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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
APPEAL TO SOUTHERN MEN.

Fix your attention on the paramount issue,
aud decide your course by it. Let each ono
ask himself-"IIow can l best contribute to
the preservation of the Union, the maintenance
Of the Constitution, and the peace of the
Countryl 7" The efforts of all arc needed for
these Objects and no one should refuse Lis
share Of labor. Do Southern men hope to
promote them by aiding directly or indirectly
the election of Fremont! What promise,
what hope of security, can any one see il the
triumph of the Black Republicans They have
shown themselves ripe for revolution, and ut
terly regardless of the Constitution. Suppose
Fremont elected who will receive Office under
him! II Southern men will not, will they
permit aIolitioniSts to be placed among them
Shall Missouri be put down by The Executive
power for protecting her settlers in Kansas from
murder and expulsion Shall the unconsti-
tutional, Missouri mpromise--violated, as
it was, when ever the South could have de-
rived any benefit from it-be restored, and
Kansas with Constitution toerating slavery
be refused admittance Shall slavery in the
District Of Columbia and the interstate sfavo-
trade be abolishedl Shall the Fugitive Slave
law be repealed7 Will the South submit to
the contamination of these designs? If one
State would, others would not, and when one
is brought in conflict with the Federal powers,
will not her sisters cooperate with her! In
the event of Fremont's election, Gov. Wise will
most probably Immediately convene the Leg
islature Of Virginia to consult for her future
safety and honor by recognizing the militia,
DC. A peaceabe dissolution of the Union is
impossible. Civil war must attend it, and we
have come to regard it as the inevitable conse-
quence of the triumph of Black Rcpublicanism.
Civil war has equal horrors for the rich and
the poor; there can be no diversity of interest,
then, in averting it. How shall We avert it I?
BY defeating Fremonts election. How shall
we defeat hint By cooperating with the
only party which can defeat him-the Demo
cratic party. In the North they have but two
parties, the Democracy and the Opposition, or
the Union men, and the Aboiitionists Upon
the issues between these two parties The polit-
zeal balance will surely be adjusted. In one
scale or the other all the political elements are
arranging themselves. The conservatives
whether heretofore Wings Americans or what
not, are now acting with the Democracy, while
all the Factionists and Fanatics are just as
certainly falling into rank with the Republi-
cans. There is no third party. The third
party in 1855 was utterly insignificant; in
1855 it has eyaporated, and its atoms are ar
ranging themselves with the Democrats or
Republicans. Yet It is this third party of
Conservative americans and Old Line Who's
that Ar. Fillmore has to rely upon for has
election In 1855 this third party had in
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
CONGRESS.

ON Monday, both Houses adjourned in respect to
Hon. Jas Meacham of Vermont, whose death vas
announced.
On Tucsdav. Dir. Weller introduced in the Senate
sort ola compromise bill, on the army and Kansas
dispute 1t proposed to annul some of the laws of
Kansas legislature. Messrs. Mason, Butler. Brown
and Bayard opposed, and Mr. Weller defended it;
the last PROTESTING that he had not the slighsestsym
pa,hy with the actious course of the black republic
can majority in the House. The House was idly oc-
cupied by the majority and minority reports on the
Granger and McMullin fight.
In the Senate, on "Wednesday, Gen. Cass presented
letter, obtained at the War Department, from Gen.
P. n Smith, commanding in Kansas, in which that
officer denounced the newspaper statements of the
ases battles &C. in Kansas gross fahrications.
Aar further debate on Mr.. Wellers bill. it wRs on
ion of Mr.. Hunter, laid on the table, by vote
$ to IL. The House passed, 10 to &c, joint
Button for an adjournment OF Congress at P. NJ,
THURSDAY. 1t appointed a committee of eouter-
on the army, in agreement With proposition
N the Senate.
bn Thursday Mr. Hunter reported to the Senate
t the conference committee had failed to agree on
Sthing. Mr. Crittenden introduced bill amend
the Kansas Nebraska act of 1854 so as to require
acts of the territorial legislature to be sent to the
esident by him to be laid before Cougess for ap-
Pval. The House passed joint resolution from
Senate appropriating 100000 for the purchase
rehtting of the ship Resolute, tc be returned to
British Government as a national present.
Friday was another resultIess day. The Senate
ain voted to adhere.
On Saturday, in the Senate, Gen. Houston made
czech defining his position. He ascribed all exist
difficulties to the repeal of the Missouri Comprv-
e. aud declared himself friend to its restoration
it could be effected. The army bill having been
.nt back from the House with the Kansas proviso
e-attached, the Senate struck off the prOrisO and
asse the bill wishouti it. The House at length sue
umbed, and terminated the long agony ny passing
hill Us it came back from the Senate without the
sprOysde. The vote stood lol to 81. TITO President
im!sSQsdately signed the bill and both Houses ad-
iourned size die
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
. SAVANNAH SLAVE AIRING HIM
SELF NORTH-- HIS EST1MATlON
OF THE FREE BLACKS.

We were shown yesterday, tsays the Savannah
Meas, letter written in good dash;ng hand from
a we'll known Savannah negro, who is at present on
an excursion North. The letter is dated Saratoga
Springs August le, and is addressed to his "dear
old mistress" 1t relates in simple, uuPretending
STYLE many incidents of his travels, gives the names
of number of Savannah ladies and gentlemen whom
he has had the pleasure of meeting in New York, and
elsewhere in the course of his journeyngs, relates
many items of personal news, and conveys many
friendly and afectonate greetings to his friends at
hBme, white and back. He gives the names OF the
Savannah gentlemen with whom he is ct present
u avelling and says eve are right jolly company"
But the best thing in his letter is the paragaph in
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
RAND0LPH TUCnER.

A letterin to-day's issue. (says the Alexan-
dria .Sentinez,) from j. Randolph Tucker, Esq,
copied from the Winchester Virginian, ex-
plains the reason Why We have been without
his valuable services in public discussion during
the present canvass.
In common With the Democratic party
throughout the State, we deeply regret it, and
earnestly hope that at an early day, he may
find himself sufficiently restored to come forth,
and before the people, spike, as he can aud will
eFectually whenever the opportunity presents
ITSELF the guns of Know Notbingism and Old
Line whiggery, either singly or in battery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
vIRGINIANs FOR KANSAS.

On the 9th inst. thirty-fve Kansas emigrants
from Virginia reached Kansas City, Mo. The
Enterprise of that place says:
They are as fine looking boiy of men
as we have yet seen-real bona tide, abstain
tiaI sons of the Old Dominion. Many Of them
brought their families, and will at once en-.
gage in. the development of the resources of
the rich prairies OF Kansas. We bid them a
cordial welcome They inform US that two
hundred more will be here in a few days
This company is fitted ont with wagons and
agricultural implements. How different the
spectacle between this and Lanes ragged reg
imeut
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
EATAL ACCIDENT.

Mr. Samuel Cockrell, venerable citizen Is this
county, came to his death by accident on WedneS-
day last. AS there was no witness to the accident
the maur.er of his death is not known. Mr.. Cockrell
however was returning from Winchester with wag-
on load of iron, and it is supposed that by some
means the reins became cntongled in one ofthe
wheels and drew the horses in such way as to
cause their to rum and that Mr. Cocirell in endeav-
oring TO regain his hold of the reias fell from the
wagon and being probably stunned by the fall, he
was not able to get out of the way when one of the
wheels passed over his head crushing it in shock
ing manner. The appearance OF the wound on the
head together with the broken condition ofthe rcins
strengthen this superstition The deceased was
about 20 years..of e.-Bcrhciry., american.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

Republicans support Filsaore ,lsils tssy have
FremontA No. WI Denocrqts phi's
they hare Buchanan No! ne must t1s''
rely at tie North upon the Third Party
which is a shadoU-a nsyth-e. fetioni Why
then will southernmen vote for Fillmore when
the North reckons him not in the contest'
Why STAB the Northern Democracy, WIN ore
your only friends and the last hope of the he,
public /! If they are repulsed end desert: yf'u'
where are you-wbere the Union aud r.
Constitusionl If you vote for Fillmore you
defeat buchanan and elect Fremont; II you
0l.,. E.s.,0,,. ,,o,, olect reyolntion, disuuinn,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
BOOKKEEPING, PEEMANsHIe, &C!

Those DESTROYS of perfectiug themselves in
shese useful arts, have now a rare opportunity
offered them, G, NJ. Ligget, Esq,.is now at
sappingtou's Hotel and has just commenced
. class. Call and see his specimens Of pen
nnanship, card marking, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
MASSACHUSETTS, ALAE6iED!

The Boston 14t!0S of Saturday says
"Afiuirs have assumed such an appearance
in Massachusetts. that unless we have at once
IL union OF all Fremont men, it is very possible
that the State may give her electoral vote for
James Buchanan"
We say plainly, that up to this time there
has been no union of the Fremont forces in
Massachusetts; that there has been only folly,
wrangIing ard discussion; tina. We have lost
I'll power of exercising any influence upon our
sister States,
"Folly, grang7ing ard dis&e"sio"," Only
in the Fremont ranks in Massachusetts,! On
Iy thinks of it! Help, help, cries the Atlas
OF the party or we sink
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
THE .pI5,EaIocRA.ol,Y 81 yiEse1NsIA.

In the beginning of the canvass jefe.was some
apprehension that consciousness inyineibe
strength would snbdue the ardor and moderate the
exertions OF the Democratic party in THIS State
No doubt the opposition counted largely pu this eff
feet of our confident anticipation of certain success
The folly of any such calculation is exposed by the
spirit and energy everywhere visible among TIE De-
mocracy of Virginia.
II is true there is struggle in this State, ani
consequently none of that noisy enthusiasm wnicn<
is inspired oaly by arduous efforts and an uncertain
result But it is infer that the Democra-
cy are indifferent inactive in the contest. oh lne
contrary we have never known the party 10 e1nt"l.
mole interest in canvass, or to be more FesOi'sN
to achieve splendid triumph. The press always
the foremost power in political contest Is display
ing unusual vigilance and energy IN the present
campaign. The Democratic papers throughout lne
State are distinguished for The sagacity Win WHICH
they are conducted and the ability with when tney
discuss the issues of the Our electors though
rarely favored with an opportunity oil oe0"'e' "te
faithfully discharging their duty to the parry
MANY other speakers are achieving brilliant FePuta-
tons by their voluntary erertons in the cause n
deed no want of interest and effort can be imputed
to any portion of the party in this State Inc result
of the election will attest the fidelity OF the Democ-
racy otvirginia- quiet and transformations enthu-
siasm perTades their ranks-au enthusiasm which is
kiudled not by collision of forces but which springs
from the noblest source of in piratiOn attachment
to the Constitution and the lights of the South
an enthusiasm which will apOra'e in idle vaunt
OF impotent exertion, but an enthusiasm that Will
vindicate itself by a more splendid victory than any
embazoned on tue banner even of the Democracy
of Virginia. We are pledged to majority of"irty
thousand for Buchanan and Breckenridge, and We
mean to redeem our promise Rich. Enquirer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
IOWA

The Cincinnati Enquirer learns, frpm con-
veFs"tion with Mr.. Tonlinson, editor Of the
central democratic organ of Iowa, that Bu-
cAanan has good chance for even that State.
The black republican majority At the late.
election vas but 1000, according 10 Mr.. T.,
5000 of which, at least, was futpished by
Lanes vagabOnd army en- route fo} Kansas
lie thinks Fillmore will get 5000 votes, and
thus give the State to buchanan.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
Univ ERs1rY OF VIRGINIA.

The board of yisiters of the University of
Virginia will meet on the sth instant, for the
purpose of olecting Professo, of Greek and
Hebrew. The appointment to the chair of his
tory and generallterature, recently established,
will not be made before the 1st of January
next.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

-. The latest English Shipping Gazette
analyses the trade returns of the province Of
Canada, and clearly shows that, while the
trans atlantic trade evnces large decrease,
the general returns Of commerce with the
United States and the adjoining provinces are
most favorable and increasing. the total in
crease of the commerce in 1855 being
flSI52S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
HON. JOHN LETCEER-:

1t is reported that the Hon John fletcher will!
decline " reelection to Congress. At time
Ike this, the Democracy will learn with re.
greet that so efficient and able a representative
"a Mr., LO'Ohsr, fuds it incompatible with his
private duties to be candidate forire-election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

&C. Rock Ill., the property of Mrs Fitzgerald
near the warrenton Branch Railroad, in FauQuier,
county, Va, has been sold. to two brothers named
Murray from near Baltimore. The Alexandria
Sentinel says the tract contains 1880 and WIS
sold for S35 900, one half on obtaining possession
and the remainder in annual payments bearing in
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
0o-The New York Day Book thus uses up Franc

yS1I1e New lorK Day DOUh luus USES up FAnlls
P. Blair's infamous letter:
SuPERASSuArED PoL1r1c1ASs-There is no more
pitiul sight than that of hide bound old man-one
incapable, by selfish interest prejudice of taking
progressive view of public events Such person is
Francis P Blair the garrulous, disappointed Black
Republican of Ma yland. He piously believes that
the political issues of day wrapped up in the
quarrels and contentious OF quarter of century
since. He now stands one foot in the grave, but
with spitefa1 magnty he still directs his venom at
his supposed enemies After abusing Henry Clay
all his life he suddenly up his defender
and showers upon Mr.. Buchanan columns of garhled
letters and inconsistent twa6dle. at one time
Henry Clay, in the Senate, pronounced his paper
conduit of filthy SANDER and its editor IAN un-
mltgated villain and even went so far as to refuse
to vote for paying him for the usual reporting of the
Senate because Of the manner in which he had been
abused by this same Blair, his present defender
Well may Mr.. Clay friends ask 10 be delivered from
such eleventh hour sinners
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

-. Ex-senator Dix, of New York, attempted, on
Wednesday evening last to address Buchanan gath
ering at East Hampton, Long Island hut after pro
ceeding only few minutes was SO seriously attack
cd with vertigo, induced by exposure to the sun,
during the day, that he was forced to retire from
the meeting
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

The total strength of Third party is 22s, 792
votes out of Lost, $50 votes in the nine North
ern States of Maine, New Hampshire, Massa-
ehusetts, Ohio, Wisconsin, Vermont, Connect
cut, New York and Pennsylvania.
Lei Soutsera ooters then keep It IN mind
and aeusr forget that IN these nine Nortkern
sstates7tls he third party BETwEEN THE DEMo-
pRAIs AND BLACK REFuB1IcAss HAD sor
CUTE TWO HUNDRED AND TlYENTY -FOUR mot
SAID VOTES, OUT oraovRR oSE MIlI1oN AND
4 HALE And ta;s third pa. ms tag.e,sd
--fbis re0snasst al FILLMORE has to a,ely
on at tss .8ortls TOR his els1lio,s Ind epeas
this ta5-eqd Is 5eing lglsittlss dorm q a point
By dsssytiens 10 he osterfsgo portiss Hilf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
COOP FOR GOLD BUCK"

Some weeks ago, while Mr.. Buchanan WAS spend
ing few days in Philadelphia, n black republican
squirt of fellow insoienty asked him ifhc really
ever thought or said "ten cents day was enough
for laboring man % With intrepid GOODNESS, and
without moments hesitation, cold Buck" replied
that he 1coud mol gre ten cents day for the labor
physical or intellectual, oFany 'rho 1roua GSt
such a, silly question! The fellow wnddled
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
Observation-Disclosures

ia Az 40 NA-' - ~' - - =
Hon. john & Breckenridge, Of Kentucky, the DEM
ocrac candidate Vice President, arrived i'll Cin-
cunn; On Monday evening, and had an enthusi-
aslc reception. Tie Times (FilImore raper) says ;
she was first handsomely received in COvington
and after brief addresses escorted by large crowd
TO the river. He crossed the river about o'clock
amid the booming of cannon and the cheers Of
crowds on both sides Of the river. He escorted
TO the whnrfto Fifth Market Space by large
crowd including sevcra! Clubs with tranSparencics
Several thousand had already gathered in Market
Space, where fireworks were displayed and a band
of music sent forth its strains: As the ward clubs
came marching in the enthusiasm was great. Mr..
Breckinrdges appearance the platform was greet
cd with wild cheering lie addressed the crowd for
about half an hour. We were unable 10 get near
enough to understand the burden OF his re-
marks. lie retired amid prolonged shouts. pro-
ceedcd in carriage to the residence of Mayor FAran
whose especial guest lie is. At the close Of the Fifth
street meeting those in attendance, preceded by
Menter's band, visited the Mayors residence, and
gave Mr. Breckenridge tserenad9. lie seemed much
delighted with these evidences of popularity. AT
one time during the evening, there must have been
twelve fifteen thousand people at the Fifth street
meeting. 1t was composed of crowds of "cu ct all
parties anxious TO see and hear Mr.. Breckenridge"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

GY- The Pennsylvania says: The Ere.
mont papers are repubshing with exul-
tation the names of the four Fremont men,
Taylor, Youngman, DuffieId and Well unon
the Pennsylvania Fillmore Electoral Ticket,
and a number of Fremont papers openly as
sert that there are number Fremont men
upon the same ticket.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
70 WaIGs.

Read the appeal of fho Whig3 of Detroi.
TO the Wigs of Michigan, which we publish
today: 1t is able and patriotic and full Of
cid line wing enthusiasm. Read itand heed
we'll their warning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

g Ex-Governor Hubbard, of n. H., the
last surviving member of the famous old Eede-
raj Hartf I'D Convention, is stumping thsstate
of New Hampshire for Buchanan.-Er..
Yes, very likely, he sees the error of his
ways in his old age.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

80. An American gentleman, who "a
a year pnst been travelling in Egypt AZ A.,
and Asia Minor, has reched England. on IL =;
ti,yn L, the United States, having with .,
male and female dromedarv, "Hd toar r. -
bred Arabian horses which ne Is o,"j
home as breeding stock. The horses a. \
cribed as most perfect specimens OF tntn
in poiut of beauty, and form and "c''0~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
From the baltimore Sun of "Wednesday.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-The treaty which our gov
crnment has en- requested to return to the Domin-
lean government was, it IS sad made by Mr.. Elliott
with Badillo, mulatto, who was forced into the
Senado Consalto by foreign influence, in order as
it is represented, to defeat the treaty with General
Cazneaw, made a year ago. Elott's treaty has been
in the possession of government about four
months, but it not submitted to the Senate fer
ratification unofficial representations having preju-
diced that body against it,
Advices received by the Administration give
glowing assuran ces of General Walkers ultimate
success.
1t is understood here that the object Of Mr.. Soules
visit to Nicaragua is in connection with the nego-
tlation of loan of 81 100000 with the government
There is nothing official known here as to wheth-
er Consul Livingston has been shot or not, though
the presumption is that he is still alive -
Secretary Dobbin left here this morning on a Wis.,
it to N Carolina. lie will be absent about month
The chief clerk, Dir. Walsh, has been commissioned
as Acting Secretary of the Navy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

@Mr. Joseph MeMurran, formerly of this.
County, and late of Prince Edward, has been
unanimously elected Principal and Professor
Of Greek and Mathematics, in Montgomery
Academy, situated in Montgomery County.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

!. -. The Canadian governn eat has granted fonr
million acres of land to aid in constructing rail-
road from Quebec to Montreal along the north shore
ofthe ST. Lawrence to the city of Ottawa, thence TO
sault Ste Marie. This ropd is TO be completed with
in ten years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06

Mir Appleton Oak smith'fh nv =
bassaGor from Gen. Walker TO tbs :
ment, is the young ger tIcn'an who caI's !,
a cargo of muskets, which were se.ssa
Of our national ships in Port an f c,ss
sent bark to New York Mr. Oak sD.
son of Mrs. E. o. Smith, the p0sS
locturar
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1856-09-06
HOME NEws FROM ABROAD.

An esteemed correspondent WHITING froU EfrffS
chester, Va, says:
The American vote throughout this Congres'on-
al District will be largely increased This fall have
no hesitation in saying that if every othVr District
of the State does as we'll any District" as Mr.
Faulkner vauntingy calls it, Fillmore wal carry the
Old Dominion with flying colors.
The talented author of the above, if he ever was
in Winchester at all, did MOTIVE venture to soy ex-
tend his inquiries more than fifty yards from the
TAYLOR Hotel. If he breathei only the atmosphere
of that section-so deeply, dRrkly, know-nothins-
we are not surprised that he imbbed the materials
for such a statement.
In fact, we should wish ntthing better than that
the result in Virginia, and in the Union, could be
saked on the vote of the 8i Congressional District
In every quarter OF the distict we hear of old line
wings who will cas-; their first democratic Y; te for
Buchanan and BreckDriIgc One Of these express
ed to us the other day his opinion that the demo-
cratic majority in Federico would he "earcr 700
than 400. The k t. venture 10 locate their preten-
ded gains nowhere but i, the widest mountain
hooks of Hampshire and Morgan-a field where the
enthusiastically brilliant Imagination winch fig
ured up 80 900 enrolled H. voters IN the State and
$50 in Page county finds the wildcat possible scope.
Vim Virsi7rGR.