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IFoR THE WING.
THE CAMPAIGN

NSsrs Editors The Presidential campaign was opened
here on Monday Court day. by j. II. Shackeliord Esq
the Fillmore and Donelson elector for the ninth district
Mr. y made speech of great power and effect He re-
viewed rapidly the political history the Cincinnati nom
James Buchanan, and showed that he had been
y thing by turns and nothing long; that he the
complete political weathercock the day; that upon the
slavery question, the only living practical issue before
the country he wholly unreabe-nay rotten to the
heart that he especially unworthy the support OF the
south, since he has been warmly taken up by that
prince OF traitors and king of the abolition hive Martin
Van Buren, He showed his squaer sovereignty procliv
ties and thus placed him in positive array against the sol
emn resolves OF the Southern Democracy But will
attempt TO give faint sketch OF the able and sdm
rabe in which he held up public inspection the
tell.talc political record Of James Buchanan.
When he spoke of that ustous statesman and ardent
patrio-that Unouloyng and Constitution-abidng man.
who had rather be right than President his remarks
received With deafening applause lie proved by
the history OF the times, that when Mr. Fillmore entered
upon the duties Of President he found the condition of az
fairs both in respect Of our foreign aud domestic relations
ia most disturbed and unsettled state that by hs prn
deCCc wisdom and forecast he had removed all impending
danger aud left the Presidency with the country peace
iu happy ana prosperous lie maintained that the South
should look with great favor Mr. Fillmore because Of
his high moral displayed in signing aud executing
the fugitive slave Law, notwithstanding he knew il TO be
his own political death warrant. He referred Mf =
late speeches at the North containing sentiments 50
Washngton-ke to commend him TO the favor aud SUP
port of all conservative Of oil parties in the country
In word Mr. D. discussed the leading questions of the
day with great eatnestuess and marked ability and was
often interrupted by bursts Of applause; and will take
leave TO say Messrs Editors that the Democratic speaker
that encounters him twill meet foeman worthy bis
steel"
When VI. Shackelford 10 his speech It
late hour in the evening" proposition made for
division OF time between Mr. >. r. Leako aud hmsclf-Mr
) 70 lead of in speech Of hour, and Mr. Leake to
have hour to reply. Mr. Shackeliord rejected this
proposition because 1t would cut him of from the oppOr-
tunty Of replying but he willing Mr. l.. should lead
of and he have the reply This seemed to be fair
much every effort arrange discussion in the fore.
with the Democracy had failed In the progress Of
Mr. SIS speech. there attempt 10 break up the
meeting by putting up very small nan from n distant
county 70 speak from the porch Of Of the Hotels
Whether this in good bad TASTE let candid public
decide The spirit srs to the lion, than
start the hare" UNION
Inr lnfh
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Mere Democratic Practical

The Democrats Of the Senate have passed another
batch OF Internal Improvement bills by way Of proving
their loyalty to the Cincinnati platform We commend
the article from the National Hateligsncer-giving
summary OF the proceedings-to the readers
the majority Of the party give character the party
the Democracy OF the Union s Internal Improvement
party and the Southern Democracy arc intruders or
countcrfeits. We suppose however, that they will be
permitted TO hang on in consideration OF their votes
and to receive portion Of the spos aud they will be
very apt to hang sbhorrent the action Of the ma
Jority may be- as long there Is fair chance for the
spoils.
We are little surprised that Mr. Senator Mason has
never till now discovered the Internal improvement cha
raeter OF the Democracy For ten years, bills identical
in principle, have been passed and by the
men whom Mr. Mason has voted for for the Presidency
and he could not Now he talks having things
dehned-he wishes to know what Interpretation the party
put upon the Cincinnati Patiormwhether they construe
IL as authorizing improvements they tbe majority
spond by cramming another bill down his throat But
whether he understands the matter yet not
Probably they will beat into his head in ycars
more
was present that he might catechse him with respect
Mr. Buchanan's sentiments. Mr.. Bigler managed be
present long enough for some of the Hrst bills
Suppose Mr. T. did not him. On the last he gave
quiet vote against From which infer that Old Buck
will be for Internal Improvements week and against
them the next We wish, however, that Mr.. T. would
carry out his purpose Of catechisng the Pennsylvania
Senator
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IFoR THE WHO


MEssRs. EpIroRs:-I ask a small space in your paper,
to make known TO the public fact which lately occurred
the Va. Central Railroad the mere mention of which
will speak for itself.
On Thursday night last at the hour of midnight whilst
ihc passengers for the morning train in quiet sum-
Der in Richmond, it discovered by Mr. John H. Tim
berlake Superintendent OF that road that portion of
the trestework Of of the railway bridges the
ChickahOmny had taken fire, and had burnt rendering
1t unsafe for the passage Of the morning train.
He repaired at once to the spot with 25 hands made
all safe, and returned 10 Richmond by o'clock in the
morning. Within 81 hours AFTER the train started on
" its winding way" the mountains reighted with 1850
passengers and in the evening reached the terminus
OF the road in safety.
But tor the wStchful and fidelity of John H. Tim
berlnk instead OF being the terminus that hour
breathing the pure air of the mountains we might have
been the subjects of OF those railway tragedies which
have so lately agonized the public mind.
This fact became known several OF the passengers
who desired TO notice publicly the terminus
road but the confusion and hurry OF dispensing prevented
IT, therefore communicate il you, in order that it
may be proclaimed abroad, in justice Mr. Tmberake
and example TO others.
Such watchfu and fidelity will deserve the thanks
Of the travelling public who already know Mr. Timber
passengers, and may well appreciate him a who
knows his duty and does il.
With such Captain board the traveller may rest
secure. And Were il for his well known modesy he
might say TO his passengers did the Roman general
his sailors" Fear not you carry Cesar"
PASSENGER.
Lexington, Ia, July 20, 1856.
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FARMv1L.IE cnNvFNrfnN

At Convention OF the American party Of the 4th Con.
gessonal District held in the town hall in Famve on
the 24th July, $780, motion Of Col Y. Parrish Col.
MORRIS LANGHORNE Of Campbell was called 10 the
Chair, and on motion Of j. X. CardseU HgxaY T. PAR-
RisB, OF Cumberland appointed Secretary.
The roll Of the counties composing the district then be-
ing called by the Secretary, the following delegates we're
found 10 be in attendance
Campbell-Morris LanghOrue, jr.
City Of Lynchburg-Wlliam g. Burton, James Dun
nngton.
Cumberiand-Rchard X Raine. WIN. -. Hobson, r.
Stone, V. Parrish, Henry 7. Parrish.
interchangeable II. j. Hatcheu.
Charlotte-J X. Cardwel.
Prince Edwnd-ITenry A. Allen, A. d. Chockey r.
v Watkins, Howell y. Warren, Philip A. Boiling. w. II
Middleton r ". Noble, Thos. Blinton Col Richard A.
Booker v J. Evafnbcrt j. w. Brightwell Thos t. Nor.
ton Erasmus Watkins Joseph T. Morton.
Buckingham II. G. Vaughan.
The object u the meeting then explained by Col
v Parish be tho selection Of Elcctor supply the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of John s. Meredith
ESQ aud he nominated Thomas ". Bondursnt ~ Book.
ngiam a suitable person 10 fll the Office This nomi.
nation sustained by Col Boiling Of Prince Edward
and by w. Joseph r. Morton, In short and appropriate
speeches, and the being TAKEN Cot Bondurant was
unanimously chosen EectOr for tho 9Th Congressional dis
trict
Col Boiling then offered the following resolution, which
was unanimously adopted
ReOlrd That this Convention advise that the friends
Of Fillmore and Donelson form Fillmore and Done-on clubs
IN each county IN the district and that these clubs appOnl
vigilance committees in each magsteal district in their
counties and that the Councils Of the American party be
regular ~ their meetings.
On motion Of Joseph T. Morton, the Convention then
adjourned
NORRIS LANGHORNE, Chairman.
HESRY 7. PARRIsH, Secretary.
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MEETING OF THE FILLMORE AND DONELSON


We exceedingly graided the spirit which char
acterized the meeting oil the Fillmore and Donelson Club
on Friday evening. The Court House crowded, aud
the proceedings animated with an enthusiasm which
reminded iorciby of the memorable OF the
Of 1870 The President OF the club (Wni. II. Lc-
moline, Esq., in the chair, and alter the trans
action OF some business connected with the organi-
zaton, the meeting addressed by that able
firm and unwavering champion Of American prin-
cipes, A. Judson Crane, Esq, in speech which in
all respects worthy Of the and Of the occasion
Mr. Crane proved himself in this effort be exactly the
tor the work which he in hand His exposures
OF Democratic tyranny and impostons in general and Of
old Bucks shortcomings and dement's particular were
less graphic and fecous than his of
Fmores services the country and his notice Of the
virtues and graces which adOrn his character and his life
Every word that he spoke listened TO with the deep
est attention, and he greeted with frequent and loud
applause. IL of the best speeches which Mr.
Crane ever delivered and produced impression which
will pass away Not only the Club but the
lean party in this citv have be thankful this
talented gentleman for the visit which he has paid and
the service he has rendered He sa fine speaker and
no mistake and will make himself felt in the campaign
Alter Mr. Crane concluded Mr.. John w. Syme in res
ponse To the calls which made for him. assembled the
platform and addressed the audience for about half an
hour in behalf of the good He followed by Mr..
w. G. Miller who made some appropriate remarks and
then the meeting adjourned.
Thus has the ball been put in motion in Petersburg in
the happest and under the encouraging
pices 1t will continue gather impetus rolls
ward and at every 1t will smooth the way and
more for the triumph OF Fillmore. There Is earnest
ness and zeal in the advocacy Of this gifted
statesmAns claims everywhere mauifestng itsef that
give certain promises Of his success.--Pd Int.
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California.


Society in this State IL In an extraordinary cond
diton We are loss what to make Of IT, The legal
authorities wholly superseded by seltconsttued
committee, Who appear be sustained by the bulk Of the
population and have the Of Of the
respectable citizens Of San Francisco. Grievous evils
must have existed to prompt the subversion Of law and
those evils must be very generally conceded enable the
usarpation to maintain ts authority.
There are those however, who regard all the proceed.
inss Of the committee uncaed for monsuoas The
papers give the views Of both parties and sorry
infer IRON thee that the end "a yet
The following is extract Of private letter from
gentleman in San Francisco TO his friend In this city,
Bred up to lawful authority the passing
around him Gil his soul with horror aud disgust Il
gratifying to learn, that though usupaton bears sway
the writer does consider himself and friends unsafs-
They are not free from the apprehension Of pu-
~, but safe merely through the interest Of the
patton not to Cypress and destroy:
SAN Francisco, July Sd, 1885.
Ny Dear -;-To-morrow, the day before the
sailing OF the steamer being the Fosr and like the Sab
BATH dies mon" will this morning write few lines to
you. Under our regime, business Is dull and
every thing quiet like the stiffness that follows the
there Is little to write about with which you al
ready acquainted.
Since my last there has been but little cha ,ge In our
political condition except that Judge Terry, Of the
Justices OF Supreme Court has been arrested by the
Committee OF Vigilance for commanding the peace when
another citizen sought be arrested In his presence
and for defending himsc with the point of the knife and
woundng an officer OF the committee who attacked him
on account of his interference and is in the cells OF
the committee, aud undergoing the mockcry Of trial be-
fore this inqutous tyranncal and unconstitutional body
The greatest alarm prevailed here for week lest Terry
should be executed but the general opinion Is that
he will bc banishcd.
The Government PROSTATE before them without
ey, without arms. and almost without The armory
altogether
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EASTERN yIRGINIALANDs.

OfFER for sale, credit Of
Of land situated York River, above, below
around yorktown, with, without dwelling
steam saw and yr MILLS and other valuable improvements The
miles
and the navigation distracted Baltimore
folk and other stop the vessels Lagos,
class safely touch Wharf yards
only from the shore Eligible situations for Try docks ship yards
and other establishments large scale
pure fresh water aud seaUesd ma and shell lime
abundance on the premises besides and scale h Of
variety JuH a. hand. The soil veil adapted
ton ofraTy fruits and vegetables and the high
hge invites The erection OF hotels profitable appnag for
pany specially during the summer 'eoson There Is probably not
such another and prOsDecffrev valuable
Union for when the Virginia Central
here TO the Ohio River progressing completed and the
clio railway from the Mississippi 10 California shall be established
he Fast and West Ind and European will
trated ~ York Town, Of the Worlds
sale this property not made propose TO lease the
aud other adjacent lan1 whole % twenty
y, liberal cultivators
Offer also Tor s shout four hundred my
covered with Pine Oak aud Ash timber,
level road several smaller the river and
houses aud lots In the centre Of Williamsburg
Appcatonsto purchase lease be mAdein
fubscriber
ROBERT ANDERSON.
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suthorse the Hon. Robert p Letcher to make that
statement OF facts which Henry Clay sought obtain from
MI L. through Mr. Cotton and let Il also demand OF him
would publish unless with Mr. Buchanans consent
at his countrys call. And, II Mr. Buchanan shall re-
ss these demands Of just world then let just world
set the seal Of its upon his foreverLos-
rule Journal
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MAS KILLED BY His owS CoTYIS-we clip the follow
yesterday:
"On Saturday night last who resided ia Twenty
ninth street. was killed in singular manner The
following the peculiar circumstances, reporter
has been able to learn thcmtor in consequence of the
opinion entertained concerning his relatives by the
ed who man of considerable wealth and rcspecta-
biy, they have made great effort keep particulars
IRON the public Ii appears that nearly year ago the
deceased, nifty three ofage became strong
ly impressed with idea thut when he should die the
pirsnonious disposition OF his relatives would lead them
TO put him IN cheap cohn while he had strong desire
TO be buried in OF polished rosewood lined with white
satin and trimmed with silver Soon this strange
idea got possession Of his mind he discovered an elegant
coffin in OF the principal warehouses, which suited
him He purchased for S75 co. had il his
dense at nghth and stored it in small closet adj
joining his bed ROOM where il remained until the time
the accident How il occurred Is known Certain
~, for the first ntmation the family had of the amena-
bic occurrence ion servant, who going call
him TO breakfast found the door wide open and the de-
ceased lying the floor dead with the cofn his side
She screamed, which soon brought the family and on
raising the body the skull ioupd crushed in upon the
BRAIN He discovered about s o'clock YESTERDAY
morning. Then TO all appearance. he had been dead
raj hours On examining the closet a bottle containing
quantity Of sherry wine found and, NJ Saturday
night excessively he is supposed have gone
10 the closet in order procure the wine with some
ice water he had small table BY his bedside IL il
thought that he must have sought for il in the dark
by mistake upset the cOin which stood nearly up-
right. Becoming sensible that it falling, probably
made effort TO get away, when he fell aud the
skull and cause almost immediate death The inquest will
be held with all possible secrecy The unfortunate i'm.
preston OF the deceased concerning his relatives sui
hcient reason for Withholding the of the parties
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ETTEcrs on THE 3row-The thunder storm which pass
ed Boston aud vicinity, Monday, very severe
A. Waertown the seeple Of the Orthodox Church wa.
blown down Buildings struck by lightning IN wes
Cambridge and other places. The engine house Of The
Worcester Railroad struck and set fire, but
speedily cxtngushed
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IslgnedJ WILLIAM s. kELLY.
Dated, Prison Brig Jnro ~, 1855.

The French scrow steamer Barcelona sailed frun New
York for Havrc Tuesday, with S52, 900 In specie
The British screw steamship Alps, arrived at New York
Tuesday morning from svre direct, with dates the 9Th
inst Her newsi anticipated by ,le Arabs, Halifax.
Tho steamship City OF Baltimore from Liverpool July
18Th. arrlved 30 Phllalelnlia Tne.daY mornne
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NEwsPAPER CnASGE.-Tbe Trenton State Gazette a
Fremont paper, has been purchased by g. w. Toles aud
will come out for Fillmore The change creates eI-
element, and new Republican paper will be started.
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STEAMER BURN.-The steamer ]. II. Isrkn vas burnt
last Monday below 81 Louis The boat and cargo IL a
total loss The boat $4,000 and Is insured for
t50,0OO. The value Of the cargo is unknown.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

NOTlCE-Ihs public hereby notified that change taken
- place In the Scheme n Lottery
sequence Of the demand for tickets having exceeded the quantity
suc To remedy his the price Of tickets and the amonnis
h,v been nerea In future m the ordinary draving he Cap
Of ticket viii be from No 10 No 81 500 only. There
foil Prizes and ~ Approximations making all $50 Prizes. amount
log 70 f250OO, will be BY referring advertisement
another column
The subscriber opportunity friends Tor their
liberal patronage and hopes b. prompt attention 70 business
merit a continuance Of the
Jy8i-d2itcit DON RODRTgUgz
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POWIIATAN uOusE.

RICHMOND, Va, July BOth 1856. (
Nils peasaniy situated and popular Hotel having been ~
u leased BY JNO W. FRENOH and DR. J. ALBERT MAYO Nl
o. Povhaan county opened Monday the IAN Instant
the accommodation the travelling public and resd
the the Propretors 10 keep hrst class Hotel
and pain. Will he spared their part soourn ri
Who them With their
FRENCH MAYO, Propreors.
y. ,. SGNraos. CLERK
jos N PEFoE 10 The Bar. Jysi-7awim
Fn uulrSr ufea and. It, u "a
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AcquirrUlL % JARBoE.-ln the case Of young Jarboe
tried 10 Washington for the murder Of ,ey the seduceT
Of his sister the jury rendered verdict Of acquitaI in
twenty minutes after u was submitted ~ them The an
nouncemen iolowei by rrcprcssblo burst of ap
plause, which was severely condemned by the court
When the FOrds mot guilty" fell from the foreman.
lips Jarboes father fell upon his sons neck quite over
whemed and then Withdrawing few feet burst nto tears
II was an affecting spectacle aud crowds rushed forward
70 congratulate young Jarboe The jury we're then dis
missed
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PRIVATE orvERrNas OF REAL rsrlrs


farm Of 800 county known A. the Rent
Mountain 10 acres cleared (tiA.D
The Monument Hotel" Of Grace Ninth streets,
opposite Capitol Square Richmond Oor rent lease sae) Sc
adyr 81 0oddn Apperson. ttiAl
Nsuab dwelling Of Marshall and 18Th as Richmond.
Apply "a hr. j. v. Watkins ~ K r. Co. o. A. ffqA1
valuable residence At Of franklin and jefferson
Riehmond See advt Of a. A. U8AD
Valuable farm oakland containing acres lying on Chicks
homlny river 10 miles north o. Richmond Advd ~ a. afl
farm comfy IOn Cupeper county Bun
more" Adv'd by Jere Morton. ttAft
desirable residence Or Wayt sh street Clay street
hichmond-or safe on long credit. @. A. A. ttAl
House and lot Mr sdon' ~ Of Clay and 2 sts 10,
y sores O.AA fHAl
tract Of so sores dwelling Ae, IN Louisa county Advd ~
J. T. Kean ltTA1
HIm bnoh Hn, near Richmond conre 10 acres, dwelling,
etc Adv'd by g. A. ftA1O1
The "Hsv6sJ farm in Orange county See sdy' signed VIM
a. CrenshaS and 0oddln a Apperson. ltiOA.l
Yarn ~ 90 $50 cieaTed In Chesterfield county 10 miles
from goimond-s Offering See advt Of 0odn Appsrson.
o. acres OOO sieared Williamsburg road mile.
below Richrnond-0 a. Uttl)
Tie Grenee estate" Of 55 Rockbdge county Dor.
derng The canal ard Natural Bdges very derabe
Yarn o coo aorss s,h dwelling mills ETC. on s,s. ,,vs In
Buckingham CO.. g miles 2. Of o ". OA2)
Aaet n no miles from wythevie W dwelling barn,
etc. ltA2T1
valuable estate Roanoke county ~ Jsmesl containing
LIB aeres 1892 cleared Apply 70 O. 4. ts0Al
Ten thousand Of land Kauavha county ady
country whg o. w. " Price, Agt pifOl
Tract Of lsnd embracing LOO acres, situated valley
TIE eslsd white ssnt" ss scr-. In King WIN county
on he hstispony river. ~ mies fom O. ". (tf)
on ltfl
The White Sulphur Springs IN Greenbrer county See Adv
Country mansion and farm Panssvs Amelia %
% miles iron Richmond. Price tsy5oo UD