Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-08-20
NEWS or THg DAY.

resulted for the Democratic party. Iowa is
claimed by the black Republicans by from
three to five thousand majority but, as we
learn from the Washington Star, it is by no
means certain that they have a clear victory
in that State. Strong hopes are entertained
Of the reelection of Mr.. Hall, Dem. to Con-
gress.
Arkansas.-The majority for Elias n.
Conway, Dem. for Governor, over Yell, K.
N, will exceed 5000!
In Missouri there are three parties-the
Democrats, headed by Polk for Governor-the
X. MS, headed by Ewing, and the Benton
party, headed by Thos. II. Benton. A des-
patch from st. Louis, dated August III, an
nounces it as quite certain that the Democrats
haze carried the State.
HALIFAX AUGUST 1.-THE Cunard stea-
mer Canada, from Liverpool, enroute for Bos-
ton, arrived here this evening, bringing dates
to the 2d'instant.
MARKETs.-Lirerpoo1 august 1sh-Cotton
is firm at an advance of l l6.-Sales of the
week $4,000 bales, including 10000 bales for
speculation and $500 bales for export
Lower qualities nave improved most. Other
qualities are unchanged in price, with an ae-
tive demand.
B~readstufs-The Brokers Circular says
Prices are considerable lower fer -four
with but little speculative demand. ifffer1or
flour has declined IS and better qualities las
(for the week Wheat has declined II,
with but little speculative demand' Corn IS
Cd, trife lower with a steady demand
Other circulars report wheat declined 6da
Cd -four declined 3sa5s.
An earthquake has occurred at the Molln-
cas- Islands, by which two thousand people
were killed.
@ NJ c,o-o CooSo a,o aO~
fieting. TIL. indications are that the royal-
lists have triumphed and that Saragossa will
soon be reduced.
Two Weeks Later from California.
New YORK, Aug. 13.-The steamer Ariel,
from Aspinwall, with San Francisco dates to
the 2lst ult., arrived here to night at IL
o'clock. She connected with the steamer
Golden Age, which passed on the 23th ult.,
the steamer Cortes, and on I'd inst. the steam
John L. Stevens, bound up.
Affairs were quiet at the Isthmus. The
sloop of war St. Mary's was still at Panama,
and the sloop-ofwar Saratoga was at Aspin-
wall-all we'll.
The Vigilance Committee continued to
hold full sway in San Francisco.
Nothing of moment had transpired during
the fortnight intervening since last advices.
A controversy was pending between certain
parties and the Governor of California rela-
tive to an arrangement with the Vigilance
Committee, that they may deliver Judge Ter
ry and cease to exercise authority. Nothing
however, had been accomplished.
Hopkins who was stabbed by Terry was
convalescing after having been despaired of.
The fate of the Judge was undecided. The
expectation of offensive parties still %continu-
ed. Jas. Gallagher, Cassey's executor, had
been arrested but was liberated on condi.
tons agreed to by the Committee. Several
others were given the same privilege.
Chris Lilly the pugilist was arrested and
admitted to bail to settle his affairs before be-
ing exiled.
Charles e.. Reid, one of the parties enga
ged in Selling of the State arm from school
er Julia was held to bail for piracyein $75,
900.
Ned MCGOWAN, one of the a~ccomplices il
the murder of James King having been seel
at Santa Barbera, en- route to Lower Caliior
MIA, an armed schooner with d large fore
on board was forthwith despatched for hin
by the Committee. The regular authorize
had also sent in pursuit of him without Ell
feet. At the latest dates his capture wa
considered certain.
Philander Bruce, one of the murderers G
Capt. West, was in the hands of the Con
mittee, and his execution is looked for.
Enterprise and Success.-Six years ago
gentleman with a capital of $1,000 bought
farm in Norfolk county at 81 1000. In fou
years he paid for the farm with hired he'll
and bought 81 300 worth of land besides
lie has recently sold out at 500, 900, and h
property is now estimated at S35, 000.-No
hfoN Argus.
GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
correspondent of the South Side Democr
writes that this property, so long held by tt
Calwell family, is now about passing in
the hands of a we'll known banking party
.k Washington city, for the sum Of S700,0
and that it will be improved at al express
l$400,000, thus making it che most desirab
!, spot for art and nature combined this chan,
will increase the C apital stock to 81 10000
and ultimately it will be the garden Of sprin
and the resort Of the Union.
Bag@ An agricultural writer recommen
the sowing of bearded wheat, as a prevent
) Of the weevil. The advantages urged al
! that it generally ripens earlier than 9th
kinds, and that the boards incommode t
weevil in laying its eggs.
nF The following is said to be a certa
cure for heaves in horses To three quar-
E of sweet milk add ateaspoonful of sulphur
acid, and mixed well with the horses fee
give, at first, three times a week, and aft
wards, once or twice, as there may seem
, caslon, q week longer.
The PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE Sour
A correspondent Of the New York Expr
writing from Montgomery, Ala conclut
/ his letter with the following "There is {
thing you do not perhaps know. The Sou
V ern electors will, without doubt, throw tn
e votes for either Buchanan or Fillmore, if
doing so, they find after the election, they
l. defeat Fremont in that way only"
d A MELANCHOLY CAsE.-On Friday nigh
female was arrested in Philadelphia in a bes
ly states of intoxication. Officers Whild
"a who had the unfortunate woman in char
stated that he was compelled to take her
to custody, not only at the instigatien of
to neighbors, but as an act of humanity to
offspring, she being the mother of six G.
re dren. The appearance of the prisoner t
morning was painful-her bloated coul
a. nance gave evidence that it had once b
that of intelligence, beauty and virtue;
when she was informed by the commit
lr magistrate, that he would have to commit
Id to prison, she replied: /" Yes, IwiSh to G
x thai you aooald keep me there for dri1
rs must and aoW."-Journal.
n, The VoTING WEDNEsDAY.-We learn /
on Wednesday on the question of : S
at seription' or No subscription" stood IS
scription' 40 "No subscription 81.
ut that Subscription" was carried by so
y, thing like eight to one. The effect of
we is to empower and instruct the Town G
ur missioners to make the subscription of 50
0O0 ~noandit;ona opd on,1allu M fba II;