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The Opposition in Virginia.

The Wing and American journals of the
''old Dominion are unanimously in favor of
q thorough organization of the opposition to
the sham democracy of that state. A con-
vention is called to meet in Richmond on
the 10Th February, with a view of nomina-
ting a candidate for, Governor, and perfecting
the party organization. The nomination of
JOIN LErcHER by the Petersburg Convention
has disgusted large number of the sterling
men OF the Commonwealth, who have hither-
to acted with the democratic party If they
shall not be successful it will not be because
Of the popularity of Mr.. LETcHER, for the
mode by which he achieved his nomination
and the sentiments that he has formerly
avowed and endorsed, have PROFESSIONALLY
arrayed majority OF the people against him.
If he succeeds it will be by force of party
drill and discipline. If the people of Vir-
ginia can be aroused To independence of
thought and action, the victory in the coming
contest will perch upon the banners of the
opposition. But whether this shall be effected
or nOt-whether triumph or defeat awaits
the opposition, it is due to themselves and to
the country, at large, that they should go
into the field, and do battle against the
cohorts of democracy. There is every thing
to encourage and but little to canse them to
despair II they will but use discree the
manifest advantages they hold in their hands
the Wings and American of Virginia may do
much for themselves, and perhaps more for
their friends in Tennessee aud Kentucky and
other Southern states. who look to them in
these perilons times, for manly and devoted
stand against the enroachments and most evi
tendencies of modern democracy.
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Berhave,s Holland Hitters.

The press of the country has been particularly loud
in the praise OF the Btters. Among the many notices
oner the following to an impair ial public.
at is a well Known fact that do puff patent
medicines, and that we but seldom advertise them,
but Boerhave's Holland Bitters comes 10 endorsed
in such manner specific for the the diseases it
processes cure, that not only advertise it, but
give it this favorable notice unasked by the proprie
tor.-HdndeI Zsit,eng, ". Y.
The Philadelphia Argus, in speaking Of the late ex
hibton held in that city by the Franklin Institute,
says:
''In noticing medicines, we always extremely
cautious unless satisfied OF the merits OF the article
Among those exhibited is the celebrated Holland Bit
tiers. This medicine has been extensively introduced
into every STATE the Union, and into the Canadian
Provinces, principally within the last two years. The
exhibition shows testimonials in every language
known in America among which notice from the late
Hon. John NJ Clayton, OF Delaware"
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A COMPLIMENT TO coward EvERErr.-An
English-Greek Lexicon, dedicated to EDWARD
EVERETT. has lately been published in Greece.
The object of the work is to bring Eugls h
and American literature into circulation
among the Greek race, in order to counteract
the aashy and corrupting publications with
which the French press is inundating the Lee
Want; In the words of the author, TO bring
the English mind TO the door Of the Greek
nation" The author says, in his dedication (:
1T becomes me 10 conf IS. before the whole
wbrld. that the prineipl = and ideas 10y which
| am guided in fact every advantage | pos
SEES, owe To your beautiful country. Duty
commands me to dedicate The work Of mine
to a ctiz n of the United States Of America;
and of the sons Of enlightened worth in that
favored region. prefer your EXcrllency for
my purpose. Your warm patriotism, and the
generous sentiments attributed TO you on all
hands, from thrextremltieS Of the earth, sane
tion this dedication. The sympathy you ex-
hibited. Ia your political station, in favor Of
my struggling country. Is ever before me, and
| embrace with delight this opportunity OF
making some sign OF grateful rvmen,branee.
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New TRIAL GRANTND.-In the Court of
Quarter Sessions, on Saturday Judge Mcclure
new trial in the case of George Shaw, CEN
vcted sometime ago of kidnapping George
w. Ferris. The principal ground for the mo-
tion in arrest Of Judgment, and for new trial.
was the fact that the prisoner was tried and
convicted by jnrv of eleDen men instead of
twelve, and Mr.. Swartzwelder, counsel for
defense maintained in his argument TO the
court. that although he had consented to go
on with the eleven jurors. ii was unconstitn-
tional. and the verdict therefore void. Upon
this ground alone the Judge sustained the
motion and granted a new trial ttsJuyg
Journal
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AnImportant Coufr,~t

= We understand that a few DAYS since Col
Thomas Porter, of the Covington Rolling
Mill, entered into contract with the Louis
vile and Nashville Company. for the balance
of iron required to complete its road.-The
amount required is about six thousand tons,
and the rails 10 be of the Tubular TT pat
tern. patented by Stephens d jenkins.
- This rail was first introduced about a year
since, when it was laid in small quantities
upon some of our roads by way of expert
menting upon its practical utility. PSI n
We see by pamphlet just issued by
Stephens d jenkins, in which is collected the
statements of companies who have tried it,
that it has given general satisfaction, and
that pnblic opinion. which was at first in a
measure againstit, is now turning in its favor
If, then. as is shown from testimony-of
railroad managers, who have tried it, this
Tubular is equal, or superior, in point of
wearing, TO solid I rail, weighing sixteen
per cent. more, it will enlist directors in its
favor--Lou. Courier, Dec. 22.
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THE IMPERIAL STABLES OF FRANCE.-The
Ayr Observer. in giving an account of the
French Imperial Master of the Horse, thus
describes the Imperial Stables and their con-
comitants:
At the royal stables may be seen no fewer
than $50 horses of the finest breeds including
the Emperor's favorite charger Philip,
splendid dark brown animal, of the most per
feet symmetry to which the Parisians attribute
qualities more than equine They tell that,
before the Emperor called to the throne
he was one day riding his horse at a review
and on passing the royal flag. which is wont
in France to be lowered by way of saluting
members Ofthc regnant family. the creature
stopped, as if entitled to receive the usual
demonstrations of respect. as if conscious
that it bore on its back the future sovereign
oi France! There are 275 carriages, inclu-
ding the state carrages-the latter of which
are very gorgeous: one OF them, which our
own Queen rode in on the last occasion.
should it happen to be used on wet day,
woHld cost nearly 81. 900 to rcgid it. There
are three OF these at the royal stables at the
Tuilcrics and three at Versailles There
may also be seen at the Paris stables. the
saddles presented by the Pasha of Egypt to
the Emperor and Empress. valued at 100000
each. The Empress has used hers only upon
one occasion. There are 260 men employ d
in the stables all the year round. whose wa
ges alone cost 100000, apart altogether from
the current hOrse-fesh expenses The stalls
of the horses are all arranged in cOmpart
ments, the stall of the highest horse in each
occupying the centre of the compartment,
the others ranging in the order of their
height on either side, giving the whole the
appearance of series of mathematical dIa-
grams. pleasant to look AT for their regularity.
The royal carriages are arranged in a similar
way. The cap and sword Of the late Napole-
on, and portion of his uniform, are careful
ly preserved and shown at the stables.
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Is THERE SHAKESPEARE ExTANT I'm the
course of a lecture recently delivered at Chi
cago, by Mr.. James Grant Wilson, of that city.
he introduced an anecdote related to him by
VIM. Hewitt. Said Hewitt:
As | was passing through Stanford. one
morning, | saw the master of the village
school mastering his scholars to their task.
stopped, being pleased with the looks of the
old man. and said: "YOu seem to have a con-
siderable number of lads here; shall yOu raise
another Shakespeare from among them. think
you? - Why" replied the master. - have
a Shakespeare now in the school" | knew
that Shakespeare had no descendants beyond
the second generation, and | was not aware
that there any of his family remaining.
But ii seems that the pOsterity of his sister.
Joan Hart. who is mentioned in his will, yet
exists, part under her marriage name of Hart.
at Tewkesberry. and family in Stratford OF
the name of Smith Il have a Shakespeare
here said the master with evident pride and
pleasure. Here, boys here" He quickly
mustered his laddish troop in a row, and said
tn me: There, now, sir, can you tell me
which is Shakespeare | glanced my eye
along the line. and Instantly fixing it upon
one hoy, said: That is the Shakespeare" "Y on
are right" said the master, - that is Shaks-
peare. The Shakespeare cast of countenance
is there. That is William Shakespeare Smith.
a lineal descendant of the poets sister" Mr..
Hewitt adds: 1T sounded strangely enough,
as / was passing along the street in the even
ing, to hear some of the school boys say, one
To another: That is the gentleman who gave
Bill Shakespeare shilling this morning
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The sronroe DoctrIne.

- The % National IutelligencerD of Saturday
has long and elaborate history of the Mon
roe Doctrine. II recapitulates the points es-
tahlished b yond successful controversy as
follows:
i. That the Monroe declaration Of 1923, in
both its phases, had its origin in the changed
relations and new responsibilities imposed on
the several States Of the American CONT
nents arising especially from the emancipa-
tion of the Spanish Colonies. and rendering it
conducive TO tee interest Of all that tie Am
eriean Continents should not be subject to
future colonization by any European Power
as waste and unOccnpi d territory: and that
no foreign State or States should he allowed
to intervene in the domestic affairs of any
American people for the purpose of repress-
ing republican institutions.
2. That She Monroe declaration. in so far
as it related 10 the threatened intervention of
the Holy Alliance in the concerns of the
Spanish-American States. was intended to
meet a particular contingency Of events. and
therefore passed away with the occasion
which called IL forth
g. That the Monroe doctrine, in so FAR as it
relates to the colonization of the American
Continent by any European Power, was not in
tended to bind the United States to gnaTd the
territory Of the New World from such occu-
patton by European States; but was intended
toindicate, as AN important principle of Amer
lean public policy. that ''each State should
guard by its own means against the establish
ment of any future European COLONY within
the juridiction of its flag. That is, the Amer
lean Continents were no longer held open to
colonization derelict territory, capable of
occupation by right of discovery and settle
ment.
4 That The "Monroe doctrine" was not in
any proper sense "a pledge" and as such was
especially discarded by the Democratic Party.
The current Interpretation of the Monroe
doctrine has, therefore. no foundation in the
truth of history; and, if defended at ALL must
be d Tended on its intrinsic merits, as prop
OsitiOn wholly distinct and different from that
which was conceived by it's author or affirmed
by its first promnlgator, whose destiny it has
been to give his honOred name to a principle
for which he never contended.
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.New YORK politics give the Prcsident and

New York politics give the President End
his Cabinet a great deal Of tronflr Another
difficulty outside Of the Tammany difficulty
is he settled. 1t originated in tire ASSAY
Office in your city. Same If the employees Of
Prof Torrey having refused % suhscrihe 10
the election fund have been removed contrary
to the wishes of the Professor. as they are
Trustworthy and skilful workmen. He con-
tends that their conduct. though perhaps in
discreet should not he considered cause for
removal, as the loss of their services will be a
serious loss to the public. and their places
cannot he well flied. The Superintendent
= Mr. Butterworth-says thew can be. and it is
believed is in favor of the dismissal Of the as
sayer himself. Thus your local politics must
control and regulate everything
The foregoing is from the Washington cor
respondence of the New York HercId. When
the Washington Union avowed last August,
that a certain per cent. Of the salary of gov
eminent officials was levied and paid for rails
ing fund to he used in controlling elections,
it shocked the sense of propriety of the Ameri-
can people. The most violent paTtizans of
the Executive dared not raise their voice in
defence of proceeding so shameless and out
rageous. The Union then said " Ifthere is
person in the public service who does not
voluntarily contribute the amount. at least,
of two dollars and half year on each
thousand dollars Of his salary to support the
cause of the Democracy he should be Dismissed
fonce. and bis place filled by one who is hber-
al and patriotic enough to double the contribu-
ton" Thus are the poor clerks and en-
ployees of. the government made to pay
consideration for the positions they occupy.
and in default, made to walk the plank.
The correspondent of the HeraLd only an
nounces, therefore. an adherence to a rule.
fixed and settled line of policy, which is set
up and practiced by the present administra-
tion. In this case, it appears, the contuma-
cious objects of the rule. are trustworthy and
skiliful workmen, and hose discharge would
result in serious loss TO the public; yet, for
daring TO refuse a paltry contribution to an
election corruption fund. they are dismissed
the service, decapitated without the benefit of
clergy! When such official atrocities are per-
-petrated in the face Of day, heraldcd by party
organs and justified and defended by the of
fetal organ of the President with an effron-
terry and shamelessness that adds infamy to
lust for power, what act of turpitude,we would
ask, may we not expect?
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-25

About the most ridiculous report which
has gone out from Washington since the
meeting Of Congress. is one published in the
New York Tribune, that Mr.. Douglas has
written a letter declining to be candidate
for President in 1850 and that it will soon he
published. The Tribune shows itself about as
weak in publishing a. the correspondent is
foolish in giving currency TO such story.
Judge Douglas, in all probability, has never
thought of writing such letter-nO contin-
gency has arisen to demand it-and he would
hardly volunteer a declaration of this kind
until some pretext was Off;r for it. The
report is very poor invention of hard run
correspondent. and does not deserve serious
consideration.-.S. Louis Republican.
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Common Council.
FRIDAY. Dec. 25, 1858

FRIDAY, Dec. 25, 1858. /.
President. DR.. c. K. Winston in the Chair
Mr.. East introduced a bill in lieu of the one
under consideration at the hour of adjourn
ment last night. TO regulate the renting of
the Market House, and for other purposes.
Lost by to Z.
The former bill was then read and amend
ed, on motion of Dir. Bostick, and then passed
on its third and last reading.
Aid. Rhea called up the hill in regard 20 the
night police, amended by the Board of Alder
men. and upon the vote TO concur, the amend
ment was nOn-concurred in.
Resolutions from Board of Aldermen in re
lation to making pavements. the einblemS of
certain police officers. and changing a culvert
on Vine street, were taken up and concurred
in.
After which the Council adjourned.
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HoNoRs to SENATOR DouGLAs.-The Boards
of Aldermen and of Councilmen of the city of
New York have unanimously adopted joint
resolution in regard to the reception of Judge
Douglas. The preamble and resolution are
as follows: -
Whereas it is eminently due TO this es-
teemed patriot and distinguished Senator,
that the city of New York, through it. consti-
tutcd authorities, should extend 10 him a cor
dial welcome on his arrival. in order 10 ex-
press our admiration OF the man and of the
principles which he has so long aud SO ably
advocated; therefore,
Rssolred That committee be appointed to
extend To the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas the
Inequalities of the city. and to become the
gust of the Corporation during his stay in
New York.
The committee appointed to arrange mat
ters for Senator Douglas rec ption. have en-
gagged rooms for him at the Everett House.
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SINGULAR PRoJECrs.-Am"ng the private
bill notices inserted Gas by the standing or
dprs of the House or Commons and general
statute are drected) in the London papers.
are announcements of the following objects:
A bill TO authorize company to construct a
wide and lofty omnibus subway undar the
liue OF streets between Westminster aud an
eastern point of the metropolis; and another
to empower corporation, under the title of
Pneumatic Post Company. to lay down and
maintain certain pipes and apparatus for con-
veying. by an atmospheric process, letters
and parcels from and 10 different parts OF
the metropolis. What nexti r@
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The riliIbu..er Schooner susan.

MoBuE. Dec. l9.--Ii Is stated here on IN,
beet authority that the schooner Susan sailed
for Nicaragua with the firm determination on
the part 81 The leaders of the eNp, dii' on not
~ allow the Rll,ish or any other iurri "a paw
er la stop th'm. without resisting ,ill bipod
shall 6c drawn, their plrpsse bling Ia test ID,
disputed p.ints Of International law, or com
pei England 20 make an esuly exposure at th,
grounds of her assumed pretcrtorate OF The
San Juan river and ali C AT territory II /,
thought probable. however. that they will no
fall ia with any vessel Of war whatever.
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The New York Herald processes to think
the Presidents Message ~initiates news or
der Of things We have had new order
of things ever since Mr. Buchanan was noIni-
mated, and the nation has not been in the
least benefited. Every fresh novelty was
worse than what proceeded it,. We base been
going continually from bad to worse. Hea-
ven preserve Va from any more such new or
ders. What we want now. what the people
want, what the country sadly needs. Is re-
turn TO the old order Of thugs. under which
the country was prosperous. the people hap
py and the dissolution ~ the Union was
reasonable idea BIltimorr GlgTer.
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USFoRruNArE AccIDgNr.--We are sorry TO
record the nccurrsnc ut srrioa- accident Ia
ID. T. AsH. proprietnrnf The Washington street
Theatre. While Ia stroping position yes
terday, ut u o'clock, pistol be happ nrd
Ia have about him-for j. mol In the habit
NJ carrying weapons-Weat ~. TIL, hall
paszrd through ihe IMfk past ~ The 4 n
hand. then passed into the 4 sly part az the
thigh. wopndtd The lower part OF the ah,lo-
men, and passing out lodg Ia the door Of
the Place. The wounds, though seSvre and
painful, arr stated by bis medical attendant
not 90 be dang rous = Anr,sn dyyoaL.
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DEATH or JoHN ABIK.-By telegraphic dis
patches received in this city yesterday morn
Jug from New Orleans. We are Informed Of the
death Of John Able. the notorious. who did
In that city day before yesterday. Several
dispatches have bren ruceiv,d. some of which
are To the effect that b. died in a station
house from aiTnia potH. His antecedents are
well known ia Our city, OF bis life aud char
seler We viii not speak. but leave bis sins
aud hi, virtues with that Savior before whose
tribunal hc has gone TO render up his last
aeeount.--H emlhis Esgis md Esqatrg.
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z. Women of Beauty and Heroism,
from semiramis to Eugene.
Portrait Gallery Of Female LoveIiness. Achieve
ment and Influence, with NrvFTFFx Fine steel Fngra-
wings. BY FRANK b GOODRICH, au,hor OF s.The
Court OF Napoleon" One elegant 4to voi., antique
Morocco.
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TNHFSE MACHINES received the FIRST PREMIUM
i "A Silver Medal and DiplOma-at the OHIO State
Fair, 1851, cutting, in the presence Of tn awarding
committee, ana thousands OF spectators, 2GS feet OF
boards in eight minutes.
Also, received, with the ccIat, the First Pre-
MUM for best Portable Saw Mills, in 1858, and
Tyiug of the first premiums every place where
eXhs bited.
This Machine was patented in 1858. We invite the
attention If the people T. Portable Steam Engines
designed expressly for their use. simple in their
construction, til they can operate them without the
within their means; light that they are east
~ removed; very durable and burning any kind of
fuel. We have invested in tools, patterns, over
500 600 in estab shment and consequently pro-
dGceour machinery at the lowest possible cost
Our Portable Circular
g "a w M Ills
Are built after the most approved models with saw
Of any diameter, Iron or Wooden Head Blocks belt
ing etc, completely equipped for running, they
leave the works.
There is business with which we are acquainted
that pays well as operating Portable Saw Mills.
Il Is quite common to clear the whole first within
the first half years
We have several mills running in the State of T n
nessee, and three in Henry county. We are permit
ted 70 refer 10 Capt. John Swayue, who purchased
of our Mills, for any information about them.
Circulars, contain descriptions, cuts prices, ETC.
forwarded t. all applicants.
Orders. visits and correspondence solicited
Address, H. X F. BLANDY,
Blandy's Steam Engine Works,
GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
\. BAH whom IL may concern hereby mott
fed that nlrncments Of our PATENT dated August Sd
ecuted 10 the fullest extent Of The law.
dec24-3W
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U u0crMcar.

nF CsshmeSs. Asi.-rican. mi SaxnTV waol: Sha-
~ keT flannel. Nerin, aih {, tiai Tndcr,h rtr q
rrsSrrs, ali szrs and h-sie ,Jl.t gcce' aud f-r
sale hs 81 HrGlI.
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For the Patriot.
70 NY stepsaeshe,


MRS. MARY H.s...s., OF LOUISVILLE, KY.
It's sweet TO think Of thee, mother,
In this my afar new home,
And list in fancy with mute rapture.
To thy Iov'd voices gentle tone;
Teemng with wisdom, love aud power,
Dspellng gloom each passing hour
Kind guardian Of my tender years;
Now mem'ry hack ward flies,
mid natal scenes where dwelt no
To blight my sunny skies;
Those bright, glad days Of ehildhcod's mirth -
In which my many Joys bad birth
And now TN far away from thee, ~
To do what thou hest done;
- Foster the orphan babes and see e---e-- 49,
Them happy, smoothly on
To heal, perchance, little heart,
Who sadly knows orphans part.
Bnt now, I'I be, sweet mother dear,
As thou hast been To me;
And teach them how they too may sheer,
Upon iifes changing sea;
I'll point their little minds above
To Him who guides US by His love.
J. V. K. II.
KINGSTON SPRISGs, Tenn.
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rVsHE beautiful residence Of JAMES Y. HAYS
4 at Antioch epOt, on the Nashville and "a
Chattanooga Railroad, about eight miles from G..<
the city, containing Ninety Acres OF Land, about
Fifty Acres OF which is cleared, the balance
heavily tmbered, with the fine improvements VIII
be rented for the y"ar 1889, To a good tenant. We
will also sell the above place reasonable terms
and at low figures Tor particulars enquire OF Jas.
V. Hays, on Market street, or to ~ " lss4
E r. GLASCOCK,
dec24-1m Agent.