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THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.

We publish in another column the official letter of
Capt. Hudson to the Secretary of the Navy. Capt.
Hudson gives complete statement Of the manner
of splicing the cable paying it out aud the cessation
Of continuity and insulation. After careful read
ing, we cannot that the mishaps which have oc-
casioned so much disappointment on both sides of
the Atlantic were the result of any careessness on
the part of those engaged in tho difficult task of lay
ing tho cable. On the contrary, tho greatest eau
ton was observed and the cause of these accidents
must be looked for in other quarters.
In our opinion it is quite possible that due OBJ
seryance has not been paid to the existence of strong
under-crens, and the capacity Of the wire to with
stand the great strain to which it is subjected 1t
is admitted on all sides that if the coating of the
wire should become injured by chatting straining,
the result even if it should be laid the whole dis
lance, would be anything but successful. In work
Of such magnitude, then, how important it is that
the cable should be of proportonate thickness and
strength to defy all the difficulties with which il is
threatened
We are gratiied, however to be able to state that
the telegraph company have not given up their I'M
deraking and that, at the presept writing, If tho
Agamcmnon reached the station at tho time she was
expected another attempt is in progress, which we
hope may be moro successful If any faith can be
placed in those experienced in wind and weather,
the present month may be regarded as tho most fa-
vorable inasmuch those storms which delayed
the expedition in juno not of frequent occur
renee. From competent authority we learn that the
average of storms in Juno in every seven
days, in July in every twenty-five days, so that
may not again be kept in such hopeless suspense
on account of foul weather.
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THE RECENT VERDICT.

Considerable surprise is felt in this community at
the verdict which was rendered on last Friday eve
ming in the case of Augustus Hcissler and George
Stoops on the night of the 3D. of April last. That
verdict, as we announced in yesterdays issue, was
"guty of manslaughter." While we have no doubt
that the jury acted honestly and conscichtiously in
the case, believe it can be clearly shown that the
verdict which they rendered was neither war
ranted by the law sustained by the evidence.
Let us examine the prominent features of the case
Marcellus Stops was 'wantonly and without provo
cation shot down and killed. 1t is admitted on all
hands that he was murdered, and that the man who
committed the deed is a murderer. No one pre-
tends that the taking of his life was done in self
defence, which would make it justiiable homicide,
or that there ARRAY going on which would
make it manslaughter. The question then arises,
who is the murderer2 William johnson, tho promi-
ncnt witness on behalf of the prosecution testifes in
the most positive manner that Augustus Heissler
fred the fatal shot. If the jury believed his evil
dence, they were bound to find Heissler guilty of
murder. Was there any reason to disbelieve it I?
Here in the theory of tho defence, that VIII
liam Johnson was himself the murderer, and endeav-
ored to dodge the rope, in the language of one of
the counsel, by accusing innocent men, If tho jury
we're satisfied that this was the true hypothesis
nay more, if they entertained any reasonable doubt
az to the guilt of the accused parties. matter from
what cause that doubt orignatcd--they were bound
to render verdict of mot guilty" murder was
committed; Heissler was either s'guiltyn or .not
guilty" of that murder. No manslaughtcr was com
united, and, therefore, contend that it was not
competent for the jury to return verdict Of equity
Of mansaughter."
How stands tho case with regard to the other
prisoner, George Johnson2 There is no evidence
that he fred the fatal shot. Ii he was present, aid
ing and abetting the murderer, he is principal in
the second degree, which, in tho contemplation of
law, is the Same offence and deserves the same pm
ishment as if he had committed tho deed himself
Did no occupy that position did he not This was
question for the jury to determine but upon neither
snpposition could he be guilty of granddaughter.
It was not competent for the jury TO give partial
dence to William Johnson's testmony-to thinkthat
thoro were sufficient probabilities of the guilt of
the prisoners TO enttlo thom to some punishment,
but that there was not enough certainty of their
guilt to send them to the gallows. The law recog-
nises no such principle as that; it points out no
such middle course. Tho crime of granddaughter
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500 uRNrNq AT THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Especial Correspondence Of The Union.l
WHITE SrIpuup SPRINGS

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
Grecnbrcr Co., Va, July %, 1858.
When left your city promised to keep you familiar
with matters and things of note that might transpire at
this the most celebrated of Virginia watering places.
will now endeavor to fulfil that promise by giving you
few items of interest that have under my notice
since my sojourn here.
These springs are easy of access the mode getting
them from Washington is by taking the steamboat to
Alexandria, thence by railroad to Jacksons river thence
by stage to the springs Leaving Washington at g.
You reach here before noon the next day.
The accommodations here have been greatly improved.
The family cottages have been put in good condition. and
several new have been added Tho great improve
mcnt however, is the construction of immense hotel
400 feet in length, by so in width the first floor of the
new building is devoted to dining hail. 800 feet long,
and capable of comfortably seating $500 persons with
spacious room at each end of which Is used az
dancing paoon and the other ia intended for ladies'
parlor The accommodations this year, including the
new hotel ample for 1000 visitors
There are between GOO and 700 guests here at tho
emit ne most at this from the extreme southern
States and the number is rapidly increasing by daily
rivals of from GO to 100 Among the distinguished viii
tors here present notice Mr. do Bcllign French consul
for the port Of Charleston Mr. Bonaparte and family Of
Baltimore and w. w. Corcoran esq, the retired banker
and his accomplished daughter, who, by hc-by, have
created quite sepsation) G. Wendell esq, Of your city,
in company with several other prominent ctxens al
Washington, were among tho arrivals yesterday.
Tho statement Of Mr. Corcorans difficulties with Mr.
Muruaga published in the Onion of Friday last, has
been generally discussed and oil here uphold the
which Mr. G.. pursued in the matter. If Mr. n. Is still
thirsng for revenge would respectfully suggest to him
that this Is the place to como He will find several
Young gentlemen here ready at any moment to give him
due rcparaton for his wrongs inasmuch Mr. G. y
advanced age will not permit him TO give the ambitious
Young 'schevaer'' the satisfaction required.
\ Tho fashionable has fairly commenced here and
promises 10 be most brilliant one Judging from tho dis
play 1t the ball last night which generally at
tended than any preceding this season it passed of
with great sa The Baltimore Band engaged dscoursci
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the VIRGINIA GURERNAToRIAL CANVASS.

THE VIRGINIA Gu RNATORIAL CANVASS
Although il would seem premature to persons out
side of the State, the Canvass for the next governor
ship OF Virginia or rather for the democratc nomi-
nation for the office, is already very spirited. The
.mest prominently mentioned names for the Office are
those of Mr. Letcher, Col Faulkner, and Judge Hop
kins. little acrimony Of assault has characterized
the canvass in regard to Mr. Leteher on the score of
some connexion he is alleged 10 have had with a
lecture delivered by clergyman of the State about
adozen years ago in advocacy of the policy OF emanc
patton Mr. Letchers very manly and candid letter on
the subject published in our columns fortnight
ago. We find in the Shenandoah (va.) Spirit of
Democracy a paper published in Mr. Ietchers con
gressional district, the following generous alusion
to tho bearing of Mr. Faulkners friends In the can
vass We rocoect to have seen few days ago an
article breathing the like spirit of cancellation in the
Abingdon Democrat paper published in Judge
Hopkins's district. II is conceded that the demo-
cratic nominee will be elected the governor Of the
State and we are glad to witness spirit of good
feeling and generosity thus aotuating the friends of
the more conspicuous candidates:
.FAuLKxxs AND LKrcaER Whatever may be the result
Of the present contest for the gubeators nomination
in State it must bo conceded that the democratic ma
pers of Mr. Faulkners district have with an unanmity
and oordaity not exceeded and scarcely euallcd any
other part of the State indicated Mr. Letchcr from the
ungencrow Wing assaults made upon him for his alleged
connection with the Ruffner address This il especially
worthy of note, Mr. Faulkner is admittedly Mr. Letch
ers most formidable competitor for that nomination 1t
is thus that the leading of great party should al
ways towards each other 1t is thus That become
invncble in the day Of battle, and that democracy will
be forever triumphant" tiT
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FROM OUR BOSTON CORRESPONDENT.

PARKER HOUSE,, July 30, 1858.
This has been " commencement week. at "od Har-
vard and there has been legion of distinguished Wis
itors present. anxious to lay their aures at the feet Of
their dina Mer The honorary degrees conferred,
happy to say, few and far between Lord Napier
ocving Of the four Docorates of Laws while Of
the five new Masters of Arts is Richard rockingham
csq of CharestowD, able and learned editor OF tho
Boston Post who has made important contributions TO
the history of republic aud who has ever kept
step to the music Of the Union His recognition by
old Harvard is but another proof of tho restoration of
common senae, and desire to restore the Old Bay
State to her once proud political position. Yet the in
iercst of the exercises Of the graduating class marrcd
by bcral and false account of st Peter at licme
in which the uncdgcd student riyalcd Ned Bunne or
Winter pAv;s n his distortion of ucts and hs desire TO
ccnounce Catholicism Far different and nobler In its
aim was an essay by Nicholas Longworth Anderson OF
Cincinnati, the French Missionaries In the West.
1t eloquent chronicle OF the obstacles encountered
and tho difficulties overcome IN the establishment of
Christian missions in the Ear West by noble aud self
sacrcing men, whose alone applu to the cities
which mark the places where they labore stand AZ inn,
pershablo monuments to their lcy and catholic spirit
sketch of Cardinal Mezzoanti the linguist by w. A.
Kilburn, Of Groton, was also excellent.
The Alpha Chapter OF the 'rPh Beta Knrpa Socic
ty' held its annual festival yesterday when crudite
address collegiate education delivered by Rev.
Thomas HILL Of Waltlsrn. Afterwards there was the
Isial dinner At which about hundred and fifty at
down, nowise intimidated by severe thunder storm
which ragc without. Speeches were made by Rev DR..
Oseood, Hon. 1heophtlus Parsons Rev Thomss Hill,
Dr. Peter Parker. date commissioned to China) Lieut.
Bsyard of the United States army, Prof Wacott Gibbs
Rev. Mr. Adams Of New York, b. A. Gould, jr., r. NJ
Dana, jr., esq, Rev. DIR. Bellows Professors herce,
Eusis and Ag.ssis and several Of the Mutual Adini
ration Society OF Boston, who always ready. The
remarks Of DIR. Peter Parker which partly in to
Chinese language, caused GREAT entertainment Mr.
Gould did his best TO make his side Of the Albany contro
vey the best hut Il rs stated that tho feature Of the
festival which caused the ivest demcnstr~tioM OF ap-
pahse Professor Agasrdxs announcement That he re-
garted himself mo longer European, upon which
the whole company and ch-crcd) saying that no
designed to remain IN America II or no other rcson5
To show the world TINT learning here could be free frou
the trammols VI routine ss our forcfaahcw made oar
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NEWS By TELEGRAPH.
Later from Europe.--Arriyal OF the Indian

Later from EurOpe.--Arriyal OF the Indian.
QuEBsc, July 25.--The steamship Indian from Liver
pool on the l4th, arrived here this afternoon.
The Europa arrived out the 10th and the vandcr-
bilt ON the l4th.
The Agamemnon had returned TO Queenstown She
reports that The break occurred just under her ern as in
dicated by tho electrician of the Niagara She had paid
LAG miles After ascertaning the dsconnexion she
Immediately returned to the rendezvous in md-ocean
and cruscd about there for five days fer tho Niagara
then returned to Queenstown.
After her arrival the directors decided to make another
trial this season. and the fleet to leave again for mid
on the 18th. ttE
The Mallommedans had risen on the Christians In Jid-
dab, in Arabia and massacred twenty, including the
French and English consuls. The British government
had ordered three men- of-war to that port.
Later advices had been received from India and China
but they contained nothing of importance.
~ COMMERCIAL. tar.s .asss
Cotton closed dull at decline of Id Lower qualities
were most affected. Sales three days, $1,000 bales
Spectators and exporters took 900 bales each
chester reports unfavoablc but prices not
quotably lower. Hf
Brealstufs dull but steady
Southern produce wns steady.
The money market was generally unchanged Consols
closed at 95l.
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Later from New Mexico,

INDEPENDENCE July 10, via Boonvile, July %, per u
S. Express The Santa Fe mail with dates to the LIST
instant, has arrived
All the water courses the route were very high.
Extensive preparations being made at Santa Fe
to properly celebrate the Fourth of July.
The surveying party on the Canadian river report
splendid country with abundant water and grass and in
every way suitable for railway.
The mail party suffered moestation from the In
dams
Some of the trains which left here in tho spring had
arrived at Santa Fe Those tho plains getting
along finely.
The grass was never in better condition.
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LEBANON, ST. CLAIR CouxTY,
July 10, 1858.

have Just received your letter of the 7th inst. Yours
of previous date and to which you REFER has never
reached take the earliest occasion to answer this
although my health which has not been very good for
tho last ten days. renders il somewhat announcement to
do So
think may safely say have never, in the Of
my public life entertained opinions Of political kind to
knowledge Of which the people entitled, which
have felt either afraid ashamed publicly to avow
l have been and democrat and as am tolerably
well advanced in life may be safe in saying expect to
remain so. There have, however, been times when l
could not agree exactly in every particular with my par
ty, but, with majority against me- ! have waived my
scruples and gone forward with the party Suc pre-
sumo, is the experience of every public man.
An carly and conscientious supporter Of the principles
of the Kansas bill strictly just to all SECTIONS
of common country, have but one desre-that
those principles should be universally acted and car
ricd out in good faith and when found them recog
missed and endorsed In the platform Of the Cincinnati con-
vention, gratied that they were made the great
party issue before the people BY these principles now
stand, and shall adhere to them.
When difference of opinion upon the application Of
these principles in their application to the Lecompon
constitution arose received II with exceeding regret
but far from thinking that this difference Of opinion
upon question of simple policy Ought to be regarded as
test Of party purity party allegiance. When that
question finally settled and taken away from us and
turned subject belonging solely and exclusively
10 Kansas for her to settle without intervention lsup
posed it fnality-a oregone subject completely out
of the way could be- and with which party could
never have anything in the future to do
For myself expect to support Mr.. Buchanan as codl
ally in his efforts to carry out the great democratic doc
rine the essential principles of the party You do,
hereafter 49, with exceptional Of policy,
heretofore. have dane shall not bc drawn aside from
my support of the President above stated unless
find his friends, holding his confidence embarked IN
attempt 10 crush me- because may, upon amater pass
cd and gonc have happened differ upon single meas
OF policy with him and them. believe have thus
fully answered all you contemplated OF me
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NEw York. July 24.--Cotton Is dull. Flour In lower
and quctsalcs Of TO- 500 barrels State "a 10 "a Is,
at decline Of 10 cents; Ohio "a rs IS southern,
~ rs - 30. Wheat is quiet and wantct-- sales Of
g. 800 bushels quotations nominal and the market
is generally unchanged Corn is quiet and scarce-saes
Of IL 900 bushels white and yellow, % rs cents.
Pork is frm-ness SIT IL a OF 20. Lard quiet, and
held at 1la III Whiskey is dull at "a 24} cents.
sugar firm Muscovado, a a cents. Coffee is steady
at IO1 ia cents MoIasscs is firm Orleans is held at
As cents Spirits Of turpcntne closed Arm at A 40
Rosn is dull at 81 60. Rice ia steady, a 81
cents. ., Hf Htf
BALTIMORE July 24.--Flour Is irmer Ctv Mills,
81 rs a s. old Ohio and Howsrd-street are held at
~ So Wheat h Arm and unchanged fair to good red,
81 10 a 81 IS fair to prime white, 81 20 q 81 30.
Corn is firm mixed SO cents; white, So cents yellow,
9oa 81 cents Provisions closed steady and generally
unchanged. whiskey h buoyant at 70 a ~ cents.
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The old and erroneous idea that tho whole region al
the Rocky tAins north Of tho 10th parallel a
lille region, presenting ALMOST unbroken field
pctey rcfuted by Gov. Stevcnss exploration One Of
the officers Of lbs party, Lieut. Saxon, says IN hts report
IL find that my previous ideas Of this Rocky BioanAan
range are r this section 10 concerned entirely
roneous Instead of vast pile of rock and oantaias
almost impossible, find fine country well waAssd BY
streams OF clear cold water, and Interpreted With mead
ows covered with most luxuriant grass
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The Recent Fire at Leavenworth.

LEAvENwonrn, July 20, via ST.. LOUIS July 20. Sew
eal of the parties burned out by the late fire have
menced rebuilding.
Vigorous are being taken to rcoganize fire
ing
This has been the hottest day of the season. tho
cury indicating 30 at o'clock this morning. and 100 at
noon i'm the shade.
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eY Rail-

ALLENTOWN, July 23.The following Ia the verdict of
the jury in the OF the late railroad acct
dent tho Iehigh Valley railroad this place. That
the company guilty of gross negligence in allowing
the mbers of the bridge to become decayed thereby
dangering the lives OF passengers travelling their
road. - HIfas a"
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A gang of Texas robbers, who operated in Navarro,
Limestone, Frestone, Milan, Washington. Falls, Rob
ertsop Ellis HILL and DaIls counties has been discover
ed The residence OF Me- Graves, thc road from Waco
10 Cossicnna, was rcbcd by FOUR Of the gang recently
They pursued overtAken, and hung They peach
ed aud told That The gang numbered fifty or sixty
IL reported that two others hung in Limestone
county.
During the fiscal year ending the 30b uit the exports
OF ChArlcston, South Carolina amounted to SIG f9f
OF which SIS 100000 in cotton aud *3oiSAi
In brcadstats. The imports were only s5ss,IR,
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correspondent of the Chicago Times, giving de-
scrpton of the reception Of Senator Douglas at Whining
ton on last Friday, says:
"1he cars had hardly stopped, when gentleman
whose head sIlvcrcd ocr with age, jumped the
train and seixng senator Douglas by the hand, cried
Welcome, Judge Dougsss, welcome 70 Wilmington
Now for the cdiGc~tion ID readers will state
that the gentleman alIswlc IN above .wesc head was
silvcred DER with age no less parsonage than Col
Peter Stewart who distngushe throughout the State
The very pillar Of tho Old abolition party before it
swallowed the old whig party. J,xs~ (N Signal
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TIE POSITION OF OUR CANDIDATES.

[Trom the Joliet (In) Signal, July 2ol
The following letters received by the editors of this
paper from Messrs Fondey and French the nominees of
the democratic State convention OF the 2ls of April for
treasurer and superintendent Of public instruction give
the position of those gentlemen tho question of differ
enco between democrats Of tha State:
SpRlSarIELD, Gll.,) June 8, 1853.
MFssns FARLEY GENTS Your letter Of Sd came to
hand yesterday; your expressions of regard very
gratifying.
There can be no reason why Tho democracy Of Illinois
should not be united in the coming contest, although
they have differed to the mode Of admitting Kansas
dsapproycd of the measure known M the g Senate
bill as well as ofits successor the English bill " but
the latter having become law can no propricty,
certainly no advantage to democrats, in continuing a
discussion on the merits of either Tho issue il past
and should be SO regarded; and democrats close
their ranks preparatory To meeting the enemy
Having been presented by the democratic State con-
vcnon as candidate for the Office Of treasurer, shall
cndcavor the election of the ticket that tho
result may inurc the advantage of the great party of
the country; and hope and expect that every democrat
in the State will co operate to insure its success.
Standing upon the Cincinnati platform we must tri-
ump let avoid ephcmcral tests let past difficulties
be forgotten; the fundamental principles which should
govern our conduct never change
While the democracy of the country have differed AZ
to the mode of admitting Kansas and although counscs
different from those which i desired have PREVAILED
claim sincerity of purpose in my opposition.
j have thus given You my views, hoping they will
agree with you and assuring yeu that have confidence
that the democracy of the State standing by tho old
land-rnaks will present solid front in November next
upon the regularly nominated State, congressional and
county tickets.
am with humble respect, yours
W. D. FoNDEY
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The Joliet llinois) Signal, from which we transfer
an article to our columns this morning, supports
very warmly the administration of Mr.. Buchanan,
and has done so through the whole of the I.ccomp-
ton controversy In its last number it gives in it,
adhesion to tho State ticket nominated by the April
convention, urging that tho nominations were recu.
larry made and especially that the letters OF Messrs
Fondey and French have placed them in a position
to warrant its editor aa friend of the admnistra-
ton to give them warm support. Read the article
referred to, under the title Of "Mark the Difference
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outward Bound.

New YoBK, July 24.-The steamship Fulton sailed at
p. to-day for southampton and Hayre with $3.50,
600 on freight Hon Joseph r. Chandler, minister to
Naples, and Prof. Morse, were among her passengers