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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20
railroads and Canals.

-, o,nroaching completion Of the Pitts.
4J0 :, WAYNE and Chicago Railroad, is
:.'s.' f much congratulation to the Bah
;.,' n-ss.. who clainI that they are nearer
SHyI2'; c;.ie: on the great lakes than any
u .', NV, % the seaboard. aud can reach
.io,r'. 10 fourteen hours; that Baltimore is
pun :, Buffalo, by scventy-seven miles,
's"" pnF,lo is TO New York, and nearer
~ .,,..,,fb,r is New York. by from one hun
!-g' "a .ven,v to one hundred and sixty
' ';4 Measured By time, the distance from
@ = I'm re t, Chicago is iorty-two hours, or
0,,. 4o7 and three.quarters. They claim an
Ht Zen connection, while on other routes to
wv Atlantic, several transhipments are indis-
r. Vey y TX News, referring to these re-
a,s SAYS tina; New York will never feel
..'io,st bt Of jealousy on account Of any
'.r,6j r,mllaion. The position Of New
~ " sgys the News, land the facilities af.
t.,s4 hy our canals, and which will be in.
....,.-d dl,y per cent in the course of two or
..,ss years. when they become completed,
~ ,-'i ever secure to US the monopoly" of the
S Vs. Western commerce. Baltimore, Phila-
t.abi, and Boston, will, undoubtedly, pos
-. large share of trade by railroad; but
:.s,ine is rapidly approaching when cargoes
.iWsstern produce will be shipped on board
.;rropelers al Chicago, and discharged upon
40 wbarges of New York, without breaking
mix On the passage. The cheapness and
.,.o with which that will be accomplished,
r,,I reader 1t perfectly useless for any rail
.Y,iru,e from the West to the seaboard, to
Undertake any competition"
|, was by canals that New York achieved
hero mmsTcal supremacy, and upon canals
..e relies to retain it, against all railroad
,.mretluCn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

BY S. J. McCORMICK-AucTIoSEER
A L AUCTION.-A SMALL FARM FOR
~ SALE ON THE WESTERN SUBURBS
OF THE CIT OF ALEXANDRIA.-OA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18Th, Al II ocLccE,
NJ, III front Of the Mayors Office, we will offer
at public auction very desirable 4 + NJ Of
THlRTY.FIVE or THIRTY SIX ACRES,
about one half of which is in good wood, add
the remainder has been under cultivation as
MARKET GARDEN, for which il is very de-
slrable The wood covers three as desirable
building sites as can be found so near the city.
ri On the farm there is a two-story BRICK
III DWELLING, and frame STABLE
For further in formation, apply TO either OF Us,
and we will show the place TO any who wish 10
inspect it. Terms will be one third cash, and i
credit OF one and two years on the remainder.
JAMES p SMITH, ! Executors o!
R. c. SMITH, Hugh Smith.
nov l6-2aw3w&dts
T. The above sale is postponed until Tres
day the ash instant, al the same time and place.
JAS P. SMITH, ! Executors Of
X. c. SMITH, Hugh Smith.
Ii-ltc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

The WHEAT MARKET Farmers complain
that the quotations we give OF prices III FredTi,
lcksLurg are too much below the quotations
oil other places We try to be accurate, but
would rather give quotations below than above
the reel prices TO be obtained. We are IH'orm
ed that when wheat was quoted at = % and
81 SIS in Richmond. a gentleman sent halt his
crop there. and got 81 20. He Sent the other
half to Frederick shurg at the same time and
cot 81 3u!i-Frcd. NurS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

II At meeting OF the LouDoUN COUNTY
Agricultural ScciETr held al Academy Hall,
IN Leesburg, on Tuesday the l4th day OF De-
cemb'r, lsos, WILLIAM FUTON, esq. was called
70 the Chair, ard SANFORD |. RAMEY, appointed
Secretary.
On motions seyeraIly made, TIE following
gentlem were elected as officers OF the society,
tor The current year, 10 WI -
Rotert l.. Wright President.
Berkeley, First Vice President.
Thomas " Edwards, Second Vice President.
John Aldfitge. THIRD Vice President.
Henry o. Ciagett Recording Secretary.
Rev c. n. Nourse, Corresf onding Secretary.
joan W Wldman, Treasurer,
Executive Committee William Giddings,
N Berkeley George r. Rust, Aquilla Jan.
ney George K Head, John R Kalb, Isaac Van
ieyan'er, Joshua White c. w. Paxson, Sander.
son Thrift Jonah Orrison, c. B. Wildman.
Louioun County, dec 20-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20
nov 2G-2awts
By s J NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Dl >. J. INh-HUCTIUNEhh'
CARRIAGES, SLEIGHS, &c, AT AUG
~ TlON-The undersigned, as Trustees,
will sell at auction on Thursday, the 18th inst, at
the Coach Factory, corner of King and Henry
streets, Alexandria, very superior lot of CAR
RIAGES of various kinds, such as Charriotes,
Phaetons, Rockaways, Buggies, Sleighs, &c, &c.
Sale 10 commence at ~ o'clock.
TERMs.-A credit OF ninety days on notes
with approved security.
E. B; ,, MANIoR, }Trustees.
dec 9--eots d. FUNSTEN,
A more particular description OF the proper.
ty will be given on application 10 the Trustees.
IL The above sale is postponed until Hsd.
nesday, the 29h instant, at the same hour and
place E. B MANToR, lTrustoes
D. FUNSTEN, '"'
doc IT-d,s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20
CONCERT AND EXHIBITION.

vsNHE YOUNG LADIES attached 10 WENT,
WORTH SEMlNARY-A F.. BAssFoRD
PTincipal-will give their ANNUAL CON.
CERT, on nrIt Wednesday epc,ling, December
22d, at LYCEUM HALL, commencing at
O'Clock The MISSES DATGELS of Washington
have kindly consented TO assist. This Concert
viii be given for the benefit OF the Orphan Asy'
lum
The Examination of the Pupils of the above
Institution will take place at the Lyceum on
the morning of the same, commencing at /" A
NJ, and will be public. dec i7-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

Rsy" FESTIVAL AT SAREPTA HALL.
The LADIES of the METHODIST EPlS
OOPAL CHURCH inform their friends thai
he: will commence FESTIVAL at SAREPTA
Hall Tor the benef, of the Church, on Monday
tNHlns rcrt, 2Ck INST, TO continue throughout
De w,eA. Every effort will be made to enable
HstoIs 10 pass their time in an agreeable man.
hs'. OYSTERS, ICE CREAM, and other Re-
TIrsomen,s wiIibe served upon each occasion
lie friends Of the Church and the Ladies are
invited 10 attend
admission 10 cen's--Season Tickets at
noleraie pTlce-to be had OF the Ladies and at
'ls Door dec lS-dSt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20
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CANAL COMMERCE..

ARRIVED, Dec. is
Boat {. Thruston. coal 10 /. } Mehaftey.
Boats Maria Thompson, anu VIM. r Chaplin,
coal 10 American Cnnl CO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20
AImS 4 AC.
MARINE LIST.
: OF Observation-Disclosures /

PORT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Is.
SAILED.
Schr. Statesman, Mott, New York, by 5.
S,.ru
Steamer Diamond State, Kerwin, Baltimore,
By Wuea, 4 Bro.
MEMORANDA.
Big Fidelia, Dauby. from Baltimore, (before
reported was loading at Cages Island with
slauo and in a heavy gale, parted cable, and
vas .ost on the Key. The captain and crew
were taken into Havana by Spanish brig.
Schrs Fleetwood, Burr; Fairfax, Mott and
Eoulse, Thacker. from Georgetown, d. &, ar.
lived a. New York 18th inst.
>chrs Alvarado, Dawes, and NJ L Johnson,
Casser from this port, arrived at Richmond,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

T., 4 CARD take this method OF ten
tsflrg my thanks to the FIremen, for their indie
ialgabe exer'Iors al the fire in my stable, on
Friday evening last.
dec 2n-,t. HUGH LATHAM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

z lNDEN WHI>TEY-ThisW HISKEY is
| ! made in the old fashioned copper still, by
double tistiiiar!cD just beyond the summit of the
Blue Ridge in Warren Co, Va, near tie l,ne OF
FauGuIer. wuare tie softnrss and putty OF the
mountain sprrg water, and the quality OF the
rye. constitute important elements in making
the Whisky Tor which this locality has been
Iofg celebrated Ii is perfectly pure, beycnd
all doubt being made exclusively Of rye, hops
ard bar!ey.malr with the utmost care. The
quantity made IS limited, and bought principal
i for private use, By gentlemen connoisseurs
III ,h- surrounding counties who are critically
nice in laying by a stock tor improvement. a
small consignment has lately been made 10
MARSHALL x WARD, Of Alexandria; o. II
can be procured direct, through correspondence
with DR. FISHER, OF Linden, Warren comfy,
Virginia oct @J-eot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

The Charlottesville Advocate says:-"Ihe
demand for slaves exceeds anything we ever
before witnessed in this county. The prices
given are enormous. From twelve to fifteen
Hundred dollars for men, and from thou
cod 70 thirteen fer women, are the limits in
wh;ch we have known slaves sold in the last
few DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

E. GILL, esq, has accepted the appoint
ment of Superintendent, OF the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad, to I'll the vacancy coca
stoned by the resignation of Col: Smith
The Richmond and Petersburg Railroad loses
valuable cficcr by this event, aud the
Virginia and Tennessee regains one OF the
best and most cfI;.icnt oficers ever engaged
in its service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

The London Times city article of the 4'h
inst. says that the funds opened on Friday with
= GOOD appearance but late in the day there was
a coruIe,e change, and securities Of several
kinds were passea Tor sale ! he ultimate reaC'
ton is attributed 10 the reported dsaii, c'ed con
di,ioa OF Lombardy, with the advertised state
men, OF the tone OF France towards austria
Loans were abundantIy offered at p cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

NEW GOODS. JUST RECEIVED
~ pieces Black Beaver Cloth, Tor Lad IS
Cloaks .e,.-
out Black Bomba2jnes aud AIpacc"S; venus
Shawls; Fancy Mousl'nes, Merlnoes' and Pads
at reduced prices; Caicoes; Hosiery; ","H' ;.
Country and Shaker Flannel; new style SUI u
Muslin, for Undersleeves; Brown ana h!e"cHeu
Cottons, &c, &c .o.,,,-o>-
dec 20 LAY LVh " NJ ithAo'-'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20
Wellington, Fairfax Co, Va, dec dis
A VALUABLE FARM in ALEXANDRIA

A VALUABLE FARM IN ALEXANDRIA
" COUNTY, VA, FOR SALE In pur,T-
ance OF decree OF the Circuit Court OF AleYan-
drla County, Va, rendered at the Novem Der
Term. 1888, OF said Court, in the suit OF Chas
w. Payne and wife, VS. John I. Donaldson and
others, the undersigned Commissioner OF sale
therein named, will offer for sale, al public auc
ton, on the premises, on Tuesday, the 2Sts day
Of December, e5o. at II O'Clock, H., all that trace
of land OF which John Donaldson died seized,
containing about EIGHTY.TWO ACRES
There is on the land, small stone Dwell
SFssns44, LING Said land is situated i'll the said
.assal, County OF Alexandria, about one mic
from the Georgetown Ferry, and adIoins the
lands OF the late Andrew Hoover, - Ross and
others.
The Terms of Sale, as prescribed BY the de
cree are as follows: One.tenth of the purchase
money 10 be paid in cash on the day OF sale. aud
the residue in three equal instalments, at SIX,
twelve, and eighteen months respectively, from
the day Of sale the deferred payments, to bear
interest from the day of sale, and to be secured
by the bonds of the purchaser, with approved
security-the title to the property to be retained
until the whole OF the purchase money is paid.
ALBERT STUART. Comm'rs.
CHAS. f. STUART. OF Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

A MOTHER ARRlVAL.-Now receiving
y per Schrs Hamilton, Exchange, and Mott
beGell, from New York, the following GOODS
81 hhds New CropN o., Mus, and Porto Rico
Sugars. part choice
Is bbls. Crushed Granuad and Pulv'd Sugars
80 A B c. Coffee Sugars
80 hhIs p K. and Mus. Molasses
50 bbls. Choice Golden SyruPs
20 New Crop \. o. Molasses
$50 bags Rio Coffee, part choice
40 Java and iaguyra Coffee
rs boxes Adam Moult and Ta!low Candles
300 sacks Ashton Salt; Al boxes prime Eastern
Cheese: IS boxes Maccaroni; 40 chests Green
and Black Teas, par. choice ~ bbls. Cider
Vinegar; 800 gross Shanghai and Su!pnur
Matches; % boxes Raisins; IS boxes Assorted
Candy; Is casks Carb Soda; 10 doz. Parntei
Pals: 80 nests Cedar Tubs; ; tieCes Rice ~
boxes 5 4 10 and 10 = II Glass; % bales Wrap,
ping Twine Is DO Candle Wick; 100 bags as
sorted Shot 600 lbs Bar Lead; 1000 sacks
Dairy Salt 10 which we invite the attention OF
the trade. GRAY, MILLER q ",
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20
AUCTION SALES.
SALE THIS DAY.

|nWING 10 the inclemency OF the weather,
x the Trustee has postponed the sale at New
tons Hotel until Monday, the goth inst lie
parlor and the best OF the chamber furniture 4
splead!d Piano, the Wines and Liquors, Billiard
Tables Bar fixtures, and grea, variety 81
housekeeping articles are still TO be sold he
public are invited TO attend.
dec l5-dts {. W. WATTLES, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

pRUSH MANUFACTnRY-The subscTl-
u Der respectfully informs his friends ard
the public, hat he still continues TO manutac-
lure BRUSHES at his old stand, No $50 King
street, where he has on hand 4 general assor;-
n.ent OF BRUSHES, likewise HIS just received
handsome assortment OF SLElGHS, for boys
and inf,nts. willow Chairs with Tables, Willow
Cradles and Wagons, small Waeebarrows-a
variety ofWiIlow and fancy Baskets also, many
articles useful for housekeeping.
doc 15-ro7' JOHN SHAKES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

ST. LOUIS, Dec ls-The steam boiler OF Be-
cher's Sugar R,linery, exploded this morning
SCATTERING portion OF the building to atoms
and killing persons, and injuring others some
OF ID IN fatnlY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

I'ht Commissioned Officers OF the l75Ih he
i sineut 9Th Brigade, I'd division, Of Virginia
Militia, will meet al tie Courthouse, on Thurs
.sy, the z&d day of December 1855, at 10 o.
Toch' for the purpose OF eecting Colonel,
Lieutenant Colonel, First and Second Major
rs important that there should be full atten-
lance By order:
ROBERT BROCKETT. J co;.
EDWARD B POWELL. o;nnn-s
WM. Is. PRICE.
Gee 2Q-!4t TSant1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

E7OR SALE-Thc tract OF land. known as
e THE MUSH POT" belonging TO Y. W.
Mcdonald esq, containing 38t ACRES, on The
Old Leesburg Road, adjoining tae Corporation
OF Alexandra.
II not sold before the frs day of January
next, It will hr rented tor the ensuing year. l.
rented, security vi. be required.
dee 2-d,IsrI John MARSHALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20
SALE THIS DAY.

DUBLlC SALE Having disposed OF NJ
farm WELLINGTON, shall offer Tor sale
on the premises, on Monday, the 2oh II d.
cenber, 1883, all my personal property, consist.
ms Of
80 head Of Cattle, some superior Mich Cows
Horses, Mules, and Colts
~ Sheep Hogs, and Poultry
Corn, Oats, Household and Kitchen Furniture
10 shares Alexandria, Mount Vernon AID AcCo-
tink Turnpike stock.
TERMs-A credit of nine months viii lie a.
lowed by the purchaser giving bond with gooi
security, Tor all sums over $40, under that the
cash will be required.
Should the rote, not be paid at maturity M
tere.t will be charged from date Purchasers
failing to comply with the above terms The pro o
perty will be resold at their risk.
c. A. WASHINGTON.
r. ~. l.. "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

7 ANDS FOR SALE.-We have for sale a
| nice lille farm o! EIGHTY ACRES, with
good improvements, near CentrevlIe, Fairfax
County. beautiful and healthy situation, and
said TO be excel ent sol--mOst OF the place is
now set in grass. Also, Is acres OF finely tim
bared land. one mile from Fairfax Court House,
and within OF mile Of the line of the Manas-
sas Gap Railroad There could be wood and
timber enough sold off this place TO pay more
than the price asked FOX it
We will sell either OF both Of the above pa.
ces, on very easy terms, or viii take Manassas
Gap or Orange and alexandria Railroad Bonds
in payment. Apply 10 ----,...
CORSE BROTHERS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

Pork is selling at 81 and IS. The warn
weather has done great damage.-Frcd NeteS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

GENTS FOR THE UNION INDIA
u RUBBER COMPANY.-GUTEA PER.
CHA COATS, CAPS, BOOTS, AND CL0AKs,
SILK. Alpaca, Se'eCia ind Cotton Coats, Boots
and Cloaks Leggngs, Covers with Hoods &c.
wholesale and retail. These goods are warran.
ted TO stand any climate. and will be sold at
mandatory pricess.
WALL. STEPHENS, Il co,
No 60 Penn avenue, bet. 9tn ard l0ta sts.,
Aud No lOt Duane street, doors vest OF
Broadway, New York.
Washington, nov lJ-ao2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

(tGLUNBtA LAND OFFICE, WASHINGTON,
u DI.raIcT OF Observation-Disclosures tor the
sale and Exchange OF Farms, Plantations, City
Lots, and Real Estate generally, OIL Commits
sion th.oug uout he United States WINSTON
VI. WATSON Il CO-Oiiice in he building on
tie corner Of Indiana avenue and Second street
The attention Of lad owners in Virginia and
Maryland, who wish 20 effect sales OF Farms
and other landed property, ls requested TO the
above establishment, 90 afoTding facilities Tor
the sale o! real estate, unsqualIed by those OF
any other agency. Circulars transmitted on
application. oct 5-eo3m
ItOAL.-I nave on hand, and am constantly
~ receiving ANTHRACITE COAL, OF the
best qualities. for family se-CUMBERLAND
COAL, from the Fros;buTg Mines By the cargo,
carload, or single ton. Factories furnished
With the run of mine az lowest rates Apply 10
nov ST u SMITH Queen ST. Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

SAVANNAH, Dec 1S-The Republican of this
morning says that the [ 5. Marshal has seized
the schooner Wanderer, at Brunswick. The
bark Ardeunes, which had been previously
seized at jacksonville, Florida has been released
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20
@BeRs
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

ST. LOUIS, Dec lS-The Utah mail Of the
Goth reports snow on the mountains three feet
deep. The party were oyertak"n by terrible
snow storm, between Ash Hollow and the South
Platte continuing two days and two nights, du-
ring watch they had no fire 4 number OF
trains were at the Echo Canon, being unable TO
get through a white man and two Indians
had been murdered and robbed BY two white
men on the Big Blue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

RhOLNlNG DICE BOXES.-Another
~ supply OF those inimitabie little affairs, so
.,~'sGient and simple, for Backgammon play
,. ~ ana o'aeIs. Also, great variety OF other
,s'u' articles suitable for Holiday presents,
~ II is true, | cannot boast of Palace" OF
,' -.- 'hirgs, such as we read OF in some other
a! NJ" us, but | will merely say TO those in want
S,a s.ea things, or any thing else, 10 try at
:. ue AEst before they take up the line OF march
..4 ,-s music and flag raised in behalf OF tc'ther
acs OF jordan.
Gee 20 IOuN II pApPoTT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

FEsrIvAL.--The ladies festival, for the
benefit of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
commences at Sarepta Hall tonight. We
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20

~ BARRELS OLD RYE WHlSkEG-
L,t 5 J casks Port Wine
st VI.
S barrels Cherry Brandy
10 barrels \. f.. Rum
10 boxes Old Nectar Whisky
10 Wheat
20 Aledicated Gin, for sale by
dee IG KINCHELOE Il BRTlN.
Just IN SEASON-RccKiug Horses, Veto.
.; cipedes. VI gle Lanterns, Metamorpases,
Paror and Foot Ball., Toy Tea Sets, dii Rub
Der Whips Crying Babies KID and China Doll;
and Dol Heads Magnetic Toys. Paper Dolls
and Furniture Transparent States, with other
bottoms suited tor the YOUNGSTERS at his season
Al H. b WHITTINGTONS,
dec IS 5, King streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-20
BY S, J. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

dec lids
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-03
THE EYES OF THE ARGUS.

The eyes of the Bellows Falls Argus have
opened to the pcrils which besct the next de-
mocratic nomination for President. 1t thinks
that the 'indiyidual Impotence" and "par-
ty anxiety which obtrude before the coun-
try ''many names for the high honor of rep
resenting the country, whose services to the
republic or regulations for ability have
hardly got beyond the boundaries Of their
respective states, must no longer go on I'M
checked. The way in which the Argus clears
the board of such impertinent intruders is
worth observing, "Slidell, from louisiana
is talented man and an able senator, but
what has he done, or what capacities has he
shown to fix the general attention of the
country upon him? Nothing, absolutely no.
thing" cobb. what's Cobb? He has
done nothing but what Mr.. Buchanan told
him to do, "He shines by virtue of reflected
light" So of all others from the farther
South I'm Virginia we have two active
expectants Hunter and Wise we SUPPOSED
good for nothing but for their capacity to
defeat each other"-thcir positions too
cquiyocal' to suit the country. Then in the
West Breckenridge has "thc misfortune
to be smothcrcd by the premature honors of
the position he now holds" Douglas has
placed himself in an unfortunate" position
is out Of the question. Daniel S. Dick
enson of n. Y.,-Scripture Dick-stands
well in the eyes of the Argus, but domestic
difficulties are in his way.
The question may arise in the minds Of
some, What upon earth is the Democratic
Party to do in such terrible cxgency? The
Argus solves the problem, and declares that
the Country can be saved and the Party can
be saved only in one way. There is but one
in the land must be turned as their only hope,
and he is James Buchanan. Without him
for a candidate troubles. it predicts, will
come upon them from every side. With
Mr.. Buchanan it says, "we are sure of
success-with candidate drawn from the
oycrheated bed of young and rival ambitions,
we may meet with defeat
All, we'll we suppose, then, James Blu
chanan is surely booked for the next course.
The lesser light, Of the party, throughout
the nation, will proceed at once, we suppose,
to light their lamps by the torch of the ArguS,
and begin their procession. What comfort
it must be to the Democrats to have such a
gifted seer among them. As for the Repub-
licans, like Capt. SCOTS Coon, they may as
well come down, and give in at once, we
suppose.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-03
THE ELECTION.

We do not care to multiply words to the
republican voters of Vermont, in regard to the
election ofTuesday next. We doubt not there
will be local divisions in some places-morethan
there ought to be-about town representatives,
though we trust not to any mischievous ex-
tent. 1t is bad enough to let such disagree
ments prevent an election, and with reason
able amount of frank and open consultation
beforehand, such result can always be pre-
vented. TO let such divisions work
out into the election of man who is either
positive enemy to all free principles, or at
least one whom the enemies of freedom can
always use for their benefit, is positively
disgraceiul. We trust that no example OF
that sort will occur in this county--to
say the least, \ FULL and UNITED vote
is what all should aim at. The Republican
majority, take the State through, ought to
be larger this year than ever before. Let
CHITTENDEN COUNTY do her part to
make it So