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VIRGINIf- POLITICS.

The Slave DEMOCRACY of Virginia held a
State Convention at l,stersburg last week, for
the purpose of nomisliag candidate for Gov
ernor. After a stort4y. debate, the vote was
| taken, and John LetcseT, at present member
of the House of Representatives, was nominated
by decisive majority. This is another Hunter
triumph over Henry s. Wise. The opposition
of the Wise faction,f 9th the Enquirer as its
organ, against the examination of Letcher,
has been Jas bitter S3s it could have been
against candidate opposite politics; bat as
soon as the nominaio was announced. the
Enquirer wheeled ab9at and declared its reso-
luton to support NJ fletcher for Governor.
The opposition of ths Enquirer had gone to the
extent of denouncing Mr.. L. as an Abolition
list and only few days before the Conven-
ton met that journal republished the famous
Anti-Savery address Of Dr. Ruffner with
IIetchers letter endorsing it.
/ 1t is evident that tte Wise faction in Virginia
have no sery strong .epugnance to emancipa-
ton, when we see tn. ready to support man
for Governor, who, according to their own
showing, is the deas foe of Slavery. The
monster of hideouS men," which has been
hated and denounceA UNNECESSARILY, is now
caressed and spite, !. and ere long will be
embraced" Sic tfx7sa gloria nundi
But the truth is, th1t Governor Wise is dec-
dedy used up, politically, and there was no
where for him to go, & having sinned against
Americanism beyond he point of forgiveness /;
and hence he is ccf strained to fall into the
ranks of his conque pr, who, by the way, is
greatly his inferior. 2 rove rnor Wise has great
and strong points of { laracter, and his speeches
and messages show Z At he sees the great want
of Virginia-free laI 3. He has spoken many
brave words for refo ., but he has an unfortu-
nate way of falling b * upon the extravagant
ultraisms which are 3hionable at the South ;
and thus he spoils thi-,armony of his character.
and loses the confd& &c of the large masses of
the people, in order gain or keep that of the
Slave Oligarchy. kt|
The Virginia De socratc" Convention did
the business for Mr. Douglas, as well as for
their own Governor, II deliberate refusal to
express qualification = mis- success In the first
instance, a resoluti-n to that effect was
struggled through, smid the noise and con-
fusion, as sequel to, me endorsing the Admin
istration; but no soosar was the mistake dis
covered than it was directed. A Mr.. Some
body, from one Of ~ " untsrri6ed interior
counties, moved a rec ,asideration of the resolu-
tion which was carried and the resolution thrown
out, with scarcely hal a dozen votes in its favor
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DEATHS.

Died in this city, on the eth instant, of pneu-
monia, CHARLES CAPNER COLEMAN, in the ODD
year of his age.
Died in this city, on Wednesday afternoon,
at FIVE o'clock, after brief illness, Mrs. ELIZA
j. WHEAT, consort of ]. II. Wheat, Esq, in the
48th year of her age.
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SECOND "JACK SHEPPARD John Hin
son, colored, who escaped from the jail Of Ches
ter county, Pa, last May, was recaptured and
taken to his old quarters on Friday night
Since his escape from there, he has been injai
in Lehigh county, where he broke out, and a
reward Of $50 was offered for him. On Satur
day night a week, he broke out Of the Lancas
ter Jail, making the sixth time he has broken
Jail in about eighteen months-twice in Chester
county, twice in Reading, once in Lehigh, and
once in Lancaster.
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The Era presents weekly Summary O,
General News and Political Intelligence. keeps
a careful record of the proceedings Of Congress.
and is the repository of large portion Of the
most interesting speeches delivered in that body.
G. BAILEY.
Washington, d. c., Non. l, 1853.
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Davis's Pain Killer gives immediate relief in
cases of asthma and phthisic, by taking tea
spoonful in molasses, and bathing the throat
and stomach faithfully with the medicine clear
Let the flannel lie on the throat until relief is
found AZ
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NO. 624.

nlg- We are again reluctantly compelled to
,,.,none the insertion of literary notices this
rex. by the pressure of public affairs upon our
.oumus.
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The Cleveland papers are very indignant at
the acquittal of Hiram Cole, for the murder OF
his wife. The names of the jury are published
and completely riddled with the shafts of wit
and sarcasm.
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He is further understood to have voted against
Mr.. Douglas when itsseg proceeded to vote on
the nomination ~
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ROBERT BONNER,
Proprie or Of the Nssc York Ledger,
No "a Ann street. New York


No. a Ann street, New York.
b. The number of the Ledger dated January 1, 1859,
will be good for 10 dale from as IN
his number the MOUNT VERNON PAPERS" oy the
HON. EDWARD EVERETT, will be commenced Mr
Gvereus articles will be copyrighted, 90 as 10 prevent
public stion in any other paper ~s
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The gainesville Telegraph contains the follow
lowing announcement:

The Painesvlle Ielegrdph contains the Hollow
lowing announcement:
TEN MORE THINGS" CHANGED INTo Men,
Some three or four weeks since, the press gave
account of the escape of ten slaves from Virgin,
ia, in one company their pursuit by larger
number Of shareholders how they were over
taken, and fierce battle, in one of the south
ern counties of Pennsylvania, the fugitives glo-
riously triumphant--one of the noble fellows
heroically throwing himself before his old mas
ter, Just at the moment q comrade was to deal
the blow of death-with other intensely inter.
esting particulars, all showing how well the
brave fellows were fitted for Freedom" Since,
there has been many inquiries as to the final
fortune of these fugitives-and you will un,
doubtedly, Mr.. Editor, be the bearer of earnest
ly-desired intelligence to hundreds of your read
ers, when you tell them that all of the ten
last Sunday morning planted their weary feet
upon the free soil of Canada land where
mems rights are not graded by the hue of their
skin. That Sabbath was indeed day of REST
to these hunted fugitives. JOHN r. FRENCH.
PainesUilte, Dec. l, 1853.
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copy of the treaty with Siam. The Chair also
presented reports from the Superintendent Of
Public Printing and the Clerk of the House,
which were appropriately referred.
MIR. Hughes, of Indiana, offered resolution,
instructing the Committee of Ways and Means
to bring in bill appropriating a sum of money
for taking the next census, and the establish
ment of a ratio apportioning members of Con-
gress among the States. Under the rule, it lies
over till next Monday
Mr.. Houston, of Alabama, gave notice that
he would on tomorrow make a proposition to
close the debate on the Watrous case at two
o'clock, and would himself make the concluding
speech on the subject:
The House then, at quarter past four clock,
adjourned
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THIRT FIFTH CONG ESS,
Second Session.
Thursday, December 9, 1853.
SEN

Thursday, December 9, 1853
SENATE
Mr. lverson gave notice of his intention to
ask leave to introduce bill to abolish the
Thanking privilege for members of Congress
and to substitute therefor Communication in
money for postage and stationary.
Assisfant Doorkeeper.-On motion by Mr.
Clay, the Senate proceeded to the election OF
an Assistant Doorkeeper, in the place of Isaac
Holland, deceased; when Charles S. Jones re-
ceived Il votes, Lewis Clephane IL, Mr.. Bassett
3, and Mr.. Nelson l. Mr.. Jones, having re-
ceived a majority of all the votes cast. was de-
clared duly elected.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
The Speaker announced the appointment of
the standing committees, and the list was read
by the Clerk. The changes from last session
are principally to fill vacancies, and there are a
few transfers of members. I
Mr.. Morris, of Illiuois, gave notice of his in
tentlon to introduce three important bills, to
wit: l. To authorize the people of the several
Territories to elect their own Governor and
other officers. 2. To admit sugar and salt into
the ports of the United States duty free. 8.
10 amend the naturalization laws of the Uni
ted States.
The report of the Committee on the Judici-
airy In reference to the official conduct of Judge
John q. Watrous, Of Texas, was taken up as
the business first in order, after an Intellectual
effort to postpone its consideration for week.
Mr.. Chapman, of Pennsylvania, a member of
the committee, opened the case, and stated the
grounds upon which he thought Judge Watrous
ought to be impeached. Mr.. Tappan, of New
Hampshire, also a member of the committee,
replied, and explained the facts upon which the
complaint against the Judge was based. He
thought him innocent of the charges preferred,
and believed he would pass the severest ordeal
unscathed II
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adjourned.
LATER FROM EURorE.-Nep York, Dec. l2.-
The steamer Persia, from Liverpool, with dates
to the 9th ult., arrived here this evening.
The Paris correspondent Of the London Post
states that dispatches from Sir William Gore
Ouseley at Nicaragua report perfect under
standing between England and France to sup.
port the independence of Nicaragua. A small
English squadron is to be stationed for the pres
ent at Panama.
The London Globe says that the removal OF
Napier from Washington is one in the regular
course of diplomatic promotion, and arises from
no dissatisfaction on the part of the Govern
ment with his conduct or opinions in the United
States. So far from censuring him, his Gov
eminent considers that his zeal and abilities
entitle him to their best consideration Mr.
Lyons will succeed him, while Lord Napier
goes to Berlin.
Several large commercial houses at Havre
haze gstt0n PSa a tbs Ep II Mexico
Five miles Of the shore end of the Atlantic ca
BILE have been successfully laid and spliced to
the deep-sea portion of the line.
There are an immense number of reform
meetings in progress in England. 1t is under
stood that the Ministers are unable to agree on
any satisfactory scheme.
The London Times applauds President Blu
chanan's anti-flibuster proclamation, and the
editorial of the Washington Union on the sub
ject. 1t also rejoices that Mr.. Buchanan has
discarded his Ostend views
1t is considered certain that the Great East
ern will make her first trip to Portland in mid
summer.
The British Board of Trade returns show
decrease in the exports of October, as compared
with last year, of Ety. 900 sterling.
1t is stated that one of the young Princes will
visit Canada
Advices from Paris report that the Anglo
French feet will leave on the 10Th of Decem-
Der, for the Gulf of Mexico. The French feet
have on board battery af artillery, in order to
oppose the 6libusters Of America.
Senior Ros D'Olano has been appointed Cap
tain General Of Cuba. Gen. Concha remains,
however, at Havana till the Mexican dispute
shall have been settled.
The Prussian elections have resulted largely
in favor of the new Ministry.
Austria is said to have protested against the
vehement policy of the Sandman Cabinet.
Commercials THE sales Of cotton at Liver
pool for the week footed up 10000 bales, in
Guiding 500 on speculation and $500 for ex
port Middling qualities had declined on the
week l.l6 and inferior qualities had declined i'd
Consols, 49,
Richardson, Spence, & Co.'s Circular reports
-four very dull, but prices unchanged. Wheat
dull, but steady. Corn with declining tendency,
and quotations nominal Beef active. Pork
and hacon dull
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The Legislature of South Carolina have
elected Col. William H. Gist Governor Of that
State for the succeeding term of two years. The
final ballot stood Gist 81, James H. Irby 7S.
Col. NJ. E. earn has been elected Lieutenant
GOvarnnr
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SOUND DoCrRINE.-There was very fine
Anti Lecompton demonstration at Indianapolis
few days since, in which both Democrats and
Republicans participated. Among the speakers
was Hon John G. Davis, reelected to Congress
as an Anti Lecompton Democrat, who made a
noble speech, in which he declared that No
man pho dpproped the doctrine that the Constr
tuition carried Slavery into The Territories,
could carry single township in any free
,Sate-Detroit Tribune.
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BALTIMORE MARKET.

fully prepared TO Tuesday. December IA, 1883
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THE OXFORD (KfNsAs) FRAUDs.-The St.
Louis Democrat contains letter from Bait
Jones, whose name appeared signed to the GER
tifcate or return of tse fraudulent Oxford vote.
He now declares that he never put his name to
it, but that the persuasion of frie nds induced
him to keep silent
Here it is r
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The CASE OF THE SLAYER Columbia
s. C., Dec. s.-The Judges of the United
States Court declare that the law of 1920 is
constitutional. The Echo prisoners have been
remanded to Jail, to wait the action of the Grand
Jury at the next term of the court, on the
charge Of piracy.
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The Senate was not in session.
The House of Representatives was further
engaged in the consideration of the case of
Judge Watrous, Of Texas. Messrs. Reagan
Stuart, Clark, Stanton, Davis, and Richie,
spoke ON the question.
We have made brief work Of the doings of
Congress, thus far, the proceedings having
been of no general or prominent interest.
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The principal subject of discussion was the
report of the Judiciary Committee in regard to
the Impeachment of Judge Watrous, of Texas
Mr.. Billinghurst of Wisconsin and Mr.. Reagan
Of Texas favored the impeachment, and Mr.
Ready of Tennessee, member of the committee,
opposed it. The House adjourned without com
ing to decision
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Effect OF STEAM FIRE ENGINEs-The St
Louis Insurance Company has announced that
its fire rates will be reduced % per cent. This
is large reduction; and is put upon the ground
that the introduction of steam fire engines has
diminished the risk
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
CONGRESS SIGNAL.
sioSnAr, AralL II, 1858.
ENATE


A message was received from the House
announcing the adherence Of that body te
their amendment to the Kansas bill. Also
that they had passed the deficiency arpro-
priation bill
Mr.. Green gave notice that he woull
take up the Kansas bill tomorrow at one
O'clock
Mr Hale presented the petition Of the in.
mates Of the military asylum at Washington,
asking subsistence instead of continuin g
within the asylum, in which they compliant
Of abuses. The petition was referred to Z
special committee, with power to report b.
bill, and send Cor persons and papers
The Senate then adjourned to attend Mr.
Benton's funeral.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
On motion Of Mr.. Clark of Missouri, tht
House, Immediately after the reading O.
the journal, adjourned, in order to afford
members an opportunity to attend the fune-
raj ceremonies Of Hon. Thoe. H. Benton
this afternoon
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
FUNERAL OBSFQUIES.

WAsu1NGToN, April 12-The funera
services of the late Col. Benton took place
to-day at his late residence, at 2 z. NJ. All
immense crowd was present The Presi-
dent and members Of the Cabinet attended
and also large body from both Houses
The remains left for ST. Louis at 3 p. NJ.
accompanied by Messrs. Jones and Jacobs,
sons-in-law Of the lamented septuagenarian
Eneig,attoa u IIrgtnta Another com
rany of sixteen families sailed from Phila-
delphia in the steamship Virginia, on Sat
urday, for Richmond, on route for MIR
Gordon's lands, in Bath county, Va. Mr..
Gordon went with them himself, to AID them
in settling and fixing themselves upon the
lands,
Il 7'aH Compony-A volunteer eompa-
ny has been organized in Charleston, Va.
within the past week, which plumbers up,
wards of fifty members. They are COM
maudcd by Capt. Jno Rowan, and more
than twenty Of them are over six feet high
The Nee license L4u.-1he erocers Of
Petersburg, Virginia. held meeting Mon
day evening, and appointed a cammittee to
collect the fund Necessary for procuring a
legal opinion en- the constitu;ionality Of the
new license law.---Lr,3 ,ateh.
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NIiifarT garyicN.

4 recruiting station having been estab-
lished in this place, as matter Of informa-
ton wo publish some facts with regard to
the service, which have been furni6hed us
BY Lieut.. RANDALL. the recruiting officer
at this station.
The money pay Of private soldier il
Sl2 per month In addition to this pay
every soldier receives one ration .(board)
pcr day, and an abundant supply Of good
clothing. But few soldiers ever use the
supply Of clothing, in which case they re-
cciVe the valuation in money thus ;ncroas-
ing their money pay Quarters, fuel, and
! Medical attendance are always provided by
the Government without deduction from the
soldiers pay. Ifasoldier should become
disabled in The line Of his duties, the Laws
provide for him a pension or he may, if he
prefer it, obtain admission into the Military
Asylum, which will afford him comforsa-
bic home so long as be may wish to receive
its benefits.
| In regard to the hardships attending the
service, as the best proof to the contrary, it
is noted fact that alasost every good soldier
re-enlists at the expiration Of his first term
Of enlistment.
1 When soldier has served out his term
Of enlistment and desires to retire from the
service, the Government pays his expenses
from the place where he is discharged back
to the point where he enlisted
There arc many instances where the good
and neritorious conduct Of private soldiers
have been rewarded by being promoted to
/ the rank Of Commissariat officers in the
army.
With these inducements, there are but
few young men who labor for livelihood
who would not greatly benefit their pecu-
mary position Besides this, those who
enlist in the First Dragons will serve in
the new countries, the only places for grand
speculations. Many have become men of
wealth under these circumstances.
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FOR HIGHLAND COUNTY.
FOR CT,EDK

We are authorized to announce ADAM STE
TIIFSSON, AZ a Candidate for the Office Of CLERK
of the County and Circuit Courts of Highland
County.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE T
ROBSON, Esq, 4s a Candidate for the Office 0
Clerk Of the County and Circuit Courts Of High.
land County.*
FOR SHERIFF.
We authorized to announce ANDREW
BIRD, az a Candidate for the Sheriifalty Of High
land County.
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
We are authorized to announce JOSEPH BIZ.
CHEW, as a Candidate for Commissioner of the
Revenue, in District No. /, Highland County.
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National Foundry -pnbIlc nIeeilnc.


! A meeting Of citizens OF Richmond was held
at the City Hall, on Tuesday afternoon, in
pursuance Of q cali issued by the Mayor, in
viting pubic astertion To the importance Of
some action in regard to the location Of the
| National Foundry proposed % be establish
ed BY Congress.
The meeting was organized by calling
the llayor, Joseph aIayo, Esq, to the
Chair, and appointing Mr. J W. Lcwellen
! Secretary.
Capt. Clas. DimmocK offered the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which lie in
troduead with few remarks pertinent to
| the subject:
/ Whereas, the General Government is
about providing for National Foundry,
and believing its location to involve the
following elementary considerations, to wit ).
It should be central On the Atlantic coast.
but safe from sudden attacks; it should be
near spacious, central and safe harbor,
for the ready supply to ships or fleets, can
non, shot, shells, etc it Should be near the
best Of ;roS for esnnon and machinery; it
shoul't be near a2st oeol: it should have
uufailing water peer; II should be con-
venient fer Supplying rot only the Atlantic
coast, but the gulf forts, and harbors, BY
the Western rivers it should have medi-
UNI china tie and open communication at all
seasons Of the year, and, believing that
Richmond or its vieinity presents more of
these indispensable requisites than any otker
position, and believing that it would be to
the interest Of this State, and of Richmond,
as we'll as Of the General Government to
determine upon Richmond as the location Of
said Foundry therefore.
Resolved, lst That d committee Of -
be appointed to proceed to Washington, in
furtherance Of this object
Resolved, I'd. That the members Of Con-
gress from this District, and the Senators
and Representatives in Congress of the other
Districts Of this State, be most respectfully
requested to give such support to this OBJ
!! ject as they can with propriety.
| Resolved, Sd. That copy of the above
preamble and resolutions DO forwarded to
the Honorable Secretary Of War, the honor
able Secretary Of the Navy. and to the hon
! orable Senators and members Of Congress
for this State.
! uli' ooGico lyons moved tAe a'i"ptloi VI
the preamble and resolutions The motion
was carried unanimously.
| On the further motion Of Mr.. Lyons, the
following resolution was adopted:
! Resolved, That copy Of the foregoing
preamble and resolutions be furnished to
the City Council, with the request that they
! take such concurrent action on tho subject
! rs tO them NAV Seem necessary and Dranar
! On motion Of Mr.. ]. NJ. Gregory, the
blank in the LIST resolution was filled with
five"