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Arrival Of the California OveYland
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Arrival OF the Cslifornis 0vs1land
ST. Lorrs, Dec. 12.-The Overland Mail of the
18th ult. arrived last night.
The steamship CoItez. with New York mail |
and passengers Of October Goth, had not arrived |
ut San Francisco when the mail LEFT, and consid-
erable anxiety was felt, as abe Was fully week |
orer due.
The steamship Northerner was also several
days orcr due from Puget Sound, but 1t is pre-
su1ned thatiiGen. Scott has detained her. !
The tux on goods owned abroad and sold by
commission merchants in San Francisco, has
been declared unconstitutional.
Twenty thousand francs worth of diamonds
recently smugg1ed into San Francisco, had been
forfeited To the Government,
In the case of Boggs r.. the Nezced Mining
Company, involving the title Of Col Fremont
to the Mariposa estate, md the exclusive right
to the minerals contained therein, the Supreme
Court has decided in favor of Boggs The Court
decided that the charge Of fraud in the survey
was not sustained Or suhstantated, and argued
that il there had been fraud, it would not inYa1i
date the patent. The Court only partially met
the point as to the ownership Of the minerals,
but substantially gives the gold Is well as the
Vate grants Of land are not open to The public
to search for uinerals-
Accounts from Carson Valley say that the
efectoul On the 1ath for Delegate to Congrsss
from Nevada Territory, resulted IS far rs
heard from, in the unanimous election Of John
J.. .NirsieE.
lhu 1trritorial Enttrqrise, published at Ge-
noa, says that rich silver lode, supposed to be
| q continuation of the Comstock vein, had been
discovered just east Of that place, and stamp
| ede of slmost the entire population Of Carson
Valley and Genoa, had taken place.
but transactions were confined to usual lots
| without change Of rates. Money comes IN
| sparingly from the country, and the remit
tancea BY the steamer Of the Goth would be Light.
Gold bars were scsrce and high.
4 dispatch from San Francisco to Gilroy, sig
hours later than nail dates, says the cargo OF
the bark cornet WAS sold at auction and high
ranging from 10 to rs. Sugars aud nee did not
meet the riews of importers. The deman for
money for the steamer 10 morrow continues
good, and bars scarce aud high.
The right of the Americans to maintain a
magistrate in San Juan is fully conceded, but
bis jurisdiction was limited to tiose cases which
are amenab1e to the LAWS Of the United Suites
We hare no right to collect revenue, but We
hare Treasury Agent at San Juan, 10 prevent
smuggling into the ports on the Sound.
The graves at chjfiqui hare been abandoned
for tho gold uashings. $4,000 worth Of golc
images had arrived an Panama from Chiriqui.
S0E7H .axEnIcA.--Adrices from Carthngent
state that the revolutionists had taken Aenpe:
| in fight which lasted thirty hours, and Gen
Coroza1 was marching to attack the goresnmeu
forces at Darrauquillo.
A destructive lire had occurred ut Gala,
Ffanchuds, Valparaiso.
Much uneasiness was felt ut Chilli, but ther
had been no fresh outbreak,
The damage caused by an earthquake Cap1p
was estimated at q million md hall OF dol
lars.
Us: Minister Bigler hnd settled The Amer
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1853 GREAT 1850
Central Short Line Route

PITTSBURGH. IT, WAYNE / CHICAGO. AND
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROADS.
To III E.ISTEK.T CETxE&
, 1859-12-13

The DluT Game In Sauth Cnrcltna.
WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-THE Charleston Coa-
ritr says The Committee Of Federal Relations OF
the Legislature. recommends the passage OF
resolutions reatliru,iBg the position Of South
Carolina, declaring the right 10 secede from the
mon cause to sustain her in tho vindicasion Of
the institutions Of the South. The committee
recommend TINT the military contingent fund
be increased to slpo, 900.
, 1859-12-13
rpHt {>f3lcC Robbery and Arhnn.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 1S-D. PaIu,er, Jr from
St. Louis an a,nbEotypist, robbed the Postotlice
Mt Athens. Ga, On Friday last. aud attempted to
fsethe building. lie was arrested and confessed
his guilt. 4 sum Of money and number Of
stamps which he had we're recovered. He WAS
committed o;,if
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Shipped East ya H. s. Railroad. Hog

Ile martetfo. HoEA during The week Las been very
tve With sales Ct light Hogs range Of t4<094 and
bezyy 4t759os-she market clcsax quet and seaay,
With none 1e1 over.
Cattle hase sold daring Tia week st tt3:0o for thin,
70 for fais, aud for good to exsrl.
Tt0S. NICoY,ES
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Axsor, Ill, Dec. l2.-Duteher / Wsman's
Steam FIGURING Mill blew up nt 9 o'clock this
morning, mangaing the engineer badly Loss
n5out $500.
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Fire.

Providence, 4. T., Dec. 10.-The store Of
James Rhodes was destroyed By fire yesterday,
together With 400 bales ofmidland cotton. The
loss is about 900.
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RalIrna0s.



~ RAILROAD.
u aca AHes Iasaisy Nov. l:h 1850 trains viii n, ~
apao~aaaa7s (suadaJs rxerptsd);
LEAVE RACINE.
II 1918 P. NJ 81 thr Ch.easa .nH tH aeastE& Sa!s9o
way. and 4s7Vink Il FfrrtS, ~ r. En- .'a ~
south-atEylnE as fsyspor Al s:is = II IL "s@ A'a
LEAVE FnEEFUKT.
ossss sine win tsaas o. tbe Mas,ne. apa ec s1i
Eheaxo K. X, Tor A[lxaukes snd q. 1-..n A's @S4
Accommodation trs1n leaves BeoIt r. p,r,,. ~ s..n
vestesu RsiIWsy ~ u % Caseako aud no1b
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ARRIVED. Dec Il.
kehf EaEe Ing Corne, Detroit ead iT1avesss nay so
feet lumber.
Eco~ storm, Howard, White L,ke, eo N starea
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S1E*k@2zG1H> SHWN NJ 1CE@
Sr. Louis, Dec. le+-The Steamer 4Auut Lefty,
hence to Keokuk, is reported sunk ut Cape Au
Grisby, by ice. Total loss valued at $40. .000.-
Also it ia reported Steamers Canada aud Ba!ti-
more sunk by ice near Alton. Lastcr.valucd nj
Bis ,t1fp1
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NEW Yozk, Dec. l2.-There is q Propeller BE-
low supposed to he thu ateA0ar Weaef, ,dus with
/ daJs later advicea from Europe.
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MONDAY Esuua, Dec u. Lea.
The receipts during the past twenty-four
hours were a. fellows:
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Southern Sale aud Shipping Stock YAtds renorted
Is Tor tha uA1L1 PRksa TnlacnE, by Taas. Nsceyxs
for The week ending Dec. 11h, 1859. $500
Stock Resolved for the week;
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Return of Lake Vessel from Europe.
New lozK, Dec. ll.-Arrived- Schooner
Republican, Of Huron, Ohio, from Cadiz ria
Fayaj,
, 1859-12-13

ILLINOIS CENT, RAILROAD.
L YEtNTYE ARR INGfMEET.

yLLlNOlS CENI. KA1lhCAD.
J. WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
On asd afseI sESDAT De- u is:9 trains wti1!asy'
Loais Jefferson Gy, Peoria GA!saturk Decatur spEtnK
nei. e. Joseph Tet1s uAute ETaas7s. Ca!so, Asuphs
YIck.burx Matches, New JE!sans and No.lla,
lay E1p1e3s AZ 40 a-s. sundays excepted AEst1tuE
1t sptuxdtld Is p.- ST. Louis 1t II ~ Carlo II
5eam Memphis u 20 pm ue1t dsy, and New C,tsans
Mil Espress \ $50 ?. ~ satuzaays excepted, AMY
Ing Il Peoria u e&s a-.; GAeaburth II i1la Sill. 81
Lsus ar LEO Cairo \. pm Men Pit 70 an 'ee-
ana car, anu New orleans u ~ Pm, toiia1Ar.
On Saturday night Passenger Eaf viii b run 70 GTAaA
On The Express fse Sht leaving Chicago y s1Q p.m-
Train. aF7sve In Chicago II 3 - Am. and o.t5 ?. H.
Elcx Sleeping Cars On all tlEht ttans o..
BaEga1s checked throukh - Caaio. 81 Louis hnd a-
Joseph. ,r-,rrrr.
For ss1e II oass in The Graf Cspta d
DOT also at the oes Of tho fsontFh Fort WAJnt Anc
Ehzep Railroad Company. corner Of Dearborn Ana a1-
dQlph atseets md t AchiSan centIa Railroad of6ee
on xar5oEn sssx, between Lake and Randolph sssesu
HYDE PARK Az . WOoDLAWS TRAINS.
Leave Chicago n TOO AN, Leave Woodll~n II s-n
- t4-11 noon, 10p n
Communication tickets At reduced rates, rood for ths
opths, be obtained hy applying ii the ofeo Of 1s
os1s'-4 : - Y. i: ARTHUR. Superintendent.
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CNTTI'S OHIO WIIISkY.-20O
NJ barre:,, for eae p7 co1:1, FAnIANk co..
, 1859-12-13

HTAYFLONER WIIISKY.-lO0
N1 barrels F.taan'a celebrate. band. fpt sa!tby
COIL, FABIAN 4 CO.,
, 1859-12-13

HALSET g. KING, lGs Clark
- street, only anshofi1ed AErass IN Ch!eako fof IA
ale Of BoEen's and JAqueA rusr Wlnes and Br1ndie
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09

Rsig" The Cincinnati Gazette, speaking of n union
of the Opposition, very coldly intmatcs that it may
do if the union is upon a conservative Republican
platform. The Republican platform has but one
plank not embraced in the platforms of other parties
and that is opposition to the extension of slavery
Now the idea Of placing the southern Opposition
upon such platform is Supremacy ridiculous and
they who profess to anticipate such a result have
no other intention than TO labor for n purely sec
tional triumph, and for the defeat Of any move
ment which looks TO any other result That this
is So is manifest from facts that can not he denied
The Republicans organized upon one idca-rcc-
dom in the Territories. The democrats ofthe North
rayoring the same idea, and determined not to he
supplantcd in popular favor by this new organiza-
ton, entered heartily into the movement and
strange to say, were lacked by the democrats Of
the South. The result was the enactment of the
Eansas-Nchraska hill, acknowledged to he more
effective for freedom in the Territories than even
sincere in their declarations that they We're opposed
to the extension Of slavery, and had no desire &c
interfere with it where it already exists, their aim
being accomplished by the prompt assistance Of the
whole democratic parity they were bound to ccasC
The agitation Of the subject and dsband their purely
sectional organization, But so far from adopting
this rational policy, they continue their struggle,
tor that which they have already obtained, and in,
suit tho Opposition of the South by demanding
that they shall unite with them in their unholy
crusade against sayCry-uut in the Territories lie,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
CITY ORDINANCE.


= be II ordqm4d' By The mayor asd Alderman N The
Gin Of C7arkstige:
lst That heienitcr any person Or rersons 50 dis
posed shall have permission to put on the DIVER and
keepAmoored within the City limits, any Wharf
Boat OF other Water Craft for the Receiving, Stor-
ing, Shipment and Sale Of. any and all kinds of
Produce or Merchandise or for the transaction OF
any other kind of business permitted in the city, by
first complying with the provisions Of the End sec
ton of this ordinance.
SEC. md All persons, before putting on the River
any Wharf or other Boat for the transaction of u
Commission, Storage or any other business, shall
first pay into the City Treasury the sum Of 500,
which shall be in lieu Of ali privilege charges.
He or they shall then enter iato Bond with the
City, giving good security, in further sum of $500,
conditioned that he or they shall collect on account
of the City Wharfage, at the rate charged by the
Union Wharf Company; and when any boat shall
have paid wharfage TO the Wharf Company, then
such boat shall not pay anything TO the Wharf Boat
When any person or persons shall have complied
with the above conditions he or they shall receive
license for one year Provided said wharf boat
be moored not nearer than 100 yards above OF
below the Union Company's Wharf Dos
SIC. 3rd. All former orders of the City Boat
granting Wharf Boat privileges be and are hereby
repealed. Passed November 9th, 1859. %
GEO SMITH, Mayor.
CHAS. G.. SMITH, Recorder. '-'
( nnc q 'kQ . .
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
Hanging of Brown.

UARPERs FERRY, Dec. 2.
lohn Brown was hung to-day at halfpast eleven
o'clock.
The military assembled at o'clock and were
posted in the field leading to the place of execution,
and also at various points laid down in the gen
era orders. Everything was conductud with the
stricest military discipline as if the town was in
state of siege. Mounted scouts were stationed in
guards were stationed out towards the Shenandoah
mountains. In the rear the military on the field
were formed in two hollow squares. Within the
inner one was the scaffold, and between the inner
and outer lines the citizens admitted. no one
being admitted outside the lines except the noun
tain guards
AT IL o'clock the prisoner was brought out of the
Jail, accompanied by Sheriff Campbell and his as
sistants and Capt. Avis, the j0ilor. small wagon
containing q white pine coffin driven up or
which Brown took his seat. Six companies of in.
tantry and rifles, one company Of horse, and the
General and his staff numbering twenty-five Off
GERS headed the procession and moved towards thu
place of execution. Brown was not accompanied
by any minister, he desired no religious cere
monies either in the Jail or on the scaffold. III
looked calmly around on the people, and appeared
| fully sef-possessed He mounted the scaffold will
Sheriff. He then bid farewell TO Capt. Avis an,
Sheriff Campbell; and ut half-past II o'clock tn
scaffold was sprung and with few slight struggle
John Brown yielded up his spirit. His body wa
placed in the coffin, and is on the way to TIar
Iper's Ferry to be delivered to his wife, under
strong military escort ....
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09

nea- The accident which befell the Hon Green
Adams, member of Congress is thus mentioned by
the Richmond Messenger. 1t will not only prevent
his being present at the opening of the session
Monday, but may prove fatal to him;
"The Hon. Green Adams, member elect from
this district to Congress, who purposed reaching
this place on last Monday, en- route for Washington,
was prevented from doing so 10y an alarming acct
dent. From aprivate letter we learn that on Sat
urlny night he went to his law office in Barbour:
vile to get some papers which he desired to use
and in cropping for his candle and matches he stunt
bled and fell upon of the front posts Of n chair
which had been broken and was sharp pointed
The point penetrated his neck Immediately above
the collar bone and his life for considerable time
was utterly despaired Of Eminent physicians from
a distance were Immediately sent for to aid those
of Barbourvle in his restoration The last accounts
report him somewhat better, but far from out Of
danger"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
ny The LegislatuIe of Mississnni is abo

By The Legislature of Mississippi is about to
appropriate large sum to procure arms for the
volunteer companies of the State. Virginia is put
ting itself in attitude of defence, and we hope to
see similar lsudable spirit animating the citizens
of Tennessee. Nothing will be lost by prompt and
efficient measures for protection, whilst such policy
is tho very best security for the continuance OF
peace. We wish to see the thing done in a quiet
firm, and dignifed manner-frec from everything
like ostentaton, or bravado. AS the first step, in
this section we would like to see the Montgomery
Guards revived, fully equipped, and regularly
drilled What say the officers to this suggestion
And whilst on the subject of protective policy
we beg leave to suggest that the magistrates in the
various Districts appoint patrols, enjoining upon
them the necessity of vigilance that portion
our population which is the especial favortc Of nor
thcrn fnnaticism. It has not been long since such
prccauton was eminently needed, and there neve
| is time when it is not Of infinite advantage.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
TH1RTY-s SIXTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.

r. WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.
HoWse-The interest in the organization Of the
House is, if possible, on theincreaA Long hefore
noon the galleries were deusely filed, and crowds
were unable to obtain adRfttsnce. Notwitffstand-
ing the nclemency of the weather, there is the
usual attendance ofladies. On the floor there were
the customary saWatieRs among members and
Others, and pleasant excitement prevailed every
where.
Mr.. Allen, Clerk of the last House, called the
House to order at noon. The din of voices immc
diately ceased Spectators were excluded from the
floor, and the members took their seats. The roll
was called and 23l membets answered to then
names. The ahsentees were Stallworth and Ian
dram of Ala, Brown and Adams of KY, Hindmar
and Rusk Of Ark, and Hamilton Of Texas
On motion Of Mr.. Phelps, the House agreed tC
proceed to the election Of Speaker UiUd UOce. Mr.
Houston nominated Mr.. Sherman. Mr. Adrian
nominated Mr. Davis, of Indiana. Mr.. HaskiI
nominated Mr. Hickman, of Pennsylvania. Mr.
Stephens nominated Mr. Grow, of Pennsylvania
Mr. Briggs nominated Mr.. Boteler, Of Virginia
| Numerous voices, inpatient "" Call the roll"
The Clerk appointed Messrs. Houston Corwin
Adrian and Briggs, tellers
| Mr.. Florence said-In listening to the call of tn
roll, noticed that several members were absent
In order to enable them to participate in the cleo
! ton, move the House adjourn till tomorrow.
| Mr.. John Cochrane-l hope the gentleman vii
Withdraw the motion. ..
! Mr.. Cobb-Oh let us have one vote. Laughter.
The House took the vote by acclamaton, ami
which and laughter Mr.. Florence withdrew his mo
ton, and the House proceeded to vote.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09

BkS- The editor of the Knoxville Wig, in re-
cent letter from New York, says;
"To learn what villainy is going on at home, il
is necessary to come far North this city. | am
now able to state without the fear of contradiction
that in former contract for the House Printing
Wendell paid to Samuel A. Smith, Of East Tennes-
see $1,000 his part Of the profits and for services
rendered in getting him the big fat job This pay.
ment was made in whole, or in part through the
Ocoee Bank, at Cleveland, through which, a lis
cal agent Smith drew his drafts, every of which
Wendell honored. Good Heaven just think of {
member of Congress bccominga sharer ofthe profits
in sush frauds perpetrated the National Trea
sury II H..t
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09

SOUTHERN INTERCHANGEABLE would be well for
Northern merchants and manufacturers who care TO
retain the custonR and patronage Of Nirginians to
inform themselves Of public sentiment in this State,
at present on the subject of further commercial in
tercourse with the free States, We published, not
long since, the pertinent reply OF merchant of this
city to the query of Northern drummer, why he
had stopped buying goods from the firm he had rep
resented because you are abolitionists, and
would see you all Id before would buy another
cents worth from YOU" We were called upon to
givethe name of the city merchant by number
Of citizens who desired to patronze him. Since,
then, the spirit which animated that gentleman has
rapidly spread, and hear of various instances in
which Northern "drummers' have been fatty noti-
fed that it altogether useless for them to solicit
'orders' here. We accidentally witnessed one OF
these scenes yesterday between proD,Heat whole
sale merchant and a New York merchant of the
"conservative' kind. There was no excitement
whatever, on either side--but the Nirginiau told
the New Yorker, with tone of calm determine
ton, that he would no longer purchase goods in
New York, or any other city North of Baltimore
This feeling is spreading here and in all candor
tell the conservative Northcrners that unless
they "crush out and put down those shameless re
vilers of the South, who are now directing publ,
sentiment in the North, they must expect genera
withdrawal of Southern patronage. That result
we say is incvitable-R Richmond Wig
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
LAND FOR SALEl

The undersigned offers for sale tract Of land,
containing about six hundred acres, two or three
miles from New Providence, and some five or six
from GAINESVILLE, and lying between the Dover and
Garrettsburg roads-and near the former.
This land is I'LL heavily timbercd excepting IS,
or 30 acres which cleareG-lies very well and
soil goodaud is in all respects, susceptible of be-
ing made fnc farm-particuarly adapt, to the
growth of tobacco-yet to produce well all our
staples.
In this land fine opportunity is offered, sithex
to one desiring q permanent settlement, or tenn
porary investment as il will be sold on very liberal
terms.
CHARLES NJ. HITTER
Nov. 4, 1859, II.
Mr. Alexander Scay win show the land 10 any
one desiring 10 examine it, and give any iniorms-
ton as to its quality, &c.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09

audible. Ne wished TO show why the resolution
ought TO pass and 10 present 10 the American peo-
pie the position certain gentlemen occupied rs re-
CARDS the Spcakership. Heretofore the people were
divided rs Democrats and Wings. There was con-
servative and fanaticsl feeling There was scarcely
fdpnd an american citizen who advocated insur-
rection, robbery, and dissolution. No party since
this government has had history, however fond of
power has had, until now, so much disregard to
the popular will as to send forth to the country at
large document advising Che disiranchisement and
numbering of large portion of the people.
Mr.. Kilgore of Indiana explained, and was under
stood to say that he condemned, as strongly the
gentleman from Missouri possibly could the avowal
of such sentiments. H..i
Mr. Burnett moved an adjournment to be deter
mined by yeas and nays. ..t. -.s.r1 .Is
| Without concluding the consideration Of the sub
ject the House adjourned.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
To John Brown, Commander of the Army at Har-
per's Ferry, Charestown, jefferson county, Va
Care of Tailor, Charlestown: .'rr .. ..
CHArrASooGA, Tenn, Nov. 20, 1855


John BrOpn-Sir; Although vengeance is not
mine, confess that do feel gratified to hear that
you stopped in your iendish career ut Harper
Ferry with the loss of your two sons You can now
appreciate my distress in Kansas when you then
and there entered my house at midnight, and ar
rested my husband and two boys, and took them
out of the yard, and in cold blood shot them dead
in my hearing. You can't say you done it to free
our slaves: we had none, and never expected to
own one; but has only made me poor, dsconso-
late widow with helpless children. While l feel
for your folly do hope and trust you will meet
your just reward. Oh, how it panied my heart tc
hear the dying groans Of my husband and children
If this scrawl gives you any consolation, you art
welcome to it. MAHALA DOYLE.
N. B.-My son. John Doyle, whose life begged
Of you, is grown up, and is very desrons to bC
at Charlestown the day of your execution; woulC
certainly be there if his means would permit it, thai
he might adjust the rope around your neck if Gov
Wise would permit. NJ. d.
party of gentlemen at once subscribed th'
amount but the letter being detained, it was ascer
tained young Doyle could not arrive in time.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09

.BSyr' Old Brown has paid the penalty Of his
crimes, ard we hope there win now be an abate-
ment Of the folly which has made Wise ridiculous
and, through him, reflected upon the frmness and
wisdom of the South. lie hoped no doubt, by his
fussngand braYado to increase his prominence be-
fore the Charleston Convention and, at the same
time win back for the democrats of Virginia the
character for devotion to southern institutions
which they forfeited by the election Of John Letcher
But he will find that he has overreached himself
and the clustering he has displayed will be urged
against him or the ground that it has destroyed his
availability at the North-that being the leading
consideration with every democratic Convention
The marching and counter-marching, as his credul-
ty was played upon by hoaxing letters and dis
patches will render him more and more ridiculou,
the excitement dies away until he shall have be
come bye-word in the mouths Of both sections
and his chances in the Convention will decrease
with the increase Of this feeling