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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-01-20
"a. S. Journal.

* eLpN 4 6AS1 al obcaLtN n sLrdN2s
and significant scene Tor this enlightened
and Christian age, and in our boasted Re-
public, ,rsnspired at the peaceful and God
fearing and God-serving village of Oberlin
on the afternoon of Tu esday, the Ifeh Of
January, 1859. It was literally the Feast
of the Felons," for the Thirty-seven good
ctiz-ns of Lorain county, indicted By the
Grand Jury of the United States District
Court OF Northern Ohio Ut der the Fugitive
Slave Act. for the crime of console nticus
and faithful observance OF the higher law OF
the GciGen r lie, sat down with their wives
une Number of invited guests to sump-
tueus re2est at the Palmer House. II was
in the best sense good social dinner, fol-
lowed by real "feasI Of reason and How of
ruui." The entertainment was given by
the Indicted citizens oil Obsriin to their
brerh.en in bonds. Speeches ware made,
tousts we're drank, and letters read, and n
glorious and ''improvine" time generally
was had - Cleveland Lea der
HoERrp BUTcHgRY OF 400 MEyicAs SoL.
DIyEs.--The correspondent Of The Dayton
Journal at Aspinwall writes under date o.
December 30, as follows: -....
In the engagement between the Resc-
tiOnists' force and thoss Of Vidanri, iour
hundred Of The iatter's men were capiared
by the former, who, after seeing them dis
armed, and taking from them their mos
vslua lie equipments, ordered his second in
commard to take them irom his sight ina
do with tn m as he thought fit. This in.
human wretch, who we'll knew what woulc
ensue fr IN such a course, placed them in
the hands of his soidisry, who were just
then in a besstly state Of intoxicstion.--
They fell upoa the captives, who were en-.
tire Is defenseless. and horrible massacr,
followed. A, the end Of the terrible scene
the lieless bodies of four hRzdrsd human
beings were found stretched upon The grount
mangled and sweltering n their blond
patent sacrifice 70 the bloody cause of lib
erty''
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-01-20
Vice President Brecke enridge on
Departed Statesmen.

Ths following is an extract OF the eso-
ausa, address of Vice President Bre cken-
ridge, made on Tuesday week. on the oc-
casion OF the departure OF the Senators from
the old to the new chamber. in the Nation
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-01-20
-GLEANINGS FROM LATE MAILS

@Grant Thorburn of New York, has
been appointed agent to take charge Of and
and adorn Mt. Vernon. recently purchased
BY the Ladies. A good appointment.
01-From the appearance of Mount Vesu-
vius, fears are seriously entertained of the
total destruction of the towns of Resini and
Portici. at its base.
CASNAsALIsM.-Ths United States ship
Vsndalia had been cruising in the South
Pacific, and Learning that at the town Of
Lemate, the inhabitants had captured 2
men Zone IN American, the other natural
lied Pussian) and eat them. The Vandalia
visited it, destroyed IFS houses, killed SO
and wounded others. The Americans had
six men wounded. 81.
@The following sonnet. inspired by
the beauty and perfection of Jones's bust o.
Chase, is entirely worthy that noble work
Can we praise the poet more than :his'
There are lines in this sonnet Of true ex
cellence. "A broio the Centuries lore." i
6ne expression of lofty idea, and ther
the fe elicity OIL 9.-1
-- n, ,,,rB1s n<c5<
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-01-20
NO p<drO7e HttdS
HIS SOIL that brfcthes itself IN marble Geeds!
SONNET.

A nosle soul is breathing from the clav
What takes the semblance OF his soul ul,from thee;
A noble soul noble man s must be:
One OF the few who knelt not to To-day.
Nor oetty s,ampings of ine applausive Hour;
Bu, in the hush o Truths uprising light,
Upheld IN word, and dared in deed the right
Nor sued the many-headed god for power,
q beauliiul! on the calm lips, content,
Brea,hes the high presence Of life well spent :
A brow the Centuries love. No marble needs
His soul that brsaihes iiselfin marble needs:
0be il long Ohio's uuest son,
Before this marble here, contains that soul alone
..r -- JJP
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-01-20

Orders have been issued from the War
Department. similar 10 those which were
sent to Kansas, pending former troubles
namely. 20 use the four or FIVE companies
Of troops now there, as posse eomitatzs to
enforce he laws during the present die.
tor ,hnce in that Territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
For the Spectator.
Congressional.

This is the last opportunity for saying word to
the people the election is only two days OF. 1t
will then be seen whether the people OF Augusta
prefer gentleman almost raised in their own
county one against whose character nothing can
be urged, except that he was nominated by
convention, and thus according to the arguments
of some has been made deeper-dyed Demo-
crat than he would otherwise have been, or take
a man whom they know very little about, and
what little they do know, not to his advantage.
| have heard it urged that it was best to elect
Harris because at the end of the term he could
be turned out and another whom they like bet
ter put in his place. The argument is absurd
What man In the district can be found strong
enough to beat Harris two years hence, who has
shown himself strong enough, without the slight
show of right the endorsement of the party at
this time would give him, to beat their nominee
Rely on it, if John Harris goes 10 Congress now,
he goes for life, because the Democracy when
he Is forced on them will try and make the best
of him.
And then how will it be with the Opposition
that party which boasts of being the most con-
servative in existence2 After departing from
their principles, after "doing evil that good may
come of it"-what do they gain2 Democrat
who would take more pleasure in accommodating
them2 One who would not be as rabid against
their partya In word, more conservative
mani On the contrary, isn't it reasonable to
suppose, that the Democratic party being strong.
est in the district, and be, having offended q
very large portion of it by running against the
regular nominee, would do all in his power to
propitiate them and remove their suspicious oil
his fidelity, by doing all in his power for their
advantage and to your disadvantage And, gen
tlemen, from your knowledge of the man you
can guess how far he would go. Remember,
gentlemen, it lies with you to decide this con
test. Reflect well before you act. If you de.
decide to make futile attempt to break down
the Organization of the Democratic party by
electing Harris, well and good, we will take him
and as | said before make the best of him.
for one have not doubt but that he will make
ample amends for the injury he has done his
party, by the damage he will have to do yours
to make friends with US. A READER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
Election Day.

More can be accomplished for Goggin on the
day of election by a few active men at every
precinct, than has been effected during the whole
canvass, if the men are on hand to put their
shoulders to the wheel and do the work. Many
honest Democrats see and feel the evils en-
tailed upon them, and upon their State and
country, by the party with which they have
beer cooperating and would not be unwilling
to see change Many Others are seriously
disincliued to vote for Letcher, and word 10
such may induce them to unite with us IN the
effort to bring about change in the CONDITION
of affairs, or OF least induce them to remain
neutral in the contest. Let active, energetic
men be at every precinct in the County, to
counsel the doubling, encourage the timid, and
sustain by their presence and appreciation any
Democratic voter who may express willing
ness or desire to shake off the trammels OF
nartv and vote his real sentiments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
Edinburgb Review for April.

The first article, ''Female Industry" gives
sketch of the labors and emoluments OF females
in Great Britain, from the days of King Alfred,
when the surplus women and girls of England
were sold into slavery in Ireland, down to the
present time, when under the factory and other
systems of labor they are still scarcely Tess than
slaves. "Bsrth's Discoveries in Africa, is elab-
orately reviewed, and the author pronounced a.
mone the first, if not the gerry FIRST, of African
travellers. "Dr. Trench on English Dictionaries"
forms the subject of al article favoring the pro-
posed publication of new Dictionary by the
London Pathological Society, and critclSlng, Wild
some severity. Noah Webster and other distln-
ouished photographers. "The West lndles as
thew were and are," gives more hopeful vie"
of the British W. |. Islands than is generally en-
tartaiped The article on Montenegro" gives
oraDbic account of that Mountain Country and
its brave people who have so long withs1oou Tue
attempts of the Turks to suhjugate them. NJ
aed Guns and Modern Tactics" shows the stride;
which have recently been made In the improve
ment of implements of war. "Sir f. PalgraVes
Normandy and England" "Major Hodson's Life
in India, and an interesting article on the pollt
cal relations OF austria, France, and Italy" t'
which countries all eyes are now turned, com
nlete this number of the Review.
Republshed by Leonard Scott & Co., 81 Colo
Street, New York Price, So year, or 81 wher
taken with Blackwood's Magazine or any OF th'
other British Quarterlies republished by the same
| House
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
To The Voters of Augusta County.

l urgently call upon you to assemble on
Thursday next, at your respective places of vo.
ting, and there record your votes in behalf of
Goggin, Wiley and Preston. hope no Wing
or American will be absent on that day. Who
will deny that if we were menaced by foreign
foe, but that thousands, yea, tens of thousands,
would flock to the standard of their country to
defend it2 We have foe in our midst far more
dangerous than foreign foe, who under the
cover of patriotism is sapping the foundation OF
our glorious free institutions, which if not ar
rested by the voice of the people must fall to
the ground Gail upon you, freemen OF the
good old County of Augusta, to rise in the ma
iesty of your strength, and, so far as your voice
will extend, hurl from power the present corrupt
party which has brought the country to the
verge of ruin. To the polls, then, all you that
love your country better than party, and all will
be well. A WIG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
Rally Wings J

There will be meeting of the Club to-mor-
row "wednesday night, the last rally of the
Canvass. Robert L. Doyle, Esq, our able and
efficient County Elector, will address the meet
ing, and we need not say that he will give us &
spirited and soulstirring address, calculated tt
warm every man up for the active operations
of the day of Election. The meeting will be
held at Union Hall, and We hope that there
will be general turnout of the Opposition
forces on the occasion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

ITALIAN VOLUNTEERS bout one-hslf of the
Neapolitan exiles have left England for Piedmont
to take their part, with pen or sword, in what
they firmly believe will be q war of Italian lib
GRAFTON. They have been furnished with means
to take them to Turin, and support them mod
estly while there. In New York, the Post says,
for several months number of well-to-do ltal-
ian citizens have been winding up their business
to return to Europe at the first outbreak of hos
tities. On the other hand, there are many
German citizens who sympathize with Austria,
and Cincinnati journal informs Us that within
the past two weeks upwards of thirty young
Germans have left that city for Europe, for the
purpose of taking part In the coming imbrogllo
between their countrymen and the French.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
Elliott,s Knob.

Capt. P. o. Palmer informs us that he is ma
king arrangements to erect flag on Elliotts
Knob, on Saturday, the 18th of June next. La
dies and gentlemen generally are invited to be
present on the occasion. 1t is expected that
each party will bring supply of eatables. Mr.
Herring, of Buffalo Gap Hotel, has undertaken
to clear out the path and make it more conve'
nient for ladies. Should the weather be unfa-
vorable on the 18th, the excursion will be post
poned till the following Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

THE French IN lrALY-A letter from Turin,
dated April 30th, says:
Since I commenced this letter other French
troops have arrived, and one sees soldiers and
officers about the streets, the former fraterniziDg
with the National Guards and with few stray
Piedmontese soldiers still here. AS far as my
observation goes the French have every reason
to be we'll pleased with their reception in Tu.
rim. Ats this afternoon battalion of the 43rd
Infantry marched down to the Genoa station,
amid the cheers of the mob, and were sent oil
by train. A detachment OF another regiment
shortly afterwards followed. 1t is reported
that the King will leave this city tomorrow for
the frontier. Yesterday he went down to Chi
vasso and the Dora, with Generals Canrobet aud
Neil. to inspect the defensive works erected on
that part of the line, where large Sandman
force is stationed The probable movements
and plan of the campaign of the Austrians give
rise to much speculation; but, of course, nothing
is known. The prevalent idea seems to be that
thew will attack on several points at once, but
doubt if. even at the War Office, up to late
hour last night there was any very strong opin-
ion as to what they were likely to do. 1t is
impossible even to speak decidedly as to the
relative strength of the two armies, since one,
and probably the other also, is continually re-
ceiying reinforcements. With excellent troops
and good knowledge of the country on both
sides, it appears as if, barring any violent dis
parity of numbers, superior generalship must
in great measure carry the day.
The following letter has been received from
Genoa, dated the 2Sth of April
On the 26th the French troops began to land.
From daylight almost all the inhabitants were
assembled on the ramparts, which have view
of the sea, impatiently awaiting the arrival OF
the first French ship. At length the Algesiras
and Redoubtable appeared at the entrance to the
port. Forthwith 0auas were raised on all sides
for France, the Emperor, and the allies. The
Sandman naval authorities had made excellent
arrangements for the landing. After the ar
tillery had fred The usual salute General Ba-
zaine landed on the quarantine quay. The first
French soldiers had scarcely set foot on land
when the crowd rushed to the quay, shouting
for the Emperor and for France, at the same
time embracing the French soldiers as if they
had .just gained great victory. Every day
since French soldiers continue to arrive, and two
or three ships at least come in from Toulon.-
Marshal paraguay d'Hilliers arrived this morn
ing. The population Of Genoa is exclusively
occupied with their new friends. The city
presents the appearance of camp rather than
that of commercial town. The people walk
arm 10 arm with the soldiers and see that they
are comfortably lodged. The most fashion
able ladies as well as the wives of operatives
amuse themselves in visiting the camp OF the
Turcos in the valley of the Pelavera. Yor
cannot imagine the interest created by tho Tur
Co.'S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

Has BEAT RETREAT Lieut.. Montague
has beat retreat, and is now in Washington
We have been all along satisfied that he was too
cute to follow Goggin IN the West, where bis
anti-Internal Improvement record could be SO
effectually used against him, Thus it is-Letch-
er is afraid to face the people Of the East, and
the Lieutenant is afraid to face the people of the
Westl What unmanly fellows What infinite
demagogues Shame upon them! st'.'a
People of Virginia, will you elect such men to
the highest Office within your gift ?-Richmond
Whi1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
Tho I.oeusts.

Mr.. Fl. D. Whitcomb, Chief Engineer of the
Central Railroad informs US that the western
slope of the Blue Ridge is now covered with mil
lions of locusts. They appeared first near the top
of the mountain about two weeks ago, and seem
to be moving in westerly direction. 1t will
be recollected that DR. Smith, of Baltimore, pre-
dicted the appearance of these insects in the
Valley during this month. None have yet been
sean in the vicinity of Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

THE LIMITS OF RELIGIOUS THOUGHT, Examined
in Eight Lectures before the University OF
Oxford, in the year 1853, by HENRY Tongue
VILE MANsEL, B. D. Boston: Gould d Lin
coin, 1869.
The above is the title of work lately issued
in this country, for copy of which we are in
debted to the publishers. Competent critics
speak of it as a work of the very highest merit
The author is considered by some the greatest
rnetaphysician now living, and his book takes
rank, as defence of christianity, with Buffers
Analogy. 1t has attracted much notice in
Epgland and this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
NEGROES ORor.-The Montgomery (Ala,)

NEGROES CRoP.-The Montgomery (Aia,J
Mail says: -
0Mr.'J. s. Byington Informed us yesterday
that he made two very remarkable cotton pur-
chases very lately. One was the cotton crop Of
the negroes of Dr.. Laucas, Of this vicinity, for
which he paid $1,000 in cash; every dollar OF
which goes to tine negroes" ~ -
This looks as if come of the negroes down
South are making money faster than some white
folks. But the Macon (Ga.) State Press tells q
larger story. 1t says:
1--WE have been informed by our worthy May
or, o. G. Sparks, ESQ, of the firm of Hardeman
& Sparks, Of this city, that be has sold the crop
OF cotton belonging to the negroes OF Ool. John
B. Lamar and Hon. Howell Cobb, to Mr.. james
Rea, for the sum of 81, 96s,61. This is all clear
money to them, and we are likewise informed
that the same negroes sell sugar cane, syrup,
chickens, eggs, and ground peas, which amounts
to at least one half as much more"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

The Washington Constitution" characterizes
as nm ''untounded statement" the rumor that "a
meeting had been arranged and had actually Ia
ken place between the President and Senator
Douglas, at which their political differences were
satisfactorily adjusted" "No such interview"
adds the Administration organ, "has taken place,
nor has anything been said or done by. the Pres
ident which could give the least foundation for
the report" So the war goes on.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

TuRKEY.-A letter from Vienna in the Londor
Times says that European Turkey is on the e e'
of general rising, and that there is great aglta
ton in the Southern provinces. The Porte ha'
100, 900 troops concentrated at Shumis, and y
mer Pasha was fastening from Bagdad TO Con
stantinope. The writer thinks the days OF the
Musselmen in Europe are numbered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
Political Discussion.

Messrs Skinner and Harris, candidates for
Congress, addressed the people of Augusta at
this place, yesterday, the Court having adjourned
at twelve o'clock in order to afford them the
opportunity. Nothing new was developed
The speeches of the gentlemen were received
with considerable applause.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

Three Virginians, Col. Steptoe, Capt. G. W.
Carr and Lieut.. Pegram, of the Army, have
been ordered by the U. S. Government to saf-
DINA, there to gather information from the
struggle about to be witnessed in that territory
Their duties will be similar to those of the A
merican Commission which was sent to the Cri-
mea on the same duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

We are requested to state that the ladies
the Presbyterian Church in this place, will have
their annual festival on Wednesday, the first day
of June Circuit Court. A dinner will be proyi.
ded at o'clock, and the Fair, &C., will come off
at night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

1t may not be generally known that Marsha
Random, the third Commander in rank Of the
French troops in Sardinia, is Protestant Ii
the memorable campaign against Russia he serv
ed with distinction under Napoleon l. In va
rious Governments which France has had for the
last forty years, he has commanded great respect
for his requirements and abilities. ,4.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

Virginia is doing we'll for the Mount Vernon
fund. On Monday the Vice Regent for Virgin
ia, Mrs. Richie, forwarded to George W. Riggs
Treasurer of the Association, the sum of fifteen
hundred dollars, 1900 the proceeds of the
tableaux and concert and of subscriptions sent
in by Lady Managers in different parts of Vir'
ginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

Judge Robertson has addressed card to the
voters of the Richmond Congressional district,
withdrawing his name from the canvass for
Congress, for reasons which, in his Judgment,
honor prescribes as due to bis friends and him
Golf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
Election Returns.

We hope some of our friends in Allegheny, Bath,
Highland and Pepdleton will send us the election
returns of those counties as soon as they are re-
ceived.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

A late steamer from Europe brings news o.
the deaths of the celebrated Alexander Hum
boldt, of Berlin, and DR.. Lardner, of London.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

DR.. John R. Woods, of Albemsrle, has been
appointed Director of the Central Railroad, 10
place of Judge Robertson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24

The comet now approaching the sun Will De
visible to the naked eye, if at all, in less tnan
two weeks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-05-24
A Stirring Week,

This will be a stirring week in Stanton
Two shows, the election, the County Court and
the Goggin Club.