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For the Lancaster Lodger.
RoXRoRo, Person Co, Aug. 5,

ROXBOEo, Person Co, Aug. 3, SO.
MR. EDITOR.-Sincc our last article was
written, we have travelled few miles far
thcr North, through Orange into Person
county, and are now within 10 or IL miles
of the Virginia line. In the upper, as well
as in the middle and lower portions ef this
State, the seasons have been dry. Ahd Corn
crops are light. Corn here demands So
per barrel Wheat crops, in that portion
of the State through which we have travel
ed, are very good. AS we travel along the
high ways in Person, we observe large
quantities OF growing Tobacco; which to
us, is something new. The Tobacco crop
will be cut n little short, with the drouth
They plant here, about 1000 hills TO tho
acre. They calculate upon an average. 10
plants will make pound though when
their tobacco is little extra, 4 plants will
make pound. In Roxboro, the county
seat of Person, there are two Tobacco Fac
tories. We spent a few minutes in Reeds
a. NorwooGs, Factory, where they have n.
bout 40 hands employed. We understand
tina. they have put up as high as 1000 lbs,
in one day, but their average number is
from 1000 to IL and 1900 lbs. They have
3 Shapcrs, Mills and Boxers. They
send their stems off to make snuff; they
get about cts por ID. From the amount
of stems seen at these Factories, we think
the ladies can still be supplied, and proba-
bly, at reduced prices. Ii is astonishing, the
amount Of labor and money expended for
the consumers derive no benefit, but injury
from its use. But here it is their staple
crop and they depend upon it AZ the South
ern planters do their cotton crop.
Yesterday the Congressional Elect on
came off in this State. The 9th Congress
sional District consists Of 8 counties, viz:
Person, CasweI, Alamance, Guilford, Ran
dolph, Montgomery, Chatham, and Moore.
Williams, Of Caswel, Gilmer, of Guilford,
and Waddel, Of Chatham. are the candidates.
Williams represents the Democrats, GiImer
the Wings There was 34a votes taken at
this place. This we are told, is an unusu-
ally small vote for Roxboro There was
very little excitement here. We seldom
heard a candidate named, or anything said
about the election.
Roxboro is a small town, and very little
improvement going on-however, it has .
Tobacco Factories, Hotel, . dry good
Store, and 2 Doggerels.
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the river and the St. Lawrence afserward is
entirely in the British possessions. Above
Cornwall the river is the line between The
United States and Canada. We arrived nt
Montreal where | concluded this letter on
last evening, August s, about 8 o'clock,
having been near SO hours on the boat
The distance from the Falls of Niagara to
Montreal is 422 miles by the Lake and
rive;s.
Dur party took lodgings last night at the
Donegana Hotel, one Of the first class
Houses Of the city, said to be, but as there
is great crowd Of visitors in the city and
at the Hotel, the good rooms were taken
up, and we changed our quarters this morn
ing and are now located ut the st. Law
renee Hotel in ST. James street-having ell
egant rooms and every accommodation
Last night in looking through the rooms as
signed our party which now numbers ten
persons. (and of which have been elected
Captan,) room with two small single
beds >ome distance apart. was assigned to
n married gentleman and his lady told
the chamber maid protested against that
arrangement, il looked like The commence
ment OF divorce and that n one Of our par
ty had come to Canada to be divorced she
said she would have n double bed substitu-
ted, but as it was getting late the two small
beds were showed up together so as to form
one.
To-day, we all went to the French Par.
Ish Church or Cathedral. This is prominent;
attraction for strangers. II contains l2i4
pews and Will seat over eight thousand per-
sons. The Towers of the Church are 300
feet high. In one of the Towers is n
chance OF Bells, in the other is the large
ll-said to be the largest in America.
weighing $4,000 pc unds. The church was
full--thc service we're in French The
speaker animated (and eloquent Judging
from his jesturcs). Great attention was
given by those who seemed to understand
him, and equally MS much looking rn and
TRYING TO understand manifested by those
who did not speak the French language.
Those who understood him, said he was
holding forth against the use Of proianc
language and proximity in general.
have not yet realized the fact that
| aT in the Queens Dominion and clean out
of the United States. It is only when see
the British and French Flags floating in
the breeze, and the British Lion on the bow
Of The boats, that | nm reminded of the
fact. Probably another letter from Mon
,rcal, after have looked about IN d crquir-
ed into the markets.
wONG GRABS"
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Persons afflicted with the Fever and Ague
should not spare either time trouble or ex.
pense, to procure DR.. Hsotettey's CsiebyateoI
6"'er'' whose benihcent effects upon the hu.
man system has been clearly proved 70 thoae
VINO have been stricken down in short space,
oitime by this dreadful curse, whose che. 20
are wan and meagre, and whose nights are
s'ecpleSs and restless, and whose eyes are dim
and sunken, with death staring them in tho
face, this compound must prove blessing
suatching them as it were from the very mouth
oi the gave. None can know its true yalue
until they have tested Il. When all o,bers
have failed, these Bitters have restored the
sufferers to pristine health. Their popularity
in all the Western and Southern parts should
Introduce them 70 all families.
Sold by druggists aud dealers generally
everywhere. ezr See advertisement in anoth !.
er column. An
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Tho crowd vas us peaceable and quiet,
or perhaps moreso, than could be expected
ALI things considered. Election day here
seems to be kind of jubilee or festive day
! umong the darkis They turn out in large
numbers, with c,kes and cider for sale, by
the quantity.
The health ofthis vicinity is good. To-
day is cloudy AMI misting rain. The rain,
while we pen th,sc lines. is increasing, and
now it falls hervy shower. The roads
were very dusty, but as we have Just had
fine shower, il Ins laid the dust, and, we
hope, will revive the growing crop. The
vicinity of Rolboro is level-soil white
sand--land worth from to 10 dollars an
acre.
TO day the different boxes in this coun-
ty were brought into Roxboro, the votes
counted and resulted rs fallows: Williams,
500, Gilmer col. and Waddel, /. cannot
tell upon what pratform Waddel stands. all
| can Learn, is, that he used 10 be IVhig.-
On next Thursday, the Shirif"s of the dif-
fercnl counties, meet at Graham, the county
scat Of Alamancc, and count the votes of
all the counties in the Congressional Dis
trict.
Another heavy shower is falling and we
hope that Lancaster has been blessed with
plentiful rains, cspeciallv in the vicinity of
UPPER CREEKS.
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in reference to the Doctors fencing and
gates, which occa stoned Il laugh at his ex-
pense. The Committee gave him ample
credit for his crops, system Of cultivation,
&c, but thought that his gates and fencing
might be improved The suggestion we
observe has been acted upon, and the plan
tation properly fortified against invasion,
except by the visiting Committee, who we
believe are privileged. The tools of :he
farm were examined. We noticed several
patent ploughs, varying from one to four
horse. and among the rest, a large proper
ton of "long grabs" Stock of various
kinds were on hand for exhibition. We
did not see any of these, but understand
that they bear u favorable comparison with
the crops and farming utensils. 1t is upon
the whole model farm, and We only re-
gret that there are not many more such
like it,
When everything had been seen, the next
thing to be discussed was the dinner. The
dinner forms an Important feature in these
Agricultural exhibitions. 1t was certainly
the most popular feature of this entertain
4. At, for i. elected encomums, not only
from agricuturalists, but from preachers,
lawyers, doctors. merchants and mechanics
TO say that we were bountifully provided
for, would scarcely convey an idea of the
truth. There must 10 have been on the
A., "A ba n;r
turkeys, beefs, chickens, &c, and it is well
for the Doctor that he is anticipating hca-
w cotton crop. The dinner was admirably
prepared under the direction of Mrs. John
ID. Wyic, who evidently knows how to
manage such entertainments. After the
substantia!s were discussed, the company
were invited to an adjoing apartment, where
another table was spread with dclicacies,
which presented more the appearance of II
wedding feast than an agricultural dinner.
Ample Justice was done this also, for it is
remarkable what appetitcs little exercise
produces. With talking, smoking and
finally the eating of some watcrmclons, n
very pleasant days entertainment was con-
cIuded. From indications extended on
Wednesday, it is probable that scverr sim
liar exhibitions will come of within the
next two weeks. One is appointed for
Tuesday 23d ut Mr.. 5. B. Masscy's panta-
ton. Should anything prevent us from at
tending, we hope some friend who will be
present, will report through the Ledger
The WaXhaw. should certainly be ahead of
Gill's Creek.
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side. Blondin is Frenchman, not tall, but
well and powerfully made. He rode in an
open carriage through the grounds and peo-
pie on both sides, before walking the rope
This is no "sham." He WAS greeted with
tremendous applause throughout his per-
formance and this have no doubt stimula
ted him 10 do more, and in al! probability
if he continues to follow up tho practice,
the excitement produced by the cheers and
applause of the immense conc0urse of the
people will induce or stimulate him TO over
do the performance and land him in the
river. His wife was at Niagara, but would
not 90 to see the performance. He had
the appearance after he had finished of n
man who had been taking violent exercise.
He passed near our party after the perfor-
nance, and said to him, "Blondin, here
are several ladies who wish to congratulate
you" he received it very politely and with
evident feeling of qualification.
here is circus company here and it
is said, one of that company has proposed
TO walk the same rope, if Blondin will con-
sent. But Bloudin says he put the rope
there at considerable expense, and thinks il
best for every one who thinks he can per
form the feat TO walk his own rope.
Before loing TO see the great feat vis-
ted the Falls, Goal Island, &c., but | can
not go further tonight. Tomorrow en-
pect to circulate more and can probably fur
nish an pther letter from this place.
LONG GRABS"
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Salem Camp Meeting

We had the pleasure of attending this
meeting, which commenced on Thursday
evening of last week. The weather was
entirely favorable, being neither too warm
nor zoo cool; and shower of rain on FIJI
day, settled the dust, which would otherwise
have been disagreeuble. A large number
of persons were present on Saturday and
Sunday-many more than the arrangements
could accommodates Many were debarrcd
the pri"ilege of hearing the word from an
inability to procure seats. This meeting is
largely attended by persons from adjoining
Districts. We met with several who lived
more than fifty miles distant.
There seemed to be no lack of ministers
in attendance. Among the prominent ones,
were the Rev Mrssrs Brown. Martin. Boyd
and Iorke. The latter is a blind man. but n
most effective preacher.
MIR. Martin announced on Saturday that
his mission was the same that it had been
for the last two years viz the procuring
of fur Is for the Inauguration of the Col
umbia Female College, lie stated that he
had already met with better success in Lam
easter than in any other Dsrict-he could
not ask her people to do any better, but
jus, to do little more. The College build
ing is now nearly complete, and will be
ready for the reception of pupils in Octo.
Der next.
The meeting was very pleasant one
throughout. There WAS not much excite
ment but the people in genera! were atten-
tiv" and appeared to enjoy the preaching
Good order and good behaviour seemed to
bc observed, with few exceptions. Ian
caster has passed the era when rowdvism
and froIicking at campmcctings found any
sympathy or cOuutenancc among those
who aspire TO the dignity of gentlemen.
We left before the meeting was over, but
learn that ut the close, about twenty names
had been added to the church. The meet.
ing closed on Tuesday morning
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now situated in the Citadel and the 39th
Regiment in the Jesuit Barracks, A grand
parade is TO take place on Thursday, but
| will be on my way to Saguenay River
The coors are to be trooped on the Es-
planade and sham fight to take place on
the plains of Abraham. Yes, true sham
fight.
The French Cathedral and also the Eng
lish Cathedral were visited, large and beau
tiful buildings, handsomely decorated with.
in. In the Sewnary Chapel are many hand
some paintings; one is large figure of the
Saviour on the cross at the precise moment
described by the Evangelist St. John /; an
other is st. Jerome writing the day of
Pentecost !; the Baptism of Christ.
We then drove to the heights on tho
plains of Abraham, outside Of the city
proper, but in the suburbs. II was here
Gen. Wolfe fell--a monument is erected
on the spot with the inscription, "Here died
Wolfe victorious, 18th Sept 1859" Upon
this ground was fought the decisive battle
between the British forces under General
Wolfe and the French and Canadians under
Gen DeMontcalm-sincet then Quebec has
been British province, before it belonged
to France. Both commanding officers fell,
Wolfe uied Immediately and Montcalm the
next dav. Wolfe in the ngonies of death
heard the cry "they flee, they fee" and on
h,.ipu' told IL >rou Tho Fr,p,h .y,l.;,n,]
Nov God be praised, die happy" Mont
calm on being told after his wound, that he
could not survive more than IL hours, said
so much the better, she would not live to
see the surrender Of Quebec" A moEu.
ment common to both is now oLc of the
| attractions of the Governor Garden
"Alilitary virtue gave them II common name,
history common fame. postcrity common
monument"
was ANXIOUS TO learn why the place is
called the plains of "Abralmn." II is sup
posed In this way-Abraham Martin in n
bout 1860 was master Pilot nr the st.
Laurence. lie was usually addressed by
his christian name, or Mr.. Abraham, and
! purchased The land upon which the battle
was fought and which before had lone been
known as the heights Of Abraham. The
lands were sold BY his heirs after his death
to the Nuns and ! believe il now belongs
! to some Of the Converts. The Pariamcu,
! House has been burned they are now re-
building on the same ground. The resi-.
dcnce Of the Governor General is outside
the limits of the city. The Falls of Mont
morene are in short drive from the city,
they can also be- seen from the river on the,
the road from Quebec.
At Richmond NJ. llemphiII and lady and
the beautiful Miss G., par, of our agreea.
hie companions, bide rS adieu; they starr,
ing for home, Via. Boston. And our plrty
thar is left also inclining h"mrwarl Ly wav
Of Quebec and III III, Bay-m the Sagur,
may River.
| cannot write all | wonld lik. To- d.
could tell some good i,k"s with the Frrnrn
and myself, but wait for the wagon"
am at Russell Hotel, Palncu street, Room
! No. 100, good Ilon~c TO morrow c,r :.
three days excursion on the Goat to Sarur.
nay Rivcr-
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Foreign Items by the Vanderbilt

AUGUSTA, August l4.-Advtccs from
Have to the 81 August states that the
harvest prospects IN France are not un-
favorable.
General GARIRALDI has issued the fol
loving proclamation, dated July 20 -
"li"wrver political affairs may 90 in pre-
sent circumstances, the duty of Italians is
not To lay dOHn their arms. Continuing
their remonslrnuccs Will swell their ranks,
and show Europe that, guided by their
heroic King, Victor Emanuel, they are
again ready to confront the viciss>tudcs
Of war;
He declares lhat hts army is ready AT,
auy moment TO continue the war.
The Louton Times correspondent,
writing from Rome, says that great di,
satisfaction i manifest there. The pres
eUce of French soldiers alone prevents IA
general outbreak.
The J"sui,s have been driven out Of
ForrZt, For; ard Fanara.
The Boir-ua GozcHc publishes the
i~rIrrt'on Of lh" Pr, iucrs Of the Ro-
mag,a. They have shaken of the PapaI
yoke, never To re.urn again, and wish to
be annexed to Strd nit
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HEALTH OF CHARLEsToN.-The Courier
reports that the health of Charleston was
never better than at present, and that there
is no occasion for apprehension of yellow
fever this season. The vigoro us measures
used for cleaning and draining the streets,
it is hoped will prevent any future recur-
renee of the disease.
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"I.ONG GRABS

PRosrECrs OF THE CROr.-We are
pleased TO hear from all sections n better
account OF the growing crops. The corn
crop may no, reach the expectations an.
ticipated earlier in the season, but the
superabundant rains of the. past week
have made a decided showing for the
better The cotton crop 'bislr tsir TO be u
full average, and in many spars Of our
District much larger Yield Is expected
and what is more encouraz -, .,,ot with.
standing the estimate Of the craving crop
to be at least four millions of5aies, the
indications from abroad are, that our
planters will realize full prices for the ir
cotton, and the provision crop Of the
whole world seems TO be abundant ; in
all parts Of the United States. there will
be enough and some to spare the hungry,
IN other lands, including, Austria. Frarce
and the Papal States = Wjnnsboro Reqis.
ter
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The Rev. VIM. J. Jackson, n superanua-
ted preacher of the $. G. Conference, atten-
dcd service on Sabbath, sth inst, In Chcraw,
ofticiatcd in administering the Lords Sup
per, and died the following Thursday Of
disease of the heart
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LIVERPOOL, Auoust q.

The sales Of Cotton for the week ann,
mp $4,000 bales. of which spectators took
$500, and exporters $500 bales Quotstiopa
n,e onre'V maintained. Fair Orleans sd.
Fair UPlands 7hd. Middling Orleans 7 3.I6d.
Midd'ing Upland l5.i6d The stock of
Cotton Is 657,000 bales, Of which 500, 900
are American. All qualities are slow of
sale, but the market Is unaItered.
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CRoCKETT's LOG CABIN.--On the Mo-
h'Ic aud OHIO RAJ, Road. not far from
Jackson, IN Teunsssee, says An exchange
paper, still stands tie humble log cabin.
ls by 20 feet n SIZE. built and occupied,
while he lived in the District by the far
famed David Crockett. is logs are fast
decayng, and desoation surrounds it,
bat no traveller passes it without AN eager
desire TO look upon the humble roof that
sheltered one Of the truest representatives
Of the American pioneer character--a
hero and AN honest man. Near it is a
rail road station, called Crockett's Sta
ton; around it, perhaps, will arise n
town, to bear and perpetuate name as
familiar to his countrymen as that OF
Jsrtson
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BAPTIST STATISTICS The New York
Ex m'urr says that there are in the Uni
tel STATES go Baptist associations, II,
lG3 churches, 1890 ordained ministers.
OBS. llreutintcs, 992, ,S5l communican'<.
and that ihe number baptized in 1858
was 9S JOS-nearIy one hundred thou,
sand hep,i>ms, and little less than u
m'li,nn IL members These are ftures
for which en'iie accuracy cannot be claim
ed but they may be- accepted AS the clos,
est pr'ctlcabIe approximation to accuracy,
and rs more likely to be too low than
too high. The largest number Of Baptists
reported from any one State is Virginia.
ll5,l46 The largest number baptized
in any one State is New York -lU,S92,
and neSf largest. Georgia-7,04 There
are 33 colleges, IL Theological seminaries,
20 weekly newspapers, lG monthlies aud
quarter.les. in the United States, that
depends on Bapuss for support: 64 new
church editiceS were erected in 1858 ;
23S new church edfices were constituted,
and 3O4 ministers ordained.
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The folio H,ng j, IN extract of q letter
20 one OF our commercial houses
"MhRroN Co., Fla, Aug. 4.-Mv cot
ton crop IS good, but Whit will it profit
me3 The caterpillar has made its ap-
.yesraoce in several parts Of one county
and on The plauta'ion nearest min1, they
ne in great force ; and in an Incredibly
short time, The field, which consists Of
1875 acres, will be denuded of every leaf,
s. auoHnoh Republican.