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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-10-12

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Thus it will be perceived that in these
seven counties the reported actual major
tiles for Curtin, the Republican candidate
forGovernor, exceed, by three thousand.
the estimates of the Republicans upon
which they footed up majority in the
State Of twenty thousand. On the other
hand, it appears that Fosters majority in
is some two or three thousand better than
the Republican estimate. But, almost
without au exception, where the first re-
ports of an important election Indicate Il
decisive revolutionary result in our politi-
cal affairs, it is safe to conclnde that the
popular majority Will be increased rather
than dilninishad by the fullsrcturns.
We shall therefore experience no sur
prise if the majority for Curtin in Pennsyl-
Yaut:l should exceed fifteen, twenty, or
even twenty-five thousand. At all events,
enough is known to enable us to form a
final opinion with regard to the vote OF
Pennsylvania in November. It will be
Lincoln. The hopes of the conservatives
now rest upon New York. They have a
majority i'll this State against the revolu-
tionary anti-slavery crusade of the Rcpub-
lican party OF at least fifty thousand. A
few days will determine whether it is to
mustered into solid column, or frittcrcd
away
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-10-12

THE WAY THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED IN THIS
Had the people of Pennsylvania been
engaged in the choice of Presidential
Electors yesterday, instead of simply cx-
pressing preference for Governor Of,
learn the result could scarcely hive been
greater. Although the polls in the City
of Philadelphia did not close until s P. NJ,
and dethrohgllout the rest of the State until
Z P ~, the hotels containing telegraph
Offices, and the several newspaper Offices,
were crowded with eager inquirers as ear
II = as 6 p. NJ. But until nearly o'clock
there were no returns received, and the
crowds amused themselves with conjcc-
lures as to the result anl occasional offers
ITO bet. These offers came mainly from
Rcpublicans, and, with the exception of
nm occasional small bet on the vote of
Philadelphia, they were rot taken. In.
fact, there did not seem to be many demo
Gratis present to take bets, however favor
able the odds might have been. Soon
after 8 9o'clock the Republicans had it all
their own way in the vicinity of the news
paper Offices. After few-.rcturns had
been announced, the Democrats did not
take any very great interest in the matter,
land so went home early. Not so the Re-
publicRns. They continued to crowd the
square in front of the Times ot Ger and2as
the returns were announced-almostsn snl-y
wN5s,ziq favor of Cartt.r-5theY sent up
cheer after cheeri sang, campaign songs,
and behaved int most enthusiastic man-i
ner. Later in the evening, aalargejnum-
ber. Of members of Wide Awake compa-
nies appeared, and varied the demonstra-
ton of joy by the peauliar, Wide Awake
cheer. They continued the.-excitement
i with cheers, common and uncommon,
,campaign songs and ,shoutings, until near
/ lysl a. NJ, when, hoorse aud tired, they,
went. away.te. dream of the Inauguration.
| of Abraham Lincoln as President of the
\ United States, as-q
From the N. Y. world.l stfaatf
~ more sober estimate of the influence
of this important victory would Mt least
conccde that it renders certain large ma
ljority in pennsylvania for the Republican
ELECTORAL ticket, and that it will inspire the
Republicans, of New York with so much
additional and confdenee- as to
relieve the result hare Of all reas sqnab1e
Edoubt. It is safe to say that the Presiden-
tial election is virtually decided.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

THE PARENT AND THE TEACHER
Never attempt to dictate or suggest to the
man to whom you con6dc your son, or you
will never be satisfied, Leave everything
as you fnd it, convinced that IL you try n
mend the least you will spoil all. The
more energetic a man is in business, the
more heartily does he despsc the fancies
ofall but practicalmen. The labor, the
self denial, and command requisite to form
the characters of youth is very great. No
man will ever succeed who does not take
an interest in il; and the least interference
may check this interest, OF cause il to be
exerted in favor, not Of your son, bat Of
the sons ofwiser parents, who do nothing
to daunt the masters hope of success for
in thisbope Of success consists all his solace
and satisfaction.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

"A BAD CoNPLAINT.--The FIRST physi-
clan in certain case was discharged BY
his patient because he was honest aud plain
enough to tell the patient that he had a
sore throat, and the second doctor having
the same hint of the fact, answered the
sick man when questioned, that his case
was highly abeoi NAL and had degenerated
into Synanche Tonsolaris.
"Oh, doctorP cried ne patient, "do say
that word again"
SWhy, sir, said that you we're at pre-
sent laboring under Synanehe Tonselaris.'
"Why, think, Doctor, that fool told me
that l had nothing but sore throat, and
| told him ] had no use for such n Ounce.
Doctor, what did you call it?'
IL told you, sir, in plain terms. that the
morbid condition of your system was OBJ
yious, and that il had terminated in Syn
anch Tonselaris.
ooh, Doctor, it must be monstrous
bad complaint; think you can cure me,
Doctor?'
''ow, though your diagnosis is clear,
your prognOsis is doubtful, yet think that
by prudent care and skillful treatment you
may recover.
'Oh, we'll, Doctor, do stay a night, and
| will pay you anything you ask me
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02
From the Daily News.
EDITORS THE NEW:

EDITORS THE NEW:
GESTLEHES;-My attention has been called to
a communication signed "Davidison" copied into the
"Clarksville Chronicle Of yesterday, from your pa
per- in which the writer suggests me as a suitable
person for elector in this Congressional District and
wishes to know whether or not will accept Not
wishing to be considered aspirant for position
which circumstances would compel me to decline if
rendered, deem II proper TO say as much through
your paper, As a roiunteeT, | expect to do all in
my power to promote the success Of the Opposition
in the coming contest but my affairs at present for
bid my taking regular work in the campaign Thank
ful to the many friends who have privately express
ed preference for me, well as to those who have
done so publicly, feel constrained under the cir
cumstances that surround me to decline the position
which their partiality would assign me.
JOHN r. HOUSE.
Clarksville, Feb. 18th. 1860.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

BosroS, Feb. 1.-THE Democratic convention
Of the Tth District held at HavsIhiil sasis.s.. !,
elected Fred. o. Prince, Of Winchester, aud Gov,
Johnson Of Bradford, delegates TO the Charleston
Convention. B.F. Watson, of Lawrence, and Geo.
\. Dyke. Of Stoneham, were chosen substitutes
The prcceedings Of the Convention were Of rather
an exciting nature. occasioned by doable dslega-
tons, but ended tremendously, The Delegates az,
Douglass men.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

Marriage ought always to be question
not of necessity but choice. Every girl
ought to be taught that hasty, loveless
union stamps upon her as foul dishonor
as one of those connections which omit the
ceremony altogether, and that however
pale, dreary and toilsome single life may
be, unhappy married life must be ten-fold
worse, an ever-haunting temptation, an
incurable regret, a torment from which
there is no escape but death.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

Some peopleare never content with their
lot, let what will happen. Clouds aud
darkness are over their heads slike, whsthr
il rain or shine. To them every incident
isan accident, and every accident ca
lamity. Even when they have their own
way, they like IL no better than your way,
and indeed consider their most voluntary
acts as matters ofeompulsion.-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02
Our Childhood.
ny oropeE y. PRENTICE.

'Tis sad--yet sweet--to listen
To the soft winds gentle swell,
And think we hear the music
0nF childhood knew so we'll
To gaze ont on the open,
And the boundless fields Of air;
And feed again our boyhood wish
To roam IRE angelstherc
There are many dreams Of gladness
That cling around the past
And from the tomb Of feeling
Old thoughts come thronging fast
The forms We loved so dearly,
In the happy days now gone,
The beautiful and lovely,
So fair to look upon,
Those bright and lovely maidens
Who seemed so formed for bliss,
Too glorious and too heavenly
For such world as this,l
Whose soft dark eyes seemed swimming
In sea Of liquid light,
And whose locks OF gold were streaming
Der brows so sunny bright.
Whose smiles were like the sunshine
In the springtime of the year.
Like the changeful CLEANS Of April
They followed every tear
Like the brightest buds Of summer
They have fallen from the STEM
Yet OIL it is lovely death
To fade from earth like them.
And yet--the thought Is saddening
To muse on such as they
And feel all that are beautiful
Are passing fast awayI a
That the fair ones whom we love
Grow to each loving breast
Like the tendrils Of each clfnging vine,
Then perish where they rest.
And can we but think Of these
In the soft and gentle spring,
When the trees are waving o'ei US,
And the flowers are blossOming,s
For we know that winters coming
With its cold and stormy sky
And the glorious beauty round US, =
Is blooming but to die.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

Time wears slippers oflist, aud his tread
is noiseless. The days come softly dawn
ing, one after another; they creep in at
the windows their fresh morning air Is
grateful TO the lips that part tor IL their
music is sweet to the ears that listen to IL,
until, before We know it, whole life OF
days has possession ofthe citadel, and time
has taken us for its own.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

Stephens and Hazlett, the last victims of the
Brown raid, are kept in the closest conlinment,--
stephens says he feels more cheerful and more re-
signed than he expected to be and remarked yes
terIay that the conciousnsss OF suffering in good
cause is sufficient consolation. Hazlett is very low
in spirits and declared he would infinitely prefer the
wds Of Kansas to his present position.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

STATE CAPIroLs.--Tbe Capital Of the
State Of Tennessee, at Nashville, not yet
finished, has cost so far, ss26,000. The
Capitol o. Ohio, at Columbus, unfinished
is estimated to cost, when completed, 81,
552,207 The Capitol of South Carolina
when finish d, will cost s3,500,000
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02
DouoLA. ~ yInoIsIA.-Ths Richmond

DoU0LAs ~ vIRoISIA.-The Richmond
Wig says:
In the Convention on Friday, promi-
nent Democratic leader, tho comely and
accomplished Ex Governor OF Washington
Territory, Hon. Fsyettc McMullen, deelar-
that he would under no circumstances sus-
tain JUICE Donslas for Presidency, and
denounced his Squatter Soyregnity doc
trinos a. "yllainous," Both the deeIars-
,ion aud the denuuciation we're loudly sp-
paudcd By the Convention
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

Fireman's Motto-Water, water every
where, but not drop to drink.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

He is truly wise who can endure evil
sud enjoy good.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02
CHARLrsrowS. Va Feb "a.

Clarksville, Feb. Ism. ls6O.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-02

In the Senate Of the United States on the 18th.
inst. Mr.. CHASDtKR, Of Michigan gentleman of as
unimpeachable integrity as auy in that body, thus
advertcd TO the abrsessnd corruptions Of the Post
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-27
A sOui-stIrring Appeal.

Tie following is the conclusion OF an address lately
delivered by the Hoa. Jere Clemens to the people Of
Huntsville, Alabama. If anything more eloquent has
dropped from the lips Of American orator, it has not
been our good fortune 10 peruse it. We commend it for
lis truthful rorraiture Of the crushing evils which TO-
Low in the train OF the Dsun1n car and Whish will
y beEl when tina. sd sad day shall dawn upon Us
for which ,neey aud he so-abOrer' are striving so
z.alOusly We invite for il a careful perusal-reAd it,
and ponder well tie moral il ircucates:
have so recently read the opinions Of Gen. Jackson
10 your hearing that pass them for the present
Indeed /. il hardly worth while 20 Rdduce authority
against the right Of secession since when conceded il
amounts 10 nothing more than right Of seldesructon;
it is at best the poor right Of selfmurder-atteuded
by an the cOnseQ Of that unpardOnAbe sin-gre
ana shame and Wretchedness to those who are dear
q u.s. and who are best entitled TO protecting
"If secession could be peacefully ehrcted-d the
Northern and Southern States could be by common con-
sent divided into separate coniederacesf not
drop OF blood spilled, blade Of grass destroy
ed in making the change, it would still bring uunum-
bered evils in is train. There would be standing army
to be maintained Of not less than so 600 men, at cos
Of so 900 OOO per navy must be built up aud
the money for that purpose dragged from the pockets Of
tie people There would be long line Of frontier
tending from the Atlantic to the western limits Of
Missouri aud from the northern boundary Of that State
10 the Rio Grande which would be necessary 10 stud
with military posts, aud every nile Of which would re-
quire 70 be secured BY armed patrols for the double
purpose Of enlorcing the laws aud preventing
the escape of fugitive slaves Every harbOr along the
the vast e1tent Of soacols from Delaware Bay to the
BIO Grande, would require appropriat6n o. millions
for its fertilization. The people would be ground down
BY aIes aud demOrslzsd by The constant presence OF
troops in their midst who acknowledged no restraint but
those Of military Law. lneessant quarrcls would grow
up bstWeen you aud your Northern neshbors, and
bloody would desOlate your frontiers, tley cid
spread destruction throughout every portion OF your
territory.
Bot ieloEeitzens il is idle to talk Of separation
Of this coniederacy either pesceably or iorciby IL Is
bound together BY IL Ks TOO strong for human bands 10
beik You nav create disturbaness-you may cut each
Others hiOats-its smiling fields may b. laid waste, and
is hourihine toSrs given up 10 tue mrs, bui the
Uu'Cn 10 some tom Ni endure forever. You
nay convert il into grand consolidated Gespolism, but
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-27
WhntHI.Orran. said.

We have already shown that Mr. Breckenridge, up 10
1889 stouty opposed tie doctrine Of Congressional pro
lection Of sey in the Territories and in the event OF
failure of the Legislatures of the Territories to do their
duty The leading papers in Kentucky, which now sup
port him, took the sane ground. Hear them:
In accordance With the great principles Of popular
sovereignty as contained in the KausasNebraska bill,
passed by Congress- and approved time aud again by the
people we hold that Congress should not interfere with
slavery in the States or Territories for or agaus it
This is the position assumed IN the Cincinnati platform
Frankfort YsOnaH March %, 1859.
I'VE thuk it bad policy in the South the weaker par
" in this slavery contest ask Congress TO interfere IN
any way with the institution Of slavery in the Terrtori'
or 70 admit tha, it has the right to do so-FraHkfort
YsoH1g, March %, 1852
'In adopting the Cincinnati platform, the Kentucky
Democracy pledge their faith the principles Of non in
ryeuton by Congress upon the subject Of slavery in the
State or Territory and in tabng Rusts resolution with
psfhtDs not than three dissenting voices out OF the
HUNDREDS present they give still more unms;akabe EVIL
dences Of their hostility this New England dogma OF
"interyeutiou. "'-Fraakfort Ysomda Aprii * 1859.
If We should ever have Southern Terrtory-as Cuba
for sxampe-we should oppose the bitter end any and
every attempt the part Of Congress 10 regulate or pro
tect slavery therein -fr0Hkfyrt Woman Nag - 1899
"There can be doubt that the Democratic party IN
Kentucky Is opposed the Intervention Of Congress for
any purpose the exercise Of any power slave
~ in the Territories Lexington Statesman, Nay 6,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-27
Edward Everett.

The Montgomery (Ala) Post speaks in the following
truthful terms OF the Union candidate for the Yee-Pre-
sdeney. who is PROFESSIONALLY Of the truest Pari.
0 and NOS, accomplished gentlemen Of the age in which
We live; and :he comparison drawn between Breckin-
ridge and Everett is anything but favorable to the form
er for the truth Of the comparison consists in its great
est severity But to the remarks Of tie Posts
',The tru is Mr. Everett has better pro-slavery
cord than John c. Breckiuridge himself We make the
declaration without the fear Of successful contradiction
Mr. Everett has spoken in favor Of slavery, and be has
acted in favor Of the South His reply to the great pow
ers ct Europe in regard TO Cuba ia monument TO bis
great learning his diplomatic skill his sagacty, and
his regard for the interests Of the South, and the
whole country L Is "a much beyond anything that
the brain Of John C. Breckenridge imagined,
As the light Of the sun il beyond the twinkling
RVS OF a star But what has Mr.. Breckenridge
ever said or doueg So far as slavery is concern
ed his record is perfect blank lie has been in public
lie for some years; he a member OF the Kentucky
Legislature; be was four wears in the United States Sen
ate lin which capacity he speak, although he cannot
vote except in case Of tie aud yet in all that time
peh of bis was ever referred by his friends in which
he ever said ore NOrd in favor Of the institution OF slAv
ety; no vote OF his in which he gave vote in favor
Of the institution Of slavery. Such Is the whose
friends are not only tradueing and slAnderng EdSard
Everett but even John Bell himself; and magnitying
every mOehil into tremendous mountain OF iniquty
agan, one Of our purest men, the most distinguish
ed scholar the most accomplished statesman, and most
,-acous dplomat,t this country has Produced
We challenge as We have repeatedly heretofore done,
any friend OF John Brecknutge to produce any speech
or vote Of his in favor Of the institution of slavery and
We dare any Of his friends compare records with Ed
gard Everett
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-27
TIE CANVASS IN GREENBRIER.

To The Editor Of the Whig:
Pursuant to bis appointment, our gallant Elector,
Walter r. Staples reached village Friday morning
last for the purpose OF addressing the people on Satur
dav 10 behalf OF the preservation OF the Union against
the wicked Vaccinations Of Southern and Northern Dis
unouss the integrity and nviOabty OF the Constitu-
ton against all nullifers or secessons.s; and the En-
Orcement Of the Laws against all yoltors OF the same
These we're the great themes embraced by him in his ell
oauent and patriotic speech OF over hours Consid
erng the character OF the morning and day. there was
not so large an attendance would otherwise have been,
but much larger than was expected.
His speech was most acceptable, and well received
pleasing to all the members of the Union party and the
waverng; not unacceptable to the Douglas wing OF the
Democracy; and rot offensive to even the diSsoving
wing.
We have no doubt the cause of the Union estab.
shed firmly in the hearts of many and the prospects OF
Bell and Everett advanced.
Greenbrier will most likely cast twothrds Of the vote
poed for Bell and Everett and the remaining third will
be divided between Breckenridge and Douglas in the
proportion Of three to two.
To-day being COURT Dr.. J. J. Moorman, PRESIDENT
physician at the White Sulphur Springs aud hence IA
miar with the prevalence of Disunon sentiment in the
South will address people; estfyirg to the danger
that threatens u.s. and warning the people OF Virginia OF
the SAME OF the increase OF the danger should Vr
gnia cast her votes any large proportion, in behalf OF
the Yancey- Breckenridge ticket
The Dr's position has eminently qualified him TO tes-
tfy as to the extent OF Secession and Dsunion sent
ment in the Cotton States, and the ascerainment has
awakened in him the strongest apprehension Of danger
and the Importance of Virginia standing aloof from COM
initial even by implication. ----.
TRANS-ALLEGHANY.
P.S-Nr Staples fills appointment at Union to
day.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-27
Henry Clay and SeeessIon.

In Henry Gays memorable letter Of O1toberSd, 1851
addressed to Daniel Uman and others of New York. the
folloWiug extract viii be found:
"f there are local exceptions al the North and at the
SOUTH Of rash and misguided men who would madly
,st the Constitution and laws Of the United States let
"a not despair Of their return in seasonabe me to re
sou and 70 duty But suppose We should be dsappont-
cd and that the standard should be raised Of open res
lance 10 the UnOn the Constitution and the Law what
IA 10 be dones There can be but poS BILE
The power the authority and dignity Of the Government
ought 10 be maintained and resistance put down
hard Government in the fallen and depraved state Of
maa would lose an respect aud fall uto grIce and con-
tempt, f il did not possess potentially, ard would
rot 10 extreme cases. practically exercise the
right OF employing FIRE The theory Of the Con-
,t,ution Of the United States assumes the neces-
sity Of the existence and application OF force, both
10 our foreign aud domestic relations Congress IS
uresly authorized ito raise and support armies ITO pro-
,ds and maintain a navy" "tO provide for calling forth
the militia 70 execute the laws OF the Union suppress
instructions aud repel invasion" The duty of exccut
ing the laws and suppressng Instructions is without
limitation or qualification; it is eO-eXtensive with the u
ridieun Of the United States and It cOmprehends
~ species Of resistance the execution Of the laws and
evety form Of Instruction matter under what
tices or sanction t Is made. Indyidusls, public meet
ings STATES msy resolve often their pas
sons may prompt them resolve, that they will forci
blv oppose the execution Of the laws and seeede from
the Union. Whilst tlese resolutions remain on paper,
they are harmless; but the mOmedt a daring hand is
raised to resist by fore the execution Of the laws, the
daty Of enforcing them arises and il the conflict which
may ensue should lead 10 civil war the resisting party
having gun IT, will be responsible for all the eOnSe
uuensssm