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POLITICS IN CUMBERLAND.

To the Editor the Wig:
There was large and enthusiastic meeting Of the OPP
position party at Cumberland Court House. the 23d
July Col Valentine Parrish chosen chairman, and
William A. Perkins Secretary After passing resolutions
endorsing the nomination Of Bell and Everett commit
tee appointed to invite John L Thornton Of Prince
Edward address the meeting. Mr. Thornton is always
an interesting and orcbe speaker but upon this occa-
son impressed with profound sense of the great dan
ger threatening our free institutions and Of the great me-
cessty for the building up of Conservative Union par
~ he was peculiarly eloquent lie was listened to with
breahess attention. and when he pictured the sad results
that would follow the dissolution Of the Union, and COM
pared that state Of affairs with present free and hap
py condition many reckless partisan for the first time,
felt the responsibility of his position, and resolved
hope, in future, to act in worthy Of the high
trust confded to him.
When Mr. Thornton had finished Col. +. B. Farrar OF
Amelia, was called uPon and responded in address
replete with true eoquence and genuine humour The
Wings in this part Of the State in high spirits. No
man thinks OF faterng. Our colors, with the proud
motto "The Constitution the Union and the Enforcement
of the Laws nailed TO the mast and never intend
to give up the ship Bell and Everett club will be
formed in Farmville next Friday night. ROB ROY.
FARMvILLE, July 25th, 1860.
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The Mon gomery Nail. which is now supporting and
defending Joha C. CCSurdge-"scaping the political
h from bis garments" Sc.-had, in 1856, very con-
.smptuous opiuiou Of hose..who then performed the
same dirty work. We copy from the Nail Of October
5h, 1856 the following description Of the Kind Of jour
aaIs aud politicians who were then defending Mr. Brock
urdse for his course in s,umpng the Northwest in COM
ANY with John Van Blrcn, making speeches from the
same stand and declaring that be belonged to no party
hat bad for its object the extension of slavery" &c; The
Hsl then said of them:
And who are they that defend him FOR making speech
IS in company .riti John Ian Brai and declaring that
ls does not bs0ag 20 pqry alich goes for the ertenSi0n
i sI1rergs and for making Other soft tail TO Freesoi-
rs In Free State, while standing SIDE BIZ side Nth
hs Fressoiler John Yam Barea Aye, Nio defend
AIM
1T is not such papers as the " O. Delta or the Char
eslon Mercury-jOurnals devoted to intense Southern
,m though connected with the Democratic Squatei Sow
.reiguty party. H Is not Msyi But wherever in this
broad land you find miserable hireing OF Federal pow
,r-a plant unque,toung tool Of the powers that be
creature calling himself man, but who has long since
lrtei with all manly Attributes mere political pander
yho at 50 much per month prolongs official relation
% men who despise while they employ hm-s party sea-
seuger without OlcOres who reyels in the odure he
i called on 20 handle thing named sO-and.so sold
lump for price, long ago-au individual of the class
mat party cOrupu0h ua generated anu tuaL party cor
upton keeps is yes; work-whenever you find such
man. he is the defender Of John C. Breckenridge, for
,ssocltiug politically with John Van Buren, and in the
presence Of Freesoiers clearing his skirts Of belonging
o a party which goes for the extension Of slavery
"Yes these are the men who would make the South
believe that NJ Breckurjge is for the South when he
himself denies tina, he occupies that poSitiOn-When
ne himself out openly for 'Squatter Sovereign
~"
"And are these enrolled, paid DiiHionS Of Federal
Porer-creatures without opinions STEPPED in corrup-
ion; obedieut only TO the will Of their masters-bound
20 where they sent and to say and do what they
are ordered-are these hangers-on, pimps and sOopg
cons OF Federal power 20 teach the South its duty -
God forbid II the South is to be sold out let the fac.
in the transaction be- at least nominay respectable
men 80
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sDI,t I'm PauouIsr.

, There has been split between the Brecklnridgs and
Douglas men of Fauquier,.as the following from the Al
exandria Sentinel will show
warrenton alive with public meetings on,honday
the day Of Fauquer County Court.
Democratic meeting was held Richard II. Foote,
Esq, in the Chair and c. NJ Johnston, Secretary-and
appointed delegates to the Charlottesville Convention
Resolutions were adopted endorsing the nominations OF
Breckenridge and Lane.
The friends Of Douglas aud johnson also held meet
ing Joseph Horner ESQ in the Chair, and Robert Ran
doph Secretary-and appointed delegates to Staunton
The friends Of Bell and Everett held ratification meet
ing and addressed by Messrs. Samuel Chiffon and
X. II. Baker
We are reoced to note that while the two factions are
thus warning the Bell and Everett men are thoroughly
organizing their forces.
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POLITICS IN orLPEPER

To the Editor Of the Wig;
There was large gathering Of the friends of Bell and
Everett in this village, yesterday for the purpose OF
erecting a Bell and Everett flag Owing to the great
length (3O feet and eight Of the pole, did not sue.
coed in getting it up until IL o'clock at night When it
was announced that the pole stood in its position
there was one continued burs. OF applause waving OF
hats and cheering which continued without inter
mission some fifteen or twenty minutes bells rang,
bonfres lighted, &c The ladies too God bless them)
were out in large numbers to witness the proceedings,
and gave evidence Of their appreciation by waving OF
handkerchief Pity they not allowed to vote. After
the cheering had subsidized and in response to calls short
speeches were made by Col Freeman, Chas. Hood,
Dr.. II. G. Beckham, K. B. Freeman, and Others. The
crowd then dispersed until this morning when the flag
az by . feet) was hoisted to its position. G. B. Hood
being called upon spoke twenty minutes in eo-
dtent manner He commenced by congratuatiug them
upon their successful efforts in erecting their flag cbarg
ed rhe Breckenridge party the leaders thereof with
being disuuonSts heart alluded to the corruption OF
the presen, Democratic Administration, and concluded
by urging the Wings to keep up the enthusiasm which
they had exhibited upon that occasion, and glorious
victory awaited them in November.
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ReII And Everett I'm AInbama,

Our friends in Alabama are in good spirits EncOur-
aged by the divisions in the Democratic party which has
long ruled supreme in that State they look confident
y to the Of the Constitutional Union party.
full ueke; has been nominated Of which the Huntsville
Independent" says;
Our electoral ticket is one Of the abest that have ever
been appointed in this State Il is composed OF Of
great ability aud Of tried and true metal They all
iigh-tOned honorable gentlemen and will know con-
duct the in honorable and gentlemanly
uer They arc all too well aud ayorably known and Of
great personal popularity They not politicians
hut they from the people, and Of the people
The ticket received with JOY by all friends and
Know t will be voted fos with pride and pleasure by
every constitutional Union in the State. We hope
the active may open at early day. We want
electors 90 among the people and present the
claims OF our party our candidates. and our principles
% the voting Of the country Let principles be
discussed bold and manly way, and we have no fears
for the result"
There be doubt that in all the Southern States
with the single excepdonof South Carolina the chances
for the saccessof Bell and Everett decidedly better
than for theaccess OfBreekinridge. Our friends have
only to organize efficiently and wages vigorous canvass
in order to carry nearly every Southern State. Be up
and doing therefore, for glorious victory is within your
reach If you-chOose to secure il.
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SOUTHERN FEMALE INSTITUTE.


TIVE Eleventh Session Of thu Iustaon will commence on the
t Monday 10 October nexi and close on the last day Of
June, 1870
Assistant Teachers his employ simply saying that he aid
ed by eleven thoroughly quahd Instructors and that every effort
will be made maintain the high reputation and select character
Tie advantages offered department me Vocal and
unsurpassed The most accomplished teachers
In The city are emp Dyed particular attention paid TO this
Two Fren N ladies reared and educated Paris and speaking
,agri French IssS iqth SNGa WIZ al those aSo are
studying the language It Is confidently much
aud French poken In the honse female school
In the Union.
The subjects Of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry are fully
lsAied experiments the beon
being as complete u any In the state
Especial attention given study History English
Literature Rhetoric and Readng-a portion Of the
The Principal refers With pride To the following list Of PAraoss
Hon II A. Wise, Norfolk, Va; Com. ~ " MAury, Nat OBJ;
Rev Wm sparrow, Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Rev
Slaughter Culppe Rev. a. H. Read Rev George Woodbridge,
Rev. H. Keper Rev. d. Dosgeti DIR u. r. Wexford A.
Morson, Anderson r. Grattan James Lyons T. R. Price.
oord Hon. John Robertson Richmond Jas NJ Morson ooch-
land WIN. Clark J. Darlington. HGfax; R. X Crae Green
hrier Va 81 George Cooke Powhata Dr. H. Stuart King
George r. " Scott, pauquvr; }. Randolph b. T. Minor Al.
bemae A. Pcln j. w. Carroll New Orleans; Baylor Essex;
Mrs HARRISON Lower Brandon Col Dabney Dry Grove
burg Va.
Reference made also the Faculties Of the virginia Military
william Mary College, to Professors Bledoe
Smith, Coleman Maupn and Davis Of the University OF Virginia.
Board, Washing and Lights s22s 90
Tuition In I'm .sh. 50 90
Preparatory Department 40 10
Latin Modern Languages in classes each .... 20 20
Music, Vocal or on Piano. Harp, Organ or Guitar per
Drawing or Painting In oil or water collars $40 to 80 70
T E.: Of Instruments. per month iS
Payable ouehAI h October balance the 5h OF February
For further particulars for catalogue address the Principal
,.,. o. ID D. LEE POWELL
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APA.
TILE pRINcES FIRST SPEECH.

ST. JOINS, n. f. July -, 1860.
Yesterday addresses presented TO the Prince, to
which he replied as follows
sincerely thank you for the addresses presented to
me. and for the hearty welcome received from ALL
my landing on the shores of this the earliest colonial
possession Of the British Crown. trust you will not
think me regardless OF your Jealous loyalty, if acknow
ledge these addresses collectively, IL viii afford me
the greatest satisfaction report 10 the Queen The dc
yotou to her crown aud person Enthusiastically cvinced
by the reception of her son, eloquesty expressed in
the addresses from the various bodies in this town and
Harbor Grace. am charged by the Queen to convey
to YOU the assurance OF the deep she has
felt in this ntert sting portion Of her domiuons. shall
carry back a lively recollection Of this day proceedings,
and OF your kindness myself personally, but above
free country Of which we all glory to DO called the
sons
The Prince pleases the pOpulace immensely by his
handsome counenance aud mild gentlemanly bearing
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100000 WELL DIsTRBuTED-The 100000 prize in
the drawing OF June 9th, Of the Royal Lottery was
drawn by seven eight parties in Matanzas The Au-
rora del Ynr published in that city says that one
quarter of the ticket (S20 00O) drawn by
ca house. where there several honest and aborous
young men who came in for shares Of s., 800 each;
merchant drew $4,000; broker $4,000; and the 9th
or fourth was divided in three four porons-one of
them (S6 2b0) was held by foreign servant girl who is
now likely to charge her sphere So $50 by negro cook
who Immediately Informed his master that he wanted bis
free papers made ready for him, and finished by marry
ing his eoored lady love- and up fruit and vegeta
bic stall The other $2 800 not yet known to whose
lot they fell This is very good distribution ofhe large
prze-CabdH Messenger. iy2S-c
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The ..EnnuIrcr,, .tIiI ON VIZ. Rrerctt.

The EnYursr by assaing Mr. Everett as an Abolition
a. on account Of his endorsation Of the Compromise
measures Of $50 rendering the cause Of the Opposition
most excellent service. We would no; have our neigh
Dor change his tactics on this point for something very
considerable. Indeed in deuouncng as AboliOnsts all
those who sustained the Comp5tmse measures Of 1850
t is denouuCing severely its party friends not only
Virginia but throughout the entire South and North
Yea 10 Is assiug as A5olionists is own candidates for
The Presidency and Vice Presidency Breckenridge and
Lane, both Of whom have long since cordially endorsed
and still most cordially endorse the Compromise meas
ures Of 1850!
We invoke the earnest attention Of the Democracy Of
Virginia to the Engurer denuncation of the Compso-
mise Of 1880 as embodyng "seo, Aboitiouist hrenes
which hereies the Democratic patty in Virginia and
throughout the country have accepted in their ConEen-
tons through their press By the speeches of their lead
ing men, and in almost every other imaginable FORM over
..l erg5stRq We SUGGEST sl,n ta-;ba RAY -eNd.E,
cve,, discussion and a every point either endorse or
rspudate the charge constantly preferred by the Eaga
-.r against the Compromise measures Of lSj0-whch
measures have an been acceped BY the whole DemOcrl
.c party The Enquirer be it remembered aiirms that
those Compromise measures Of 1850 are composed Of
.,.r,-gx tr,frrrnNrSr urpfsfrstn
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RR1I. ANn EvERErr IN ALEXANDRIA.

There was a large and very enthusiastic nesting Of the
eRds Of the Union and the Constitution at the Armory
Of the Lecher Guard Wednesday night for the purpose
of forming a Bell aud Everett Club.
On motion of Stephen Shinn, Lewis Mckenzie was
called to the Chair and Edgar Snowden, Jr, appointed
Secretary
committee appointed tor the purpose reported a
Constitution for the government of the Association and
the following permanent officers:
PresideRt-George p WISE
Tics Presidents-Wells A. Harper, Of the LIST Ward
j. s. Hallowel of the I'd Ward; VIM +. Padgett Of the
sd wArd VIM h. Massey, of the 4th Ward; John Birch,
Of the County.
Recording Ssereldries-EdgAr SnOWden, Jr., and Geo.
7. Wilmington.
Corresponding Seerefary-T. ~ Mccormick.
Tredstrer-JOhD Muir.
The repor; having been adopted, Mr.. Wise took the
Chair and made some appropriate remarks, which were
received with applause
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SoundasaDoIiar.

As far back the sh Of August, 1870 John Bell ~
ts,ed the foloEing noble southernSeniment
"FEW GENTLEMEN IN THE SOUTH WOULD BE
MORE PREPARED FOR PROMPT AND DECISIVE
MEASURES OF RESISTANCE AND PROTECTION,
SHOULD TIE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF THE
SOUTH CONNECTED WITH THIS SUBJECT SLAVE
RYl EVER BE INVADED THROUGH CONGRESS OR
OTHERWISE, THAN MYSELF"
And yet in view of such AN emphatic declaration Of
devotion 10 the rights honor and safety of the South
there are some Southern Democrats who affect to be-
eye that Mr. Bell Is sound the subject of slavery
Away With such injustice and such hypocrisy.
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In an address to his constituents on the 4th General
Mcqueen of S. c., advocated the " secession Of the
South from tho Union II Black Republican was elect
ed President of this Government" That is the game
Secede at Charleston Baltimore divide the Democra-
tic party elect Lincoln and thensecede from
Ia IInin
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stBOKER,S BITTERS. >;

L0R than thirty years. have stood unequAed
ed mutations COuSrsREErs
for their tonic and truly valuable medicinal properties In all
Of complaints connected with the Stomach y
well for their general usefulness agreeable
smuant In their various pleasant appliances In accordance
with tho testimonials OF medical Faculties In EUROPE they have al
here and acknowledgedby all
them, to be 1.-THE BEST BITTERs EVER INTRODUCED"
confidently felt that they will maintain their reputation
unsurpassed merits.
Por Sale by Of the prominent Drugs and
with liberal discount TO the trade, by the Agent
L. PUEKR ia,
my22-3m No. IS Front Street, New York.
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nrcros ~ TIE cHzaoEzr x.nox.-A late Tex.

ISsuRREcrIoE IL TIE CHzRoEzr NArros.-A late Tex.
as paper contains the subjoined
The troubles that have been brewing for months
among the Oherokee between the shareholders and noR
slavehoders and which melted by abolition mis-
sionaries have come that pass that the nation in
and Evan Jones' an abotioni.t leader and his
son. have enlisted two thousand Of the Chcrokees Tor an
attack their brethren. requston Il is stated, will
be made the State Of Arkansas for aid to assist in
uuellng this instruction.
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IsFIRMARY OF ST. FRANCIS De SALTS.


Conducted by the Sisters OF Charity.
NHs Institution ready for the reception Of Patients It's
location Familiarity known long "Bacon Quart Branch
and besuu retreat. for those who have eth Lost their health
furnished with shade ofarge growth with the
with respectable and populous neghborhood OF the city
Of Charity devote themIeiyes under
Inspiration OF ion the income which
e1peaes will be expended ether mprc place.
q taking care of the sick Who may be .sttute.
Patients Of all denominations received Wthou. Distinction
admitted; nor 10 IL nendeit IN receive Insane pers3rs
The prices except where special agreement has been made will
be as llows:
For board and lodging nursing medical attention and ordinary
medicines for white penoDs Ia the wards, 80 per week
For colored persons 10 the wards o. per week.
The washing viii be done at the expense Of the Patient
The above prices win be required should the patient AK
while any physician send his patients the Inf mary
and Physicians Of the Indrmary:
st GEORGE PgAcIIY, ID,
Exchange Hotel, or Grace bt sth and 9Th ita.
DANIEL W. THOMAS, ~. D.,
South ide Cay aboge End street.
J. 9 DORSEY CULLEN ND,
jy95 Corner franklin aad Ith or 9Th and Grace.
HAVANA SEG RS. OF the choicest brands,
constantly hand and for sale quantities Sut pqrehA
W. L WAVING,
jy2I No. IOI Broad street, above 9th,
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large number enrolled their names a. members Of
the Club, when, motion, the meeting adjourned unai
wednesday next at O'clock to meet at the same place.
= ALsr Gazette.
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PLANTATION GIG iRS.,-A large lot OF One cid Plan
il tailon Cigars Just received and for sale by
Tvs DOVE 4 CO., Wholesale Druggists.
IARLY BIRD.--A neverfAling remedy for worms, pre-
~ pared and for sale by
ives DOVE CO., Wholesale Druggists.
MOVES FLUID EXTRACT PARElRA bra
wa and Buchu for the Of Chronic Diseases OF the
Urinary Passages Caculous Affections Leucorhora, nrepsy,
Jaundce Chronic Inflammation and Uuceraon OF the Hdneys
and Bladder. Prepared and for sale only, BY
DOVE CO., Wholesale Druggist
ivos Richmond, Va.
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MANIPULATED GUANO.

WE offer 10 the Planters Of Virginia. Manipulated Guano
w prepared by analysed by Mess haupln futile 81
the University OF virginia, report very favorable For
further particulars Southern Planter has proved TO be
Of the most valuable ezes introduced Into the State
We uIed last Fail at Strawberry HILL and refer TO Mr.
others In the neghborhood Of said plantation
EDMOND, DAVENPORT co.
~ Price tis per ton.
Ps-Elch parcel be inspected by our State Inspector
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Primary Depamen-for Children under ii years OF age oV W
REFERENCss.
The PArRoSs scoOL-Rght Reverend Bshop Meade Va
Right bishop Ectt Ga Right Reverend M,hop hns,
y9gInia Right Reverend Bhop Cobbs Alabama; Reverend A.
ample d. D. vi mlngton N. o; Rev. Dosgett D. Rich
mond Charles Richmond Reverend Nelson Head
Danve Va Reverend g. Gderseeye Richmond Va Reverend
" Moore D.. Richmond, Va; Reverend, VIM H. Wheel
wgh Richmond VA Reverend John Saunders Richmond, Va
The Clergy the Episcopal hurch In Virgins.
nv directed to HUBERT p. LsFEBVRE, Rich
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49, REV. JAMES A. DUNCAN

REV. JAMES A. DUNCAN
49, will preach at Broad Street Church. Sunday
ming 2gh instant II O'Clock and night s& The pub
lie are respectfully inylted TO attend.
GALE ORA VALUABLE FARM IN THE COUN
= Tf OF NEW KENT-Pusuant 10 decree Of the Circuit
Curt Of New Kent county, the 9t day Of July In
suit In ChsneeTy pending In said Court In the 81 John g.
Cramps heiIs against John O. CrumpB administrator
and as the Commissioners aPponted by the said decree We Will
the 18Th day Of september next beng Court day for the said
county, the tract Of land In the mennned sled snd
kn1s by the OF Cedar HILL containing 69 Of high
land and u acres Of marsh
This desirable tract Of land and worthy the attention Of
persons DESTROYS Of making good Investment and seeuog
pleasant and comfortable residence The Improvements good
and eommodou situated eminenee overlooking the Pa
munkey River convenient and the railroad Persons
wishing the premises ayited call either the
Commissioners who viii take pleasure giving any Information in
their power
The property will bs sold on credit of6 70 and months
JN0. d. CHRISTIAN, No"nii''ioHe'~
f,Da
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COCK KRSHAUsRNsn REBOILED MOLAssEs.- Re.
" etivlng and for sale BY ,.,,,.,
jyLS-3; J. u, H. pAfENrVhr,
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FnNhk MINT sssion OF our sehool begins on we pAt
OF OCTOBER $780, and terminates on me ' Gay OF june
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iulness 70 our many Hengs Apu PA'ion. anu
gi,ey IeieIIns :. ~ e ~ 81
iorded on when ne Pf0Pe'iJ VI IA ue"
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except Nhen &c may ~ 81 -, - A.. a. hrn...
me rrineipn mas nAae emAe ie -. 80, -
OF his Me- AND mas now Desn ehsAbeu IN wi
upwards Of twenty