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The Plane's.

| From three O'Clock in the morning. about which
time Venus makes its appearance, until five, that
planet casts a shadow like the moon when three
| DAYS old. Venus is in the constellation Cancer
| the group of small stars in the body of the Crab.
With PrOcyOn IN CAMS Minor, and Pollux in Gemin
| it forms triangle of nearly ebual Sides having
almost reached its greatest distance from the Sun,
| Venus will appear stationary for some tlmei but
will by aud BY, move off towards the east recedng
| from the earth as it travels in that direction
About ten degrees eastward of Venus, by one de-
gree to the north Jupiter shines with very brilliant
light This king of the planetary bodies is now
moving slowly towards the east, and VIII continue
to do so for few weeks longer after which he will
also appear to stand still and then take the opposite
course for three months. These motions, however,
can be detected only by careful observers of the
heavens Jupiter will increase in bFilliancy until
he arrives in opposition to the Sum- which will be
ABOUT the beginning of next year.
Saturn is becoming visible before sunrise, but it
is difficult for unpracsed eye to distinguish this
planet although second in magnitude to Jupiter. All
these bodies, however, will appear high in the
heavens during the winter evenings. following the
brilliant consultations which now beginning to
show themselves on the eastern horizon.
Mars is at present the most distinct object in the
heavens d4Png the evening, crossing the meridian
short time after sunset IL is gradually becoming
more obscure as 1t passes away from the earth, and
by the middle of November will have disappeared.
Its motion is at present hardly perceptble, but after
few weeks it will move pretty rapidly towards the
east. .f#..
The above facts CLEANED from reliable source,
will be found interesting to the lovers OF astronomy.
The reader will bear in mind that the cardinal points
of the heavens do correspond exactly with those
on the surface of the earth at this latitude North
ward means towards the north polar star, southwark
of course, the opposite directions hence any line
east and west will ntersect the other at right angles
For want of remembering this, the general reader
is apt to fall into frequent mistakes in taking the
rplat directions of celestial bodies
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Maine.
DEMOCRAT.

The vote for Governor in 800 Cities townships
and plantations, on Monday last compares with the
total vote of the several counties last year as fol
lows:
Morrills majority last year (complete) -. ll,S4;
Washburns majority this year mot completely l6,7OS
The returns yet to come in will add slightly to thi:
majority.
The total vote will be nearly or quite 10000
considerably larger than ever before.
The Republican candidates for Congress are elect
ed by majorities very nearly as follows:
l. John N Goodwin by 1867 over Thomas NJ
Hayes.
II. Charles W. Walton by 5000 over Calvin Record
III. Samuel G. Fessenden by 900 over Alfred W
Johnson
". Arson P. Morrill, by 5000 over B. A. G.. Fuller
V. John H. Rice by $500 over S. H. Blake.
VI Frederick A. Pike by 300 over Blon Bradbury.
We believe no one of the Members just elected
has ever yet been in Congress. Certainly no one is
a member of the present House. Mr.. Morrill, is the
present Governor.
The Senate consists of 81 members, and is unan
imously Republican.
The last House consisted of lI9 Republicans and
81 Democrats There are probably not over %
Democrats elected this year. Thus far, the returns
are 81 Republicans, IL Democrats. In one township
(Grcene) there IS tie.
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THE CANVASS.
THOMAS and cooke.

WILI1AMsPoRT, Sept 18th, 1860.
Hon. James d. Thomas and E. C. Cooke met at
this place to-day in discussion of the political topics
involved in the present canvass. Mr.. Thomas
achieved 8 complete triumph. This was to have
been expected from his known ability and expe-
rience in debate. have heard him often but never
to better advantage. His array of fact and argu-
ment was unanswered and unanswerable. 1t could
not fail to carry conviction to every fair and I'M
prejudiced mind
Mr.. Cooke is man of ability; gentleman, and
very courteous in debate. But he appears as the
advocate of doctrine which no man can defend.
The people are not to be frightened by any cry of
Yancey or disunion. No flights of oratory or rhe-
torc can call off their attention from the sober facts
involved. Things are all right in the west end of
Maury county. We make some gains from the OPP
| position. know but one Douglas man. We will
have a larger majority this fall than ever before
Mr. Thomas is doing noble battle in our cause every
week, and with telling effect Our people are
aroused and / have never seen fairer spirit
Every Democratic speaker in the county is doing
active service in the canvass. We shall give good
report of the Empire County" in November.
In the course of his speech Mr.. Cooke demanded
of Mr.. Thomas whether, in case a Southern State
should seeede, on account of Northern aggression
IL in favor of employing force to coerce hel
| into the Union. Mr. Thomas, from his seat, replied
he was not Mr. Cooke commented on this reply
with some severity, leaving the impression on hi
audience that he was in favor of employing force
| When Mr.. Thomas succeeded to the stand his re
marks on this point were most whitening. He re
presented Mr. Cooke as mounted on his charger
bearing commission from Major General Seward
leading on the black cohorts of abolition to imbrut
their hands in the blood of the fre-eating South
erners. Forbid it, heaven said Mr.. Thomas, that
should engage in such unholy cause. If fight
must, It shall be on the other side.
|
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CouMUgToAqTox
Frem 8 RreclzInEldee Ereetorel Candlanl

From q HreckinEidge Eleetorel Candidate.
NAsHvIlLE, THuRsDAY NIeHr. Sept 20, 1860.
Nh BURcM Dear Sir have read and carefully
considered the proposition Of Messrs BRITToS ard
MALONE which appeared in the UNION AND AMERIcAH
this morning As youexpress desire to have an
expression of opinion in relation thereto from the
BREcKNRIDGE electoral csndidates, you are author
lied to state for me that if am chosen Of the
electors for this State will east my vote in accord
ance with that proposition My views about Mr..
DOUGLAS and his doctrines are too well known m
TINS district to require any statement Of them in this
note. Differing with him as much as do, would
not hesitate to give him my vote if thereby could
defeat LINCOLN or BELL No one claims that there is
possibility of the election Of the DouGIAs ticket IN
Tennessee, and if any DOUGLAS man thinks it shows
better Democracy to aid Mr.. BELL rather than vote
for the BREcKraIDGE ticket with certainty of get
ting that ticket to vote for Mr.. DOUGLAS in contes
between him, LINCOLN and BELL cannot concur il
the correctness of his Judgment
Yours respectfully, R.. HAYWOOD.
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MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT HELENA, ARK.-A few even

MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT HELENA, AKA few even
ings since says the Helena Shield a large number
over one hundred-of empty morphine bottles were
found in a small shanty near the new Jail in this
city, and from indications. it thought they had
there been emptied of their contents and the NOR
phne transferred TO other vessels or perhaps wrap
ned in paper Where those bottles came FROM how,
when and by whom they were brought there, is a
mystery, and the large quantity of morphine they
contained. coupled with the fact that poison had
been found in the possession Of slaves in Texas and
other parts of the country very naturally created
considerable excitement in our usually quiet little
city. On Wednesday meeting OF citizens was held
at the court house. to take steps to unrave the mys
terry and committee of prudent, reliable citizens
was appointed to investigate the matter, but up to
last evening nothing had been elected that could
throw any light upon this mysterious occurrence
would be we'll we think for every citizen and house
holder to be on the alert Caution and prudence can
do no harm; look closely into the conduct OF sus-
picious negroes or vagabond white men; and, above
all. we hope the city authorities WILL by some means
or other, keep up the night police.
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The Gale at East PascagOGIa--Great Dis.
1reSS.

We doubt whether any portion of the Gulf coast
has suffered more severely than East Pascagoula
The extent of the damage to property at this place
considering the very humble circumstances of the
sufferers. is, indeed, most distressing. Gentlemen
who came passengers, yesterday, by the steamer
Oregon, inform us that the utter wreck and ruin
caused by the gale is truly heart-rending Some ten
families left not only houseless but entirely des
ttute Their little ali has been swept away for
ever. Many of these families were of the very
humblest class subsistng almost wholly by fishing;
their whole property, few fishing boats and the ill
constructed dwellings that but poorly sheltered
them from the elements. Several cases of great
distress among have been told u.s. but space
prevents our laying them before our readers this
morning. Suffice it now to say that there is much
need of the immediate exercise of charity towards
them and we trust our citizens will act promptly
in the matter. Any persons wishing to contribute,
we authorized TO say, can send their contribu-
tons to Mr. Krebs the postmaster at East PascagOu
la-Nelo Orleans Bulletin, Eept. 10.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-22

FIRE.--Last Thursday afternoon, about four o.
clock, the frame dwelling house near the Presbyte
rian Church. belonging to Mr.. Joseph Ringo, but oc
cupiea by L. l. Gildersleeve, a residence, was dis
covered to be fire, and in short time, despite
the efforts of our citizens, the house and kitchen
were completely wrapped in flames. Most of the
furniture was saved. The loss are told is about
ST 900, and no insurance.
About five O'Clock another alarm of fire was
sounded when it was discovered that the residence
of Mr. Harmon Cummins ablaze on the roof.
1t was soon extinguished, and attention was then
turned to the stable of Mr.. 7. C. Goodrich, which
was also on fire on the roof. 1t was promptly put
out By this time an intense excitement was mani
tested throughout good portion of the community,
until it was discovered that the repeated rgs were
not the result of design but were caused by Goals
dropping from the column that passed off from the
burning building. Fortunately there was but little
wind stirring during the conhagration.-F Fayetteville
Observer, Sept. 20.
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SCANDAL IN CONNECTICUT SHAMEFUL DEsERrrol

SCANDAL IN CONNECTICUT SHAMEFUL DISCRETION OF
A HUSBAND BY HIS WIFE.-The New Bedford Standard
states that an improper If not criminal intimacy has
existed between the wife of Captain Elihu S Bright
man, of Westport, Mass, and Nicholas Brightman,
which has eliminated in elopement. Captain B.
married Miss Phoebe White, of New Bedford, in
1857, shortly after which her husband sailed for
that port as master of the ship George Washington,
of Wareham. His young wife remained in West
port and her intimacy with Brightman, the partner
of her fight, commenced shortly after her hus-
bands departure. Matters went on il this way for
some time causing considerable talk IN the neighbOr
hood Sometime since her husband sent to her the
power of attorney to act in business matters with
view of having her settle several accounts that need
ed attention. This she did, and receiving several
hundred dollars, deposited IT in one of our city
bank: A few days since she drew out $500, por-
ton of which was given to her Paramour, with
which he purchased clothes, &c Having matqred
their plans she again drew upon her husbands
fund this time taking $780, and Tuesday last they
left foy Boston in the afternoon train, leaving her
child. about two years of age. behind her. 1t is
thought theE have gone West Mrs. BAghtmenIhas al
ways borne an irreproachable character, until this
unfortunate affair occurred, and heP course has
caused the deepest grief to her freRds Two Of hey
law, who reside in Kestport have gone
~ pursuit Of.the tugltVes'
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The, Model BeII-Everest Man.

The Hon. L. D. CAMPBELL. whose oratorical serVl-
cos are at present in demand among those whose
creed is the Constitution the Union, and the enforce
m inf of the laos," is the author of the following
''sentIment:"
sAs to the fugitive law, l condemn and denounce
if on ali occasions l am against its ubiquitous and
unjust provisions, and all men who sustain it, 1t Is
Il = greatest outrage ever perpetrated upon liberty
would trampe it under foot. have no rlgh II 70
d ctate to others. but. fog myself, say l. VII
TTTFRT Y DISRFG ARD ITS OBLIGATIONS, and
I1I nerer cease ny opposition until i is ciped from
oar stsde books This is the position took IN the
few sneecbes | made before the election, and in
maintaining it hereafter, shall not stop to inquire
what effect my course will have upon my success -
a politician. Political success has no charms Tor
me. when purchased at the sacrifice Of justice and
right"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-22
KOsSuIh in Italy.

The Bellag1o, Lago di Como correspondent OF the
London Times under date of August rs, says:
Reuters dispatch has doubtless ere this informed
you of the unexpected arrival of Kossuth at this
place. He came in by the steamer yesterday after,
noon at half-past four O'Clock, from ColIcO, and
took I'D his abode the Hotel la Grande Bretsgne
on the shore of the lake, midway between Como.
At halfpast seven O'Clock the hotel and adjacent
gardens were illuminated, and bOntires were also
lighted on the shore, which we're quickly responded
to BY a number of similar beacons at several points
along the long mountain ranges of the opposite side
of the lake The population of Belagio is but SMALL
vet scarcely an inhabitant could have been absent
from the spot when the Hungarian hberator had
taken up his abode
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,,.cnuso,ts and the Union.

The union.savers have put forward Edward ~ Ever
EFT Is the candidate par crceeaee to save tne
But what right has he to come lorWIu ~,
ally out of the Unoa Are notthe statute pooks OF
Massachusetts,, in commer with threeIourths y! o.
all the Northern States stained end dIsgracea viii
personal liberty bills, makingYoid bug
rights within their borders AaSsaehusetsl las
nnIlife5 the Fugitive Slave Law. In fact she has
virtually broken her National vows and dissolved
the Union and now with unwonted efrontery ana
perured brow she shouts for Everett and the traitors
that nestle in ahe bosom of the South singing IKE
an asp cali upon cup people to support nun for the
purpose of defending tbs Constitution, preserving
the Union and Enforcing the Laws !!-AUalanohe
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-22

THE YANCEY NoNISATIoN.-We have been waiting
for some dear friend of Caesars (Videicit Douglas
to deny the allegation of Mr.. o. Jennings Wise, that
the Douglas men had tried to get Yancey to go on
their electoral ticket. Why don't they deny il!
Why don't Dumpy Coat-tail deny it himself?
All! Douglas is trapped! He forgot that offer,
when he and his friends tried to make the people
believe that Mr.. Yancey was DisuniOnist Strange
that such Union lovers should want Dlsumonist
for their candidate for Vice Montgomery
MniL Sent. IL.
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nhIn-

We clip the following from the Maury press OF
September the 10Th the BELL organ at Columbia in
this State
Hon. Lewis D. Campbell delivered one of his very
hest speeches at GAINESVILLE the night of the LIST
inst. He was in the happest mood for speaking and
scored the sectionalst to the red every pass he
made at them. He spoke about two and hail hours,
and made my number OF converts 70 the true case
g TTnion and conservatism. At the conclusion
Of his speech Mrs. Emma Brown Of GAINESVILLE,
through Col Davenport presented Mr.. Campbeil with
a beautiful boquet, as a testimonial Of Ler regard
for him as the able advocate OF the noble LYerett'
and the Commitment: whereupon the ladies present
arose en- nass., and showered their boquets upon
the stand at Mr. Campbell feet, amidst the cheers OF
Che masses.
Now read what follows:
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None Of Tnem yyorkine.

According to the London Observer, the Atlantic
telegraph cable is not the only deep sea telegraph
Communication that refuses to work. The Red Sea
telegraph is out of order the Malta and Cagliai
line of about 800 miles in length has long been in
terrupted The line to Algiers has been abandoned;
the nshle from Malta to Corfu has gone the way of
h. riededesso.s that from Alden to KnRachee has
contributed nothiRg for some tine past to the stock
Of weekly dispatches Te failure OF all these is at
thnted 10 want of knowledge Of all qualities of the
materials employed, and the peculiar character q
she electric fHid.
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Information wanted.
We find the following in the telegraph column Q
the Bonner and Patriot of yesterday

We find the following IN the telegraph colu'un Vi
the Banner and Patriot of yesterday
BELL AND EVERETT MEETIEG.
Co1I,,urs q Sent. 4-There is a large Bell and
Everett mass meeting here tonight HON. l.. ID.
Campbell is speaking in front of the State House.
Gen, Leslie Combs will follow him. 1t is larger
Gathering of the people than any occasion of the
kind since 1856 Great enthusiasm prevails
The next is from the UNION AND AMERICAN of the
18th August:
Mr. BELL AND THE FUGTVE SLAVE LAVAL the
State Convention of the Bell party IN OHIO, bon.
Lewis d. Campbell the leader of the party IN that
State. made a speech, in which he commended
Bell and Everett and intimated !that IN me case
mr. Bells election TO the Presidency, captured tugtius
sIn,es gnigt hare the right OF trial by jury Ar Ben
ha,ng at some time limited that he lcdS in TdUOr OF dc-
cording such a right
We want to know if Mr.. BELLS Ohio partzan re-
presented him correctly. Would he favor amending
the Fugitive Slave Law so as to give the escaped
slave trial by jury, in the State where arrested
Union AND AMERICAN, Sept. Z.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-22

THE SEA-SERPENT DTsABLED-The original sea-ser
pen has got it at last Since he was seen the coast
in July he has departed en- his travels and paid his
first respects to the coast of Ireland, where seeing
a pleasure boat in which were several ladies, his
Aquatic highness reared his crest and showed TWEEN
ty-five feet of his tail. " He raised his neck sS
feet above the surface, presenting beautiful ap
pearapce having large brilliant scales of yellow
hue" But John Kingston. of Trinity College. Dub
lin fred at him. and he disappeared instantly, leay
ing the impression that he was severely hurt-Bos-
ION Courier
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The London &c. va Fee Press states that the
Princes retinue numbers no fewer than thirty ser
wants. They. bring with him his own plate, glass
ware, crOckery, and even cooking utensils, and all
they require to be supplied with is provisions and
fire.
The Princeton &C. Wy Times remarks hiatt the coli
ored people Of Western Canada wished to deliver
an address to His Royal Highness, the Prince Of
Wales-but it was declined, because cit would pre-
sent them in aseparate and distinct light from the
rest ef the population"
The following is from the Toronto Globe; ~
The Prince, it Is arranged, will arrive in Phila-
delphia the evening of the State election in the
second week of October. Some OF the American
papers regret very much this arrangements lest the
future ruler of Great Britain seeing the disorders
and outrage then anticipated. may imbibe an abd-
| ing hate for popular institutions Our Yankee
friends should have better mode of managing their
elections and then they need net care who have
| their eyes on them on those occasions.
! The New York Herald of the 10th inst, contains
some details from its correspondent at Clifton G. W.
respecting the recent dOings of the Prince of Wales
After the Prince had visited the Falls Saturday
he went to see Blondin's performances on the rop'
/ Mt Suspension Bridge. As soon as he arrived, BlOn
din bowed 70 the Prince and started off, the Prince
watching him attentively. The Prince had a seat il
| a rustic pavilion the Duke of Newcastle and suit
sitting in the rear, with Major Teasdale and other
sitting crosslegged in 'front.' with regard to dress
Blondin crossed and returned. and the Prince con
plimented him by clspping his hands IN applause
and then Blondin prepared to carry aman over. I
this the Prince objected and only after repeated
surances would he allow Blondin to start with Co
cord, his agent his back, pausing only to have
photograph taken The Prince watched with breatl
, less interest, commenting much the Performance
For the first time, Blondin returned on stills, ii
Prince having also put in protest against this pc
Torrance. 1t was a most arduous and masterl
feat but did not please the Prince, who thought
fOohardy.
E When Blondin reached the shore, the Prince al
. / suite had long conversation with him in Frenc
complimenting him. and asking him about the still
and his feelings while on the rope. Observing Fa
: ini's rope, further up the river, he asked what
5 was. "a path for another fool, !" answered
f Kerwin. The Prince laughed and nodded his a
| sent to this epgrammatic reply.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-22

ALLEGED DEFALCArIoN OF BRIGHAM YoUNG.-A
dispatch from Washington, d., c., (says the Balti-
more SUM- states that the accounts of BRIGHAM
YoUNG as er otciO superintendent of Indian Affairs
in Utah, have just undergone along and searching
scrutiny and that they show he is defaulter to the
Government to a considerable extent. A special
agent has accordingly been dispatched to Utah to
undertake the recovery of the money.
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ANOTHER ScRFw LoosE!-We "learn from GOOD
authority" says the Pontotoc (Miss) Examiner Of
August 3Ist, "that Col FLoURNoY, DOUGLAS Eectol
for the First Congressional district has Withdrawn
from the canvass" No reason is assigned for his
withdrawal in the Examiner.
Col. FIoURNor was, says the Jackson NisStSsiRp'an
the head and front Of the ATTEMPTED DOUGLAS move
meut in this State His abandonment of it is sgnlh
cant We attribute it to DOUGLAS recent pledge Z
hpbt on L1NcoIxs side if any Southern State shoult
resist his authority. Now is good time for al
or errino friends to come out and take their stanC
for BRECKENRIDGE and LANE.
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MYSTERIOUS END OF LONELY VoYAGER.-The Men,
phis Avalanche states that a gentleman whose name
is not known. recently left ST. Louis in small skiff
which he proposed to pull to Memphis. AT Haile's
Point he stopped and asked assistance as he was i'll
Of the dropsy but unable to obtain relief he re-
sumed his journey. A few days afterwards his
naked body was discovered floating in the water just
below Haile's Point 1t is supposed that he was
robbed and murdered, and his body thrown into the
river to make it appear that he had been drowned
He was buried in Lauderdale county, Tenn, on the
18th inst