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give way, and be swept along by the over
wLelming tide, that like torrent, will sweep
them over the political precipice. The foun-
dation of radicalism is now undermined, and
the unstable sands upon which it is built are
already yielding to the irresistible beating Of
the winds and the waves Of conservatism,
| which it is unable to resist. The American
people acquiesce in the fat of peace, which
has been proclaimed by ANDREW JOHNSON,
| and they are resolved that it shall be real
peace, notwithstanding the efforts of Radical
ism to prolong the war and perpetuate Sec
tional discord, envy and strife, from which it
has derived, for years, the very essentials of
its life and power. k&ss 2 srttLf3 -gs
But the people have had something too
much of this" they desire return to that
condition Of things in which rest political and
social, may prevail; when turmoil and strife
shall give place to their opponents when the
material resources of the country may be de-
veloped; when trade and commerce shall
again flourish; and when, men may re-engage
in those peaceful vacations of life which re-
suit in prosperity and plenty, and diffuse a
spirit of contentment throughout all the var
ious classes Of society. Such are the ends and
aims desired by the conservative men of the
country. Instead of keeping open, and in
eessantly probing wounds, purely in order to
keep up excitement, they sincerely desire to
remove all causes of irritation, and by judi
cious application of emollients to allay all
soreness and inflammation. The opposite theo-
ryof radicalism, however, is to tear away the
bandages; probe deep into the scars that
would heal if let alone; deny that there is any
soundness in the patient, and contend that he
is incurable. With such system of treatment
the people have become thoroughly disguised,
and in place of the miserable quacks who
have kept the body polite in state of un-
rest and irritation, they have wisely deter
mined to be governed by the advice of more
skillful men-and accordingly they look to
the conservatism of the country to bring about
better condition. Notwithstanding some
of the details in their mode of operation may
be Objectionable, yet these sink into nothing
ness in comparison with the enlarged practi-
cal views which are embraced, and which when
accomplished will be triumph that will
ambly compensate for the apparent and una
voidable faultiness of minor details, which are
| objected to by the Southern press. Locking
eoolly at the vast stake to be fought for by
the two parties now in the arena, we hold it
to be our bounden duty to give all the aid and
comfort we can to those who stand between
lis and the lantern. The Committee of Safety
is clamorous for hemp, and it happens to be
our necks they long to stretch
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PHILADELPHIA GlsndoWers.

Conventions are especially American insti-
buttons, although an ingenious antiquary
could easily trace them to the Folkmote of
our British ancestors We have Conventions
for all conceivable purposes. Politicians,
churchmen. gro-worshippers, workingmen,
soldiers and sailors, strong-minded women;
and last, among the current novelties, we
hail the assembly of the Convention of Spirit
ualsts, which assembled on the 21st instant,
at Providence, Rhode Island.
Men and women were hnddled together at
this meeting, without distinction of sex, and
the strong-ninded female population were out
in full force Wer greet to notice that these
ornaments of this society Of philosophers
spoke with singular unanimity the very worst
grammar, from which we are inclined to
infer that the ghosts with which they as
seciate, must be shockingly forgetful of in
structions they received while living.
We are unable to account for the corrup-
ton of English, which appears in elegant ex-
tracts from the conversation of DANIEL WEB
sTER, whose living style was a model of Doric
simplicity; nor can we comprehend how the
great CALHOUN has SO soon forgotten the first
rule in Syntax. The mystery grows still
darker, when these people tell us that the
dead statesmen and heroes with whom they
talk, are in a estate Of progressive beatitude
and progression" We should understand
this to imply reasonable proficiency in gram
mar, at the very least, and we trust when the
illustrions dead are called from the vastly
deep that these philosophical GLENDowERs, in
trousers and filters, will make themselves ac-
quainted with some elementary grammar, in
order to improve the conversational powers
of the spirits which obey them, and unlike
those Of the Welshman, come when they are
called tt ItH.j.-.ti4
But seriously, there is much TO alarm all
thoughtful men at such unbushing repudia-
| lions of christian faith, as were exhibited al
the Convention of which we speak. When in
fidelity is openly boosted by enthusiastic pro-
fessrs both he and she, it is high time for the
clergy of the North to discard politics, and
confront the evil which faunts its wretched
rhetoric in their very faces. 70 -aA
The perusal of a full report of this Provi-
dence Convention, brings to mind some o.
| the terrible alterations of the French Revo-
luton, and is full of significance which
should not be disregarded. Again, we say
it is high time the clergy of the North STOP
preaching from texts found in platforms, and
take more from the Bible.
In the meantime, while We of the South
have no mad men and women to translate
ghostly talk for us in execrable grammar, we
should remember that we also have our sins
and iniquities which daily grow more scarlet
and which call for wise rebuke. Altogether
the moral vineyard in America seems to grow
more thorns than grapes just now, and the
prospects are by no means cheerful for a
wholesome vintage. a4
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The Presidents' visit to ,Chicaeo.

Beside the members of the Cabinet and
their families, 1t is expected that General
Grant, Admiral Farragut, Admiral Radford,
Surgeon General Barnes and General McCul-
lum, with their wives, and other ipguished
persons will accompany the President on bis
tripto Chicago. The common. councils and
citizens of New York. Albany, Auburn, Buff
falo and Detroit have rendered him official re-
ceptions with reviews, coilations, and other
Inequalities of their respective cities.
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LATEST NEWS BY MAIL.
President Johnson's Tour.

New York, August 23.-President john
son will arrive here at noon ON the Goth, aud
will accept "A military reception rendered by
the city division of militia. He will leave
the following morning for West Point. r.
The Common Council, our merchants, the
''Tammany Society" the Chamber of Com
merce, ~ and the Democratic committees will
take proper action relative to the Presidents
reception.
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workingmen,s Convention.

Our readers who are interested in the pre-
ceedings of this body, will find full report Of
the same on our third page, to which they are
specially referred for matters of interest and
importance.
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IIHCIPdI'
lN '.'iN- ~ii SEMINAR
FOP VOTING TAnIEC U.s.. Jpf.

.s.. =
Will reopen on the FIRST MONDAY of Sep
TENDER next. at No. Al Cumberland street, and
close the last Friday in June. Terms, pay able
quarterly in advance, for English, including Ele-
mentary French, Drawing and Vocal Music, from
SIS to Sl2.50, with and extra charge of 81 for fuel
during the season; Music, Vocal and Instrument
tai, SIS; Latin, advanced Drawing and French,
Antique, Grecian and Oriental Painting, Orna-
mental Needle-work, Leather-work, &C., each
SIS; Water colored Painting, including the Color
ing of Photographs, Autographs, &C., Sc; Oil
Painting, $40. Persons not connected with the
Seminary can join any of the classes in Painting
&c, both during vacation and afterwards.
REFERENCES. r. E. Lee, Lexington, Va,
Mr.. Q. l.. Cock, Hollins Institute; Rev. G. W.
Griffin, Lebanon, Tenn; ]. B. Jeter, D. D.,
Richmond, Va; Mrs. E. Kingsford, 0swego, N.
Y, Mrs. E. Holcomb, Nashville, Tenn; R. B. G.
Howell, ID. Nashville; Rev.B Manly, jr., Green
vile, S. c.; Mr. John Hart, Charlottesville, Va;
Mr.. A. P. Abel, Charlottesville, Va. J. L..
Burrows, D. d., Richmond, Va.
Far circulars, &C., apply to the Principal.
iV23-lm u. .
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ID 'As FEMALE SEMINARY.
INSTRUCT
Miss HANNAH JEFFREY, Principal.
Miss AMY JEFFREY, Drawing IL Painting.
THOMAS JEFFREY, creek a. Latin.
Prof. Vim. GARRETTSON, French u Music
This School is located in BEL AIR, Hartford
Co., Md, and is now in full operation.
The town is in the midst of beautiful and
highly improved country, remarkable alike for
its health, morality, intellectual culture, and the
beauty of its scenery; and has daily communica
ton with Baltimore and Philadelphia, by Stage
Railroad and Telegraph. W ''e
Its course of instruction embraces English,
French, Latin, Greek, Mathematics, Music, Oil
Painting and Drawing The School Building is
large and well ventilated. aHf-t.s u ~
Board q Tuition, per session, $1,000
Scholars received at any time and charged pro
rata. 43tT .ii eisi gtt} llsplsr =.f
Circulars containing details will be sent on APP
plication. Address -,-..-.-.l. I'D
Miss HANNAH JEFFREY
h' y" Bell Air, Md.
n" ii REFERENCES: o. Ga.
Rev. j.. II. ID. WiNaFIELD, Bel Air., Md
Rev. j.. G. HAMMER, Baltimore, Md.
Hon. Judge SHARKEY, Mississippi
JAMES ARoHER, Esq, 4''' - f'i3 "
Rr. CHAs. CHAMBEkLAIN, " lsta tt
NH 3l-Stlst sept .fslaEla afe .nF ..-
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None but mother knows with what soiici-
tude--7with what deep anxiety---a mother re-.
CARDS the health OF her babe. To such we
would say that IN all cases OF teething, sum
mel complaints, loosepess of the bowels, &c,
that they will find MARSDENS CARMIN-
ALIVE SYRUP the only preparation which
will give certain and speedy relief. Nomoth-
er should be without a bottle. y
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SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
MRS. Or. WRIGHT.

J" NO. % BREWER STR EFT
Will open Elementary School for Girls in
Norfolk, the Second Monday in September.
REV. A. s. BARTEN, Visitor
Terms per quarter payable in advance
Tuition from SIS to $l2 so, according to studies
pursued. Fuel Extra, ST.
She will also receive as Boarders, few young
ladies DESTROYS of attending Seminaries in this
city,. s 4.e
For further information, apply to Rev. o. S.
Barten, or Taylor, Todd l. Tucker.
jy3i-tI0th .sep* '@*fl iIt
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't' HAS EVERY ADNANTAGE OVER The
''oLD ISSUE aa iaI adl ysasaa. o.
sar .etom OSE,N L
Firat.-IT is rs per GENT CHEAPER.
Secondly is NON EXPLOSIVE and NO
DAMAGEIN 1T.
THRIFT gives more brilliant and mellow
Illumination. .sA ifi'e
Fourth.-It has not the disagreeable odor.
Fitth.-it is more pleasant to handle.
Sixth.--It can be used in any style of lamp.
We offer this new invention to the public,
consoled with the assurance that it IS all we re-
commend. .tz5t alj .Jlfa
Call and examine for yourselves, and
"Judge Ye." s
We have purchased the patent right of this
article for the State of Virginia.
...~-f, T. A. YOUNG CO.,
corner of Roanoke Square,
Jy27+O&W-lm and Wide Water street.
NEW FEOUR.--l6O bbls choice Extra
In and Supertine Eour received this day. r.
&. W. ROWLAND Il co, a
au Ia l6 and Is Rowland's wharf.
GALT.--l6OO Sacks c. A. Salt, 700 Sacks
10 Liverpool Fine Salt. Also, 1900 sacks Ameri-
can u. A. Fish and Fine Salt for which we alone
are the authorized agents for this IN arket.
s4l3ii G. W. ROWLAND Il CO.,
au24 iJ4s&A l6 Is Rowland's wharf,
"
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NORf CLASSICAL SCHOOL,

ITNHIS SCHOOL WILL OPEN on the
i 10 September in the room on Freemason
street, opposite Christ Church, in which Miss
Robinson has for many years conducted her
School. t..
The course of study will embrace the English,
Ancient and Modern Languages, and Mathe-
matics tbi ~ f1Jg Q1s go uaifl' ..l
Tuition, per session of ten months, $50, one
the 18th of February. All who enter within the
first two and half months will be charged the
the whole price $780, Those who enter after
that time, will be charged $50, $40, or $40, ac-
cording to the time OF their entrance. .l.-it
G. MORRIS,
Inn, pesn
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
rG,HE NEXT SESSION OF THE
IL College of WILLIAM AND MARY will be-
gin ON the 10th, the I'd Wednesday of October
next, and continue until the 4th Of July follow
ing. full course of instruction will be given in
the Academic Department. There is an extensive
apparatus for illustration in the Physical Sci
ences Enough Of the College Library has been
recovered to furnish reading matter and books of
reference. Comic rtable accommodations have
been provided for students. There is '.Gram-
mar School connected with the College, in
which the usual English branches, and the ele-
mentary classics are taught.
Terms.-College observation-disclosures. $66.
Modern Languages, each....... l5.
.,ts Board at College :otel. ..,,..... 100.
Fuel, lis hts and ashng extra, from $25 to so.
Grammar School fees tmodern languages ex-
tra) SAB.
Board and other expenses as above. te9
Board may also be obtained in private families.
For such vii ing to form messes, bring
ing their ratiens and room furniture from home,
these expenses may be much reduced For fur
Their information address the subscriber at Will
Harrisburg. s
~ ssH - BENZ. S. EW ELL,
President of the College
aull of William and MARY
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General Grant not to Accompany the
u e { President u Ft :

General Grant has intimated that the
business. of his Office, growing out of the re-
organization of the army, is so pressing at
present that he will be obliged to decline the
invitation to accompany the President on his
Western tour II 40 .,
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EDUCKTF0Ns
8 NORFOLK FEMALE INSTITUTE.
Rev. G. WILSON McPHAIL, Principal.

rINHE NEXT REGULAR SESSION
II of the Institute, will commence on MONDAY
trance on the part of pupils is desirable, as the
course of Lectures on Chemistry and Natural
Philosophy will commence soon after the opening
of the School.
The Principal will be assisted, as heretofore,
by corps OF able and experienced teachers in
all the various departments.
/ au9-tf ~ F1rs rsss
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Constitutional Concessions to be Ma
by Austria.

Pesth, August 22.-After the conclusion of
peace with Prussia, the Emperor Francis
Joseph, of Austria, with the consent Of his
Cabinet, intends to appoint responsible
Hungarian ministry; and after this act is com
pleted the Hungarian Diet will be formally
reopened in this city some time during the
month of September ef Hf.rIlF
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STA Els WANTED. e-F
T WILL PURCHAs SEAT THE
i highest market rates, Red Oak HID and White
Oak Slaves of all kinds. r ylsqst.
au4-D&W-lm ALEXANDER BELL.
A RARE CHANCE FOR INVEST.
IN MENT IN CITY LOTS.
THE Best HOTEL SITE IN THE rY,
ELEVEN MISUNDERSTANDING LOTS FOR
i'iA 9a ii SALE. i" discs ~
Owing TO the great and increasing demand for
stores, Ofices, and Dwelling Houses.
In the central part of the city, the owner has
been induced to offer for sale "a
THAT VALUABLE UNEMPLOYED PIECE OF
PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF MAIN
AND NEBRASKA STREETS,
On which the old City Hall and Jail formerly
This property stands next to- the centre Of busi-
ness in the city, and is located as of necessity
It must Immediately be brought into reouisition
or business purposes, in view of the rapidly i'm
proving condition of the city, and consequent ex-
tension OF st 'res for the accommodation of trade
The location OF this property is e.I
Midway between the Market House and
the Depot Of the Norfolk and
3 Petersburg Railroad, g7asr
which will be in operation now in few months.
I EQUALLY CLOSE TO MOST OF THE
aa Is STEAMBOAT LANDINGS.
And the entire site presents an es
UNSURPASSED LOCATION FOR "A NEW
a.s a.aa HOTEL, gs,si,se
Which the increasing business of the city already
calls loudly for. Hotel built on this entire
property could be arranged to have
TWO FINE STORES ON MAIN STREET
lf AND TIE HOTEL ENTRANCE,
Besides Eight or Ten Stores on Ne
bfaska street., Is. scioI
All Of which could be rented at once. SO great ia
the demand for business locations. ~ % =
II not sold entire, the property will be divided
of into eleven Building Lots of rs feet front EACH
and sold on terms to suit purchasers. The Lots
fronting On Main street viii extend back 100 feet,
and those on Nebraska street extend back from
rs to so or 50 feet. li'. VA 3ai'i1l tIfs
The owner deems it unnecessary to say anything
here in regard to the rapidly increasing value Of
this property. Every one Il al.iar to the urgent
demand which already exists lor Stores, offices,
and Dwellings, must at once zee its desrability.
Apply at ~ DAY BOOK OFFICE.
F dsc9s-tf
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Napoleon to Cede Venetia

Paris, August 23.--rhe Paris Patrie OF this
evenings date says that the Emperor Napo-
leon will cede Venetia, as handed over to
France by Austria, direct to Italy, to be held
as part of the kingdom of Victor Emanuel
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New York, August pa trunk contain
ing $500, 900 in. securities, deposited in the
vault of one of the banks OF this city, is as
eertaned to have been stolen. The loss is
shared partly by a house in this city. and
partly by house in Boston So far, no clue
has been ascertained as to the perpetrators of
the robbery. ar- 1.-... 4A
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From Mexico-AMairs at Matamoras

New Orleans, August 23.-Advices from
Brazos Santiago of the 18th, say that affairs
in Matamoras are quiet. l.sg.t
General Canales is in command there, and
all officers, civil and military, yesterday gave
in their adhesion to him. Caravaal remains
with his family at Brownsville
General Lew Wallace had obtained Pc
remptory order from Canales for the delivery
of the arms and ammunition which have just
been safely stored on the American side.
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The Negotiations at Prague.

London, August 23.-Peace between Aus
tria and Prussia was to have been siened a
Prague yesterday The ratificatious are to b.
exchanged in eight days.
Peace was also to have been signed be
tween Prussia and Bavaria ..s
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The Prussians Eva cuating Bob

; Berlin, August 2Z.-Ihe PrllsSlan troops
which had penetrated into Bohemia during
the operations against Austria have COM
menced to evacuate the territory, and it is
thought they will have completed the work by
the 18th of September
One of the conditions Of peace between
Prussia and Austria is, that Prussia is to
evaeuate Bohemia within fortnight
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-29
RADICAL SYMPATHY FOR VAL.

The radicals are now full of sympathy for
Mr.. Vallandigham, and feel bad because he
was "hustled out" of the convention. Poor
RAIDS, they are hard to please. Before the
convention met, they were very indignant at
the idea of his having a seat it would be q
shame and an outrage. And when he declin-
ed to take seat, it is an outrage on him to
be excluded Before the convention, bis pres
ence was to damn the whole proceedings
Now he Is as good as the best of them and
much better than the average! We pity the
RAIDS; their sufferlngs must be great, for they
twlss and turn and roll and rave in ell sorts
of forms and shapes, all because the Phila-
delphia convention has proved to be the most
able imposing, harmonious and enthusiastic
assembly ever convened, whose proceedings
seem destined to exert controlling infu-
ence upon the destinies of the country. and
to put an end to the reasonable, blood-thirsty
corrupt and Jacobinical career of radicslism
"That's what the matter is"
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Reported for ne Dolly Argue.

INV York Aug. 2s.-No new cases OF cholera
to report.
Details of the attempt to break jail at Sing Sing
on the part of number of convicts on honuay'
stated that there were 80 of them engaged IN IT,
The leader Edward Stafford, was killed auu
others severely or mortally injured and TWO osn
ers slightly wounded, one of the guards was hufs
by n stone and another one died from disease "
the heart after the fight was ever, occasiohau W
the excitement f t
OTTAWA, C. w. Aug 29.-The rot has a.tach
ed the potatoes in the Ottawa county, OWING W
the late continual rain, and the oat Ups
also good deal damaged there too. frouuo'e
will be scarce here in the coming winter
To-day is observed as a public hoiiuay ut
this capitol, in honor of the laying of the Atan.
tic cable. The holiday is not general throughput
the Provinces. bose
LRAvHNwoRTH, KANSAS, Aug. pa hgnt
has taken place near Fort Reno, where inc
| Indians drove IS head of government mules
| from Col. Corrington's camp. They were
followed by mounted men. The Indians
turned upon the pursuing party killing seven
and wounding two, and escaped with ell the
| stock.
| A party of officers and recruits gong 10
| the 18th U. S. infantry were attacked az
Powder river, and two men were killed IN
the attack. The Indians did not succeed In
stampeding the stock. They have attacked
several trains since that time and killed four
men and wounded many more. s5
The red skins around Fort Reno were hrlpg
on the pickets the whole night.
The Indians hold the whole country ex'
cept the military camps
On the 5th of August they stole hero Oh
horses four miles east of Fort Reno, :.
There is evidently an outbreak among All
the tribes On the plains, and the attacks
made upon the frontier settlements OF Kan
sas cause great CONSERVATION, as there are
, no troops here.
Six hundred Indians made their appear
anoe near the northern line of Utah territory
on the Holiday stage line, creating grea'
} panic among the settlers in that vicinity.
} The Denver News has the following
The Indians have returned to the vicinity
of Fort Garland, New Mexico, and are nov
engaged in the indiscriminate massacre of al
the Mexican inhabitants they can find.
: NEW YORK, Aug. 29.--Philadelphia, via. Bur
ling n. j. 29.--The presidential party left thi
city at seven this morning They were repeatedl
0 cheered on the way to the cars
0 CAMDEN, ". Y, Aug. 29.-Gen. Meade and Maj
Emery have Joined the eIcursiOnIsts; also MaJo
: Gen. Buttterfed who came to Philadelphia las
night as the representatives of the citizens com
mttee OF New York.
BURLINGTON, N. Y, Aug. 29.-The president
party arrived here at Q O'Clock this morning.
large number persons greet" the president wit
; repeated ch>ers, when he appeared on the plat
t form and bowed his thanks, large number pres
8 | sing forward to shake ha nds with him.
d, CINCINNATI, August 29.-Twelve deaths iron
cholera were reported yesterday.
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gentleman who recently travelled from the
west in sleeping car relates the following -
'A gentleman was trying to still crying child
by CARRYING to and fro in the coach, which by its
screams finally irritated man in one of the
berths to such degree that he could stand it
no longer, and cried out profanely, What in the
lie the matter with that young one?' Ard
soon again, Where is the mother of that chi'a,
that she is not here to pacify it,? At this tle
poor gentleman in charge of the child stepped up
to the berth and said ''Sir, the mother of that
child is in her coffin in the baggage carr The
gruff grumbler Immediately arose and compelled
the afflicted father to retire to his berth, and
from that time until morning, took the little or
phan under his own care. "-Boston Post.