Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-23
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA.


81 Democrats.
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA.
The Cunard steamer Cambria arrived at New
York on Saturday morning from Liverpool, whence
she sailed on the 9th inst. The news she brings
Is Interesting, but have not space for Details
he Irish Rebellion appears 10 have been eficctu-
ally suppressed by small detachment of police,
which encountered Smith O'Bren's forces on the
29Ih ult., at the Common Boulagh and dispersed
them with loss of seven persons ON the part of
the insurgents Their leader escaped, and his place
oil refuge is not known. 1t was rumorcd that o.
bren, Meagher, and Kelley, had succeeded in
embarking ON board vessel in Galway, which
was on The point of sailing for America An army
OF AZ 900 men, commanded by Lord Ilardnge,
will, ii is thought, elfectuay prevent any future
demonstration. So much for the battle of Boulaph
common, fought between 4 900 or 5000 insurgents
and 50 Or 60 police 1t is hoped and believed that
O'Brlen has made his escape. If his followers had
manifested that conquer die spiri, that he has,
this blow (weak though it was) at British oppres-
sion might have proved The dawn of Irish freedom.
Unfortunate Ireland What heart does not offer
up fervent prayer for thy disenthralment from an
oppressive dynasty.
Negotiations having failed to establish settle
ment OF the Danish question, hosliliies were to le
resumed at the termination of the armstice. ON the
9th ut.
The intelligence from Italy is unfavorablc for
the cause OF The patriot forces under Charles All ert
and demand for aid has been made on the French
Republic.
05~ We are glad to see that the report which
reached this place last week that Senator Benton
had fallen in duel with Senator Butler is untrue.
The city authorities in Washington having heard
OF the affair, Immediately arrested them. Mr..
DEMON was examined upon the charge of receiving
challenge from Mr.. Butler, but there being no
evidence against him, was discharged Mr.. But
Ter gave bonds In the sum of $1,000 TO keep the
peace for the space of twelve months.
FIRE IN ALBANIA most destructive fire oc-
Cured in Albany on Thursday last 1t commenced
In The heart OF the city, and swept towards the RI
ver' destroying five hundred buildings, and burning
vessels, baIges, SC. in the river Fully one EIGHTH
of the city was destroyed The flames were only
checked by blowing up houses in the range of The
fire. The property destroyed was worth So .oOO-
600
90 1t is stated that Gen. Shields positively de-
clInes the recent appointment conferred ON him as
Governor of Oregon
ANOTHER SCREW LOOSELY Democrats of
Vermonts recently nominated Charles K Field for
Lieutenant Governor. But he "spurns the bribe,n
after this fashion.
81 have this morning addressed letter TO the
State Committee, declining the nomination of Lien
tenant Governor, and directing them to strike NV
name from the ticket. believe such course due
to the Democracy. My views were not known TO
the convention at the time OF the nomination. and
IL is possible the nomination adopted from the
oeiiei mat, IN common with many others, ! was an
ardent supporter OF Gen. Cass. In no event what
ever can be induced to vote for him-he is cow
ardly--an unpTincipled political hack-and mar
velious WORTHY nominee Of the worthless tricksters
who assembled at BALTIMORE
Ut Is rather painful parting with old friends
some OF whom have acted with for more than
twenty years; but cannot consent to violate one
OF the earliest political maxms that was taupbt mo
which was to be always consistent AGAIN. am
influenced by cardinal maxim of The Democracy
OF mus country; Every thing for principles, moth
ing for men, "
G., h'NhN'A'-Ne Judge from the papers H. this
State that very animated canvass is in proorcss
there. Many distinguished Democrats have takcn
the stump for Old Jack The closing scenes Of
me last Congress-Polk's signing Wiimot proviso
oIlI-and the votes Of all Casss confidential friends
against the Missouri Compromise, will make
great many other Democrats take the same course
we snaII not DC surprised if Mr. Foote's prediction
IS realized 10 The letter. that Cass will not gel
Southern vCtc.-R. Whig.
onIth O'8rien for whose arrest reward of 500
pounds has been offered by the Lord Lieutenan, Of
iIe'and' has brother, Sir Lucius O'Bren in the
House Of Commons. The brother gave bis vn,o
in favor OF the bill for suspendng the habcas corpus
act, Knowing that his brother would be one Of IFS
lrst victims. He spoke on the occasion as follows
"At first intended to vote against The bill. bc
cause II was likely my brother Smith would be one
OF OF us INST victims On second thought, however.
the prevention OF bloodshe6 has weighed down such
a fraernal feeling Smith OJRriou ms, -