Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25
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and for the Southern Congress in October No time has
been fixed either for the meeting of the Convention Con-
gress.
The Hon. r. b. Rhett, was elected United States Sen.
ator the 4th ballot the vote standing, Rhe 81, Ham,
mond 49, Scattering 10.
December l9-The Convention Bill passed the Senate
yesterday on second reading without amendment by 40
yeas 10 nays The minority were acuaed by conscen-
ous scrupes with regard 10 they
believed iD Of the act.
A Good TARIFF ARGUMENr.-The Southern Democrats;
81 cdea have In time past insisted that any tax laid upon
foreign mportations upon the consumer At The
present tme Governor Floyd and other distinguished Dem
ocrats OF me South propose levy tax of per cent.
upon productions Of the Northern States by way of reala
ton on those States for their breach of faith in regard to
the Fugitive Slave Law. But il their old argument was
good one and tax upon feregn productions does reay
fall upon the and not upon the PRODUCER the pro-
posed retaliaory law will be verfcaton of the bomely
proverb of "bitng off the nose to spite the iace'
o. Our readers are aware that some time since, body
of Mormons established themselves on Bever Island, in
Lake Michigan abon twenty fife miles above the Straits
of Mackinac. This island contains about $4,000 Of
land large portion of which is still in the hands Of Gov
eminent There is, learn from the Detroit Advert
ser, population the Island of about five hundred per-
sons the larger number being Mormons. Those not pro-
Tossing this belief styled Genes. and bitter sud
has sprung up between the two. The Mormons also have
quanelled among themselves and divided into two par
ties and it is feared that serious difficulty will
e-The Lynchburg Republican of Thursday states that
Ives Dam above that place completely destroyed by
the late fesh The entire dam, the abutmens, was
carried away The Republican says: "'This the
largest dam on the river being IS feet high and costing
we suppose, well on to $l50,000 lis destruction will de-
lay for year or two the opening OF the Canal above inns
place." Such delay is indeed unfortunate for
The James River Canal and the interior trade We trust
the Republican may be mistaken to the length Of the
delay.
A MISREPRESENTATION ABOUT JENNY LIND-The
Washington Union of Wednesday contains correspondence
between Mr. Richie and Mr. P. T. Barnum, arreslng an
nsidous caumny, which has gone South, that Miss Lind
had presented association of aboonlss at the North
with thousand dollars for the purpose of promoting
their alarming projects In addition direct cOnlradic
ton of it which appears in Mr. Barnums letter, the Union
adds that had on Tuesday from the lips of Mile Lind
herself that she had never given any money the abo
lionists, and never meant to give any.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 13, P. M.-The new and beau
tifu steamer Anglo Norman went out on an experimental
trip to-day with large pleasure party, consisting of two
hundred and ten SOULS board After she had proceeded
distance and, learn returning to the city,
wards evening, her boilers exploded greatly shaerng the
boat and killing and woundng large number. From
five to hundred persons numbered, far at
present ascerlained among the killed. wounded and mis-
sing.
GJ'The first railroad in in Peru (Souh America) was
completed and went into operation the 9Th ofNovember.
II extends from Lima to Callao, distance of only six
miles, yet is regarded gigantic affair. The prejudi-
Of the natives entirely against railroads. and when,
it did, the locomotive off the track and smashed
things, before it completed the first mlle the people
demned it soundy.
o.. The Richmond Republican Of The 18th inst, says
that the only article the committee on Storage for The
Worlds Fair is box of Tobacco.
Alas (says the Republican, for the Old Dominion! She
sos by the congregation Of the empires with the supreme
Indifference of Indian chief, eecling from her mouth
old soldier the only evidence Of her capabilities worth
giving to mankind.
o. AT an evening party in Providence R. L. few eve
nings since, il posed dispose of the belle of tho
room by lottery. Twenty tickets were Immediately sold
at fixed price. The holder Of No 20 drew the PRICE
The joke ended not here. The fortunate adveniurer has
since married the lady whose drawn against his
number Thus has the season of 'at unions" commenced
in Providence.
THE CONNECTICUT OYSTER TRAUE-Connecticut and
Virginia continue 10 keep up quite brisk intercourse. On
Thursday last less than sixteen Thousand four hundred
bushels Of oysters delivered al Fair Haven, C,.,a
suburb Of New Haven. They principally from Viz
gna Fair Haven is renowned for oysters, Wethers-
field for onions.-Daily Dispatch.
CHOLERA At New ORLEANs-The cholera prevails to
considerable extent at New Orleans, though not in ep
demc form. Of22S deaths during the week ending the
7th nst LOG were from cholera So Of them were IN the
Charity Hospital There were also IL cholera deaths in
Lafayette.
o. An Exchange says"the House ofDeIegaes appoint
ed Yesterday 10 supply the vacancy the Executive Coun
sell"
Wonder what sort of an officer Mr.. Yesterday will make
He will be rather behind the times fear- Bed. Sen
tineL
o. Lewisburg Va seems to be IN furnishing condi-
ton. They about establishing Tobacco Factory
there, we believe, and learn from The last Chronicle
that they have Savings Bank in prosperous condi-
lion, that is inuitng ihe people and borrow-Bcd
| Sentinel.
The McDoNoUGH WILL.-The lawyers employed Ivy
the heirs Of the deceased millionaire after deliberate in
vestgaion and consultation, have expressed the opinion
that the bequests SO far as the cities Of Baltimore and New
Orleans are Concerned cannot be maintained-Bed Sen
tincl.
COLUMBUS, ONO, Dec. l9.-T'he House has Indirect
ly decided against the right of the Legislature to instruct
Senators and Representatives in Congress, by indefinitely
posiponng the resolution of instructions relative TO the
Cheap Postage Bill II is understood that United States
Senator will be elected this session of the Legislature.
Mas. FARNHAM.-Mrs Eliza W. Fanham, formerly
marOn of the Sing Sing Prison. and the protector Of par
TALLY successful scheme of female emigration 10 California,
has become the prOpreess OF fine farm near San Fran
CISCO the crops Of which this estimated 10 be
worth 100000.
G5-The Indiana Convention have adopted section tina
half the Stale Senators shall be chosen for four years. and
half for two-the Representatives be chosen for two
years. and another that the sessions Of the Legislature shall
be biennial, commencing 9th January next.
DE- Jacob Straun, Of jacksonville Illinois, the weaiest
man in the Stale, has been taken unatc asylum in
Ohio. lie has for time suffered from an alteration
Of mind said to have its origin in ncessan desire to &C
cumulate more wealth.
UEIvERsITY OF VIRGIvIn-The Charlottesville Jeffer
sonan publishes catalogue Of the students at the unver
sy from which it appears that The number is 5o5-a lar
ger number than at any former session OF the institution
This isglorious!
o. A subscription paper in circulation in Rockingham
county, Va The object Of which IS to raise the means to
Smith It is intended to be hung up E the Courthouse Of
Rockingham.
oa- COW belonging to negro of!his city, gave birth