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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23
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FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW,

The leleoraph continues to bring reports to the
c;,v paps,s from The North, Of opposition to the flu
r,ive slave law, and popular exciements on almos.
every occasion OF its enforcement. The cry for ro-
neal i, raised already, and in the hands OF dema-
popues and fanatics the subject is likely TO prove
fruitful source Of agitation. Even the ministers OF
religion, in some places, unite with the ignorant mob
Of white people and negroes to fan the lame OF ex
element. Reverend gentlemen make eloquent speech
against the law, pronouncing 1t subverslve OF mo-
rality, and declaring that they will 60 to the Pen-
tertiary rather than obey il. These Jealous candl-
dates for mar,yrdom entirely over look the example
of the Apostle who returned fugitive 10 his master.
They are in the predicament OF The old lady, who,
when pressed with some passages oil scripture IN OPP
position TO her peculiar sentiments, got rid OF the
difficulty by saving, "Pau had better been asleep
when he wri, that" Abolitionism is closely allied
with nGdelity Many of its voiaries finding no coun-
.enance for their principles in the Bible boldly re-
nounce its authority aud profess allegiance to some
@higher law"
But notwithstanding the feeling alluded to on the
part OF portion oil me PeoP'e ~ VIC N"'"' " 20
hoped there is conservatism enough there to prevent
any serious difficulty So far, the law has been faith
fully executed by the civil authorities wherever Its
efficacy has been tested. The recent election In
Pennsylvania, also affords evidence OF public SEN
tmen on the subject, in that State. OF the six Penn
sylvania Congressman who voted for the BILL says
the Baltimore Clipper, four of them have been re-
elected by Increased maorilies. The other two were
not candidates.
There is no difference Of opinion at the South In
reference to the matter, and the Northern people will
have to decide among themselves, between adhe-
renee to the Constitution on the one hand, and re-
peal Of the law, and disunion on the other. The ac'
was passed in pursuance of the Constitution and no
one can assa the former without wishing to violate
The latter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

HARD TO BEAr.-Dr. JOHN COOPER, the gentle
manly proprietor of the Locus, Lane Hotel, Fayette
Co., has sent us radish grown upon his farm weigh
ing pounds and IA ounces. We are informed by
gentleman recently upon the Dr.'s farm that there
are many more of the "same sort" on his premises
One of the Irish potatoes raised in the garden OF Dr.
CooPER this year weighed one pound and half
il is gratifying that this fine section Of oar State
is gradually filling up with an industrious and thriv-
ing population. No part OF the State would be more
desirable, if 1t only had facilities to market
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

no We have received the following from lady. A
correspondent Of the Wing who communicates the same
fact says there is book full of the work alluded o1
Giles County,
.Mesus Editors The Author of"Letters from the
Blue Ridge quoted by the Alexandra Gazette was mis-
taken in connecting with the name Of the late Chapman
Johnson ESQ., the circumstance which he relates OF oc0rs
poem, the Lady of The Lake. being done or nIo prose
r. accomodae supposed dsresh on the part of that gen.
teman for composition in The person in compliment
to whose taste was actually posOdized f may inven!
word) was Henley Chapman Esq, of Giles County and
the ung racous task of changing SCOTS beautiful poetry IN
to prose was performed by lady whose name have for
gotten who resided at the time (more than twenty years
ago) in Mr.. Chapman's family as teacher
do not consider as matter of much importance, but
as happen to know the facts which have stated concern
ing the preparing of the book, thong would c0mmu-
ncate them TO you.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

REMAINS OF GENERAL TAYLoR.-We learn from r
M Mapraw, Esq., the efficient President Of the Baltimore
and Susquehanna Railroad. that the remains of General
Zachary Taylor, late President of the United States, will
hanna Railroad COMPANY on the morning of the 25th OF
October, a, o'clock and will reach Baltimore at o'clock
where Col Taylor and Col. W. s. Bliss will take posses
sion of the corpse They will then proceed over The os-
quehanna Road by the express train stopping at York
few minutes, and will 60 thence to Wrig'svllle, where
they will cross the Columbia BRIDGE and proceed by the
new river railroad on the eastern bank of the Susquehanna
to MiddIeowa and thence Harrisburg, and the
Central Railroad to Pitsburg where they will take the
steamer to Louisville. The Portsmouth and Central Rail-
road Companies have behaved with liberaiy and pomp
tude passing the remains and the escort free of all expense
"OM Whiiey," precedes the remains Of his ilusrous
MASTER and will take the railroad from Washington, via
Baltimore, to York and Columbia, where he will 60 by
Leechs Canal Line Psburg, and so Cd 10 Kentucky
-Baltimore Sus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

| FuDonr,v INrE11JeEYcE--We suboin some items
from English papers the 9Th ns received BY the steamer
America
Painful R,nors Respecting Tie Sir John Franklin Er-
acknowledgements have been received lIom Dir John
Russ stating that on the 9Th Of August three Esqumaux
were found in The ice off Cape York, and being ques
toned stated that in 1916 two ships were broken by The
ice in the direction of Cape Dudley and Dgge, and after
wards burned by fierce tribe Of natves-tha epuaettes
were worn by some of the white Part Of The
were drowned and the remainder for time in
houses OF tents apart from the natives The white had
guns but no balls, and being in weak and exhausted
dition they subsequently killed by the natives with
darts or arrows. The paper from which he above cop
led says that the whole story is gross nsconcepton-bu
what The reasons are is not stated.
The american Erpediiion.-'T American briggs cad
vance" and Rescue" had penetrated as far as any squad
ROM At the departure of the last advces the Advance had
got around. No serious injury was apprehended
The British Parliamem-The Parliament would meet
on The 4th of November, TO be further prorogued.
FRANcE-The "Corsair" newspaper seized in Par
is on Saturday, for publishing an article rejecting severely
upon the President.
Thirty individuals accused of belonging to society hav
ing for its object the restoration Of the house Of Bourbon,
have been declared guilty, and sentenced to six months
imprisonment.
ship builder at Have has contracted to build steam
frigate for the Pope.
The Government has given its sanction to proposition
for lottery of 100000 francs raise funds 10 send Out
5000 distressed persons 10 California.
The price Of bread in Paris is decreasing.
1t is said of the candidates in opposition 10 Louis Napo
leon, at the next Presidential election, that Prince de Join
vile has fallen into insignifcance
M. Lagrange, apothecsry in Paris, has invented
new and most destructive kind of bullet, which strik
ing any object against which may be directed, expodes
with defamation loud that of tho gun from which it
was first fired, and produces most destructive effect
The Steamer Crescent City arrived at New York Fri
day morning, bringing advices from San Francisco to the
lh September. She brings 342 passengers amOng whom
there is estimated to be about one million dollars worth OF
gold dust
the nohern mines and along Nelson's creek miners were
averaging fully haitian pei day. From the south
branch and north fork of Feather river the miners Were also
making handsome returns for Their labor.
The most important part oevsy mans education is that
which he gives himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

O. We have received the first number OF The Dal
ly Despatch, new paper published in Richmond
by Messrs w. H. Davis g. Co.
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g. The Rev. GEO. w. MITCHELL requests us to
State that his Temperance Magazine will be issued
from Washington City, instead OF Winchester as
heretofore announced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

ADJOURNMENT OF THE CONFERENCE.-The pro-
-, If Mr.. FAULKNER in the Convention, on
w...a.y. 10 procure the census statistics as soon
:, practicable, opened debate on the subject Of ao-
;aurnns 10 future Gay, in order to obtain the de-
!ou %s. Of populations taxation, and land assess
'''ee 'A IT.. odo,,jon of the proposition indicates
mem" ;,.,;on 70 proceed with the business upon the
o''s attenuation that cun be obtained from ,as
,"p' ..., Marshal. before the census is completed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

MI See Mr.. WALDERs advertisement. We recon-
mend him as an excellent artist His specimens finely
executed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

The DEAF MurE-This paper, published at the
North Carolina Institution for the Deaf and Dumb,
has lately changed its form and is now published
weekly instead of semi-monthly. The printing Of
fee connected with the North Carolina Institution is
one of The best arranged establishments we have ev-
er examined, and the work executed at i! equal to
that of the Northern cities. The printing business
is eminenty adapted to the Deaf and Dumb, and oc-
cupies the most prominent place among the mechan-
ic arts taught at the Institution. The "Mute," tho
devoted chiefly TO the interests Of the Deaf and
Dumb, contains variety Of other entertaining mat
ter and is furnished TO subscribers at the low price
Of 81 per annum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

g. According 10 the census of this county just
completed, the population of the county is Free in
habitants le,5s9-Slave inhabitants 6O5s-total
24,64S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

O., Ofl5O pretty women met by gentleman of Bosson
in one day, 100 were sucking their psrssO handles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

O.. In one of our exchanges from "Down East,
o,;os an advertisement of the Boston Museum,
and among other attractions announced is a group
81 w,x sgures exhibiting the "orrors of Slavery, as
sr.unli6ed BY seven figures being actual hkenssses
-5.v..owner. a slave-drver, and their victims" /!
Verify, The aAlhens of America" is in danger OF be-
;,y wholly given to hnaticism and hum0uggsry as
rs ancient city was 10 idolatry
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

MEETING IN HAMPsHlRE.-At pubic mee"ng
in Hampshire County, on the 18th, after an address
from Senator MASON, resolutions were adopted ap-
proving the course of Senator'S MASON aud HUNTER
and expressing the opinion tina: the people OF The
county should be represented in the Nashville Con-
vention. Not more than one hundred and bity per-
sons were present. and the resolutions were adopted
by majority of three votes. call has been made
for another meeting on the 2S.h, when Mr.. PARKER,
the representative in Congress from that District,
will deliver an address The call expresses The opin-
ion tina. an overwhelming majority of the people Of
the County are opposed to any step that has even
squirting towards disunon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-23

GENrLEmANLy DRuNK.-"l bought my liquor at
a tavern" hiccoughed drunken youth, as we pass
ed up street few evenings since. This we presume
was the poor fellows idea of being @gentiemanly
drunk Alas how many young men are led asiray
by Just such notions of genieel drinking! Doubt
less tina. lad felt large as he stood at the bar'room
of the tavern, supping his brandy and water, but,
Judging from appearances, he fel.-upwards for the
ground before he got far on the road to his country
home. Liquor wiH SNAKE drunk come" whether
scientifically imbibed from cu-gass goblet in
fashionable hotel, or gulped down in GROCERY
from brokea-handled jug; and that man who mea-
sures the morality of drinking by the locus i" quo,
will in all probability measure his length on the
ground before he proceeds far in his career.
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American soldiers.

Sound sense and plain truth, says the Baltimore
american, distinguish the annexed article, copied
from the editorial columns of the Richmond Re
publican:
at is fact that while Hungarian and other
and while Senators Of the United States contend
which shall go arthest in voting farms to the sol,
diers Of other countries the widows Of officers and
soldiers of the United States army are not entitled
to a picayune in silver, acre OF land from that
Government in whose service their husbands and
fathers toiled, fought, and died. unless perchance
they died on the field of battle.
"Why living foreigners should be entitled to
greater sympathy from the American Government
and representatives of brave American soldiers, is
a question which we confess ourselves unable to
answer. The Good Book has emphaticaly de-
clared, and every wise and generous heart will en-
dorse the declaration, T" He who provideth not for
his own is worse than an infdc.' We are willing
and DESTROYS to provide refuge for the oppressed
Of liberty from every cline, but justice, ma
ture, gratitude, and wisdom, all dictate that we
should first do justice to those OF our own family.
"The mere circumstance that an officer or SOL
der des on the field of battle constitutes evil
dence of peculiar merit exclusive claim upon the
gratitude of the Government Washington, Greene,
Hamilton, and other illusrious heroes survived the
Revolution; Generals Scott, jackson, Harrison, and
others-C ommodores Hull, Perry, Decatur, Porter,
McDonough, and nearly every other illustrlous
naval commander, survived the last war with Eng
land Taylor, Scott, Worth, Wool, and host OF
other military heroes, passed unscathed through the
il there in rule which would deprive the widows
of such men Of pension upon their death, simply
because they were not cut down bya sword or slain
by a bulletY
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FURNITURE DRY GOODS.

CLAGETT * DODSON have the pleasure Of in
~ forming the public that the following desirable
and seasonable goods in the above line have just
been received and are now ON sale:
as pieces superior contract Mattngs, Of Goquoa's
best make, some Of which coored In entirely
new and different styles from any hitherto seen in
this city; all Of which thick and heavy, and
we'll worthy their sales; and, notwithstanding the
scarcity and advance in price OF mattings, these
goods will be sold low, II soon applied for.
case white welted Victoria Quilts, in dimity
ground, n new article, expressly for summer use.
case pink and blue Dresden do, in sizes from
l0.4 10 IA
Toilet Covers Crib Quilts, and Ball Fringes, to
match the above.
case neat and low-priced Window Cornices,
and Canopies for French bedsteads beautiful ar
rangement for comfort and elegance.
2 cartons Drapery Muslin. richly embroidered in
colors for bed and window drapery.
do. plain white Swiss, for do.
Lace and gimp headed Ball Fringes, in colors and
white. matching the above.
These goods are and very beautiful
We have still remaining few more oil those
unique and very desirable double satin damask
mess Table Cloths, in sizes from lab IA 10 1874
by 20-4. woven in Egyptian hieroglyphics. We
sure the public that these will be the last of this
description Of goods they will ever see in this coun
try. They are Of Belgian manufacture; and every
one who knows any thing Of that country will re-
member the character their linens have for excel
lencc.
such things 10 our ware-room, corner of Pennsyya.
MIA Avenue and 9th street, UPSTAIRS, and we will
with pleasure show some goods which at least VIII
crafty them CLAGETT * DODSON,
Dealers I'm all kinds Of Furniture Dry Goods
April iq-3tawMWSi
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From Guatemala.

In the Jamaica Standard received by the steam
yesterday, we have the following advices from
the republic Of Guatemala. They are TO the 18th
February.
The war, known as that of " the Mountain" was
not concluded, and had continued 10 affiict the
country for two years. The government troops, in
number four thousand men, were employed in the
pacifcation of the disturbed districts. The parties
in the Interior formerly offensive, had ceased to
take part in the conflict since the return Of General
Carrera, who is the most prominent party, and who,
for the space Of ten years, has exercised abso-
lutte and beneficial influence among the people.
The Indians who form large portion of the popu-
lation, (more than three hundred thousand,) arc
devoted to him.
Of general in-chief of the republic, with full pow
for the pacifcation Of the country. General
Paroles ia the president, good soldier and strongly
attached TO General Carrera. II Is affirmed in the
papers that it is the president Of the neghboring
State of Salvador who from various political causes
has fomented the war, giving powder and other
military stores TO the insurgents.
With the exception OF this incident, Guatemala
is progressing greatly in commerce and other Gle
neal, which is cultivated with diligence, and
brought 10 great perfection. In the last few days
Of January there arrived at the capital convoy Of
2, 900 mule loads Of goods, with large quantity Of
merchandise imported at Ysabal
The government of Guatemala has concluded a
treaty Of amity with Great Britain, and several
other European nations, and shows itself anxious
in all things 10 advance itself in civilization. The
other States Of Central America, which have sepa-
rated themselves from her, with the exception OF
Costa Rica, which is progressing favoraby, are for
the most part disconnected with their position, and
appear only to want an opportunity to re-unitc
themselves.
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From the London Herald, March %.
SIR John EraukIfn,s Exued itfOu.

AMERICAN SYMPATHY AND NOBLE GENEROSITY.
Our readers already well aware of the intense
interest felt by brethren in every
thing relating to the hoped for of Sir John
Franklin; but they may not be aware that the pri-
vatc expedition TO which Mr.. Henry Grinnell has
munifccntly contributed, together with Mr.. ST.
las F. Burrows, is now in active preparation, and
will sail on the LIST of May for Lancaster sound and
Behring's straits.
We are sure that this announcement will be hailed
with admiration and deep gratitude throughout the
country; but we fall short OF words to express our
feelings towards Mr. Grinnell, who has himself
alone contributed no less a sum than 10000, or
upwards Of 5000 sterling, towards the fitting and
equipment Of this expedition, as well as towards
Mr.. Silas E. Burrows, the great promoter oft We
believe that if the subscriptions amount to $40 900
over and above the sum already collected this no
bly, undertaken expedition will consist Of bark
and two schooners.
On every account we congratulate the country
on this intelligence which has just reached We
have always been Of opinion that the danger at
tending expeditions in the Arctic regions has con-
sisted in the small amount of force employed, hith-
erto two vessels only having been despatched, and
occasionally one, but now we are proceeding more
wisely TO work, in sending many vessels in COM
pany. In the many there is safety.
We cannot but feel assured that there will be the
most friendly feeling and cordial cooperation on
the part of all employed in these expeditions and
that with a mutual good will towards one another,
they will go forward heart and soul together in this
sacred cause ofhumanty; and, trusting in the God
of all merces leave effort untried TO restore TO
our lost countrymen.
One word about Sir John Ross's expedition;
what is doing in regard to it and how the sub
scnption is progressing II will be seen by an adj
versement in another portion of this days Herald.
We trust it will be started in all respects efficiently,
and victualcd for three years vessel of any ex-
petition should be permitted TO enter Barrow e
straits unless vctualled.
IL will not do for any one expedition TO hamper
another which most assuredly will be the case un-
less each is thoroughly equipped, stored and pro-
vsioned for three years.
II Sir John Ross expedition is supported at all,
il must be supported well, and trust there will
be no lack Of funds this side of the Atlantic for
that or any other private expedition.
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Price paid per annum by the iron
workers Of Pennsylvania for free
From The Literary World.

DEWITT & DAvENPonr announce second edition
of Cornelius Mathews " Moneypcnny," the first
having been disposed Of on tho first day Of publica
ton.
Mcssrs. HARPER 4 BRoTHERs announce for i'm
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same author; I" The Pillars Of Hercules" by Urqu-
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ish the Puritan, a Tale Of the American Revou-
ton, - by member of the New York Bar. They
publish this week an octave edition Of "Zanoni,"
by Sir E Bulwer Lytton.
LEA & BLANcBARp, Philadelphia, have in prepa.
ration, for early publication, "Macfsrlanc's Tur-
key and it's Destiny in 2 vols. royal l2moi Err
mans " Travels in Siberia" vols. royal l2mo.
Essays on Pucrperal Fever" &c, edited by
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England 2 vols. crown svo 10 match their edi-
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Essay on the use Of Alcoholic Liquors in Health
and Disease"
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NEW BOOKS.

MEMOIRS OF THE HOUSE OF ORLEANS,
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Memoirs Of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen
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Mrs Sigourney's Select Poems, with illustra-
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Clara. or the Discipline Of Affection; translated
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Robin Hood and his Merry Foresters. illustrated;
new edition.
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der Napoleon. Part 10. Price l2l cents.
Aprif 10 FRANCK TAYLOR.