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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

NS- a recent letter writer from Paris says-One
of the most popular ambassadors in Paris is the
Minister of the United States, MIR. Rives. AS far
as his predecessor, Mr.. Rush, was unpopular with
his counrymen, 50 far is Mr. R,ves In their esteem
and affection. His drbanity and agreeable demeaI-
or, as well as his wife's, are really very much to
be admired Mr.. Rives has hired the hotel OF La
Comtesse de Mariner, 80 Rue Vile pEveque, and
the splendor and elegance of the mansion are only
equaed by the kind reception which all Of ms coun
rymen, as well as all those acquainted WIN MS eS-
celly, are receiving FROM the American statesman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

The MAIDEN AND MARRIED LIFE OF MARY
POWELL, AFTERWARDS Mas. MIhroN=B Boston,
e. LitteN s. Cove evinced oaf appreciation Of
Millions Journal" by publishing copious ex-
tracts from it some time last year. The entire diary
is now laid before the public in pamphlet fofrj is-
sued from the uffiee of The Living Age" We
look upon this little work as ore Of the most exqui-
site literary productions we have ever read. The
origin of the attachment between the parties; It's
progress, and result in marriage; their separation
and ultimate reunion, are portrayed in style OF
natural eloquence and touching simplicity, which
has seldom been equalled. 1t is worthy Of place
in every mans library. For sale at Il. CowAN's
Book Store;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

M. No doubt all our readers have heard the fol-
lowing temperance anecdole: A drunken man sollI-
oanized; on his way home, somewhere about mid,
night; after this fashion: eff my wfe's in bed; ~
lick her what business has she to go to bed I'LL l
get home and if she be up waiting for me, III lick
her what right has she to stay up burning fire and
candles to this time Of night?" .aA
President Taylor is somewhat In the position ol
the above poor wife. If he had made an oHJeclloh-
able Message, the opposition would have been down wi
on him fpr SO doing But his last Message-'lie
one on California-is one OF the most patriotic, Pul
est; and most honest State papers That ever emana-
ted from The pei Of man. Sill they are DOVE on
him. What fight has he to send forth to the worlu
n Message so devoid of defects, as to present no
bleuishes into which they can dig theft HAPPY
ciaws2 So it is.-.N. c. argus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

oo-The Brownsville Flag contains the proceedings
of two meetings held at that place .sne oI and the
other against secession from the State Of TexasOf
the Rio Grande territory. The meeting in favor
of secession passed resolutions asking for territorial
organization, and recommended convention, COIN.
posed of delegates from the different sections Of the
territory, to devise provisional government, WITH
suspended functions until their claims can be urged
before Congress by delegate chosen by the people,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06
PROBABLE CHANCE IN THE CAbIsETIA Wash.

PROBABLE CHANCE iNTHE CABlNFTEA Wash
ina,on correspondent Of the New York Tribune, wrl-
ting under date Of Feb. %, says; =,
81 have reason to believe that Hon. John M.
CLAYTON. on account of his infrm health will insist
on being relieved from the arduous and lncessant
labois Of his present station at some not very dis,
tsnt day and that his request will be acceded to by
Gen. Taylor, but not till after the Central Amer
"a and the Nicaragua ship canal shall have, been
concluded. Whenever Mfr. Clayton does retire, be
il sooner or later, venture to predict that Hon.
Robert G.. Winthrop Of Massachusetts VIII sue
coed him as Secretary Of State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

The MILITIA SYsTEM.--The Richmond Re-
publican calls the attention Of the Legislature to that
"Stupenduus humbug," the present Militia System
of Virginia. We cordially unite with the Repub-
lican in denouncing the Whole SYSTEM and seeking
a reform in this particular. 1t istruly wonderful
that the people ofVirgnia have tolerated such a
miserable farce So long. The Republicans esti-
mate of the cost of the system is much too large
but taking one fcarh Of il as nearer the true som,
we have $40, 900 lost annually by this means with
on: a particle of benefit to the State. Then there
are habits of idleness, nlemperance and dissipation
Of various kinds, engendered by Militia musters,
which render them nusances to the community
The Republican says:
We are about 10 make great reforms in Virginia.
Let us moi leave this decrepit imbscie superannu-
ated militia system to cumber the ground. Instead
of it, let us have, first an enrolment Of the men sub
jec to military duty Next, let the Legislature en-
courage The formation of volunteer companies in all
the towns and villages of the State Lastly, let the
Legislature continue its usual patronage to the Mil
i,ary Institute at Lexington, and apply the apPro
praton for Public Guard here to another Military
Institute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

NJ In relation 10 Ophir, and the impression that
il was California, tile New York Sunday Times
saws that there are many evidences TO sustain that
belief. These evidences are thus adduced:
Tarshish was undoubtedly on the coast VI Africa.
All the trade to India, Persia, Africa, and Arabia
was carried through The Red Sea, in substantial
shibs, Uhilt and equipped at Elah, one ofthe finest
porls on that sea. Eupolemus, quoted by Euseblus,
saws Of him, "hat he built ships at Elah, city OF
Arabis, and from thence sent metal men (mners
and peolugislsl to the island of Urphe or Ophlr,
situated in the Red Sea, which wasfrultfal in yield
ing abundance Of gold, and the metal men brought
/, from thence to Judea" From Eath TO the stralls
of Babelmandel, the distance is scarcely SIX hundred
miles and il is therefore unreasonable 10 suppose that
voyage to and from Gphir would at that distance
have occupied thee years. The Ph@necatis who
were great navigators, and discovered the continent
of South America, the Times holds also undoub'ed-
" discovered California. They circumhavigated
Africa ,passed up the Arabian Gulf into the Chinese
Seas, and went through Behring's Straits into the
Pacific. and coasted down to California where they
discovered the gold. y The colonial wealth and
grandeur of the Phenicians on the continent of
South America, 50 long concealed from the world,
the "1lmes" continues, led Hiram and Solomon to
believe that they had made valuable discoveries in
unknown regions, and their ships were prepared for
those long voyages and vast amounts Of gold were
found on the coast of the Pacific. But when Rein
King of Damascus, and Pekah, King of Israel, cap
tured the seaport of Elath, in the Red Sea, they
banished the Jews and colonized the Syrians; and
from that time the great secret of The wealth of O.
mir and its positon have been lost until the Ameri-
cans, by conquest have taken California, and the O.
phr of antiquity has at length been discovered, with
its nexhauslibfe mines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

Ma. WGBsrER's CoMrRoMIsE.-The Editor oil
the Richmond Times writing from Washington on
tho 2s,h ut., gives the following as the plan of
compromise to be proposed by MIR. WEBSTER at an
early day
TO admit California, with the boundaries pre-,
scnbea in her constitution; To institute Territorial
governments in all the remaining Territories, with
ont any provision concerning slavery. or any refer
ence to Mexican law; 10 divide Texas into three
States, south of the 34h parallel Of latitude, the
first living between the Sabine and Trinity MYERS
the second between the Trinity and the Colorado;
the third between the Colorado end the Rio Grande
TO admit the first two Of these States at once, and
to incorporate the third with the second u a;l II
shall have population enough for separate adm's
sion TO pay Texas sum Of money for all her
Territory north of "a deg, and to add that Terrific
ry to New Mexico, with Territorial Government +, men
over them; To prescribe the mode IN which LEI ,r
declare the security If slave property in the lis
,rct OF Columbia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

AeRfcuLrURAL CoNvENrioN.-NIany friends Of
The Agricultural interest convened in the city of
Richmond, on Wednesday, February Goth, for the
purpose of forming State Agricultural Society,"
The meeting having been called to order BY Coli
JAMES CRAWFORD, Of this County, Col. THos. Nj.
BoNDuRANT, of Buckingham, was appointed Chair
man. and r. B. Couch, Of Richmond, Secretary
pro teni. At subsequent meeting, the Society was
regularly organized by the appointment of ANDREW
STEVENSON, Of Albemarle, President, and thirty
two Vice Presidents among whom we notice Col.
SAM'L HARNsBARGER, Of Augusta. Constitu-
ton was adopted, and copy of it deposited in the
corner stone Of the Washington Monument, on the
22d Of February.
The object of this Society is 10 improve the con-
dition Of Agriculture, Horticulture, and the Me-
chanic Arts, within the bounds ofout State, and II
must prove most efficient organization for the at
tanment Of this end. The advantages Of such In
s.itutons have been realized in other States. The
general diffusion Of important Information, and the
stimulus to exertou and enterprise can be attained
nv no other means than combination ofcff0rt. 1t
hoped that no endeavors will be spared to increase
the membership throughout the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

o. To effect an enlargement Of our paper we are
mourning considerable expense and need all the funds
we can obtain! Persons indebted to us will please
bear this in mind and le, US hesf from hem.atther
earliest convenience.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

nr- The N. Y. Post says that Mi. Henry Grin
ne's Arctic expedition, in search of Sir j. Frank
lin, is likely to get under way Several officers of
experience have volunteered their services, and the
benevolent protector of the enterprise says that he
il determined to carry it out, cost what 1t may.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

CO. The great Union meeting in New York City
came off according oappoihfment, ON Monday night,
the 25th ut. 1t was estimated lha, abou, ten thou
sand persons were present, and the utmost unanmty
Of sentiment prevailed. Resolutions were adopted
approving Of Mr.. CLAWS plan Of compromise. Gen.
Scorr was present and being loudly called for, de-
llpered a short and patriotic speech.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

as The last number of the Lyuchburg Virgin
ian contained the valedicory of VIM. NJ. BLACK
yoRp, ESD, for four years past the principal edilo'
of that paper. Mr. B. was one of the most accom-
,shed edit,ss in the State, and his retirement will
ne regretted by the whole fraternity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

GEN SCOTT'S SPEECH.-At tiie iece"' o"'o"
r.eetiug in New York, Gen. ScorT was called on
and rose amidst long and ccrtInaed cheers lie ad'
dressed the meeting as follows:
Eellow citizens: Your kind greeting fills me with
the deepest emotions came here no' eAPer.,ns
IN take mofa than a stand in sOHie corner OF the
ors,t h,ll to witness The proceedings. Some kind
SSriend discovered me below, OF should not have
s,ood in this conspicuous place. | did not expect
to have addressed one word to this meeting. see
beore me mich of the wealth, intelligence and re-
Siiy of this great city assembled here for The
~ r,ose fsupportinp our great Union otthat Union
If whic, am sn humble friend and servant. can
mt cali myself citizen .ofthe North, South, West
or East / served the Union for forty years, and
feel myselfa citizen of every part Of it,-and liefe
fore am friend 10 the Union; and knowing ihai II
was in ieopardy, and that This meeting came here
10 promote harmony and preserve the Union, there
fire came here, and return you my thanks lot Tue
Kindness VOC have bestowed upon me. ain NOT an
abolionist, nvr an advocate ofslavery. come not
here as Democrat or Wing; have had no party
feeling in forty-two years but when the cry is, lhal
tho Union is in danger, and rally is called tosup-
mort il. | would have been coward and recreant'
If I had not also rallied or whatever value may
be the remainder of my life, and none sets more value
ON II man do, / would give it in support of the
Union. hope that will not live to see dlsunon'
Although cannot call myself Samson, Will be
buried 6enealh lis ruins. am charmed with the
good feeling and universal, patriotism which this
meeting has exhibited and God grant that You may
devise some plan TO save that Union, which weaii
in heart and soul, are SO much attached to.
The meeting then adjourned, with three cheers
ior the Union and Compromise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

ecs- Mr.. C&LHouN, who has been absent from
she Senate for several weeks on account OF health'
was expected to resume his seat on last Monday,
when his views Of Air. CLAYs compromise resolu-
tons were to be read by his colleague, MIR. Bur
,Es. It was understood that Mr. WEBSTER would
introduce his plan OF compromise Today, and ad-
dress the Senate at length on the subject.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

i1- The examination of the Irish rioters before
the Coudty Court occupied the whole Of last week
Six of the prisoners were discharged and nine were
sent on for trial in June next A number oflawyers
were engaged on both sides, and the discussions al
the bar were highly interesting. The Counsel Tor
the prosecution were Il. j. MlchiE, Esq, Com
monwea,h's Attorney, and GEO. BAYLOR, A. koI
NER and J. II. MoCUE, Esqrs.; for the prisoner j.
B. BALDWIN, WIN. FRAZER, }. d. IMsobEN, r.
P. kinney aud e. r. ALBERrsoN, Esqrs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06
ADMISSION OF CALIFORNIA.

The subject of the admission OF california 'n'o
,hs Union has been the all absorbing topic at Wash
inptonl for some time. Mr. DORIS resolution, IN
stfdeiug the C0mmitteeOu Territories to introduce
hill for the admission Of the State, was 10 come up
again on Monday last, in the House OF Kepreseh'A-
ttes. and, until few days ago, course of procee
ding similar to that pursued when 1t was irst pre-
sented, was anticipated. Mr.1DoTY, however, hav-
ing by general consent, on "Wednesday, introduced
bill for the purpose, it was presumed that the re-
solution would be passed over or Withdrawn. Ere
vious to This arrangement, it was rumored 'ha'
many of the members were armed, and mat olood
wrrld be shed, in case the measure was pressed as
IN the former occasion and it was even lntimated
that dissolution Of the Union world be the inev-
table result. The conduct of the majority IN cut
ting off eBAts On the resolution when it was up the
first time, and attempting 10 force it through Con-
eress in hot haste was most Objectionable and GER
tainly calculated to iririate Southern members in
high degree but it is gratifying to know that Con-
gress has not power at any time, much less un-
der the influenced excitement and passion, to dis
solve The Union. Bears tina. disastrous event comes
to pass, the suber-minded people will have to be
heard. and their voice will undoubtedly be against
any hasty or unwise proceeding.
With regard to the admission Of California, we
bops and believe there viii be comparatively few
oppoaen,s of the measure when it is properly bro't
before Congress. We are at a loss to understand
with what propreiy some Southern Senators and
Representatives seem disposedto resist it 10 "the
last extremity" Ifthe proposition was united with
the Wilmos P-oviso, or any other offensive meas
ure, their course would receive the unanimous ap-
probation of the Southern people; But under exist
inc circumstances, 1t is'qui,e ndefens'ble. The
South opposes the Wilmot Proviso, in respect tc
the rev territories not SO much or account OF any
practical effect it is to have upon the institution Of
Slavery, as because i! is insulting in its character
and, if ac1uiesced in, likely TO encourage actual
aggressous upon our'righls. Here, however, Is a
totally different queslion-one IN which neither the
interest nor the honor Of the South is involved
The people Of California have formed State gov
eminent and have seen fit to prohibit slavery in the
country. They were not influenced oy feelings o.
hostility to the South, but simply acted in accord
ance with what they believed to be their interest
of which they had perfect RICH, to judge. Why
then not admit the State into the Union2 If the
people Of California had established slavery there
no word Of opposition would be heard from any
Southern man. The present opposition, therefore
/ = Il al.
is calculated to weaken the moral force with which
the Wilmot Proviso and kindred measures are re-
sisted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

The CONVENTION BiLn-The bill to take the
sense of the people on the call Of State Conven-
ton, to amend the Constitution, and providing for
the organization Of the same, passed the Senate ON
Saturday without amendment. The counties OF
Augusta, Rockbridge and Highland will compose
district entitled to five representatives. The fol-
lowing is the Senate's vote:
AYEs-Messrs Dennis, Speaker, )Rives, Woods;
Daniel, Darlington, lsbe, Pitts, Shackefofd, tOPlej
Turner ,Sanard ,Harvie, Deueale, Grantham, jones,
Amber, snd Rogess--lF.
NoEs-Messrs. Thompson, Kinney, Carlilej
fate, French, Edmiston, Cowen, Harwood, Nc
Cauy, Parriott, and Fry-ll.
Messrs. Tribe, Barbee and Crump were absent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-06

Mr. Sergeant Talfourd, the author Of Ion, has been
knishtcd by Queen Victoria:
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feel strongly, that this Convention can do nothing
that would entail more serious evupon Virginia. than
to destroy the by which her Judges hold their
Offices"
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~ Sessions Of Congress, the undersigned respeeu oilers
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