Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-27
IsCELLANEoUs ITEMs.

TExAs-The steamer Palmetto arrived a, New Orlesn
Nov. ~. from Fexas with dales TO the l7th inst
The vote Pearce's Boundary Bill so far 40 e,u,n.
have been received stand 1924 in favor accepno Tho b
and only goo for rejecting it This shows That the
meets with the appreciation OF the great majority
Gen. Sam. Houston, and Gen. Rusk both made strong
and decided Union speeches at recent meeting hold San
Augustine They were eloquent and patriotic in support
ofthe Constitution and laws Judging from these indica-
lions, Texas is not for dsunIon.
o. The Philadelphia North American contains full re-
port Of speech the Hon. John W. Clayton al The
Elementary dinner given TO him by his political friends Of
ceaware, at Wilmington Saturday last. II presents
r r review opthe policy of President Taylos administration
distinguishing feature Of the entertainment the
nomination by Mr.. McNchael, of General Winfield Scott
Tor inc Presidency of the Uued States Mr. CLAYTON was
caed TO respond to the suggestion and said wi,I.
out any political purpose that he had vedto honor one cal
liant soldier OF MS country, and hoped to live 10 do Justice
to another. "-RepuLic '''"''
AN AMERICAN oENAToR.-The New Orleans papers
publish the response OF senator Downs of Louisiana TO the
letter of the Democrats of New Orleans which vac en-
aerIy treated by the great and aspiring French gentleman
Monster Pierre Soue The letter of Mr. Downs is acooc
frank, respectful and the point. The Mobile letter to
which Mr. Downs refers shows more at large and in con-
vlncng manner that there is no course In the legs
laon of Congress for secession resistance but much fur
eXultation and confidence
UNFORTUNATE OccURRENcE.-Whls The cry of blood
IsstI ngng IN our from RUSSELL another comes
from Lee scarcely less Startling We understand that
Col David h. Campbell of Lee, few DAYS ago. shot on
the public highway, man by the of Greer, with
revolver 1t is said he shot several balls into him. the par
tcuars OF which we have not heard. Green was not dead
but no hopes entertained of his recovery Campbell has
been arrested and imprisoned. abingdon Vrginian.
G1-The first public school in San Francisco already mum.
bers $50 pupils from 10 years of age Of this whole
number only two were born in California the remainder
date their birth places as olows-Scoand A. Engsnd S,
Ireland 3, Germany J. France Chill 90, Peru Austria
liza 20, New Zealand 10. Sandwich Islands 3--makng 76
born in foreign countries Sevenlytwo Of American pa
ren,age IL Scotch 81 English, Is Irish 4Fench Ger
man, Gillian, Spanish, Italian, and Peruvian.
JACKSON, Miss, Nov 20-Tbe extra session of the
Legislature called by Governor Quman. convened at this
place on Monday The message of Gov Quiman strongly
reviews the wrongs sustained by the Southern States He
says mat the question must be distinctly put to Congress
for remedy. by obtaining from California concession
south of thirty thirty, amend the Const
tuition TO the right Of the slave holder or else seces
sion is inevitable.
BURGLARs.The Marnsburg Gazette saws il is generally
believed that gang ofbgars who FOR the last few monhs
have Infested several porOnsuf Maryland and Pennsylvania
are now IN the Valley. lille boy who there is every
To believe, has been used by them as "spy" was
secured in Clarke County, Va, few days ago. and the
fact his accompces being in The neghborhood was sui
GENTLY proved by several circumstances.
ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL ELEcrIoY-The report that
Mr. Richardson Dem) defeated in the fifth district of
Illinois was Richard Yates frol.. The seventh
district represented by Mr. Harris will he the onlv
representative ofrhe Wings of Illinois in the mex, Congress
The members elect are as follows: William H. Bssell..
Willis Allen, Orlando b. Fckn Richard S. NIoony. VIM
A. Richardson, Thompson Campbell, aud Richard Yates.
o. Among the disastrous effects Of the Tariff Of 1896
effects which now beginning manifest themselves in
all parts OF the country is estimated that in New Eng
lard Alone not less than 100000 spndes have ceased
operate, result which involves fearful loss both labor
and capital Upwards Of 10000 spindles have been stop
ped at Boston and its immediate vicinity.
A PRESENT FOR JENNY LIYD-The fremen of New
York preparing present for Jenny Lind in return for
her generous donation Ia the Fire Department Il copy
of Audubon's Birds If America, magnicay bound in vel
Ium, and ornamened with golden designs of The coslest
character.
When DR.. Francis visited the birth. place of Robert
Burns he said TO the widow of the immortal barb Your
husband, madam was magnificent poet his is well
know and honored throughout America ne truly
great genius" Ihave been told 50 since lis DEATH was
the reply.
o. 1t is said that Mario, the skful tenor singer
in Europe, is contemplating visit to this country Heis
the Marquis of Candle and OF the Governor Of Nice
but having offended his father he was discarded and took
to the stage for livelihood
Or An emgrang party ofhree hundred and thriy.two
NormOns, from England, reached ST. Louis on The 6h in
from New Orleans Their destination is the valley of
the Great Salt Lake. Several thousand more from Eng
land will follow in the Spring.
81 The of the city oNew York has been 50 nearly
completed that pretty estimate can be made offs
population, which is set down at five hundred and
twenty thousand.
o.. The London correspondent of The New York Com
mercia, under date Of Nov. says that the German armies
in the field much larger than those which decided
the fate Of Europe at the battle Of Waterloo
%. The Philadelphia Bulletin publishes an able charge
Judge Kane TO the Grand Jury ofhe o. S. District Court
II Phade pha, The subject of the fugitive law The
Judges instructions are firm and satisfactory.
o.; The official returns Of the recent election in New
York have all been received and published. The whole
vote Of The State was about 235 000 and Hunts major
ty for Governor was only 247.
MASSACHUSETTS ELEcTIoN--Ony three members of
Congress have been eIeclrd-Nesss Appleton and Fowler
Wings, and Mr. Mann, Soil In several districts there
is no choice.
oS- Mr. Benjamin Fl. Wachell, few days SINCE sho.
near the Conocochpague Creek. in Washington county,
Nd bald eagle measuring feet the wings aad
weighing 9 lbs
o. The largest specimen Of gold yet received England
from California, weighs twenty six pounds and nine ounces
and valued at f700 1t figure the Exhibition Of
1851.
Or Gov. Floyd has displaced Mr. Henry Crem, Flour
Inspector at Winchester Va, and appointed Mr.. David
1edrick, of New Marke!. Mr. iedrick was formerly dep
lly collector at Georgetown, ID. G.. "a
o. letter from Liverpool says that the fortnight end
ing Nov. LIST, less than 56,S00 barrels of American
Flonr arrived al That port principally from New York,
valued at near million of dollars.
10. 1t is singular fact, that the Wings in Illinois for sew
era past have been able elect only one member of
Congress- and each time the member has come from diff
erent district. - ss
o. 1t is stated in exchange papers that the Hon.
Daniel ). Dickinson, The distinguished statesman Of New
York was ourneyman carpenter and worked several years
at his trade
CO Hon. Mr.. Disney Democratic member Of Congress
from Ohio. journeyman house painter when he
menced his p,cal career and elected to the State
Legislature while pursuing his occupation.