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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

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+ s.ir[.. a.. sqai5sge. 30 now, m strict justice,
e..a. he apna7- b..ore the people in the matter :?
W II me- after having preferred such charges and
declined the only means of ascertainng their truth
on falsehood, have any right 10 complain, If he
should be regarded as ne lraducer of his neighbors
yes, as standing up before the viruous and lnel-
ligent community of Augusta County. and claiming
to be rewarded by them for having tradnced some
Of their fellow citizens, emnently distinguished for
their PATRIOTISM public spirit and usefulness
Bui this is not a-woud that il were. 1t is well
believed that if these charges had any, it is but a
slight effect upon The character of the accused. and
it is not in the least doubted that they can remove
any and all suspicious that may exist dIsadvania-
geous to the rectitude and purity of their conduct,
and that they will do so as soon as they shall have
proper opportunity. The charges, then, so lar as
they effect The characters sought 10 be injured, may
be regarded as very slight injury. But far more
serious evil has arisen out of the Olapod controversy
an evil effecting the accused IN common with ma
ny of their fellow citizens. II has, TO no inconsdera
bIeextent, destroyed the friendships, ni:naces and
habits Of cordial intercourse, which constitute SO
large proportion of the happiness and enjoyment
of community 1t has, in fact. it is believed,
caused the most fatal GLOW that ever has been IN
ficted on the social condition Of S,aunton. If,
then, men are to be preferred in proportion TO the
mischief they do, surely the gentleman in ques-
ton has high pre,ensions to favor. But the gentle
man does not seem to risk his success on such mer-
its alone. 1t would seem that he would like, in ad-
diton, to have little sympathy, on the ground
that he is being prosecuted by the persons he has
thus been endeavorng to injure. This must be
conceded to be most fragrant instance of the feroc-
Gus lambs below him in the stream, annoying the
gentle wolf by muddying the water
FAIRPLAY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

The Legislature of the State Of California, on
the Cd February, passed unanimously resolution
appropriatng funds TO enable the Governor to have
prepared block of California marble. quartz. or
granite, ofsuitabe dimensions, with The word Cali
(ornia" chiseled on its face and that the same be
forwarded 10 the Managers Of the Washington Mon
ument Association, in the City Of Washington, to
constitute portion of the Monument now being
erected in that city TO the memory Of George Wash
lngton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

The constant stream ofemlgration from The w esl-
ern States to California is beginning 10 be senslby
felt. More than 5000 persons have already LETT
Michigan, each of whom took in money or outilt al
eas, $500, transferring from that State the sum Of
IS. 500 600. From Iowa, it is said, 5OOO persons
will depart this season-eslimatlng that each emil
grant will take with him means equal to sou, 1t
appears that the emigration 10 California, this year
will cause an abstraction from Iowa Of ST. ,0O0OOU.
1t is estimated that at least II 500 emgranls will
leave Missouri for California during the current year
and that each will have an outfit worth $3.50. The
State will thus be drained ofover S6OOU,OUO. thus,
from three States of the Union, we find an aggre-
gate outlay of more than $l0,000,0 OO-caused BY
Tho emigrat ion to California. Speaking Of the effect
of This large emigration from the States, the New
York Express says
The emigration to California, especially from The
Western States, is likely to be immense and The
result is, in many quarters, adePreciaiIon in the val
ne Of property. particularly in land. Iowa, In some
parts. we remark, is threatened with sort OF de-
population.
Thus all is not gold that gilters, in ihe Old States
of the Union What is The gain of one IS the loss
uf :no,her Texas has been settled at the expense
Of the Southwestern slave states, and by the stop
nooe of their growth The Mexican war acqnls-
ions to say nothing of the blood and treasure they
have cost are now being settled to the sad detrment
Of Ohio. Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

TIE MEXICAN BoUNpAY sURvEY.-The Com
missioners on both sides met at San Diego on The
18th February, and agreed to suspend operations iI
the 4th November next, when they are to meet at
Paso del Note The reasons for so doing are, mat
nothing OF consequence is yet to be done on the Cai
iG,rnia part of the lines. Col. Weller accordingly
went to San Francisco and Gen. Condi returned
10 Mexico. They agreed to erect monuments, TWO
of marble and four of cast iron about ten feet high,
at different points along the line. The marble ones
are to be three feet square at The base. and the iron
ones to weigh 400 lbs The first marble one is to
be erected al the beginning Of the line on The Paclhc
and is 10 have the following Inscriptions;
"Ini,ial point Of boundary between The United
States and Mexico, established by the joint commits
sion 10Th of October, A. d. lS49. agreeably to the
treaty dated at the city Of Guadalupe Hlidago, Feb
ruary 2, A. ID. lS4S.
"JoHv B. WELLER, L. S. Commissioner.
"ANpRew b. GRAY. u. S. Surveyor"
Under the same inscription will be put in Span
ish signed by the names of the Mexican Commits
sioner Pedro Garcia Condo, and the Surveyor, Jose
Salazar Ylarrigin The face towards the north
10 bear the words limited States of America" with
an arrow cut beneath it, and The words Correction
OF the Line :" the Southern face has "Republca
Mexicana ;" the arrow and "Direccion de la Lnea"
On the eastern side is inscribed:
"North latitude 500 3lm. sos. So Longitude
IN. 5Sm. 2ls. w. of Greenwich as determined
by WIN. H. Emory ,on the part Of the United States,
and Jose Salazar Ylanigin, on the part Of Mex
ico"
The other marble monument will be placed near
the mouth of the ella, with similar crptons and
the iron ones (Which are to be made in this country
will he nj intervals between them.
Col. Weller had transferred the business of the
Commission TO Maj. Emory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

New CuURcu-rhe people of Tinkling Spring
Congregation have lately erected House of Wor-
ship on the site of the old Church. The building
is commodous, convenient and beautiful, built oil
brick ard finished in style highly cred'abie to the
contractors. The services incident 10 the dedca-
ton of the Church, commenced On Friday last, and
continued until Sabbath The dedication sermon
was preached by the Rev. B. NJ. SMITH, OF S'ann-
ton, to the entire satisfaction Of an unusually large
and intelligent audience.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

nc The Anti Renters in The interior ofthe State
Of New York are again in open defiance to the civil
authorities. 1t appears that the new difficulties
hive arisen from The refusal of Coonradt c. Liver
dale, whose lease on tract of land in Columbia
county, expired or the Isl Of April, to give posses
sion Of The farm he occupied. The Sheriff and his
pusse have been driven off the place several times,
and al the last accounts the excitement was very
great Il is said that J. Fincke, one of the three
brothers recently paroned out of the State Prison,
is at the head Of Inc mob, and himself aimed a
blow at the sheriff.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
cow MUNIC Ms.

yMessrs. Editors 1T will be recolected that du-
ring the tendency Of what has been termed the o.
apod controversy, in which certain charges were
made or rather insinuated duplicating the integrity
rof The Court Of Directors Of the Western Lunatic
ASYLUM, DR.. Sribling published card proposing
a full investigation Of those charges before that
Court or committee of the Legislature which
every man of business, or ordinary common sense,
knows to be the only possible way in which inves-
tgaon could be satisfactorily made and rendering
to the persons preferring them every facility for
substan,iating them. This, however, they declln-
ed, insisting that the public was The proper forum
before which 10 Try The questions involved, and that
before the public they would have them. ms
seemed to be matterof general amazement. II was
not understood, how, upon naked charges without
proof, or upon grounds which might be barely sufl-
Gent orasea Slight suspicion, (not indeed in minds
duly approaching the value OF character, bnt In
minds less well regulated, might be barely sufficient
10 raise Slight suspicion that something might be
WRONG. J The public could undertake To try any ques-
ton at all much less questions involving The repu-
ta,ons of some of their most highly valued fellow
citizens. This would seem to be the true state in
which the case stands before the public at present.
for even the accnser dues not know more about 1t
than the public, nor can he be better Informed with
out awaiting himself Of the very means rendered ny
DR.. Striking. repeat, it was not at the time I'M
dersood how, IN such a stale of things, the public
could undertake decide upon matters ofsnch grave
import But now, the mystery seems to r scira'..
The then anonymous, bnt "af ne afaWe- hiirg
L.. COW ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

REFoRMEp CoNsTrrUTloN OF KENTUCKY. I'VE
had an opportunity few days ago of converslng
with gentleman of high responsibility and intel
lgence, and recently returned from VISIT to Ken
lucky. Hehad been ia Lexington, Fraukfort, Lou
isville, Paris and Richmond, in which places he
inquired of intelligent gentlemen in whose society
he was thrown, as to the probable fate Of the new
constitution now before the people for approval or
rejection. The statements derived ~ him from the
sources referred to, were, that among the more in
telgeut classes of the people, the greater propor-
ton were arrayed against the radical reforms adopt
ed by the conyenton---ihal but comparatively few
Of the intellectual men Of that State were friendly
to the new conslitu,ion-and that there were in
creasing probabilities OF its final rejection by The
people. In due time the issues will be decided.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

oc- A meeting Of the farmers of jefferson, Berke-
)ey. Clarke and Frederick counties was held on
Monday last, for the purpose OF organizing an Asrl-
cultural Society. Why cannot our farmers follow
ne example2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNCIL

FELLOW. CITizss appear before you at the r..
quest of number of my friends, a Candidate for
seat in the next Legislature Of Virginia. hope il will
not be thoughtpresumptious, in an american Mechanic
10 offer Tor seat in that honorable body That il NAV
look ambitious, am free 10 admit; but y6u know that
Lots wife. do hope, however, that there such
pre- udces in this good old County as existed in
Eng land and Russia In the former they had an utter
haired to batcbers and the Emperor of the latter be-
ing on a visit TO London, and observing great many
gentlemen going in and of Temple Bar INQUIRED Who
they were, and being informed that they were Law
yers dryy Observed that he had but two IL ali bis do
minons and that he intended TO haug ohe Of them n
soon as he got home Taking it for granted, that here
we all enjoy equal rights 4 shall proceed. good num-
Der Of the OF Old Augusta have requested
both do and ought toeel proud to bear the flag, that
presents the Inspiring inscription Of "that same old
COON" So you may know am good Wing and true.
Much find is said in the present ass, about Reform;
you may therefore expect, and have right 10 know
my opinions the leading topics now freely disch.
ed among you. First then, am in favor Of Conyen.
tion though apprehcnd would have been better for
US, had the census of 1850 been first taken. But 40
Eastern Virginia goes for giving political power very
yers going TO Heaven, by degrees; hoping in time we
may get all ought to have. hold the doctrine that
all power right vested the people, and therefore
they should elect all their Rulers aud Ocers-and that
too for such limited times as they may Judge BEST I
doubt rot hut they will make good selections as log
rolling parzan Legislature would. With all my heart,
go tor biennial sessions of the Legislature. As fur
ther inducement diligence and aithfuness in Leg
islaors, after session had lasted so days. would
strict their pay ont. half In Georgia they have adopt
ed that plan and il works well nrr "1n,'s ? t-ys.
l.. o. . g. .gr.h. rH.4 i lrr .rs Z .s IRE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17
4 >. se,inn of The board Of Directors Of The

Alta meeting of the board of Directors Of the Va.
Central Rail Road Co.. at the Junction. memorials
were presented setting forth not only the wishes OF
the Stakeholder on the west side Of the Blue hdgef
but The interest ofthe Company required Inc APP
pointment of Director on that part OF the Ine'
MIR. Jefferson Kinney of Staunion was unanimous
ly chosen to lahe vacancy occasoned oy The deatit
Of Charles S. Jones, Esq
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

No Our new press having arrived, unless some
thing untoward happens, our next paper will be is
sued on an enlarged sheet. Should the paper not
appear at the usual time, readers may know that
i, is owing to the great amount of labor necessary
nj the outset.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

CA general Jail delivery took place al Norfolk
on Tuesday night las--all the prisoners confined
therein. with one exception. making their escape
by picking hole through The brick wall and then
letting themselves down on the outside by means of
strips made from their blankets. Among the pris-
oners was Seth Pearl, charged with murder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

&C. We fiud the following going The rounds OF
the Northern papers. 1t will be ne'rs to most OF
our readers:
"The wolves inicst the sheep pastures in the vi
entity Of Staunton Va. in droves five TO twelve,
killing fifty sheep in night and follow persons to
their residences"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

Ns- By the Europa, accounts are received tothe
effect that Lord Palmerston had addressed an ener-
pe,ic note to the Spanish Government. complaining
of the scandaIous manner in which the slave trade
is carried on in Cuba, and threatening to blockade
the island if his representations are not attended TO-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

Anprisonment@ y. States Consul
The Turks Island Gazette" Of the 18th ult, con-
tains the following
The schr. Araminta, Capt. Brownlow, arrived
on Monday last, from Porto Rico. He brings the
news. that an American Captain had been seized
upon and imprisoned, by the emperor Solou9ue; for
what cause is not known by Captain b. The A
merican Consul applied for his release, but was re-,
fused-the Emperor informing him that he would
cut off his (lhe Consus) head. ifhe persisted IN
his demand. The American Consul finding II
would he impossible to obtain the Captains release
by fair means, bribed the guards, and thus the Gap,
tain was cleared. Solouque Immediately imprisoned
The American Consul. The Eng sh and French
Consuls interfered on behalfufihe American Agent
This was all that had transPired at last advlces
from the Cape, at Porto Rico Two american
men-of.war had gone up TO Cape Hayden.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

~. MIR. CAMPBELL, Clerk of the U. S. House
dRepreseniatives, died at Washington on Saturday
rasrninU. after an illness OF several days
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

eo- The Newark Mercury says that the Hon
Theodore Frelinghuysen has been elected President
Of Rutgers College at New brunswick.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

ns- The Governor of South Carolina has appoint
ed NJ. fillmore U ) Senator 10 NIL the Va
sanry oeeasiOnsd by Mr.. Calhoun's death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

co-Tight sleeves are again in fashion. nel"een
the shoulders and elbow there is worn double 10"
Of bullion fringe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

FIRE IN WAYNEsBoRo' The stable of Mr.. ID.
FIsBBuRN, of WaynesbOro', was set on fire on Sat
urday night, between eight and nine O'Clock, and
together with the granary entirely destroyed. Two
horses were consumed in the flames. We under
stand that the extensive stabling Of Mr.. WIN. w.
GIBBS was with difficulty saved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-17

&C.. We publish 10 another place, communlca-
lion from JOHN ID. IMBoDEN, ESD, copied by re-
guest from the Messenger, In reference to the COM
nunication ITSELF we have nothing to say, but the
note requesting us to copy requires briet notice al
our hands. The charge is substantially made that
we have shown more willingness TO publish COM
munications against him than in his favor. We
pronounce it wholly gratultous and untounded'-
So far from being true, there is evidence OF directly
the contrary. On the day the first series OF CUES
tons, addressed to the candidates, appeared IN the
yindcato, one of the editors Of this paper called on
Mr.. ImsoDEN, in friendly way, to inquire if he
had prepared reply COR publication and obtaining
the reply from him, inserted it in the next Speca-
tor. Since then nothing has been rendered by HIM
or any Of his friends, and, consequently, we have
had no opportunity of exhibiting unwlllingness to
publish articles in his favor Had any thing Of the
kind been offered, we would cheerfully have given
it place in our columns.
We may add that the communications which
have appeared in this paper relating to Mr.. lMBo
DEN were published solely on the responsibility OF
part in getting them up. All the candidates being
Wings, we could not with propriety take sides in
she contest, and, certainly, our personal relations
with Mr. IMBoDEN were Of such character as 10
preclude the idea of cur doing him the least njus.
tlce. The Spectator is the Wing paper Of the
County--NIr. IMBoDEN is Whg-we therefore
expected and desired him to use our columns for
communicating with the public during the canvass.
He, however, makes neutral paper his organ, and
while he prefers request that we will copy his
communication, most ungraciousy charges that we
will not care to do so. This looks very much like
an attempt to "pick quarre''-for what purpose,
tho gentleman himself knows best. Of the cOur,e
sy and proprieiy Of the charge (no to nse stronger
terms) the public can Judge Of the motives which
prompted it, we can only form surmse.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-12-06
Marine Intelligence.
PORT or wILMINGToN, NoRTH-CARoLINA

ARRIVED.
Nov. 29-Brig Richmond, Blair Martinique, in ballast,
to VIM. NJ. Harriss.
Brig Nontrose, Poland, MOntego Bay Ja in ballast to
3O-Brig Alpine Treat Martinique in ballast. to
Br Brig May Flower Peterson New York. in ballast to
Dec Sd. Brig David Duel, Podger New York, to Geo.
Harriss; with mdze. to sundry persons.
Danish Brig Sara Block New York. in ballast to De-
ROSset s. Brown
Sclr. c. w. Davis Chadwick, New York, to G. Harrss
with mdze to sundry persons.
4-Brig VIM F. Saord PIERCE Martinique, lying at the
visiting station
Steamer Rowan, McRae, Fayetteville to John Banks ;
with mdze. to sundry persons.
Brig VIM. Parrington Douglass, Gaudaoupe in ballast
to VIM M. Harriss
Orr THE MAIN BAR Dec. 5th, A M.-schr. Sarah G. In
gle, from Philadelphia for the West Indies in leaky
dition, bound in, desired to !, be TeR95ted'
Nov. 2s-schr G. w Pickering Park, Cuba, by J. 4 D..
Nc e & CO.. with 100 900 feet lumber.
Schr. Sally Ann, Clark Baltimore by Ellis Russell
with IS bb spirits tqrpcnne IS do ros 50 bushels pea
Schr Il. w. Brown, Halsey, New York. by DeRosset 4
Brown with 487 bbs spirits turpentine 6 do ron JOG
bales cotton l25 do cotton goods "a bids 500
bushels pea nuts feathers, dried fruit, beeswax SC
Br Schr. Time Could Nassau, n. p, by Miles Costin
with 50 900 feet lumber, 20 bbls. naval stores.
Dec 2-Schr Fidelia Garwood, Philadelphia, by George
s-Schr John Potts Brown, Collett, Philadelphia, by
DeRosset Brown with naval stores cotton cotton goods
4-Barqu. A. G. Hill, - Marssillss, by Barry, Bry
ant & Adams with $500 bbls. rosin.
| Belgian Brig Transit, Smit, Antwerp, by DeRosset
Brown with 1900 bbls rosin
Schr H. Westcott Little, Alexandria, Va, by G. Har
sehr " II smith, I smh New rork by Dvvs,vs
Brown with naval stores, &C.
5-Schr. Balance, Matthias, New York, by p; J. Lutter
lob bbs spirits turpentine, 800 bbls. rosn,
bbs tar 25 bales cotton 100 bushels pea nuts
Schr. Alarac Sandford New York by DeRosset Brown
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-12-06
FREIGIfVS
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET.
FOR THE wkEk ENDING pEcEMBEE 8. 1850.

The late rains have had tendency swell Of
water and produce begins to in little
freely than for time past We hope in short tme to
be able to give good of the business transactions Of
town.
BAcox-The of Bacon has been considerably redu
ced and the quantity sale considered light.
small lot of choice Hams sold day two since at ii cents
per h. Western Sides See table for prices.
BEEF CATrLEThe price remains about the reports
cd for weeks.
FLoUHSome small receipts from fayetteville, not enough
establish market price Northern brands sell at quota
tiOns from store, at retail.
GRAINThere has been arrival Of Corn this week.
cept 2OO bushels Badsn county which off at so
cents bushe cash. afoat Considerable quantity dali
y expected from Baltimore to dealers and for the trade
The stock hand getting light though Cow
Peas not plenty 200 bushels per Railroad sold in
lots at 20 cents per busel cash Ground Peas arrive freely
and sales quick at 81 81 20 per bushcl Oats retail
store at 60 bushel Corn Meal without change
in price, and rather
HArSales bales North River Hay at 67t cents
per 100 lbs.
LARp.-Very plenty and sales dull. Sec table,
LUMBER.-No sales of River Lumber this week.
ADMINISTRATIONS arrived since last report.
NAVAL SroKEs.-[We regret that should have
crept into report of Tar last week We that on
Thursday last only 81 80 per Dbl could be had the
ele Our report the price at 81 so to 81 55 which ap
pears to have been msake.] TmpentimeThe price has
been very unsettled during the week, and prices ranging
bout 1000 bbls at the following prices g 25 So TO- So IT,
So O5 and s. per bbl for SOFT closing to-day 81 05
per Dbl of 2SO lbs The hard article has been sold 81
25 10 and 81 TO- closing to-day ut latter pcos with
great deal of animation Spirits Impenne has also mate
rally declined, with largo supply the market small
sale effected days since at 80 per gallon.
sale since the above 300 400 bb has been made
but the price has not been made public supposed about
IS cents per gallon. Ron.Sales light-l25 bbls No. at
81 per Dbl Last sale; No. at 81 per bb Tar has decn-
cd down 81 Is per Dbl About bbls sold week
PoRK.-Owing to the weather but few hogs Of
fering. Market price from 5 to cents per ID.
RtsE-Cean Rice retals from store at So rs per 100
pounds Some recent transactions in rough rice 80
per bushe.
SALTSae Of 800 sacks Liverpool arrive OS per
sack, cash stock light, and price 81 Alum more
plenty and sells from store at Is per bushel
SHINGtEs-Saes of common Cypress Shingles very light.
One small boat load about 900 sold at 81 rs NJ Some
contracts have been effected 50 so and 81 so per NJ
STAvEs.-Nono arrived. White Oak barrel
siderable demand
FEEGHTs-To New York, have advanced. See table.
ExcEANGE-On North per cent. premium CharcstonS
I per cent. do.