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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

WHo KILLED TEcUMsHH2-At recent meet
ing of The New York Historical .Suciety las we
learn from the New York Commercial .fdusrtiser.
Major Richardson, formerly an officer in the British
army read paper on the "incidenls Of the war Of
1912, embracing particulars connected with the
death Of Tecumseh." The Commercial .4dUertiser
says:
..Nlajor r. having been an eyewitness OF mos
of the matters described, and personal friend OF
the great warrior, his narrative was OF more than
ordinary interest, and commanded almos! GREATNESS
attention throughout. He related many instances
Of generosity and chvalrods galIantry on the part
of the Indian chief which would have done no dis
credit TO the knights of feuda times. In relation
to the manner of his death. Major Il. is of opinion
that he fell by the hand of Col. johnson. Such,
he saws, was the universal understanding on the
night OF the battle. when all the circumstances
were fresh in tie minds Of the witnesses, and he
sees no reason to dispute the fact al this late day
The question, 'Whu killed Tecumseh Pmay there
fore be considered settled"
Major Richardson is known to the reading pub
lie as the author Of "Wacousia," "Ecarle," and
olher novels
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as. Among tho American contributions 10 TIL

u NTTIOTP
Worlds Fair the following are noted:
One of the greatest curiosilies among me amer
lean contributions is packet landed on Monday
which consisted of an air exhausted metal CONN, III
which human body could be- preserved Tor ages
without undergoing The slightest change towards
decomposition. 1t contained bouquet OF Movers
which is as fresh as when il was first placed there
There is large quantity of glass from Massachu
set,s; also specimens Of Australian wheat IN The
straw, of tobacco, cotton Seeds cod liver OIL. oiacK
ing, patent iron safes, caiawba vino stationary
books, bookbindng, oak tables. spring chairs pic,
ture frames, looking glasses, pilot bread wafer ana
soda crackers, soap stones, specimens ot nouI anu
preserved meats, and Of self acting safely ValVe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

o. We are under obligations to HUGH
w. SHEFFEY, Esq, for pamphlet copy of
his speech on the Basis question, delivered
before the Virginia Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

o. Growing fungi, so soft that they can be crush
ed between the finger and thumb, have been known
to lift oulof the ground flag stones. which strong
man could not move without le1ei.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

Mr.. JoHNsoN's SALUTAToRY.-lheR Rich
mond Wing Of the 10th inst, contains the
"inauguraP' of EDWARD WIN. JOHNSON,
Esq, who has just entered upon his duties
as Editor of that paper. MIR. JOHNSON is a
native of the Valley of Virginia, though for
some time resident of Washington where
he contributed largely to the columns OF the
Iatelkgencer. His return to the State will be
warmly welcomed-fne talents and much
political and editorial experience fitting him
in peculiar manner for the connection he
has formed with the Metropolitan Wing
press. The salutatory, which is written in
his own peculiar style, Astounding in strong
language, stronger sense, and genuine hu-
mour, concludes with two sentiments to
which every Wing, and especially every
Wing editor should respond an earnest amen
First down with Disunionism, and second
down with the Greeks and Romans, who
have ruled this State too long" Let the
Wing press of Virginia take these sem
timents as their motto-endeavor to- IN
fuse new life into the party, and use every
honest effort TO crush the power of the adj
versary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

o. The Hon. HENRY BEDINeER, has
been nominated for Congress by the DEM
octatic Convention Of the jefferson District
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

CO. The Seward papers in New York are appa-
renily in determined opposition to the President
and The administration They are rabid in their al
lacks upon the President in consequence ef the re,
cen, removal of some officers in that State attached
to their faction, We presume the war will grow,
hotter and hotter The Presidents friends VIII
not stand quietly by, and not re'ort upon their aa
versaries They can fire hot shot ,too.-, serandr'"
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16
2tIrgi..ta Goaufutt0l.s

MONDAY, APRIL 7rH.-Mr. Chiffon offered
resolution allowing the Reporter five dollars per
column tor reporting already performed
MIR. Lyons gave reasons to show why the whole
matter of printing and Publishing should be- refer
red to select committee. He also took occasion to
announce that he regarded the principle Of taxation
and population as the Gully true Republican .princi
ME upea which representation should be based
No combination of circumstances could make him
vote for any other.
Mr. Bous mentioned compromise which he
meant to offer, which he regarded as calculated to
preserve The integrity, harmony and inciylsibliiy
of the Stale
Mr. Taylor, of Norfolk, took occasion to explain
his position on the Basis question MI 'iehry
A. Wise spoke until adjournment on me coihPafa'
tive merits of the Mixed and Suffrage Basis.
At the meeting gu Monday evening, the resolu
ton Of Mr. Chiffon, allowing the Reporter to the
Convention IS per column for work already done,
was adopted.
TuEspAY.-Mr. Scott, Of Caroline, being enti-
lied to the floor, spoke at length in support Of the
Mixed Basis.
Mr. Kinney. of Rockingham, made speech on
Tuesday evening in favor Of thu White Basis.
WepsrspAy.-Mr. Martin, Of Henry, being en-.
titled 10 the floor, spoke in support OF the Mixed
Basis. sa
Mr. Smith, of Kanawha, resumed his remarks,
commenced some time since, in support of Inc
While Basis, and which were suspended on ac-
count of iadisposilion. fIe proceeded ogIye the
history of the organization OF the Fedora Govern
ment. and the plan Of mixing money and people TO-
gether for purposes OF representation. lie gave
way for adjournment. HEe
THURsDAY.-Mr. Smith of Kanawha resumed
the floor, and concluded his speech. An lnefiectu-
al effort to resume the Evening Sessions was made,
after which the House adjourned.
FRIp.Y.-No person appearing to be ready to
sneak on the pending question, the Chair stated the
oues,ion-Much conversational debate ensued as
to the loss of time, and the party who occasoned
it, The committee rose.
SATuRpAY-The Convention re-assembled IN
the Hall of The House Of Delegates, at 10 o'clock,
and soon thereafter the House was called TO order,
and the selection fseats by lot was carried into ef
feet ON motion Of Mr. Flood the following res
clinton was adopted Resolved, Thata Commit
ice be appointed to whom shall be referred. the
.renort If The second Auditor n relation 10 the va
rious internal Improvements in The 'ouf grand OIL
visions of the State TO the construction OF which the
Stale has conlrbut ID by subscriptions, loans and ap
propriaons, with instructions TO examine Inc same
and report such corrections as may appear necessa
ry.-Un motion of Mr.. Shelley, the Secrelafy
was authorized to dispose OF the furniture, &c,,
nsed by the Convention during IFS sessions at Inc
Inverssst church.-On motion OF Mr.. vi IL.
r. Garnet, the Convention adjourned, with the
understanding that he is TO occupy the floor on
Monday. in Committee of The Whole on the Basis
Question.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

IA singular superstition prevails in some ne
parts of Sweden, that by swallowing drop OF .he
blood Of criminal at the moment OF eSecu'io", NV
weak are rendered strongs, all sorts OF maiadis' a'
cured, and life prolonged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16
4 DRMoNsrRArloN.-The argument s

A DRMoNsrRATIoN.-The argument So
often urged by the friends Of the mixed ba-
sis that the East bears the burthen OF the
government and should therefore have the
powef,'is triumphantly refuted in the follow
ing extract from MIR. SUMMERS speech;
The fallacy Of this reasoning, consists in con-
s,nndino the equality Of burthen with the equality
| Of ammats actually paid. Now, 4 deny that the.
lE,sl hears any heavier burden tlian the West-
The equality ofbmden TO be borne, does not de-
pend on the payment of an equal amount, but on
the payment OF an equal rate per centage OF tan
es. 1.-THE two sections Of The State contribute TO
the treasury upon the same rate OF taxation on Inc
prouerly they respectively pussess, their burdens
are equal. II A, being worth $4,000, pays SlO
| in taxes he bears 20 heavier weight than b, who
is worth 81 ,0O0, and pays 81 (; each pay according
to their ability, and the imposition is perfectly equal;
IL the protection ui property, be the chief end anu
purpose Ct government, as has been urged IN ms
discussion, il must he conceded that properly should
paw The expenses ofthis protection. They VINO
have most property 10 protect, are most oeheh,'eu
| by the government. Those who receive the chief
benefit, should make the largest contribution TO the
government which confers those benefits Ability
to pay, and compensation arising from payment a
like attach proportion to the value of iheproPer-
ty protected. The value of property is therefore
tho proper measure of contribution. If The West
pays less ia taxes, for the support of government,
i, is because it has less property for government to
protect If the East pays more, it is because 1t has
more property 10 protect, and each section paying
in the ratio Of lis ability to pay, and in the ratio OF
benefits received by protection which the govern
ment affords, they pay equally s. bear equal burdens
The individual who pays one dollar tax on thous-
and dullars worth Of property, has as much lnleres,
that the taxes should not be increased, nay more,
than he who pays len dollars on ten thousand dol,
lars worth Of property. The smaller estate is less
able to bear The augmentation, than The larger
The same remark nay be extended from the ndl-
vidual citizen To the citizens ola county. What
portion of the people Of county are most adverse c
an increase Of leves and upon whom does the IN
crease fall most heavily? Those who have the
eas, property, and who are consequently least able
10 bear it, SO, on still more extended sea lie, II
may be said ofthe people of The great districts and
divisions ofthe Commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16
Aldermen.
,CounciImen

JAMES +. PATTERSON, Clerk.
WM. II. HARTMAN, Chamberlais.
WILLIAM CRAIG, Sergeant.
Street CommisSionsrs.--G. NJ. Cochran,
]. B. Breckenridge and N. K. Trout.
Committee Of Safety-B. Crawford, A.
NJ. Simpson and J. w. Hudson.
Pump .Masters.-R. w. Hardy, B. Craw.
ford, A. d. Trotter, David Points, Matthias
Schmitt, VIM. G. Sterrett.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

0o- The trial Of The Boston rescuers IL 10 ,sEe
place on the 28lhinsant. The statement that non.
Rufus Choate has been retained to aid the DlsHlc'
Attorney in the prosecutions is con'radlc'eo'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

TIE BRAzrLIAN SLAVE TRADE.-Private advl-
c.es fran Rio Jeneiro say 1.-The Government is
periing its very existence in lis efforts to suppress
the Slave Trade. The once notorious slave seam'
er, the Serpent, now the GoIhnch' OF the braz,h hs
navy has made several captures. Last week she
carried off 200 newly imported negroes from me Is
land OF Marambaa They are supposed u "a nJ
belonged to joaquin Breves, the well know" Of
opulenl slave dealer. Ihs man is the s' %m 500
len large rendas, and the master h q, s srea, poit
slaves His large possessions svgb his slaves shows
ss 1 6s 'eS s and ss% s Ss Be Ss
'h'' ss sss 80 s sss.. ." he s
end 70 inc som interfering with their operations on
wIl' aOS seas Irritating the peope,will be merely
, 'So ",s" new difficulties in the way Of The G1v
rnmsni whose task s already sufficiently afda'
ous."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

ne The California correspondent ofthe Republic
attempts to explain why there was no election by
the Legislature ofa Senator from thai State. lie
states that I. Butler King was the decided choice
of the great body of the Wings, and would at once
have been elected if several Wing members, bound
by previous pledges, had not thrown away their
votes upon other candidates. Several Democrats
had determined 10 support him when his vote reach
ed certain number, and this could easily have
been effected, but for the course pursued by these
Whip members. II is also stated That secret lnilu
ences were brought to bear against Mr. King by
certain oulsders-among the most prominent OF
whom were COL Collier and James NJ. Crane, ed
i,or of the San Francisco Courier, and formerly
resident of this city. We quote that part OF the
correspondents letter-RichmOnd Wing.
Must prominent among the marpIots were Col'
Collier and James NJ Crane, editor Of The San
Francisco Courier. Both of these gentlemen were
candidates, and The course they pursued IS, there
fore, less excusable. Col. Collier and Mr.. Crane
left nothing undone 10 iniure and defeat MIR. King
against whom for no reason whatever, unless IN
der false impression that he stood in their way,
they circulated the most unlounded and malicious
statements. rH-te
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16
STANTON SP;ECTAT0 L
ASoruGR BOSTON CASE.

The news of another Slave case IN Bos-
ton has excited degree ofinterest through
out the country, which would not have at
tached to similar case elsewhere. That
community having proved recreantl IN sew
eral instances, it became a question oil GU
rious speculation and even OF much impor-
lance whether the fugitive law could be ex-
ecrted there. Momentous consequences
NAV be suspended on the result. In the
nresent case every precaution seems to have
been adopted by the city authorities to
ensure the execution of the law. The vol
unteer companies promptly responding to
the call of the marshal, appeared in arms to
guard against'anotherr escue, while the police
free was sufficiently strongto suppress any
ordinary outbreak. The aboGtionists, how
ever, were not idle. They resorted to all kinds
ofexuedients to retard & arrest the course OF
the law, and sresolyed" at public gatherings
10 do terrible things; yet so far as heard
from, they did nothing worse than exhibit
their own rabid fanaticism. The proof Of
the slaves identity was ample, and on Fri,
day last the Commissioner delivered his de-
cision awarding the slave to his master
The owner iofthe slave whose name is SIMS
isaMr. Porter of Savannah, brother-in-laW
70 Commodore STOCKTON and one OF the
wealthiest planters in the State OF Georgia
The sympathy felt for slaves more than
for all other coloured people, by the pseudo
philanthopists of the North, has been remark
ed upon as an interesting fact. The free
negroes in their midst do not seem to share
their kind regards in the least degree. Some
ofthe States have adopted quite harsh meas
ures in relation to them, yet no agitation Is
gotten up on the subject by these special
friends of the black race. This only goes tc
prove what we have heretofore asserted thai
jealousy of Southern people rather than q
mistaken sentiment of humanity, or even
fanaticism, is the main spring Of their high
handed proceedings. 1t is not so much thai
they love the slave as that they hate the
master
as Since the above was putin type the
gratifying intelligence has arrived that th'
fugitive SIMS has by the decision of Judge
WOODBURY., been delivered up to his own
or, and has already embarked for Savannah
on board the brig Acorn, under proper
guard We most heartily rejoice at this
happy termination of case upon which, IL
the opinion of many, the deepest Interests
of the Country depended. We trust it may
be regarded as the promise ofbetter FORTUNES
and brighter day to the Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

The Tribune, however, recommends tn thai "p,er.
s,n should start with less than Sooo. me feen'al
fare by the Collins line Of steamers IS s,9n: ana ny
The Cunard line sl20. going out ahd -. ~, ny g
lher line from Liverpool to New io no ne reg
un price hyhe best packet ships slooe''nef way,
but many Of them will probably issue excursion
tickets for about $l25 the round trip. Al me best
hotels in London, board ranges from 80 to Slo per
day, but good board can be had tOr 81 oo 3D. VI
an AS per week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

TpE WoRLps FAa.-Erpenses oa TRIP 20
Jondoa.-The New York 'rfibune su9jolns the io'
:nwinp estimate of the expense of going TO London
and thoroughly seeing the Fair, with a glance at
a,her lhngs-by man who cares for comfort more
than show. and does not make il principle To
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

Town ELEcTIoN.-The election which
took place on Wednesday last, resulted IN
the choice of the following Officers of the
Corporation, for the ensuing year:
I. P. EsKRIDGE, Mayor,
D. ....f '.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

JAS. w. HUDSON,
ROBERT S. BROOKE,
BENZ. F. POINTS,
r. w. STEVENSON,
]. A. McCLUNG,
GEO. K. SNAPP,
JEFFERSON KINNEY
J. B. BRECKENRIDGE
Thomas ]. NICHE,
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-04-25
AGRICULTURE AND mECu.NIsu

Below is No. Xxx. of the popular series OF
essays on Agricultural Geology, by Mr.. Hol-
brook. The subject of this number is particu-
larly appropriate at this season of the wear, the
opening OF spring. especially 50, both to schools
and families at the "heart of the nation" "Cab
nets of nature and art is the subject of this num-
ber Most of the schools, and very many of the
families, in Washington have made beginning
in collecting specimens for their use. Some
such collections are large and valuable As
nearly the whole country is represented by the
residents of Washington, they can readily pro-
cure from their friends abroad rich variety of
specimens to increase their collections.
Great additional interest can be given TO min
erals by models of crystals made of pasteboard,
by young hands, giving at the same time, great
skill in mechanism In the public school in the
charge of Mrs. Hinton, we have witnessed a
great variety OF such models, made by her pu-
pills. affording to them the richest possible amuse-
ment, with the most substantial KNOWLEDGE
Something Of tho kind evidently ought to be and
most certainly will be introduced into all sch6ols
through the country.
Drawing is species of mechanism, and high
ly important tor farmers-for mechanics indis-
pensibe; as the work in many shops is done en-
tirely from drawings, no models being used
AT the Agricultural Fairs, to be held next au-
tumn, drawings of animals, plants, and nipple
ments used by farmers, will doubtless be furnish
ed in large numbers and rich varieties produced
by young hands, both in schools and families.
for that specific object. Agricultural societies
and school superintendent and trustees have
Jointly recommended the measure. 1t cannot
fail OF being popular, in the largest sense of the
word.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-04-25

lngly together towards the palace of the lat
ter.
On their way thiiher, Neptune related his his
tory to his friend. The powerful Radamas, SOW
erelgn OF Madagascar, had concluded treaty of
peace with his enemy, Rene. The wife of the
latter being woman of genius was named queen
OF the Anas, by an edict of Radamas =; and this
lady was sister of Neptune, ex-cook of the
Dido.
No sooner was she seated on the throne than
she released her brother from his mental stiua-
ton, and gave him absolute authority over the
small province Simpai
Neptune's first act was an endeavor to mani
fest his gratitude after the strange fashion of his
people, TO his protector Bergaz and we may
fancy how cordial was the reception, how warm
and atfectionate the welcome, bestowed on the
living benefactor, whose wooden semblance he
and his people worshiped as god. The CRATE
full negro loaded him with presents, and sent
his most skilful workman to assist in repair
ing the ship. Probably, to this day, the god
Bergaz may still be worshiped in Simpai and
the HscuIapean cock may still excite the won
der, and fill the note book-books of travelling
philosophers
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-04-25

Result Of Fashionable Dissipation n.
Yorker mentions the lamentable denouement of
young lady in high life daughter of a clergy
men, who was recently married to a gentleman
of fortune, and went to Paris with her husband
where she plunged into gaieties of that splendid
city, till her husband became alarmed, and sent
to her father, but il was to late. the father and
husband returned TO New York sadder and wis
err men, the former to ponder over the truth that
virtue is more priced than wealth OF fashion, and
the latter convinced that beautiful woman is not
always beautiful wife, and that gaiety and lew
els 90 bat little way to make a home happy
The husband had taken counsel, and the courts
will, do justice. In the meantime the fallen beau
~ remains in Paris protected by her charms, and
apparently elated by the sensation she had made
IN that gay and voluptuous city.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-04-25

DEACON MARLoW.-Deacon NARROW was a
very sober fellow, and heard him say the 9TH
er night, that he never laughed in church but
three times times in his lie, and then, said he,
i would defy Turk to keep straight face >
was preaching one Sunday evening when
noticed a one-eyed little chap away back in the
corner, take pin out of his coat, and piece of
thread out of his pocket, bite the thread and then
poke it round toward the fiery whiskers of per-
son who sat in pew ahead, and then pretend to
thread his needle. This he repeated several
times.
Another time noticed young man, with
his head lying back and his mouth wide open g.,
snoozlng 1t off as comfortable as might be expect-
ed, when all urchin in the gallery above delibcr-
ately took out of his mouth chew of tobacco.
and let it drop, but instead of its entering his
mouth as intended, it took him slap on the nose
Just as | made use of the sentence, And Tie
caused the rain to fall in torrents, and BEING abont
half awakened he slowly put his hand I'D to
his face and exclaimed, And oh, Lord, what
drops.
Thirdly, while preaching from text in the
eleventh chapter of the First Book of Kings,
made use OF the scntence-'And he had seven
hu Idred wives; when all oldish chap, who was
about half awake, exclaimed audibly enough to
be heard all over the church, J.e-r-u-yaEen, il
must cost him something for 6roomsticks if then
are all like my Betty.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-04-25

DURABILITY OF WooD WHEN IMMERSED IN
WHARF.-THE piles under the London Bridge
have been driven 800 years, and on examining
them in 1916, they were found to I've bu, little
decayed. They are principally elm. Old Sa-
voy Place, in the City of London, was built ESQ
years ago, and the wooden piles, consisting of
oak, elm, beech and chestnut, were found upon
recent examination, to be perfectly sound. OF
the durability of timber in wet state, the piles
of the bridge built by the Emperor TraJan, over
the Danube afford q striking example One of
these piles was taken up and found 10 be petrf-
ed to the depth of three-quarters of an inch bat
the rest of the wood was not different from its
former state, though it had been driven 1900
years.