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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

( KossUrH's PoLIcY.-The New York Times
and the Herald both contain the following para
graph, apparently giving authoritative explana-
ton Of the nature of the "interyentionn which
Kossuth expects Of The U. S. Government:
| Kossuth simply asks that England and America
shall unite in affirming the policy that "every ma
ton shall have the right to make and alter its po-
| tlcal institutions 10 suit IFS own condition and
convenience" and that the Two nations (Engand
and America) shall not only resneci but cause 10
be respected this doctrine, as 10 prevent Russia
from again marching her armies into hungary
IL Is true that the actual power of our country must
stand behind It's diplomacy in this as in other af-
fairs; but by assuming this position, he holds that
there would be no dangerofour being involved IN war
Lei 1t be once understood that England and Amer
lea agree IN maintaining this doctrine, aud Russia
would certainly respect it,. There is a wide diff
ference between resoIute attitude, powerful e.
nough 10 prevent interference, and the going to
war TO repulse an Intervention already commenc.
ed. Gov. Kissuth has not intended TO suggest that
America should copy The example of France du-
ring OF revolution, according TO the letter, but &C.
cording to the spirit. The circumstances are wide
Iy different, and all that can be hoped is that a
great and free country like this should act in be-
halt of freedpn according 10 the time and the cir
cumsiances in which it is placed.
The speech of Kossuth at his grand reception at
New York, commences in the following beautiful
and truly eloquent manner
am yet half sick, gentlemen; tossed and twist
ed about by lIrInighls gaze on the Atanlic's
restless waves; my giddy brains are still turning
mund as in whirlpool, and this gigantic CONT
nenl seems yet TO lremble beneath my wavering
steps Lei me, before go TO work, have some
hours Of rest upon the soil of freedom, your happy
home. Freedom and Home what heavenly mu-
sic in those two words! Alas, have no home,
and the freedom Of ny people is down trodaen.-
Young Giant of free America. do not tell me that
thy shores are an asylum TO the oppressed, and a
home TO The homeless exile. An asylum it is, but
all the blessings Of your glorious country, can they
drown into obivion the longing Of the heart, and
the fond desire, for our native land? My beloved
native land thy very sufferings make thee but
dearer 10 my heart thy bleeding image dwells
with me when wake, as il rests with me IN the
short moments of my restless sleep. II has accom-
panied me over the waves. II will accompany me
when J go back 10 6gh, over again the battle OF
thy freedom more have no idea but the |
have ne feeling bu! thee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

0y- The New York JIurnal Of Commerce in an
article on "Popalar D,usions," in which the so
called spiritual rappiogs" are shown up, has
distinct alluson to Judge Edwards, OF the Supreme
Court of New York, who, in several articles re-
Gently published in the Tribune has figured as one
Of those who avail themselves Of these Spiritual
manifestations" The Journal says
"Ihe personal friends Of learned Judge a. Ct
that he represents himself 10 be in daily commr nj
cation with the spirit Of deceased connection, and
claims that the sympathy between them is 80 con-
slant and uniform that in the iniey ais of ccmmu-
ucsiion he is in the habit of making memoranda In
respect Ia topics to be introduced, which, placed
nexl his heart, command response at tie succeed
ing interview without further action on his part
The same person asserts urler. thai he seeks guild
ance in the xafcSe OF his judicial functions from
the advice of departed spirits.
Reputable members of the medical profession
are accused Of practices adherence to the same err
ror, and il is alleged of that he has proessed
to CONSULT the dead in regard to prescriptions for
the living. Lei either Of the Individuals alluded
to publicly announce that they governed or in
huenaed in professional practice by intercourse with
the dead, and in'iead of sustaining them in posi-
tons Of responsibility, public sentiment would just
ly consig, ljau to he Lulstic Asylum. IL they
are no, already condemned, il is becanse the pub
lie is reluctant 10 entertain charges that imply men
rsI weakness ar perye,slon on the part Of those
whom il has hunored with lis confidence and
,ruai ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

Sugar from Esdi0.l Coma patent WA grant,
ed in 1850 Tor making sugar cut cf corn meal /,
which is WORTHY Of notice. Twenty five bu.hels
Of corn. mes, are mixed with $50 gallons Of walsr
at a emr eraiure Of us deg. and to Ibis is added
25 lbs. OF vitroI, TO which after stirring well, so
more gallons OF water are added, and The whole
run into boiler, "a lraden one we presume, When
the contents are boiled by high pressure sIeam.-.
The boiling is continued until, by he nIl Of a
little iodine, with portion Of The mixture in a
saucer it docs not Turn blue, wA.Hh shows the op:.
era.iuG TO be complete Chalk is then added to
nenlralize any Of The free sah'huJlc, when the
whole liquor above The sediment al The holiom' ia
run OF AID conc nlraed 10 chryslalize. This is
ene Of the wonders OF chemistry sugar is now
made Of corn. by billing il aune with most yru
lent acid Scientific finer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

e. Tie Virginia Delegation ia d'strlbu!ed :
mong The standing commuters Of tIc House Of Hep
resenratives as fJIiows: ConDitiee of Elections;
John S Csskie; on the Post Office: PaI'us Pow
ell for the D;i,Gc, of Columbia {: Taos. n. Aye-
reii on the judiciary: Richard X. Meade; 90
Revolutionary Claims: James +. STROLLER; on
Public Expenditures: John Letcber; on Private
Land Claims Geo w. Thompson on Manufse-
lures James NJ. II. Brale-Charman on Agri-
culture Fave;te McMnllcn !; on Naval Affairs
Thos S B,cncL on Foreign Atf,irs Thomas ii.
Bsyly--Ch'mn on the Territories: A. r. ilolla-
day on Revolutionary Pensions: John $. NillsoR
-Ch'mn on Roads and Canals Chas. ]. FaulE-
ner on Public Buildings Henry A. Edmundson ;
on Mileage John i.etcher;ou Expenditures 10 the
Navy Department, Faysue McAIusn-Chal1-
Imam.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

~ A great contest will doubtless come OF du.
BIZ the session of the next Legislature on the sub
I. Of the extension the Central Raj road TO the
bio. The Virginia and Tennessee Railroad and
James River and Kama wha Canal interests,
"a all the opponents Of internal Improvements and
kation will be arrayed against US, and We feel
Inv spprshsnsive Of the result. The Virginia and
rnnessee Railroad Company claim that a connec-
ln between their improvement, at Chrislansburg
n lhs 0hio,is the shortest, cheapest and on every
count the best for the State. A comparison, how
Ter, cannot we'll be- Instituted till the reports Of
b. Shaw, Engaged in surveying the central route
yon1 Coyingion, and Of Mr.. Ruggles Of the route
tween Staunton and that place, are published.
PorrIcAL.-Start not, dear reader, under the
prshension that we are going to indte an epic, or
i ode. or even a di.ty we are not in The mood at
ssni for psrpetrating anything Of the kind, O.
five possessed "ths accomplishment diverse"
ess, indeed, some such production as the
Sighi Thoughts" or the "Vanity of Human
shes" belongs to ono or the other class. We
ply wish to say that we can boast ola corps Of
I,csl contributors Of whom any Of the monthlles
~ ss Byoud. As will be seen on the first page,
Old friend Nv. B. B." still besrs US in mind,
ough we md his verses published in leading
harry periodicals aRd we have in keeping for
week smother .acy piece hy''HANs GRILLEs-
ag8,p
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

Madame Kossuh.--The New York Tribune says
that Madame k1ssulh is more Ike Magyar
than her distinguished husband. She is rather
smaller than he in proportion but stronger frame.
She appears To be about the same age She Is
brunette, with good complexion. and fine dark lus
trnus eyes Gond sense is the prevailing idea sug-
gesled by her counenance. Mudesty and quiet
ness are also there. She is plain and unostenta-
lious in her dress. She is reserved in her IN amer
and looks like ma,ron worthy to be the wife Of
Kossulh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17
erA Washington correspondent of the Boston

@y- A Washington correspondent of the Boston
Courier says:
'Alr. Webster will not Withdraw from the cab
met, as has been affirmed. The present state OF
our foreign relations demands his presence al
Washington, and il is the desire OF the prominent
men of all parties that he should remain. Nil
Webster himself feels that. however desirable re-
lirenenl would be to him, this is not the moment
10 withdrew from he government. There Is TO b.
another talk ifuo, something more serious, with
The British government, concerning the rights Of
American vessels, aud particularly upon the re,
cent firing into the The steamer Proineiheus al M
caraoua"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

MIssIssIrpI-The Governor Of this State ten
dered to Col Jefferson Davis the Senatorship from
that State, vacated by his resignation, which he
declined. He then conferred The appointment on
Mr.. John j. McIlae, who accepted it and then
started Immediately for Washington.
The appointment Of Mr.. Harris, to succeed S'n-
ator Foo.e, seemed TO be snguary inconsistent;
Stale act Harris is secession Wing. and Hiss
lssippi is decidedly Democra tic and Union Slate
The Legislature Of Mississippi will meet in Janu-
airy, and no doubt then elect Senator The gu
nun'' men have very very large majority in the
House Of Delegates, as well ON joint ballot, but,
owing 10 the number Of former Senators who hold
over the State Rights party have majority in
The Senate, which, we presume. accounts for TIE
recent election u Hon. James Whitfield as acting
G,vernnr, and disappointment Of Mr.. Harris to the
temporary vacancy in the Senate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

Sc A letter from Mr.. Sprague L. S. Consul
at Gibraltar. under date of 9Th ut., states that
the Cuban prisoners ssnl from Havana 10 SPAN
had arrived al Cadiz few days befre. The yes
sells had been ordered 10 Porl Mahon, to perior IN
quarantine, and would Dr6csed thence II &c u'a 3,
where the prisoners will be conveyed to pa "a the
term Of their confinement IL is 10 be hoped tina I
before their arrival in Africa these misguided men
may experience the c!enency Of the Spanish gov
arnmeut
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

CA Convention of "Union Democrats" is tn
be held in Jackson, Mississippi on the first Mon
day in January next, 10 appoint Delegates to the
National Democratic Convention. fur the nomna
ton of candidates for President and Vice President
Of the United States. a Democratic Convention,
for The same purpose, had been previously called ID
meet on the 9Th Of January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

BEAUTIFUL THovGHr.-ln the eye Of charity,
the fi5os of the good are the ripples upon the
surface Of disturbed poOl-his virtues like the
tides C. the Ocean, rolling on in successive waves,
each making way FIR the other, and all propelled
by one great moving principle from on high.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

o. We learn that memorials 10 Congress are in
extensive circulation throughout The West, pray
inc for the removal Of obstacles to The free naviga-
tion Of the Westelp rivers. The whole p,pula :
ton are deeply Interested, directly or indirectly, in
the navigation Of these rivers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17
NJ The work IN the Washington Na,io

~ The work on the Washington National
Monument has been suspended FIR the season. j.
has nov attained 10 the height Of one hundred and
four feet from The surface Of the ground, and, II
il advances with the same rapidly rs il has 81 tar
done it will in few years reach its apex at an
elevation Of five hundred and seventeen feet
forming the IufIies structure in the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

Ds- In the House of representatives Of South
Carolina, on Thursday. the proposition Cor prohib-
ting the use Of The Courts Of South Carolina fhI
the collection of debts, &c, to States opposed To ;hs
rendition of fugitive slaves was rejected, ays 81 tc
NAYS 27.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

Female Conricfs.-There is single white
woman in the Virginia Peniteulafy. The Lynch
burg Express asks, Can our Northern contempt
raties, who are wont to sheer al Southern morals
say as much Not one Of them, we expect"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

I'm hreligiow C,mty.-In Erie county, New
York, al the last election. the voters were sworn
IN copy Of Watts Psalms and HYMNS copy
If Oendorf's French Grammar, WAS used in one
Mace and volume of the Election Law in anolh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

"A correspondent Of the N. Y. Journal OF
Commerce writes from Washington, 81 fear the
voice Of Henry Clay will never be heard agan on
the field of his undying fame. lie may recover
but il ia doubtful"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

CoyrRIBUrIoNs TO HuNGARr.-ln addition "a
the 1000 given by Mr.. Mead, Of Cincinnati ana
aud the $1,000 announced by Mr.. Draper, $1,000
has been sent by Mr.. Genin, the halter, and ST.
GOO from Mr. Patterson, Of n. j.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

1o- Old Whitley the well kn,wn charger of the
late Gen. Taylor was in the line Of procession To
receive Kossulh, in New York, On Saturday. The
Tribune says
ale was haruessed To light wagon, and deco
rated with roseites and rich velvet cloth edged
with silver, bearing the initials +. F.. J., those Of
the present owner The old charger Looked we'll
and seemed nearly, as spirited az when he bore the
hero of Buena Vista through the dangers o. The bat
tie field"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

AUGUSTA CoAL..-The discoveries Of coal in this
County turn out TO he far mnre-vanable than was
a, fist supposed. The quality Is very superior,
and The supply ineXhauslib If.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17
Pu,LApELpuIA, Dec IL, P. M

The argument in The case Of Casterer Hanlway
charged with treason, was brought to close to-
day Judge Grier, in his charge to the jury. stat
ed that in his opinion the prisoners connection viii
tie Christina outrage did not amount Ia treason
The jury retired, and returned verdict Of not
guilty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

oy-The Presidents Message entire was received
in ST Louis, Missouri, by the telegraph on the e.
venng of the day in which it was delivered to
Congress, and published in the papers of the fol
lowing day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

CO The Southern ri. MIS- Pstiy 10 Alabama have
called State C""venInn 10 meet ia Montgomery
on The Ord Monday Of January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

A STRANGE CoIScIDENcE.-Nr. WehS.er, Mr.
Calhoun, Mr.. Case, Mr.. Bsnion, AMI hr. Var
Barren were all horn IN The year 1852,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

oh is said that during The last twenty years
The Ion Aobui Lawrence, and his brother Amos
have given away over million vi DOLLARS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

GS- Mr. RoB'r j. WALLER is now in England
for the lhrbe purpose apparently of promoting tree
trade, bringing about an alliance between Great
Britain and the United States for the spread Of
Democracy, and the negotiation Of loan. He fg
ures extensively at dinners and other public occa-
sions, and the impression he makes is so favorable
that he has already been nominaten there several
times for the Presidency. He stops his ears and
closes his eyes So that he may know nothing about
the English squadrons sent to our coast 10 keep us
from doing any harm to any body, but uses his
tongue most gliby in extravagant laudatons of the
policy and glory Of Britain. While he advocates
the Union Of England and the United States to
carry out the views of kossuth, he never seems to
think once about O'BaIEN and MEAaHER, whom
England has sent into worse exile Than Kossuth
suffers, and whose cause in the estimation Of theil
countrymen at least, is just as much The cause OIL
liberty as his. Wonderful age this An alliance
between England and America for the spread Of
| Democracy! Next we shall be called upon TO
form league with The Sultan for the propagation
Of religion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

KossrrH AND THE WAsHIyGToN PREss.-Th,
"Inleipencer" has an editorial article Of col
umns relative to Kossulh, aud concluding IN tho
exclamation, beware of the TEMPER" The Ur-
ion continues quiet The Republic has an arl Gle
10 prove the fascy Of ko,syh's asserlp relative
to the harmony of feeling, between England and
America, and The cessaliun Of jeaIrusies s. rivalry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

%. The Union parry 10 Mississippi have only
ton majority On joint baliot' in 'ne eSN"'0 "''''
State Rights majority
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

&C. A public meeting was held in Ciaclnnati on
Monday week at which resolutions wsfa adopted
extending an invitation 10 kossuth To- y:s,l thai
city and an address Of welcome adopted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

THE WEEKLY Posr.-This is the title
of Southern Literary Journal just started
at Raleigh, N. c., and published at the
North Carolina Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb and the Blind. 1t is edited by Mr..
COOKE, Principal of the Institution, and e.
II. WILEY, Esq, one of the most popular
authors of the day. The Post is large and
very handsome paper, and will doubtless
take front rank among the literary publ
cations of the country. Mr.. Cooke has the
credit of introducing the first steam print,
ing press in the State of North Carolina.
The subscription price is So 90. ANY
person wishing to subscribe can leave then
names at this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17
Correspondence Of the Journal Of Commerce.
W.spIyGToN De. OH

The passengers by the Empire City, lately ar
rived here, give minute and particular information
in regard 10 the treatment and fate Of Mr.. John S.
Thrasher. A letter from highly respectable reg
ident Of Havana was received. and il slated that
Mr.. Thrasher and his friends urgently request that
efforts may be made by this Government TO effect
Mr.. Tbasher's release and prevent the execution
Of sentence which they believe 10 be unjust.
MIR. Thrasher was suddenly taken from prison,
and pu! On board vessel which was specially
chartered for the purpose Of conveying him to
Spain. The reason f1r this haste was that report
had been received stating that Mr.. Sharkey, the
new Consul, was 10 arrive in few days, and it
was expected that he would come with special in
strnciions TO irierpose IN behalf Of Mr.. Thrasher.
1t was, therefore, determined TO hurry Ihrashsr
Off in order 10 avoid any negotiation with the Con-
sui. Thrasher had kept up his sp;ris very we'll
hoping release but on being conveyed 10 the fatal
vessel ha became mnch detected. snhscri ption
was made among American residents, to- furnish
him, or come one, with money for his use and re-
lief.
This Government has done all in The matter that
it could properly do. eubarra .sed, es il still IL, by
the want OF information on the subject. The Sec
rotary Of State has written two dispatches 10 the
Consul al Havana, which, il seems, had no special
effect
The Secretary has now written special despatch
TO Mr.. Baringcr.-and it will probably reach Spain
as soon as Mr.. lhrasher will in which is urged
every proper consideration in behalf Of the exIen-
sion Of clemency to Mr.. Thrasher.
| learn that Mr. Appleton. Of Portland, Maine,
will offer proposition in the House on The subject.
Commodore Stockton has already brought the sub
jet 10 the notice oSshe Senate ard therefore the
Senate has passed resolution, calling upon the
pf,, In tIa
eainsl Tbrasher. The President cannot commune
cate much information in reply, al prrsent-the
Sta'e Department having no information as 10 the
charges or the proof against 1hrasher, or as to his
Trial. A copy Of the proceedings has been asked
for, through the Spanish Minister.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

joins d. TuoMPsoS. WING, was on Friday e,
Is,lCd T. 5. seaalo; b. the Kentucky Legislature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

Public understanding 10 a paragraph in
the National Integcncer The Commissioner of The
General Land Office reports that twelve millions
of acres of the public lands will be available for
sale during the present year. The minimum price
is rs per acre and while the quantity offered
is so immense that i, is placed beyond The reach
and power of monopoly, the price is at the same
time so small that every man Of ordinary industry
has the ability to provide himself with home
stead and SO long as Government offers hundreds
of millions Of acres for sale, at the price Of about
one days labor for each acre, every man able to
till the ground will have it in hi power to become
freeholGer.
The sales of the public lands since the 30Ih of
June, 1850, and 10 the Both Of June, 1851, amount
TO ,s46,S47 acres,and the purchase money 10 S.,
370,947.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-17

| .Ne,c Kent-Summers l55, johnson l3l-Sum
mers' majority "a.
Norfolk county Majority for Democratic tick
ct 228
| .Nanscsnond- Wing majority 76.
WHEELING. &c.-By Telegraph Majority fol
Summers in Ohio county, $40; in Marshall coun
ty, 80; and in Wood county, l3-toial, 62S.-
Taylor's majority in these counties was G3S.
Petersbmg-Summers $50. Johnson 707Juhn
so:,'s majority l2l. Wallace, d., elected 10 House
Of Delegates.
alexandria County-Summers majority is 2o4
onsyivania-Summers $40, johnson 53o' =
Johnscn's majority Is.
Norfolk City-Summers $50, Johnson 1877
Summers tnsjoriIy 90.
Campbell 1905. Johnson 977-Sum-
mers' majority 1928.
Ockinghain-Summers 474, Johnson 25l6-
Johnson's majority 2042. Martz. Bare and Ste
vens elected 10 the House of Delegates, and De-
neale to the Senate.
Shsnandoah--Summers 266, Johnson 1861
JuhnSon's maprliy 1919.
Page-Summers II, Johnson S2l-JJhnson's
majority 750
Roanoks-Summers 275, Johnson 393-John-
sons majority ll8. Craig, Dem. elected to
House Of Delegates over Tayoe, Wing, by los
majority. Layne, DEM, elected 10 Senate with
ont opposition
Botetow!- and Wiley, Democrats, e.
lected 10 House of Delegates.
Bath-For Governor Summers 1876. Johnson
1856: for It. Governor Waits Isl, Leake 1872 ;
for Attorney General: Baxter Ice, Bocock 1888
for Senate Mays (W) 2O9, Paxton O.o) IFS:
for House IF Delegaesa Ramron (N) 1856, Car
penter (Lo.) 1879.
Highland For Governor-Juhnson 4 Is; Sum-
mers 1879. For Lit. Governor-Leake 39S Watts
l65. For Attorney Genera--Bocock 402 Bax-
tel l63. For STANDARDIZATION, Dem, 395 ; Mayse
Wing 155. For House Of Delegates-Hevener.
D., 9l7; Byrd, D., 2sl.
Hmrison-Summers $50, johnson sos. One
Democrat and one Wing (LloyJ Muore) elected to
House of Delegates.
Kanatrha-At the Glaze Of tho first day, Sum
mers 1885, johnson 80. One Wing and one
Summers Democrat elected to the House Of Dele
gaies-three Wing candidates out.
Prince Edwnd-- Summers 2o3, johnson 279-
Johnsons majority 76
HsIfaz- Summers S6S, Johnson 744-John-
sons majority 366.
Ciariottc-S,nmers 38l, Johnson 37l-Sum-
mers' majority 10.
Bedford-Johnson' msjorily 40-Dsmocratic
Delegates elected.