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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12
WASHINGTON. FEBRUARY 6, 1871.

| Your remarks on the subject Of forming great Union
marty are lust and true And subscribe most nearby 10
eyery word and sentiment. The result oil such par
ty have no doubt would be just such as you po'h
But let me by no means be nndeIs'a"u 10 ~
Would to God every man and tUOrtd loo IN America was
| for Union now and Tor ever. -
Rn have no doub, but that the formation ola party on
that principle and with that name, would adu 10 '"e
.enT,h Of the Dsunion party by forcing these VINO
~ mot subscribe to the curious enets OF every party III
The Union party, should the people, all the people,
and do believe the large of the people OF every eX
isting party are for the Union. ,1:o e.,,,r n.n,
T6ere 10 deep love Of this glorious Union hrmiy pan'
ed in the pub;c mind and it is as pot'c as ys 'oF
v se of men TO use this holy feeling for party purposes
rba use Of party name cannot increase H. ano inc eA
onon of tho time does not require it. UnloHuna'ey IN
This country every thing must be worked up iho Paiy
Il has onq been one of the arts Of aspanis 10
themselves popular Names powerful Names "''c. ea
we'll and in their real meaning set four'n fue lnre'
hut which have become only party nomehca'u'e,
nncples directly opposed TO the true meaning pi We
Should we form great Union party. what hgn frPs
would oficia,e at its alta What pubic man u I'al'o
ter does not proclaim himself Union la a n
nor co Even those who proclaim any such senment.d
With qualifications and with contingent PROFESSIONS o. nVe
e ,hd ITn;on Who would be the High Priest Those
who have devoted their lives to the ress'ance VI o,ue
usurpa,ion, and corruplons ana Iag.an' ,hs
o"ns,;,uon7 To measures which have endangered ms
! Union? No Sir. 49,
The aders and abetters of these measures from the
worry constitution of heir minds would De Tue e e vel
men who will jump into the popular curfe'' "o 'u'
RIOTS modest men would be disguised oucn men as NIL
.,d Fillmore. Webster and others who have done real
sarvce would be cast the shade by those flaming pat
RIOTS The people, away by the rant would hoist the
,dr into nower and renewed usurpa,lon and couup
lon would make the mere Union party 0ywoFd'
Moral all things true ties, oyinosd
se mos, heartily agree with you in your encomnn
." Fillmore and his patriotic Cabinet he President ut,
while he is true to the Souh,is equally SO to the Union lie
has shown himself the fit successor OF the amened Taylor
in true love of tho Union and true patriotism There is al
resdv nowern reaction the North The result shows
tba, there is no course like the right one Party aspery
his noble position" TSs 1 mns ss' IN e
annrobaion The principles of his Message and the conduc
Of his administration presents platform siFog
,ona enough for all but the cunning aspan TO stand on.
HALF CEYrs-We notice by the report Of the treasG
rer of the Philadelphia mint that over two thousand MAJ
cents were coined during the month OF January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

VOLCANO OF THE SALT L.KE.-A correspondent of the
Iuhalo Conn erclal Advertiser gives The following Ges
Option of volcano in the vicinity fhe great Salt Lake
''lhis vocanos in plain of mud, and on the borders
f the Lake is composed Of mud and covers several
scres. Steam and escaping from some halt dozen
perures The mud is raised up into comes, the highest
lot five feet from the general surface They are ermna
led by tubes, hardened and lined with crystals Of sui
pher and other substances One of the throws steam
and or fifteen feet into the air escapes rapid
lv and with sound resembling the escape OF steam from
The pipe Of engine and elects hot and cold wa
Tier short intervals One caudron four feet across
ibos up until it overnnws then sinks several feet and
gain overlows. Nothing is seen but mass OF toam The
wafer is strongly impregna'rd with sal ammonia.
"There are other candrons from III 10 ~ feet IN diam
eter filled 10 within or feet with boiling mud, which
is occasionally thrown out in every direction. About a
mile further off another collection of mud cones and on
the opposite side island Of volcanic rocks rises To the
height of fifty feet at the foot of is salt in Sheets strong
~ mpregnated with sal ammonia; thai from the Lake
pure and is used by the Calornans. In the vicinity
The volcano we saw several lodges covered with pumice
and we met with it in various other places the plans
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

SUDDEN DEATH-A gloom was cast over oul
town on Friday last by the sudden and unexpe cted
death of CHEsLEv KINNEY, Esq, one Of our esteem
cd lellow-citizens. While engaged in conversation
with friend, in the store of Mr.. WM. G. STERRET
"the spoiler came" and in few moments the AMI
mated man was lifeless corpse. The deceased was
a gentleman OF many good qualities. Kind-heared,
amiable and unobrusivs, he shared largely the es-
TEEN aud goodwill Of all who knew him, as was les-
IiGed by the large procession of mourning friends
who followed him to the grave. Mr.. KINNEY was
buried on Sunday morning last, with NJ illtary and
Masonic donors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

Mr. Boris LETrER.-A number of Wings ofhe Rlclr-
mond District having address note to the Hon. JOHN NJ
Boris inaurng whether he willing TO be considered
their candidate for Congress, subject 10 the nomination ofa
District Convention he replied in long and Interesting
letter lie declines becoming candidate at present. and
refers the whole matter to Convention. "lhe held
now he says, sis not only unoccuped, but oFen TO all
without dispaagemen any, and have no wish to place
myslfin the way through any agency OF my own, pre-
vent ostruct or reard the fullest and eest expression
preference on the part OF the entire Wing Party Of the Dis
lrct"
On the subject of the Compromise. his views highly
patriotic We would be glad publish the whole of the
letter relating but only give the following extract
For myself free TO declare. and think 1t proper to
say so here that will for any conservative Unon
i,ine Democrat, who in favor of the Compromise IN
preference to any Wing who opposed to It. say this
because believe that if their counses had prevailed, and
Congress had dourned without adopting these measures vi
oeace collision would have enSued between the Federal
troops and the troops Of Texas and that this country would
now have been wrapped the flames of cival war be-
eye most Of them knew this and yet preferred to the
Compromise not fur their present acqulescence IN
The Compromise Thankful for small avors they are oh
lioed 10 acquiesce But would they acquesce If they had
the power TO resist? Look South Carolina at this mo-
men and from her position Judge If they would What
wod they do if similar opportunity were afrded again
is the question? wlnot put torch in the hands of men
who will misuse it, The time may again, and no
min knows how soon when they would be ready as be-
,e 10 apply our temple of liberty and in its a
destroy the last resting place of ireedum for man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

THE CHE,P PosTAes BtLL.-"Ion," tho Washington
coresnondent of the Baltimore Sun, thus specuates as
10 the passage of the Cheap Postage Bill in the Senate
Tbe House bill for the reduction Of the rates OF postage
has been made the special order for next Monday In the
Senate though not without some opposition. This is nc
;dca,on that the Senate will give their serious attention
TO the subject am of the opinion that no satisfactory
bill can be passed at this session Disagreemen's as
nrovisons Of an essential character between the two
Houses are probable and will defeat final action al 'h's
session."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

BARNABAs BArEs, Esq, for himself and associates
has presented memorial TO Congress, proposing 10
make contract TO carry all the mails on the present
nost-routcs, in every part of the United States de
proposes to carry letters prepaid at uniform rate oil
two cents for every half ounce and fraction OF an
ounce; and newspapers, magazines, Sc, prepad' al
half the rates now charged. For such ntracl,
with some other provisions specified, for the PERIOD
Of Ten wears. he offers TO pay million of dollars
in annual nstaments giving satisfactory security Tor
the ful6llment of the conditions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

q The Southern Literary Messenger for Febru-
ary has been received and the contents are, usual
varied and rich. 1t is common TO see this publica-
ton commended to the support Of Southern people
because il 10 issued from Southern city, SC. We
dislike appeals of this kind generally, and especially
in this case because they seem to admit that the Mes
sengsr does no, otherwise merit liberal patronage
On the contrary, we think it equal if not SUPERIOR ir
ability and general interest TO any similar publica
lion in the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

The CONFERENCE.-The Committee on the Bill OF
Rnhts reported on the Sd and propose the following amend
men To strike out oPthe 9Th article the words ihat the
legislative and executive power of the State should be sep
sae and distinct from the judiciary and that the members
Of the first - and to insert in lieu thereof The words follow
inc - That the legislative, executive and judicial powers
of the State be separate and distinct and that the members
thereof" &c. They also propose to alter the 18th article 50
that it shall read "hat all elections ought to DO
drawing no distinction between the election OF representa-
tves in the General Assembly and other representatives.
report was made by the Basis Committee on THURSDAY
last They were equally dvlded-twelve tor the basis OF
ou,lied voters, and twelve for mixed basis. On this
point comes the tug Of war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

THE WEEKLY DIspATcH.-We insert with pleas
ure, the advertisement Of this paper anu re'o''"'"
it to the public as one of the most interesting 'heeS
with which we are acquainted, although we must say
that in some of its views relating to Southern Pocy
we do not concur. In this connexion, we would
also make our acknowledgements to the Da,ty us
patch for our synopsis of the proceedings in Con-
gress, the Legislature, and the Convention, for when
we are generally indebted to it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12
G. ON u Es D. s s.

MoNpAY FEB Both Houses, Of Congress assembled
at o'clock in pursuance of their respective orders OF oal
urday to attend the funeral of The Hon. DAVID D Kaufman,
late Representative from Texas. The ceremonies TOOK
place in the Hail af Representatives. Besides Members OF
Conuress amongst the eminent persons present. were the
President of the u States and his Cabinet the Judges OF
lhs Supreme Court, the Cummander-in-chsf OF The Ar
nv, and many members of the Diplomatic Corps
TuEspAY-In The Senate latter the recepllono petuons
and repors, Mr. Hunters bill presenting rules lo aPPa'
sing the value of imported merchandise and provldng TOT
the appointment Of Board of Appraisers, was taken up
discussed at large and passed. The California private
Land Claim Bill was then taken up, debated and amended
bu, before being disposed of, the Senate adjourned.
In the House. the California and New York Branch
Mint Bill was superseded by substitute mnved ny WI.
Bayy making penal to counterfeit or emOrzze Tue oas
or ngn,s of god authorized by the law OF the last
Before the bill was disposed Of the House auoutneu'
WepNEsDAY-ln the SeaGte. after the usual morning
business the California Land Bill was takenup and order
ed TO he engrcssed for third reading The JOINT resolution
making land warrants assgnabe was debated, but no ac
ton taken thereon The Senate wePt INTO lSecuVe SEES
s,.n aud when the dO0IS were opened. ADJOURNED.
In the House the bill establishing Branch MINIS IN New
York and San Francisco was laid the table, yeas lOi
nsys o. Territorial business was then considered, out
no definite action taken. -
TuURsp,Y-In The Senate the bill from the House re-
ducnu the rates of postage made The special order Tor
Monday the l0h--A bill relating 10 the public lands IN
Missouri was taken up Mr. Clay spoke IN opposition to It,
and Mr. Benton il favor oft The question being take"
on engrossing the bill, il was rejected. 80,
In the House several bills reatingsio Oregon and MIN
nesota were passed in Committee ofthe hole--h Dill
for paving Dr. Burnside $4,000 messenger from O,ah
orayinr Tor lis admission Territory OF the United
States was then reported by the Clerk 1t appearing tina
about IS 500 had already been paid TO Mr. bab0 or MS
attendance last session. and for bringing on constitution
which the House did moi recognise the committee refused
TO recommend The bill to the House.
FRIpAY-In the Senate Mr. Winthrop resen'ed Inc Gre
denlias of Mr. Ranlou the Senator elect in place OF MI
Webster from Massachusetts. Mr. Clay raised question
of privilege assuming that there was no evidence OF MI
Rantoul's acceptance Mr.. Winthrop was entitled to hold
until that fact was established long debate ensued, and
the subject was not disposed OF when the Senate adjourned
The House was engaged in consideration OF the Senate
BILL establishing board of accounts fur the adjustment
claims against tho Government.
S,rrRpAy.-In the Senaie the resolution in relation tt
the tenure Of Senators, was laid on the table.
Ia the House, the Senate bill for establishing board o
accounts was further considered IA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

UERREorrPING.-We have now in our town
two good operators in this beautiful art, to whose
advertisements we would invite attention. An ex-
cellsns opportunity is afforded persons who wish to
secure a correct portrait oil themselves and families,
executed in The best style and at moderate prices
Heads of families in the country would do well to
embrace this favorable opportunity of transmitting q
likeness of themselves TO their children. visit to
the galleries will not be regretted at any rate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

e. We are indebted 10 the Hon. Messrs. HAY
MoNp and BEALE, of the U. S. House of Representa-
lives, VIM KINNEY, Esq, of the Virginia Senate
and john LErcHER, Esq, Of the Convention, for pa
pers and documents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

ONO LEersLATuaE.-Th Joint Session Of the two
Houses for the purpose OF eecng IT, s. Senator mas
terminated, without being able to elect Senator-'he
Giddings party holding the balance ofpower.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

s. Tho New York Legislature have not yet e.
lec,od = Senator TO succeed Mr. DICKINSON. The
Hon. HAMrLros FISH is the Wing candidate but he
is not supported by all the wing members on account
of his views on the slavery question, "hch are un-
derstood to coincide with those Of Gov HUNT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

Is. The Hon. JAMES Mcdowell Is announced
IN ths Democratic papers OF the District as canu''
date for reelection to the House of Representatives
Tbsrs appearing to be no chance for Wing 10 ge'
in. We hops to see his course on the Compromise
r,l,, endorsed by his constituents at the polls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

ADVICE OF PRESIDENT MApIsoN.-A'rhe following
said tn be among The last which were commit
ted to paper by this lusous statesman and pure palrl
oil. They worthy of all acceptation:
4cice 10 my Coomry-As this advice 1t 1t ever see
the light, will not do so till am more, It may be con-
sdered issuing from the tomb where truth aIone ga"
be respected and the happiness of man alone
II will he entitled therefore, TO whatever weight can De
derived from good intentions and from The experience Of
one who has served his Country in various
period of forty years. who espoased IN MS youth and
adheared through his e TO the cause VI "ey a"" VINO
has borne part 10 most of the great TRANSACTIONS "hcn
will constitute epochs OF its destiny
The advice nearest my hear, and deepest in my
vc,;ons ia thai the UNION STATES be cherished
and pqrpptuard Let the open enemy to be regarded
as Pandora with her box opened aud the DISCUS one
as the serpent creeping with his deadly @es into Para
disc"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

The TrSNEL.-Much anxiety has been felt in
reference 10 the prosecution of this great work, and
indeed some fears les! it should have to be abandon
ed, on account of peculiar, hard rock which was
encountered on the Eastern side of the mountain,
and which it was almost impossible to pick or blast.
We are glad that the wOrkmen havenow got throughit'
and M further difficulty is anticpated from that cause
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

TuEFr-About two hundred pounds of beef were
stolen from the kitchen ofMrs. ELIZA TAPp on Sat-
urday night last. "QUamdiH" o City Fathers, "a
Butsre nostra patiextia 2" Do these nightly depre-
cations upon other peoples property "n''I ts oue-
rssn II is high time these rogues were Enabled"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12

HALF CENTs-We notice by the report OF The treasV
var of the philadelpba mint that over thousand ha
cents were coined during the month of January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-12
Like our sires before US
Let nc swell the chorus,
Till the Heavens DER as
Shall resound the loud huzza

Capt KENToN HARPER Col. JOHN B. BALDwr!
and JAMES PorNrs, Esq, are the Marshals of tn
day. Next week we will publish the programme O
the procession and other ceremonies.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-26
rrefiGi Nri,rCs.


Ia ticr.-gtipners 3 ~ shiD " HENRY CLAY for
IIyeryoei sIs requested 70 clear tler l"ls az ths
Custom House inmed ately. and send ~ then pAs ~
l.cAg fo, signature to the Office Of
AIS a SPOFFORD. TiLEsION Co, No IS Soatn-st'
~ ladies Tair-The FAIR fIr The benefit Of the
CHURCH or THB HOLY APOSTLES, WI be con-
~ he Of f3H ~ aud Boad way dutpS me
day and ~ An sXfcbsve as,ftulsnt u thGes''
aud othor rif- sptaol@ Tor i..i AZ
tressus stu emaiu or eIhbi,i0n aud for sale Nucoo
Commences at 81 O'Clock, p NJ. dI6I'
re Chinese Toys.-Ttry cases lgst received II
he errrgs and attractive Toys. ~ TUrfLES Emp
nan No $40 'iroad~a Great preparations are MAKING
10 supply the public with fancy articles toys SC DUNG
The HOLIDAY Gods seat to all parts OF the cry pr
s,buhs AZ any time desired. without change dc IA
10 second New-York Building Association
There having been 900 shares taken m the Ne"-fork
BudDg Association. prospectus OF 3Doher on the ZANE
man has been Issued. ald ready. Entrance lee, %
ssnts monthly dues - so Subscription books are open
Al The Office Of BUXTON Jr.. Secretary 81 the Ne -
York Building Association No. "a North Wuan ST, ana
=, H.sus WAKEMAN 4 LArING5, ~ 80 Fulton 81
62j ~
~ The American Artists Association DIS
tribution will take pace On THURSDAY Eve NINtf,
Ian i5 Subscriptions VIII be received at the GALLERY NO
s Rtoaway the expenses If the Institution ar. borne
hY the Artists themselves they enabled To dsfnhue
Iaser number of prizes N proportion = the amour 81
psnsy subscIbsc than ne dane bf any similar Assoc
ai,on d24 3tMWkF
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Sales on Auchon.

A GERYiE Asctl1-ssE
DY BANGS. BkOl HEX b LD.--
~ Trace Sale Rooms No. b ParG RoS
FRIDAY EVENING, Dee. o. a. - ocl,cA .,..
ELEGANT Books AND FANCY ARTicLns,-A 'siy h hai
sivs COLLECTION OF s1perhiy uStraeo ByoAs ~ ~.
rgs embracing Annals fst 1853 and nany eleStn'
belhshsd standard WORKS illustrated Jgrse, We
lures and avaety % thew Disoe9ne "a - 49, "a cy
Also ysry large and choice cJilecuon - I.ou -
Artcl-. cnns.sIng Vsrlstv r. P4lisl -, ,,1.rb
Bone statues and Figures BIS y "a - No.,
wTt,,g Ds,ke Wors BcIss. Travelling C@se'' ba0A
"'A PHI S'G17TTEDsy EVENING. De- q. stei COOS
war E1TEE-IYE COLI TOY o. ,Sss1, ,or
- s 800 .-,irsss pspieT Nsche Goods ~ &c
% ps',,,e1isy. An Cata que On mogniHz u sale
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NATRIMONIAL.-A Lady under .

NU 4'INI01
WI wears Of age whose early secnslOn and suoseq NJ
from socie have hitherto prevented an gree
bic Matrimonial alliance desIious OF uniting herself %
marriage WI a gent eman whose temperament IS congo
MAI Nth her and whose means VIII afford fe neci
bic though estepta'oDs support Heredncaton nas hot
beer neg ectsd her sussian mild and aecona'e, anc
personal appearance considered Drepossessng 10 4V"
the consequence Of Imper ent be II nndersI
ihat the possibility Of Introduction VIII be precn aeo
urt the most aisactOry assurance Of personal
ard honesty Of puTyoe hc clearly presented AHar'7s
ALETHEA. post paid, CITY Pcst-Ohces Ne"-hTh
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RJst

GsO REWARD Lost, this Inornng
T,UB IN tie EoysTy, between TIE Si-sz-ss nsns
IA x,,th AMERICAN Hsisl fss 5re srsfred eaA
~ ~ he i,iyens Bark Of this ely Tas hedss VT 70
GIVE lis stove reward hy ssss tie sane a. JIG 49,
Bank, No. g. BS~ery ~
T,OUND-A small sum Of Money, IN an
ounibrs. Apply TO c. " HAWKINS. No IS, Bred
way.
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AmnsemfniS.

1 Asst GRAND CONCERT The pub
~ lie are respectfully informed that CATHERINE
HAYES will give her LAST GRAND CONCERT IN New
York previous to her departure her southern onf st
the METROPOLITAN llate Triplerl HALL, on sArCR-
DAY, Dec. n, 1851
PRoGRayNE-PARr l.
Overwhelmingly Ross n
Duet" Marmar -..------- Rossni
Mr. Augustus Braham and Herr Menss
scena-" Qui Ia voce" Il Puriiani) eni
Miss CATHERINE HAYES.
ARA Bufa-" mci rempolli - (Cenerentolal- Rossm
Herr Nengis.
BafcarOe-" Or che in oieo, Marino Faero DOnezetti
DIT Augustus Braham-
Annie Laurie for the first nme "A Scotch Ballad
Mi. CATHERINE HAYES
Concert O'c iure--------
ARA Bua" Pc Ia cosa. DoniLett'
Herr Mengis
The Happy BIZ ding" (the words oy c. D Stuart
with flute accom- animent for Mr.. Wallace
Miss CATHERINE HAYES
on "a the Sullv Night An lrish Ballad
Mr. Augustus Braham.
The Last Rose Of Summer -.-------.--An Irsh Melody
Mss CATHERINE HAYES.
Aria" vena la mia delta Lucreza Borgial Donizei'i
Hen Menss
Kathleen Mavourneen Irish Ballad
Miss CATHERINE HAYES.
Conductors BIr. Lavenu Mr. Geo Loder
hrstrate Orchestra, composed Of the first talent
New York has been engaged for this occasion.
The Grand Piano Forte employed Will be from the NUS
al establishment Of Vim Hall Sons.
Price of Tickets 50 and 81 They mas be obtained at
S. C. Joles Music Store, No 500 Broadway. at Hall
Sons Music Store No 237 Broadway and at the various
Doors omen at 6-Concsrt commences o'clock. dos 2t
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-26

THE ISTHMUS of PANAMA-DE-
u WITT & DAVENPORT, Tribune Buildings. will
publish Oh FRIDAY. Dec. &c, -
THE IsTHMUs OF PANAMA, AND WHAT SAW
THERE.
By {. ID GrswOd M D. (recent Of the Surgeons OF
the r. X Coz Containing account OF the first Span
sh Settlements the of the Buccaneers, with
descriptions IT the Present Condition Of the Country
and it's Inhabitants. Natural History. Productions, sc
Also Descripve Maps shown tue different routes across
The Jsthmus, with principal Rivers. Towns. Sc. em-
bIncing much valuable information for travellers to
California Price, in CLOTH IS cents Paper. 80 cents
dps