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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-22

MERRY ATTRACTIVE sTyLEs.-Tbs undersigned ns,
received extensive variety in gentenseaf wem 81
sylss) AMI vestings toRet WIN G
French cloths, intending NC
imported, which they respectfully invite The s''enu
cLAeETT, NEWTON, MAY, CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

KossUrRlANA.-We learn from the N Y. pa
psrs Of Friday thai Kossuib continued to receive
Populations during the preceding day. Among
them was one from Cincinnati, & in reply ,kossu,h
expressed his determination to visit that City al
day to be hereafter named.
In the evening, Kossuth delivered his promised
lecture at Plymouth Church, in Brooklyn, which
was filled to repe,ion. The tickets were sold at
auction, and the receipts, it is estimated reached
$4,000. Kossuth occupied about one hour in the
delivery Of his lecture. 1t was devoted to religi-
GUS liberty and the freedom of Hungary, and listen
ed to throughout with brea,hless attention.
At the conclusion of the lecture, Rev. II. w.
Beecher presented to Kossu,h marked ball which
was found on Bunker fIiiI and grape shot, such
as was used by Gen. Jackson at New OrleaEs.-
These relics were formerly possessed by MIR. JET
ferson. and were presented by Mr.. Everett to Gen.
jackson who bequealhed them to N. 2. Trist, Esq.
Bowen & McNamee purchased them for SlO0O,
which, together with the relics, was presented to
Kossulh. He received them saying they were
just The kind Of things he would like TO possess.
The Herald Of Friday says, From Kossu,h's
statement on Thursday, the programme appears to
he as follows AFTER giving tomorrow evening TO
the lawyers in T'ripler Hall, and Saturday after
noon to the ladies, he leaves on Monday for Phi
ladelphia, whence he proceeds to Baltimore. and
thence TO Washington !; and after getting what prac-
,ical aid he can from Congress and The government
he will then visit Cincinnati.
The Washington papers state that VIM. Hunter,
Esq. Chief Clerk in the Department State, was
dispatched to New York on Teesdsy, bearing TO
Kossuih the Resolution of Congress.
In the Senate on Tuesday the Resolution Of
Mr.. Shields. of Illinois, was amsnded and PASSED
by Vote of 80 to Is. The nays were, Messrs
Bayard, Borland, Butler. Clemens, Dawson, Hun
Ter, Jones Of Tenn, King, Mason, Merton. Pratt,
Sebastian. Spruance, Underwood and Upham.
The Washington Southern Press, speaking Of
the adoption OF The above resolution, says:
Such a proceeding is an invitation 10 Kossuih
to make an exposition of his views on that floor
which no donbl he will do.
Mr. Mason admitted that if he had been present
he would have voted for The welcome TO Kossnth.
but did not desire TO 20 beyond this. lest 1t nigh!
be endorsing disposition 10 relax tine policy OF
non-nervenlion, as laid down by the fathers Of
the republic.
The Washington correspondent If the Philadel'
phia North .anericans says thata Committee OF each
House will receive and introduce koseu,h, and il
he desires to make an address, no opposition will
be offered A dinner will be given him-lhe ex-
rense 10 he betrayed cut Of the tickets disposed Of
The following members of The House voted a
painst the Kossuth resolution on Monday:
Nessrs Abercron5ie. Everett, Bragg, Brown Of
Miss, Caldwell, Harris of Tenn, Hohaday, John
son of Geo., Jones of Tenn, Martin, Mcrehead,
Savage, Scury. Stephens Of Geo, Williams and
Woodward.-l6
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Total, 1921 1918 1876 1885 1887 l4sllslllS27

IMPORTANT FROM FRArcE.-The steamer Eu-
rnpa has arrived with most important intelligence
The long expected crisis in France had arrived,
and the President, by bold stroke of policy. had
assumed the entire contro Of the affairs Of the gov
eminent. On the morning of The 2nd inst The
Presidents proclamation was found pus'ed through
out the city, IN which he ordered the inme date
dispersion of the Assembly, &C. new Ministry
was formed, and proclamation issued restoring IT,
Universal suffrage and protesting new system Of
Government, with the instant election by the peo-
pie and army of President 10 hold office for ten
years, supported by council of Stale and two
houses Of Legislature. TIE election is 10 take place
during this month.
Three hundred members Of The Assembly it was
sad, had given in their adhesion To the President
:, seclion Of The Assembly however continued 10
moe, and decreed the deposition Of the President
and his Impeachment, for high treason. They were
Some foh,;ug had occurred in Paris and many
nersons killed Contradictory Iepor's were aiioa'
n , reerence 10 The tate OF feeling among the loops
in various parts of the COUNTY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

DEATH OF Mn. PoI>sgrr-News reached here
Yesterday of the dealh II Ion. joel r. Ponsetl, al
S,a,esbnrg. on Friday last. He was in The 73ri
year If his age. Mr.. Poinselt had been very fee
ole for some years, fran the gradual creeping on
Of that decay ot the lungs which was finally The
cause ofhs death
Few of tho public men Of this country exhibit
life So cherkered with shifting scenes, stirring al
ventures and varied propositions as Mr. Polnsett
In eary III. he passed some years in traversing
many countries Of Europe, and finally penetrated
far into The interior of Asia, al lime when snch
an adventure was much more perllons and roman
tic than il is now. Subsequently he took leading
part in settling the diplomatic relations Of The Uni
ted States which the new republics of South Amer
lea and with Mexico.
On the election VI Mr.. Van Buren, to The Presi
dencv, he was appointed Secretary of War. in
which office. he continued until the close Of lha
Administration. He was principally distinguished
f"r introducing the Flying Artillery int" the Army
and for devising scheme for emhodlng and train
ing the Militia, which in military point Of view
we always regarded as very sagac"ns measure
but which not only was moi adopted. but was made
one of the most fruitful sources ii iuvecilve agains
the Administrations and with 81 ranch Effect tha
Mr.. Van Buren, in his fright took the first cnnven
lent opportunity of disownng and denouncIng II.
Since that time he has lived in retirement. th"ugr
occasionally taking part, through The press IN me
discussion OF leading public qursIlons- Char' .Hs'
Dec l6.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

VoTE OF VIRGINIA.-It is impossible as
vet to give an accurate statement ofthe vote
of the State in the late election. The news
papers differ largely as to JoHNsoN's MAORI
ty. The Richmond Republican, makes it g..
515-the following six counties to De heard
from, viz Wyoming, Boone, Logan, Dodd-
ridge, Writ, Prince William and Westmole-
land, which gave CAss majority OF 1872
We have KEEP. up our list aud added it up
with great care several times, making JOHN
SONS majority but little upwards of 5000
When the official returns are published we
will Law them before our readers.
The General Assembly Districts have not
bsen fully heard from, but sufficient returns
have come to hand TO indicate that parties
will be divided in the Legislature about as
follows: Senate, SO Democratt-17 Wings
House of Delegates 80 Democrets----02
Wing. Democratic majority on joint ballot
"A
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CoRREsrospEscE.s.s.s,..'s
SrAuNros, Va, Dec. 1lth, 1851.

w. w. CoRcoRAN, Esq.
Dear Sir The Organ, recently presented by
you TO our Western LunaIic Asy um, was received
a few days since, and now has place in lis Chap
ell. The Board of Directors. of which have the
honor 10 be one, deeply impressed with feeling of
obligation for this noble iberalily towards the lnsti
tnIIon under their charge, have devolyed upon me
The acceptable duty of rendering to you their CRATE
ful acknowledgements therefor
We are well aware, that this is but one of your
numberless beneactlons tn suffering humanity but
we see ir it 4 peculiarly refined sense, which calls
for especial notice. In making this donation for
the use Of those most sorely of all Gods
afflicted, who have been tempest tossed by their
passions, and who have, in some Sort found a ha
ven with us, you Were, doubtless, moved by
knowledge of the power of music to 'diffuse ho-
ly calm" over the mosi troubled spirit. We have
reason 10 believe, Sir, that yonr charity will be
productive of this desirable effect-ihat the soft
tones this Organ viii sooihe the minds Of these
sufferers, and raise them to- ask mercy at the hand
which now 50 surely Expresses them. You will re4
member-whai we lesrn from sacred h!siGry-how
the monarch "fisrael, when ''an evil spirit from
the Lord troubled him." by the suhduing infuen-
ces of Davd's mins!refsy was refreshed, and was
wei, and The evil spirit departed from HIM" We
derive from hence hope that some such happy in
uence will flow from the sacred strains Of the in
strumenf, which you have presented ns.
As guardians, then, Sirof the unforiunafes COM
mited to our care, we cfffr you our sincerest
thanks FIR your munifceu, scnatiun bnt leave you
FIR adequate return. TO that quality Of charity,
which "blesseth him thai gives and him that
takes" Very cordially, you're,
JAMES II. SKINNER.
For the Board Of Directors Of the esiern Luna:ic
ASYLUM, Of Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

RArLRoAD LErrlNG.-Oo Thursday last TWEEN
" miles of the Central Railroad West Of Staun-
ton, were le, out to contractors. The Company
intended TO put out ,hir;y-ivc miles, to Panther
Gap, but the location not being completed, it was
thought best to postpone The letting Of the remain
ing fifteen The contractors for the new work are
as GoIlows,the sections being numbered from Siaun-
ton list and 18th + P Burnett. I'd ard Sd Bate
man s. Hepart, 4ih Newman s. Kenady, 9th and
9Th G L Lukens, 7h Collins s. Baskins, 9Th and
l7lh Geo l. SSW L Seay, 9th Orchard &M'Lear,
| lth and Goth Fl l. Gallagher, 18th NJ O'Brien,
18th G B Manly & Co., 18th and 18th r L
Walker, 10Th Steers s. Condor, 18th Brown
s. Co. The work is to be completed in 1853.
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SPECTATOR.
yEpNpsDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1861.
CHRISTMAS,


Tbs presence of another Christmas irri-
e'sti5ly suggests the cheerful faces and joy
tal hearts that greeted Us on the last. Many
y hom we could name, whose pulse beat
high for life, ana whose prospects for fclici'
y and honour were bright as any, have
gone, since our former congratr iations, to
";bst undiscovered country from whose
bourne nc traveller returns" Dirge-hke as
it may seem upon festive and irthful &C.
casion, full hearts constrain us fore aalu-
ting the living, to pay our respects to the
memories OF the worthy dead.
We tender to our friends and neighbors,
patrons and felIow-c citizens, our best wishes
for their health and happiness, the fulfil
ment of all proper hopes and the disappoint-
meut Of al unpleasant anticipations.
To feel M interest IN the happiness OF
otbsgs-to sympathise with the sorrowful
anl administer to the wants Of the suffer
INK, these constitute fund OF self-satisfac-
t,on from which ali may draw who will try
"a iuvestnent in such stocks. To wrap up
in self, and view the rest of human kind as
foreign, begets canker in the soul, which
eass up al enjoyment in the very effort tc
sacross all. As q Christmas suggestion
then. let US advise each one who wishes tc
enjoy the holydays to cultivate good feel
inzs towards others,-ieed the hungry,
'clothe the naked, visit the sick and admin
ister TO the suffering. a little fuel in cold
weather to those who have it not, adds
greatly to human comfort Try itwho may
and he will find q merrier Christmas and
happier New Year.
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DR.. KrsKLr's Mrssros-The New York co

respondent Of the National TnleIgencer saws:
Not many weeks ago took occasion to aude to
DIR. KInk.e, tie apostle of red republican liberty
for Germany. now travelling in our country On be
half Of London revolutionary Committee, IN order
10 raise the pallry sum Of 81 100000, wherewih
to Commence Gperat Ons against the re-aciions;s.
DR.. Klnkel is known as 4 Qil1ndan, professor al
Bonn and the author Of certain sunnets, which,
taken in conexion with his ip.prisonment BY Fred
eric William of Prussia, have ,yon for him among
his admirers he titles ui "ptel and martyr vi The
late German revolution" This puetaster and pol
itlcian however, addresses himself chiefly to his
own counirymen, and his success in dsposing of
what are called the German National Loan Bonds,
though far Below his expectations from the liberal
Ivy Of American German Democracy, has been far
from contemplate. Subscriptions to considerable
amount have been obtained in this city. in Phila
delpia, in Pitlsburg. in numerous towns of Ohio.
Ills success would have probably been greater in
this city, had not his credentials as au horzed
gent Of the London society been rather freely con
vassed BY German journal published here. The
CT derant professor makes not the east hesitation
to avow the sanguinary and socialisc nature of she
next revolt ofthe German Democracy, and boldly
asserts. III spirit worthy Of The days Of DAMON 4
Rubesierre, that The last drop Of royal blood must
be lei out DtV!e lHp IInHtS VI We TSuOPtdH HlhsStS
can be- es,allis he'd and secured. have said that
the professor Kinkel's appeal is chiefly addressed
to his coun,rymen resident in America and that his
mission has met With partial success among them;
fact the more surprising. as The Germsn is not
characterized by Iunc.7ess for putting his hand
into his pucket to abstract The halers ii is their
own Schiller who makes this re1arS and not yonr
correspondent. AS some slight evidence Of the
professors practical "heny. equAilly, and iTa'er-
nlty," will oniy add The following. 'esoln''on
passed BY the German PolIcsl Club. in s'jeye'
land Ohio 1t sufficiently explains iself,ani ntsds
no Comment:
"Whereas me colored people, in their neei,ng
held On HI i7ih instant. have expressed tteirsy:n
palhy with the German Naiun by resolution T."
aclusI, aid the Germsn National Loan, The Ger
man Political Cub resolves
"lst. To express its hearty thanks. ana avails
itself IF this opportunity To declare the conviction
that the German people as soon rsthey shall hare
obtained the Democratic Republic an the coming
81 uggie. ,ciLIime all means ,ciich are adapted to
abolish sldrery all institution which IS 81 wholly
repugnant to the principles Of trne Democracy"
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Wasulxerox. Dec. Is. 1851.

w AsHINGTON, DEC. TO. TS0I.
Dear Sill have your letter ~ the | 18th inst >
acknow rdgirg The receip: If the Organ presented
by me 10 the Western Inpaic Asylum, which L
am glad to hear gives satisfaction. l.
trust thai it's sofi tones may have the same
touching and s"olhing effects npon the unfortunate
inmates Of your excellent Asylum, as their singing
had upJn ne.
Phase accept my thanks frr the very kind and
flaie:ine manner in which son have communicate
ed the wishes Of your Board. have only done my
duty, and. in This instance a most agreeable duty.
Be good ugh IN present my best regards 20 the
gentlemen yon represent. and with assurances OF
high esteem, ! am very sincerely and truly
Yonr friend and obj serv't
W. w. CORCORAN. :
To James RI. Skinner Esq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

Ss- Last week, the VindicatOr charged
the Commissioners of election at the Staun.
ton precinct as having decided that, NO |,
RIsHMAN SHOULD VOTE UNLESS HE PRO.
pUcEp HIS NATURALIZATION PAPERs-we
denied the broad charge, and stated In Ell.
feet that both Irishmen and other foreigners
had voted without their being even asked
for their papers.
This week, that paper states, "the Spec,
tator would take credit TOR the Wing, Gom-
i,oissioners that they did not decide in favor
of the production of naturalization papers al
Stau1ton precinct" No part OF the above
sentence is correct. Still general and broad
as any common reader will see. The prin'
ciple upon which the Commissioners have
acted was just thls---F0-e'gners who haa
voted before and known, were not required
to produce their papers. Foreigners VINO
had mol voted before and unknown to the
Commissioners were required to 2roauce
papers, or satisfactory evidence that ;heS
had been lost.
What next? The miserable misrepresen-
tations of the Vindicaior are only equalled
by its miserable tergiversations. Its ac-
knowledged Editor throws up his cap, one
day for Wings, another for Democrats
Both parties have reason to suspect.
From our knowledge ofthe Waynesboro'
Commissioners, we doubt not they have
acted in unison with the Stanton Commits
sioners,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

kxrsAo ORDINARY RoBBsRY.-We learn
the house of our late fellow-townsman'
h john II. AsT, now of Baltimore city,
recently entered during the night by
hes, who visited every room except
! occupied as chamberS,and stole every
liz ofvalus that they could carry away
<.,v all the wearing apparel belonging
u family was taken, as well as oed
l,ss, silver plate, &C., &c. Capt. Asst
absent from home at the time, on a
10 this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

.Soc;etu in England last Westminster
Review says, in an article entitled treason and
Faith :"
In England one half the people can neither read
nor write, and IN many Of our agricultural Districts
studded with churches, the peasanlTy are as saw
age and supers,ilious as those ofthe Campagna' OF
the Basque provinces ofSpan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

German Emigration to ,amc'ien Tho impe-
rial Gazette of Austria regards the emigration ct
Germans to America. NOW taking place. as great
vii I, states The number that e,Isgrs,e annually
IT so 600: and considering that. At present. per-
sons c,ssessed Il ga pal are Frequently innd a.
mono ,hem. il thinks that several millions thus go
out ot The country every year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

k,rAsE OF A CUBAN PMsoNER.--JAs'
E,LsoN, one Of the Cuban prisoners
Ieeu released by the Queen OF Span'
furnished with money from her own
n to bear his expenses home, A touch
Rppeal written by his mother to Presi-
ErLLmoRE, and forwarded BY the Span
Minister TO the Queen. secured the
mans liberation, and he is adw on
by back rejoicing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

Hog Slaughtering the various poTkhonses II
this Vicinity continue in full operation. and ih'
number + hogs slaughtered "uround The falls" I'M
season up to last night, amounts to 1850. RI RI
ces are ma iniained, though we hear of only slnal
sales at 81. 80 neat.-Lous. CotT., Dec. 10.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

COLD Manufacturing tho whole of las,
week, We experienced The coldest spell Of weather
that has been known in this region for number
of years. For three mornings In succession. Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday-tho mercury
stood at zero. On Sunday night there was con-
siderable fail Of Snow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

hg7 We have received the LIST No. of the
Cnlpeper Observer, a paper just started by
Mr.. i. J. STorER, formerly of this place.
1t is a very neat and well.aranged SHEET.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

o. The Union papers,, Mississippi are freely
commenting on, and Indignantly !eOuklng' me &C.
ton Of Gov. Whitfield in appon ting MI Mcaea
(who is described BY the Vicksbm2 liue issue as
zone of the veriest tools Of the secesilon cuoI
one who has gone even further than DAYS IN Ills
hostility to the Union'') L. S. Senator. A gross,
er abuse of power, more high handed disregard
of public opinion, solemny and repeatedly exptNss,-
ed. than This act Of Governor Whltied,we do no.
recnlect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

as- A nesting was to have been held in New
Market, on Saturday last, to consider ths proprley
Of petiiioning The Legislature for the charter Of
Railroad front that place to Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

Carvajal's Position.-The Houston Telegraph
saws that at the last accounts Carvaja had resum-
ed offensive operalons,aud had pushed his "utposi'
near NIa,amoras. He had stationed detach'nen's
ON all the great roads leading from Nlatamoras 'and
thus prevents any goods FROM being sent to the H.
terror. Gen. Avalos had received few reinforce
ments. but was unable or afraid to act on the ofien
siYe. Carvajal holds possession ofReynosa, Camargo
Nlier, and all the towns on the Rio GIande below
/ "a fadn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

SLAvERY.-A movement has been made s'mui'
,aneously in Geo rgia, Alabama, and South Carol''
ma. designed 10 prevent The introduction OF slaves
within their respective limits for the purpose Oh
sale.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

PARTY Dislinctions.-Ex -GovernSr Ca!i;'' FLOR
ia ~ ,,,J,es.eas, letter 10 the Florida Sentinel,
calling upon Wings and Democrats I" 'mee. on
the great principles Of the Constitution, an" ',r."
one national party fr the prsseTva''on Oh I'VE IN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
RUsroR CORRECTED.
To James RI. Skinner Esq.

.1fessy Editors There is nothing more pleas
ing TO a cultivated mind, or grateful to heart OF
generous impulses than a consciousness of having
done violence 10 the feelings claims If none, from
The humbIest 10 the most existed. II know any
thing Of the people of Augusta, and have had
much opportunity Of knowing them. they are wont,
at all times, under every circumstance, 10 deal ont,
to say the least. even handed or impartial justice,
each towards all
1t is with regret that learn rumor is aioat,
drifting from 10 ear in every direction. lhst
Jso LEWIS PEYroN. Esq. did not cast his vote
SDr The nominees ofth lats Conniy Convention,
thereby inducing the belief that he was Influenced
in thus casting his vote by the circumstance OF his
claims M, having been favored by that body. Ths
rnmor s no less vinlent to truth Than il is unjust 10
Mr.. Peyton. He voted the Wing ticket through
OUT. whilst many Wings of Siaunton exerted them
selves either to split defeat it. speak this TO
his praise. but TO their confusion.
am free TO say, however. that many OF his
friends, and no man has warmer. were of The opln-
ion that he was harshly dealt by in this Conven-
lion. But snch dealing. Thousand and one times
repeated. would fall UNNECESSARILY short Of iEduc-
lug him to sacrifice change his political feelings,
opinions. or position. JUSTICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

o. The election returns Of this County as here
tofore published being very inaccurate, we have
been at some pains to obtain correct statement,
which we insert in this paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

o. F. Miller, young printer. died at Pitts
burg. on Thursday Of lead fever, contracted ~ the
practice Of putting type in his mouth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24

r~Mr. Clay is still very feeble, and his ifienas
want him 10 go to Cuba, if able to undergo The ia
,isue of travel. The iepor, that he Las Tes'.he
is nrfrna ture.