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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

LEGISLATIVE FRAcAs.-'The ordinarily dull monotony
Of our legislative proceedings agrpeaby enlivenpd
yesterday, after the adjournment Of the House, by pu-
gistic passage aarns btween two Of its members, Mr..
Ferguson OF Logan and Boone, and Mr.. Boyd Of Wylh-
To render Ineligible 10 readers the causes which led
to this unusual occurrence, il will be necessary 10 pre-
mise that the Virginia Central Railroad Bill has been I'M
der discussion for days past, of which has
grown much excitement and some bitterness Of feeling
between its friends and opponents 1t had been general
ly understood, though vote has bean taken that the
Southwestern members were opposed 10 the bill E its
present shape and that without their support it could
pass. The friends Of the road have contended however
that the Southwest WAS pledged 20 for the bill agree
ably tn the contract enteel into previous occasion,
by which, In consideration o the support given at past
session to the Virginia and Tennessee Road, by the
friends Of the Central Road, like aid should now be rem
defed their scheme OF improvement The Southwestern
members and among them Mr. Boyd deny, however
that any such bargain made. During the discussion
yesterday Mr. Ferguson charged Mr.. Boyd Of awaiting
himself Of mere prerxtsc escape compliance with this
obligation. He stated thai conversation, held at the
last session. Mr. Boyd had soennIy assured him that he
would vote for the bill then before the House-,ha he
had deceived him then he had done now and that if
he ever did so again il would be his (Mr F. 50 fault
Mr. Boyd here interrupted HIN and demanded an expla.
nation. 1--WE out Of the Hall at the moment but
we understand this is the substance of what occurred y
After Mr. Ferguson had closed his speech and just bpo:e
the vote taken, Mr.. Boyd rose and said that if any
one asserted that he had pracsed deception, he stated
"w hat was fase-as false He'll itself" Mr.. Fprgu.
son. In reply said that he would take notice there Of
what came from BLACKBOARD, but would hereafter THIS
vltuperatve SEEMED to excite general SURPRISE
coming 1t did from the member from Logan and Boone
Shortly afterwards the House adjourned but before any
considerable portion of the members had left the Hail.
and while Mr.. Ferguson was in the aci Of leaving, Mr.
Boyd approached him hastily and struck him severe
blow in the face. They grappIed, but beor any
damage was done, friends nierposed and they sep
araed There Of course considerable confusion and
excitement, and at time there seemed prospect Of
general row; but surprised the affair after
the gross insult offered to Mr. Boyd. The general idea
seemed 10 be that was unpovoked by any Thing which
had fallen from him in debate We unable to say
whether the matter will be carried further.-Vhig Of
Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05


These results consid raby more favorable 10 Eas-
tern Virginia than 1t anti ihrd. when the Conven
ton adj burned in the Fall. that they would BIZ. There
has been decided increase in both lis white and slave
popuiaion Whilst the Western ,najorty of WHITES is
80 0O0 instead Of 100000, predicted. the Eas-
tern majority of aggregate popuaii,u is 297 ,267.
Ii the representative federal number br about 100 000
as is cohmonly supposed the State delegation in the
House OF Representatives will be reduced from TO L.
Tine Richmond Eng urer gives The f'lowng results of
the recent re assessupnt ofllhe land flhr STATE: asa
The value ot all The lands and nIs IN the iwu districts
east OF he Blue Ridge under ne assessment Of 1885,
Sl2972075o IL. il Is including Alexandria S.
75. o5l 81. Increas $26,0So, 1913 So or exclusive Of
Alexandria 1924 .265 50
The value Of the lands in the two Western districts in
1893, was S32.l097lS 90 II is nw Sis 929 ,274 c.
Increase $3.50 525 &c. Increase Of Western over East
ern lands excluding Alexandria, is $l3.732.260 II.
The lands hp district Vi The AIIeghany lave in
creased S22,295,303 96
Between 1919 aud 1893, The two districts east of the
Blue Ridge decreased in value 6 per TIE western
districts during The SANE time increased As per cent.
From 1888 IN 1850 the increase the Eas ern dis
irics was ~ per The districts for The
time increased as per cent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

W The citizens Of Wheeling on Tuesday 2sth by vote
oft to O4 decided that $3.50 OOO should be subscribed
BY that CITY towards building The Central Ohio Railrnad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

GO he first Saw Mil was erected near the city Of Lon
don in the year 1858 but was afterwards demolished that
it might moi deprive The Iab,ring pour of employment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

~ The State of Iowa has ordered block of marble
for the Washington Monument with the folio wing beau.
tiful inscription:
"Iowa Her affections like the rivers Of her border.
Aow to an inseparabIe Union"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

The Commemorative State Convention rpassembed
on Saturday 25ih u after Of several daysw hch
taken allow the various Committees full opportunity
for despachng their business.
the Committee The Executive Department submit
ted its report; pr,psing several important changes the
present order of things.
According IN The provisions recommended by the Com
mtee. the Gorernor is 10 be elected by the people 1
Term of four years and 10 have salary OF 5000 year
He may be elected for secund term nf four years but is
made Ineligible thereafter He is To have no velo and is
shon Of sne of the P'wers of appointment exercised
by the Executive.
Lieutenant Gouernor aso tn be elected by the people
for term nj f,nr years. He will preside over the Senate
and ACT as Gnvenu in Il" the death. resignation
absence Of that officer He is receive the pay If Speak
e Of The House Of Delegates. while presiding over The Sen
ate, and the salary Of The Governor while perfornng GU
bernaiurial duties
Treasurer and Audtor are to he elected by the Leg
islaure; and Secretary Of Stale by the people.
Three Commissioners be elected by lhe people for
term Of six years each (me every years. u consl
ru'e Bowd Of Public FORKS.
These The main features Of The committees plan.
and we do moi hestato say that vastly prefer them 10
the present arrangement
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

The TARIFF.-While the deficiency bill was under
consideration, in Committee Of the Whole, of the House
Of Representatives on the % ult, Mr.. Strong, Demo-
cratic member from Pennsylvania, offered several reso-
tions embodyng the result of conferences between the
friends Of protection. The chair decided the amendment
10 be out of order and sustained by the Committee
The Richmond Times Of Friday, says:
We suspect the fate of the amendments depends far
upon the votes of Southern Wings than upon the
empty dcta Of politically defunct Secretary of the
Treasury. The Measure in itself we believe 10 be wise,
but nasmuch the relief it will afford to the manuiac.
during interests is needed present by The North
than the South should be unwilling 10 aid in passing
until we had some thai the slavery question
is no, to be eopened We confess the indications since
the commencement Of the present sion have strongly
tended 10 apprhensions Of successful agia.
ton in Congress. The representatives ofSouhern Wing
Districts in a situation 10 Judge better than CAM
how far those indications may be relied upon. Under
ordinary circumstances, scarcely Of them would hes.
tate to approve of the authorizations of oppressive law
which are now zeaousy pressed by the great Democrat.
ic Tariff interests of Pennsylvania.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

Co bill is at present Before The Virginia Legislature
prohibiting the retailing spirituous liquors 10 negroes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

g. On the outside will be found an interesting
sketch Of The Convention, furnished by the editor
of the fredericksburg News" to the readers of his
paper. We have so little Of their dongs to re cord
that i. may be well enough to glance at the men,
bers themselves
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-It will be seen by refer
ence to the Legislative proceedings on Friday, that
the bill for the extension of the Central Railroad To
the Ohio River has been defeated in the House of
Delegates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

Or The Liverpool Mercury heralds The arrival in ,ba,
city ofthe fugitive slaves William and Ellen Gratis,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

CoMPLE,e Census OF VIRGINIA. The first Auditor
of Virgn has prepared the following slarnsa, OF the
population Of Virginia, returned by the United States
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25
THE OTTAWA FREE TRADER.
Democratic Nominations.


We had hoped to be able by to-day TO give
from the settlement Of ,he committee u. tie board
Of supervisors with the county Treasurer some
thing Ike clear view Of the financial affair, OF
this county; butalthoush the committee have got
through with the settlement, il was at so late an
hour, that sc could not conveniently gc; the ii
CURES to-day, and shall therefore "pos!pone the
further consideration Of the matter Is they say
in Congress until our next
We can SAY, however, generally, that the Urea.
surer exhibited vouchers from Mr. CUshman, the
coauty agent, f,T all the special county tx cx
cept S33S0O which still remain in the Treasury,
subject 10 the agents order.
The v hole Of the ordinary county revenue was
paid over to the committee in county orders,
which have been cancelled and burnt
The Treasurer also exhibited vouchers from
the Auditor for $4,000 Of the state revenue paid
OYER, and cash enough on baud to -et,.e the ba-
Lance, and leaving over and above ALL as bis per
centagc, about enough to buy a new hat iowhicA
object we re.pestrllIy recommend the Treasurer
to appropriate the amount
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25
The War on the gro Grande

The revolutionary movement on the Rio Gran
de- IN reference to which We published some tele-
graphic dispatches two weeks sgo, and which APP
pears to aim at the complete separation If the
north eastefnrrcyincss Of Mexico from the Next
can yoke, Is progressing at rate to indicate that
the movement i, not only a serious one but that
the chances that It will be successful l, i. the
commencement ola struggle which has long been
in contemplation, and in aid Of which men and
means have been raised during the past summer
in most Of the southern states. The Buffalo
Hunt as it was called was emily postponed to
leave "a open field Tor the flnbuster demous,ra-
ton ON Cuba; but since the failure OF tia; scheme,
the whole strength Of that restless, vcuturous spi
rt If which there is So much IN the south. Is to be
directed against the Mexican rule uJ5th Of the
Sier1 M.Ire.
The if,t battle appears to have been Tough, at
Camargo on the la,L ult The revolutionary
party was commanded by Col Cuayajal. aud
consisted OF one company from Guerrero under
Gen. Canalys, the great robblr chief which com.
pauy IN the battle was placed in front; Of one
company Culgr Capt riiuJ.e, nearly all Amer.
cans, in the cou,rc, and a company from Cimar-
20, under Capt Don Ioiuos Caba1os-in all about
loomcn. The Mexican force consisted # about
500 regulars, commanded 10y Gen Camancho.
The battle commenced at o'clock on the 18th
and lasted % hours Abou; 60 men of the Mex
lean forces were killed, AMI 8 or $ wounded on
the part Of Col Caravaj,l The result was
complete victory for ,ha reyo,u,iou.s;s, and the
Mexjeans lap,,ala:eI at discretion.
We next hear Of the reyoluijyui,ts at Rcyno,a
where their force had swyllyd to some 500, and
where they were allowed to enter and take tie
city w,thol; opposition,
The latest news from The Rio Gunlo states
That the force Of Col Cayayaial has swellcI to
100 men. Ct whom nearly half are Amerrcaus
nnd that they were within 10 miles Of Msnmo
ras, which is defended, or rather occupied by
Gen. Alyalos, who, with some 200 men under
lis command, will offer no resistance.
Meantime the government at the city Of Mex.
leo is in the utmcs, disorder and confusion. Hope
lessly bankrupt, congress hSs called to It's all
convention of the governors Of the different states
to devise some plan to raise a reyenac, while
the President, Ari,,a, Is sail to be secretly aiding
the reyo!a;iouists IN the north.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25
From the Louisville Courier
Hoss--.Prospect of the soming Season,
Prices, &c

The prices Of hogs lately have advanced, and
rs We have heretofore stated, various contracts
for early delivery have been made by our packers
at prices ranging from SIa5 TO $3.50 nett SIM.
lar contracts have been en- tered into at Madison
aud Cincinnati
1t is pretty well conceded that the number Of
hogs for packing this season throughout tho West
will fully equal last seasons product and that the
weight will greatly exceed that ol las: year At
present there Is but little disposition to enter into
contracts on the part Q! packers aud buyers at
quotations.
We anticipate large increase of the packing
here tins season As compared with last aud under
stand that our packers are making the most ample
arrangements. AS an evidence of this, We state
that one packer Is To receive G 900 hogs from In
dlanapolis the hogs TO be forwarded by railroad
to Madison, and from thence here
At Madison, we hear of contract. for 800 head
Of hogs at 81 40 and s. 10 nett At st. Louis
contract was recently made for 900 hogs TO
bo delivered as late rs the 2Sth of Februar,. A
packer IN this city had 1000 head offered to him
ut 5 lie gross, to be delivered within rs miles of
this city, on the railroad, which lac refuses
The following is about the average Of gross aud
nett prices OF hogs, # not driven over 40 or 80
miles a. the distance increases, however, the
advance over the gross price must be increased to
cover cost:
&c gross is equal to 81 25as4 SIS nett
VI 81 50dsi 10
The following extract o. letter from highly
Intelligent and reliable source in Cincinnati, will
be found interesting at this time
From all the Information we can gain in rela.
ton to the quantity and quality of hogs in this
section OF country aud throughout the. Great West,
there appears to be but one opinion, viz; that
the numbers will be equal to last season. and
quality far better also tia, the price at which lar
lners and droyers anticipate our market will open,
TO be dangerous and unsafe-Therefore we look
upon the business in the prospective, as DISASTROUS
To all who hold for high prices.
Hogs have been sold in our marke! at Al to Arc.
a. Of the hogs thus far contracted for, are to be
cat and cured into Bacon for the New Orleans
market-CoHsequent We look for a decline in
that city, soon after the first arrivals, caused by
heavy Shipments In fact hogs are too high. and
wo think the price will not DO sustained"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25
A Good Book.

A Study Won IouNG MEN; or, a sketch Of Thorn
as POWELL Buxton. By Rev. Thomas Biuney
Being the substance Of series Of Lectures de.
livered before the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION, London.
The Burleys, Booksellers, Chicago, have laid
upon our table small volume with the above ii
tie, md we wishit could be read by every young
man in the country. In Sir POWELL Buxton We
have an illustration Of what can be accomplished
by energy and determination. IT, rs We believe
the secret of human greatness lies in these two
words, to impress this truth firmly on the mind.
OF the young, AS the porusal of this book would
mus: be Of the last Importance,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25
sale of Timber Land.

THE undersigned will Offer tor sale ut the door
of,he court house. in Ottawa. on the 81 Mon
day OF Nov. ucxi between the aUuTs oi 10 o'clock
M md O'Clock p. M, 80 acres Of Timber Land.
lying on section Is, township 30 north, nuge ;, east
1.-THE 8 p. IN. said land Is divided mo 10 and -
gerr tracts according To ITS value and one OF the
best opportunities tor those residing between Mar
SELLS and llodrWuus Grove TO purchase timber
land that they 4. probably CyyrhGye. The terms
at sale re, one-thrl ofrhe purchase money down.
and the pa .ancc divided INTO two equal annual pay
mems with interest nj the rate at 10 per cent per
aunum payable semi annually m advance. \
moug1g" upon OBJ" land will be- relurcdtur the bal
aucr due Any information can be had m regard
to the land boy applying to Dophus Clark, Israel
Massey or John Rchey, Esq trustee. Of schoosoi
the above town G. w JAcrsoN,
uctIj Turn Treasurer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25
kossuth.

The distinguished Hungarian leader Kossuth
has finally left Turkey, on board the L. s. steam.
er Mississippi, for the U. States. He sailed from
the Dardanelles on the 18th ult, but will stop a
few weeks IN France before proceeding directly
to the United States He is expected to arrive in
New York about the middle Of November A
correspondent Of the New York Tribune gives the
following description Of the scene When kossulh
arrived on beard the Mississippi,
On the arrival Of GOV. Kossuth on board Of the
Mississippi all the officers OF the Mississippi were
formed IN circle around him, as we'll US ull the
crew OF the ship. With tears streaming down his
eyes, and intonatlons Of voice expressing the
deepest feeling, he uttered u few sentiments an,
ounciug his joy at finding himself under The pro-
lection Of the glorious stripes and stars of the
lreest nation IN the world. Capt Long who had
already addressed Gov h. once on board The Tur.
ksh irlgate, began again to speak in answer, but
his bosom swclled too much with emotion Tears
stood IN his eyes and in the eyes ofal tho officer.
and men, and his speech was limited to saving
"Sr, you are welcome Sir You are--.thrco
cheers for Gov kossuh' When this order had
been heartily responded to, Capt Long IN hs
joy aud sympathy, could add nothing better than
Three cheers more for Gov. kossuth,'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25

SoUTu CARouSA ELrCTroy-The result Of the
election in South Carolina has taken the whole
country by surpuse. l.was generally conceded
we believe, that the Palmetto State was ready
for secession on any terms, either with other
States or alone The returns show that fully two
thirds Of the people are opposed to scperate Sc.
cession. In speaking Of this matter the Cherries
ton Narc,TR, the organ OF the fire eaters, says:
I'VE profoundly regret the result, being con.
WINGED that Secession would be as simple aud
peaceful a measure as any ordinary act Of the
Legisla'ure and ,hlI South CaroIiut an indepsu-
dent State, would have prosperity beyond any
thing heretofore e,ioyei, aud rcspec'ahli,y
that no slayehyldiug State can hope to attain in
The Union
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25
Ottawa Seminary,

I FINDER thr charge oi Nr md Ms Wh.tcomb
I commenced Oct l.t. 1851. Tor a term Of ~
weeks. They are prepared 10 give Instruction in
all branches usually required preparatory to college,
audnls the ornamental branches usually taught ~
female institutions. including drawing, nccdlcwork,
oi and water painting, SC specimens oi which can
be- seen NJ their rooms They Will also, IT desired I.
give instructions on the piano forte harp and GUITAR
They reipTa. wishing guarantee olthtlr skill IN the
nrt ot instruction, 10 their uniform success, aud The
universal satisfaction they have gwen botlt here and
elsewhere. Tuition. from 50 10 -, and for ornn-
mental branches, eNua
Rooms ut the stone building opposite the Nrtho-
disibud Hnplist courchrs Ottawa Oc2j'A
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25

Ottawa. Oct Is.
Busncsslas not been quite so brisk for the last
week. Mcst OF the receipts having been new
CON.
Whea comes in very slowly, but has improy
ed some in price.
Oats--no change. Coming in pretty freely.
We quote winter wheat prime, 5Oa55c
spiug 25a3oc.
Corn-old .bcled, 25c new, in the car, zoe.
Oats-l2rlic.
Brlcy-no alteration.
Considerable many contracts have been made
with farmers Tor whole crops Of corn, at zoe, tC
be delivered before opening Of navigation in tie
spring
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25
The Farmers Convention.

Below We publish an able communication
from an intelligent farmer in reference to this
convention, the call FOR which will be found IN
another column. We are pleased to iini that
the call has attracted 30 mich attention; and We
hope others will favor US with their views TIE
suggestion that each town should send its dele
gates, is u good one. Our columns are always
open for communications on agriculture, anl
we shalt be happy to insert all that may be sent
us upon this subject
-Ns'H& Oma-l was pleased to see by your
excellent. paper thlt some systematic steps are
being .aken towards securing full attendance
OF farmers at the Granville Convention And
hope the efforts Of tie committee will meet with
geperal APPRECIATION 1t has long seemed TO me
that the farmers by far the largest aud most in
iluental class Of citizens in the state have great
ly neglected their own interests in Illinois. They
are the main spring of our wealth and prosperity
ON them hang all other pursuits; and If any
department Of industry deserves encouragement
it Is that Of tillIug the soil.
There are many questions Of great importance
in which the farming community, as Il body, are
especially Interested, and which can only be pro.
perry considered, discussed, and disposed of, by
their meeting together in the manner proposed,
and taking them up in urder-GRd BY union Of
action. We are annually in the habit Of spend
ing our time aud money in meeting IN conventions,
public meetings DC, for political purposes and
IN those gatherings We are taught the iurce--the
power Of united action, Yet these meetings
possess scarcely ny interest directly etfcctug the
farmer. II, then, we take SO much interest in
these gatherings why should We not take still
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-25
Notice 10 Contractors.
CmcAGo & Rock ISLAND RAILROAD OrTiC
Chlcapu. Oct. 10th. ISL

CHICAGO Z ROCK ISLAND KNlLROAU UIIlCEI
Chicago, Oct. 10th, lsil.
S,EALED Proposals Will be receycc by the I'M
y dcrsgued at tins office, until the Let Of Decem-
Der next Tor the construction OF bridge across
Rock River, Tor the Chicago and K. |. Railroad
The length Of the bridge will be about 400 feet
and I feet high, to consist OF a wooden structure
ON stone piers and abumcnls. The work to be
completed hy the lstd day oi December, 1853
Plans md specifications can be- srcu Mt the Office
Of the ChicfEngincer, in this city, No 60 Randolph
street, ON and alter the first Of November
Proposals may also be handed 10 John B. Jcrvis
Consulting Engineer, or to William JeWis, Chc
Engnrcro l the Company.
The Undersigned reserves the right to reject any
proposal that he may deem unsatisfactory.
,,t % ULNRy FARNAN