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Cotton Goods

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RICHARD STADDEN,l
WILLIAM BARBER. I Committee
JAMES McBURNEY,
Oct. 90 ISL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

Eu,cR ,r,o. FROM InELAsp.-A letter from a
conteman residing near Cashel, in the county OF
T'inperary. is quoted by British paper To show
the race for emigration amongst The rural poPuIat'on'
and The difficulty of letting farms in that part OF the
country. even at greatly reduced rents. "ineie
seems.n he says, .to be only one feeling and Cd
iec, in the minds Of servants, abo!ers and SINAI,
farmers. napeIy. 30 collect rs much money as a0m
bring then, and their families to .dmerled, anu "
au,l Ireland as soon as psslbe. MANY 'a"o'o'u1r
heretofore engaged in The clearance y sum- 80
willingly let farms now at "ne nan ''ie ,eh' "i 'o
nan payinent Of which they had turned out meH
former tenants but they cansol get persons 10 'ahe
them. God only knuws where The present ou'rus'
from the country will end, OF what 1t may ieaa
to-
We cave statement some time ago Of lie oe.
populati,n of ireland, which presented to'af OF
mure Than million ard half OF decrease within
the last five years. The process still goes on ahd
with an increasing tide. il is unprecedented 10
history. The depopuIalion of country has oeeh
a, times effected By means of fire and me SWORD
rev races have been introduced Ia the suppression
or ey,ermination If other races but 10 helaho we
see no crowds pressing upon fugitive peope 70
take their places. A system of voluntary eSra'St:
al,n is in progress. A whole people have ncaId or
land where men are free. and where homes 'a"ot
commands respect and competence and iney CONS
as piIrrins 10 the shrine of liberty and OF Iaoor'-
All welcome To them!
Recon. accounts from Ireland, state that Tue 10
oroo os exhibited the destructive effects OF lne
| blioht ,u an extent hardly eqnaiied IN any season
since the fatal year 1916 In many districts, als0'
fatal disease has appeared among the pigs, and
has caused serious Iusses 10 the farmers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08
An IMPORTANT ANSWER.


The Rockingham Register wishes to know,
whether GEORGE w. SUMMERS will vote
for the New Constitution. We are author
lied TO state that he has urged its adoption
in public and private, and WILL vote for
1t himself. We give the information desir-
ed by the Register without the fear of con-
tradiction, and respectfully request that pa
per to circulate it as extensively as possible.
Mr.. LgAKE ON THE CoMpRoMISE.-In the
course of his speech before the Democratic
State Convention, Mr.. LEAEE sand, 'They
1the Wings accuse us ofbeing Disunionists
They are not content with our acquiescence,
but want US to swallow every pill prescrib-
ed by Federal doctor without making a
wry face"
Some weeks ago, the Locofoco papers in
Virginia were publishing an article from the
Washington Union, with this caption, if we
remember correctly, "THE COMPROMISE
A DEMocRArIc MEASURE" Mr.. LEAKE,
however, the candidate supported by these
same papers, for the Office of Lieutenant
Governor of Virginia, entertains very diff
ferent opinion in relation to the Compromise
beyond all doubt the most important and
glal series of measures which has been pre-
scented to the country since the organization
of our government, He regards it as A
PILL PRESCRIBED BY A Federal DOCTOR !!
But Mr.. LEAKE is obliged to "swallow
the pill, +" making "wry faces all the time,
1however-he ''acqassc2s." Well let us see
what the Washington Union, good Demo-
cratic authority, surely, says on this point.
In that paper, of date September 9th, we
J find the following, which we give without
note or comment:
at is ridiculous to assert that the crisis
which we are passing has not been agra
waited by the conduct of those Southern pol
| iticians who denounce the Compromise at
the same time that they declare their &C
quiescence IN it for the sake Of the Union.
The best proof of the political influence Of
such sentiment is the countenance 1t re-
ceives from avowed disunionists, in what
ever quarter"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08
rus MICHIGAN CosspraAcY CasE.-Tl

The MICHIGAN CONSPIRACY CAsE.-The
twelve persons convicted o! conspiracy 10 burn The
central railroad depot in Detroit were brought up
fur sentence on the 9th uiimo. When Judge
Wing inquired whether they OF lheir cOa"se' mao
aughl to say why sentence should n"' be Fasseo'
several Of The prisoners arose and protested their
innocence The Court sentenced them 10 the Pen
i,eniary for terms Of from five 10 tfn years. FIX
cep;iuns were taken to decision Of The Court male
during the trial. and an appeal will probably be
taken. This trial has been one OF the longes! on
record. Sixiy.seve days were employed in the
examination Of Witnesses. The prosecution e!-
,mined 246, and the defendants 249-in all, 495
witnesses. The Judges nil uies Of The evidence
cover five hundred and ten closely written P'ges
Of fs!scsr PAPER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

LEAKc UPON TAYLOR THE Valley
Mig, noticing the nomination Of SHELTON
T. LEAKE, says: He is the same gentle
man who in 184S, denounced Gen. TAYLOR
as a TRAITOR before the people Of Bote-
tourt, and compared him to BENEDICT AR
MOLD
Lovers of your country, what think you
of man who could thus SANDER the honest
old hero Of Buena Vista Such an asser-
ton ought to blast him in the estimation Of
every patriot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

BG- A letter from JOHN LETcHER, Esq,
to d. w. PATERSON, Esq, accepting the
Nomination of the Democratic party Of this
District for Congress, has been published.
The following extract gives his views in
reference to the Compromise, which we are
pleased to find correspond with our own,
and those Of the Wing party generally;
regard the Compromise measures recently a
|dupted. as an adjustment Of the Slavery question,
aud have no reason To suppose that the agitation
ofthisexctng subject will be renewed in Congress.
(rhe true policy for u.s. is to hold the North TO the
fterms Of This Compromise, and we have abundant
reason think TO believe that it will be faithfully
|carred out, and that the Fugitive Slave Law will
Ibe rgidly enforced by them We may therefore
confdentty anticipate The restoration OF peace quiet
and order, to our lately distracted aud greatly ag-
hated country.
The storm which ragged with so much fury, a
few sEors months ago, seriously Threatening the
existence of orr glorious Union, has in a great
measure subsidized, and every thing around us indi-
Iaies return Dfihat harmony and lraterna feeling,
(which il is the duty Of the patriot 10 cherish. We
lmust cultivate spirit decentralization and Of mutua'
Iconfdence-we must impress it upon the public
mind of the nation, that the "posi Of safety is 10
stand By he Constitt!ioa,-'hat The existence OF
|,be Union depends upon faithful observance Off
|reouirements, and stern and prompt enforcement
tof The laws Of the land. Whenever the Consti-
3,uton pr the nlliOn shall cease To be respected or
1,he laws shall cease 10 be enforced we shall have
little even to hope for, and certainly nothing VIII
be left to us worthy OF preservation.
We agree with Mr.. 4. in anticipating 'the
Restoration Of peace &c.,-unless South
carolina perseveres in her scheme of seccs-
sion. What his sentiments are in refer
ence to that emergency, which is still threat
ened, docs not appear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

BEAT 1T IF YOU cAN.-The late Loco
foco Convention in this place brought forth
many puns upon the names Of SUMMERS
and LEAKE. We claim, as the very best,
one from Wing lady, in the gallery of
course. The venerable President, in sort
of valedictory at the close of the meeting,
had called upon every Democrat to do his
duty-the ship must be saved-all hands
at the pump. The lady referred to, grave
" remarked-thcn there is Leake in the
vessel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

{SS. The Petersburg htelHgencer, refer
ring to the late Staunton Convention, says :
eve learn that the Convention adjourn
cd without passing any resolutions or issu-
inr any address. If this be the case, we
can only account for their silence on the
ground that the party are too much divided
10 agree upon platform. They are split
widely about the Compromise and the at
tendant issue of Secession, and ilan attempt
had been made TO agree upon resolutions or
an address, they must either have mann
tanned an ominous silence on this most prom
iment and important subject, or have en-
posed their domestic dissensions to the pub
lie gaze
An interesting incident occurred in the
Convention, in connexion with this subject
of an address, which probably is not pub
lished in the official report of the proceed
ings. On Wednesday evening, while the
Convention was immersed in some other
business, Mr.. BENoNI HARRISON. the re.
doubtable delegate from Prince William
started from his seat. and running toward:
the President, cried out that he wanted ar
address published to the people OF Virginia
and if nobody else would write one, he
would do it himself! Mr.. HARRISON was
Of course out of order, and the Convention
no doubt, forgot to take up the subject at
forwards.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08
CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGISLATURES.

Ey- We authorized to announce Hugh w.
shefey, Esq, candidate to represent the COun-
les of Augusta ad Rockbridge in the Senate Of Va.
Dy- We are authorized to announce j Ohm I. Pey-
ton, Esq, Candidate to represent the County o!
Augusta in part in the next House o. Delegates of Yr,
giaia.
o. We ara authorized to announce Maj. James
walker, as a Candidate to represent the County Of
Augusta in part in the next House Of DeLgat Yir-
gina.
O. We are authorized to announce John ID. lin
boden, Esq, q Candidate TO represent Augusta
County in the next Legislature of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

az4 The letter of the Hon WILLoUGHBr
NrwroN, published on our fourth page,
|w;l be read with interest by farmers. We
Nave on hand, and will publish next week,
\ letter on farming in another portion of the
State. Rockbridge County written BY c. c.
BALDWIN, Esq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

o. The United States Court for the
Western District of Virginia is still IN ses-
sion at this place, and is now occupied IN
the trial of some old cases under the Bank
rupt Law. The JARVIS land cases were
continued on application Of the Plaintiff.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

KossurH and his companion have been released
by the Turkish Government, and sailed from The
Dardauelles On The 9Th Of September. They were
10 embark on board the u. S. steamer Mississippi,
and may be soon expected in this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

o. Several communications are una
voidably excluded from this weeks paper
one nominating Col. s. HAEN>BARGER for
the Legislature. We regret the necessity
which delays the publication of the very
sensible remarks with which the nominal
ton is ACCOMPANIED.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

0c;- The Richmond Times says that letter hns
been received in that city from MIR. Clay, in which
he states that his health is improving and be ex-
peeis 10 q 10 Washington once more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

The Washington Telegraph is very severe on
Mr.. Secretary Stuart, who made speech in Bus.
ton, which proved 'woiul failGre.' lie said he
never knew what true greatness was ''until he
found il in Massachusetts" and he would Ego back
To Old Virginia 10 impart the lesson 10 her." lie
also stated that Virginia islands by the Union just
as Massachusetts dOes!" Massachusetts has late
" elected United States Senator who is a noto-
rous abolitonist!
We clip tie above, which is part of an article
originally published in the WheeRng Argus, from
the T,ndicator of this place. 1t may be well e.
nough for the public to know that the editor ofhis
Washington Telegraph is renegade Wing, dis
appointed applicant f1r office under The present adj
ministralion! So far from Mr.. STuART's speech
being failure, it was highly eloquent and exactly
suited to the occasion; and was received by the
people with the utmost enthusiasm. So far from
saving that che never knew what true greatness
was until he found it in Massachusetts" and that
Virginia stands by the Union just as Maesachu-
set,s does" Mr. S. used no such language. The
whole Thing is malignant and shameless peryer'
sion OF the Truth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

s%Tha Flayat the head Of. this column was
Inaraved by Mr.. SEELEY,of this place
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

FeoM NORTHERN MExIco.-Te legraphc des-
matches to the New York papers give the follow
no particulars OF the reported revolution ofthe Rio
Grande, which has for its presen! object the es-
,abIishmen, ola new Republic out Of the North,
ern Provinces of Mexico
"The revolution, thus far, has proved entirely
successful. II commenced at Camargp, where the
rqvuIutionsls attacked the Mexican iroops. They
were victorious, having taken The iown by st'rih'
with loss on the side Of The Mexcans. who were
ealrenched in church with artillery, of sixty.
"rhey are commanded by Carabajal' wn' mas
Also with him Two companies OF leSahS' ~. '"o
last accounts they were marching o" 10 "a'a''''
', "Gen Ayaos. who is at Maiamoras, bfs only
three hundred trmps lie had made requ s'IoE
On , The civ for two thausaad but the city refused
to raise single man.
"Tampico and ts viciaily are in the hands Of
the insurgents"
0c5- The result of tho Congressional election n
MARYLAND is now asser,aned. The next delega-
lion in Congress will stand four Wings and two
Democrats, being Wing gain Of one member
The names of the members eject are, X. |. Bowie
T.Y. W alsh. A. Evans, d. NJ. Henry, Wings
and w, T. Hsmlltvn, L. Hammond. Democrats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

0c- The Grand Jury Of the u. 5. Court at Phi
ladepha have found true bills again st fur white
men and II negroes Tor treason in participating IN
the Chrisiana outrage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08
WASHINGTON. May 26. 1851.

Sir: have received your letter (marked "con-
fidential,") in which after committing the error of
surprising me 10 be 'tuy before the country as the
Whiy candidate for The Presidency"--you proceed
ed 10 inlerrogate me on many points Of grave pub
lie interest. -,
Permit me to say, that. considering we shall
probably only have Wing candidate for the Pres.
idency through National Convention. and that
cannot be its nominee except by the force of the
unsolicited Partially OF large masses OF the coun'
trymen:
Considering, also. that if my character or pin
ciples be not already known. ii would now be Idle
TO attempt to supply the deficient information by
mere paper professions Of wisdom and virtue, made
for the occasion :
And considering that il I answer yonr queries
mus, 20 on, and answer others already before me
as well as The long series that would inevitably tl'
low-to the disgust 0f the public;
will beg permission u close his acknowledge
ment of your letter by subscribing myself,
With great respect,
Your obedieni servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08
Harrisburg, Pfnna.

PSI must add, that write and say nothing
on public subjects, which | am unwilling 10 SCI
published. w. ..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

CO. The people of Grayson county met in public
meeting their Courthouse on the 25d ssp'em-
her and offered reward Of $1,000 for the appre-
hension Of Jarvis G. Bacon, the Ohio AboIitionist,
who recently. under the garb of religion, sowed his
vile sentiments broad cast among the negroes Of
that county. stirring them up to revolt &c W.
f. Cook. Of Carroll, Andrew Fulton, of Wyihe,
and F. McMuen. Of Scott, addressed The meeting
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

.Messrs Editors Il had the pleasure on last
Friday night of listening 10 the eloquent address OF
Mr. Jno Le,cis Peyton. delivered at the request OF
many of his wing friends before a numerous audi
ance of Wings and Democrats, at the Courthouse;
and only regretted that every true hearted wing of
the County was not present to enjoy The rich feast
he spread before us. Demo crazy and dsun!on
were handled by him with gloves off, and the I'M
terrified quailed before The vigorous blows which
he dealt without stint upon their devoted heads
Every sentence which fell from his lips told upon
their agonzed counienances, and when he came
down with overwhelming effect and power On their
State Ticket, | thought the solid bone and
sncw. as they claim to be, would have dissolved
into tin air. A more restless and unhappy sci OF
men have rarely seen. am sure it would have
been an infinite relief TO them if they could have
evaporaied unperceved out of the room Mr. Pey-
ton more than fulfilled the expectations which his
friends had anticipated from his high reputation as
a young man of talents, and gave promise OF iu-
ture reputation and usefulness which will add lns-
ire to the name Of his distinguished ancestry But
cannot pretend to describe what you shnu!d have
seen and heard to appreciate properly.
SPECTATOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08
WING STATE TICKET,
FOR GOV LKNUR,
GEORGE W. SUMMERS, Of Kanawha.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
SAMUEL WATTS, Of Norfolk.

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
SYDNEY S, BAXTER, of Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

Mr.. PEYToN.-At the request of num-
Der of citizens, this young, but promising
Wing addressed the people on Friday night
last. A correspondent in another column,
pays high compliment to his effort. We
had the pleasure of listening to tie speech
ourselves, and can bear witness to the fdel-
ity with which he advocated the Wing cause.
Mr.. P. reviewed the Compromise measures
at large, delivered cogent argument "a
gainst Secession, and thoroughly exposed
the inconsistency of the Locoloco party, in
their professions of love for the one and ha-
tired Of the other, while they support for two
of the most important State Offices, known
and acknowledged Secessionists. We have
not the space TO give an abstract Of Mr..
PEYToN'S remarks. His audience which
was large and respectable, were highly
pleased, with the exception of the Loco
focos, who, we learn, were indignant at his
statement of facts" in reference to their
candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Well,
gentlemen clear the matter up with as much
satisfaction TO others as to yourselves and
nothing more will be said about it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

o. General Scott, being written TO, some months
since, by gentleman Of Pennsylvania, at The re-
quest of eight members of the Stale Senate, ad'
dressing him as the undoub,ed Wing candidate for
the Presidency. and requesting his opinion on the
various political questions which have agliaed The
country, wrote the following characteristic letter,
in reply:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-08

~ Week before last, the Rockingham
Reeisier, under the caption "Come to the
Point" proposed a series of questions Tor US
to answer. From this caption, we expect
ed something sharp, and naturally drew
back at tbs prospect Of being pierced; but
we soon found the "point" so blunted az not
even to inAict wound. Wegive the ques-
t;ons. and will answer them ssrialim. The
questions arc
|. Do YOU believe a United States Bank
Constitutional and sxpedient?
g Are YOU in favor OF a tariff for protec-
tons sake?
8. Are you in favor of Internal Improve
ment by the National Government?
4. Did you approve of the Bankrupt Law?
s. Do you believe in the right of State
TO sccede under any circumstances
We answer
1. We believe United States Bank to
be constitutional, and, if favored by the
people generally, (Which is necessary for
its efficiency and usefulness, crpediea.
2. We are n,favor of tariff for revenue,
so arranged as 10 afford projection 10 finer
ican industry.
We are in favor of some internal improve
ments by the General Goverment-no all,
any more than we are in favor of every
scheme proposed in our State Legislature.
4. We were very near answering Fudge
to the fourth question, but MOTTO appear dis
respectful to the Register, we reply that we
were not in political Fife at the time, and
don't remember to have had any opinion on
the subject.
5. We do mol believe in the Constitution.
al right of State to. secede from the u
MON under any circumstances.
Having now "come to the point we
will ask the Register few questions, and
expect fall and candid reply from him.
The questions we propose are the following
l. Are you opposed to all internal i'm
proyements by the General Government?
2. Are you opposed to the protection OF
American industry
8. What are the principles of your party
especially point out those which cntitle
you to the name "Democracy"
4. Did not as many Democrats as Wings
avail themselves of the benefit of the Bank
rupt Law
5. If the United States purchased Cuba,
would she have the right to secede from the
Union, the day after she was admitted?
6. Do You agree with the Washington u
Mon IN regarding the Compromise Dem
ocratic measure, or with Mr.. LEAKE in con-
sidering it pill prescribed by a Federal
doctor: :"
7. Did Col. JOSEPH JOHNSON, of Harri-
son County, ever support the administra-
| ton of JOHN Q. ADAMS?
We would like to ask few more, but
these will do for the present. eve put
plain unmistakable questions, and we wish
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