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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-23

ODD-FELLows,-The Grand Lodge o.
Virginia commenced its annual session in
Richmond, on the 14th inst The following
gentlemen were elected officers for the pres.
ent year:
JAMES M. H. BRUNEI, Of APPROXIMATION
Lodge, No. is, (Petersburg,) M. w. G.
Master.
JOHN R. EDMoNDs, of Ridgeway Lodge,
No. 70, (Upperville, Fauquier Co.. R. W.
D. G.. Master.
JOHN V. K. EBERT, of Virginia Lodge,
No. 3, (Wheeling,) R. w. G. Warden.
DAVID II. REED, of Union Lodge, No. 7,
Richmond r. w. G. Secretary.
GEo. w. ToLER, Of Union Lodge, No. Z,
Richmond R. w. G. Treasurer.
JAMES L. BELoTE, of La Fayette Lodge,
No. Z, Norfolk, r. W.. G. Chaplain; and
ISRAEL ROBINSON, of Gratitude Lodge,
No. "a, (Hedgesville, Berkeley Co., was
chosen R. w. G. Representative TO the
Grand Lodge Of the U. S., for two years
from September next ensuing.
The delegates represent the condition of
the Order in the State as hourishing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-23

o. A whole cargo Of ice was sold at auction in
Cincinnati at 1925 TO s6,25 per ton,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-04-16
From the N. 0. Picsyune.
RED COATS VS.. RED SHIRTS.

Not long since. at a convivial party, al
which Mr.. Webster and several disiin-
guished lawyers were present, the CONVEX.
salion happened to Turn on the legal pro.
fession. Mr.. Webster related the follow
ing story. We do not preiend to give j,
in his own peculiar and delightful style:
When ! was young pracllioner." "
said Mr.. Webster, /" there was but one
nun al the New Hampshire bar Of whom
! was afraid. and that was old Barnahy.
There were few men who dared 10 enter
The lists with him. On one occasion
Barnabv was employed 10 defend sui,
for piece Of land. brought BY linle
grabbed, cunning lawyer, called Bruce.
Bruce's case was looked upon as good as
los. when il was asceriained that Barnaby
was retained against him. The suit came
up for trial, and Barnaby found that Bruce
had worked and left no stone unmrned 10
gain The victory. The testimony for the
plaintiff was very strong. and unless il
could be impeached the case was lost.
"'Fhe principal witness introduced BY
The plaintiff wore a red coat. In sun.
ming up for the defence. Old Barnaby
commenced furious attack on this wit
ness, pulling his testimony all to pieces
and appealing to the jury il a man VIII,
wore red coat was, under any efrcum
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-04-16

sisnres. IN BE- believed Ard who IL
ilRis red-easi wiiaess.' exelsimed Bsrnzby.
'hui descendant Of our remmon enemy,
who has sirisrn tp take from % eur Isb-
cry. and sho would nos hesitate now 20
deprive my poor client OF his land. by
making any son Of . red-eos,ed slsIs-
meni r.
Dunn9 ihis speech Bruce was walking
up and down the bnr. greatly ssriIed and
half convinced lhal his rsse was gonr,
knowing - he DID The prrjud.crs II The
jury against anything British. Nhilss.
however. lhas Bamahy was eeslicuIsiing
snd leaning forward 10 The jury In his slo.
quens appeal. his shiri-bosnm opensd
slightly. and Brure aeridenlsly discovered
that Barnaby wore red underfhin.
Bues's eounienance frightened up.
Putting both hands in his coal porkeis. he
walked the bar with great confidence. 10
The establishment of hir client and all lhs
lockers on. just a. Barnsby cnnclufed.
Bruce whispered in The ear Of his client
" I've got him--your case is safe - aud,
approaching the jury. he commenced his
reply 10 The slaughlering argunen. Of his
adversary.
Bruce gave regular history Of The am
eestry " his red-roal.d witness. proving
his patriotism and devotion 10 the county.
and his character for truth and yefaciiy.
Z" But what. gentlemen Of the jury"
broke forth Bruce in loud strain of elo-
quence, while his eye flashed ERE. wlla,
are you 10 expect Of man who stands
here 10 defend cause based on no foun-
ds,ion OF right or justice whatever; of a
man who undertakes 10 destroy our ,es,i.
mony on lhs ground that my wiiness
wears a red coat, when. when. gentlemen
Of The jury-when. when. when, gentle.
men Of the jary!' Here Bruce made
= spring. and catching Barnaby by the
bosom Of the shirt. tore il oprn. display.
ing his red flannel. +. when Mr.. Barna.
by himself wears red flannel Goa, con.
cesled under blue one I" The effect
was electrical; Barnaby was beat al hil
own game, and Bruce gained The cause. :
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-04-16

How to Produce Spontaneous Combustion.
"A writer in the Scientific american
shows how spontaneous combustion may
be produced
"Take small lock of cotton. say from
1. to ounce. and sa,nrale ii well with
well boiled linseei oil, such as painters
COMMONLY use; squeeze all The superabun-
dan, oil from il, and lay il in The snn. in
4 hot day, and il will take FIRE by sponta-
neous combustion In twenty minules-in
the shade il may take two or three hours.
| have tried il many times, 10 crafty the
curious and convince The skepncal. The
rotton must be pressed together as COM
peet IS can well be done in The hand, and
il must not he disturbed by lossening it
after yon satura,s il. II is nothing new
under The sun lha, cotton or hemp will
take ere by being saturated with oil. bnt
that il should ignite so quick is what has
asionished me. Some kinds of boiled oil
will cause the cotton to ignite much SOON
er than others. owing, | suppose. TO tho
dryers used in boiling. DO moi know
what was put in the oil wlsa boiled.
which | have experimental with. as i,
came from New York ready boiled for
use,"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-04-16
Who Killed TecumsehY PA ! recent

meeting Of The New York Historical So-
cieiy. as we learn from The New York
Commercial Advertiser. Major Richard.
son. formerly an officer in The British
army, read paper on the "incidenis Of
the war Of 1912. embracing particulars
connected with The death Of 'recumseh."
The Commercial Advertiser says:
/" Major n. have been an eyewitness
Of most Of the matters described. and
personal friend Of The great warrior, his mar
raiive was Of more than ordinary interest.
and commanded almost brca HESS a,ten-
lion throughout. lie related many in-
stances Of generosity and chivalrous gal.
lanlry on the par, Of The Indian chief.
which would have done no discredil to
the knights of feudal times. In relation
10 the manner Of his death. Major r. is
Of opinion iIlat he fell by The hand of Col.
Johnson. Such, he says. was the uni.
versal understanding on the night OF The
battle, when all the circumstances were
fresh in the minds Of the Witnesses, and
he sees no reason TO dispute the fact at
this late dav. The question j" Who killed
Tecnmsehi" may therefore be considered
settled"
Major Richardson is known 10 the read.
ing public as the auihor of a Wacousta,"
]" Ecarie," and other novels.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-04-16
Earthquake at Carthagena. .e.

we're shock or an earthquake was fell at
Car,hagena on The Cd Of February. So
severe was il lhnt quite a number of
buildings were completely destroyed. and
SCI eral persons wounded. The Church
was considerably injured. The mason
work fell in large masses 10 The floor;
The large columns in The interior Of The
church were broken. and The key stones
OF the arches were displaced. Al Santa
Martha. on the 20Ih. a severe shock was
also fell. injuring number Of houses. II
was supposed thai The shock was more
severe in the interior.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09

EXTRAORDINARY CASE "A correspondent, on
whose accuracy we rely implicitly relates the follow.
ing extraordinary freak ofnalure
Nearly two years ago, very respectable lady OF
this city, then seventy four years of age, had Sc
we're fit of sickness, to degree that her life was de-
SPARED Of for four or FIVE days. During her sick
sess her hair, which was rather thin and somewhat
grey, came entirely off her head, except a very lit
lie near the back part of her neck. About a year
since indications were shown of a new growth
of hair, VIII ch has continued to grow up to this
time. Her head is now, at rs years of age, en-
tirely covered with hair, about seven inches long,
entirely free from any grey of a dark chestnut COL
or, and of as healthy and glossy appearance as that
of most young ladies of sixteen years ofage. The
writer OF this is not aware that any particular ap-
plcation has been made to her head-!Salem Regis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
HIGH SCHOOL AT BRowNsBURc, VA.

The Committee appointed TO attend the annua
examination of the Lexington Presbyterial High
School take PIE sure in making the following report
viz: The examination, which was extended
through nearly two whole days (June Goth anC
27Ih) was attended by crowded and deeply in
teresled audience from Tue neighborhood and from
distance. The pupils gave good evidence that
they had been diligently and successfully employ
ed during the session. The careful drilling Il
which they had been subjected by their teachers
was clearly manifested. The examination, conduct
ed by The teachers and by the Committee, was as
thorough as the limited time would permit.
The questions, which were numerous and var
ed and designed to test the pupils diligence anC
progress, were in general answered with correct
ness and promptness, highly pleasing to the com
miltee as well as creditsble 10 themselves and To
their teachers. The course of studies pursued il
this Institution, is designed 20 be such as class
ical preparatory school Of the highest order may
require; and the mode of discipline and instruction
such as an enlightened public will approve. The
committee would express The conviction that the
Preshylery and the public have new reasons foI
confidence in the character and success of their
Schou!, and in the fitness aud ability Of their
Teachers. They unhesilalingly recommend it as
worthy Of their patronage and support, as place
where their sons will be carefully watched over,
and faithfully taught.
The location is admirable--in the midst of beau
tiful and heahful region of country, and ola mora
and intelligent community. The Village of Browns
burg is small, and, to an unusual degree, free from
the ordinary attractions and temptations, which Of
ten operate 50 ruinously 10 The prospects of ouI
young men. The New Academy Building IRE
Gently completely is large and commodious, and
well adapted TO lis purposes, and does great credit
to the liberaily and tast Of the community. In
reference to the building, it may be proper state
that the citizens of Brownsburg and vicinity have
acted nobly, far exceeding all the Pfesbytery was
authorized to expect from them. lis situation in
the rear ofthe village, is commanding the ground
ample and handsomely enclosed and planted with
trees.
Board can be obtained in the family of Rev. w.
w, Trimble, the principal and in safe and agree
able families, at convenient! distances, and on &C.
cOmmodating terms.
The past success of this school proves, that the
effort of the Presbytery is no longer an experiment.
And the committee are confident that under the
fostering care Of Presbytery, and with the conlin.
ued and merited support of an enlightened public,
all their reasonable expectations will be fully re-
allied.
P. CALHOUN,
JAMES MORRISON,
tp' JAMES PAINE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09

The BASIS QUESTION AGAIN.-H seems
that some of the Eastern friends of the
Mixed Basis are determined that this ques-
ton shall not stay settled. In compliance
with instructions received from his constit-
uents, Mr.. WINGFrELp, of Bedford, has
given notice in the Convention that on the
9th inst, to-day, he would probably move
reconsideration of the vote by which the
Compromise" was adopted. We observe
also that public meeting in connection
with this movement was called at Char
lottesville for last Monday, to re-instruct
Col. RANDOLPH to the same effect.
The Eastern Mixed Basis men who voted
for the Compromise were, WNGFIELp, AR
THUR, BowDEN, RANDOLPH, Chiffon, MAR
TIN Of Henry, and CLAIBoRN, and had all
the members been present, the majority in
favor of it would have been five. Should
Messrs. WINGFIELD and ARTHUR, there
fore, obey the instructions they have re-
ceived, another vote in favor of reconsider.
alton will undo all that has been done
and place the Convention at sea again =
Whether another vote can be obtained re.
mains to be seen, but the probability is thai
some Eastern members will find it conven
lent to be absent from their seats at the
4
time the vote is taken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09

THE JUDIcIARY.-The following is sy-
nopsis of the provisions which the Conven-
ton in Committee of the Whole have agreed
to embody in the new Constitution Of Vir-
ginia:
The Judges of the Supreme Court are to
be elected severally from five great sections,
by the voters thereof respectively; to hold
office for twelve years; and to have juris-
diction generally only in cases where the
amount involved reaches $500. The Cir
cult Judges are to be elected by the people
for eight years. intermediate between the
Circuit Court andth Court of Appeals, the
plan provides for District Courts, one of
which is to be held annually in each of ten
districts. The District Court is to consist
of the Judges of the Circuits composing the
District, and the Judge of the Court of APP
peals residing in the Section of which the
District forms part. The object of this
intermediate Court is TO determine (not fl
nally) appeals from decisions of the Circuit
Courts, and its operation will, of course
greatly diminish the business Of the Court
of Appeals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09

no. IF South Carolina will abstain from dissol-
wing the Union for few months, the difficulties
of the undertaking will he increased toimpossbll.
ties We are now getting onr Nashville news
by the way of Charleston and New York one OF
two DAYS earlier than by the Cumberland and Ohio
rivers. And this, too, with only two or three Sec
tons of The Charleston and Chattanooga railroad in
operation. When The line is completed, and Ten
nessee makes Charleston her seaport instead Of
New Orleans. notification and disunion will b.
killed sone dead. The iron grooves will bind
South Carolina so firmly to the Mississippi Valley
that all the demagognes south of Mason and Lux
on's line cannot Loosen her.-Bu6alo Com. 'aaosr
Liser.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09

FRoM CALIFoRNIA.--.Ne,D York, July Sd A VI.
The PrOmelheus arrivedfIom Nicaragua this morn
ing, bringing California dates of The 3lst and $50
passengers The steamer Tennessee had arrived al
Panama with 200 passengers and $2,500,000 in
gold.
The burnt districts in San Francisco and Stock
ton were nearly built over again. and the people by
nc means dlshearlened. Business was lively and
the yield ofgold unsurpassed. Agricultural pros.
poets were extremely encouraging. Rumors of In
dian difficulties in the northern part of The State
continue but it is reported that the Commissioners
have met with excellent success in pacifying the
Indians The fire has had but little effect on the
markets. The Nurtherner and New Orleans ar
rived at Panama on the Sd of June, the former
with 100000 in gold and l25 passengers, and the
latter with 100000 and 800 passengers. Auction
houses in San francisco are doing the most bust
ness. Clothing and Boots and Shoes are extreme
ly dull, and, except fur few articles, prices are 10
per cent. easier than on the 18th of May.
Both parties in California have made their nom
nations for State Officers and Congress. The
Wing Convention at San Francisco, on the 25lh,
nominated Plerson B. Reading for Governor, Drury
+. Baldwin for Lieut.. Governor, Todd Robinson,
Justice olthe Supreme Court, E. j. c. Kewen and
BE. Morse for Congress. The Democrats, John
Bigler for Governor, Sam. G. Purdy for Lieut.
Governor, and s. Heydeniet Justice of The Su
preme Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09

DISTRESSING ScENE.-At ST. Louis, recently, a
child OF an Trishman died on one OF the newly arr-
we'd steamers. The father sent anolher OF his chi-
dren. little boy. into The city tor collin. The
boy being sometime gone' me man lhrew Inc body
of the dead girl over his shoulder, and walked up
to meet the boy or bury the body somewhere him
self. lie met the boy with The coffin, and laid the
corpse over the head ola barrel. while he arranged
some preliminares, and then calmly laid her in
and closed The rude box up. A carman came by,
to whom he gave quarter to take his burlhen from
him to Polter's field.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09
$o,O35,ls9.30

Total debt & liabilities Of the State $lS AGO. 95l79
So small part of the stock is held a
broad because ofthe difficulties attending its
transfer and the collection of interest; but
the issue of Coupons, says the Richmond
Times, twill soon place the Old Dominion
'rectus in curia, and we expect soon to see
her bonds anxiously sought for, not only a
mong bankers in the United States, but in
Europe Also"
On the subject of the resources of the
State, the Superintendent of the United
States Census says that the value freal
and personal estate in the Commonwealth
may be put at $3.50, OOO 900, and this is
daily increasing. The tax levied upon real
estate is at this time only one mill in the
dollar, or one-tenth of one per cent.-about
1one-third of that paid by Pennsylvania and
Ohio, These facts, of course preclude the
idea Of any future inability on the part of
the State to discharge any debts she may
contract. eve cannot see," the Americaa
says, ''why such Coupon bonds as Virginia
is about toissue should not be worth as much
as any bonds. The prices current, daily
published in New York, show that Kentucky
skies having but 20 years to run, lately sold
for 100 10 that Ohio skies having only
10 years to run, lately sold for 112 to 1173;
and that United States skies, having but II
wears to run, lately sold for l18 to 100
Virginia is surely as able and ready to dis
charge her public debt as either Kentucky
or Ohio. And those who doubt it may re-
collect the time when neither of those West
ern States paid their debts, and that their
public credit was very low. But who has
seen the day when Virginia failed to dis
charge her debts"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09
MIR. WEBSTER.

In brief paragraph we noticed last week,
the arrival of MIR. WEBSTER at Winchester
and Capon Springs, and his enthusiastic re-
cephon by the people of both places and a.
long the route. From remark in his first
speech at the Capon entertainment, there
is reason to believe that he contemplates q
visit to this region. After speaking of the
beauty and fertility of the counties through
which he had passed, he said, 81 have been
told that the same rich country extends be-
yond, and is to be found through Shenando-
all, Rockingham, and Augusta counties.
hope, gentlemen, soon to have an opportu-
nifty of witnessing the truth of this state
ment." We sincerely hope the intention
will not be abandoned on any account
There is no living man whom our people
more desire to see and to honour. Certainly
no one is more entitled to their admiration
and gratitude. We doubtless have many
able men and true patriots in the country
but in self-sacri6cing efforts and efficient
service in behalf of the Constitution and the
Union, WEBSTER "aboye the rest, stands
proudly pre-eminent.
In striking contrast to the assault upor
Mr.. WEBSTER by the last Rockingham Reg
lister, conveyed in an indecent witticism, we
give the following from the Winchester Vir'
gnian, the leading Democratic paper of tina
section of the State:
After the table was cleared, at the Ca.
pom Dinner and the regular toasts go
through with, Mr.. Webster was brought t.
his feet by brief but excellent address by
the Chairman. He took convenient pc
sition near the head of the splendid hall
and as he drew up his manly form, ant
threw back his grand brow as if to WOO de
scending truth from the realms of the inf
mite, every voice was hushed and every
head bent forward. We had never before
seen the great Northerner, and though on
eye has rested on most of the great men o
the Republic, it never was so rvetted toth'
face of man. They all look like things off
day-playthings of passion-mere dwadler
IN the field of intellect,-by the side o
Webster. If the physiognomical science
decide the question, he is indisputably thu
greatest man in our councils. But the face
is not always safe guide nor are we pre-
pared to say We hold it SO in this case. Hi
head and his brain are noble shrine ant
anoble deity but the shrine, perhaps, nigh
have been different far, and still worthy o
its tenant. AS tits, it is worthy to hold thu
most magnificent intellect that ever guided
human action.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09

To- JAMES MCDONALD, Esq, formerly
assistant editor of the Patriot, has become
the Editor of the Lynchbarg Virginian.-
He is spirited and efficient writer, and un-
der his management the VHginian will
doubtless maintain its high standing as one
of the ablest and most judicious journals in
the State. We tender to our friend cor
dial greeting on his return 20 the press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09

eJ- 1t is said that Herring, the Saamander Safe
man, has placed ole thousand dollars in one of his
celebrated Fire Proof Safes. now exhibiting at The
Worlds Fair, and hung the key up along side of
it, Offering The money to any person shrewd
enough 10 open the Safe, even with the keys
The locks are "Joues Patent Combination" he
also proposed to test lis fire proof merits against any
of English manufacture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09

The SOUTHERN PLANTER.-We have re-
ceived the July number of this periodical.
II is published at Richmond, by Mr.. P. D.
BERNARD, and is now edited by F. G. RUIZ
FIN, Esq. of Albemarle, gentleman said
to be highly accomplished as writer and
arriculturalist. Having always regarded
the Planter as deserving liberal support,
we can now much more confidently recon-
mend it to the patronage of our farmers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09
ANOTHER TERRIBLE FIRE. DAMP EXPLOSION

ANOTHER TERRIBLE FIRE- DAMP EXPLOSION.
1T gives pain TO hear that at five o'clock Tues
pay morning, an explosion took place in one of the
Black Heath Coal Mines, in Chesterfield county.
killing three persons-two white men and one
black AT 7 o'clock. one of the oyerseers was IN
the edge of the same pit, preparing to descend,
when another explosion tuck place, blowing out The
shaft, and killing the unfortunate man. MIR. Glf.
ford shortly before the explosion, designed descend
ing the shaft. Had the explosion occurred one
tour later, the loss of life would have been awful,
as about $50 laborers would have been in the pit
At our last advices, the p, was still in such CON
dlion that it was impossible to explore or even tc
enter it.-Rich Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

The repairs of the Methodist Episcopal Church IN
this place being now complete it will be rc-opened for
public worship Sunday next. 4 sermon will DO
preached in behalf of Sabbath Schools, II O'Clock,
A. NJ and the Sacrament Of the Lords Supper admins
istcrcd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-09

Or Capt kenton Harper, of Staunlon, Va land
late editor Of the Staunton Spectator recently ap-
pointed U. S. Agent for the Chickasaw Indians. in
The place Of Col. Long, removed, arrived in our
city on Wednesdays mail boat, on his way to Fort
Wasblta, where he will enter upon the duties Of
his offiee.-Littls Rock INK Democrat.