Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-05
fNTIRE POPULATION.


The ratio of representation will be about 3,lU
As the law of 22d May, 1850, determines the number
of Representatives $685. and but 2U OF these are pro-
vded for in the foregoing table, without taking Fem from
fractions 1T will be necessary select from me States thr-
teen having the largest fractions each OF which are to be
ASSIGNED Representative to make up the entire number
The States entitled Representatives for such fractions
will most probably be New Hampshire Massachusetts,
Rhode Island Connecticut Indiana, Maryland North Car.
Dina Alabama Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas Missouri and
Kenucky-l3. ~
he Pennsylvania Illinois 2, Mississippi /, Michigan |,
The states which gain, in ALL follows viz Arkan
s,s Indiana Illinois 2, Massachusetts !, Mississippi b,
Michigan |, Missouri 2, Pennsylvania l-lo.
The following states lose, VIZ Name new hampshire
l. New York L. North Carolina * oouth Carolina y YER
mont l. Virginia 2. ~,
The free states gain six members and lose TOUR Inc
slave states gain four and lose six-Nd htehgenccr
From Eunope.-The Steamer Europa arrived at Hall
fax on the 2h u She brought 81 passengers and dates
from Liverpool the 18th inst, and London TO The i4lh
ENcLANp-The attention Of the English public is
chiefly occupied in the exciting debate going on relative to
the Papal aggression question.
-Four nights continuous debate resulted giving Lord
John Russell permission to Introduce his bill OF pains ana
penalties, by majority OF 3o2.
1t it confidently stated that the Duchess of Kent Inc
Queens Mother, and the Duchess of Switzerland, the
Queens lady in waiting and the richest heess 10 Eng
land, are the of becoming members oil the Oahoc
Church. /.
On motion of MIR. Ulsraell involving The principles OF
free trade, the Government only carried their point by
majority of Ia in full house. Most Of the Irish members
who have heretofore sustained the Ministry, deserted them
and voted with Dsrae. The PfOteclonsls are greatly
exalted at their prospects r..
FR.NcE-The Dortation has been lost IN the french
Assembly by majority ofl02. The breach between LOU
is Napoleon and the Assembly appears to be every Gay WI
deninr II is proposed to organize "a'io'"' 'P
Tim n reieyo the President from his embarassments.
GERMAN AFFAtRs-Additonal advlces from D.esueh
state that with the sanction of Russia Austria anu
have agreed to econsue the cenai "ea" po"e'' e'O'
nation taking the presidency by turns ...xosr
Rnr,asTnrrs The Corn market is unusually dePfess'
Cd Wheat has declined to two pence. lhefe a':o
decline of 3D. per bbl in Flour and od' per q oec'0 "
Indian Corn.
M, SurrrEy's SpEEcH.--We have heard bat one o.
oynressed bv both Eastern and Western men OF the
h;I; and force speech delivered upon the basis ques
iion last week by Hugh W. Shelley, Esq, the talented
delegate from Augusta. The universal expression IS lha'
was one Of the most powerful arrays of facts and agu
mens ever set forth upon the Western side Of the question:
Those who differ from Mr. Shelley as well as those VINO
agree with him, unite in warm tributes 70 .ne ma'y
character of this effort 1t was address to the unoersian-
ding and to the reason of the strongest xnd ana 10 answer
efectually will require the heaviest oaleaAe upon inc
Eastern side We not surprised TO learn lha' Inc YVES
tern men generally are greatly pleased win the vigorous
thoropqh and gallant manner in which MI Shelley advo
caled The Suffrage Basis.-Rich Republican.