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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

THE Observation-Disclosures s.-The|
entire State has now been heard from, and
the vote stands: Winthrop, (Whig,) Ca
$40; Boutwell,, (Dcm.) 43,Ss2; Palfrey,
(Free-Soil, } 1858. There is therefore no
choice of Governor by the people. Last
year the vote stood: Briggs, (Whig,) 56,-
ms; Boutwell,, (Dem.) s6,O2S; Phillips,
(Free.soil,) 27,6S6. The Whig increase is
!, 1872 the Democratic 1889; and the Free1
Soil $50. The probabilities are in favor Of
Wing Legislature. u
MISUNDERSTANDING returns from So
Counties in Mississippi, gives Foote fol
Governor 1000 majority over Davis. Foul
Counties remain to be heard from, which
cannot change the result. The Unio1
State ticket with the exception Of the can1
didate for Chancery Clerk is elected.
yMaryland.-The Democrats have elected
the Comptroller, &c.. together with mai
jority of the members of the Legislature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

QUEER CRITTER.-Extraordinary stories
sometimes get into the papers, and here Is
one of them. Ii is said to have been cut
from a Carthagenian, South America, paper.
1t is related by traveller who lately visited
Carthagenia:
81 saw lady this morning, for such 1
will call her, who is perfect man and a
perfect woman. She is partially deranged.
She is rather tall in stature. Her features
are neither masculine nor feminine. She
walks and sits like man. She shaves ey-
cry other day-her beard being white, does
not show very plain. Her age is 35. Her
affection is that of a woman tender-heart-
ed and sympathetic. Her courage and res
olution is that of man, while her voice
partakes Of each. She charges the Almighty
with doing wrong in giving her such mys-
terious formation. She told me she was
born in Londoh--was a cousin to Queen
Victoria. Under the advice of Queen Vac
toria, she dressed in meh's clothes, and left
the country at Is yeurs of age. She pos
sessed wealth-went to France-studied an
atomy from thence went TO New York and
practlced medicine married a wife was
the father of two children; two years after
lost her wife and property, and again as
sumed the female dress-married man of
some wealth-was the mother OF three chill
dren-parted from her husband and be-
came wanderer over the earth. She clos
ed her narrative, while the tears flowed
freely by saying that she 'feA like Cain,
driren from The face Of all men y;'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
AN IRISTMIAN'S LETTER.
DUBLIN, SwATE IRELAND, }
October the 3. I

DEAR NEFFEA 81 havn't sent you a
lether since the last time | wrote to ye, be-
cause we have moved from our formerplace
of living, | didn't know where lether
would find ye but now with pleasure take
up my pen to inform We of the death OF yer
own living uncle Fitzpatrick, who died very
suddenly last week, after lngerin' illness
Of sex weeks. The poor man was in violent
commissions the whole time of his illness,
lying perfectly quiet all the while, and
spacheless ihtirely, talking incoherently and
cryin' for water. had no opportunity of
informing ye of his death sooner, except l
wrote to you by the last post, whic h wint
two days before his death, and then you'd
had the postage to pay. Pm at great loss
10 tell what his death was occasioned by,
but fear it was by his last sickness. He
niver was well tin days together the
whole time of his confinement; but be that
as it will, as soon as he had brathed his last,
the docther Civ up all hopes ofhis recovery.
l needn't tell ye anything about his age, for
you will know that in May next he would
have bin twenty-five years ould, lakin' tin
months; and had he lived till that time, he
would have been sax months dead. His
property is very considerable; it devolves
upon his next kin who is dead sometime
since, SO that expect it will be equally di-
vided between us, and thin, my dear Larry,
yell git two thirds OF the whole; and you
know he had fine estate, which was sould
to pay his debts and the remainder on the
horse race. But it was the opinion of all
the ladies present that he would have won
the race, if the horse he run against hadn't
been too fast for him; bad luck to the baste.
But, poor sowl, he never will ate or dhrink
more; and now Larry we llavnt relash.
un in the world, except meself and yer two
cousin. that were kilt, in the last war. But
can't dwell on the rnournful subject, but
will sale this iether with black wax, and put
on yer uncles coat of arms. So beg you
not to brake the sale when you open the
lether, and don't open the lether until three
or four days afther you resave it; by that
time ye will be prepared for the mournful
tidings.
Yer old sweetheart Mary, sends her love
to We, unbeknownst tc mp. When the bear
err of this arrives in Hamilton, ak him for
this lethcr, and if he doesn't know which
one 1t is, tell him its the one that spale'
of year uncle's death, and sealed in black.
Your ahectionate Aunt,
T,-D1, O'H.rrrc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

s5-It is said of the Marquis of Townsend,
that when young man, and engaged in
battle, he saw drummer at his side killed
by cannon ball, which scattered his brains
in every direction. His eyes were at once
fixed on the ghastly object, which seemed
wholly to engross his thoughts. A superb
or officer observing him, supposed he was
intimidated by the sight, and addressed hIm
in manner to cheer his spirits. "Oh, ?"
said the young Marquis with calmness, but
severity, 81 am only puzzled to make out
how any man with such aquantity of brains
ever came to be here.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
THIS RECENT ELECTIONS.

The results of elections in various States
this year (says the Baltimore American)
would seem to indicate series of trumphs
achieved by the Democratic party. But
when the principles are considered which
these triumphs represent, or are supposed
to represent, it will be found that Democra.
cy can change its hues like the chameleon,
OF that it wears garment OF more colVrs
than the coat of Joseph. .s.
We notice that mass meeting Of the De-
mocracy Of Berks county, Pennsylvania, is
called by the standing committee" to be
held at Reading some ten days hence, for
the purpose of taking such action upon the
question Of the modification of the tariff on
iron as they may deem expedient. The
particular reason for this movement is "!hat
the committee have seen with regret an at
tempt in some quarters to represent the re-.
cent glorious triumph of the Democracy OF
the State as a free-trade victory.
Thus we see that in the county of Berks
(and the same may be said of Pennsylvania
generality the Democracy is in favor of pro-
lection. In Virginia it is known to be ut
terly hostile to protection. A convention
was recently held, as our readers are aware,
in the Northwest, in favor of the policy OF
river and harbor Improvements by Congress;
and the Democracy of that region are dcvot-
ed to that policy But in the South the
Democracy holds the entire system in abb
horrence, and cleaves to strict construction
as the vital element of their political faith.
1t is Democ ratio in Pennsylvania to
support the Compromise, as Gov. Bigler
has reason to khoh; and We are told that
the Democratic victory in that State was a
victory Of the Compromise. Whilst listen
ing to this declaration, we hear voice from
Ohio announcing the reelection OF Gov.
Wood because of his hostility to the com.
promise, and because of the identity of his
Democratic principles with those OF Mr.. Sen'
atof Chase and his Abolitionist faction Al
the same time we read In the Norfolk Ar
gus, a Democratic journal, the exulting a.
vowal that the most gratifying result of the
Democratic triumph in Virginia is, "that
every representative in the last Congress
who would not give in his adhesion to the
odious Compromise has been sustained by
an increased majority Of the popular sut'
| frage."
Thus it is that Democracy is made to suit
all sections and sorts of opinions. lti
matter of locality and climate; and, in going
from North to South,it changes its complex
ion it is for the Tariff and against it, &C.
cording to special interests and convenience;
it denounces the policy of internal improve
ments and upholds the same, with or with
out much ''noise and confusion" 1t is fol-
the Union and against it it is for the
Compromise and against it 1t will as.
simulate with any faction, on occasion, in
its high appreciation of the virtues OF ma
jority, and consider the possession of the Of
fees of Government satisfactory proof OF
the orthodoxy of the Democratic incum-
bents. ..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

~ Mr. Giddings, the redoubtable Aboli|
ZIONIST Of Ohio, now on propagandist mis-
sion in Massachusetts, asserted few dayd
ago in a speech at Worcester, that Gover|
eInor Wood, the newly elected Democratic
Governor of Ohio. is opposed to the com|
promise measures, and particularly to thd
Fugitive Slave Law. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
.Tohn n, McCue,

ATTORNEY " LAW, Stauntoa virginia courts;
A Angnsta Nelson and Rockbridge Boanty Land
Claims entrusted To him wlrcceive prompt aten'ion
go Ofi:e on Augusta Street, immediately above the
Post Office Corner
StauntoA, Dec. 25, lS50.-ly>
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
PROFESSIONAL CARE DS,
John R Waits,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Stauuton, Va.-Practses
n in ,he Courts Of Augusta, Rockingham aud High
land and will give strict attention to all business en-
trusted to him in his profession.
Stauuton Aug. 8, lo5l.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
ELLCT.ON DAY.

n, Monday the sth day Of December, the people OF
Virginia will elect Governor, Lieutenant Governor
sad Attorney General, aud members OF the Senate anu
Hos,a ,,f Delegates, under IN. New Constitution
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

He What queer things happen in sleep.
The other night We "dreamed dream" in
which Washington was playing the banjo,
while Greedy and William " were dancing
break down for shillings worth of eels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

NEGROES IN OREGoN.-There is a terri.
torial law in Oregon prohibiting the bring
ing or coming Of negroes into the Territory
In recent case against one vanderpool,
brought before Judge Nelson, this law WAS
enforced and the negro bahished from the
State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
To LAERY O'HALLIGAN.

SINE D1E.-ln a neighborlng county the
Democrats had for twenty yearsibeen in the
habit of holding their county nomination
at the house of stanch old Democrat, Mr.
He happened on a recent occasion, for the
frs, time, to be IN when they had finished
their business, and heard little delegate
from B.-move that "this convention
do now adjonrn sine d;p."
"Sire die" said Mr.. G-to a person
standing near him, "where's that :"
'Why, that's up in the northern part Of
the county," said his neighbor.
"Ilold on, if you please, Mr.. Cheerman, -
said C., with great earnestness and en-
phasis' hold on, sir. I'd like to be heard
on that question. have kept public house
now for more'n twenty years. I'm poor
man. I've always been Democrat, and
never split my ticket in my life. This
is the most central location in the county,
and it's where we've alters held our eau
cuses. Eve never had or asked an office,
and have worked night and day for the par
ty, and now think, sir, it's mean, it's con-
temptible to go to adjoarning this conven,
ton pay up TO sine die."-Spirit Of The
Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

6. ri hope to live TO see the day. said
Lord Brougham, "when every peasant in
England can understand Bacon." "His
lordship," replied Cobbett, chad much bet
Ter hoped to see the day when every peas
ant would be able to cal bacon.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
DR.. n. A. RarkeleY.

nFEERS his prof .ssonal services TO the citizens o
" Stauntou aud tn surrounding country Office ia the
brick building opposite the Easle HoteS
Staunton April l6, lS5l.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

A New TERRIroRY.--A movement had
lately been set on foot by The settlers in Or|
egon. Territory, which has for its object thd
organization of q separate territorial govI
ernment for that portion which lies to thl
North Of the Colunbia River. IL to bs
called the Columbia Territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
William 2, Johnson,

ATTORNEY At LAW, Staunton. Virgin'a-PrNc-
a tscs in the Courts Of Augusta, Rockbrdge, Rocking
ham anil Albemarle. -
~ O!6ce on Beverly Street, one door West oi the
Eagle Hotel,
St,u,to, Ian 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

PRoTEcr rnE BIRDs.-The Legislature
of Connecticut have wisely passed bill
"to prevent the destruction of certain small
BIRDS" 1t speaks we'll for the inhabitants
of that State, and it would be noble act
to adopt similar measures in every commu-
nifty. The bill is not intended merely to
cover birds known as game, these are
generally provided for during certain sea-
sons,-but TO protect all small birds not oil.
ly during the period Of incubation and rear
ing their yome, but at all seasons. As the
bill reads, they are not TO be molested at a.
ny time, under a fine of Ave dollars for
each offence. at5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

@ Why is gentleman perfectly iustlfi-
ed in not placing confidence in any thing
that is told him by an unmarried lady? Be-
cause lie is misS-informcd. A
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

g. A green grocer having, unexpected
Iy, come into property, sent tor tailor 10.
come and measure him for coat of-arms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
RI. ?. Eskridge,

DE>LER in all kinds Of Groceries coNf.ctonarie
~ Fruits, Sc. Beverly Street, Staun,on, Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
James Cochran,

A TroRNEY AT LAW, Stamton Va Practices
"A in the Courts Of Augusta, Rockbridg, Pendie'o"'
Bath Hightsnd, Ab''narle, N"'snn aud hoeS'hsu""i'
Office two door, North OF b. Crawford's Store.
Nov s. 1851 --ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

Bs- A merchant Of a certain city, who
died suddenly. left in his desk letter writ
ten to one of his correspondents. His sa-
sacious clerk, son of Erin, seeing 1t nee
essary tosend the letter, wrote at the bot
tom "Since witing the above / have died."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
M r. EnlIan.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Stauntcn. Va. Prectises
n in the Courts Of Augusta, Highland. P"ndir'on'
Sr;,S bmhfng Opposite the Eagle Hotel.
Oct. Is lS5l.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

fg- The men who returned to New York
city from the late Arctic Expedition were
ignorant on their arrival of the existence
Of the ColIins's line of steamers, or that
there had been any such thing as a great
Industrial Exhibition in England
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
E. III. Cushing,

nTNI.ER in. and Manufactured Of Boots and Shoes
~ Beverly Street Staunton, yirginia-aopposIte IN
Post Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
.tbn.oa and Primary Edusation.-At II

Johnson and Primary Edueation.-At the
session of the late Constitutional ConvenN
ton, Mr.. Bolts offered resolution that the
public land fund now deposited in the banks
of the Commonwealth, shall be added %
that portion of the capitation tax, aPproPri'
ated for the purpose Of primary education,
and shall be applied in the same way. we
find among other names recorded in favor
of this motion those of Summers and Watts.
and against it, the names Of Johnson and
Bocoek. 1t is supposed that there, are az
this time about one hundred thousand OF the
white population Of Virginia unable TO reaa
and write, yet in Convention called tor
the purpose of extending popular franchises,
we see the Democratic cand idates for Gov
ernor and Attorney General refusing to a.
vail themselves of the public land fund to
extend the intelligence with the power OF
the people Rich. Rep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

.as- II speak within 60uads,,"as the pris.
oner SAID to the jailos. ~ . %
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
E., Thomas AlberSson,

ATTORNEY TLAW, Wayuesboro'. Virginia
Prac,is.S in the Courts OF Augusta, Alhcmarlr ant
Nelson Office Main Street, near Gibbs Hotel.
Nov. %, lSi9.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
Robert CoWan,

nraLER in Books, Stationary. Fancy Ar'icie,; &c.
~ New Street Stauatoa, Firs'aia'-0he aO'' ''0'"'
.fR CraHford's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

PERRIN & RIDGEW AK.
Commission and Forwarding Mtrrhants'
Staunton, Virginia.
Msy 7, 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

DEALER in Drugs, Medicines. Paints, Oils and Dye
~ SmfS. Beverly Street Staunton' virginia one aoo'
West Of B. Crawford's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
William Chambers,

DEtLER il Books, Stationary Fancy ar1e, Wasi New
~ in the Stone House, above the Virginia iO'e' A"
trs-t. Staunton, Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
Charles NJ, Kinney,

DEALER in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, oilsand Dye
III Studs Beverly Street. Staunton Virginia, one doo
West of Brecknridge s Cowne.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

f"That's my ihpressien. J, ~ The dij
said to the dollar. - Zs'1sz
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
A. J. Dsakins,

nEALER in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Beverly
ID Street Stauaton Virginia-old Stand of Cowne &
Deakins.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
G.. B. M. Hirsh,

nEALERS in all kinds Of Fancy Articles. Perumries
~ SC, door above the Post Otice' Beverly Street
Staunton, Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
E, Prize,
A. NJ. Simpson,

DEALER ia all kinds OF Hardware and Cauery' Dc
~ erly Street, StaunlOn Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
naVis A, KaYser

OEALER in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, South
~ East Corner Of Beverly and New Streets staun'on
Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
E. P. JONES
J. +. J. WHITE.

q. T. COCHRAN. THOMAS BUTLER.
G.. T. C1shran & Co.,
NEALERS Wholesale aud Retail, in Chewing To-
~ h4cco, Segars, Sruf, &c, New Street, Stann'on'
Virginia, one door below Breckenridge X Cowne's
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

DEALER in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &c, Bev'
~ erly Street, Stannton, Virginia. Watches Clocks
Jewelry Sc, promptly and neatly repaired aud war
ranted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
Norman B. White,
George B. Wright, ,

DEALERS in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods. Beverly
~ Street Staunton, Virginia, one door above Geo Is
Wright & Co.'s, Jewelvy Establishment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
HENRY BARE. w. A STEKl
Bare & Sserrstt,

nENLERS in ClohS, Cas'imeres, YcStings, Sc, &c,
~ New Street.. StauntOn, Virginia. Tailoring carried
on il all its branches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
RID, J. B. EsKRIDGE.

A. T. LAIRD. - D. HohNiD"H'
A. r Laird & Co.,
DEALERS in Drugs, Medicines, Paints. Oils and Dye
~ Stuffs, Beverly street, Siaunton, Virginia, oppo'
site Spectator Office.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-05-19
A String OF Items.

Hon. Henry A. Wise has concluded his lonp
speech in 'he Virginia Convention He spoke five days
10 discover how many idle men there are in a
place. ali that's necessary is to dogs fighting
Vermont has made, this spring, only half the
usual quantity Of maple sugar. on accoun, of uuayoabe
weather.
Methodism has prospered to an unprecedented
extent In New Jersey during the past year. $500 persons
ing been received to full membership
Capt X Gown, of Plymouth, is making sound.
ing line Tor the United States Government ten Thousand wards
long. '''''
The pubicans of Niagara are expecting an early
and unusually large number of travellers hi, summer, aud
are making preparations accordingly NA
The cost o obtaining letters patent for an inven-
non' Tor ENGLAND Alone is $5O0-for the whoe of Great
Britain 1850. Costin the United States, $40.
- Duflhg the ensuing anniversary week at New
York. excursions from Boston to that city and bach with hs
privilege OF weeks stay in New York. can be made Al bs
low rate of %. "'' at '"s
The Ohio wool trade is rapidly increasing and
Ohio sheep growers did well as they do this vs,r
The spring fleece will be sold hgh her price, Most or Tho
wool and wheat sshpped by the lakes '"'
An order from the British Admiralty has bss,
promulgated on board the commissioned ships at ,bs mort,
pIoh'ons any naval officer. whilst in UNIFORM smoking
either In the public streets in boats.
Arcnoishop Hughes, it seems, has not vet re-
oeed ne Cardinals hat bnt has made another step towards
IT, having received the formal investtue Of the psnn,
The Pope sent him couple Of fish the first day of Lem,
DR.. William Clarke, the Botanic Physician. who
was arrested on the charge Of causing the death of R,.
u Levitt In Boston, by producing aborton has been
held to bail in the sum Of $4,000. O'e'
The Cairo Sun" is the name of a new paper
which has just shot out his bright rays in the latitude of
ivsn. H
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-05-19
A merican Spirit Of Maritime Adventure


The United States is the first naval power.
1t ha. mot tho squadrons of frigates and seventy
tourists public marine is exceeded by England
and France. But its commercial tonnage is greater
than that Of England This Il the more surprising,
when the amount Of the wealth Of the two coun-
tries is taken into consideration. The cause for
this superiority u.s. doubtless in part owing to the
love Of adventure, which enters so largely into the
formation Of the American character. Our atten-
ton has been drawn to this subject by the perusal
Of book called "a Narrative of Voyages and
Commercial Enterprises" by Richard ]. Cleve-
land. The author was an American boy who
commenced his sailor life during the period of the
European wars, when the American ships were the
carriers of the world. Thev voyages occupy space
Of nearly fifty years, and describe the actual every
day life Of an American ship-master. Basil Halls
voyages and travels are deemed among the most
interesting in their line. This book is quite equal
to those in point Of interest. Hall described the
world as viewed from the quarter deck Of frigate
Cleveland as viewed from merchantmen, and GER
tainly had the advantage Of position. He not only
describes the scenery of the different parts of the
globe but he enters into the details of the mercan-
tile adventures the different markets he visited, the
commodities exchanged in each. The book has
reached its third edition, and ought to be read by
every man who wishes for correct estimate of his
countrymen in that important calling in life-the
sailor.