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

THE Stpnton and Parscrsb'mg Road> --lIav-
ino recently taken trip over this read we can
bu1i give our testimony 10 the eficsE' manner that
Mr.. r. Fl. Kinney, The Engineer anil Snpennlen'
dent performs his duty TO The Slate and The public
Several Bridges, which had becoms wo -s9naId
judge, rather dangerous.have been ref%llIaad nc
paired. Maeadamizing anil gnTe'hng has been
done in places where nnch needed and Other work
is in progress that we should suppose w"nll ZEN
der this rad during the coming WINTER, PaSsa-
BILE and pleasant one. Mr.. Kinney VIII ss'"lAaxe
This rsA. if it ia not equal I" any IN "uf cum
,y. and cause il to becomes popular sI'"fonshiafF'
JVeston Sentine! ia'- fea ~ HfftSH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

UrAH.-The Chief Justice, Secretary, Indian
Agent, So of Ulal, Territory have resigned and
returned 10 the States, in consequence Of The high
handed proceedings Of Gov. Young and other lead
ers of The Mormon Church. The $4,000 appro-
prlated by Congress for public buildings has been
taken to pay of the debts Of the church, and an ct
fort was made 10 seize twenty. four thousand dollars
more. The life and property ofany one unoonnec'
Ted with the church were said 10 DO UNSAFE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

0J- According to an article in the Philadelphia In
quirer, insanity is said 10 prevail 'oa fearful extent
in Caliurnia. Nearly every physician IN the o'a'e
has patients, and hardly vessel leaves ior me at
lantic States, which does not carry away some SUI,
erer. The Judge Of one Of the lower Courts {"
San Francisco recently stated that more than one
hundred and fifty cases had come under his ooSef'
walton in that city in less than six months, and the
editor of the Courier thinks there have been al least
four hundred victims since thesetllemenl Of The
place by The Americans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

-. p.s,ecting the historical work Of the Hon.
II, II Beu,on, The Washington Telegraph says; =
~ !. M, all written vet, and viii be laid aside
until his return TO Washington neil anlS1,. Ire
will then carefully revise every se"f1I co oh
written, anu 60 on 10 the comp'e@n " '"o ;,b p No
IL snail go oe'o,e Wv. 10 nimos, paspnce and labor
i'nperlectiohs INC. ~" ,.mnyc Fla is determined
VIII enable n'a. III resnec,s worth place among
the standard histories Of che Pfeseh''se'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
MIR. SUMMERS wADING THROUGH A SEA
OF BLOODi

In 1899 Mr.. S. was so enthusiastic in the cause
Of tbe "trodden down" negro, that he was willing
To come down to the East and fight for his free
dom even through sea Of white mems blood =
Here il the proof from the debates in the Legsla-
ture: -,
81 was surprised TO hear (John Thompson
Brown is speakiug)lhs gentleman from kanawha,
(Nr. Summers) declare THAT HE WOULD GLORY
IN COMING DOWN TO LEAD FORTH THE oppREs IS
I'm (NEcRoEs) FROM THE LAND OF BONDAGE, r.
VEN THROUGH THE WAVES OF THE
RED SEA-"
This, gentle reader, is the language OF the
boasted "nntive," born wing candidate for Cover
nor.-Lynch. Rep.
When MIR. Summers was in Lynchburg, we
called his attention 10 the foregoing norceau, and
he reouested us to say, mat he had never, at any
roonen, in his life. entertained or uttered sen;!-
ment. which authorized the language imputed to
Mr.. Brown, in the foregoing passage. He declar-
ed that no such language was ever uttered In his
presence, or with his knowledge, by MIR. Brown
and he more than minated that he did not believe
Mr.. B. had ever spoken the words attributed 10
him. So far from having said anything, to war
rant the language ascribed to Mr.. Brown, he had
said in The very speech, to which SO much PTe'sn-
ded exception had been taken, that should an N,
suyrec,ion be attempted ia Eastern virginia and
carried on with partial and temporary success, it
would be, but till "Me coming ofthat mighty tor
rent from the mountains eohich tcoaA s,ceep them.
ms NTH The Bosom of destruction" WIN the ke'
publican make this known to its readers?-Lynch
Vrginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
HUGH w. STIEFFEY.

MEruopIsr CHUEcH-New Work.. November
1.-THE Methodist property suit was decided TO-
day by Judge Nelson. Of The UnIed Sia'es C't-
cult Court. He decided that the compliments
Clhe Southern church, were entitled So their snare
of the profits Of The Book Concern, and decree
was issued accordingly. Whether the division Is ),
To he made pro rata OF by a?pmtionment VI cap"a'
10 left until the settlement Of The decree,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

ez- There will be meeting of the Wing
Vigilance Committees ofNewport and Mid
dlebrook-the former on Tuesday next, 1
o'clock, P. NJ. at Newport, and the latter
at Midolebrook On the same day at o.
clock. Speeches may be expected, and a
general attendance is requested.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

THE BEST YET.-About the richest anecdote Of
the season is one told by friend of ours, who
vows that he speaks "lhe truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth, Pin this instance.
Travelling along the outskirts Of Harrison, no
found lodgings for the night in one of those print
tive abodes which have nothing but The hospitality
of their hosts to commend them. Being somewhat
high-minded, he was placed in the garrett the door
to which was never made, when, among other
checks upon slumber, the following was not The
least wakeful.
Two other guests lodged below stairs. These,
as their talk plainly indlcatedwe regularly built
and out-and out democrats, beyond misIake-ths
elder, besides his democracy, having bOasted the
commission of Justice of the Peace for some years.
under the present regime. The young man seem.
ed most enquring and talkative, as well as widest
awake. il we may Judge from their cui'aquy:
"WeH, squire" said he, "how's times T.
What's most stirring in these parts"
80, nuthin-nuthin, 'cept lection" yawned
his worship.
"What election 2" inquired the young 'un, per-
haps thinking it early for the state canvass.
'.Why, the lection for guv'nor, Ieienent guv'
nor and eternal ginefa," replied the old 'un.
"Well, how do you and your neighboEs go-nll
for Old Joe 7"
".Yes, mighty all for Kurnel Johnson, and he'll
be Elected too"
81 don't know about that they've started a
mighty smart man against him." t
"Who?"
"Summers Of Kanawha He's screamer talks
like book, has been in Congress, in The legisIa-
ture. in the Reform Convention, and -"
"Tha;'s enough--lhal'll do!'exclaimed The ex-
cited justce-''darn me if vote for any M m who
was in that cursed conyenuonW
At this positive declaration, the young democrat
held his peace, Gearing 10 unsettle the old rents
political preference) TIE conversation ceased and
our friend fell aseep-lo dream how many niagis-
,raies would vote against Summers because he ,cGs
in The convention and Johnson ,casnl-'so far az
they knows on ~ Parks. GG@.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

O. We lay before our readers the pro-
ceedings of a new political organization in
this place, denominated ''The Independent
Republican Wing Association of Augusta
County" The declared purpose of this
association with the aid of others invited to
be formed throughout the County, is to de-
feat the nominations of the recent Wing
County Convention, asmdde, by all fair and
honorable means. The reasons for the
course adopted by the association. will be
found in the declarations set forth in the
published proceedings.
The number or names comprising the
Association" have not been furnished in
the proceedings ofthe two meetings already
had, except so far as names became ne
cessary in reporting the proceedings them
selves, We doubt not all are honorable
and patriotic gentlemen. No matter, how
ever, what the number, or honor, or patrl-
otism, this paper will sustain the nominees
of the Wing Convention which assembled
on the 10th instant. We know in this mat.
tel. but one governing motive, and that is the
interest of the Wing party. AS to the
"selfsh, wicked, unwise and mlschlevous
factions which have recently disturbed the
peace the County, and destroyed its socla
happiness '-these, il we understand the
allusion, are not political, but social con-
Germs. That such factions have "stoen the
name of the Wing party" leaving only as
true and original Wings, the members o
the "Association, which would seem to be
insinuated, We utterly deny.
With respect to the charge upon the
County Convention, or portion OF them, o
Grading away their confding constituent
cy," one member Of that body confidently
repels the charge for himself and has tn
proud satisfaction ofknowing that his vot'
was unpledged, fair honest, and given 10
the best interest of the Wing party IN TIL
County.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
Excessively Mortified.

We are overwhelmed with chagrin The
Wing press of the State have entered into
coalition with the Richmond Enquirer for
the purpose of notifying u.s. Almost ev-
cry paper we pick up contains that harm
less little yarn we told about Col. JOHNSON
and the steamboat the publication Of which
the Enquirer thinks the very surest means
of covering us with shame and confusion OF
face. Just read what the Parkersbvg Ga
zstte says about it:
- THE JOSEY JOHNSON.
PUBLIC SALE.-Will be sold at Public
Auction, to close concern, on Monday the
10th day of November at 70 o'clock, the
steamer JOSEPH JOHNSON. The TO-
ISEPH JOHNSON is 100 feet long, IS feet
wide, 7 feet deep of hold, has 40 horse
power Engine in her. built by Waterman
* Bratt, and is, also, in good working order.
Terms made known at sale.
S. J. MCCORMICK, Agent
Oct. 31.-ts.
The above notice, clipped from the adj
verhsing columns of the .fienandrm Gazette,
calls to mind most amusing occurrence.
which happened
Many years ago,
To one '..Col. joe"
Having noted the dimensions of the craft
"Josey Johnson" the reader will please re-
frain from laughter whilst peruslng the an
nexed version of the funny incident, for
which we are indebted to that star paper,
the Stamaon Spectator.
The Richmond Enquirer Is requested to
copy the above advertisement, one time,
and charge the Augusta County Wing Cen
trail Committee.
We are under many obligations to our too
partial friends of the "GGzetie" for the un-
merited compliment paid to the Spectator
We lay claim to nothing more than the hon
est and industrious advocacy Of Wing
principles, and have always regarded the
Parkersbrg Gazette as one of our most zeal
Gus and efficient co-workers in the good
cause.
Since writing the above we have clipped
the following ominous intelligence from the
National Inte7lgcncer.
The steamboats, Joseph Johnson and Pie
MIR were sold at public auction on Monday,
at Alexandra, and bought by Capt. Peter
Jones-the Phenix for $2,705, and the Jo-
seph Johnson for $1,52O-for Mr.. George
Page, of Washington; who we understand
intends building two new boats ofthe latest
and most approved models, in which he in
tends to put the engines of these boats, and
expects to have them both ready to run
with the opening of spring.
1t will be perceived that "Old JoE's"
namesake has been Sold He himself will
be 'sold' before long, and on the Sth day
of December the concern will be finally
closed. The Enquirer need not copy the
advertise mcnt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

es,- The Capital of California bas recently been
remov9d. nv order Of The government frnm Yale-
IN m San Juse, the former scat Of gpyernmrHt.--
This was done in consequence Of non ennrpllancs
with The bonds Of Gen. Vallego. as is alleged,
WHICH were taken at tho liwe Of the removal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

SUMMERS PRosP ECTS.-We are reJoiced 10
stale that the news from all sections OF West
ern Virginia respecting the GubernatorlaI canvass
is of the most cheering character. From all quart
ers we learn The cheering news Mat the Hon. u
w. SUMMERS will obtain a majority of votes
many liberal and honest Democrats preferTlng him
to Joe Johnson, who has no claim upon them save
that of being Democrat, which weighs merely
os the dust of the balance when compared with
The great services already rendered them BY Mr..
Summers, and which they know he will render
them if they be SO fortunate as TO secure his cleo
ton as Governor. We are unable to say what the
prospects are in Eastern Virginia, as we have had
as vet, no means of ascertaining. We hope, how
ever, that all is right East of the Blue Ridge,
that Eastern Virginia will give good account OF
herself on the 9Th day Of December next: we
would have our Eastern friends remember that the
success or defeat of Mr.. Summers Is now known
to be dependent upon the vigilance and activity,
or carelessness and elhargy of his friends in Fast
ern Virginia Western Virginia will do her duty,
her whole duty, and if Eastern Virgins, VIII iol-
low her example The election of Geo w. sum
mers is as certain as anything future can be-
I e,p;,b,rp ChrouiceI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

California and South Caroliaa.--It is now
doubtful which. arefo have theodd Representa-
tiye,va provided for in the act fixing the raim OF
Representation. Carolina is now supposed 10 havo
larger fraction than CalI',nIa. ne re'nt"s
her popuIa,ion exclusive of Indians, will exceed
1870 600. Should this prove to be 81. caakTnla
will be entitled to bnt one Representative; and her
fraction will be 430S. Mr. Kennedy sa~aiIing
The las, returns from California, and he will then
make report to the Secretary Of the lnleIn,r.m b"
will! lhereupon, make The appointment 81 Rrpre-
senla,iyes under the law, and Communicate Tho
same to Congress and to the State Executives.
Il is rather singular fact that opposed as S"a'h
Carolina was To the admission of Calif'mIa, nhdfr
The circumstances attending her admsssi"n. hero
should now be pending this interest ing 9nes'"n'
whether she or California will be entitled !" the
s ",I hundred and thirlv.hrd member Of the House
Of Representatives. T. Express.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
VIGILANCE CoMMiTrEEs.-The following per
sons have been added to the Vigilance Committee

VIGILANCE CoMMlTTEEs-1he following per-
sons have been added to the Vigilance Committees
named. Around Staun,On
Henry Hamilton. George w May, Lewis
Swick, George w Guthrie, VIM b Smith .Eman-
uel Swick, Enoch Croft, VIM Polmer, ST., VIM
Polmer, Jr., Silas Palmer, James Palmer, George
Young, Daniel Croft Fountain May, Jno Brady
ST., John Brady, Jr., Samuel Yonas, DanP Bea-
yer, John Evans, Michael Livick, Jacob Croft ,Jo-
seph Reynolds, John Desper, Peter Wine, Joseph
Ross, Douglas Berneit, jeremiah Keslerson, Ben
iamin Kesterson, Rudolph Tisdell, John Hippert,
VIM Lilley, ST., VIM Iiley Jt., JOHN LilIey AL
bert Gentry, Isaac Parkens, James Simons, LIE.
ander Gre;ner. John Gfeiner, Preston Davis, Levi
S Fishnrn, Rob't II PONCE, Eli Watkins, Frank
ling Fauow, John Fauow, VIM Farrow, James
Honif Joseph Long, Thomas Bailey. John II.
Crawford, Cyrus Patterson, WIN Rankin, David
Hart. Enos Faraw, Alpheus w Poage, ThOma;
Marshall, John Gilkeson, Ebenezer Marshall, inc
Marshall Samuel Gikeson, JOHN Churchmen, Jf
james Swck, VIM Wilson, Jr., Samuel WI
san. ~
Staunton-James w Hudson, Charles i flud
son, VIM Potter, Samuel HOshour. James Lawr
ence, John Peer, WIN. Frerwell, Richard Rls
" lex, Peer Eckle.
GreenuaIc. VIM. Wilson, Samaal hays
John Gibson, James Hays, Capi.J L " Wilson
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

Repeal Of lie .Nauigction LAURA proposition
has been made in Georgia, for the organzaiion Of
movement 10 obtain at The next session OF Con
gres. repeal of the present Navigation Laws Of
the United States The object is OF course, tore
move all restrictions in tayorof American shipping.
and to open the cnasng trade to the vessels Of all
nations, allowing foreigners he same privileges as
are now enjoyed by our own snip owners The
Savanna News, referring to the subject. says:-
TIE subject o. his movement was freeiy dis.
casssd IN poit.cal circles in Macon last week, and
we understand from reliable source that Mr..
Toombs gave it his decided appreciation. Indeed,
we understood that this measure originated with
prominent men of the Constitutional Union party.
anL tina; it would receive the support Of that party
at the South. Another measure contemplated Tor
the especial benefit of The saline philanhr"ps's OF
Syracuse, New York. is The removal o. Inc pres
ures into Congress this winter will produce an i'm
mense amount OF agitation, and perhaps create tho
necessity for new Compromise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

~ We arc authorised 10 announce JACOB BAY
L0A. Esl. Candidate to represent Augusta Coas-
w Ia ,hs Senate Of Virginia, under the Constitu-
3ss
60. vs. are authorized 10 announce DR.. c. r. IIAR-
ais candidate TO represent Augusta County in the
ot Leg Of Virginia under the Constitution
~ We are authorized to announce JAMES II.
SKINNER, Esq. o candidate to rcpresen, Augusta
Cennty in the FIRST Legislature Of Virginia, under the
bsv Ccas;intioa.
h7- We authorized to announce VIM. A. ABB
@EY, Esq, candidate to represent Augusta Coun-
- Ia the fra; Legislature Of Virginia. under the new
Ssastitntion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

h s5.Two caskels Of jewels worth -f3,o0V I" ~.
600 belonging to Madame Kossuth and fuPi"srd
to have been hos, in The Hungarian wsf wste re-
stored to her q. London,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19
WHIG STATE TICKET
FOR GOVERNOR
ngea3G Y, SUMMERS, of Kanawha
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
gaMGSL WATTS, Of Norfolk.

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
SYDNEY s BAXTER, CO Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

FIX Governor Jones. Wing, mas , peen ea see
eli q. S. Senator by the Leeisla'uEe0i ie'"eE'e''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

~ Mss,rs. 1fcCsr and HARMAN Will
address tse people o. cburchYille on Satar-
Say next, 81 !! o'clock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-19

The vote IN the House resuIteu T OF
Mcdowell, So; the rest scattering. We be-
lieve every Democrat in the body voted for
him, together with some Wings. The JOINT
vote was for Mcdowell l10-scattering so.
This chapter from the record, we now,
in all candour, commend to the Wings and
Democrats Of Virginia, and ask them TO ex-
press their honest judgments upon it.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-11-15
WhIr National Convention.

The Wings Of Ohio and Indianna. in their
State Conventions have recommended oinein-
natl as The place for the next meeting OF the
next Whig National Convention. The New
York Express, the Mobile Advertiser, the Ohio
State Journal and the Cicinnati Atlas all urge
it. We hope Cincinnati will be the place Sc
lected.- Conneticsa ConrOnt
We intend TO constitute ourselves Clerk. and
keep record Of ayes and nays on this interest
ing question. and We are happy to record the
voice of that excellent and stauuch Wing Jour
naI--the Hartford Conrant. in favor OF Cinein-
natl We have now on the frmative side.
the St Louis Republican. the Mobile Advert
ger. the New York Express. the Hartford
Courant, the Cleveland Herald ind the Ohio
State Journal--papers repre- sehllng all section
of the Union-ali giving their potential voice
in favor of Cincinnati. as the place of holding
Tie next Wing National Convention. Who
says nav What city proTers better accom-
odations-greater facilities for aceess--a more
whole hearted weleeme--a more abundant eul
pouring of hospitality than this-the Queer
| Civ OF the West p Cincinnati .Aaas.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-11-15
Minnesota.

A spirited Election has just been held IN
this Young Territory for Members of the Leg
islative Council, Sherifis, and other county
Officers. We have the St Pauis Democrat
of the I4th, which opens thus;
The contest is over, and the Wings trlum-
phant. Although defeated in this election
the Democratic party is victorious in its organ
izstion and principles. In this defeat are laid
the foue iations deep and broad OF taturs
Democratic triumphs.
N the late capyass men have been tested
We know our reliable friends. We know oui
The Why's and their corrupt renegade al
lies have won a victory, which they sec ano
knew will be their last in Minnesota.
The French Canadian vote beat US. : hi'
class Of our fellow-cisizens do not pretend {
Ikuow any thing about politics orpartles. 1hel
are generally the old Fur Company Yoyageur'
they do not speak our language. and most o
them have lived all their days until OF late, II
the midst of the Indians.
The French Canadian vote in this Dlsirlc
must be at least I25. Of which number aoou
% only, or perhaps 25, embracing the mos
enlightened portion of that class OF citizens
voted the Democratic ticket.
There is a great deal more like this but a
the poor fellow evidently feels bad, weii le
| him off
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-11-15
mamma.

An examination took place in Boston, a few
days since. before Commissioner HalIet which
for its peculiar and astounding altrocity. has
rarely been equaled
One Capt. Teale, master Of q vessel bound
from New Orleans TO Boston, shipped a lad rs
cook &c, in the latter city. but when some iye
days out. the lac grew sick. kept confined to
his bunk hauled out bv the mate and
kicked, says The evidence, until the boots of
the mate wero worn through at the toes!-
Incorporating. next dpy, the captain took the
boy il hand. tied him up TO the rigging. and
gave him twenty fire lashes. threw hirs down
into The scuppers after the operation, and
washed the poor lad Is wounds with brine. For
The next twelve days the boy was whipped
aloft and allow, finally shut up under the boo
bg hatch, on top Of load of cotton. denied
iight air and food the result was. death, the
most horrible! Is this case moi damnable
Yet he Commissioner nllower the attrocious
monster to get of on 81 900 bail. The mate
ia evidence before the court, said. the fellel
died 70 escape work