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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

VIRGINIA YANKEEs.-If this appellation
may be appropriately appliedto any individ-
uals it may be to the Messrs. Mccormick,
now of Chicago, H., who while they are ma
tives of this county and true sons of the Old
Dominion, yet exhibit all the ingenuity and
enterprise supposed to belong peculiarly to
New Englanders. They have an extensive
establishment at Chicago for the manufac-
ture of their reapers, of which the Daily
Journal of late date, gives glowing de-
scription. Seventy-fve or hundred men
are employed in the establishment, although
the machinery, invented or improved by the
proprietors, saves vast deal oflabor--in one
instance that of nineteen men and in anoth-
er of twelve. About fifteen hundred Reap
ers will be completed the present season,
and one thousand are now ready to be ship
ped. Contracts are already made for some
seventeen hundred, next year. The Jour
nal concludes its account as follows:
Exponen,s of western ingenuity and enterprise,
their reapers now move over thousands of fields,
waving with golden grain, and one finished like a
comfortable, occupies place in the Crystal Pal
ace, in London for the wonder and admiration of
the cockneys, and all the world beside. TO appre-
ciate it, fully, they should see field of grain e1
tending as far as the eye can reach, like great
uedal Of gold, in blue setting. They should see
Vswep, down by that Reaper in day, doing the
labor Ola Centurion's command, The great Magician
of the Western Prairies,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

UurEp STATES NAvY-According to a state
ment in the Navy Register for 1851, which has
Just been published, il appears that The navy of the
United States al present consists OF seventy nye
vessels. CARRYING two thousand and eleven guns
These comprise twelve ships of the llne fourteen
ftigaes. twenty-one sloups of var. four briggs ive
m-frigates, and ten steamships, OF which three
ara of The first class The commissioned and war
rant officers in the service number ,341. as f"l
lows.-Capains, g. Commanders, "; LIeuts..
327. Surgeons. 6S; Passed Assistant do. 81; Asss
tani do. IA: Pursers, 3d. Chapains, %; Pro.s
Mathematics. II; Masters in line of promotion, /;
Passed Midshipmen, 233; Midshipmen. \; Mas
tors 10. second do, 3; Masters Males 3; Boat
swans. AZ, Gunners, 46; Carpenters, As; Sall'na
kers, 81
The Oldest officer in the Navy is Captain James
Barron, who entered the service on The YIN March,
1893. and received his present commission On me
22d May, 1899. He is the only officer IN the Ma
w who entered it prior to 1900. The oldest Com
mander is Lewis E. SimOnds,wh entered the ser
vice in 1872 and the oldest Lieutenant W. A. Y.
Farragut, who entered it in l8O9.
The marine corps numbers 70 officers, The oldest
Of whom is Col. A. Henderson, who entered The
service in 1906. There are also in the service oo
enuineers, of the different grades.
Number Of permanent navy agents, ii; tempora
~ do, 9; naval storekeepers in charge "i naval
stores for foreign squadrons, 2; engineer IN CHIEF
naval constructors, 7; hemp inspectors Z; agents ''r
preservation of live oak timer. IL.
The RESERVATIONS of the year were forty iour. "'
which one from the marine corps; deaths forty, "'
which one in marine corps; the dlsmlssals twenty
ine.-RaN Patriot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

Ip,su FmJeR AYrs-The New York Courier, in
noting the arrival there from London OF the snip
Deyonshire. with between three and four hundred
en.igranls, sixty. seven Of whom were named Sui
Ivan, says
The prevalence Of one name in township or
ylage in Ireland, makes il certain that by ms
emigTa,ion large part, perhaps nearly ALL OF one,
was shipped off al one swoup. We say shipped
off for our readers must be aware that this Whole
sale emigration is now past Of The economic ar
rangement of those who aremanaglng The affairs IN
Ireland. The fact that it is 50. explains why so
many immigrants arrive now in London SHIPS
whereas, till lately, the sxpprtaslons were almost
altogether from Liverpool. 1t was found by the
authorities in the latter place, however, that nun
dreds and thousands Of the emgrans lett mere ~
transtu came directly upon the parish, ana meas
ures were consequently taken To have them trans
ported at much cheaper rate by way at London
Such systematic invasion ofour country ny ineSe
nonr ncople seems rather formidable at the hrst
blush but we doubt not that we can afford WORK
and bread aud happy homes to them all. An anus
ing incident happened as this ship came INTO Inc
river A boat put off from shore, which, as IL APP
nroarhed the vessel, wasseen Ia cnnialn beside me
oarsman, raw whiie-hcaded Irish gossoon OF some
twenty wears. When within balllng distance he
rose. and addressing 'promscuousy" his three OF
four hundred cuunlIymen, whose laces were swarm
inp over The buwafks, brawled out. us me hrlther
an boord % We did not hear whether he got the
desired information but il his name was sullivan,
the answer might safely have been Eyes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

CoRYERED.--If we may say so without
vanity. the indicators feet have been
Knocked from under him. In admitting that
MIR. TAYLOR, of Norfolk, who has modified
his views on the Basis question, should ell
Their obey the will of his constituents or re-
sion he admits that the basis debate can
have no practical effect upon the decision OF
the question in the Convention-unless the
sentiments of the people ofEastern Virgin
ia can be changed. Now, this is brilliant
idea truly! No such effect has followed the
discussion so far. On the contrary, meet
ines have been held in various counties OF
Eastern Virginia, and resolutions adopted
declaring determined opposition even to
COMPROMISE. But we intend to clinch the
Editor of this paper who taunts us with
playing into the hauds of the East" Does
he believe that arguments addressed ell
Their to the reason or the judgment can ever
effect practical change of Eastern senti-
ment? An affirmative answer will exhibit
a lamentable deficiency of both Grease n and
Judgment" while q negative response will
surrender the point in dispute. What say
you'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

Sts- Messrs. BRowN and Word, brick.
layers, and Messrs. LUsHBAUGH and HUD'
SON, carpenters, of this place, have taken
the contract for executing the brick and
wood work of the proposed addition to the
buildings at the University of Virginia.
The building viii be $50 feet in length and
so feet in breadth, and the cost is estimated
at from thirty to thirty-6ve thousand dollars
Messrs. Brown and WORD put in separate
bids, and it is little remarkable that, with
out concert, their proposals should have beer
precisely the same. As they stood on ar
equal footing before the persons who had
control of the matter, the alternatives were
submitted to them Of casting lots for the
work, or of executing it in partnership, and
they chose the latter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16
ae An interesting letter from Gen. HAM

aGe An interesting letter from Gen. HAM
uroN, of South Caralina, dated Washing
ton, April 2, 1851, explaining why he
did not fulfil an appointment to deliver an
eulogium upon Mr.. CALHOUN at Bluttton,
in that State, on the 3lst of March, has been
published. He states in the first place, that
he had reason to believe that his letter from
Texas dissuading the people of South Caro-
lima from separate secession, had rendered
him unpopular and indlsposed the citizens
Of Bluffton to hear him. But the principal
reason of his failure to meet the appoint
ment was, that he would have felt bound to
communicate the fact that Mr.. CALHOUN, up
to the time of his death, was opposed to the
,ndependent action of South Carolina, OF
which Gen. HAMILTON states he possesses
conclusive evidence. This is most I'M
portant revelation and it is thought it VIII
have considerable influence upon the pub
lie sentiment of the State. While he lived,
Mr.. CALHOUN might have proclaimed, as
Gen. HoUsroN said, 81 am the State" and
he has been almost cannonized since his
death,-surely then his opinion in reference
tothe movement now contemplated in S. q.
announced by his confidential friend, will
be needed by his former obsequious follow
ers and present worshippers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

INTERESTING FROM CUBA.--The newspapers
received by the last arrival from Havana Stale that
every thing is tranquil in the Island. The cores
pondent Of the Herald however represenls that con
siderable excitement exists in regard 10 another ~
vasion-a report being in circulation that Lopez
with 1000 men was expected very soon to land,
though the point was totally unknown. Govern,
meni seemed to partake somewhat OF the general
anprebension. as vigorous measures of defence had
been adopted and great vigilance was observed by
the authorities Companies Of artillery had been
detailed TO the Forts along the sea coast, and The
fleet was kept in constant readiness to act al once
upon any threatened point OF invasion.
Apprehensions are expressed that in case II
should take place, the safety Of the American
population might be endangered, such was The
evaporation felt by the SpaniaEds towards all
suspected in the least degree Of being connected
with the expedition. 10 guard against the posi-,
biliy of anv such occurrence, il is suggested that
Cant. Parker of the Steamer Saranac, should re-
main in the Harbor until something definite is
known. The correspondent of the Express states
that the Captain General had told this officer that
he had positive information that Lopez would make
a descent upon the Island in 50 days We have
our douois oft.
MIR. Clay was still in Cuba and appeared to be
in excellent health and spirits. lie has not been as
much annoyed as he usually is by the continued
and wearisome visits OF strangers, though no mas
everywhere been treated with the most marked eV-
dences of respecl.-Rich. Wig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

The LErrERs.-The letters remaining
in the Post Office appeared for the first time
in the Vidieator on Monday. We deciin-
cd the publication on account OF the slight
compensation allowed under the new post
are law-but we too are willing to publish
them gratis. While We are unwilling to
work for halt price, more liberal spirit
than that which has prompted reduction
Of already nominal rates, leads us to adver-
,;se them for nothing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

o. The St Louis Republican states that
Can't. C. H. MERRITT, IS. Marshal for
New Mexico, (son of Mr.. JNo. MERRITT
of this county reached that city on the LIST
instant from SAINT Fe, on his way to Wash
ington. Capt. MERRITT finished taking the
census of New Mexico, only few days be-
fore starting for the States. The New Mex
lean Territory contains population Of 6l,-
STA. Of these $50 are Americans. Among
the Mexicans over twenty years OF age,
there is one in every 1913 who have learned
to read.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

THE PnEsIpENr's DETERMINATION TO Exc
cuTr THE FUeIrIvE SLAVE LAw.-The Republic
publishes correspondence between lhe Stale De
par,men, and Commodore Read, commanding The
Philadelphia Navy Yard, on the subject Of the ex'
tent to which his authority would allow HIM to 60
in assisting to enfurce the Fugitive Slave law
Mr.. Graham. the then Secretary OF the Navy re-
plies very explicitly. The following passage fr"n
his letter is The main point, and shows The prudence
and earnestness with which the Executive appears
to intend 10 enforce the law, with the means al n's
disposal: en- IS bic
8u, the President feeling the full force Of MS
constitutional obligation to take cafe that Inc Jaws
be faithfully executed" directs that II the mafsn"'
or any ofhis known deputies, charged with the ser
vice Of process by competent authority OF the UNI
led States shall be unable 10 raise The necessary
force for that purpose, to prevent rescue OF 10
make recapture, in ofrescue' by y'ue o. ms
authority to summon citizens 10 his a'd' ana s''a"
call for the assistance Of the marines, yon WILL 10
such event, promptly order them to accompany ana
assist Sim in the performance OF his Duty haSIhs
previously instructed The officer in command oi Inc
marines that. during this service, he VIII receive
the orders of the marshal or his deputy, and ac' on
" in strict obedience TO them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

Gun PApER.-It has doubtless been OBJ
served that we have made considerable I'M
proyement on our paper within few weeks
past. No subscriber now, we presume, will
complain of the want of reading matter,
with sixteen columns before him. But al
ter all it is the quality and not the quantity
that should be chiefly regarded-a peck OF
wheat is worth more than bushel of chaif.
The public can judge of our merits in regard
to the most important particular. We will
only say, that the greatest pains are taken
in our miscellaneous selections, which are
usually much neglected by editors, to obtain
articles not only interesting but useful, at
the same time that due regard is paid to the
request of a subscriber to publish anecdotes,
of which he said his wife was especially
fond. After the first of July, papers will be
conveyed by mail to any part Of the county
free of postage, and we hope to have large
addition to our subscription list. In the
mean time We would respectfully request
all who arc indebted to us to ''pay up"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

WoMIN,s CoEsTANcY-SOme four years since
Young man. residing in This city, formed The &C
unaintance of young lady, and, after visiting her
for some time, il was mutually agreed that ,hey
would be ioned together in The bands OF wedIock'
The dav was determined upon, and with ANXIOUS
hearts thew looked forward 10 the time when 'hey
sbm,ld he made one. About week before this Pc
riod arrived the Young man was called upon 10 oe'
nlore the loss of fond ard afectlOnate parent
this unforeseen event rendered II necessary 'ra' me
marriage day should be postponed Tor some months
A few weeks before this time had passed. an ad-
vantageous business engagement was proDefeu 70
the intended groom to visit California. oh CONSUL
,a,ion. The bride and her friends came to the con
cusion that a second p0sponement OF Inc Gay "ou'u
prove beneficial in the end. After spending year
in San Francisco, the young man determined 10 SCI.
tie there permanently; and, IN accordance WIN t''is
determination. wrote 10 the lady AID requested her
to ion him in California; at the same time naming
the day for the cunsummaiiun OF their anxious
hopes. With great joy The lady made due PTepar-
alton for her departure, and in course OF Time Teach
ed California. Imagine her sorrow on arriving
there to find her intended husband lying at the point
of death from an attack of brain lever. MohthS
passed by, and through the providence OF God the
sick man was sufficiently restored to be enabled,6y
the advice of The medical attendant, to return 10 lhe
United States Once more the bridal day was
named, and with joyful hearts the lovers started tor
home, deeming it advisable not TO be united until
thew should reach New York. On reaching Pana
ma the hero of our tale was attacked with the Cha
gres fever. After months Of delay here, ne again
recovered sufficiently to resume lis journey to ms
city-noi, however, until the fifth appointed Time
had passed by. Yesterday afternoon the lovers
were united in one of The up town churches The
young lady has certainly given most satisfactory
disqualification of woman's constancy .-.Ve'o for6
Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16
ruc ArEArIs. OF aoYon..


The letharey under which the Virginia
public has been labouring, for several months
past, owing TO the absence of political ag-
itation, was partially relieved some ten or
twelve days since by the novelty OF an ex-'
pected duel, between Mr.. Scorr, the dele
gate from Powha.an, and Mr.. JOHN M,
DANIEL. of the RichMord Erdmincr The
tragedy was aurouncedwith quite flour
ish of trumpets, and every body was on the
qui rice either to witness or TO hear of, the
anticipated catastrophe. But alas woful
Disappointment has ensued, The tame and
ridiculous farce of an amicable and honor
able adjustment" has terminated perform
ance which had already whetted to intoler-
able keenncss the craving appetite OF the
community. We rejoice that no blood has
been she'd. but cannot refrain from express
sing unfeigned disgust at this species OF
''modern chiualry," which sets out with DEM
onstrations of valor, worthy OF RICHARD
or SALADlN, and concludes its brief cam
paign with the discretion of JACK fall
STAFF which throws down its own glove
with the gallant promptitude of a FRANCIS
the 1st,, and then stoops to take it up with
the meekness of a Quaker. We cannot for
our lives imagine that the ears of Mr.. SCOTT
of Powhatan. have been demonstrated to be
a hairs breadth shorter by this method of
proof, or that the nerves of Mr.. JOHN M.
DANIEL have been shown by the 'arbitra-
ment of paper" to be particle more capa-
i Bile of standing fire than was at first intima-
:! ted. These gentlemen stand precisely where
they stood before, and the opinions of the
public in relation to their conduct must re-
main undisturbed, notwithstanding the for
NAL announcement of San amicable and
honorable adjustment"
Among the reforms demanded by the
times we would most emphaticaHy men
ton ''revisal" of the "Code of Honor
The better part of its provisions are rapidly
becoming obsolete, and its application IS
now almost exclusively confined to the gra-
tuitous indulgence in foul-mouthed inso-
lence, freely exchanged, the eclat OF an ap-
pointment out of the State, and the humlli-
ty of mutual retraction through the farce OF
an Intervention under the muzzle ofthe pis-
tol. As a substitute we would humbly re-
commend the system pursued in the Reform
Convention, where intellectual duels are
constantly going on, always preceded by the
apology, and never followed by aretractlon,
and where nothing bat ink is liable to be
shed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

pRor. WIsE's LFApIEe MAcHIHE.-lf we we. ' "a 10
balloon of limited SIZE about eighteen ieei III u
ameer. each way, it will, when inflated WIN ny
drouen pas, be capable of raising 1870 pounds, lnde-
pendent of its own weight. Now, if this be SO
fastened to mans body, as not tointerfere with
the free use of his arms and legs he may then bal
,ncs himself so as to be trifle heavier than the
inward tendency Of the balloon, which will be
nearly in eo,tiIibaio. If then he provides himself
Win = oair OF wings, made On the bird principle,
win soret oints to Slip over his arms al the shon-
doris and CRASHING handle internally OF each one
=, The same distance from the shoulder Joint OF Inc
,rr as The distance from the shoulder TO his hand,
no NAV heat against the air with his wings, ana
hoond apains The earth with his feet, SO as 10 make
=, Ieos, hundred wards at each bound. Ihls the
,,;,er has olen dune, in the direction OF gentle
wind with The aid Of his feet alone, alter MS pal
loon bad descended 10 The earth and, on one occa-
sion traversed pine forest OF several miles IN eX
tent. by bounding against the tops OF the trees
Such contrivance would be of lnestimaole Valae
to exploring expeditions; leading TO otherwise IN
accessible mountains; escapes from surrounding
iceoeros explorations Of volcanic craers; travers-
;nr vast swanps and morasses; walking over lakes
.nd seae honnding over islhmuses straits and pro-
rnoo,ories or exploring the coud-capPe peaks OF
Cbimborpzo. could thus all be easily accomplished.
-Wise's .E,onautics. 40
We recommend the above machine to all Inc
still ysuing tribe IF public men. II VIII De vast
assistance TO all whu shine in public sumlheIse''
and enable the heavest-heeed of them all 10 ling
fin fans almost as lofty those Of the ketreaiing
Conservatives or of the Impractica5le Wings when
thew tumbled into TylerIsm and thence into Nat
Democracy. i, will be valuable also to the poets
of the present day, who have great difficult IN
getting nff The ground The machine ls' no doubt
q furious bounce but, as Goldsmith says,
We'll spnpose il bounce sure poet may try
Bv bounce now and then TO get courage 10 NY!
Richmond Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

SSp We publish this week the bill eStab-
ishing an independent Bank at this place
The Lynch61g V;rginian states that the
1T, ~c 'ir1 same kind, authorized in that
town will probably De put IN operaap.-
short time, and the alexandria Gazette men
tions that large amount of stock has al
ready been subscribed to the "Bank of the
Old Dominion" located in Alexandria, for
the accommod ofwhich il is proposed
20 erect handsome building,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

LAST WORDS OF THE PRESIDENTS. when
Washington was CT years old he laid upon his
death bed. 81 find am dying" said he, 'niy
breath cannot last long" And again Doctor,
die hard. hut am not afraid to go; believed,
from nv first attack, should not survive It my
breath cannot last long" And so he ceased to
breathe.
More than a quarter Of a century elapsed before
similar scene was witnessed Then, On The same
dav. the first Jubilee of the nation, Adams, al w
wears of aye and Jeferson al 69, down 10 their
last hour. al resign myself to my God" said JET
lerson. sand my children to my country" soon
after Adams exclaimed, Independence forever!,"
and all was over They too had ceased to breathe.
Five years after this, at II years Of ag Monroe
ceased 10 breathe.
Five yea after this, al IS years Of age, Madison
ceased to breathe.
Nearly five years after this, at 6S years of age,
Harrison remarked, 'Sir, wish you 10 understand
the true principles Of the Government ! wish
them carried out ); ask nothing more" And ceas
ed 10 breathe.
-Four wears after this rs years Of age, jackson
observed in substance: "My sufferlngs, though
great. are nothing in comparison with those OF my
dyinr Saviour. through whose death look for ever
lasting happiness" And he ceased to breathe.
In less than three years after this, al o. years OF
age. the second Adams declared Tins Is 10
last Of earth am content" And he ceased To
breathe. 20
In little more than one year after this, at %
wears Of age, Polk bowed his head in baptism, con-
Tossing his Saviour And he ceased 10 breathe.
The amented Taylor, at 65 years OF age, sub
mitted TO the solemn decree 81 am ready tor The
summons" said he 81 have endeavored to do my
duly. i am sorry to leave my friends" And he
too, ceased 10 breathe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

Mr.. FrLLMoRE's ApMlNisrATIoN.-lh meas
ures of the Administration meet with tue approoa'
ton Of every section the country lney are az
Loowletoe5 by all parties 10 DO the very "eaIS "F-
cessary ia preserve the present glory OF our cnion'
and to keep us from distinctions and separation
Mr.. Filmore's mode Of managing our affairs is not
only concilating al parties at home, but increasing
the respect with which we are regarded abroad
The name AMERICAN is now a passport everywhere.
1t is felt 10 be the rayng cry of liberty IN all coun-
tries. Every citizen of the United States every
well wisher of The national glory, every wing who
cast his vote in 1913 for Willard Fillmore, must re-
joice at tho popularity which his Administration
enjoys both at home and abroad Connecticut
Coura)lt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-16

~ We learn from the Vind'eator that
p u. KINNEY, Esq. has been appointed
superintendent of the Staunt0n and ID, Par ar
tersburg Turnpike Road, vies COL W. H.
UAMrrros resigned. Mr. K. possesses ev-
e,v qualification for the pest