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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-14

THAT CUBA ExrEDIrIoN.-The Savanna ne
publican Of the 7th inst says :-"From genl,,e'
man who came from Florida yesterday IN inc
Magnolia, we learn that the ''enigrating party
which had collected near JacksonsTile have all DIS
persed 10 their homes The party about the 18th
ut., numbered some 60, men 50 of whom were 70
be mounted. They expected to have elt f.oF'oa
in the Cleopatra, and her detention IN New YORK
is said to be The immediate cause OF the hreak up
We are not, Of course, in the secrets, but we sup
pose that the leaders found great difficulty in arrat-
qino the details so as to guard against accidents, and
have all the different parts OF, their general pan
work together without making their own move
lnenls public. Lately they have been so closeIy
watched by the United States officers' 'ha' !, em
barrassed all their movements. Inc expeoi',o :,
may, we suppose, be now regarded as al an ehd'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-14

GEN, SCoTT.-In many of the free States
there are decided indications Of an inten-
ton on the part of the Wings to press the
claims of Gen. SCoTT as the party candl-
date for the Presidency in 1852. The Wing
members of the Pennsylvania Legislature
some time ago formally nominated him for
the office, and in various parts of the State
and in other States popular meetings have
done the same. The idea seems to pre-
vail in the free States that Gen. SCOTT IN
chneS to the SEWARD school Of politicians,
which, of course, makes him iavourite
with large party in the North and West.
That this gallant son of the Old Dominion
on whom she has more than once bestowed
marks of special honour, should lend him
self to the nefarious schemes of Free-Soll-
ers, OF submit in any degree to their inhu-
ence, is quite incredible; and it is a matter
of regret that his name should have been
used BY them as it has. These early sys-
tematic movements are also to be regretted,
as tending to excite discord in the Wing
ranks, and as especially unwise in view of
the still unsettled condition of the country in
regard to the recent action of Congress on
the subject of slavery. Should Gen. ScoTr,
at the proper time, receive the nomination
of q Wing National Convention, he will no
doubt be supported by the party in Virginia
but we have as little doubt that the unani-
nous vote Of the Virginia delegation in such
an assemblage will in the first instance be
given for WILLARD FILLMORE. The whole
subject however, should be postponed till
o more suitable time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-14

South CAROLINA CoNvEETIoH.-The Dele
gates of the Southern Rights Associations of South
Carolina, assembled in Charleston on Monday the
9TH inst. Four hundred and thirty delegates, rep
resenting forty associations, were present, and Ex
Governor Richardson presided. The temper man.
ifesled by the members was decidedly hostile to the
Union, and in favor of separate Stale action.
On Tuesday letter was read from Landon
Cheves regretting his inability 10 attend The delIo-
eraions Of the Convention, and deprecating sepa-
rate State action The letter was laid on The table
and ordered 10 be printed. A Select Committee Of
Tweniy-oue, then submitted series Of resolutions
expressive oflhe sentiments of the Convention, and
an Address to the Southern Rights Associations OF
the Southern States. Tie resoluli ons are as fol-
lows:
/. Resolved, That in the opinion Of this meeting
the State Of South Carolina cannot submit TO the
wrongs and aggressions which have been perpeira-
ted by the Federal Government and the Northern
States, without dishunor and run; and that II is
necessary 10 relieve ourself therefrom, whether
with OF without the cooperation OF other Southern
States.
3D. Resolved, That concert of action with one
or more of our sister States of the South, whether
through The proposed Southern Congress, or in any
other manner, is an object worth many sacrifices,
but not the sacrifices involved in submission.
Sd. Resolved, That we hold the right OF Seces'
sion 10 be essential 10 the sovereignty and freedom
of the States of this ConiedeTacy and thai the de-
NAL Of that right would furnish TO an injured State
the strongest additional cause for It's exercise.
4. Resolved, That this meeting looks with con
iidence and hope to the Convention of the People,
tn exert the sovereign power Of the State IN defence
of its rights, at the earliest practicable period and
in the most effeclual manner; and TO the Legsla-
ture to aolpt the most speedy and efcctaa meas
ures towards lie same end.
NIcssrs Butler, Orr and Barnwel presented
minority report They concarred with the MAORI
~ in the wrongs the State had suffered, and The
remedy necessary, but differed as TO lime and man
ner. They will however, support the action OF the
Convention.
The Convention adjourned sine die, on Wed
nesday, after adopting the Resolutions and Adde'S
es. Intense excitement prevailed throughout the
city during the session.
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II The New York Herald states that the cu'
tiv,tion of peas has become matter OF considera'
bic Importance in that neghOorhood' and lnaa "i u
ny fields formerly planted in corn are now uS SII,rs
raising peas. Upwards ofihr'y thousand uss
have been realized from peas during the p''''"'
saasnn
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fNsURnEorIoN IN CHNA.-Regardng the long
standing insurrecion in she province of Kwangsi
we learn from the Overland Friend of China fol
last January that The disturbances are increasing in
violence. The insurgents were assembled in great
strength within sixty miles Of Canton, with the a
vowed purpose of suoverling the present dynasty
The revolt had attained such a head that it was
thought uncertain whether his Celestial Majesty
wond be able to keen possession of the lhrone.--
Phil american Of Tuesday.
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Three Cent Coin,-SupFlies of this new desIra-
HE coin were received here yesterday from The
Mint. and Immediately pst INTO circulation. They
will prove very convenient, and the country will
demand an abundant supply of them. Pieces have
also been received in Richmond. -Balt. finer. ~
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CALrToaNA.-Aa intelligent correspondent of
The Mississippi Flag Of The Union, writing from
San Francisco, says: at isa widespread i'm
preston here that California will become slave
State upon the exhaustion of The surface gold mines;
for negroes alone can be relied On fJf the heavy
work of crushing quartz and tho frequent etner-
gencies of agricultural pursuits"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-14

~ c,o, Maverick now living at Pendleton'
1 sssisled in packing the first bale Of cotton
D. ~ a'S s,o'o ,b;s Country to Liverpool. Il was
sbnnsd in and The consg"ees wrote word
shpi1u vas useless could no, be sold. ard that ne
,nore .hould be sent.
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no. A violent storm occurred at Raleigh, n. c.,
on Sunday Of last week. Many buildings were
very much injured, and some of the smaller franz
ed ones were blown down. The forest and shade
trees were greatly damaged and many Of them
blown down. No lives were lost.
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Ac,- Aletter from Mr.. Forbes, K. NJ, confirms
the accounts given of slavery in Liberia. lie says:
s.'fhat the citizens of Liberia are guilty OF buy
ing and holding slaves. had occular demons'ra-
lion, and know personally two LIberIan citizens
who owned several sages 10 the genera! use OF 'he
term, though not in legal sense. These pa'0hs
as they are called are as much slaves as thelr sa,
ole prototypes in the parent States OF America"
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CO. The Princess Anne. Nd, Herald says that
on the 81 Of May, the editor of that paper was
shown samples Of wheat, headed, from the farm N, Of
Samuel w Jones, Esq. near that place. Inc
stalks were upwards Of three feet long.
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as. The Anr;l number ofthe jefferson

&S> The April number ofthe jefferson
Monument Magazine, published by the stu
dents off University of Virginia, has been
received It contains several well written
articles, but we must pass them over to
notice the 'leader, "on the subjectofrSouth-
ern Civilizations" This is an essay in the
form of review of six pamphlets, whose
titles in full constitute the caption, after the
most approved fashion of modern quarter
lies. No description could do it justice, SO
here's an extract by way Of specimen
The whole Southern horizon is Iumiaed, by the
ruddy glow ofihe countless beaeon-iTes that lame
On every hill side and shoot their rays far into the
darkness of the night, from every rocky battement
and mountan-spire, in all our widespread South
ern iand After long, long years of craven suomls
sim and mbece supineness, during which she mas
suffered herself % be the willing dupe OF traitors
who have betrayed her with kss-oi eneInles
who have cajoled and flattered, while they robbed
The South has awakened TO find her fancled secrl-
ty dream She was awakened, to md the Con-
s,ilution on which she leaned, bruised reed, ana
herselfb but bare tenant at suffance OF the North,
of the few rights she still eau call her own She
has seen her danger, and he warning has not been
in vain.
Grandiloquent, truly. But the writer has
certainly told big fib in the first sentence
quoted, to say nothing about the others
Not one of those countless beacon-fres' -
has been seen in this region, at least. 1t
may be, however, that the writer misunder-
stood the character Of fire ON the Blue
Ridge, few weeks ago, "the ruddy glow
of which he no doubt observed. If so, we
beg leave to assure him that it was altogeth-
er accidental, and only indicated that the
devouring element was rapidly consuming
dry leaves and brush-wood. And then the
expressions "craven submission" ''imbe-
Gle supineness," ''willing dupe"-thesc
sound strangely when applied by South
ern youth to his fellow-citizens. We will
not undertake at present to dispute their
correctness, but we must express our regret
that the editors of the Magazine had not the
good taste to publish,a fit accompaniment
to this glowing essay, the poetical piece
which they rejected, entitled GLORY"
To speak seriously-it would not be far
to hold the Faculty of the University re-
sponsible for any thing that appears in the
Magazine, and we know that anti-Union
doctrines constitute no part of their teach
ings, but such illusions as the one above
alluded to reflect very little credit upon the
institution,
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NAYoLEoN's OPINION OF THE PREss.-"A jour
naIis," said the great Napoleon, sis grumbIer a
censursr, giver of advice. regent OF soverelgns
a tutor of nations -Four hostile newspapers are
more to be feared than hundred thousand Oayo-
nets.o ~ -r-s
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CO. The President left Washington on Monday
for the North. to BE present at the opening OF the
Erie Railroad. The Councils of Baltimore have
resolved 10 tender him the hospialies OF that Guy
in passing.
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STATE Of AFFAIRS IN CONVENTION.
The Convention is not onlv farther of

The Convention is not only farther OFT
from an adjustment of the Basis question,
but more warmth and excitement is eXhlb-
tied by members than at any previous Pc
Rod daring its session. A Richmond cor
respondent writes, that he has heard sever
al members of the Convention speak very
despairingly of the prospects ahead. In
3 all quarters the opinion is entertained and
expressed that the White Basis cannot be
secured, and considerable doubts exist as to
the practica5ility of compromise. The re-
suit Of the vote in Richmond in favor Of the
Mixed Basis, and the consequent fixed po-
sition of the Richmond delegation, has
snatched away the only hope OF success we
u ever entertained, and left the East where
they at first stood, pledged to the one basis
however much some few of their number
might be disposed to yield. The protracted
discussion, which in the opinion of some,
was to revolutioaise Eastern sentiment, and
strike the manacles from Eastern men with
Western feelings, has effected but little, it
would seem, in the Metropolitan district
Just at the point where the influence of ar
guments has been most felt, and ought to
have been most advantageously developed,
We find popular impracticability quite dis
couraging, Even Compromise is voted
down, and the people declare their decided
preference for the unadulterated Mixed Ba-
sis. If this is to be the effect of argumen-
tation upon popular sentiment we think the
friends of the Suffrage Basis had better keep
quiet. The great paciicator, Mr.. BORIS, has
had the plume knocked from his hat by the
action of the sovereigns, s declares his inten-
ton to relinquish all attempts at compromise.
lie acknowledges himself the creature OF
the people, and feels obliged to oppose eve
ry thing and accept nothing short of the 81
mon-pure Mixed Basis.
The rejection of Mr.. SUMMERS PROPOSE
ton to submit the question to the people,
indicates a stubborn resolve on the part OF
the Fast not to yield the po,csr. Power is
what they battle for, Or principle would have
submitted the matter to the decision Of the
people. Do not the so-called Democrats OF
the South-side, believe in the capacity OF
the people for self-govenment, and the
right of the majority to rule These are
professedly the fundamental articles OF
the Democratic creed, and yet we find
the Democratic majority in the Convention
refusing to let the people settle plain ques-
ton which their representatives cannot adj
Just for them. Let, then, the responsibility
of results rest where it ought-on the shout
ders of those who sacrifice principle topow-
er. and vote down the rights Of the people,
rather than reGnquish the purse-strings.
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A CAPTIVE REcovERED.-We learn from the
Fort Smith (Ark.) He,ad, that Captain Marcy,
at Camp Arbuckle, has received from the keechi
Indians boy, supposed to be German, stolen
from some Of the settlements in Texas, els a.
bout five years old, thin and delicaely formed,
light hair and sharp features, The Keechis said
they had purchased him considerable time ago
from the Camanches. He had lost all recollection
eff any other than the Indian language, and evinc-
ed great reluctance in leaving them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-14

REVOLUTION AMONG THE PETreoATs.-The
ladies' are on the skirts of reform, or On a reform
of skirts. Since Amin Hey came TO this country
they have talked much Of Turkish trousers and
shnrt robes, iva ladies' have prornenaded Broad-
way recently, in this Eastern STYLE Some, more
daring have gone little further They nave Ia
ken 10 the frockcoat and panaloons. MIS- kem-
BILE, two years ago, sci the example, on norSeoach'
which has been followed by Miss Bioomer, OF sen
eca Falls, and others. Mrs. Swsshelm jumps into
the style, also. In Syracuse it quite the rage ;
and, in fact, in several paris of the country, ladies'
Of some distinction have put foot forward in this
reform, which transforms the female appearance
completely. Theques,ion naturally arises, II these
steps in this new evidence Of progress are to be con-
,nued, what is to become of the old cast off petit
Goals We suggest that nothing better can be
done than to catch the dandes throughout the
country, and in Broadway particularly, and invest
them With the old robes of prerogative They will
ct more of swell than ever, in The furbelows and
flounces of the ladies-.N Y. Herald.
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o. The Cincinnati Catholic Herald asserts pos
itivey that Bishop Hughes has been made Car
dnal, and says the day fixed for the ceremony by
the Pope, was that dedicated 10 lreIand's patron
saint
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A FAST FUNERsL.---A Race TO The Grave-
On Saturday last, two funeral professions Of una
suaI length, on their way to the Catholic cemele
ry in Cambridge, neared each other little above
Porter's Hotel. A rivalry SET up Immediately be-
tween the drivers of the hearses 10 see 'rhch should
reach The gate Of The cemetery FIRST. BY great
application of the whip sample OF last driving de.
veioped itself, but the race was OF shor duration
The coffin in one of the hearses was thrown out on
the ground, and before the coriege following could
draw up, it was run over ny ree or louT hacks and
seriously mulilated FMS accident suddenly put
q sion to the mad career OF the Jehus. The body
was restored to It's proper place and the two funer
ais proceeded in order. Fast driving to the grave
often occurs in Cambridge. Boston Nail
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0cy- Great interest was excited recently in Paris
in The court of appeal, by lady, Nine Grange
pleading her own cause, in an affair relative to the
admission of claim of 9l6,S8lf in bankruptcy
The lady spoke for nearly three hours, and display.
ed all the self confidence and skill of a practsed
advocate. She did not make use of noles, though
she had numerous documents to refer TO. She al
SO discussed, with much talent, certain questions
of English law, which were necessary to the elu
cidation of her CASE
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Or Eugene Sue isio be married. he mas 'al'-
en- victim to the attractions OF WIDOW OF u '''e
100000 levies Of rental which she possesses.
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1880
$4,000
&226n50 AG

(signed) T. GOLDEN RUGGLES, c. E.
To Z. FoNTAIN, Esq. Pres't SC. &c
n. B. The above sum of 1896 GOO does not in
clude the amount due on the work done, that is the
reservation of % per cent, which will increase The
sum to at least S240,000.
Charlottesville May 9Th 1851.
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hs- Fugitives slaves TO the number ofsome Az OF
il is said. have left Boston within the last week
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I5p We are indebted to Mr.. r. CowAN,
Bookseller of this place, for copy of La
vENGRo, by George Borrow. From some
cause or other we had felt no desire to read
it, much as we were delighted with the pre-
vious publications of the same author; but
we have found it highly entertaining, far
exceeding in interest whatwe were induced
to anticipate. Persons who have not perus-
ed the book can enjoy a treat at a small cost
by purchasing copy; for while we cordi-
ally recommend Borrow, we cannot IN this
instance do the same for borrowing.
LIrrELL's LIVING AeE.-The contents
of the last number arc, The Cloister-lite OF
the Emperor Charles ", William Penn-1a
review of Dixon's Life Of Penn, A Wreck
of the Old French Aristocracy, Journey to
Colchis and the German Colonies, Anec-
dotes of Paganini, Mans Nature and De-
velopment, An Antidiluyian Romance be-
besides number Of shorter articlesln Prose
and Verse,
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FATAI. AFFRAY.-An alteration took
place at New Hope on Friday last, the day
ofthe general muster ofthe 3Snd Regiment,
between JOHN PATTERSON Of this County,
and man named Ross, which resulted in
the death of the latter. Incensed at some
remarks made by Ross, PATTERSON caught
him by the collar of his coat and threw him
to the ground, giving him kick as he fell.
In a short time ii was discovered that seri-
Gus, and as the result proved, fatal injury
had been inflicted. The unfortunate man
fingered speeches. until Saturday night and
expired. PATTERSON we understand re-
NAMED with him to the last, employed ply
sicians to attend him while he lived and
procured the coffin in which he was buried.
In the opinion ofthe Physicians, death was
caused by conclusion of the brain, produced
bv the fall, and not from the kick as ru-
mored.
On Monday last, PATTERSON was brought
to Stauntons Upon application, he was adj
mitted to bail by Judge THOMPSON, and re-
cognized, in the sum of $4,000, to appear at
the next term of the County Court. We
gather the above particulars from the evil
dence given before the Judge. Several
witnesses testified to the peaceable DISPOSE
ton and good character OF the accused
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am yours, very respectfully,
+. F0NTAINE

Statement Of the cost Of the acork necessary to
complete the Road bettceea Charlottesville and Blair
PARK, uis:
Grading 10 be done under old con-
tracts 10 the end of Sec. 90, and in
Guiding repairs of U. 5. culvert S24,550 40
Grading from Sec. No % to Blair
Park Sl22,000
Land damages, Engineer expenses &c. $4,000
Superslruclure from Charlottesville
to Blair Park l5z miles al $4,000
per mile W,5oO
Depot, Switches SIC above Charlottes'
vile S2OOO
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@,- Who is lovely 1t is the little girl who
drops sweet words, kind remarks, and pleasant
smiles, as she passes along who has a kind word
of sympathy for every girl or boy she meets IN
trouble, and kind hand to help companions out
ofdificulty; who never scolds, never contends
never leases her mother, nor seeks in any way to
diminish bat always to Increase her happiness
Would it not please you to pick up string OF
pearls. drops Of gold, diamonds or precious stones,
as you pass along the street, But these are the
precious stones which can never be lost. Take the
hand OF the fIiendless. Smile on the sad and de-
jected. Strive everywhere 10 diffuse around you
sunshine and JOY. Ifyou do This, you will be sure
IN Ia blovedO $40
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CENTRAL RAILROAD.

The following letter received Sy us from Col
FoNrAiNE, President of the Central Railroad
Company, will sufficiently explain itself. We
cheerfully publish it. as we certainly have no wish
10 do Injustice to the company or any Individual
connected with il:
CHARLorrEsvILLE, May 7lh 1851.
Deer SRI observe you remark in your paper
of late date, that surprise is felt In your comnl'
niv, al the fact of The Stockholders not ordering
the expenditure Of part Of the late appropriation
in Augusta, in compliance with supposed pledge
lha, pledge Is not understood. as perhaps you WI
perceive from my lerer to Mr.. Kinney published II
the report. expect to be IN Siaunlon about tht
20lh, and, if | have an opportunity, Will explain
more fully
Feeling assured that you can have no wish tt
do either myself or the company any injustice or lc
keep alive any unkindteeing between stockholders
in different sections, send you statement shoe
ing that il ,cH take nearly as much as zoe gel undcl
the late act, TO complete the road to Blair Park
saving nothing of the cost of motive power, accom-
modaiions in Richmond, sc, So much needed for the
interest of thecompany.
The Board have required 10 per cent Of the new
contracts to be taken in Stock to fill up your sub
scripton. and the Company have assumed under
the Sd resolution Of the late meeting an obligation
which expect will amount to $4,000 to complete
the Road between Waynesboro and Saunton.
Remembering that every dollar Of the late ap-
preparation is based on subscriptions on the Stock Of
The Road below Louisa G. H., think you will
say the course of the company has manifested pat,
rio!ic desire TO push our enterprise for the public
good and tina. there is no cause to disturb the bar
mony of The friends of the Road.
am yours, very respectfully,
T.. FONTAINE.