Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-26
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measures, and adopted The following resolnlionsi
Regarding the Union Of the States as The most urpc,
Gus legacy bedueathed by our fathers and believing
thai the passage of the Compromise bills and the strict o.
sevance of their provisions will conduce greatly to perpet
uate that Union therefore,
Resolved that we cordially approve Of The series Of meas.
ufs known The Compromise bills, and that We look for
the faithful observance thereof by all the States Of the u
Mon.
Resolved, that we have seen with pleasure the manly
course of our administration upon these measures.
eS The Military Asylum Commissioners made visit
10 Mount Vernon for the purpose of examining
Inc local suaoeness that interesting place. or its cuntr
uous grounos m the purpose of the proposed ASYLUM for
Invalid ana Supernatural soldiers. The associations of
that venerated spot would mpart to il pecuiar noo e.
such institution, and should it be thought bv the em;
officers entrusted with the selection 10 fulfil the othe,
conditions required in the selection of site far tho Asv
um the choice of Mount Vernon will be gratifying % The
whole country.
The President of the United States and Heads oe 10
pamenIs accompanied the Commissioners on their excur
sion TO Mount Vernon.-.Nat. INTEL of22
DEATH OF THE Hon GEORGE McDUFFE.-The Co.
umbla Telegraph of the 18th inst says: We regret to
learn ny despatch from friend at Camden, that General
George McDuffie expired nine O'Clock A. NJ, yesterday
at the residence Of Richard Singleton Esq., in Sumter.
he event at any time tor years past would have been
considered Improbable from his condition Of physical pros.
traon and suffering but coming near the anniversary
OF Mr. CaIhoups death, 1t must excite sadness aud regret
The of George McDufc is enrolled in our Iis
of the departed whose memories Carolina will ever cher
s and to this list the last few years have made fearfulIy
rapid additions.
The OBSERVANCE THE SABBArH-In another place,
mention is incidentally made of The fact that Jenny Lind
declined to leave here on The Sabbath. We think, how
ever mat II deserves especial remark. II is equal 10 fly
sermons-it is practical fact Arrangements had been
made for her concerts at Nacez and Memphis based ON
her departure from here on Sunday. The boat however,
was delayed there yet time keep the appointments
and leave Sunday morning. This she at once refused
to do and declined 10 hold any conversation in regard to
The pecuniay luss II that the concerts will be held
but On different days-and after one Disappointment the
audiences will be much smaller-.H o. Crescent City.
C5 Baltimore March 81. 9 P. M-You will regret to
learn that Mr. }. 5. Skinner, Editor and proprietor Of the
Plough, The Loom. and Anvil" met with fatal acct
dent here this afternoon, about ocuck While in the
postofce building he accidentally fell throuyh the cellar
door head striking granite sill and fracurinp his skn
He spoke afterwards but died abou O'Clock in
the post,ce building. where for many years he had per-
formed the ardunus dutesof postmaster Mr.. Skinner was
probably 70 years Of age, and held in higher
eseem as well for his superior talents for his great
goodness of heart.
The CLIMAX REAcHED.-Wec clip the following adver.
semen frrm the advertising columns of the New York
Trib une of March Sih:
"WANTED.-A Protestant young lady, genteel and tidy
can, if dspused find very pleasant and ageesb home
with genee coored lady, lately married. living in very
private manner and having no company. Her clothes will
be found and packet money occasionally with The privilege
of learning dressmakng Address +. NJ, Tribune office
particulars be had by calling at ID Nassau st.
(basement.O
G- An ARRAY took place at Norfolk Tuesday between
the keeper Of drinking house and party sailors beong-
ing 10 the U. S. steam fgate Susguehanna, during which
the former deliberately fired three owling pieces into the
crowd reealed to the yard reloaded and again dischag
ab ham allu ndpd oh alsb Rnht NIo(.a
and Samuel Reed and severely manning Samuel Shannon
and TWO others. The sailors, it is said made the first
tack the landlord whose Cooper. He has been
committed 10 Jail.
OlIo SENATOR ELEoTEp-The contest in the Ohio
Legislature for United States Senator terminated on
the 10th inst, by the election Of Benjamin F. Wade,
Wing, WIN chosen on the twenty ninth ballot. This
gentleman elected for the full term Of six years. dating
from the 4h inst. will fill The vacated by the sI-
pration Of the term for which Mr. Corwn was originally
elected, and which lately occupied under Executive
appointment by MIR. Ewing.
MASSACHUSETTS SEHAroR-Anoher attempt was made
by the Massachusetts Legislature on the 10Th nst to
elect United States Senator and like the previous ONES
failed The was between MIR. Winthrop and Mr..
Sumner. On the l9,h ballot Mr. Sumner lacked nine Of
election. The time for making other trial post
poned two weeks The chances Mr. Sumner believed
10 be growing weaker There was much excitement on
The subject.
TIE BouNrY LAND L,w-The Re publica of yeser-
day contains lengthy decision of The Secretary The In
terror (lon A. H. H. Suart,) with reference the
signabiliiy of warrants under the Bounty Land Law
The Secretary reerates his former opinion that the law,
as it stands prohibits such assignments and rdcules the
idea that the intentions of members of Congress be Off
ciaIly noticed and acted upon by the Department.
Poor, YET MAKING MANY RIcH-Dr. Judson received
between four and five thousand dollars present for his
services as interpreter during the English and Burnan war;
NJ uhi of fha
Board for missionary purposes. He also received nearly
fourteen hundred dollars for The memoir ohis second wife,
which, also with self sacrificing devotion, he laid upon
the altar and died poor
by- The Rev. Robert J. Breckenridge has been nominal
ted by the people of Fayetle county, Kentucky for The Of
flee of Superintendent of Public Instruction in that Stale
He is the present incumbent and has exhibited such supe
ror qualifications for the place. that there little doubt OF
his election.
Ms. Chaplain, the abduclor of the slaves Of Messrs
Toombs and Stevens from Washington. on Monday for
eted his recognzance of 1000, by failing to appear be-
fore the Howard (Nld) District Court The Baltimore
Sun says the money forfeited is perfectly the
State, being it believes. deposited In bank.
es- The Legislaureof New York. on the 18th inst,
elected Hamilton Fish, Esq. United States Senator for six
wears from the 4h of March, 1851 Thus The great
atora struggle for The State of New York has ended
The Legislature was in session until two O'clock in Inc
morning before efitcing the election
n;- We regret 10 learn from article in the Buffalo
Commercial Advertiser that the thousands Of Irish Iaborers
employed the public works in the western part Of The
State Of New York armng themselves against each 9th
er. They rally as CHURCHMAN'S and Connaughmep.
,- Brevet Major General George NJ. Brooke. of the U.
s. Army died al San. AElonio, Texas. on the 9'h inst
Al the time Of his death he in Command OF the 9Th
military department, Ciexas.) and engaged in planning an
expedition against the Indians.
NJ Noun, Vernon the residence Of Gen. Washington
in Virginia was 81 nance after The English Admiral Yer
nun. who first brought Washington to the notice of The
English Cabinet and which led 10 his getting his first conf
mission.
= NJ. The Alexandra Gazette states that the fishing sea-
SON has commenced with much activity the Potomac
river few DAYS since al one ufihe landings few miles