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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28
rp1scopAL CONVENTION.

As announced in our paper of Wednes-
day last, the Convention Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church for the Diocese OF Virgin
ia, met in this place on that day. About
fifty clerical members were present, besides
lay delegates and large number of ladies
and gentlemen drawn together by the exer-
cises from all parts of the State. The O.
pening sermon was preached on Wednes-
morning by the Rev. Mr.. KlNKLE, Of Lynch
burg, and was an able and highly interest
ing discourse. Dealing in subjects sacred
and momentous, pulpit performances should
not be compared and criticised as other pub
lie discoHses, and certainly their merits
are not generally a fit subject for ordinary
newspaper remark, but having heard the
Reverend gentleman above alluded to at
the Methodist Church on Sunday night, as
well as on the first occasion mentioned, we
may be permitted, without intending to make
any nvidious distinction, to express our
high appreciation of his ability and eihcien-
cy as preacher of the Gospel. The Pres
byterian and Methodist Churches having
been rendered by their respective authors
ties to the Convention, their pulpits were
occupied every day, morning and night, by
ministers connected with the body. Long
may the mutual charity and brotherly kind
ness manifested on the occasion of the meet
ing, by protesting christians of different de-
nominations towards each other, be felt in
this community.
We learn that the proceedings of the Con-
vention were characterised by much har-
mony, and all passed off to the entire salts
faction of those Immediately concerned with
them. No business ofspecial interest trans
PRED, except the purchase by the Conven-
ton of the Female Institute located at this
place. In accordance with the original de-
sign of its founders, the Institute will here
after be under the exclusive control OF the
Diocese, the Convention having determin-
ed to raise the sum of $1,000 to pay off the
debt still standing against it. The whole
cost of the spacious and elegant establish
ment was, we learn, about $4,000.
On Sunday afternoon Missionary meet
ing was held in the Episcopal Church, al
which addresses were delivered by the Rev.
Mr.. Cook, of New York, the Rev. Mr.. Nell
SON and Bishop JOINS. The interest of the
meeting was enhanced by the circumstance
that six persons Including MIR. NELSON
and family were present, who will in
short time leave this country for China, as
Missionaries.
The exercises Of the Convention were
closed on Sunday night, at the Episcopal
Church, by an affecting address to the Cler-
gy of the Diocese, by Bishop JOINS, dehv-
cred before the most crowded audience We
have ever seen assembled in one place
For the last day OF two, the venerable Bish-
op MEADE was prevented from appearing
in public by slight indisposition. Weare
pleased to learn that he has entirely recov-
cred. The next session of the Convention
will be held in the City of Richmond, com.
mencing on the Ord of May, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

ReTugN OF DISAPPOINTED CGBAEITEs.-The
Savannah News ofibe 18Th announces lie arrival in
this city oftweniy-fiv men more from jacksonville
who were connected with the late Cuba movement.
The News says:
During Tie past week there had arrived. in
the nelghburhcod Of Jacksonville sumo three hun
dred men with upwards Of a hundred and hiiy
horses. from different paris of Is Slate and Flor
ida, whose intention It was 10 have joined The Gu
ba expedition. These men have been enca mped
near that town for upwards of a week. and, having
learned on their arrival that the expedition had
heen postponed for The present. are now returning
TO their homes.
III is estimated that since the com nencement of
the late movement upwards of fifteen hundred men
have from time to time arrived in The vicinity Of
jacksonville, with a view IN embark from that
point. Disappointed by the arrangement " The
plans of their leaders, they have been forced TO
dsband and return.
The United States steamer Legare was sill
cruising of The coast, and searching every vessel
that passed."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

THE CHURCH AND SLAvERY.-in the
General Assembly of the New School Pres
byterian Church, in session at Utica, New
York, four memorials on the subject of sla-
very have been presented. This is an I'M
usually small number, and the memorials
are said to be "kind in spirit and decorous
in manner" The committee to whom they
were referred, reported unanimously that the
action of the last Assembly was generally
acquiesced in by the Church, and that 1t
was their duty and privilege to leave the
subject as it was placed by that action
The Rev. Mr.. DICKINSON, of Ohio, (the as
sociate of the Hon. J. r. GIDDINGs, who
was prevented from being present by an ac-
cident, said if such should be the decision
of the Assembly, flame would be kindled
in his region. He delivered a TRADE against
slavery, and'insisted on some action that
would bring facts to light in reference to the
condition of the slaves. Before disposing
of the report the Assembly adjourned for
the day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

The WoRLp's FAIR.--The Agent Of the u
nited States at the great London Exhibition
EDWARD RIDDLE, Esq, in recent letter,
expresses his regret and modification at the
poor figure made by the American contribu-
tons. In quality the articles do well e.
nough, but they fall short in quantity what
was expected. The close of the exhibition
Will be postponed, perhaps, to the first OF
November, and articles from our country
will be admitted up to the first of August !;
Mr.. RIDDLE therefore urges that other con-
tributions shall be sent over. He says
Flannes, cloths calicos, cambrics, shoes, hats,
hosiery tools, machinery mot for steam motion, for
there is no further room for that cutlery nails,
muske,s, swords, glassware, cotton, tobacco, rice,
tarfed cordage, and know not what else and what
not are wanted here fully TO impress upon the ma
lions gathered upon this spo, what we really are as
nation. Even at the late day at which ship
ments would arrive, we shall be but fitIs if at all
in the rear in point Of time, Of many European ma
tons. And have this to say, that could our coun
trymen be here upon the spot for but single day
and winessthe regret that every American feels in
the full consciousness of the greatness OF ms coun-
try, and what she might have done, he would send
the very carving knife from his table, or the blank
ct from his bed, before his country should be other
than ftly and fully represented in her productions
and. resources before the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

ExcHAcE BAsK, At NoRFoLK-Consloe,..a,
excitement has been created al Norfolk, !" =,
to the Exchange Bank Of Virginia 10 .;a' n;,sc,o,
seems thai The Governor appointed ce'ta." O.e.~'
Of the bank. on he part OF Inc Ias m md an =,
ry to the wishes of the sha'0 ,hs p,ssdea,
temp, To turn oui ofoflice Mr: onaIP. me r'es'uen
of The Bank. Failing in iher at,empl TO accom-
plish their purpose these ota,e Drec'o's nave ue.
Glazed that paper shall ne discounted as 'ong ~
Mr.. Sharp remained President. Indignant al mus
the Stockholders have sent committee of gent'e
."o ,n Richmond to request The Governor to re-
n"ta ,be appointment Of the obnoxious Directors
and 10 nut nihers in their places. No little feeling
among Tho business community Of Nor'"k, ~ con n
known what vii! be tho rcsult.-.4lercndris Go
1ctfs
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hy- We have already stated that the Maryland
State Contention closed its labors on "Wednesday
morning last at 2 o'clock. The Constitution which
i, formed contains substantially the following pro-
Visions
sBiennial sessions ofthe Legislature after 1858.
each session limited TO the 10Th of March State
elections hereafter TO occur on the first "Wednesday
of Novm'r Delegates 10 serve lwoyears Senators
under The New Constitution 10 re divided into two
classes. the first TO 90 out OF office in two years,
and those elected in November, 1858, 10 serve four
wears, SO that one. half will be chusen every two
years at the election of delegates.
administers of the Gospel are made Ineligible to
either House. Divorce bills sre prohibited, and
msiority of the whole number of both Houses Tequ'
red &c pass law. Parties, immediate or seconda-
~, to duel, Ucapacilated 10 hold any ofhce OF trust
or profit Legislature empowered 10 pass laws to
protect property of wife from debts OF husband, ana
to exempt FIVE hundred dollars worth OF The prop
erty of The debts from execution. Imprisonment
FOR debt is abolished. Compensation of salaries Of
all Stale officers, except the Governor, limited 10
$4,000. Vo,ers required to reside in the State
Twelve months, and in the county of election dis
trct six months. Influencing a voter by brides or
by frce 10 disquaify the party offending from hol-
ding any office of trust or profit, and from voting
forever thereafter and the same disqualification to
vote is provided against any person over twenty
one wears, who may be convicted OF larceny or 9th
er infamous crime, unless pardohed BY the Cover
nor. Judges to be elected every ten years. and
each Court is to have clerk to be elected tor SIX
years. The Offices of Chancellor and Register IN
Chancery are to continue two years after The adop-
ton of the new Constitution, and then TO be abol-
ished.N
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

70 The first election in Richmond, for
city officers under the Amended Charter,
came off last Wednesday. Seventeen Off
GERS, besides Councilmen, were elected by
the people, Gen. LAMBERT was reelected
Mayor. The Dispatch says the Commits
sioners, the clerks, the people, and the press
are all heartily sick of the New Charter,
and that while thereis no serious opposition
to the election of the leading officers by the
people, the large number now submitted to
The popular vote cannot be tolerated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

- The MINERAL SPRINGS OF VIRGINIA, 5v
William Burke, NJ. D.-A new edition of
this work has just been issued and we are
indebted to the publishers, NIessrs. Morris
g. BRoTHER, of Richmond, for copy. 1t
Is work Of much value to persons contem-
plating avisit to the Springs in search of
Of health, and variety of miscellaneous
pieces found IN it, give it a degree of gen.
, eral interest. For sale by R. CowAN, Staun-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

CONVENTIONS OF MISREPRESENTATION We'd
nesday last the House Of Representatives Of Mas
sachuselts by nearly party vote, passed bill call
ing Convention 10 amend the Constitution Of the
State. This seems to have been movement on
the part of tire Coalition majority which was not
asked for by tho people. To their approval, how
ever, The bill will have to be submitted beore 1t can
be carried into effect. Tho Boston Atlas remarks
that there is no more necessity for Convention To
amend ths Constitution, even ifan exigency exist
ed for amending il, than there is for fifth wheel
to cuach, as the Constitution contains provision
authorizing the Legislature 10 amend it whenever
two thirds of the House shall so decide.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

SHOCKING MURDER IN CHAELoTTE.-Weh have
received letter from highly respectable gentle
man of harlo,te county, by which we are inform
ed that Mr.. John Wilson, a son of Mr.. Nathaniel
Wilson, Esq, If that county, and brother of our
neighbor, Mr.. j. II. Wilson, merchant in this
place, was most myserousy and brnlally murder
ed on the 18th inst, on his own plantation. 1t APP
pears that Mr. Wilson had forbidden persons from
hunting on his farm. and hearing the report of a
gun on hispremises, he took his own gun and went
in the direction of she mise ; but nothing more was
known of him until he was found in branch where
he had evidently been dragged by the murderer,
his body perforated by rifle ball, and his own gun
living loaded by his side. Life was not extinct
when he was first found, but he had passed the
power Of speech. and survived but few hours.
Mr.. Wilson was unmarried. aged about 81, and
was generally esteemed in his neigh"rhood for his
moral habits, and many guod qnaes; and the
news of his untnely end has fallen with appalling
severity on his aged parents and family connexions.
The event has caused much excitement in the
neighhorhond aud the greatest eyeri'ins ara making
to ferret out the murderer.-Lynch. Vuginian.
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1xrEnEsTrNo rxAMlNATIoS.

The annual examination Of the pupils at
the Virginia Institution for the. Deaf and
Dumb, and Blind, took place on Wednes-
day evening last, in the presence Of an UNI
usual number Of deeply interested specta-
tors. A multitude of strangers, tarrying
with us during the session of the Conyen-
ton, were in attendance, and were mani
testify pleased with the exercises Of the &C.
casion. The examination which was highly
satisfactory to ALL spoke well for the dill
gence of the Professors, and "trumpet
toneued" for the noble Institution commit
ted to their charge. No one can witness
such an exhibition, and fail to pronounce a
hearty benediction upon the great charity OF
our State. The mute but eloquent language
of the dumb-boy ,ciH>touch the heart, and
the sightless eye of the educated blind girl,
as she 'traces by fingers touch, the way
70 happiness and heaven" often brings the
sympathising tear to those blest with the
faculty of vision. In wisdom this blessed
Institution was founded-with liberality it
has been sustained, and on the cornerstone
of its massive and imposing structure should
be inscribed, in mercy-"esto ps1petua."
AT the conclusion Of the exercises, Bish-
op JOINS, delivered an address, in which
he took occasion to express for himself and
the audience, the high qualification they had
experienced. They had felt, their hearts
glow with gratitude to the founders of the
Institution, but above all to the "giver OF
every good and perfect gift" from whom
cometh even the disposition to alleviate HUI
man suffering and misfortune. The Bish-
ops remarks were happily conceived and
served the purpose of an appropriate after
piece to the previous interesting and heart
stirring exercises.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

SULPHUR WELI.---Some two years ago,
Mr.. NJ. KERsH, Of this County dug well
on his land, and the water that was reach
ed proved to be strong White Sulphur. We
are informed that number of invalids fire.
ouented ltlast summer, and found much
benefit from the use ofthe water. 1t is sit
uased between Mt. Sidney and Mt. Merid-
=, a mile from the latter, and about fifteen
miles from this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

! A WILD MAN OF THE Woops.-Ihe Memphis
| ENQUIRER gives an account OF wild man recently
discovered in Arkansas. Ii appears tina, during
March last. Mr.. Hamilton Of Greene county, Ark,
while out hunting with an acquaintance. observed
drove of cattle in state OF apParen, alarm evl-
denty pursued by some dreaded enemy. Halting
for The purpose. they soon discovered as the animals
fled by Them that they were followed by an animal
hearing the unmis,akable likeness of humanity. -
He was gigantic structure, the body being cover
ej with hair. and The head with long locks tina;
fairly enyeloped his neck and sholders. The "wild
man after looking at them deliberately for short
time turned and ran with great speed. leapng from
twelve TO fourteen feet al time. His footprints
measured thirteen inches each
This singular creature. me Enquirer says mas
onu been inuwn, additionally, IN ST. Francis,
Green and Pnnse.t Counties, Ark. sporlsmen and
hunters ha wing described him seventeen years since.
A planter. indeed, saw him very recently, bur
withheld his information es he should moi BIZ cred
lied mill the account Of Mr.. Hamilton and his
friends placed the existence OF the animal beyond
cavi
A GREAT deal OF interest is felt in the rc1Iter, by
the inhabitants of that region, and various conIec
lures have been veniured in regard to him. The
mos, generally entertained idea appears To be ina
he was survivor Of the earthquake disaster which
desoared that region, in 1911. Thrown hrl p'ess
upon the wilderness by that disaster, II is probable
tina, he grew up in his savage stale, until ne now
bears only the outward resemblance OF humanity.
So we'll authenticated have now became the &C
counts oflhis creature that an expedition Is organ
izing in Memphis. by Col. David G. Cross aud
DIR. Sullivan, TO scout for him.
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me-. We copv below. from the Washington Re

n- We copy below. from the Washington Re-
public an interesting table Of the population of the
United States, prepared at the Census Bureau, ex-
hibiiing the superintendent Of Congressional Rep
resentatiyes under the law of the last Congress
We understand the correctness of The returns are
moi yet entirely vouched; but we presume they are
sufficiently so as to render il probable there will be
no change in the appointment as given.
SEVENTH CENSUS.
Population ofMe United Sttes .apportonment
,f Rpnrecp,JuJIppe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

fa5- Master Tommy Currin. a boy offonrlee o., re
siding in Kildare, (reand, has eloPed WIN MIS- ~
Eliza ia girl aged ihirteen-'he servant g'l'
who managed The affair as confdante,,, being DE-.
tween fifteen and sixteen years old. Inc Juvehll'
furi,iye took with her sl4 belonging to her ho!n
err and the boy and girl have proceeded TO America
together.
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2o,Os7 300 3,l79,589 81 $685.
23.267,495

The METHODIST CHURCH CAsg.-Ths case
is upenpd in the United States District Court, n.
York, before Judges Nelson and Belts. The court
room was crowded, and several Methodist clergy.
men were present. The following is an accurate,
though brief statement uf The case:
The Rev. Francis Harding, a Shareholder of the
State of Virginia. was suspended by the Baltimore
Conference, which was held about year previous
10 the General Conference Of 1874, for his cnnnec
lion with slavery. The action of this body was
afterwards confirmed by the General Conference,
which also suspended Bishop Andrew from the
performance Of his official duties. because Of his
huld;ng slaves whom he had obtained possession of
by marriage, and Of his refusal 10 llberale them.
In consequence Of the course taken by the Gem
eral Conference, the Sunlhern delegates declared
that continued agitation of this subject would
compel them either 10 abandon the slave Siaies or
separate from The North.
The Southern delegates afterwards agreed upon
what was called a plan Of separation. and a
Southern Convention he'd on their return home.
resolved 10 establish separate organization (; but
the Northern Conference, which had pussesslon of
the funds, refused TO give any share niitem To that
division of The Church. which now became known
as the Southern Methodist Church
After this refusal. Southern Commissioners were
appointed BY the General Conference (South) To
institute this suit for he recovery of between seven
and eight hundred thousand dollars. the amount
claimed by them as part owners Of the general fund
previous 10 The separation, and which is al present
invested in The Methodist book establishment of
Ohio, New York, and the charitable fund Of Phil
adelphia.
The counsel employed on the part Of the PLAIN
lifts are Mr. D. Lord and Reyrrdy Johnson. and
for the defendants Messrs George Wood and Ru
fus Choale. Mr.. Thomas Ewing has also been
retained as counsel for the plaintiffs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

&as The Wing Convention which net at
Farmville, on the Goth instant, nominated
Col. P. A. BOILING, of Cumberland, as a
candidate to represent that district in Con-
gress. Col. 3, has accepted the nomina-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

RxfssrArED-As will be seen by The following
paragraph from the Lexington Gazette ms cadets
who were lately dismissed from the Institute nave
been feinstated:
at affords us great pleasure TO announce mat t,le
t,usntu four Cadets. of the graduating Glass; VINO
we're dismissed from the Institute short he since
f,r dsobedience of orders have been relnslaed ny
the Board Of Visitors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

AcqUITTEp.-M JOHN PATTERSON, who
unfortunately caused the death OF man
named Ross, few weeks since, was tired
before the County Cour! on Monday, and
acuuitted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

As, Messrs. ELLIOT s. NYE, of Rich
mond, propose to publish Gazateer and
Directory for the State of Virginia, and their
agent, MIR. JOHN A. LEMosY, is now in
town collecting materials for the work. See
the Prospectus published in this paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

o. REPUTATION IN TExAs.-Col. Greer, a
candidate for The Guvernorship Of Texas, has issu.
ed an electioneerng circular, which goes The
whole figure for repndatng the State debt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-28

AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY.---The
Board of Trustees have unanimously elect
ed Rev. VIM. B. Brown, of Hillsboro'
North Carolina, Principal of this Institution.
Mr.. B., it is said, possesses peculiar quail
iications for the position, and it is thought
the Seminary will open on the list Of Sep
TENDER under very hattering auspices.
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lu-Galveston dates to the 9Th have been received
A great controversy WIS going on about the Stale
debt The papers are urging the creditors to NEE
the State on sumo fair ground Of compromise.