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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

BARNuM AND LOLA MoNrEs.-The New York
Courier denies, upon good authority, that there is
any truth in the report that Barnum has entered
into contract with Iona Monies by which she is
TO come to America and appear in public under his
auspices. He received overlures 10 This end from
her, but they were declined. II seems TO be gene
rally believed that she intends paying US. very
shortly, visit. Late accounts state that she is
now in Paris making necessary preparations to re-
sumo her old vocation Of an opera dancer, and that
her debut will certainly be made in New York
In anticipation of her visit, portion of the Nor
them press advise the public TO afford no encourage
ment to- one whose profligaie life has made her name
familiar TO half the nations of the civilized world.
The suggestion is most excellent, but such is the
force of curiosity that we doubt whether it will be
generally adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

IT, The British Abolition Member Of Parlia-
ment, Mr.. George Thompson, has recently induIg-
ed in new discharge OF wrath against the United
States-the OCCASION being the anniversary ceebra-
ton in London Of the passage Of The West India
Emancipation Act. A letter in the n. York Journ-
al of Commerce says
Mr.. w. Wells Brown, Fugitive Slave, occu-
pied the Chair. Thompson, before he ranted, in
roducteda Rev. Nh. r. Matthews, with the Pc
culiar recommendation that he had been mobbed in
Kentucky for preaching emancipation. The NJ. r.
surpassed himself in the rancorous violence and
course grain Of the oboquy which he lavished on
America. The Rev. Mr. Matthews moved The con-
vocation by piteous narrative Of his adventures
The Kentuckians deliberated- they are
whether they should hang, drown, shoot, or tar and
feather the apostle and, finally, they threw him
into pond, and ducked him zen times, before they
could extract from him his solemn affirmation, that
he would never enter The State again. It is prob
able tina, he will observe this engagement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

FRoM INDIA AND CHiNA.-The last India mail
brings intelligence that the British East India
Company has occupied portion of IIindostan, call,
ed The Nisam's territory, as security for claim Of
about $5,000,000 long due, and with regard to
which more than usual fOrbearance has hitherto been
shown. The mismanagcment and disorder conse-
quent upon the incapable and vicious rule of the
Nzam leave no chance Of payment, and there can
be little doubt that eventually The rsual process of
abs rption will take place with regard 10 the whole
OF his Stale. 1t occupies about third part of Pc
n;nsuar India, and is situated exactly In its centre.
with Bombay ON the west. Bengal on the east, and
Madras on the south.
The China news seems to show that the insur-
reclion in that country is gaining ground, although
lille is known regarding its real objects or proba
biliies.
The advices from Siam state that The King Of
that country died on the Sd Of April, and That the
succession has fallen without contest TO his two
brothers, who jointly 10 occupy the throne, the
eldest of whom is well acquainted withthe English
language, and favorable to more open commercial
policy Comm. advertiser.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10
4. 2. ESKKIDOE, On.
JAMES ANDERSON, Sec.

Os- Great excitement prevails in iceland in con
sequence IF the law prohibiting the prelales Of the
Catholic Church from assuming their official IT,
Ties A great meeting &C the Catholics was to be
held at Dublin on the 10Th Of August. The Lon
don correspondent of the N. Y. Courier writes =
"The reqnisilion was signed By thirty three arch
bishops s. bishops, twentyon" peers s. song ofpeers
tweniy-nine menbersof parliament, ten baronefs
one hundred and twenty magistrates, and several
thousands of influential cergymen and laymen|"-
The Rev. Tresham D. Gregg has issued an ad
dress TO the Protestan,s of Dubn--'fhe members
Of the Holy Catholic Church''-caling on them te
attend the Papa meeting. He contends, that as
true "Catholics" they are not only entitled but
bound TO attend. and he will be there to guide then
proceeding 'Ehet riot of a formidable character
may ensue, the reverend gentlemen appears pre-
pared for.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

FUGITIvE SLAyES.-Twoc cases under the
Fugitive Slave Law, of unusual interest and
importance, have recently occurred IN New
York. In one of them, the execution OF the
law was shamefullv evaded by an Ignorant
OF dishonest judge; butin the other the law
was faithfully carried into effect. The first
case was that of the slave DANIEL, who es-
capped from Kentucky and was arrested at
Buffalo. He was taken before Judge CoNK-
LIN, of Auburn, on writ of habeas corpus,
and the Judge decided that no slave who
escaped from servitude prior to the passage
of the act can be recovered under the law.
Accordingly he was discharged, and imme-
diately hurried off to Canada. 1t is said
that the case will be carried before the Su-
preme Court.
The other case was that of q fugitive from
Columbia, South Carolina named BoLDING.
He was arrested in New York city, and the
claimants fully making out their title be-
fore Commissioner NELSON, an order for his
extradition was promptly granted. The
Richmond Times says:
''This is justly regarded as the most inter-
esting case that has arisen under the Fugi-
tive Slave law. The abolitionists resorted
TO the most novel devices to defeat the ends
Of the law-coutending that Bolding (who
is represented as bright mulatto) could not
be slave, because he was not of African
descent and had no African blood in his
veins, and that it became the duty of his
claimants to establish the fact that his moth
er was slave and of African descent, be-
fore they could hold him. Learned Pro.
fessors Of Physiology and Phrenology were
found in the city Of New York, who gave
it as their opinion that the fugitive was an
Indian, because his cheek bones and gener-
al features were entirely opposed to his be-
ing negro! The Commissioner very prop
erIy set aside the testimony of these learn
ed professors, and honestly and faithfully
& discharged his duty under the law"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

TIE "CAMrAIcS" IN SourH CARoLIsA:-We
find The following article of intelligence 10 The
Geenvle Southern Patriot" 9. M Auso, .1; i've in
c,oanv;lIe IN Saturday evening from the brigade
II pe5sasvis. and j. s9y"g {. with
vie vswed the lower regiment, in this district, and
this evening the citizens give him ball a. NC,
Bee Rec hail. To morrow he will review the upper
pertinent i His excellency is looking remarkably
we'll and stands the heat Of the weather ana The
fatiges of his campaign like one who had been az;
cusiomed TO the camp and the duties OF soldier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

GtoRrous News FROM MissIsslppI-A Iele-
qraphic despatch from the South announces tna' 10
Ihirtv-lhree counties of Mississippi from whloh re-
turns have been received, the Union Ilcke! ior lne
peon,e,s Convention has obtained majority OF
eioh, Thousand votes. Out oflhe thirty three coun
ties heard from. only one gives Secession mayor
,y. The word Secession" as mere usea' - ~,
to be understood in tbs same sense as - nIeu :"
South Carolina. 10 Mississippi as IN Alapana'
the Secessionists contend under present S.lcus'a
ces, merely for the abstract right Of o'a'e 10 Sc
oede from the Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

EDITORIAL CONFERENCE.-The Martins
burg Gazette suggests to the Editorial fra
ternity of Virginia, the propriety of holding
Convention in this place on the 26th IN
slant. We have several times made SIM
liar suggestion, but while, some other pa
pers have expressed their appreciation, va
rious circumstances have heretofore pre-
vented the assembling of such body. The
meeting of the two political Conventions,
however-one in this place and the other
in Charlottesville --about the time mention
ed by the Gazette, will doubtless bring to-
gether, or within this vicinity, many edi-
tors from every part of the State, and we
hope the suggestion will then be acted upon
Every publisher is subjected to heavy Pc
cuniary losses, and daily experiences incon'
veniences of one kind and another, which
can be prevented or removed only by the
concerted action of all engaged in the bust
ness. Let us then meet and consult in ref
erence to our mutual interests, and adop
such rules as may be thought best calcula
ted to promote the comfort and success o
all and at the same time render the pres
more efficient for good to the public. This
proposition seems to meet with genera
favor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

REVOLUTION IN lTALY.-There is general i'm
preston, among the observant minds Of Europe,
that Italy is again on the eve of violent and san
culinary revolution. Almost every foreign newspa!-
per that we reat-every one which dares to init
mate its opnions-is full of the forebodlnss as 10
some great trouble at hand. Even the conserva
tive papers of London and Paris do not suppress
their fears, and the silent military preparations OF
Austria show that the Government are not unaware
of what is in the wind. American travellers, re-
Gently returned from Europe, with whom tho edi-
for Of the New York Post has conversed, bring
with them the same conviction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

CHOLERA ON THE RED RvER.-The Red XIV
or Republican Of August 10 says that lbe cholera e
is occasoning dreadful mortality in that vic'n'y.
On the plantations Of Meredith Co'houn' wnele a.
bout seven hundred negroes are employed Ninety
had died. Among the victims were >; NJ; Ma.hy
oyerseer for Mr.. Colhoun, and Or. }. L. iat'ih'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

SCENES At ST. PAuL. MINSEsorA-Last Thurs
day was lively day in Sain. Paul; Indians all ovel
town with double eagles; and Third street, espe
cially, was converted into at extempore horse ba
zaar. Probably fifty horses were sold and swvapp
ed during The day. Our red neighbor's VIII re-
lieve the town of much crowbait. Dogsare also
in demand, which will, to certain extent, 'dlnln ,
ish the demand for sage here in town.
On Friday every Indian wtrp had been able 10
buy horse was snxions to try ms speed. Various
contests of ffeetness were witnessed between old
wheeling cart horses, running quarter races at the
north end Of Jackson street, the sand ankle deep
AS this is new wrinkle on the brow Of cvlIza-
ton here, very large multitude turned out to see
the es.-Pioneer, Aug. A.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

Observation-Disclosures, w.. Seytember T.
Returns from The greater part Of the State give
Williams. Wing, for Governor, 1888 votes
Red6eld. Free So, 9,034 and Robson, Demo-
crot. 1896. Williams luses about 100 votes com
nared with last year. when he had | 200 majority
over ALL The representatives stand 63 Wings, 81
CoaIi,onsis, and no choice. Same towns last
year--67 Wings, 50 Coalitioniss, and no choIce
Williams elected, and Wing Legislature chosen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

ALLIANCE BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND THE v.
SrArEs-The Philadelphia Bulletin understands
that the Chevalier Hulseman, minister from Aus
tria, will shortly lead TO- the hymenia alter, love
" and accomplished American lady from the onn-
nv South. We have not heard whether MIR. Web
sier has hsen consulted in regard TO this arrange
meat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

RICHMOND DIsTRIcr.-The Wing Dis
trict Convention met in Richmond on the
9Th inst, and re-nominated the Hon. JOHN
NJ. BORIS for Congress. The meeting was
highly enthusiastic,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10
THE ELECTIONS.

To prevent misconception in the public
mind in regard to the elections of October
aud December next, we give the true state
of the case as deduced from the Act OF the
18th of March, 1851, and the Schedule to
the new Constitution.
BY the It'll section of the act referred to,
the election for members Of the House Of
Representatives in the Congress Of the Uni
ted States, and for members of the General
Assembly of Virginia under the existing
Constitution, are postponed from April, the
usual time, to the 4th Thursday in October
next, the same day fixed by the Schedule
for the vote upon the amended Constitu-
ton.
The elections for members of Congress
will, of course, be final and conclusive,
whether the amended Constitution be re-
iccted or ratified,
If the amended Constitution be rejected
in October, the elections for members of the
General Assembly at that time, will be final
and conclusive also.
If the amended Constitution be ratified,
of which there can be little doubt, then by
the 5th article of the Schedule, another G.
lection for members of the General Assem-
bly, shall take place on the I'd Monday in
December according to the apportionment
and districts Of said amended Constitution.
By the 10th article of the Schedule, the
election of members of the General Assem-
bly, under the new Constitution shall vacate
the seats of those elected under the pres
ent. or old Constitution.
By the 18th article of the Schedule the
official terms of members of the General
Assembly, first elected under the amended
Constitution shall expire on the 3Oth of
June, 1858; and the first meeting be held
on the ID Monday in January, 1852, and
every two years thereafter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

TIME members of the "Henry Clay Society" arc re-
/ auestcd to meet al the Lecture room o, me EPm,
copal Church on Monday evening next =" ''-o s'0sk
fos the purpose Of re organizing
September 10, lSal,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

iez- The President has removed the Col
lector of the port Of New Orleans from Of
fee, for failure to perform his duty in allow
Ing the Cuban invaders TO leave that city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

GG- There is at The present time | institution
in the United States devoied exclusively TO the ed
ucatvn Of the deaf and dumb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

FRoM MExrco.-A Telegraphic despatch from
New Orleans announces that a serious disturbance
took place al Vera Cruz On the 2lst of August,
when the citizens rose 10 oppose the co lection ct
taxes by The Government. The military were
called out land six persons killed and several woun'
ded before the outbreak was queted.
A despatch subsequently received says that the
local authorities were worsted in the encounter,
and tina, in consequence blockade of the portby
the English was expected. We are at loss 10
understand why they should interfere, unless ihs
Objectionable tax was 10 be applied toward the qul-
dalion of the Mexican Indebtedness to BRUSH
subjects and had been levied under the threat Of the
adoption Of ulerior measures by the commissioners
of the British Government.
A resolution had been adopted in the Mexican
Congress recommending an alliance for offence and
defence between all the Spanish American Repub-
lies.
Advices from Northern Mexico, received at
Brownsville on the 9th Of August, were to the
effect that there was great distress in that secllon
consequent upon failure of the crups. The lndl-
ans were also very troublesome.-.M Y. CONNER
cial advertiser.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10
WINCHESTER MARKETS.
Week Ending Sept. 4.

FLouR-S4 90 a 81 90.
HEaRISGs-S5 Is a s 90.
SHAD-Sl2 90 a Is %.
BACON &c. per Id.
WHEAT-S0c 81.
OATs-45 u soc.
CoRS-@ 4 0lc.
RyE-65c.
lLAap-7c perlb.
PL.srEa-S5 90 per ton
FEArHEns-37 a 40c.
lIRox-S95 a 100 per ton.
p,,swAx-25c perib.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

R.Lrrmons CATTLE MAaKEr - Week ending SEP
,.r,bsT 5h-Tho offerings of Beeves at the scales On
Monday reached $50 head, Of which number goo so
.od 4, CITY butchers, 40 left unsod ano 90
were driven Philadelphia Prcrs ranged rom %
% to $500 on the hoof, equal to $500 So''i ne'
and averaging 50. 60 gross
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10
THE MAKKET PRICES.
sTAUNToN PRICES CURRENT.
fC,rrecfed ,ceekly for the Spectdtor,)

FLoun. SupriN. So IS
wHsAr,per Bush. 75c,
RYE, 50c
OARS, 33c
BUr1ER. Fresh Ito,
FEATHERS, Bic
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s RICHMOND MARKETS.
jIVeek Ending Sept. 4,

FLouR-S425 a so 90
CLovgRsEED-S5 5 %,
HERnISG-s Sc %.
SHAD 80 10.
BAcoN-il cts.
LAap-l0 cts. Kegs.
WHEAT so So.
CoRs MEAL-75c per bu
CoRS-65c.
WHrsKEy-Retfd. $50:
BuTrER-Firkin lie.
PLAsrER-S3&
SALr.-Sl 6J.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10
CALIFORNIA INTELLrGENCE.
The steamer Prometheus brings California dates

The steamer Prometheus brings California dates
to July 3lst.
The mining reports are more favorable than al
any time daring the year. Many canals have been
dug along the Lewis river and i,sribularies, which
had directed the water from its channels, and laid
open many rich deposits.
The Indians on the frontiers were very trube'
some, but those on Rogue river had been disPers
ed.
Owing to the efforts she vigilance committees
crimes had greatly decreased.
The $2,000.000 Of gold dust on board the steam
er Oregon at Panama may be expected, with the
California mails. by the Empire City.
The subject of agriculture is beginning to attract
considerable interest. 1t is estimated that there
are already 10000 persons settled and devoted &c
agricultural pursuits.
Business in San Francisco is brighniHg up, and
the merchants nothing damped by The many fires.
are building so rapidly that the city has assumed
nearly its original appearances.
Agriculture in California is becoming the source
Of wealth to all who preseveringly engage in it,
The abundance with which the fields are ladened
is enough to encourage the most sheptcal.
The farmers are laboring under the greatest dis
advantage, in not Knowing whether the Comms-
sioners will recognise their claims and make good
their titles. This is keeping many from going on
and making many Improvements, which they con-
template.
In San Jose, squirrels and gophers are making
sad havoc with the crops !; in many instances de-
stroying whole fields.
The miners the Mississippi bar are principally
engaged in carting dirt from the higher table land,
or bar, to the river, and there washing il, which
paysa fair profit.
On the North Fork, the United States company
have undertaken an enterprise which deserves the
greatest credit. They have nearly Completed the
rock cutting one-fourlh of mile in length and
twenty feet deep, which is TO direct the entire rv-
er from its natura! course and is one of the great
est works ever undertaken in California.
At Mormon Island continuous line Of race has
been dug for mile al an estimated costof$ ,OOO.
At Negro Bar the river is turned for one mile.
The method Of keeping the bed of the river dry
after turning The current, is by the use Of the Ar
chimedan pump.
The public buildings at Jelajco were TO have
been commenced on the first of August, contracts
having been made to that effect
Qnarlz mining, it is believed, will sooner or lat
er become permanent souce for obtaining gold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-09-10

BACKING OUT.-The Indicator Of the last
week accused the Senior Editor of this pa
per with being nullifer in 1882 This
week it says, "our information, it is true, is
not derived from the record, but it is deriv-
ed from persons who were present at the
Augusta meeting referred to-"
They say, they sag, just as we supposed
and as we predicted. And why not refer
to the record in making grave charge ?
Justice requires such reference. We can
tell the reader Misrepresentation and moi
Justice was the Editors purpose. Had
those records been consulted, the fact would
have appeared, that the ID resolution ofthe
Augusta meeting in 1882, and the one con-
demning modification" out and outwa u
unanimously adopted, Let your informer.
contradict it if they can.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-22


THE KENT COUNTY Observation-Disclosures
OF THE MURDERER.
HAyRE DE GRACE, APRIL l5 8 p. M.-There has beer
great excitement here to-day in consequence OF Inc aya
Of an officer from Chesteown, who Immediately proceeded
TO arrest man named Nicholas Murphy, on the charge
being of the murderers of the Cosden family at the
Georgetown Cross Rouds in Kent county
It will be remembered that man, named Ihomas Drum
mond was arrested in Cecil county, about the hrst OF March,
on suspicion having been connected with The MURDER
lodged in JAIL he has remained ever SINCE Inc cyl
dence against him was that Wednesday evening" 10Th u,
the of the massacre he disappeared from the neighbour
hood suddenly and without nng any cause for his de-
could give satisfactory account OF his
ments during the interval.
He alleged that he lodged at the house of by the
name of Ford who lives in the neghborhood of Black Bd)
on the night the murder which declaration Ford coobo-
rated but stated that Drummond did arrive at his house
until hour othe night One of the pockets of his
falcons bore the distinct Impression of bloody hand Muir
ply the arrested here to-day came forward and es-
fed that he and Drummond were out together on the after
noon and night of the murder hunting muskra,s.
Drummond notwithstanding this testimony was still held
for further examination and has confessed declaring
that Murphy Shelton Ford Stills and Taylor are the par
ties who committed the bloody outrage They have all oeea
arrested except Shelton and the officers in pursuit OF
him. This is the same Shelton, The miller, who was
among the FIRST arrested Ford is the same man who test
fed at the examination that Drummond did not reach his
house until after midnight.
learn from the officer who arrested Murphy that Drum
mond declares that he had hand in the matter himself
and that the only object of the band was punde-hat his
guilt only consists in knowledge OF the conspiracy before
the deed was committed.
Webster the uncle Of Mrs Cosden who has SO long rested
under the suspicion of having been the nsgato OF this
dreadful tragedy TO be in manner Implicated BY the
confession OF Drumond VINO intiates hat some OF 1e
Cosden family had not escaped and given the ALARM was
their intention have followed the work OF plumber and
blood and that other families would have been nassacrcd
the same night
cerned all the crowd assembled Ford and Stills have been
lodged in ia at Elkton Yours, w. w. L..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-22

them pass law always to admit II Tree Willie Il Sau'9 =.
purchased price M, exceeding siga 2n ana '
olt M hcr m les have sliding scale OF duty |" suit e
mice O1c or The other Of these pas must ac adopted !"
rrcvcnt people being imposed upon hS ni'4a S;r
hr.u.e hat is the AVERAGE mnNmnn price iatt lhihh
,hr C,rmrrs ever ought 10 pay one year wh aao'h"'
10 insure him mir profit though he may as many nave ~,
- E,, AZ $50 or $UG ton; bit ii il could hc had al i"
hn".nnd would use thai will not venture at present prizes
and rhe country at large he immensely bH"eh'ed IL
advantages derived from lis use, in any o Tho STATE
80 ts, in vr,ins and that upon the poorest ani b'
even hee is possible that line plaster bone d,s' "na t'
s,e.' T am arcntiv in hopes the late discovery n
bed Of pho pha,o me in New York and Hs 1sI, VIII %"
e. bc substitute Tor guln" rs consideration p"i"H
I n,ng nropcv OF that is derived from the same
ino nv, ~, in The bones OF the fish
D., have already span my }aTa entirely 10" i',a an"
; = ,h on,,nd,r for Il private cGniaO, when nope
soon 10 hnvc with many Of the s1no u i"y o mo"
il ~ NV If Florida one Of the Fl Doados thai lnany
IN nr r IN. used 10 so To- before HEY found he ways n
meaos Of r,iziag the lands around NE Ola 3'Sssa1
remain you: friend ',oL"-N
Cy,pir.ros s. C., ArRIL ~, leol