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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

COMMODORE CLAIBoRNE--Our old friend,
Commodore Claiborne, has been in trouble in
Washington, as will be seen from the annexed ex-
tract from The correspondence Of the Richmond En-
qurer. A gentleman, recently from the Federal
City, states that the Commodore behaved gaIantly
in The affair, bearing down upon his assailant in
beautiful and seamanlike style. and delivering his
fire with great precision and effect PET. Int.
"Commodore Claiborne of your city, gentle
manly clerk" in some Of the Departments. on
Monday morning, played Mendoga upon The from
tai of the cranium of Mr.. Thomas of the Irwin Ho-
tel. Some difficulty Of language having passed be
tween the two old gentlemen, the cold Commo
dore," true to his Virginia spunk, requested Mr..
Thomas to withdraw his offensive remark, which
the latter refused 10 do; 10 consequence of which,
tho Commodore laid him his length IN The barroom.
Then ensued scene better to be fancied than |
can describe. Mr., Thomas sloped from the "old
Commodore" ir quick time. 1t was rich scene.
but Thomas got what he deserved. for insulting
une Of the "ast of The cock'd hats! !" Of the old
Virginia line"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

o. The North China Herald Of January lS,
gives an account of colony Of Jews. recently dis
covered in the interiOr of China. Their pronunci-
a'ion differs ia nothing from that Of the Chinese
they sound therefore neither the b. the e, or the r..
in Hebrew, their pronunciation resembles very lit
lie that of the German and Polish jews. They
have the same calendar that is common to the Is
raelites, as well as The custom of saying the prayer
after the renewal of the muon. They calculate the
festival of the law on the 9th day of the feast Of
Tabernacles, and hence may be referred like sim
ilary in all usages founded on tradition. They
believe in purgalory hell, paradise. universal udg
ment and the resurrection of the dead. They admit
of angels, cherubim and seraphim. They have no
particular symbul for the articles of faith Their
children are circumcized a, eight days old. The
SaR5ah q ae s DIV ibat 5sS
on the preceding day. They marry only among
themselves. They take no pains To propagate their
religion, and never make proselytes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

e. The RAeLAND Will Case, removed
from Louisa County to Richmond, has re-
Gently been decided. after a long and inter
esting trial The Will has been sustained
BY the jury, and thus so or 90 negroes iber-
sted and the entire property of their testator
devoted to their use. The Richmond Dis
patch appropriately remarks that this case
offers singular commentary upon the re-
peated declaration Of Northern fanatics, that
the colored man cannot meet with justice
10 the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

ODD FELLOWS PRocsssIoN.-Th procession
of Odd Fellows in this place on Tuesday last, was
an interesting and imposing affair. There were
some seventy Of the Fraternity in procession, all
atired in the rich regalia worn by the Order
The address was delivered in the NJ f.. Church,
by John l.. Peyton, Esq, Of Staunl1n. and was a
beautiful and eloquent exposition ofthe origin, pur-
poses, designs, and destiny of this bruiherhood.-
The address was listened 10 with marked interest
by the large assem5age of both sexes present, all
Of whom, wo doubt not, were ready to accord 10
The speaker, talents and requirements Of high or
der The services at the Church were opened by
the singing Of an Ode by the members of the Or
der, and prayer from the Rev. Mr.. Rude, of
Shenandoah, and closed with The benediction by
the same Rev. gentleman. The procession then
returned to the Fall from whence they had started
preceded by the Mt. Crawford Band Of Music,
whose Strains gave an additional yes; and pleasure
to the interesting incidents and ceremonies Of the
Rockingham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

CAPTURE OF SEA-Cow-Nlessrs. Clark and
Burnham lately succeeded in capturing sea cow
near Jupiter Inlet, Florida. The animal was
caught in net, was male, and was nine feet
three inches in length They succeeded in taking
it alive and shipped it to Charleston for exhibition.
1t was very wild when frs, captured, but soon be-
came quite tame, and ale freely Of grass, Sc. It's
tail is in the shape of fan and is two feet five
inches broad. II has no hind ieee lis fore feet are
similar TO lhuse of turtle. and it has nails like
those Of The human hand. but no claws It's mouth
and nose resemble those Of COW, it has teeth on
the lower jaw, but not one on the upper. female
was also taken. hut il was So large, and. becoming
enangled in the net made such desperate exertions
TO escape, thai the capiors compelled 10 shoot
was fifteen feet long.-Liuing Age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

PAoKiNG FLouR.-lt has, we believe, been a
dspuiabe question among millers for many years,
whether ,e quality Of flour is affected by tho man
ner of putting it up, whether flour closely pack
ed will keep from soufing as long as if Loosely
packed. The question is one of considerable i'm
,ortance to milers ana dealers, as the annual loss
es caused by flour souring are heavy. The follow
ing particulars of an experiment made in Clncin-
natl will therefore be Of interest:
In May l84l, ten years agn Mr.. A. F.. Arm
strong who was then and is sill Flour Inspector
took tight half barrel and filled it loosely with
fur, and put it away in place possessing no 9TH
er than ordinary advantages as warehouse. Mr..
A. examined the flour abuut twice year, and he
informed us that the article did not undergo any
change until the fifth year, when il became some
what rancid, and it did not sour until the ninth
year. At the end of the fourth year it was in per-
feet order A sample Of The article was exhibited
On Charge on Saturday last. and there was moth
ing peculiar in the appearance, SMELL or iasie, ex-
cept that it was little sour and rancid.
The experiment has satisfied MIR. Armstrong
that -four ousely packed would be preserved in
goud order, much longer Than that put mp IN The
ordinary manner. This is certainly a matter well
worthy the attention Of millers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02
he. The Wings of Pennsylvania held a

to- The Wings of Pennsylvania held
State Convention last week, at Lancaster,
to nominate candidates for Govern or, Canal
Commissioner and Judges Of the Supreme
Court. The present Governor, the Hon.
w. F. JOHNSTON, was nominated for rec
lection, and Mr.. MEREDITH, late Secretary
of the Treasury of the United States, was
nominated as one of the Judges. The Ma
tional Intplligencer says:
5 During the session sundry resolutions
were passed, in which the present tariff is
strongly condemned; the people of Pennsyl-
vania declared to be loyal to the National
Constitution, and ready at all hazards to
carry its provisions into effect; that the adj
iustment measures of the last Congress shall
be faithfully observed by the Wings of that
State that the present National Admins
tration, under the guidance of President
Fillmore, possesses the unbounded conf
dence of the Wings of Pennsylvania; also,
one recommending Gen. Scott as the most
deserving and available candidate for Pres
ident in 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

g1The cheap Postage law went into OPP
Grafton yesterday, and consequently our
paper now goes free to all subscribers re-
siding in the County of Augusta. The price
of the paper is thus virtually reduced by
fifty cents, and we may reasonably ex-
pect some increase Of our list of subscribers.
1t may not pc generally known tonewspaper
subscribers out of the County of publication,
that while the postage is materially reduced
to them, the new law requires it to be paid
quarterly in Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

0o- The death of the Hon. Spencer Jarnagin,
formerly U. S. Senator from the State of Ten
npssee, is announced in telegraphIc despatch
from Memphis He is reported TO have died of
cholera, in the night Of the24th ult
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

&S~ The English papers continue to sheer
at the American articles exhibited at the
Worlds Fair. We may well suppress any
feeling of anger, in view of the favorable
contrast afforded between the exhibitors
themselves of the two countries. If the
English have reason to boast of their inge-
nuity and skill, they have as much reason
to blush on account Of their servility. The
London Times giving an account of a visit
of the Queen to the Crystal Palace, says:
Lips and tongues, that before ordinary
mortals would run freely on in the labors Of
explanation, become confused and falter
when the Queen asks what they have to
show. There were many manifestations
of that kind yesterday, and one distin-
guised contributor, manufacturer of war
like weapons, too, fainted under the ereite-
n,eni.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

A5= The wheat harvest commenced in
this County last week, and sorry one it is
to most of our farmers. Many Of them will
scarcely make their seed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

os- vi learn from The Savannah papers that the
Hon. Rben Toombs has been nominated as The
Union cldIale for Congress from the eigh III dis
,rict of isorga; c. II Hopkins, Esq for the
first /; aa the Hon, Charles Murphy for the fourth
district.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

10 p Saturday morning The Secretary Of War
issued siructuns for the enforcement Of an uld or
der pr9ribing the size of whiskers to be worn by
our arI officers. Mus;achios and goaiecs are ex-
pressl ,brbdden.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

Nc At late horse race in England 50 horses
were entered. One man lost four hundred thou
sand dolla:s on single bet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

Court MARrIAL.-A general Court Mar
tial is now sitting in Washington City, for
the trial of Brevet Brigadier General Tall
coTT, Chief of the Bureau of Ordinance, on
charges preferred against him by the Sec
rotary of War. He is accused of having
made contract for the purchase of 500
tons OF shot and smells, In violation of orfii-
nance regulations; ofdisobedienceto orders
of the Secretary; and of making false state
ments in regard to the transaction referred
to. The National InteHigencer says that
the Court is the most imposing looking to
the character and rank in the Army ofthose
who compose it,-that has ever been as
sembled IN this Government since the War
of the Revolution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

& Mr. WEBSTER was at Capon Springs
Hampshire County, last week with his fam
lily, soIourning for few days. At Win
chester-where he delivered speech of a.
bout twenty minutes length-and wherever
else he paused on the route, his reception
by the people was most enthusiastic. The
Farmers of Hampshire intended to enter
tain him at Public Dinner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

MANAGERIE.-Day afterto-morrow, Quick
s. Co.'S. Mammoth Menagerie of wild ami
mails will be exhibited in Staunton. 1t is
said to be fine collection.
"The Lion will be there
The Tiger and the Bear;
Oh! come, won't you go
And see The Monkey show"
Persons who have examined the singular
skull at our office will of course attend this
exhibition for the purpose of finding out the
species of animal to which it belonged. If
all go to see the elephant who have been to
see the skull, Quick s. Co. will drive a
fine business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

O., Miss FREDERIcKA BREMER, the dis
tinguished anthoress, paid flying visit to
Staunton on Wednesday last, on her return
to Charlottesville from "Weyer's Cave" -
The wish to be present at the Commence
ment exercises of the University, made her
sojourn brief. We understand, however,
that she expressed herself greatly pleased
with this section of country, whose green
fields and quiet farms reminded of her own
country, Sweden, and will take occasion to
visit us again. During her stay, she was
entertained at the residence of Col. BALD
WIN, to whom she had letters of introduc-
ton from the Secretary of the Interior.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-02

OniOn hOugn the pOiltIcdl dnulOueS VI MI
Fillmore, we cannot but pleased sVirgnians, that
he has met with so proper reception. May the
conservative spirit of our people and their doctrines
operate iavorably upon him, and stimulate him TO
course that will best promote justice tn The South
and security TO the Constitution and the Union!
The proceedings on Friday, are copied mainly
frnna tHu DteId'c, as WII1ws
Yesterday morning President Fillmore spent two
or three hours in viewing the city and some of the
manu- factories, accompanied by few friends He
seemed TO be much gra,ifed by what he saw.
Eleven o'clock was the hour appointed for the
formal welcoming of he President. At that hour
ne was escorted 10 the Capitol, and Conducted to
the "South Poarch, ''-io that place where stood
Daniel Webster in 1910, "beneah the October
sum-" and delivered The speech which was so ia
nous at that day. The porch was already crowd
ed with spectators, the ladies comprising consd
cradle portion of the assemblage. On The ground
beneath, and in front Of the porch, some thousands
Of citizens had congregated TO and to hear Pres
ident Fillmore. He was loudly cieered as he ad-
vanced aud took up his position. Mr.. Mcfarland,
then delivered an address TO the President to which
he responded as follaws:
Mr. Chairman: This very fatterng reception
from the Capitol of the Old Dominion, leaves me
no language adequate to express the grateful emo
lions Of my heart. That should have received
such welcome from any part ofihe Old Dominion,
would have been gratifying TO me, but to have re-
ceived it from lis Capital, and from its citizens at
large, causes emotions of gratitude that are over
whellning This is tile first time ever had The
pleasure of seaing Virginia and Virginia life. Sir,
have passed through the lower parts ofyour State.
was anxious not only 10 visit your cities and your
noble rivers, but your hospitabe inhabitants.
wished to look at some of those noble plantations
for which Virginia, as Virginia, has been ceebra-
ted. 1t was granted 10 me; and must say, sir,
have witnessed those scenes which have impressed
upon my mind that it is impossible should have
seen any thing but the fairy land of Virginia.
cannot conceive it possible that a Stale so large
and extensive this can exhibit many such beaut-
fnl plantations. so highly cultivated, as had the
pleasure Of witnessing yesterday, as ! sailed up
your nnble river that leads to this beautiful city
/ watched with anxious sociiude the frs, appear
ance Of The spires, but regret to say that they were
barely visible when the shades ofnight closed over
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-29
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 1904

no. " b. p.LAss the American Newspaper Agent 10 the on,
paper the oiues OF Boston, Ne" ON
duly spow take advertisements ana
required HIS roceip" VIII be
regarded az psynaen His Offices Congress street
York. Tribune budng Philadelphia, nozti~es, corner
Third h Chestnut streets.
nTwLAa GosLSiH Richmond virsns general asen
Virginia. by travelling agents b PuLLsH and JAMES
QyMr q. w. JANIS, No Harrison street. Cincinnati, ONO,
travelling agent States assisted BY Messs
}. r. SMITH, T. Dxsr, JAsos TASLoR, W. AsnsrkoHa w
RAMSAY Da JOSHUA wApswoErH, ALKI. Il. Laws, and H.
GaAvgs.
ufM HksRY M LEWIS, OF Montgomery, Alabama Is our gen.
erai travelling agent Alabama and Tennessee
hS-Receipts from either Of the will be good
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-29
From the New Orleans Picaysne, May ~
The Tshuaalopse Expedition.

The Tehuaniepee committee have directed the pubica
ton of the suboned official report OF MAJOR Barnard re
ceved this morning per baque Gerard In communicating
This yery satisfactory result OF our efforts il gives me
pleasure 10 add that letters received by the same
conveyance explaining the of the Mexican Senate
heretofore referred TO. II seems that the telegraphie
,Ierpatcb which was received some time ago in New
Orleans, announcing by mistake the rejection Qasleac
OF the rafcalon) OF the treaty by Senate was Tor
warded Mexico and the Senate oil that republic based
truth known the vote reconsdered and the sub
iect referred 10 a new committee which has not yet re-
ported.
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Our numerical Letter sgo-day.

This valuable paper is full OF useful statement
showing the effect OF the cotton panic 10 Eng'ao'
the inAsence Of the ninem million canal bin she"u
yesterdays elections have terminated, as hey sooO'
have, against the twelve resigned New YORK sena'O.
One consequence OF the scrip which will be 'ssoeo
that bill will be to enhance the paper credits ~ zoe So
without any increased security.
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THE UNION.


SEAL Oa I'D and
oent. Mortgage bonds
EALED PROPOSALS. will received BY the subscribers until
my thousand dollars Of Ii, disi and only mortgage
a I .ss% Ike f, % %
of Nc " York, on tbs lot Of August, 1900 Iii. ,
he Merchants Bank the city Of New York. ON the lst
These bonds are issued under authority special legs
aiue. Of Virginia and North Caoiaa and are secured
This mortgage covers the entire line Of Norfolk,
Virginia CASTOR Roanoke North Carolina,
70 miles, which will cost when completed, In
S Sss s ss Ss day. Of he Of
or py ar. Of The including The anehses and
e Of the company Of every description now acquired OF hereafter
bond. authorized 70 be issued four
ha. been issued By the in for the heavy
a WIN winch rem e sSp.y = now o r s now on
50 miles are laid and in Operation nd the company actively en-
Weldon go miles, July Of the and 10 South CASTOR
Tine seapoara and Rosasss Railroad forms part ses.
route from New York Philadelphia, and Baltimore 10 New Or
%os % So WI" inc Hs q
Two lines Of being built 10 run from New York
Norfolk m early IN July o1s of s.s
den, and the other line Of pIo2eler..
amount business il uniss at Weldon VIII
Il un. e !. soa % ss e
long which also abou, TO be relaid with heavy trait
s' ana s; is Valley Hey s
ovsr four thousand in
Roanoke and its tributaries
Portsmouth IL well known TO be OF
the best the United States and VIII be a
territory which will insure 10 the read an abundant
| business
map exhibiting showing also other lines
in rapid which continuous line Of rail
way Norfolk Mobile and New Orleans
south, and to the valley Of the Mississippi at Memphis on e
| west, may be obtained OF the Undersigned
exhb giving full account OF the road and It's an copies
and the legal opinions OF Judge John
Virginia. accompanies the and may be obtained
upon application John Palmer ESQ., at the Merchants BANK o.
The undersigned, by mail otherwise who viii furnish any
| further information which may be desired. - =
believed
desirable securities In the market
fifty thousand dollars are now offered io
| sale
will be disposed of absolutely and without re
tho highest bidder. - u,
Sealed proposals than 81 900 will be
Office Of undersigned until 3ocock on the thirty
1 nrst day OF May, 1851. : - -, !,
Proposals 10 be addressed Winow Laner Co, 50 Wal
street. endorsed Proposais for Bonds
or left nj the Banking Chubb Schenk Co., Warrington
| City.
Parties whose accepted will required twenty
Immediately being
tilted acceptance bids and remainder in equn
hrt July, September and Octobe
will be aibeTy in full at once Inter
90 va WfNSLOW, LANIER, CO.,
1 NAV l3--d3stNay No. 50 Wall street.
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NEW GOODs-The subscribers beg leave inform their
IN received OF the follow
ing ARTICLES, which they attention, namely
Black chally, for mourning dresses
DO Grensdine do do
DO Poult Sole, de Rhine, and India silks
bombasins and silk apaca-, light
DO and fancy bereges and de LANES
Fancy French orrande and lawns
Plain and figured jaconets for dresses
Do swss and polka musins
Black and fancy Foulard silks
embroidered chcmet- cuffs and collars, OF
iety and price
Very handsome ace embroidered under sleeves
Ladies gauxe merino and sih
Richardson and Gray's undressed nsh linens
English and American bIeached long cloths
Ladies and geniemens Kid, silk and isle thread gloves
Aso, description Of RenlemenS and youths and
variety Of other goods all Of which will be disposed Of on
the accommodating terms.
beg attention OF
supply Of
Linen and sheeungS, dnmask table cloths
Napkins, towelns, white and cooed Maccs and endaie
quilts
Table and piano embroidered and lace curtain.
White and buf linen, for window blinds
English md French curtain ebintxcs
40, 81, and Ga white mauinas
~, 81, and "a fancy eolored mattingr style
-, 81, and O 4 plain and coorcd hastings
English and American floor oIclohs, designs,
and handsome
large stock OF French and English velvet tapestry.
BRUSSELS, 3ply and ingram reduced prices
HooE, BROTHER, co.
May 2l-fd1
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From the N. u Herald, May "a,
Canal Que stloa

This is the day appointed by the governor OF this State
for the election OF twelve senators TO NIL the vacancies
caused by the resignation OF the democratic senators who
med in body rather than permit the passage OF the
bill for tie enlargement OF the Erie canal believing TO
be unconstitutional The canvass has been very spirited
n three or four of the twelve districts, and both parties
have presented their most available candidates sci
in favor Of the passage OF the bill and the other opposed
10 it, The following is a list OF them;
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rHEsApEAKE aud Onto Canal Preferred bonds
Virginia per stock for sale in pur-
chasers application 10
May aa-dIw DYER MCGUIRE
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DRESS eooDs-we most respectfully invite The Of
public ladies especially, extensive
ladies' dress goods AZ stock unusuai large and varied
viii be offered
orally order dispose Of much stock possible in
find their advantage 10 give call be
fore purchasing elsewhere We have
cheue, striped plaid and silks, In low
prices
Plain pink blue green coloed moussetines
grave travelling dresses
awoo nne figured mou..elps-, for children.
Psin green blue shaiey.a desirable
article for ladies' dresses
Plain, grave, and fancy coioed beTeees IN all shades
40 pieces cb figured berege- and grenadines
IS do lowpriced do which beautiful,
In price goods
20 berere soes price, very styles
In French lawns and jsconets, &c
rs pieces rich printed OrgpDdc muslins
50 do hns medium quality price lawns, warranted frst
4 colors
100 DO iowpriced do do
do small figured and dotted French ehntrc. for chill
wear
~ 90 malt mourning lawns and Orssndie muslns
~ uo good quality black lawns, at l2k cents.
IN saouon W me above line, sricle be-
longing io oo' uade all Of which and win sell good
terms W. ssh ~ o'hed from retail establishment
ny viii only be necessary purchasers Of the
truth Of assertion 10 price. before
ing. We ask careful and particular eSaminstion.
- ohhefTT, NEWTON, MAY, A co.