Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-14
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IMPORTANT DISCOVERY IN ApRIcA-A Hrnga-
rian sayant, Nj Gaysa, who is now travelling in
the interior OF Western Africa, has sent commu-
nicaion to the Imperial Society of Vienna, contain
ing information OF great INTEREST," He has found
| among the KommenIs. small Tribe TRIBUTARY to
the kingdom of Quill. in Senegambia traces Of JAG
Dues Compagnon French traveller, charged BY
NJ. de Choiseul toward the middle Of the last GEN.
tury with voyage of exploration into the interior
of Africa, who disappeared in l1oo, and was not
afterwards heard from.
The Kommenis are partially civilized people.
They have notions of religion which resemble
Christianity, and are not emireiy ignorant OF The
arts and sciences. They have language. an al
phabel and the art Of writing. NJ. Gaysa has dis,
covered in one of their principal villages small
stone monument of comic shape, covered with na-
merous inscriptions in letters resembling heroglyph-
c characters.
After having studied this curious construction,
and after nlerogatEg the oldest inhabitants of
the country and learning the popular tradition, he
became convinced that this monument is erected o.
yer the grave of Jacques Compagnon, who being
made captive by The Kommenis instructed them
in the principles of oil the useful arts, and died
bout the year IT'S, leaving among them the ven
Grated reputation of sage and good genius
But the conviction of Nj. Gaysa was turned into
certainty when the chief of tribe showed him vari-
Gus articles of European manufacture, which have
been handed down from father to SON, and which
they are unwilling to part with at any price. A.
mong these he saw quadrant on which was en-
graved the name of Jacques Compaenon.
NJ Gaysa, who is grea! traveller, designs to
continue his explorations in Africa for many years.
Gy- An incident in connection with the Papal
discussion has just transpired, which has further
damaged the reputation VI the Romanist Bishops,
while il has given no small satisfaction to the pub
lic Miss Talbot, the heiress, who with fortune
of ESQ 900 seemed to be enIapped as nun and
with regard IN whom Bishop Hendren avered that
the claims of the world could find no response
in her heart, is reported within fortnight of her
| removal from the care of her priesy guardian, by
order OF the Lord Chancellor, to have formed an
engagement to be married to Lord Edward How
ard, the second son Of the Duke ofNorfGlk.
o. Mr.. Asa Whitney has arrived in London
long letter from him describing his proposed rail
way, has been prominently published in The Times.
The scheme has been considered in this country TO
be based upon a sound principle, and many persons
would he glad 10 see il acted upon in Canada.
o. Rev. Dr. King, American missionary at A
of about forty persons, whose violence was SO
threatening, that he was compelled to quit the pull
pit and escape from The place. Reaching his home
he hoisted the American flag, upon which The mob
retired.
LITE FROM EuRoPG.-The Europa arrived at
New York on the 9Th inst. The news from Eng
land is important, both politically and commercial
". Parliament will reasonable on the 2Slh. The
Protestant agitation is carried on with renewed Wig
or. At the grand banquet at Edinburg on Tues
day the attendance was very large. There is to
be a similar demonstration in London on the 29h.
1t is confidently reported that the Prolectonist
party are devising schemes TO bring about another
ministerial crisis Mr.. Wapole has prepared
series of strong resolutions which he proposes 10
move as amendments to the Papal bill These
resolutions perpleX members who wish 10 stand
well with their pous constituents, and in all proba
bility will secure msjoriy for them Should they
fail in the House Of Commons, they have strong
hopes Of effectng their purposes III the House of
Lords.
The programme Of the LONDON exhibition has
heen published, and gives general satisfaction. The
holders of season tickets and certain number Of
exhibitors are to be admitted 10 the ceremony. 1t
was intended to have grand procession. by the
hall 10 Hyde Park, but the project was not favor
ably received.
Sumo elections had taken place in England and
Ireland At Boston, Mr. FreshfeId, prueclionist,
was returned by 1877 majority. The election was
attended with serious riot, and was only termna-
ted by calling out the military. The crowd clam
cred for cheap bread. Eighteen Of the ring leaders
were captured and lodged in Bridewsll.
The catholics in Dublin had held a meeting in
opposition to the Papal aggression bill oa Tuesday
last. The attendance was large. Mr. Reynolds,
NJ. P, presided, and meeting Of the Catholics
frsm ali paris Of Ireland was resolved Oh TO be
held in Dublin on the 26h Seventeen preIates,
including three archbshops, signhied their appro-
val of The meeting.
The legation at Berne has objected to allowing
the Swiss government to send The French refugees
to England. America is. therefore, the only coan-
try willing to receive them.
The all absorbing topic Of discussion at Paris is
the Presidential election. The Republican par
~ are still divided as to candidate. The Nloder-
ales will support Gen. Cavaignac. The UI'ras de-
sire to support some one Of Socialist as well as
Democratic views. The combined resistance
which the two wings offer to the BInapare pollcy
consists in nhtons TO revise the constitution Whilst
the electoral law may exist The Elysee organs
are busly engaged 10 ASSUMING ''oe'a' WE'VE
Al a meeting of the Assembly on The Ath,
motion was proposed TO allow newspapers to be
sud in The streets, which was rejected by yeas
900, nays 403.
Il is stated that Guizot will bea candidate
fof one of the departments. He is understood TO
be an advocate of The prolongalion of the Presl-
dents power.
That CUBA ExrEDIrloN.--1he Savanna Re
publican Of the 7h inst says :-"From gentle
-. ,,Lo o,n,o from Enr;da v.stardav I'm the