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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
HAIlrAx June 10.

AthLiFa Az JUNO <Nt
The steamship American has arrived, bringing
81 passengersand three days later intelligence from
Europe Neither the propeller Lafayette, nor the
City If Glasgow had arrived at Liverpool up 10 II
O'Clock on the 3lsl Of May.
ENGLAND-The Russell Ministry had, been sus-
tained by 80 majority in the fiouse OF Commons,
upon The motion Of Mir. Bay y relative to the Gov
eminent OF Ceylon. As this is The last motion OF
importance on the bouks, The Ministry is considered
sale for The balance of the session. The debate on
the Ecclesiastical Titles bill was still progressing.
The first case Of the Ecclesiasc Titles Bill pass
ed by vote of 244 TO 81. The Glass Palace con-
tnues to attract its thousands. Upwards OF oO,-
900 persons passed through IFS doors in one day.
A large number of American ships LETT Liver
pool on Wednesday filled with emigrants for the
United States chiefly destined for The cities OF ~.
York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Many
of them have determined to seek The Far west,
and some design emigrating 10 California.
FRAYcE.-There is nothing of moment from Par
is beyonG the fac, that the LegItimiss are making
every effort 10 attain the desired revision Of the
Constitution. The party ofcrder remain firmly at
tached to their President Commercial affairs are
brisk. The Bourse clused dull. M. Paschal Dn-
rrat's amendment to the National Guards Bill was
rejected in the Assembly.
AusrRIA.-The Emperor remains at Warsaw,
in company with the Emperor of Russia and The
King Of Prussia. The result of their conference
has not transpired. Great sensation has been ere
aled in Hungary by the arrest Of Countess of Jele-
ky and her companion, Mad. Erdey, at De'ago;
They have been ordered to undergo court-marliai
trial at Pelerwarden. The Countess is said 10 nave
been the medium Of the correspondence between
the refugees in London and ASA Minor ana lhelr
parlizans in Hungary. Some of the correspondence
has heen seized
Denmark -It is stated that Prince Christian, OF
Blacksburg is To succeed to tho throne Of Denmark.
Raly The disturbances between the Roman
and French soldiers continue. The French author
lilies in Rome caused len thousand ralions and
large supply Of ammunition to be taken TO The Gas'le
of ST. AogIeo. Symptoms Of dissatisfaction are
pslpa5ly being manifest in many Of The Roman
States, and there are apprehensons of serious re-
cpIfS
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JENNY LIND AND BARNUM.-We learn from Mr.
Helmsmuler that the arrangement of Jenny Lind
and Barnum has been brought to close, and she
will give her first concert in Philadelphia, on her
own account, at The Musical Fund Hall, tomorrow
evening Tickets 81 and$l. Mr.. Fl, also says
that Md'lle Lind will, in all probability, sing in
Baltimore in the course of short time. Belletll,
Benedict, Salyi and others, as well as the Germa-
uia, are engaged by Miss Lind, and assist in her
concerts. We understand that the engagement
was broken off by sudden disagreement between
Miss Lind and Mr. Barnum, and that she is to pay
him $4,000 TO be released from her contract 10 sing
under his management,-B bait. Patriot.
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THE DEpopULATIoN OF lRELAND.-The Dublin
Evening Pust states that official returns ofthe Com
missoners, relative to the population Of Ireland,
have not been published but, from The returns from
some localities it is unprecedented that the entire
census will exhibit decrease in the population OF
nearly t,co millions since l94l. The Post gives
instances of the decease In The small city of Gas
he in 1871 the population was 1855; now Also;
Limerc in l94l, 4S, 1893; now in round numbers
a, 900; in une of the Barones of Queens county,
Shenemarague, the population has diminished from
l7,0l4 10 II 800; in Carlingiord, county ofLoulh,
The decrease has been from lilo to SS7. The
parish of Annadown, Galway, in 1874 had popu-
iation Of 7,l0S in 1851 it is reduced to 3.663, or
very nearly one half The Leeds lnlelligencer, in
remarking upon this statement, says:
"1he rotten edifice Of Irish agriculture fell into
ruins in 1916, with the failure 10 the potato crop.
The first fearful consequences Of this 10 the peasant,
ry were famine and deaths in frighiful numbers,
and each succeeding year has seen these more or
less actively at work in thinning the population
Up to this day The rate Of daily wages (where such
can be had) in the West OF ireland is tnn small to
afford adequate suslenance, even of the humbles,
kind, tomultiludes Of families whose heads conehd
with one another for employment, Haffeedng is
proverbay prolific of disease, and death still makes
many, though almost unnoliced, ravages among the
Irish peasaniry."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

EATEN UP BY CANNIBALs-The boats crew Of
The French corvette Alcmene were sent on The
18th of November last to find passage 70! her on
the western side Of New Caledonia, in The Pacific
AS they did not return, the barge was dispatched,
and found that they had been killed and eaten by
The Menema and Bellep tribes. except three, who
were made prisoners, and forced to witness the
feast These men Were given up when the barge
arrived The huts, plantations and canoes OF the
cannbals were destroyed; some persons TAKEN and
twenty others shot.
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BoYs' MARRLEs-The greater part of these
toys are made Of hard stone found near Cohurg in
Saxony. The stone is first broken with hammer
into small cubcal fragments, and about lOO to lou
Of these are ground al one time in mill somewhat
like flour mill. The lower stone, and which re-
mains at rest has several cOncenlrc circular grooves
or burrows the upper stone is Of the same diam
eler as the lower, and is made to revove by water
or other power. Minutes streams OF water are
directed into The burrows of the lower stone
The pessure of the runner on the little pieces rolls
them over in all directions, and in about quarter
of an hour The whole of the rough fragments are
reduced into nearly accurate spheres
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

The FRENcH REPUBLIc.-The political condl-
ton Of France at this time attracts attention from all
quarters and xcies great dpa Of anxious Interest
The belief is general that her present system OF
government is temporary only; that great changes
must take place uf some kind Other befnre slabll
ity can attach to her institutions but what is to be
the nature of lhese>chauges, what The form which
her permanent political system is IL, assune-itese
are things which Conjecture hardly kn"ws how 10
deal with even in the way ot a random guess.
If LOUIS Napoleon does not continue in power
it will not be because ofany PROHIBITION IN the
Constitution against reelection. Such prohIbl-
ton is indeed Ihere-bul it would have no force
whatever against popular majority or well con
ceried military movement. The French can ad
mire men. but they have no reverence for written
constitutions; they can be governed by strong
and firm hand, but not by paper sovereignty.
1t is evident enough that the experiment OF a
Repnbic in France has failed. We mean Re-
Dublicit in form and fashion like our own. But
is equally certain that France has made great
progress in liberal ideas, in the removal OF old abus-
es, aud in the enlargement Of The national mind
since her republican passion took hold OF her, II
improvement Of this kind is made. we need not
quarrel about The furm and style of the political yes
lure in which the body polite is clothed There
may be and there must be varieties of government
al forms TO suit the tastes and habits and the ma
1ional characteristics IF different countries; yet
true liberty, and the recognition Of rights. and the
enlightened administration Of justice, may exist un-
der all of lhem- Ball. finer.
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ns, We have received two letters apply

o. We have received two letters apply
inc for the "skull" which was left at this
Office several weeks ago and heretofore de-
scribed by us-one from Professor of the
Richmond Medical College, and the other
from the Curator of the Academy Of Natu-
raj Sciences of Philadelphia. The former, ha-
wing superior claims upon us, we feel bound
to send it to him, and will do so the first
opportunity. Mr.. ERWIN, the finder of the
skull, has authorized us to dispose of it in
any way we see fit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

Tyr CAMILLA CosruME.-The Boston Journal
,.n,anJs hat the new style of dress adopted by
,eo" laJ;es he called The Camilla Costume >
C.ro,Ila rs we read in ancient mythology was one
f,be messengers Of Diana, accustomed 10 The chase
and 10 war. She was noted Rpr her ffeenes Of foot.
and Of course must have eschewed the strse-sweep-
inp garments in vogue at the present day
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

The PLACE FOR MARRIED LADEs'-Mr' sum
mers, in his recent spsech in the Convention reP
ed TO an accusation made by Mr.. Janney' ihat he
"wshed 10 throw married ladies overooaTd' as
follows:
81 shall not cease 10 cherish the belief that my
wife and children are citizens Of this Common
wealth, although not permitted, as they o"ga NOT
be permitted, to ming'e in the scenes TO %hlcn l
have alluded Yet they are citizens, ana 'hey are
not unrepresened through the medium OF those 'ney
are connected with; the incapable and immature
child through the father; the wife through me nus
band They are not thrown overheard ~. u 1 .ue
satisfaction Of my friend from Loudoun, VT. yd" !
ney,) whose sensibiliIies seem to he ds'uiOeu,
would inform him. that So far from throwing "0'
overheard, 'we hhrow her elsre she "fgtS % o0--
In Tie arm, fher hus5and.'"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

O. The nomination by The Democrats OF ~, inc
Hon. Henry Bedinger for Congress, IN lhe WIN
chester district. has given much dissatisfaction to
his party At late meeting in Frederick c"u nas
the following resolution among Others, was pass
ed mn LII 90,
"Resolred. dously resolyed, That we will sup
mort no man. Of any party. as candidate tor 20"
gress. who holds doctrines tending 10 dissolution
,,f tho IToion -
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&C. Deserion in the Army is beginning to at
tract serious attention in every part Of the United
States The loss annually 10 Government is enor-
mous-every man who deserts robs The govern
ment of $50 directly, and indirectly ofmuch more.
Ii ia time the punishment by law for deserton
should be changed One.eighih Of the whole ar.
nv deserted last year, and last month l6 out Of 30
men of Capt Hach's company, at Rochester, de-
serted. 1t is the duty OF every good citizen who
knows Of The whereabouts of deserer to give in
formation. We hope to see an entire reform in
this subject. The pay of the army is better and
more liberal than any other service, and therefore
deserlon becolnes the greater crime. Congress, AT
the next session. can and will remedy this Difficult
ty-N Y. Erprss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

WoMAY's RleHrs.-We noted recently the
Convention in behalf of the rights oFwoInen which
was held al Akron in Ohio. These movements
are becomng frequent and quite Interesting. he
faculty of eIOquence, which is well known To be a
feminine gift ia colloquiel and domestic discussions.
is now assuming asctndancy in public assemblies ;
we hear Of orators in pettcoals; aud II yea could
imnart sufficient volume of voice. and 1--WE Lines
commensurate with tho '-f 'i---iA
male disciples of Cicero, wa might expect Ia see
new schuoI of oraiory established mixed basis
If bass and soprano. The shrill wonld prpdnjnl-
nate, and The highest flights Of el"quenco might
possibility have a shrewish tone. An nvPriIve
would take The firm of scolding. and the gravest
discussions would hardly be able 10 avoid The as
pecl Of a curtain lecture. Mrs. CaudIe would be
lesIinr orator in all female Senates. while Mrs.
Partinulon would be consulted as the sagesI adj
wiser.
But in the Akron Convention there was one
very clever young lady, who deserves good hus
bsnd-lhe hesr blessing to worthy young woman
and she spoke her mind in a very plain manner
as she is reported by female correspondent OF a
Cincinnati paper. Here is The report.
"For her own part she said. she loved man. IN
diyiduaIy and collectively, better than woman. and
so she was sure did every one of her sex. 1t they,
like her. would utter their real sentiments. She
was more anxious for mans elevation and improve
ment than woman's. and 81 was every true wo
man. She was panied at The apparent se'fishness
Of manv who took part in this rehrm-woman
should set about it for mans sake, not TOR her own
with hope of advancing his happiness, moi simply
10 better her own condition. do hope friend Cur
,ss, that your sex will show proper gratitude to
this young lady, for, in consequence OF her proceed,
ing to call women 'sIIly, undeve'oped creatures,
and placing them in the light Of somelhiog very
like necessary evil, do not think her sentiments
were received by the convention with that appm
priaiion which she thought they deserved"
As this report is from feminine hand we under
take to believe that there is little malice in the
reflection upon the fair orator in the statement that
she spoke of women as "a necessary evil" MOI
word Of il did we credit she said no such thing
q woman of her good sense could not have said any
sucb thing. And so we discrodit the reporter in
that parlicular- Bali. american.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE

The closing exercises of this Institution
took place on Wednesday evening last
The soiree was given by the Junior section
of the Musical Department, and entertained
large audience until a,late hour of the
night. Several essays were read, which
reflected much credit upon the young la
dies and the Institution.
We are indebted to the indicator for the
following list of the graduating class.
Miss ANNIE Z. ALVEY, Richmond, Va.
{" MARY W. BEERS, Augusta County.
Z" Ann E. BRowN, Loudoun County.
Z" ELIZABETH !. CApERToN, Monroe.
g Lucy c. LEE, Orange.
(" SALLIE E. TEBBs, Fauquier.
(" E. P. TEBBs, Fauquier.
Medals were awarded, as follows:
MUSICAL DEPARTMENT.
Miss M. T. Harrison, Caroline, Gold Medal.
{" Z. B. Garth, Albemarle, Gold MEDAL.
q" M. Caperton, Monroe, Siluer Medal.
+" A G Philips, Staunton, Siioer Medal.
ACADEMlCAL DEPAKIMENA'
MIDDLE cLAss-Gold Medals. '1a.
Miss NJ. T. Harrison, Caroline County.
" E. N. Cabell, Nelson County.
" Ella Marbury. Alexandria.
JUNIOR cLAss-Siioer Medals.
Miss C. Garth, Albemarle County.
z" A. M. Anthony, Botetourt County.
Anna Strayer, Rockingham County.
&" e. ], Strayer, Rockingham County.
Anne Davenport, Paducah, Kentucky,
Anna Fl. Powers, Staunton.
WRITING DEPARTMENT-Gold Medals.
Miss Sarah E. Amiss, Blacksburg Va.
I" Mary S. Willis, Pensacola, Florida.
Names of Pupils in Middle class that
merited special notice -
Miss L. N. Cabell, Nelson Co., Va.
Anne S. Fisher Staunton, Va.
E. B. Garth, Albemarle, Co., Va.
Emma Can't, Albemarle Co., Va.
Eliza B. CARRIER, Stanton, Va.
Z" Lucy E. Gray, Leesburg, Va.
Mary T. Harrison, Caroline Co., Va.
Mary A. Kinney, Staunton, Va.
I" Ella M. Marbury, Alexandra, Va.
Fanny B. Minor, Hanover Co., Va.
Laura Mason, Frederick Co., Va.
Alice w. Powers, Staunton, Va.
Austina Slaughter, Lynchburg, Va.
Anne NJ. Strayer, Rockingham, Va.
Mary s. Willis, Pensacola, Florida.
Anne Anthony, Botetourt, Co., Va.
Anne S. Davenport, Paducah, Ky,
{" Celestine Garth, Albemarle Ca, Va,
Anna H. Powers, Staunton, Va.
f. j. Strayer, Rockingham Co., Va.
Caroline B. Thompson Staunton, Va
Lydia A. Wenner, Loudoun Co., Va.
Elizabeth B. West, Norfolk, Va.
Jane Wilson, Frederick Co., Md.
+" Roberta Willis, Jefferson Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

Te,,1 OF THE MIcHreAS CoNsPIaAroRs.-
Tho rial If the railroad, &c., conspraors was re
snnood =, Detroit on the 9Th. Senator Seward ap'
naaroJ &c one Of the counsel for The prlsoners'--
,hol r Fish and Benz. +. Burnett made an aP
o G to be admitted to bail. and after argument
hs cn"r, finally fixed the amount of bail for Fitch
.,T 90 ono and for the others onehalfihai amount.
The trial was continued onlhe 9th and an and j
c nresnmed is still progressing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

COURT MARTIaI.-The " ashuglun papers an
nounce tina, general couri-mar'ial, to c''ns'st 81
thirteen members, will assemble in thai CITY 90
Monday the 23d inst or as soun thereafter as Prac
ticable. for the trial Of Brevet Brgadisr 0eneIS'
Gesyr. Talcot!, Colonel Of Ordnance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

SARTAIN's MAGAzINE.-We notice con.
siderable improvement in this work, both in
typography and amount Of matter. Now is
the time to subscribe. The prize articles
are now in course of publication. The last
number contains an engraving, "Alone at
the Rendezvous" worth the subscription
price.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18
~. A Letter from Washington SAYS:

~ y :
Col. Benton has returned TO this city IRON Wis
sour. and is engaged upon political history "' The
United States fnr the last thirty years ''nd'ng an
inside view Of the politics and pi'i'lclans Tor that
period beglnning with the Missouri Compromise.
and ending with the late Senatorial election IN WIS
souri,. It can hardly fail.to be an interesting work
particularly the secret history Of the annevn''"n q"
Texas. the election Of John Quincy Adams. ID"
defeat of the Bank, and the defeat of Van bnren
in the baltimore Convention of IA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

SUIc1DE.-Mr. REID, a man Of unlm-
peachable character, and consistent mem
Der of the Presbyterian Church, committed
suicide near New Providence, Rockbridge
County, few days since. He mounted his
horse, informing his wife that he was going
to take a short ride; went out in the woods:
tied one end of a rope to his neck and the
other to the limb of tree, spurred his horse,
and remained suspended from the limb
No cause assigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

NEw MopE OF MAKING BREAD.-IIere is a re-
cipe for good sized loaf large enough 10 fill com
nun bread pan:
Take three pounds of flour, mix with it three
,easpoonsful of soda, passing The whole through a
seive in order tina. the soda may be well mixed
with the flour; TO one quart Of wafer and one ia
Bile spoonful of muralic acid mix the whole just
enough 10 get the Ingredients fairly Incorporated 10
ge,her. Wet the hand in cold water and mould
it into shape, clap ii al once into the oven and du
ring the cooking of any meal, with five minutes
labor, you can have excellent bread. The soda and
acids constitute the elements of common salt, and
they not only raise the bread by combination but
salt it in the bargain. Try the experiment, ladies.
-Ghicago Tribune
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

INTERNATIONAL MAeAzINE.-We are in
debted to the publishers for this substantial
and interesting monthly. The International,
ranks, and that deservedly, among the first
Masazines of the day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

s5- The new Constitution OF Maryland
having been ratified by the people candl-
dates for the various Offices In the State are
coming out In the Baltimore Sum- the
name of gentleman is announced tor a
seat on the bench of the Court Of Appeals
sl5jscs 10 a Demo:retc nomination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

o. The following characteristic note from Ole
Bull, which thus gives us the key of his wherea-
bouts and doings, we find in a German paper:
TO the Editor Of The .Nsw Elbing Gazette :"
SiR.--I see, 10 recent notice ofm concert al
Marienberg, that am called and doubtless win
the best intentions, Chapel Master Of his Majesty
the King Of Sweden and Norway As Twas never
the Chapel Master Of this King or of any other
desire to correct the statement, Sc as to avoid any
future error as 10 my position.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

g. The miners at the Blue Ridge Tun-
mel have now penetrated the mountain a.
bout five hundred feet in all. On one side
they have struck veins of pure white lime
stone, which is very soft. Should much of
the same material be encountered, their
progress will be much more expeditions than
heretofore,
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M,ss,cuusErrs.-A New York letter, da'ed

June | lth. says: -,
A movement for the redemption Of Nassarhu-
sets from the free sail coalition has commenced,
and goes like wild fire through the State h, u n VIII,
and i the nomnalion Of Mr.. " ebIser as the nf*'
President, by a mass meeting, representing a vast
majority Of the people of that old and prosperous
commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

IS The Lexington and Lewisburg mails
now, arrive at this place at four o'clock in
the afternoon, and the Winchester and Char
lottesville mails leave Immediately after
ward.
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TuE BosToN TRaGEDY.-We have announced
nv telegraph the freaks Of a crazy man. named
Ephrain, l.. Daggett, in killing the daughter Of
DR.. A.. J. Cummings. severely cutting Mrs Cum
minps. and then cutting his owE throat. The Dos
lon Courier gives the following details of the bloody
transaction:
On Saturday morning, about | | o'clock, he call
ed at the house OF DR.. A. j. Cummlns; he said he
was hungry. and that he was willing TO chop wood
or do any other Jobs about the house for his dinner
He was Supplied with food, and after dinner lol-
tered about the house until 6 o'clock, when he was
furnished with tea. The Doctor went ont about
seven O'Clock on professional Grand, leaving
Dauget, who soon after complained Of pain in his
heart. He subsequently entered the sitting room,
still complaining OF pain, took a seat, united his
neck handkerchief, opened his shirt bosom, and
said he wanted to see DIR. Cummings. His strange
manner alarmed Mrs Cummings, and she asked
Miss Crosby, who was present, TO go and call IN
some ofthe neighbirs. Miss Crosby, who was
boldino in her lap DR.. Cummings daughter, child
abuut four years old, sci the little girl down for the
purpose of complying with the request,
The moment she did so. Daggalt rose, and, after
multernr in low tone for moment. exclaimed.
at is no use, she must go" He seized the child
by the hair Of The head, pulling her his knee
and cut her head almost off with razor which he
drew from his pocket The appalled, mother at
tempted to rescue her sweet innocent from the
grasp of the slaughierer; but she was attacked,
and sustained a wound in the hand. She finally
succeeded in rescung the liteess body Of her child,
and with il ran into the street. the infants head
dangling over her shoulder Daggeu still in pur-
suit, attempted to strike her neck with the raised
razori
The appearance of the aA'righted mother, as aho
ran frantic through the streets for help-hoIdlng IN
her arms her almost headless child, bleeding from
overy severed vein-was a sight too awful 10 be
described. The neighbors soon heard her ouicries.
and upon their approach, Daggett. who had follow
cd Mrs. Cummings some distance, receded to the
piazza Of the doclDrs house, and there cut his own
throat in such manner to produce death in less
than ten minutes. The scene Of blood was terrible
to behoId-the slting-roo and hall oilhe house.
the plazza outside, and, the street adjacent were
stained with il.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-06-18

CO The Baltimore papers announce The death OF
Osmond c. Tiffany, Esq, one of the most enter
prsing merchants Of that city, cfs disease Of the
heat.