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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

Tx Sioux INDIANS OF MINNEsoTA,--The
Minnesota .'Pioneer" of the Sd instance announces
the arrival at that place CT the Hon. Luke Lea,
the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, who had gone
thence TO Traverse des Sioux, about one hundred
miles up the Minnesota river, 10 make a treaty
with the Sioux Indians, whose chiefs and braves
had already assembled for that purpose. Governor
Ramsey of Minnesota, is an associate Commission
err with Mr.. Lea. The "Pioneer" expresses its
confidence that treaty will be made without diff
Guilty The country proposed to be purchased from
the Sioux embraces all The lands watered by the
tributaries of the Mississippi, and extending two
hundred miles west of that river. These lands are
sold to be very valuable, embracing country full
Of game and heavy timber, and delightful praires
and rich bottom lands. After the conclusion Of this
trealy. it is the intention Of the Commissioners TO
make treaty with another band of the Sioux, who
are to assemble for that purpose at Il village some
twenty five miles above the mouth The Minnesu
Ia river.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

Ssr The Committee of the Convention
upon the apportionment of Delegates and
Senators have submitted their report. As
we will probably have 1t in our power tc
publish the entire Constitution in week
or two from this time, we deem it unneces-
sary to insert the report now, especially as
it has not been finally acted upon by the
house. 1t gives three delegates to Augusta
and Rockingham each, (the only counties
in the State which will elect more than two,
two to Rockbridge, two to Greenbriar and
Pocahontas together, one to Bath and High
land together, one to Pendleton, two to Al
bemarle, and three to the City ofRichmond.
Augusta Albemarle, Halifax, Bedford,
Pittsylvania, Richmond City and Loudoun
will each form Senatorial district; Bath,
Rockbridge and Highland, another; Rock
ingham and Pendleton another. The Rich
mond Times says that the apportionment,
upon cursory examination, appears to be
reasonably fair as respects the political COM
plexion of the State; but expresses regret
that it has been arranged under the two
general heads of western Representation"
and Eastern Representation" and depre-
Gates the formal recognition in the Consti-
tuition Of geographical distinction between
two portions of the same people.
1t is expected that the Convention will
get through with their labors by the first of
August, and consequently that the new
Constitution will be submitted to the vote
of the people in October.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

From THE CARE OF Coop Hope.-Dates 10 the
18th May have been received at Boston. The
"Traveller" states that The intelligence is TO the
effect that the Kair war still continues, without
any visible impression being made by the En-
glish. The property Of the settlers is continu-
ally captured and carried off The English stea-
mer Vulcan had arrived out with 700 additional
troops to assist in quelling The rebellion.
At Tambookies, Capt T'y lden had battle with
the rebels, in which PIG of them were killed.
A rebel chief named Masosia had been attacked
by Major Donovon. and defeated The Kafrs lost
3O0kied, 65 of whom were drownedn an attempt
to crnss the river.
Notwithstanding these victories. the Kafrs still
appear in force and The industry of The colony is at
complete sandstill.
At Fort Hare there had been courl-martial, by
whichich SO rebels had been condemned probably
some Of them will be hung and others imprisoned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
PosrHuMoUs CHESS PLAYrse.-A Partisan pa

PosrHUMoUs CHESS PLAYINe.-A Partisan pa.
per exceedingly enjoys the following:
A pronf of the originality of British manners is
the genuine regard Of The Engliah for he game Of
chess. Toward The end of the year 1913 Captain
Thomas. who Tor sx months had been playing
game Of chess with Mr.. Williamson, was ordered
10 The Cape of Guod Hope. The gentlemen agreed
to continue The game by correspondence, The stakes
being 500 guineas. They made several moyes by
letter. but Cap. Thomas, during Caffre battle,
was wounded and died. Before dying, however,
he drew up a statement, in which. combining all
possible or probable moves Of his adversary, he ter
minated the game and then, replacing The men, he
enoined one Of his club colleagues to play ont the
game. MIR. Williamson agreed. and after strug-
gle of three months between Himself and the lesla-
lnenary executor Of Capt. Thomas, in which. Of
course, all The London amateurs interested them
selves intensely, The latter was declared the viz,
tor.
This. adds tho Journal is one of the rarest and
most curious incidents that we recall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

AUGUST ELECTIONS. SELECTIONS will take pIac
in the States Of kentucky, Indiana, Alabama Ar
kansas, Missouri. Illinois and Iowa on the 4th of
August, and in North Carolina and Tennessee on
the 7th Of August. Kentucky is to choose Gov
ernor, Lieutenant Governor, Legislature ard ten
members of Congress. Indiana has likewise to
cboose ten members of Congress. The election in
Alabama is for Governor. Legislature, and seven
members Of Congress. In Arkansas member of
Congress is 10 be elected. Missouri, Illinois and
Iowa have already chosen their Congressional dele.
cations. This year they have simply to elect local
and judicial officers. North Carolina will choose
nine members of Congress In Tennessee. the cleo
ton is for Governor, Legislature, and eleven men,
bers Of Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.

The steamer Brother Jonathan, from Chagres on
the 7th, has arrived at New York with 23S pas
sengers and $465 600 in gold. The Two last steam
ers which arrived al Panama hraught dawn two and
half millions of gold, all on its way to ltew York.
The San Francisco news is TO the 18th Of June.
The Telegraph gives. the following report oft:
Most of the burnt district is rebuilt, but business
generally is slagnanl, the prices being below the
rates previous 10 the fire. The markets are over
sucked for all staple articles Of produce.
News from the mining districts continues salts
factory, and many new and valuable discoveries
have been made.
Gen. Morehead, with an expedition OF forty five
men, left San Diego ia May for some destination
unknown.
A Sidney convict was arrested on the 10Th of
June in the acl OF stealing safe. He was lmma-
diately tried by a committee of two hundred Gill
Zens, and hung at mid night on the plaza at San
Francisco. Crime at San Francisco has greatly
increased Numerous lncendiary attempts have
been made TO destroy the city.
The Indians in the southern section of the Stale
continue to give much trouble.
The agricultural prospects are good The wealth
er had been fine.
II. B. McManus, one of the Irish exes, arrived
at San Francisco on the 9th uf jane having made
his escape from Launcssnn, Australia, and been
carried away on board a British bark His arrival
at San Franchises was celebrated by public dinner,
at which the Mayor presided, and which was al
tended by The Senators, Representatives, and many
of the most distinguished men Of the State. Nc
Manus looks in capital health and spirits. Smith
O'Brian and the other Irish exiles made an unsuc
essfu effort To escape at The same time.
Dates from Astoria, Oregon, to The 18th state
that Gen. Lane has been elected Delegate from that
Territory to Congress. the crops looked we'll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

FoR THE CURIoUs.---The matter has long
been in controversy with the learned no less than
the Iilerate, as to whether horse hair buried in
water. wonld or would not turn iHto snake we
are not prepared to give arguments pro or CON- but
are free to confess, from practical demonstration,
that our own mind has undergone complete
change during the last week, and all our previous
impressions overlhrown. Mr.. N. 5. White left at
onr office few days ago,and the curious can yet
see it alive and kicking, "a living and practicable
demonstration Of the horsehair theory,) tno much
of snake TO be hair. and too nearly resembling
hair to be other than horse.har snake Spirit Of
Jefferson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
RECORD OF DEATHS.

DIED, on the 18th inst, Ma RTH, j., infant daush.
ter Of James and Mary Kelly, aged abo ut two yesrs.
DIED, at her residence in Brownsburg, Rockbridge
county, on Friday the 9th nit, Mrs. AsS WHITE,
reict of Joseph White decd IN the nth year OF her
age
DIED, OIL the 18th OF June, ne ar Metamora, Wood
ford county, Illinois, Mr. DAVID G.. WESGsa, (for-
merly OF Augusta,) in tn, 9th year Of his age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

ADVERTISING -Genin. The grea, halter. in note
To the editor of the New York Courier. inviting
him Ia lest his style Of hats, holds the following
language -
The benefits have derived from The Press as
as an advertising medium. it is beyond my power
to estimate. and am well satisfied. from care'u,
observation and experience. that advertising Is .:e
main spring of success in every brancn o. ''''
ness ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

Riot and Violence at Tie Virginia Tunnel
We learn from the Fellowsvle (Va) Democrat
that on "Wednesday last, at about day break. par
ty ofaboM seventy Irish laborers( Fardowns) made
an attack upon the Connaught men, on the adjon-
ing section, IS, near Gregvlle, in that county,
while in their BEDS Every shanty On the section
was attacked,and all who did effect their escape
were more or less beaten, and twenty or moro seri
ousIy injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

The METHODIST Property SUIT.-We learn
from the Christian Advocate and Journal. publish
ed at New York, that the Negotiations, consequent
upon the earnest recommendation of the Court, for
an amcabe settlement Of the unfortunate dispute
between the two branches of the Methodist EpIs
copal Church have failed, the South making u
prerequisite that the justice of her lain shall ne
admitted, and the North refusing 10 make any such
acknowledgement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

HIGH-HANDED OUTRAGE.-On Sunday
last, the residence of the Rev. DR.. McFAR-
LAND Pastor of Bethel Congregation, in this
County, was broken open and robbed OF a
bout forty-fve dollars in money. DR.. Nc
FARLAND and his family were at Church
but two little negro boys who were on the
premises, Intercepted separately, give the
same account as follows: Two white men
approached the negroes, one complaining OF
the tooth-ache, and asked if they could not
get into the house and procure some cam
phor to alleviate the pain of the tooth. The
BOYS replied that the house was locked
One of the men, then produced pistol,
caught one of the negroes by the hand, pro-
tested that he would do no harm, but re-
quested his company to the house. The
other boy took to his heels. The door ofthe
house being firmly fastened, glass was
broken and window raised, when the men
entered. Bursting two doors they came to
the Dr's. study, and breaking open his Sec
retary, made off with the sum of money
mentioned above.
The negro boys give the same descrip-
ton of the daring burglars, and concur en-
tirely in the statement of the facts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

se.Tbors is a hotel in Springfield, that only
charges half half price for LAYERS and yet the popre
@ day. t bsn any other people about the house
n.,r,h he saws, sit up. with yellow spencer
Ie' ,o oyes On Sunday night ard he will feel so
aovenlv thai he WON'T gel down to pork and beans
oo,in till the latter part Of the week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
NOTICE.

GHURCvII.LE Division No. $50, S. OF T., will
~ have public procession on Saturday the 2nd OF
August. Neghboring Divisions requested TO join
with us on that occasion. There Will be several
speeches delivered.
By the Committee of Arrangements.
july %, l55l.-Vind and Mess. please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
NOTICE.

,J,FIE creditors Of Jeremiah Aude, decd, who
L have not already reported their claims to me,
will take notice to present The same with proofs,
befare me at my office in Staunlon, on or before
Monday the 25lh day Of August next.
in. HENDREN, Com'r
Staunton, July %, lS5l.-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

SENSATION AMONG THE BAcHELoRs.--An Or
epon writer 10 The Boston Traveller says the young
ladies' sent ont as teachers by Gov. Sadp have ar
rived. Notwithstanding the bond of $50 imposed
on them in case of marriage within veal, they have
created quite sensation among the Unmarried
gentlemen. And as the land bill makes ev-
cry lady worth 800 acres, If taken before Decem-
her next, you will be quite safe in believing that
Oregon will soon be without teachers unless anosh'
er supply is dispatched Immediately.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

RAIN.-After most distressing drought
of two months, the windows of Heaven
were opened on Friday'last, and glorious
rain refreshed the parched earth. The
Farmers now hope to make the half of an
average corn crop.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

CHoLERA.-A gentleman from Kanawha
County informs us that the Cholera is pre-
yailing to some extent in Charleston and
the Salines. At Bells Coal..Mines in Ken
lucky, about twenty-five persons have fallen
victims to its ravages.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

&C. Addison says, 81 never knew man of good
understanding, general favorjts With women |;
some sueuIariiy in his behavior, some within in his
way Of life, and what would have made him redc-
ulous among men, has recommended him to the
other sexn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
LIVESTOCK MARKET.

BAt-imo.r July 20, fs5,.
BsEr-Scals Weight-S2I5.
~ o. RlcHMoSD July 90, 1851.
Rrsr-seal, weight-s2 % ia 1926. ExtraquAl'
itv wiIlcommand higher price. an
Hoos-S6 5ol 8 nett; @arsetdaiii !. ., .,;,v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

u We are glad 10 learn that the prospects OF
General FOOTE'S election as Governor of MissIssip.
pi, are very bright and promising Of Mr. Cohb's
election in Georgia there can be no doubt. Thus
will prevail, in the two most important States OF
the South the principles Of The Union party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
AYouNe VIRGINIA ARrlsr.-The Fredericks


burg News has the following:
JACK ELDER, JR.-A year or more since, a
small boy, some IL or ID years Of age, was found
in boot shop in this town, pursuing The humblesl
department his vocation. About his room were
paper, sketches Of human faces, sceneries of vari-
Gus kinds, &c., &c., all indicating talent which,
| if properly developed, might be ofservice TO him
self and his country. A gentleman who possessed
this art, and cherished great iondness for it, saw
the first buildings of his genius and sought to cher
ish and strengthen it. lie took him under his es-
pecial instruction, and gave him such information
as he could mpart. Some year or two he conllnu
ed 10 receive this instruction, until he became quite
proficient as copylst in drawing and thinning.
Many good paintings are scattered through town,
which were made by him at leisure intervals
Some six or eight months since, some eight or ten
gentlemen united and sent him to New York as
pupil to Mr. Huntington, where he has been devol
ing his entire time TO the study of the fine arts
The New York papers have several times noticed
him, and spoken of his talents. They referred to
several paintings he had executed which reflect
ed upon him high credit. One of these paintings he
sent TO this city few days since, and is now at
the book store of c. b. White, Esq, where all
who delight to look upon lovely picture can feast
their eyes, II is school mistress asleep, and the
boys playing truant. The school room, the backs,
the furniture of the room, the watch, which the
boys had taken, opened and with anxious look
were exploring, are executed with marked ability,
making il one ofthe most inimitable paintings we
have seen. II is copy from picture painted for
the Arts Union, and valued at 81 $500, and sup
pnsed BY some, who have seen both, to equal the
original We predict for young Elder (not yet
eighteen) brilliant career
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

0s-Rfo's are now making in Albemarle county,
Va, to instruct MIR Randolph 10 vote, IN the Con
venlion, against The Compromise. If these efforts
are successful, another ttg at the sueec. will be
k@I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

o. An American sailor was arrested 10 Ma'u' ,
zas last week. for whipping ten Spanish soldiers )
The authorities put him IN the stocks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

ac,- The number nf deaths in the city o. n fo'N
last week. of children under The age OF n'e years.
was 32l-an average Of IA per day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

ALADAMA-The Mobile papers inform us That
the prospects of the success Of The Union ticket In
the State are highly encouraging
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

as-"Exlra,' Billy Smith, farmerly Governor oil
Virginia, was The President OF Democratic Con'
veation recently held in California.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
CuUHCM WILLIE SCHOOL,
BY J. q. SLOWER.

yU,HE next session of this School will commence
on the 18th of August next, and close on the
10Th Of August following.
Terms for Tuition Latin and Greek Languages
and Mathematics $50; English Grammar. Geog-
raphy History. Sc, SIS; Primary Branches $40.
No deduction will be made for absence except ia
case Of sickness.
ChurchvilIe, July %, le5l.-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
MARRIAGE RECORD

On the 18th inst, by the Rev. t. B. Lemon, Mr..
JSo. o. SULLIVAN, to Miss EtIzABETH EDGAR, all OF
this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

BALLooNINa ExTRAoRDINARY.-AIOn and
Madame potevu, the King aud Queen Eronauts,
made another Of their daring and whimsical ascen
sions from the Champ de Mars, Paris, on the 29lh
June. We find the following description Of it in
The Paris correspondence of The New York Elk
press:
"On Sunday NJ. and NADIA. Poitevin made their
great balloon ascension from the Champ de Mars.
II had been twice prevented on previous Sundays
by the opposition ofthe elements. The novelty Of
this ascension consisted in the fact that The balloon
was the largest ever made, and in the announce
ment that the aronaut and his wife would 60 up,
seated in phstUn drawn by two ponies and attach
ed bodily beEeaihed the car. The audience was i'm
mense, and though the Arabs, ofwhom have al
ready spoken, went through with their fantastic
exercises, every budy's attention was fixed on the
gigantic balloon, and its gradual disenion, as the
ascensional fluid was conveyed into lis huge iner-
Or $3.50 yards of silk has been employed in lis
manufacture. When il was dilaIed 10 its utmost,
NJ. and MAZDA. POtevin look their places in The cal
rage, accompanied by one feilow-iraveller, and
drove round the ring. On returning, they stopped
Immediately under the balloon, in the car ofwhich,
had stationed himself one of the eronaut's most
skilful and cool. headed assistants. The carriage
and horses we've made fast by very simple but
solid conlrvance. Madame Poievn kissed her
young son, and her husband gave the final signal.
The two hundred soldiers who held the cords,
obeyed, and The @rian convoy rose slowly and ma
jestcally from the ground where the laws of grav
ity retained the spectators. 1t soon yielded to the
pressure of the wind which blew quite strongly
from the northeast and took the road to Versailles.
The party landed in safety at 80 miles from Paris,
and the next day. they returned 10 the city in the
very carriage and drawn BY tho sefsame horses
that had made the excursion through the air.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
THE HARRIET PRICES.

sTAUNroN PRICES CURRENT.
Corrected ,osskly for The Spectator0 -
Ftora SupFty. 1881 BACON, Hoe RoUsp, 10
WHEAT per Bush. 75c, CoaN, ooc
RYE, soc foRh' Nv =. "a
OATS, 33c LARD oc "a
Burr ER, Fresh Tic, BEEswAx' Zoc
FsArHEss, SIC GINSENG, 25c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
WINCHESTER MARKETS..

WINCHESTER MARKETS.
Week Ending July 20.
FLoun-S425 q 81 so.
HEaaISGs-S5 25 6 90.
SHAD-Sl075 a IL 50.
BACON &c. per Id.
WHEAT-S7c 80
OATs-45 Il soc.
CoRN-5D 4 00c.
RyE-65c.
LARp-7c pcrlb.
Plaster So 90 per ton
FEATHERs-37 a 40c.
IRoS-S95 Il 100 per ton.
BeEswAx-25c perlb.
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x-2.1efs- u
GEN. TALCoTT's CASE.

Instead of being acquitted by the Militia
nv Court Martial, as stated last week, Gen.
T,1coTr was convicted, and sentenced to
be dismissed from the service. Wewere led
into the mistake by Geographic dispatch
from Washington, published in the City pa
pers, and did not see the correct account OF
the matter till after our paper was issued.
The sentence, with the Presidents approval
of it and the Adjutant Generals announce
ment that Gen. TALcoTTi is no longer an OF
fcer of the Army, has since been officially
published. Of the justice of the sentence
no one seems to entertain a doubt. Yet
there is something in the case that excltes
a feeling of commiseration. An indlvlual
who occupies responsible position, who
is advanced in life and has attained to a
high rank, is unexpectedly detected in lille
cal and dishonourable conduct, and, after a
fair trial. is thrust out of Office disgraced
man. The lesson will not be lost upon
others.
This case reflects great credit upon the
vigilance and rigid integrity of the admin
istration, and particularly Of Mr. CONRAD,
Secretary of War. For years past the public
treasury has been preyed upon by specula-
tors, who have contrived to obtain by means
ofpersonal or party favoritism, immense con.
tracts from faithless officers. 1t was proba-
bly, in pursuance of this system, which had
grown up under preceding administrations,
that Gen. TALCoTT gave out the contract
for bomb-shells to DR.. CARMICHAEL. But
the transaction coming to the knowledge Of
Mr.. CoNRAp-'who," the Richmond Dis
patch says, "was green in the matter of dis
tributing personal favors through govern
ment contracts-and whose sense Of public
duty was rather too old-fashioned to be
swerved by the bland, and persuasive ap-
peals of gentility and friendship, he could
not rest till he had the whole matter expos
ed, ana the head of the Ordnance Bureau
brought to account for it !"
"The admonition of the President to Col.
HUGER,' says the Dispatch, "smacks also of
old-fashloned rigor and virtue. He wants
no more private letters on public business
they are very improper-congratulations
about contracts getting into the hands OF
friends, and suggestions about having 'prl-
vate understandings with the head of the
Bureau on the subject of contract for pub
lie work, did not seem altogether proper in
tho owes ofthe President. Nor were thew"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

t, RICHMOND MARKErs.
lTYsek Ending July 20.
FLoua-S4 25 a so 90
, CLovEssEED-S552s.
! HEnRISG-s 81 %.
SHAD 80 rs.
BACON SO 90.
LARD cts. IN Kegs.
WHEAT-Sl 90.
Coss MEAL-S0c per bn
CoaS-67c.
WHrsKEy-Retfd. 2oe:
BuTrER-Firkin lie.
PLAsrER-S3 25.
SALT.-Sl 60.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

Or The New York Post states that Mr.. Thack-
cray, the author, will visi, this country during tho
coming month.
Or Speaker Cobb has taken the stump in Geor-
gia, and has met with enthusiastic receptions.