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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY IA, 1859.
MEETING OF THE LEGIsLATURE.

The first session of the Legislature of Vir,
ginia under the new Constitution, commenc.
ed in Richmond on last Monday. There
being no restriction as to the length of this
session, it will probably be very long, as
we'll as unusually important and interesting
All future sessions are limited to ninety
days, but by vote of three-ffths of the
members may be extended for thirty days
longer.
Upon this Legislature will devolve the
duties of electing United States Senator
to succeed Mr.. HUNTER. whose term ex-
pires on the 18th of March, 1853; of reap
portioning the Congressional Districts I'M
der the late census; and ofsalecting Sec
rotary of the Commonwealth, State Treas
urer. and an Auditor of Public Accounts.
These, however, will form but small
part of their duties. Provision must be
made for putting the new Constitution in
operation, including some plan for laying
of the CouRties into Districts, with view
to the election of Magistrates and Consta-
bles, and various other arrangements in ref
erence to the election of County officers
The time for holding the elections is to be
designated and will probably be during the
months of May or June.
The action ofthe Legislature in reference
to Internal Improvements, is also awaited
with much interest. The rivalry which has
Unexpectedly sprung up between the Gen.
trail Railroad and the Virginia and Tennes-
see Railroad for the cheapest and best con-
nexion with the Ohio, will no doubt be in
troduced into the General Assembly, and
must be settled in some way, or the whole
matter postponed for two years. Such a
delay in the prosecution of this great enter
prise, is only less to be deprecated than a
decision adverse to the Central road. We
trust that the Legislature will consider the
subject maturely, and act upon it with a
reference solely 10 the welfare o. the whole
State.
Another subject of much Importance and
no little difficulty, which will demand the
attention of the Legislature, is that of pop
ular Education. That we should have some
better Common School System than the
present one, seems to be generally coEced-
ed, but what it shall be is not easy to de-
termine. We can only hope that plan, prac-
ticable and generally acceptable to the peo-
pie, may be devised.
The members of the General Assembly
are divided politically, as follows; in the
Senate there are thirty-four Democrats, and
sixteen Wings; and in the House eighty
seven Democrats, and sixty-6ve Wings
Democratic majority on joint ballot, forty.
Now there is fair opportunity for that par
ty to deyelope its policy in reference TO
State affairs. We shall see whether they
will continue to be taken up with Federal
politics and abstract speculations, or, turn
ing to something practical and useful, will
apply their energies to the work of building
up our old Commonwealth, which under their
rule has fallen from the first to the fifth
rank in the confederacy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
WESTERN LUNATIc ASYLUM.

We are indebted to DR.. STRIBLING for q
copy of the last Annual Report Of the Pres
ident and Directors of the Western Lunatic
Asylum, containing the usual amount of in
teresting information relating to the institu-
ton. 1t appears from the Report that on
the 30th of September, 1851, there were
312 patients in the Asylum, of whom IT'S
were males and 1873 females-the number
admitted during the year ending at that date
was 131. The number of patients that re-
covered during the year was As; num-
Der discharged improved Is; number that
died 80.
Of the patients in the Asylum during the
year, the largest number are supposed to
have become insane between the ages of 20
and 80. The prevailing form of insanity is
mania. Ill health is the most fruitful cause
--intemperance next-epilepsy next.
Since the organization of the institution
in 1923, there have been 1918 admissions
Of these II have been from Augusta, a
from Rockbridge, Al from Rockingham, 81
from Loudoun, 20 from Ohio, 26 from Al
bemarle and Frederick each, % from Char
lotte and Jefferson each, SC.
Owing to causes which are satisfactorily
explained in the Report, the expenditures
of the last year were somewhat greater than
the amount appropriated by the Legislature
and the number Of patients being much
larger this year than the last, and moreover
the price of some kinds of provision being
higher, an increased appropriation is now
asked for the support Of the Asylum. The
Superintendent also urges the expedlency
of the construction OF gas works to furnish
the buildings with light as being more e.
economical than lamps or candles, and at the
same time in various ways contributing to
the comfort Of the unfortunate inmates
The institution has heretofore been favor
lite with the Legislature, and we hope that
il will still be fostered, and nothing be
withheld from it, that may be used to allie
viate the suferings of afflicted humanity
That the annual appropriations have been
expended as economically and ussfully as
w any similar institution in the country,
there is every reason to believe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EURoF

1TanqiEtyn France Louis Napoleon Proclaim,
ed President- Resignation Of Lord Palmerstol
--V4duanss in Cotton, &c.
HALIFAX, Jan. 7, 5P M.-The royal mai
steamer Cambria. with dates from Liverpool to III,
9Th of December, and from London and Paris Il
the 26lh, has arrived at her wharf, after rathe
rough passage Of eleven days.
France continues perfectly tranquil, and Napo
leon has been proclaimed President for ten years
by an immense majority of the popular vote.
From England we also have the important an
nouncement of the resignation of Lord Palmerston
and the appointment of Lord Granville to his place
as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The news is also important in commercial
point Of view, showing an advance Of an Id. in
Cotton.
FRANcE.--The Presidential election was The
engrossing topic, Occupying the French mind 10
The exclusion Of all others. Napoleon was every
where triumphant, and his majority would proba-
bly, exceed that Of ls49.
Many of the Deputies heretofore arrested have
been set at lbetty. Much speculation was induls.
ed relative to the new press law TO be shortly pro-
mulgatsd.
1t was generally supposed that each journal
would have to deposit certain sum with the gov
eminent as security for its good behaviour. The
offences of the press are TO be-lst. An attack on
the President. Cd. Inciting to hatred among the
citizens. Sd. An attack upon the religion, family
or property, each offence to be punishable by 6ne
and imprisonment.
FRIDAY. Dec 26.-The Journal des Debats has
leading article in which it says, without discuss.
ing the Origin OF the government, that it will ap
prove honestly Of measures adopted by it, for the
sake Of order and public prosperity.
ENGLAND.-Two great events had tfanspired
in The course Of the few days preceding the sailing
Of the steamer, each capable Of producing serious
consequences. The first is the resignation of the
Secretary Of Foreign Affairs, Lord PaImerston and
the second is the election of Louis Napoleon. A
temporary arrangement in the markets and de-
cline liz the prices Of money had occurred. When,
however, it became known that Lord Granville
was Lord Palmerston's successor, confidence was
in measure restored.
Under Secretary Lord Stanley has also resign
ed
Among the causes assigned FOR Pamerston's Sc
cession from the Cabinet, is difference of opinion
upon the abstract question of The French Revolu
ton. The mystery, however, is not likely TO be
solved before the meeting of Parliament.
privy council was held at Windsor Castle on
The 26h. Her Majesty was pleased to appoint tn e
RI. Hon. Earl Granville to be one Of Her A1ajes
ly's principal Secretaries of State.
IRELAND-The return of many Irish emigrants
10 their own country,s attracting much attention
in Ireland The Irish congratulate themselves up
on it, and regard it as ground of hope for the fu.
ure
SrAM.-The Queen of Spain, on the 2oth ult.,
vas delivered of robust Princess.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

I'm Interesting subject for .Messrs. Giddings,
Hale s. Cove see il stated in one of our eX-
changes that tribe OF negroes has recently been
discovered somewhere in the interior of Southern
Africa, every individual Of which is bles with a
tail that would do credit to monkey. We feel a
great curiosity to hear what Messrs. Giddngs s.
Co.. think of this matter. They are great stick
lers for universal equality, as between the black
and white races. Now, we should be glad to know
whether these long tailed negroes are included in
the 'concentrc circle" Of their affection? Do they
consider these African worthless as objects OF equal
interest with those Of their color who are unfortu.
nately destitute of the cauda ornaments by which
the farmer are distinguished 2 1t is very inter-
esiing matter, and we invite the attention of the
abolitionsts TO it; because, in all human probable
ity, there will be ship loads Of these newly discov-
cred tcoORy heads thrown into the slave markets.
In the event Of some Of them being thrown upon
our shore, we suggest the proprety Of Greeley and
'rappan's providing themselves with chairs con-
tanning holes in the bottom sufficiently capacious
to admit Of the easy play of the tails Of their
guests, for we doubt not that they would soon he
banquetled by these eminent Ethiopian ists.-Pet
Int.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

PoLlrIo.-Senator Douglass of Illinois is decided
ly smart young man. In his speech al the Con-
gressiona dinner to Kossuth, he took great care,
as he has done several other occasions, TO oppose
the idea of the alliance with England, so long
as that country continues to be the oppressor of Ire
land. Douglas has taken the wind out Of Walkers
sails with great ease. His sympathies are with
those who have the most votes. By the way, we
do not see the name of Houston among the speakers
at the Congressional banquet. Perhaps'he has ex
haused himself in delivering that lecture lately ir
behalf of the American Indians. A friend who was
at the Congressional dinner, informs us that wher
The speaking was about to commence, Samivel slid
Richmond Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
KOSSUTHIANA.
The Great Congressional Dinner to Kossuth.

The Great Congressional Dinner to KossuM.
This remarkable affair came of in Washington
at the National Hotel, Wednesday evening. in the
finest spirit, and most elegant style. Mr.. Senator
King, Of Alabama presided. On his right sat Kns-
suth. on his left Daniel Webster. The Speaker
of the House was present, also the Secretary of the
Treasury, Mr.. CoTwin the Secretary Of the Inle-
rior, Mr. Stuart, and Judge Wayne Of the Su
preme Court.
Mr. Webster responded to the toas, in honor Of
the President. Kossuth made one OF his best
speeches in reply TO the toast in compliment 10 him
self. He was not so urgent upon the question Of
Intervention or non intervention, as in some Of his
former speeches. He declared that whatever
might be the dscisiun with regard to what was
known to be his prayer and aim, whether it be the
will to pronounce or to take notice of il at all, he
would bow before il with sincere reverence and
he added, 81 will 60 back over the ocean, hopeless
perhaps, but my heart full of admiration, love, and
gratitude to your generous people, to your glorious
land" He was frequently and warmly cheered
during his speech.
Mr.. Webster was toasted, and made very
strong speech, exhibiting great familiarity with
Hungarian affairs. He entered into details touch.
ing the extent, population and power Of the coun-
try-eulogised The people and expressed the most
earnest sympathy with their cause. He steered
clear of intervention, however. lie gave the fol-
lowing toast:
Hungarian Independence Hungarian control Of
her own desinies;- and Hungary as distinct ma
tionaIity among the nations Of Europe.
Other speeches were made, and at IL O'Clock
the company. highly graliied at what had occur
red, separated Rich Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
MIDDLEBROoK AND BROWNsBURa
TURNPIKE CO.

Owing to the length Of the proceedings Of this
Company, published in the Lexington Gazette
we are unable to publish them entire. The fol.
lowing abstract however, contains all that is ma
terially important:
At a meeting Of the stockholders Of the MID.
debrook and Brownburg Turnpike Company held
at Brownsburg on The 10Th Nov. 1851.
On motion DR.. W. S. McChesnev was called
TO the chair, and Capt. ii. b. jones, appointed
Secretary.
The chair appointed Committee to report the
salaries 10 be paid the officers of the Company who
rep0rted-President shall receive the sum of three
hundred dollars annually. The Secretary and
Treasurers shall receive the sum of one hundred
dollars annually.
The Directors shall receive the sum of two dol
lars per day for every day they are actually en-.
gagged in the service Of the Company.
Andrew Patterson Esq, was elected President,
P. r. Link ESQ.,, Sec. and Treasurer. and j. F.
Randolph and WIN. Sproul Company Directors.
On motion, of Rob. Doyle, the following reso-
lutons were adopted:
LIST. Resolved, That be and are herel y
appointed committee 10 prepare bylaws and reg
ulations for the government Of the company, and
that they report The same to The next general meet
ing Of the stockholders.
End. Resolved, That the President and Dirsc-
tors shall employ a competent Engine.r to pro-
coed forthwith TO the location of the road. That
the Engineer be instructed to make survey Of
the rival routes by way of New Port and by Me-
Nuu's, and report the result Of such survey to the
next general meeting of the Stockholders.
3rd. Resolved, That SO soon as the Engineer
shall have completed the surveys of the routes
indicated in the above resolution and makes his es-
Inmates thereon, he shall report the same to the
President and The President shall tllereupon call a
general meeting of the stockholders in conformity
with the law. TO be holden at Mlddiebrook.
AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING.
On motion e. Hogshoad was called to the chair,
and Jas, Randolph was appointed e reary. The
following committee was aprointe to ascertain the
amount of stock represented IN person or by proxy:
"A. B. Jones, w. S. McChesney, and H. A. Nc
Cormick. Said committee having reported 367
shares representation motion of ]. d. Imboden,
tho following resolution was adopted Resolued,
That this meeting of the Stockholders OF the Mid
dlebrook and Bruwnsburg Turnpike Company do
ratfy and confirm in all things, the proceedings of
the stockholders of said Company had at their gen.
eral meeting, on The 9Th day of November, 1851.
On motion Of DR.. VIM. Gold, Resolved, That
the sum of two dollars, be paid on each share.
On motion. Capt. NJ b. Jones, II. A. McCor-
mick and VIM. S. NcChesney. were appointed
collectors at their respective precints.
On motion, DR.. WIN. Gold was appointed to col
lect the stock at Brownsburg.
On motion, of DR.. AlcChesney. r. l.. Doyle
was requested to collect the stock at Lexington.
on motion the meeting adjourned to meet at
Middlebrook, at the call of the Directors.
E. HOGSFlEAD, Chairman.
JAS. F. RANDOLPH, Sec'ry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

PoIugamyin Utah Isrito'y-One OF the doc
uments transmitted to Congress with The Pres-
DENTS Message is an official statement OF 'he con-
dlion Of affairs in the Territory OF Utah, signed
by The Chief and Associate Judge Of the Supreme
Court of the Territory, and also BY the Secretary
of the Territory. The following paragraph declares
the existence Of polygamy in an unlimited degree
We deem it our duty to state,in this official COM
muncaiion, that poly fanny, or plurality OF wives
is opealy avowed and practised in the Territory,
under the sanction and in obedience to the direct
commands of the church." So universal is that
practice, that very few, it any, leading men in that
community can be found who have mol more than
one wife each, which creates a monopoly, and
which was peculiarly hard upon the officers sent
to reside there The prominent men in the church,
whose example in all things it is the ambition OF
the more humble to iu&ate, have each many
wives some of them, we are credbly informed
and believe ,as many as twenty or thirty, and Brig
ham Young, the Governor, even greater number
Only few days before we left The Territory, the
Governor was seen riding kfpugh the streets Of
the CITY in an omnibus, vim large company oil
his wives. more than two-ihirds of whom had IN
fans in their arms-a sure sign that the evil is In
creasnp. II is not uncommon 10 find two or more
sisters married to the same man and in one In
stance. at least, mother and her two daughters
are among the wives Of leading member OF the
church. This practice, regarded and punished as
high ard revolving crime in all civilized cenn-
.res will never be made statuary offence oy lor
mon Legislature; and if crime at common la@'
the court would be powerless TO correct the evil
with Mormon juries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
JAS. F. RANDOLPH, Sec'ry.

Inhumanity ofLouis Napoleon The most re-
liable accounts from Farce are now clear and IT,
unanimous in the statement that the firing of the
troops upon the people was without shadow Of
provocaion, and was the result of deliberate plan
of Louis Napoleon, that self constituted champion
of law and order, has thus given signal proof
of his energy in putting down the mob by Staying
quiet and unoffending citizens
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

DEATH OF THE MOTHER OF Gov. KossUra.I-
Boston jan. 7.-The Vienna correspondent OF the
Boston Atlas announces The melancholy fact, that
The venerable mother of Gov. Kossuth died at Pesl'
on the 18th Of December: =.
The Constitutional of Bohemia also makes Inc
following announcements:
"Kossnth,s mother. lately surprised in the night
at her house by Austrian officers, died at Pesth on
tho 18th Of December" Her.daughters were ar
rested and carried to Vienna as prisoners at the
same time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

RICHMOND REpUBucAN.-This valuable
journal has lately been improved by the
substitution of smaller type than that upon
which it has been heretofore printed. The
sheet, though smaller, contains as much
reading matter as before, and is furnished
to subscribers at lower price.
The editorial department of the Repu6h-
can Is still under the control of OLIVER P.
BALDWIN, Esq, dcservedly one of the most
popular writer's of the day. In its new and
handsome guise, it harmonizes much better
with the fine thoughts beautifully clad which
may always be found in its editorial col
umns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

Ko,,ulh and Capt. Long.-Ths Washington
correspondent Of the Philadelphia Bulletin, ,,s%;.. says VS.
statement published in the Baltimore Sun that a
Kossn,h had challenged Capt. Long. Of The u. S.
Steam Frigs,e Mississippi. 1t is wholly untrue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

To ADVERTISERS THE attention of adj
vertisers is invited to the rates of charging
adopted by the proprietors of the papers
published in Staunton. All being pledged
to adhere strictly to them, persons who may
wish to advertise may see at glance, by
reference to the table, the lo,cest terms upon
which they can communicate with the
public.
Merchants and other yearly advertisers
will, of course, specify to the proprietors of
the several papers, the precise amount of
space they desire to occupy. If a yearly
advertiser, having contracted for certain
number of squares, afterwards hands IN for
publication an advertisement that will &C.
cupy twice The amount he is entitled to, it
will of course be subject to an extra charge.
1t is, therefore all-important that there
should be an express understanding at the
commencement of the New Year. 1t will
be an easy matter to keep an accurate &C
count of all the advertisements inserted du-
ring the year and get an average at the
close. This plan will be adopted if pre-
ferred.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

g. On our first page will be found the
first of series of letters on the subject OF
slavery over the signature of ".NoUangIus. "
The objects of the writer as made known in
this predatory letter. are patriotic and praise
worthy. The argument will follow in a
succession of weekly numbers, for which
we bespeak the careful examination not only
of those for whom they are primarily in
tended, but of our readers generally.
We feel justified thus to recommend in
advance, from our knowledge of the authors
high character, ripe scholarship and powers
of accurate thinking and cogent reasoning.
Editors of Newspapers might do good SER
vice in giving circulation TO these letters,
as they have heretofore done to others from
the same pen, on branch of the same sub
iect and over the same signature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

Virginia Central Ralroad.-We are informed
that The Board of Dirt~.ors of the Virginia Gen.
trail Railroad Company have proposition TO fur
nsh iron at the cash market valnein England and
take 40 per cent in stock. The same proposition,
according 10 the Examiner Of yesterday, has been
submitted to all The Railroad Companies ia This
S,afa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

Kossvh.-The National Inteisencer Of Friday
e,rs~We learn that NJ Kossuih will remain II
washington till Monday next lie Will 'l.en pro-
coed to Annapolis. and thence he proposes going ''
Harrisburg aud Pilsburg and probably still iqr'Ne'
West
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

TAKE CARE OF THE BIRDs.--In this re-
markably cold spell of weather large num-
bers of birds are said TO be freezing; and
unless some of them be saved, game will
be scarce next season. A sportsman from
the country suggests that as many partridg-
es should be trapped as possible. and kept
until the return of Spring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

DISAPPOINTMENT OF KuSsUTH. From teIe-
graphic letter in the New York Herald, OF Tues
day morning. we clip the following:
In his interview with the Secretary ofihe lutte
rior, on Saturday, Kossuh alluded to his inlerven-
ton project. The Secretary replied that his de-
partment was devoted exclusively to home affairs.
and that all questions Of foreign policy came shro'
the State Department. :.
Kossuth then declared that the opposition which
he met at the hands Of Congress and the Execr-
tive, convinced him that his mission 10 this coun-
try had completely failed. He fell deeply dIsaP-
pointed at the reception he had met with in Wash
ington. II was wholly unexpected.
He inquired, in case a body of Hungarians deslr-
ed to settle in the United States, if they could get
tract of land Mr.. Stuart remarked that Con
gress had the disposition Of the public lands but
that he had no doubt tract land would be grant
ed, if desired. Kossulh corrected the Secretary,
and explained that he did not want the land as
gift-they would pay for it but only desired that
il should be SO located that the Hungarlars Gould
live together in separate community.
0o- In his speech at the Congressional Banquet
Kossuth denied having said that his mission to this
country had proved "a failure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14

GEN. CASs.-The Southern Press states
that Gen. CAss, made speech at the BAN
quet given to KossUTH in Washington, in
favor ofthe "KossuTH doctrine of interven-
ton" The General is decidedly belli-
cose man. His steam is up, and unless
some plan can be devised to carry off his
superfluous valor, another 'sword s. stump
tragedy may be shortly expected. Itmight
be advisable to give him the command of
the next expedition that starts for the North
Pole in search of Sir JOHN FRANKLIN.