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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

For some time past a most fca;(ul state Of law
lessnes has existed in Baltimore. The american
of Friday says, "Highway robbery, in frequent
ed parts Of the town, is not uncommon.-
Last Saturday the court room itself was desecra-
ted by tho presence and misdcmeanor of rowdies i;
and, when their companion was convicted instead
of being acquitted as they hoped, the jury, in gen
eral. and one of their number in particular, was
chased from the courthouse door until he sought
safety in a neighboring house. Since then the
marked uryman has left the city, in order to save
his life. Within few weeks, the Jail has been
t,cice broken giving liberty to several ofits wor
inmates"
The same paper Of day or two previous date,
tells of an outrage perPetra:ed in that City, Of a.
nest unparalleled audacity. MIR, Hicks, OF
Dorchester County, while passing the mouth Of
Franklin lane, in the evening, had rope with
running Moose thrown over his head, By three ruff
fans, who drew him into tho lane and after beat
ing him severely robbed him ola large sur Of
money. He lay insensible for some time, and on
coming too sufficiently, found his way into neigh
boring store in most pitiablc plight. The vii
lians had not been discovered.
The Baltimore papers attribute tho state of al
fairs to tho failure of the civil authorities To en-
force the laws, and the Sun charges the officers
with "a venal concern for personal popularity. p
Society in New York and Philadelphia is in near
l.. d. .or,o Jor1croL1o condition
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
THE STAUNTON SPECTATOR,
.s-, srAuNTOlSss : -s--.--
observation-disclosures 90, 1869.
Tariff Debate,

An interesting debate was carried on in the low
or house Of Congress for several days, on iuoiion
of MIR. Books, OF New York, to refer that portion
of the Presidents Message ting to the Tariff,
to 4 select committee. The movement was dis
approved of by some Wings, as they believed no
practical good would result from it. and the Dem
ocrats seemed opposed 10 taking any decided step
until the President elect should come into office
and give the nod. They, however, finally adopt
ed resolution in favor of free trade, following the
example of the Imperial Parliament Of Great Brit
ain, which has recently declared for the same pol
icy 50 far as brcadstufls are concerned. 1t would
have been very ungrateful in them not to meet the
overtures of their friends across the waters.
Several prominent Democrats have lately ad
mitted that California gold alone has saved this
country from unprecedented disaster. That source
of relief cannot hold out always. and the crisis is
only deferred. We owe an enormous debt to
Great Britain at present, and the course of trade
is still largely against us. The finances of the
Government are in good condition. there having
been upwards of fourteen millions of surplus reve
nue in the Treasury on tho first day Ct July last,
but during the year our foreign debt was increased
by about twenty millions Of dollars, and specie is
flowing from the country as freely as ever. The
Democracy afect..to consider this surplus revenue
as evidence of prosperi!y-and it may afford fine
pickings to them when they get possession Of the
vaults-but what with the hard cash locked up in
the Treasury and the large amounts exported to
Europe to pay foreign debts, the business of the
country cannot DO regarded as in very desirable
condition.
| The Providence Journal offers some good ad-
vice to manufacturers and all classes engaged in
trade at this time. They are at the mercy of the
foreign market, sand will have bitter cause Of re-
pentance if they forget that dependence, and act
as though the present higher price Of goods was
the Legitimate result of American business" Now
is the time to prepare for the coming Storm
''When the foreign creditiors," says the Journal,
''from sudden alarm, which comes in business mat
tiers, no one knows whence, or from commercial
depression, or stringency in the money market at
home, call for their pay there will be hard times
here. Investments made here under present pri-
ces will not pay the debts that they create; prop
erty will be sacrificed and fortunes lost and good
men ruined. Now is the time to prepare"
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). 4 Washington letter in the Philadelphia a:

As. A Washington letter in the Philadelphia a
lnercan says
Much dissatisfaction is expressed by the celtic
Of the Democracy az Mr.. Ritchie used to deSig-
nate the upper crust Of his party, at the reserve
and silence of the President elect. They say,
while it may be wise policy for candidate to
write no letters, the case is entirely changed when
that candidate has been elected Chief Magistrate
Hence, they contend Gen. Pierce should long ago
have sought the b5uat Of their COUNSEL or at ie3a'
Indicated the complexion of his intended Admlu's-
tratlon. It appears, too, there IS remar%so'e
discrepancy in the hulk Of mail matter to aud iIc;H
Concord, and some cf the untorrIfcd have taken
srievous offence at the neglect of their eorreSp%n
3ence. A letter was received here this mU'nhg
from one of tho powers beyond the throue, stating
that no positive arrangement in regard TO tho ne~
Cabinet has been determined, and tina; ono point
enly had been settled-.'there would be no res;0-
ra.ons" If this statement be authorized, it has
more than ordinary significance. aud conflicts very
strangely with the gyings out from, Nthcr9uarie5s.
which have claimed to enjoy peculiar contdcncc
and partiality. Young America may Succeed
in excluding the experienced and safe statesmen
sftbs party from high and responsible office, but
whether an Administration just starting upon Its
career is to be served by such an exclusion. may
prove to be serious problem. Mythology furnish
IS an 2dmOnitiOn which might be turned to account.
Young PhGt0n rashly undertook to drive the chart
ct of the sun, but the horses became unmanagea-
hlo and whired the confident charioteor hsadlong
from his seat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

SEcRET&RY OF THE IsrERioR.-The report ct
the Secretary of the Interior is valuable docu-
nst and we regret that our limited space does not
permit US to spread it entire before our readers
There is no department of the government which
requires more labor, tact and iudgcmnt than the
Department of the Interior, and most ably have
all its acquisitions been met by the enlightened
and energetic head Of that department, Hon, A.
II. Fl. Stuart. In the cabinet Of Mr.. Fillmore,
composed as it has been of men eminent for their
wisdom and statesmanlike qualities, Mr.. Stuart of
Virginia has occupied an exalted position, and one
which reflects the highest credit upon himself and
his native Commonwealth In sagacy, judg-
ment, tact and energy, he has few equals A
practical statesman, an accomplished orator, and a
gentleman of the most bland and winning manners,
he is calculated to reflect lustre upon any station.
We regret that the country is to be deprived Of
the services of such man, but we trust that he
will return to the old Commonwealth, only to de-
yoto his energies to cooperation with all her pat
rotic and gifted sons in raising her from her pres
snt depressed condition, and restoring the crown
OF her former supremacy to her imperial brow
Richmond Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
HE French i'm Sonora,

Late arrivals from California bring information
Of the singular proceedings Of j party Of French
men in the Mexican province of Sonora, adjoining
California. The leader, Count De BoULnoE,
was French officer Of some reputation in the AZ
rican war. The accounts Of his late movements
are various and conflicting. According to one
statement.he was employed by the Mexican Gov
ernment to fight the Apache Indians, who had
been very troublesome. Other accounts represent
that he laid claim to valuable gold mine in So
nora, and collected some four or five hundred Of his
countrymen to maintain his pretensions against
the Mexican authorities. There seems TO be no
doubt, however, that he had battle with Gen.
BLANco, the military commandant of Sonora land !,
routing him, had undsputed possession ofthe coun.
try And here again the reports disagree-ono
representing that Nj. BeULBoN was acting under
the countenancc of tho French Minister at Mexico
and had annexed Sonora to France, and another
that the country was conquered with the view OF
annexng it to California. 1t is hardly probable
that the French Government has authorized any
such scheme as the former-certainly the United
States would not tolerate it-and it seems most
likely that NJ BoULBoN and his countrymen have
been acting on their own responsibility and propose
setting up an Independent government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
Cllrisrhl,As

This welcoms holiday is near at hand, and
we tender to all cur patrons, in advance, "te com
piments of the season." We alwayshaii the APP
pTOach of Christmas with feelings of pieashYe-
may the custom of observingit in becoming man
ner never be abandoned! The Booksellers. Jew
elleFs' Dealers in Fancy Goods and Confectioners
Oh our town, are fully prepared for the occasion,
ana we advise the public generally to give them
4 CALL In accordance with previous custom half
sheet only will be issued from this office next
week " e are sure that no one will object to the
printers having brief respite from toll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

MURDER AND SUIclpE.-Petcrsburg, Dec. 10
81, p. M.-Benjamin Sadler, confined in Jail here
on tbs chargeof kidnapping, together with another
prisoner, named Jones, made their escape this
morning, about III o'clock, under the following
circumstances:
Rabt. Taylor and Geo. Williams, keepers of
the jail went into Sadlers cell to serve breakfast
to the prisoners, when Sader and Jones rushed
out and locked them in. While On their way out,
they were met by Mr.. joel Sturdlvant, who or
dersd them to stop, when sadler drew revolver,
and shot him dead on the spot. A negro man, an
attendant at the Jail, attempted to arrest them,
whom he received the contents OF one oil the barrels
in his chin. woundipg him MORALLY, it is supposed
Immediately after their escape had been made
known, largo number Of citizens started in pur
suit of the fugitives. Jones was arrested about
half mile from the city. Sadlcr had proceeded a.
but three miles when he was overtaken by Mess.
Ledbetter and Boutwell,, who came upon him sud
denly in an open field making his way for the
woods. When ordered to surrender he refused
and deliberately drew his revolver and shot him.
selfdcad. ?, oa
There, has been great excitement here all day
Mr.. Slurdiyant will be inferred tomorrow. II
b,d5 of the murderer and suicide has not yet been
brought to the city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
TIE Central RAILRoAp.-A bill to, increas

Tnr CENTRAL RAILRo4p.-A bill to INCREASE
the capital stock OF the Central Railroad 0he
State taking the usual portion of three-ffths) fol
the purpose of completing the construction and C.
quipmcnt Of the read between Waynesboro' ara
Stanton, and of building depots at Naynesboro
and etaunton was taken up in the Senate yester-
day, and being explained and advocated by Mr.
Shelley of Augusta, was passed. The passage Of
the bill, on motion of Mr.. Sheffoy, was ordered II
be communicated to- day by the Clerk to the House
of Delegates, and it having previously passed that
body, it is now law-Richmond Republican
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22


e3- We have received communication COM
mending our course in not noticing II anonymous
scribblei in the Tndicdt0r, who has been disgust
ing the public for the las; two weeks by stirring
the carcass ofeyery decayed controversy of OUT
community Tor the last three years. With thanks
to our correspondent for his good opinion, we must
DECLINE publishing his article, because we do not
wish to open our columns, even indirectly, to mat
t,rs of mere private and personal concern, and be-
cause there is no necessity for publishing his COM
incubation ,as ho may rest assured that we never
will degrade our columns" by engaging in con
troccrsy with every or any anonymous scribbler
wto may have the 'nanliness" to throw mud at
us from under cover of a concealed name, much
less with one wh, "manifests tho low design" of
trayging private affairs, names and opinions tef1ro
the public.
1t will .,ways give III pleasure. however, to dis
clss subjects of public interest with any intelligent
opponent who has also the chiyalry to furnish US
his namc-as he has ours-and will conduct the
controversy 50 as to elicit something Of interest to
our readers. Personalities in public controversy
are always degrading, and heightened gentlemen
will never resort to such way of settling private
quarrels-so long as the known persons of the Ed.
itOrs are ct their service
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

SEVEN Tons OF AUSTRALIAN GoLD.-On Nov
%, three vessels arrived in the River Thames
tom Australia, with the extraordinary quantity OF
upwards of seven tons of gold on beard. One Of
the ships, the Eagle, was freghted with the larg-
eat amount Of the precious metal ever known to
arrive in one vessel, viz, $50 600 ounces, Cup
wards of six tons) and of the value of more than
-g6O0, 900. Great, however, as has been the wealth
brought over BY the Eagle, the ship Dido is OK
pected in few days. which will far surpass it.
having On board $50 900 ounces, or about ten tons
and half of the precious metal. The Neptune
with IL 900 ounces, the Audromache 42. 05l cunc-
IS, and other ships with as valuable freights are
nearly due
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

The METHODIST CHURCH SUIT IN New YoRK.
The New York Commercial Advertiser states
that Judges Nelson and Belts, Of tho U. s. { irca'
Court in That city, having deiberated upon the ca c,
are divided in opinion upon the principal questions
,rising on the exceptions to the reportof the Ccm-
missioner appointed to valve the Methodist Book
Concern: and they have, consequently y, ordered the
noints on which they differ to be sent to the Su-
premc Court of the United States for decision by
that tribunal. A final decree cannot be entered in
the case until the decision of the Supreme Court
npon the points certified to it. shall be sent back to
tbc c;rcutt Court. Nor can the defendants, should
thew elect to al peal from tn decree Of November,
1851 deciding the main question of the right Of
the South. take such appeal, until the final decree
in the cause ia entered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
Mrxrco.-A Washington letter in the New

NExrco.-A Washington letter in the New
York Courier says
All the intelligence from Mexico justifies the
opinion that tho affairs of the ll-starred Republic
are rapidly apprOximating 4 crisis, which must
inevitably terminate in the overthrow of he ox-
isting Government. President Arista is probably
more familiar with American institutions and char
acter than any other Mexican, and he has eudeav-
ored to employ that Knowledge for the benefit of
a people whose unjust suspicious have been excl
ted in proportion as his patriotism and integrity
which have stood out in moral and striking con-
traJt with the selfish and grinding policy of his
predecessors been manifested. The last
hope is the restoration OF military and mercenary
despotsm, in the person of Santa Anna, and that
event may now be regarded, not only as inevitable
but as Immediately impending. Drained of her
resources by foreign creditors, harrassed by inter
nal revolution, and threatened by invasion-NIcx-
i,o presents the melancholy spectacle of a nation
lettering under load of hopeless Affections
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

o. The Washington correspondent of the n.
Y. Journal of Commerce writes under date Of the
10th instant,
One of the most common remarks made by eve
ry one upon the state Of feeling in the Democratic
ranks in Congress is that in their transition from
an opposition to an administration party they have
suddenly become noncopnltia!. They hesitate a.
bout men and measures, and are extremely eau
tious in their opinions subjects as to which they
have heretofore had little reserve. There is not
much more to be heard of fllbusering and OF in
tervention projscts, from inside Democrats. They
have to 60 cut of the party to raise new cry. Some
Of them have heretofore said So much about 'lney-
liable war;" and so much about intervention a.
gainst intervention" that they NOW find heir
speeches barrier between them and the high pla-
ces under the new administration.
The difficulties as to forming Cabinet are in
creasing. five may Judge from comparison Of
opinions which we hear from democrats Of differ
ent sections and different shades of the party, it
will be almost impossible to reconcile conflicting O.
pinions views and interests this subject, unless
all known, distinguished and experienced men in
the Democratic party be dropped. With one ex-
ception, that of Caleb Gushing, there appears to
exist insuperable objections to every competent
man who has been named.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

o. The President of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad announces that he will start train Of
passenger cars from Baltimore for Wheeling on
the morning of tho 10th day of January, without
fill The President of the United States, and va
rious public bodies, including the Virginia Legis-
laturc, have been invited to unite in celebrating
the opening of the road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
ERlsa Alarm.

Some miscreant raised the false cry of fire in
our streets between IL and O'Clock on Saturday
night last, arousing and alarming largo number
OF citizens. He richly deserves to be punished,
could he be discovered. 1t is thought, however,
that he may have mistaken the glow of the setting
Neon or conhagration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
Kentucky Senator.

The Senate of the United States is still engag-
ed discussing the question of admitting the Hon.
ARCHIBALD DIXON to his scat in that body. The
facts of the case are briefly these-Mr. CLAY re-
signed his seat last Spring, to take effect the first
of september, and the Legislature Of Kentucky, tc-
ing in session, Immediately elected Mr.. Dixon his
successor. Mr.. CLAY, however, died in June,
and the Governor Of Kentucky appointed Mr.. MER
RIwETHER to fill the vacancy, till the time when
the election of Mr. DIXON would take effect. Mr.
MEnR1wEruEn did not claim the seat longer than
the first of September, and the right of Mr.. DIxoS
to take it at that time was not denied, until he
presented his credentials to the Senate and pro-
posed to qualify, when number ofthe Democratic
Senators raised objections and urged reference Of
the matter to select committee. We are free to
say that the question is to orr mind, not free from
difficulty but nevertheless it is little curious and
worthy ofnote that the so-called Democracy should
now as ever manifest So much more Difference for
the act of the Governor of Kentucky -the one man
power-than for that of the Legislature of the
State, representing the popular will.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

ng. The Washington Republic says that new
noois of shinplaslers are now circulating in the
District, purporting to be issued by the Bank of
Columbia. the Bank of America, the Bank Of the
Republic. the National hank, and the Freemen's
Bank. and dated in that city. The Republic adds :
These institutions purport to and may probably
for the present redeem their issues at cfces in this
city: butare tloy- wholly responsible in law: and
are het not in direct violation ofap act Ct Congress
prohibiting the circulation Of bank notes upder the
denomination Of s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

&C. dispatch from Washington on the 10Th
says. Vice President King was more feeble yes
to-day, and is still worse to-day. The nature of
his disease is an affection of the lungs similar to
Mr.. Clay's, and he has the same physician, DR..
Hall. lie will resign the Presidency of the Sen
ate at an early day, but there is no probability
that he will be able to do it personally soon. if
ever. Mr. Atchison, ofMissouri, will undoubtedly
succeed him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
NJ A letter to the New York Journal of Com
.rcn. dated Vienna. November 10th, says:

mcrco, dated Vienna, November 10th, says:
at is highly probable that the death of Mr.
Webster will have the effect of restoring the di
plcmatic relations between Austria and the United
States. Mr.. Hulseman is still here; but as the
only obstacle to his residence at Washington has
been removed by death he will NEST likely return
to his post in the country of his adoption. The
American Charge d'AAaires has not yet arrived in
Vienna"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
Election OF Commissioners.

The vote for Commissioners of the Revenue in
this County on Saturday, was very small one,
We give below all the returns as yet received
The probability is that Mr.. DoNoHo is elected for
the First District, and Mr.. KEIsER Or Mr.. STo-
vrp c,r the Second
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
Southern Literary Messenger

Messrs MAcFARLANE 4 FERevsoS have be-
come the propriotors Of this periodical ana Lave re-
duccd the price to So year, payable in advance
The editorial department continues under the
charge Of john r. THOMPSON, Esq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
.ay- A letter from Washington to the NJ,

York Tribune says
Various intrigues are on foot here in connexion
with Cabinet appointments A curious one has
beep set in motion in reference to a distinguished
ex- Governor of Virginia. But it is hardly worth
while to go into such family matters. The broils
and Disturbances and jealousies and competitions,
will all como to head in due time. The Wings
have nothing to do but wait. Gen. Pierce may
need more Of their aid, His obligations to them
are moi slight already.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

BLACKS AND MuLATroEs.--Mr. Gushing
member of the Ohio Senate from the GalIa, &C.,
district, has introduced bill into the Legislature,
.sto prevent the further settlement Ct black and
mulatto persons in this State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

DS- We are indebted to DR.. STRIBLiNG, for {
copy of the last Annual Report of the Presiden
and Directors of the Western Lunatlc Asylum
containing the usual amount of interesting inioT-
nation in reference to the institution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22

o1 1t is stated that there are moro Democrats
in uflicc in Washington at the present. time than
Whgs,and that, leaving cut the, Heads of Depart:
ments much more money is paid to them from the
National Treasury than to the Wings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-22
ladies Fair.

SEES the notice in another column of a Fair to
BE- opened tomorrow night by the ladies of the F.
pscopal Chur.', in tho Town Hall.
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o. The proceedings of the House of Delegates
IN reference 10 the case of Mr.. Price of Hardy,
will be found interesting.