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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

LIBERATION OF THE IRISH STATE PRISONERS
The N. Tribune is indebted to the Editor Of The
irish .Ancricau for slip from The Dublin Free
mans Journal of March 90, containing the follow
ing important announcement, which is believed TO
be reliable:
1t is reported that orders have actually been is
sued from the Colonial Office or shortly will be-
issued directing the immediate release of the Irish
EXes, subject to the condition that they are not
to return 10 any port Of the British Islands. Mr:
Whileside had been an active inlercessor for their
ihera linn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

o. In our columns may be found the adverti-
sement of that excellent medicine known as Ayers
Cherry Pec,oral. It's success in curing the vari-
Gus diseases Of the Lungs is attracting universal
attention. not only Of The learned and phianiropIc,
but IF the whole public. The article undoubt-
eddy is what it preends to be, remedy for Lung
c lmplainIs, and the remarkable cures which are
becoming known every where cannot long be over
looked by the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

ANOTHER WARNING TO BoYs.--On Sat-
urday last, little boy of this place, named
RICHARD Moon, had his hand so frightfully
mangled by the bursting of a gun, that the
Physicians found it necessary to amputate
il. Chloroform was administered, and the
little fellow experienced nopain during the
operation. Singular to say, although the
gun was shivered into fragments, but one
hand was injured. The bird at which the
piece was leveled was killed /; and the only
wonder is that the lad did not share the
same fate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

@% We are requested to ask all persons
having temperance petitions to the Legrs-
lature, TO return them Immediately to the
Rev. R. H. PHILLIPS, Of Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07
Is The extraordinary darkness whicl

IS The extraordinary darkness which
occurred on Saturday the 9th ult', was OBJ
served also at Lexington, Lewisburg and
Leesburg. 1t occurred at Lexington at2 O.
clock, land at Lewlsburg between II and l,
and again at 8. The papers of no other pla-
ces that we have noticed make any mcn-
ton of thephenomenon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

The Gold Regions Of .8ustralia.-Advices have
been received from Sydney month later in date
from which it appears that the yield Of gold con-
tinued to exceed what had been expected. Du-
ring The preceding fortnight, the amounts receiv-
ed at Sidney and Melbourne showed production
at the rate of 1926, 100000 per annum, but this
was probably beyond The ordinary supply. SIEVE;
raj cargoes of Coolies and Chinaman have been
sent for to be employed as shepherds, ard one ship
load had Just arrived.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

No. We are indebted to the Hon. Messrs'
Letcher, Seward and Brooks, OF the u. s.
House of Representatives, for public docu-
ments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

Washington, .april 2, lS52.-The Wings Of
the Senate will meet tomorrow TO make the ne
cessary preliminary arrangements fr joint confer
ence with the Wings Of the House, Oh some day
Of next week, to fix definitely the time and place
for the meeting of The National Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

o. II Is stated that. 50 disastrous has been the
commercial business of the merchants Of Liverpool,
during the past year, their losses during the lime,
are estimated at lhiriy-fve millions of dollafst
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

O5-The Maine Liquor Law still continues 10 ex'
cite considerable interest here. Several animated
discussions have come off in TIE Court House. Ii
has warm advocates, and equally as warm oPpo.
nenls.-Ler. Gd=.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

Old "Fogies"- Richmond Examiner
claims that il introduced Ike word "fogy" into The
American political vocabulary. from one Of Thack-
eray's first works. The word has now become not
only common but proper because it is expressive
and its meaning is well understood. Mr. BFerkin-
ridge and Mr. Marshall both used it in the celebra-
ed speeches which they lately made in the House
of REPRESENTATIVES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

Ga- A person entering The naval service al this
time as an acting midshipman, and keeping con.
stanty at the head of his class, might calculate On
becoming passed mdshipman in seven years a
master in sixteen years, lieutenant in eighteen
years, commander In forly-nine years, and cap
lain in seYentY-twU years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

o. An elderly lady, in Ccvington, KY, lately
had thorn extracted from her arm above the ell
bow, which had beeen there over fhrtu fire years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

o. Both the Old and Young Mems Democratic
CITY Convention of New York have endorsed Zen.
Lewis Cass as their frs, choice for The Preslden-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

PosTpoNEMENr.-Owing to the inclem-
ency of the weather on the day first ap-
pointed, the dedication Of the Odd Fellows
Hall, at Mt. Scion, has been postponed un-
til next Monday. See notice IN another
column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

Southern Rights Contention Of Gcorgia.-The
Democratic Southern Rights Convention Of Geor'
gia met at Milledgevile, on Wednesday last. On
ly forty five counties, about half The number in
the State, were represented in tina Convention,
which was composed of rather more than one hun
dien Delegates. d. S. Stell was chosen Presi-
dent.
The principal business for which this Conven-
ton assembled was to appoint Delegates to the
Democratic National Convention; and committee
having been appointed To prepare suitable 'es"lu
tons, il was, on their recommendation. resolved
To send forty Delegates TO the said Convenion.-
The same committee reported resolutions re affirm
ing the Baltimore platform of lS44 which were a.
dopled.
The Convention did not venture to express
preference for any candidate for the Presidency,
aud left its Delegation uninstruced on that polht.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

o. Let it be rememberedthat the Wing
Convention meets in Richmond, on We'd
nesday next, the 14th instant,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

A Hoar.-The reported massacre OF seven per-
sons in Doddridge county,Va., is said 10 be hoax'
per7etraled on The Paramount Banner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07
ocs- The political complexion of the late Demo


o. The political complexion of the late Demo
cratic Convention is matter Of controversy. The
action of the body was ambiguous, and calculated
to produce doubt. To mere spectator, the rejec-
lion of Mr. Wise's proposition-he being friend
Of Mr. Buchanan-the inference was, that the ma
jorily was opposed to The Pennsylvania favorite.
This inference, however, is denied by Others, who
profess TO know. The Sonih Side Democrat, whose
Editor was present, thus discourses on the SUBJ
iect:
II is far from our wish OF purpose 10 foment dis.
sensions in The Democratic party, but we will not
suffer the friends Of Mr. Douglas TO create q false
impression in regard to the opinions Of the Democ-
racy of Virginia. l promoting the interests of their
favoriic candidae,ihey manifest prosecuting T. H.
liberal spirit which should be checked immediate
ly. They seem bent upon building his fortune on
the ruins Of The reputation of every other disliu-
gushed member of The Democratic party. 10 es-
lablish this proposition it is not necessary to repre-
sent the Democratic Rerisw as the organ Of Mr.,
Douglas. The truth of our charge is made good
by The general policy OF his ffiends;and by the par;
ticular conduct of Mr. Marshall of California, The
leader Of the Douglas band in the House Of Repre-
sentaiives, who voluntarily acknowledged that he
had published in he Washington Republic, The or
gan of the present Wing Administration, sn nfa-
nous assault on the political and personal character
of Mr. Buchanan.
The correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, and The
correspondents Of Democratic papers in this State,
assert that majority of the members Of the recen.
Convention, were Douglas men. II is our candid
conviction, produced by an extensive intercourse
with Delegates from every quarter of the State,,
that the friends Of Mr. Buchanan IN the Convention
were more numerous than the friends of Mr. Doug
las, in the proportion of ten to one. And it is fur
Their our opinion, that Mr. Buchanan was by three
one stronger than all other candidates combined:
We are not singular in this opinion-wc heard it
expressed by some Of Mr. Douglas friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07
es5. The Louisville Journal remarks upon the

&C. The LOUISVILLE Journal remarks upon The
apparent determination of the" Young Democracy"
TO hunt down the Old Fcges, and says
"In some parts of India it is said TO be usual to
take the 'Old Fogies' and to place them on The
banks of the sacred river, and there leave them to
die How would this plan suit the Young De-
mocracy p OF course The odd Fogies' have no
right 10 say what shall he done with themselves.
s"The Young Democracy ought 10 remember,
however, in their dealings towards the odd Fo-
gies,' that they will become 'Old Foges' too in
the course of nature, and that what they mete out
10 the old folk will be melted out 10 themselves
some of these days"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

o. The meanesL man on earth. is he who will
eternally botfow newspapers from his neighbor,
beng loo sIingy 10 subscribe for one himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

Or 1t is getting 10 be iicklish thing 10 be
member Of Democratic Convention. Men and
measures are SO mixed up in that party. that one
can scarcely open his mouth without pitching in.
10 his neighbour IL The Bank is assailed You tread
on Mr.. Wise's toes. If the Proclamation and
Gen. Jackson are glorifed, il is scandal to Mr..
Goode. If The Wing party in general is lraduced,
the President, Mr. Barbour, who once wrote a
Wing Address, twists in his seat IL renegade
ism is assailed, a dozen of the most distinguish
ed men, from Patton down, prick up their ears to
personal assault. IfdnIlness is commended and
consistency derided, Joseph's elder brother Gun
stable as water, ihon shalt not excel. " feels his
own prerogalives invaded. If you speak of truth,
the affront is pe,sonal 10 the second officer ofthe
Government. You cannot abuse Mr.. Fillmore,
as Mr. Ran Tucker experienced. without running
into the wrathful jaws Of Col. McAlullep.--ItIch
Whir
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07
o.. The Washington correspondent of the Ba

ea- The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore Sun says
The Pennsylvania iron masters are all in arms az
ganst the Virginia coal and iron resolutions passed
at the late Democratic Convention held in Rich
mond. Some of them who are now here, ask with
great emphasis, what does it mean? Does Virgin
ia, by that resolution, mean 10 rule MIR. Buchanan
off the track, or what? As 10 the motion to take
of the duty from railroad iron, they wont listen to
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

oa-General Carvajal The Rio Glande fillibuster,
who was recently arrested at Brownsville, has been
held to bail in the of S., 900 for his appearance
at the next term CT the U. 5. District Court a. thai.
Mace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

Politics in Caljornia-Boih the W higs and
Democrats of California have held State Conven
lions and appointed Delegates TO the National Con-
ton of The respective parties, leaving them with
out instructions as to whom they shall support as
candidates for the Presidency. The Democratic
Convention did not adopt any platform. The Wig
Convention passed resolutions in favor Of the Com
promise land inslructing their delegates to vote for
no Man who is not friend of those measures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07
RICHM SD MARKET
Week En- ding April 1.
WINCHESTER MARRETs.
JYeck Eudius April /.

WINCHESTER MARHETs. s RICHMOND MARKET
JVeck Eudins April /. Week Ending April l.
FLouR-S4 81 %. Flour 90 a S425
HERRISos-$57 a60O. CLovERsEED-S62
SHAD-Sl2 90 10 90. HERRING-sS62o.
BAcoS- &c. perlb. SHAD $975.
Wharf.-The So BAcoN-l0 cts.
OArs-35 i37c. LARp-l0cts.In Kegs.
CoRN-5U 00c. WHEAT 81 80.
RYE-65c. CoRS MEAL-IOc per Du
LARp-9c perlb CoaS--5s c.
PLASTER s Ucperton WHIsKEy-Rethd &c:
FEATmERs-40a 45c. BUTrER-Firkln &c.
TnoY-$ sos 100 perton. PLASTER 500.
BsgswAx-25c peIIb SALTS SO.
LIVESTOCK MARKET.
RICHMOND, APRIL, 1852.
Bgrr-SsaIs Weight So 90 a So 30 Extraqaa
ity wilIcommanda higher price.
Hoss-S 50a & nett; market brisk.
Murross-$2 90 81 90 nett ,asinqualitv
DatriMoRF CATTLE MARKEr.- Week ending Fri
6au April 2nd-Thc stock of Bceves at the scales
Monday being slightly INFERIOR the average rate ruled
some what lower. The offerings reached $50 head. Of
which number 430 sold TO city butchers, aud 100
were left unsod. Prices ranged from 1910 81
50 on the hoof, equal to So a 1915 net, and aver.
| agins 1915 gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07
THE MARKET PRICES.
sTAUNToN PRICES CURRENT.

Corrected weekly Sorths Spsctator,)
FLoun SuprIS. 1915 BAcos, Hoe RouSD, 10
WHEAT per Bush. 15c Com, SOc.
RYE, soc WOOL, sue
oars. sac FLAX SEED, Soc.
BUTIER, Fresh lee GfSsESe, 2oc
FEATHEEs, Sic BEEsw"x' 2oc
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-18
FAIRFAX AND POTOMAC PLANK ROAD |!

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Books of Sub
scripon amount not exceeding Sixty THOUSAND
DOLLARS of Capital Stock to be divided into shares of Fifty
Dollars EACH for the construction of the FAIRFAX AND
POTOMAC PLANK ROAD, will be opened on the Sd day Of
MAY, 1852, at the foliowing-named places:
At the office of ALFRED Moss Fairfax Courthouse under
the superintendent of the Commissioners. .s- ~,,
superintendent of VIM H. Tenney o. NJ Linthcum Henry
Addison Samuel Cropley, H. L. Ofut and Francis Dodge,
any three of them. a. IN 7s5 s.I84tM #.-r.E
At the Office of NICHOLAS CALAS, Washington d. c. under
the superintendent Of Nicholas Caan Ephram Wheeler
Fitzhugh Coye, Samuel Bacon George T. Parker, VIM H.
Gunnel, VIM. A. Bradley, a. Montgomery King, and r. W
Latham any three of thom.
At the house of CRoaBIE Lewnville, Fairfax county,
under the superintendent of - Crombie VIM Nelson,
Thomas Ap c. JONES' Francis Crocker A. L. Foster Joshua
Gibson, and James Sherman, or any three Of them. u
At the SCHOOL HOUSE az Falls Church, Fairfax county,
under the superintendent Of Annie Coe Alexander G.
Davis, VIM r. Dulin VIM Ball, Daniel III. Barrett Il. o.
Powell, and George Risey, or any three Of them.
county, under the superintendent John r. Pugh A. s.
Grigsby james Macben James A. Evans, R. NJ Whaey b.
T. Rose, and John MILAN, or any three of them.
At the house of JAMES PALMER Pleasant Valley Fairfax
county. under the superintendent of James Palmer Alex
ander Haght, DIR. Hart VIM. ii. Wrenn, Silas Hutch
son, R. h Cockrie, and Talmadge Thorn any three
them. @. w. HUNTER jr.,
! II. d. RICHARDSON,
JARED MEAD,
/ WILLIAM 7. RUMSEY,
| THOMAS R. LOVE,
| NOAH DEYO,
/ JAMES HUNTER,
THOMAS MOORE,
| ALFRED MOSS,
mar 27-3m Commissioners
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-18
Baltimore and washington Railroad

Baltimore and Washin gton Railroad.
One of our most respectable citizens called in
our office last week, and stated that during the
session of the Roman Catholic Council at Balti-
more the fare on the railroad would be but two
dollars for the round trip, and requested US to
publish the fact for the information OF all wishing
to witness the sessions of that distinguished body.
We did 50 with pleasure, and certainly without a
doubt of the fact, for we saw nothing very re-
markable in it. But it appears we were in error.
One gentleman who was misled by our statement
informed us that there was no such arrangement;
and another stated that he was told the arrange
ment would be made only in favor of a company
Of thirty!
We are very sorry that we have been in any
wise instrumental in misleading the public, and
as much surprised that the "a; lroad company has
no better appreciation of what is due from it to
that public 1t is an ugly monopoly, and ought to
be overruled by the people of the two cities.
Four and half cents q mile is an extortionate
charge, and ought not to be submitted to. If we
mistake not, the charter permitting the road tc
run through any part of this District has long
since been forfeited by certain omissions of thu
company and the company may, therefore, no
find itself wholly independent Of the public favor
The interests Of the two cities call for pei
manent reduction and at times Of unusual e,
element in either city the interests Of the con
pany call for special accommodation of tn
kind we suggest.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-18
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH.
a oonstant Dripping Win VICAR Stone.

OF all the proverbs, none better is known
Than constant dripping will wear stone;"
We mark It's truth in peace or in strife,
In each ebb or flow Of the tide Of life
The Past by its tales this lesson hath shown,
That constant dripping win wear a stonei"
And the Future, TOO, spite all we may say,
Times constant dripping will soon wear away
Look well at that boy with the laughing eye,
Hark! hear how his songs on the breeze sweep by
The Future 70 him seems open and fair,
A garden Of flowers without care.
lie dreams, he glides DER the fields Of youth,
OF a noble name and deeds of truth
OF one who in life shall be all his own;
But constant dripping win wear The stone"
Full soon will the cares Of the cold world come
And sorrows will darkcn his once bright hon'e'
His youthful hopes, like the bubbles that SWIM
In their G acelul pride the goblets Drih'
viii fade from his heart at one brraen O o"'o'
Not leaving trace of their short me thrro'
And. weening he'll stand in the world alone
The constant dripping is wearing the stone"
Time has drawn rs lines on his open brow,
Ana the pleasures of earth are worthless now;
Ue turns to the Past, but the friends of old
Are Wondering fast in the church-yard cold
There are none TO loge him--no heart to prove,
BY its generous deeds, its wealth of love;
And he sinks in the grave unwept, unknown
For the constant dripping has worn the stone"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-18
Communicated

MEssRs EDIToRs As you have called the at
tention of the play-going public to the appear
ance Of Mr. Forrest this evening, think you
will not refuse lady friend small space to in
form the fower-loving and cream-eating portion
of our more seriously-inclined citizens of the
delightful attraction about to be presented by
Mr.. Howlet. He will open next week an estab-
Ishment for ice-cream. Seats are to be placed
throughout the garden; his greenhouses are in
q high state Of cultivation many tropical fruits
and flowers are fourishing in them; and there is
not pleasanter place to spend an hour within
our city's limits.
We propose that every lady who loves flowers
shall eyince it by eating ices at Howlefs. Let us
make it emphatically Ladies Garden, where we
may visit, with or without escort, to enjoy cream
and flowers, and thereby show our appreciation
of the worthy Mr.. Howlets efforts TO keep flowers
for our adornment through the cold winter months
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-18
THOMPsON,s
sKY-LIGHT DAGUERREAN GALLERY!
LANE 4 TUoKER's BUILDING,
Psuusulrduia Afe,zas. Wuthfu0fou. ID. g..

LIME IUOhEH BUTLUINUt
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, d. c.
HE subscriber would respectfully inform the ladies
i gentlemen Of Washington and vicinity, that he has
opened the above for the purpose of taking the like
Of al who may wish to favor him with cali lie has
spared no expense In making It the
BEST GALLERY IN THE CITY.
And from his long experience proprietor Of several gal
eries in New York city, he confident that his ,oor cannot
be epced by any He will give his personal attention
TO each picture, and will suffer 20 away
His apparatus entirely new and possesses ali the latest
improvements having OF the most arcaly arranged
SKY-LIGIITS In the country. Ill a - ~ ~ n
So He IL willing TO guaranty satisfaction or no sale a
large assortment Of fancy cases constantly on hand and
for sale at reasonable rates. ----z ---
AS- Pestmortem promptly attended TO-
feb 2l-tjan n 4. G. THOMPSON
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-18
DIR. sTICKLAND's
American Family Pills!

THE GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE OF THE AGE!l
BESIDES the catharc and quality of these
ciay that class of maades known Female Complaints
TO relieve the system Of Worms and pimples the skin
may be set forth in pamphlet which had
gratuitousy of the wholesale agent.
N. B.-The above PILLS 70 highly recon.
mended, from responsible source, that the
public they have the best possible guaranty Of their
VALUE.
They have already acquired popularity rarely elae
in short time they have been sale In this city
A. GRAY Bookseller,
mar lift eth street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-18
THIRTY-sECoND. CONGRESS.
Term commences March 4, 1851, and tsrpinates
March A, 1858.
The First Session opens on Monday December ], 1861
SENATE.

SENATE.
The Senate consists of two Senators from each
State. Since the admission Of California, there
are thirty-one States, represented by sixty-two
Senator'S. The Senators who held over from
the 4th of last March we're forty-one, viz :
eighteen Wings and twenty-three Democrats
Of the twenty zone new Senators, three are yet
to be elected from the following States:
Connecticut, Zone vacancy democratic le-
gislature just elected.
SENATORS HOLDING OVER AND ELECT.
wings in itac; Democrats In roman-those marked s.
are Free-soiers Abolitionsts; o. those elected as
Union mem s. r., those elected as Southern State
Rights men. as .#.