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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
Infi,Mticidc.

The Hastings Court of Richmond have sentenc
ed negro girl to be hung on the 22nd of October
for the murder of her infant child, but unanimous
" recommended her to the clemency of the Exec
utive. We are sorry to observe that some of the
papers are remarking Significantly upon the F'deli
cate duty'' which this case imposes upon Cover
nor JOHNSON The recommended on of the Cour
is quite conclusive to satisfy us that the sentence
should not be carried into execution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

IMPORTATION OF RATTLEsNAKEs.-Anon the
extraordinary arrivals with which we have been
lately favored from America, none perhaps has eX-
cited more sensation than the importation into
Liverpool of SO rattlesnakes, which came over in
two large cases, accompanied by their owner, NJ
Van Gordon, who caught them on the Allegheny
Mountains. Some difficulty existed on board in
keeping the cases from being "broached," as the
ship run short of water, and the sailors, hearing
fixing noise inside the cases thought they con
tanned bottled porter. Another difficulty arose al
the custonl-house but the owner having giver
living proof that the reptiles were not included in
any prohibtory tariff, they were allowed to pass
free of duty.-Eng. Paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
Ryackwood,s MagaZin C.

The September number of this magazine has
been received from Messrs ScoTT s. Co., Of New
York. The contents are Jeffrey, Part T.; Katie
Stewart, Part ILL.,; Residence and Rambles in
Australia; Some Remarks on the Fourth Volume
of Chalmers Biography My Novel, &C., XIV.
The Premier's Present Position; Dies Boreales
No. X. Price So year-Price of Blackwood and
anv one of the Four British Reviews, s.; the
Four Reviews and Blackwood, $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

oo-The New York Wing State Convention as
sembled in Syracuse on Wednesday last, and af
ter organizing proceeded to nominate State officers
Washington Hunt was re-nomiLated for Governo
by reclamation, VIM. Kent was nominated
for 1t. Governor, Thomas Kempshell for Cana
Commissioner, and E. Crosby, State Prison In
spector. The finest spirit prevailed Throughout
the first days session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
-----s,a5's, &EAUN,T0N: az.--
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 80, 1859.
WING ELECTORAL TICKET.

lst District-John r. Kilby, of Nansemond.
2nd District-Ed r. Chambers, Understanding
3rd Dstrict-Thomas S. Flournoy, ot Halifax.
4th District-H II. Marshall, of Charlotte.
9Th Observation-Disclosures Rives, of Albemarle.
9th District-William G. Scott. OF Powhatan.
7th District-Joseph Segar, of Elizabeth City.
9Th District-Rob't Mayo, Jr., of Westmoreland
9th District-Henry w. Thomas. of Fairfax.
10th District-Alex. r. Boteler, of Jefferson.
| tn DISTRICT. B. Baldwin, of Augusta.
18th District-John Echols, of Monroe.
18th District-Walter Preston, of Washington.
18th District-John j. Jackson, Jr., Of Wood.
| 9Th District-T. M. Gally, of Ohio
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

TIE LINE OF BATTLE SUP PENNSYLVANIA,
This ship, which cost the nation 100000 built
at Philadelphia in 1885, is now lying at the Nor
folk Navy Yard, and has recently been converted
into ball room, for the entertainment of the Off
GERS on that station She is the largest ship in the
American Navy, and the most costly. She car
ries lao guns, and the only voyage she ever made
was from Philadelphia to Norfolk. A correspou-
dent of the Utica Gazette, in writing from Norfolk,
September 10, speaks of the ship as follows:
The narrow inlet, which is her present quar-
tiers, not allowing her to swing at anchor with the
tide and exposing constantly the same side to the
sun, her timbers have decayed, and would require
an immense outlay to replace. The sand has
formed bars around her, the oysters taken up their
beds beside her and fastened her to the bottom,
and if she ever moves again, it will be done by
carrying the country with her."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
whic central Committee.

The Wing Central Committee, is requested tc
meet at H. w. Sheffey's Office. on Thursday night
next A full attendance is earnestly requested
The Committee consists Of the following gentle
men:
H.W. Shelley, J. A. Waddel, I'D. limbo
den. N. X. Trout, N. C. Kinney, VIM. Frazier
Thos. Butler, Jno. Kelly, j. Il. McCue, II. M
Bell, B. johnson, A. NJ. Simpson, A. D. Chan
dler, j. n Hendren, VIM. 6. sterrett'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

@s- To show what Gen. Scott's companions
thought Of his talents when he was quite young
man, we make the following extract from letter
written by William Thompson, of Virginia, to
John Randolph, then member of Congress from
the Old Dominion. The letter can be found in
the Life of John Randolph by Hugh A. Garland.
Mr.. Thompson says:
1--WE have been visited by the young ladies of
Liberty Stock, and by its mentor, Major Scott
had rather have his wisdom than Newton's or
Locke's; for,depend on it, he has dipped deep in
the science OF mind y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
Gen. SCOTS Compensation.

In his remarks before the Club on Saturday night
last, Mr.. SHEFFEY, commented upon the course of
the Democratic leaders in regard to the compensa-
ton received by Gen. ScoTT for his distinguished
public services, and Indignantly denounced the
miserable appeal which is made to the "pocket
nerves" ofthe people, by unprincipled demagogues.
Gen. Scorr is not the first public benefactor
who has thus been assaulted. The very identical
charge which is now brought against WINFIELD
SCOTT was preferred against GEORGE WASHING
TON, the Father of his Country, and urged with
a virulence and magn t.. eqra ell only by the pres
ent bitter and reckless warfare upon Gen. ScoTT.
But as GEORGE WASHINGTON stood high above
the reach of the foul calumny, so also does WIN
FIELD SCOTT. The blood that he has shed in de-
fence of his country rises up in testimony against
his traducers, and the people for whose rights it was
freely poured forth will assurcdly vindicate the
name and fame of their benefacior by his triumph
ant election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

LATER FROM HAvANA.-.NsW Orleans, Sep.
23.-The Empire City has arrived with Havana
dates of the 10Th.
Great excitement prevailed onthe Island s arrests
were daily making. Government troops have
been sent to all parts of the Island to be in readi-
ness for immediate service. Twelve hundred
stand of arms had been landed by the insurgents
near Cienfuegos, 200 of which had been seized
by Government and the balance carried off by
their owners into the mountains.
All American papers were prohibited.
The steamer Pizarro, wrecked some time since
has proved a total loss
The officers, crew and passengers of the En-
pire City were courteously treated at Havana.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

o. The attempt to array General Scott's pay
against General SCOTS services, is likely to recoil
upon the projectors. The National Intelligencer
shows, by reference to the accounts of various dis
tinguished gentlemen on the Democratic side, that
their pay and allowances may be placed along
side of those of General SCOTS and the decision
of the public very confidently asked, in the prem
iSes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

GEN. ScoTr's PRoGREss WEsTwARD.--We
are informed by one of our citizens who accompa-
MED General Scott as far as Salem, Ohio, that the
excitement along the line of the railroad was most
intense. At every station house there was such u
crowd that it seemed as if the whole population
had left their homes to greet the veteran whose
name they have 50 long delighted to honor. At
several points the citizens had appointed one OF
their number to convey to General Scott their eX-
pressiOns of welcome. At Salem the crowd was
immense, and there seemed to be no limit to the
enthusiasm Of the people.-Phtsb,ug jour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
Central Rank.

A meeting of the Stockholders was held oil
Thursday last, for the purpose of electing Direc
tors of the Central Bank. The following gentle
men were chosen, viz:-Vvm. Kinney, II. w
Shelley, VIM A. Bell, B. F. Points, t. p. Esk
ridge, J. B. Breckenridge, James Crawford A. B
Trick, and Geo. E. Price.
At meeting of the Directors on Saturday after
noon, WM. KINNEY, Esq, was elected Presiden
of the Bank
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

ATTEMPT TO AssAsslNArE LOUIS NAPOLEON.
We ara favored with the following extract from
letter received by the Africa, from mercantile
American gentleman resident in Paris, to whom
we have aforetime been indebted for important in
formation ~ Y. Com. .adV. 22d inst,
San attempt was made some three days ago to
assassinate Louis Napoleon on his way from st.
Cloud. An individual fired musket shot at him,
from trench on the route, and the ball grazed his
left shoulder. Seeing that he had failed in his at
tempt, the assassin Immediately blew out his own
brains. The journals have been prohibited from
speaking Of the mattern
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

o. The New Orleans Bee of the 9th says that
to show that the Wings of the interior are earnest
ly at work in the Presidential campaign, we may
state that We know of eight mass meetings and
barbacues now in course of preparation-viz one to
be given by the Scott men Of Claiborne, Bossier
and Beinville, on the 25th instant; a second to
come off at Alexandria on the 22d; third at
Franklin on the 25th; fourth at Iberville about
the same time a fifth at Opelousas on the 18th /;
a sixth at Greensburg,n the Piney Woods, on the
9Th of October; a seventh at Natchitoches in the
early part of next month; and an eighth at Madi-
sOnYille, 10 come off shortly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

PIERcE.-The Savannah GA Republican has
telling article on Pierces political antecedents
and after quoting from the uncontradicted record:
some of his sayings and doings OH the slavery
question, adds:
''How many men have been denounced to a dam
nation beneath resurrection, for sentiments and act;
not half as ultra as the above within the last ten,
twelve, and eighteen months, by the very men
who now hail Mr. Pierce as the embodiment of all
that is sound2 Last year and the year before
their presses and speeches teemed with denunca.
tons of the whole Northern people as 'onion-eat-
ing Yankees plunderers, 'and 'abolitonist.' Row
they are the first to take them to their embrace
Let them beware, lest Mr.. Pierce turns out Sc
cond edition Of "a Northern man with Southern
principles We had hoped the market had been
fully supplied by the Van Buren, edition. At all
events, we think the unprejudced reader will a.
gree with lis, that there ism the past life and pres
ent association of Mr. Pierce that which eminent
ly qualities him to follow in the footsteps Of his
illustrious predecessor"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
MISCELLANEOUS ITE MS.

CHoLERA.-The Fort Wayne 0ndiana) Times
has letter from Sheboygan, dated the 4th instant,
which says:
''The cholera has been very frightful here
There have been some 100 TO $50 deaths up to
this time, and no abatement as yet. There were
eight or ten deaths yesterday-a great mortality
Tor so small place."
That is a fearful mortality, truly. Sheboygsh
does not contain over 1900 inhabitants, if it does
that many. Its situation is generally healthy.
The Times says the cholera has nearly ceased
at Fort Wayne, where the deaths were about if
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

o. A correspondent of the Cincinnati CONNER
cal states that up to the 18th of July, 1852, the
following men, women, children and cattle passed
Fort Kearney, on their way to Oregon and Cali
fornia: Men 1886; women 1870; children $500;
horses ,703; mules 1888 cattle, including COWS,
74,7o2; wagons 1916; sheep 23,9S0, hogs 7. A
mong the adventures were four Germans with
wheelbarrows, several with hand-carts, and some
on foot, carrying their packs on their backs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

o. The National InteUigencer announces tina
Commander CADwALADER RINGGoLD, U. S. Ma
Wy, has been appointed to the command of the ia
pan expedition. He took an active part in the ex
petition under the charge of Commander WILKES
The expedition will consist of three steamships
and will sail early in November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

CAvED IN.-John Wentworth, of the Chicago
Democrat, has at last concluded to publish the
Democratic platform, but crowds it in AMONG the
advertisements, on the last page Of his paper. The
Chicago Journal thinks this case similar to that
of the good old lady, who, from change of cir
cumstances, was compelled to resort to baking fof
livelihood, and standing on the corner of the
street offering her cakes for sale, exclaimibg -
"Muffins and crumpets Mullins and crumpets
II hope to gracious nObodu hears nneW -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

ALARMING STATE OF TmNes.-An Oregon
correspondent of the New York Commercial Ad-
vertissr, i'll speaking Of the famous Oregon Land
Law, which gives mile square of land to every
actual settler married betorea certain date-says
tina, it set the whole country astr and every body
cot married that could. The scarcity of marriage
able females, however, was such that in some in
stances girls of Ia, Is, II, and even II years Of
age, We're married in order to secure the land per-
quisites
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

THE SOUTHERN RIGHTS PARrY-The nom-
nation of Troup and Quitman by this party prom
ises to give Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia to
the Wings. The first and last promise very fair
ly without this help; with it, they are placed be-
yond doubt. South Carolina, too, may not be
unanected.-Rich. Uhig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

" Thackeray's Lectures; which he promises
Upon his arrival at New York ARE likely to attract
considerable attention. 1t is something new, and
rather singular, to see a popular English author;
coming to this country ,and delivering lectures
on literary Subjects as speculation. MT. James;
the novelist, we believe did not succeed as lee
turer. Thackeray, it is stated, expects to make
GOOD deal of money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
Richmond ReDubjicau

Messrs Ro. II. s. E. A. GALLAHER have solo
the Richmond Republican to Messrs JoHs
GREENE, JR., and JAMES w. LEwELLEN. o. p
BALDWIN, Esq will continue as editor
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o. Mr. Freaner, better known as the "Mus-
tang" correspondent of the New Orleans Delta,
recently murdered by the Indians in California,
was native of Hagerstown, Maryland, where he
has father, mother, and other relations residing
He was printer by profession, and was at one
time employed in the office of the Baltimore A
merlcan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

BANK OF THE VALLEY.-The Winchester Re
publican says that the Stockholders of this Banl
have recently directed an increase of $4,000 o
the stock of the Staunton Branch. TO effect this
object, seven hundred and fifteen shares of new
stock were created, which were readily disposed
of at Sll8 per share, thus yielding to the Bank ;
net profit of 500, to be added to the surplu.
fund. The surplus fund of the Bank, at this time
is about 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
sy- The Tribune, in an article on s.Our Cand

date" Gen. Scott,) says:
'Aside from every other distinction, Gen. Scott
is q model citizen No charge of vice. of extrava-
qance, of discreditable indulgence, of sordid aims
or mercenary motives, can be brought against him
Simply as man, Gen. Scott stands before tho
world unimpeached and unimpeachabe. He has
passed through thousand scenes Of temptation il
his public career; he has enjoyed opportunities t.
amass the wealth of potentaie. yet he is TO- da,
man without a spot or blemish and though al
ways living frugal llte,yet is he wholly withou
fortune OF the millions that have passed through
his hands land of the millions he might have clutch
ed had he stopped to it, not dollar has stuck tt
his PALM"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

o. The ST. Paul .Minncsoticn says I: can old
soldier who resides in the interior of Michigan, a
strong Democrat, writes to friend in ST. Pau
that he, with plenty of other Democrats in his
neighborhood, are going for his old commander,
Gen. Scott"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

o. A lot of liquor was advertised to be sold by
deputy sheriff, in New Bedford, Mass, on Sat=
urday, in lots to suit purchasers. The Mercury
says that this ptoperty-ifit is property-has been
taken on an execution, and if sold, will be disposed
of according to one law and against another. The
city authorities will probably interfere to prevent
the sale, should an effort be made toproceed with it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

WHAT DO THEY IN THE WEST ?-The Detroit
Tribune says that at Scott Club formed this week,
near Detroit, twenty three Democrats, who had up
to that time gone for the Democratic ticket, came
boldly forward and registered their names among
its list Of MEMBERS aud declared their unalterable
determination to vote for the hero of Lundy's
Lane, and to do all in their power to promote his
election And further, that three Of the most prom
inent Democrats in the State (Gen. Williams,
Col, O'Calahan and Maj. Kearsley) are officers Of
the Detroit Scott Club.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

ea-rhe Springfield (OhiO) Republic states that
Pat Kelly,a son of the Green Isle of the ocean,
who has lately renounced LOcotocoism, and joined
the ranks of Old Chippewa, was to address the
people of Springfield on "Wednesday evening Sep.
18th, at the City Hall. He has for years been
prominent among the so-caled Democracy OF
Montgomery county, but has learned that Locofo-
CO Democracy is spurious and anti-Amercan.
We also perceive that Robert Lucas of Illinois,
formerly Governor of Ohio, has come out, under
his own signature, for Scott and Graham.
We also learn from reliable source that the
Hon. Thomas r. Ross, of Lebanon, Ohio, former
ly prominent member of the Democratic party
in Congress, has come out on the side Of Scott
Graham and American interests, and says that
many reliable Democrats will 90 with him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

No- Congress, at its last session, voted upwards
Of 700,0 900 acres of public land to construct ca
nal in Michigan. Is not Virginia as much entitled
to public lands as Michigan? Doesn't she need
it as much? Isn't she as much in debt and as
heavily taxed? Do not her people wish their ca
nails and railroads to be completed and do they not
stand as much in need of them as Michigan or l.
linois?
Why then will the people of Virginia continue
to elect men to Congress and to the Presidency,
who deny them all benefits from this ''commOn
fund" Can any sensible man give sensible an
swer to the question ?-RiehmoRd Whig.
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c. Major Jack Downing, in his last letter, re-

c. Major Jack Downing, in his last letter, re-
marks -
"Im afraid there's Wing drift going over the
country that'Il swamp us. Sailors tell about thu;
big tenth wave that rolls and carries every thiiig
afore it, and I'm thinking it seems to be a good
deal SO in politics. There was big tenth wave
in lo4O, and you remember what work it made.
1t looks good deal as if there is another big tenth
wave rolling up now, to swamp the Democracy
and upset Congress-"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
Col. Benton.

This distinguished politician, at present men,
Der Of Congress, elect, from the first District of
Missouri, has recently addressed long letter to
the people of his State, through the medium the
National InteNigencer. Treating of subject of
National importance, the letter possesses much in
terest to the people of the country generally. 1t
is mainly devoted to consideration of tho grant of
the Mexican Congress of a right of way for rail-
road across the isthmus of Tehuantepec to one GA
RAY in connection with the proposed road across our
own territory to the Pacific Col. b. thinks the
claim ofthe American assignees of the GARAY grant
without just foundation, and that the Company
have no right to call upon the United States to
sustain them in their pretensons and that conse-
quently our Government should take no step in
reference to the matter which is likely to inter-
rupt the peaceful relations of the country with
Mexico. He thinks moreover that the success of
the Tehuantepec road would defeat or postpone the
establishment OF communications between St. Lou
is and San Francisco and the interest he feels in
the latter route is his chief motive for this effort TO
tliC iOliiiSt PAioS' 1iC o'o"o Ai'o O"
tlity to the policy of the Governments lending its
aid to the lines of Ocean steamers, and concludes
with reference to Mr.. VENABLE's charge against
the integrity of Congress, which he says demands
investigation, "stern and memorable" The letter
is throughout characteristic of its author, and its
interest," as the IatcHigcnccr remarks is fully pro-
portonate to its length.
Col. BENroN's opinion as to the injustice of the
GARAY claim is in opposition to that expressed by
the Executive at Washington and also by Com
mittee of the United States Senate. One fact
seems to be conclusive on the subject. GARAY
sold the grant to an English house, MANNING &
McINTosH, and when Mr.. TRIsT, during the ne
gotiations for peace, offered the Mexican Govern
ment SIS 100000 for it, the answer was given
that it belonged to British subjects, and could not
be touched. MANNING s, McINrosH subsequent
ly transferred the Grant to the present claimants
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

o. Mr.. Scott Harrison, the Wing candidate for
Congress in the I'd District of Ohio, is son Of
Gen. Harrison.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

MEETING OF ExTREMEs.--The Hon. Mr.
SoULE, of Louisiana, and JOHN VAN buren, ad-
dressed a PIERCE and KING meeting at Augusta
Maine, on the 23d instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
A Fine Peach.

We are indebted to Mr.. SAMUEL b. FINLEY
f1. remarkably fine peach. It measured about
eight inches in circumference.
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More ADnIes

Our friend JAMES II. CALLlsoN has presented
to us some very superior apples. Among them il
one which grew on the farm of Mr. ROBERT Nc
CoRMIcK, weighing Twenty-Five ounces and tex
d,achms ndmeasming fifteen a',da quarter inch
es in circumference. If any body can beat that lie
lis hear from him.