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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31
AGRICULTURAL MEETING,

! In pursuance of call that appeared in the last
Spectator, meeting of the friends Of Agricultural
| improvement in ,hs cuunty convened at the Court
House this day, and organized by appointing John
Churchmani ESQ.,, Chairman, and VIM. NJ. Tate,
| Secretary.
! The following resolutions were after some dis.
cusson unanimously adopted
| LIST. Resotred, That a committee be appointed
10 prepare constitution for an Agricultural Socie-
ty in this county TO be submitted 10 future meet
ing. Nicholas C Kinney, ESQ.,, Rev b NJ Smith
and John Fl McCue, Esq. compose The committee
under This resolution.
Cd Resolved, That central committee with au-
thority TO appoint sub commiuees. be appointed
whose duty il shall be to solicit farmers and others
to become members Of the proposed society and al
so TO urge them to attend 81 the G.. H. on The first
day of May next SAM + Christian, Samuel B
Brown, Vim S Abney, B M Eslill and William
nj Tate, committee under this resolution to which
on motion the Chairman was added.
The Central COMMITTEES appointed by the above
resolution have appointed the following sub.com-
mitiees:
Staunton-J w Bell, B T Reid, Col J Craw-
ford Jacob Baylor. S II Bell, VIM A Bell, Joseph
Smith, Andrew B Irich, w Calhoun, w w
Donaghe, A Davidson
.Middlebrook.-Wm Dunlap, Samuel X Kerr,
VIM S Sprou, JAS Henderson, E Hogshead, VIM
Steele.
Grcenrille-James Bumgardner, John Merritt,
Ballard Smith, VIM P Tate, Adam Haupe, Jas
Henry.
WayaesJoro' john Bell, VIM Patrick, WIN
Brooks, Potter Hanger, Martin Coiner, Clinton
Hall, Shelton S Abney.
.New Hope.-Geo e Robertson, Geo w Nov.
~, Sam1 b Finley, Samuel Yount, Thos Walk
er, Alex r Owens.
MI. Sidney.-Ihomns P Wilson. Thos w Mo-
Cue, Robt Guy, William Crawford, Addison
Curry.
Mt. SoIon JOHN " McCne, J G Fulton, Dan
iel Forrer, X ID Dudley, Brainard Van Lear.
ChaTchviUe.-J A Cochran, VIM b Cochran,
F II SIerreIt, Henry d Seig. David Hogshead.
Dceyfeld.-Wm Guy, Thos Clayton, William
Ramsey,
CrGgsoale. Berry, Luke Woodward.
Parnassms.-James Dyers Enos SiIIings.
Spring HM-TheophIlus Gamble, II Snapp, j
Shreckhise.
BwterLrook-II Guthrie, r S Moffett,
John Brooks.
Fshersuile. McCue. Gen Coner, Hugh
Mcclure, Thos CaIbreth, NJ II MeCue.
On motion this meeting adjourned to meet in
Staunton, on The first day of May next.
JOHN CHURCIlMAN, China.
WM. NJ. TATE, Sec'y.
March 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31
TO TIE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA.

In announcing myself candidate before You for
the office of Surveyor,I did wish tn obtain your
suffrages BY any inducements or promises might
make therefore. did not declare my previous in
tention Of removing 10 Stanton if elected but as
my present opponent now resides in town, and The
probability Of anuiher announcing himself with The
view Of holding his office in Staunton, and as it
has been believed by some that the people can be
better accommodated from Siaunton than any 9th
er part Of the county; persons who kne W my in
,en,on. say, ought 10 make il known AMI that
until remove 10 Staunon, for all surveying done
if paid for at the time. will deduct one half Of
The legal mileage and per cent. as follows on the
amount u The bill
A bill under S., 8 per cent.
" over s. and under $40 10 -" "
$40. and under $40 IL %
$40, 20 per cent.
JAMES NJ. LlLLEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

1ss- Do JackallS wear boots or shoes ? This
crave question, which was left undecided by the
Great Naturasls, Button and Cuver, has recent
" met solution. Mr. Deneaie, the Senator from
Rockingham, on two separate occasions, announc-
cd 10 the Democratic Convention, in most en-
nha,ic manner and with laundering voice, in Ia :
yor OF shoes. "'The Jackalls of Whiggery will
,remble in their Shoes" he exclaimed, sat the
roar of the furious lion of Democracy" He seems
determined to make Judgement in the pupc
mind on This point. Al the Convention at Staun,
,on last Gall, he proclaimed the same curious and
interesting feet. But it passed UNDECIDED he,
therefore, renewed the charge here with so much
effect. that it may henceforlh be considered sell
lied question, that Jackalls wear shoes and mol
boots.-Rich Wig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

New PUBLIcATIoNS.-We have recelv-
ed from Mr.. r. CowAN, Bookseller OF this
place, copy of ''Home and Social Phllos-
ophy," the first of series of Semi-monthly
publications ISSUED by WILEY & PUTNAM
New York. The series, so far as publish
ed, is composed of interesting and useful
works. Each volume is complete in itself
is printed in handsome style, bound in con-
yenient folm, and sold at the exceedingly
low price of IS cents. "Walks and Talk:
of an American Farmer in England" one
of the same set, is the most readable book
we have looked into for a long time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31
TO L, WAnDEII ESQ.

In the Messenger" OF The 10Th there appeared
Gard calling upon Moses III. McCue, Esq, tC
say whether in The event Of his election u the
Sherif1aliy, John Crawford, Esq, would be Sc.
lected by him as one Of his deputies. Mr.. McCue
in his reply published in the messenger" Of the
23d, justly COMPLAINS that the other candidates fol
the office OF Sheriff have not been subjected 10 an
swerlng the same question. We think it but fail
TO MIR. McCue, as well as right Of ours, to know
something from you upon this subject, and wheth
er yo,T would select Mr.. Crawford as one of your
deputies if you should be elected Sheriff. We ex.
peci your answer. MANY VOTERS.
March &c, 1852.
eo- In answer to the above, have 10 say in the
first place, that misconception exists in the
minds Of "Many Voters" upon the discretionary
powers of Sheriff in the premises. He, it is
true may propose airy one he pleases as deputy
but the court may reject for reasons satisfactory
to ITSELF In the nature of The case, the opiuion Of
The court could not be had previously; and it
would be premature if not indicate, as humbly
conceive, for me 10 declare who a deputy should
be, in view ola contingency depending upon the
will of the court.
But Cd. Other voters in other parts of the coun-
~, no doubt, feel an equal interest in knowing
what deputies will be assigned for their districts
They have right to make similar calls, and If
it were practicable to respond to all (and it would
be invidious TO make distinctions) the consequence
would be, that the Sheriff instead of being elected
upon his own merits and the confidence reposed
ia him, would go into office upon the popularity
Of the promised deputies. For one, must sink
or swim upon my own merits.
Sd. No one in any portion Of the county, stands
fairer in my estimation as faithful and able pub
lie officer than John Crawford Esq, and should
be elected Sheriff his claims will be as justly con-
sidered as those VI any other individual. Still
am unwilling to pledge myself to the p ibc In ia
yor of any particular deputy, as in addition td'the
reasons already given, might subject myself TO
The mputa,ien Of seeking popular deputies for the
sake of office,myself instead deficient ones from
regard 10 the public interest.
In conclusion,I will just say, (and which would
have said in card to the public but for the OPP
portuniiy here ofered) that report widely circu-
lated TO the effect, that none Of the old Deputies
would be permitted to qualify under me as present
High Sheriff, is without foundation. The place
was rendered to more than one Of them. For OBJ
vious reasons Mr. Crawford was moi selected--these
have been explained to himself, and as an. assur-
ed TO his satisfaction Suffice it to say, they did
not impugn him in any way as man or an 1fi-
Ger. Still, it would have been taken as an evil
dence OF greenness had employed one as my dep
uty, who would have naturally used his influence,
in all honorable ways doubt not, against his prn-
cipal, because of his favorng another candidate.
l.. WADDELL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

~. The New York Journal Of Commerce cop
les an article from the Nashville (renn.) Banner,
defensive of General Scott, as COMPROMISE man,
and adds:
What is said above, in regard 10 Gen. SCOTS
declaration at the first Castle Garden Meeting, is
literally true. We are not aware that he was ex
pected TO be present, but he came CATER the pro-
ceedings of the meeting were commenced, If we
recolect Alright and was ushered upon the plat
form through The committee room in the rear ne
was received with enthusiastic applausc-the whole
audience rising to do him honor. In the course Of
the evening he was clamorously called for, and al
length yielded. 1t was impossible for us to hear all
that he said but we heard enough to satisfy US Thai
he meant to give the meeting and its Objects his
unqualified endorsement, and TO oppose and de-
nounce Seclionalism Of every name. No one dream
ed at that time that he was anything less than an
out and out supporter fihe Compromise; and VIVA
he has done that should induce the Sewardlles to
befrend him, (uness their object is 10 lnjure him.,
it is difficult 10 imagine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

C,mno.-The official returns from Peru show
that the exports of Guano for the pas; year reached
22O. 500 tons, SO COS of which went TO The United
States-ihe remainder to France and England
Large deposits of this now important article Of
commerce have been discovered on the coast OF
Chill, at about latitude % 5. the quality Of which
is said to be equal To the Peruvian. The ship Lu-
cas- has Just lett Valparaiso, says correspondent,
of the Herald with 500 tnns,for the United States,
and should its fertzlng qualities be adapted 10 the
wants of our soil, large business will doubtless
spring mp IN the article, as it can be procured with
less difficulty and on moro liberal terms than from
the "Chineza Islands,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

WHO ,c,N be their Candidate ?-Our Wing
friends sometimes ask us who we think will be the
next Democratic candidate for the Presidency
We have asked the same question of Democrats,
but find Them about as wise as we are. At pres
ent the chances seem 10 be in the following order
Cass, Douglass, Buchanan, Houston and Butler.
But when the final day ofdecison come, 'lhe ast''
may "be first" Or, all may be thrown aside, land
some man whO is not even dreamed Of in connec-
ton with the Presidency, may receive The nomina-
ton. This last conjecture seems 10 us more prob
able than any oiher.-Rich. Rep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

0G- The following official announcement from
the Department of State appears n the National
InlelIrgencer of Yesterday 1t is of much interest
to our grain-gmwers and hour-dealers:
Information has been received from Chas Graebe.
Esq, U. s. Consul for Hesse Cassel, Hesse DARN
stadt and Hanover that in consequence oil The gen
eral deficiency of The last crop Of grain, anu the
high price occasioned thereby. tho States compos-
ing the Z,l-Verein Of Germany have passed de-
cree, that from the first Of the present month to The
first of September next grams; lesnmes' and hour
can be imported into the Zoll-Vereln free OF duty;
decree was about seven cents bushel and that on
flour amounted to prohibition, being two dollars
and fifty cents per barrel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

SNAKEs.-On Thursday last, near Dorchester,
(Mass) laboring man dug out Of space four and
a half feet in diameter, and one and half feet in
depth, two hundred and eleven snakes, ranging
from four 10 fifteen inches in length, and embrac-
ing all she different species common TO the vicinity
except the raltlesnake When found. most oftbem
were torpid, but soon gave evidence of locomotive
power. Sometimes they were found singly and
sometimes in punches of half dozen. The black,
green, striped and brown, and the adder, were
found in the most alfectunate embraces.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

B1-We are sill unable " announce on what day
the election of County officers Will come on. l he
House Of Delegates have fixed upon the fourth
Thurday in May, but the Senate have not acted
on the amendment, Business was nearly sus-
pended in both houses during two day last week,
the members being in attendance on the Democrat,
ic convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31
FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Europa arrived al New York on
Thursday last from Liverpool, whence she sailed
on the 18th.
She brings the intelligence that Switzerland hsd
acceded to the demands of France for the banisb-
ment Of political refugees.
News from The Cape received in England bro't
the highly @elcome intelligence that The afir
war had breh ended by an unconditional surrender
of she Kaffirs.
Parliament re.assembled on The 18th instant -
The Free Trade question was broached in the
House Of Lords. Lord Lyndhnrst denounced the
efforts Of the AMI Corn Law League to compel
dissolution Of Parliament. The opposition headed
by Lord John Russell, had resolved 10 vote the sup
plies for three months only, and then force disso-
luton of Parliament.
decree has been published in France, declar-
ing the prescribed oath to support the Constitution
and the President indispensable TO all holding pub
lie trusts. Any persnn returned 10 the Assembly,
refusing to lake il, will forfeit his seat. II is be-
lieved that Cavaignac will enter the Chamber,
make his protest against the action of The Presi-
dent and then retire.
The exclusive control Of education hereafter TO
be exercised by the Church and the Stale.
The abolition Of arms in Paris is taking effect
the measures for this purpose being actively carried
out. More political prisoners are 10 be sent 10
Cayenne.
1t is believed Napoleon will assume The title Of
Emperor upon opening the Chambers on the 29th
March.
JUVENILE PIcKpocKETs.-The New York Sun
has the following paragraph:
During the procession On Monday. several Of
the Chiefs ,ficers arrested in the Park. in the
vicinity Of the City Hall, twcnly-three pickpock-
els, all of whom were buys between the ages Of
seven and fourteen years. These juvenile thieves
were exceedingly adroit in their operations, and
were found in pairs. On The persons of seven Of
them, the supposed ring LEADERS, were found ladies'
handkerchieis, gloves, port mcnnaies gold pencils.
&C.. Two ladies who yesterday left at The Chiefs,
Office description Of some properly slulen from
them in The Park The previous day, said that while
walking lesurely along, little boy suddenly fell
upon the pavement before them. and commenced
crying as if hurt; they assisted him To rise, and
while enquirng about his injuries, their pockets
were picked by his accomplce. Seven Of those
arrested were committed for trial, and The residue
being detained till yesterday, were discharged. d..
The Chief of Police says that the House Of
Refuge is filled TO its utmost capacity with these,
| uveniIe dplinnuents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

Tho Capt,rer Of Lope= Reemded.-The man
named Caseneda, who captured Lopez has return
ed to Havana. laden with honors The queen
rave him Sc 600, and made him captain IN The
rural militia with salary of SllO month; ten
negroes and tract of land having been given 10
him. The order of Isabel decorales his person ms
children are to be educated a, the expense of the
government; while in Spain, he was permi'led .ne
farce C kissing the hands Of the queen ana lhe
lille princess. He can neither gead nor write.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

The MAINE Liquor LAw.-Thal those of our
readers who may not be conversant with the pro-
visions of the Maine Liquor Law, about which so
much excitement at present exists, may understand
is provisions, we condense, frtm the laws itself
the following
lst. That no spiriiuous or intoxicating liquors,
or any mixed liquors. part of which is spiriuous
or intoxicating, shall be manufactured or sold as
beverage in the State Of Maine under heavy PEN
atty.
I'd. That an agent, receiving fixed salary shall
be appointed 10 each town township in the State.
10 sell such liquors for medical and mechanical
purposes only
3D.. That no person engaged in The unlawful traf-
llc in intoxicat ng liquors, shall ba competent to
sit upon jury in any case arising under the act.
4ih That liquors may be searched for and seiz
ed on complaint of any three persons, voters, who
are willing to make oath that they have reason To
believe that sprltuous liquors are kept or deposit
ed for sale by persons not authorized to sell the
same,-that is, by the person. appointed in each
city and town aforesaid.
5th That all contracts for liquors sold in viola
ton of law shall be utterly null and void.
These are The main provisions of the law, which
in the whole comprises seventeen sections. provl.
ding against every possible case at evasion, and
inlsituiing heavy penalties for violation of its en-
actmentS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31
THIRTY-SEC0ND CONGRESS.

MONDAY, March 22.-Senate. The Committee
on Naval Affairs was discharged from the further
consideration of various memorials, heretofore re-
femed loit, soliciting the aid oflhe Government in
establishing sundry lines of steamers. proposed to
be run from dffereci ports of The United States I,
foreign countries. This act on the part of The Sen.
ate may be taken as an expression Of its iudemen,
against embarking at present in any of The objects
presented to its consideration in the memorials re-.
ferred 10, amongst which were the lines proposed
to be put in operaion to Ireland TO Africa 10 Chi.
ma, &c.
The discussion on the question of Intervention
was resumed by MIR. Sone, who occupied the en-
tire sitting. a'ier the ordinary morning business
lad been disposed of.
Ho,se.-rhe House was mainly engaged in the
consideration of the bill to supply Deficiencies in
the appropriations for the service Of the present ifs.
cal year, which is still pending in Committee Of
the Whole.
TUESDAYS nate-.Mr. Seward presented
proposals for the establishment of line of Steamers
between New York and Hamburg, which were re-
ferred.
Mr. Bell presented memorial from citizens Of
Tennessee, urging that measures be adopted to pre-
vent The destruction of The Wheeling bridge.
Householder the presentation of petitions, the
Deficiency Bill was taken up. and further debated.
Observation-Disclosures were pre-
sented in favor of cheap postage, and asking aid
for the Collins Steamers also for an Agricultural
Bureau, and for the construction of Railroad 10
the Pacific.
MIR. Borland Offered resolution, calling on the
President for information relative to contracts for
the building Of The extension TO the Capitol. Up
on this an animated de5ale ensued.
House-The Deficiency Bill was discussed.
THURsDAy.-.Senate.-P were PRESENTED
in favor Of cheap ocean pustage-and against the
Intervention ofgovernment in the affairs Of foreign
nations.
Mr.. Brooke introduced bill granting public
lands to the State Of Louisiana and Mississippi for
railroad purposes.
The Bill est ublishing Navy Yard at San Fran
cisco was taken up, and the Senate proceeded TO
consider it.
House.-The Deficiency Bill was again under
consideration, and was made the occasion fDr
continuation of the debate upon other subjects.
-Senate.-The Bill providing for the
payment Of the unpaid claims OF the Virginia and
Continental lines was adopted The Senate then
took mp The Private Calendar.
House The discussion Of the Deficiency Bill
was continued.
SATURDAY.-The Senate was not in session.
The House at last passed The Deficiency Bill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

THE EXPEDITION TO JApAN.-A writer in the
New York Courier and Enquirer csrrec's The ru'
NOR which is abroad that our Government is flt-
Ting out an aggressive warlike expedition against
Japan. The writer says that the oaly foundation
for the story is, that Government is about to re-
new and increase the East India Squadron. II
will consist Of seven vessels, four of which will be
steamers. In connection with other dulles, Com
modore Perry, the CO mmander Of this squadron, is
to be instructed to make commercial arrangements
with Japan, and for the better treatment OF ship
wrecked American sailors, who have been hereto.
fore barbarously treated by the japanese in several
instances and possibly may be required to make
reclamalions for injuries and losses heretofore sus
tanned by American citizens. Japan has now NJ
treaty with any Christian Government except Hol
land
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

&g+ We are requested by the Chairman
of the Wing meeting which met ON the 22nd
inst, to appoint delegates to the State Con-
vention, to say that the name OF MIR. B. M.
Esr1LL has been substituted in the list OF
delegates from this County, in place ofthat
of another gentleman, who cannot attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

Gen. Cass and The South-The South Side
Democrat says Nv object to the nomination Of
Cass, because confident of defeat if he is to
be our leader. The strength of the Democratic
party is in the Southern States and it is here that
Cass is weakest. 1t is our confident opinion that
General Cass would be beaten in every save hold
ing State. He hardly carried Virginia in lS4S-
1852 he would be beaten"
Let the Cnss men Of The North put tina, in their
pipes and smoke it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

WESTMINSTER REvIEw,-Contents OF
the last number, January, 1S52.-l. Repre-
sentative Reform; 2. Shell Fish: their Ways
and Works; 8. The Relation between En-
ployers and Employed; A. Mary Stuart; D.
The Latest Continental Theory OF LeglSla-
ton; 6. Julia Won Krudener as Coquette
and Mystic; 7. The Ethics OF Chrlstendom;
8. Political Questions s Parties in France
9. Contemporary Literature of England; ~,
Retrospective Survey of American Litera-
ture II. Contemporary Literature of A
merica; 10. Contemporary Literature OF
Germany 10. Contemporary Literature OF
France. See advertisement on fourth page
of this paper.
In the first article the writer, who Is SAID
10 be a member of the British Parliament,
speaks of the Estate Of BALTIMORE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

Horrible Mrder.-The Fairmont (Va) Ban,
ner, announces the murder of six men and one wo-
man, who were emigra ting westward, al a house
where they had stopped to spend the night. in
Doddridge co., Va, on Wednesday night the I7lh
inst. The horrible miscreants who committed
this wholesale murder are supposed to nave stolen
$22 900 from the party murdered. The same par
ly, il is believed, rescued John Owens from the
Jail at Clarksburg on the Sunday night preceding,
who was charged with having sci fire 10 the seve.
raj buildings in that Town in November last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

.9nauscmenis in The French .Army-To dssi-
pate enf,i, and to keep The soldiers IN good work.
ing order, by preventing the III effects Of life Of
ease and INDULGENCE. the portion Of the French ar.
my stationed in Paris are sent upon various ex-
cursions from section Of The city 10 another for
The mere sake of exercise. These deiachmenis Of
soldiers ordered out for ga walk" sometimes COM
prise eight thousand men, fully armed and equip
ped as if for actual service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-31

o. Advertising in English papers is somewhat
expensive. The lowest charge for advertising in
the London Times is about three dollars square;
even line announcing marriage or death Gusts
seven English shllllngs-nearly two dollars