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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

az. The bill for The abolition of the death PEN
atty has passed the Rhode Island House Of Repre-
senlalives by vote Of "A 10 20. Having Previ-
onsly Passed the Senate, il is now, with The Gov
errors signature, law Of Rhode Island.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

eJ-The people of Norfolk are so indignant atthe
proposed plan Of internal Improvements IN virgin
ia, in which, they say, their city is moi included
thai they threaten 10 take steps for annexation To
Ninth Carolina.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

o. The Virginia Colonization Society held its
annual meeting in Richmond on Friday evening
last-Ex. Governor FLOYD presiding. The Annual
Report states that the Society was organized in
1923, and has had four Presidents-Judge Mar
shall and Cows. Ty Ter, Mcdowell and Floyd
OF The $500 emgranls from the U. S. to Liberia,
$500 have gone from Virginia, and only one from
M massachusetts,. Daring the year 1851, the whole
number of emgrans was 7OC, Of whom l45 went
from Virginia. The cost of transporting these las,
was 81 $50, of which the Stale paid $4,000. The
whole cos, of Colonization has been ST ,2500OO. 1t
is estimated that $751; 900 per annum would be suf
fcient to remove The natural increase Of the free
negroes Of Virginia to LiOsr,, and it was proposed
10 msmoriaze the Legislature 10 grant an appro-
praton of $50 10 each emIgrant, instead of $25 The
sum now fixed by law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25
Vylrele number, 295 For choice, lis.


LOLA MoNrEs.-This famous character, WHO'S
on dancing tour through The United States
or, more elegantly, practising her profession Off
dar,ssuse- been figuring in Richmond for some
days psst, and seems TO have been treated there
with marked honvrs. The Times says she appear
ed 3. The Hebrew Ball on Thursday night, with
"devotcd SUITE" and received the distinguished
a,ten.iensot the Governor, Attorney General Sc,
Sc. The Enquirer announces that she is sound
on the "Interven,ion" question, belongs to the
Southern School Of plitcians, and thinks highly of
Mr.. Calhoun's work, lately published, which she
has sent TO Eugene Sac to have translated into
French That paper also publishes from the N.
Y. Herald, long letter from Lola, in vindfcation
Of herself. She gives sketch Of her life, tells Of
her first husband---from whom she was divorced
- explains her connection with the old King Of Ba-
varia, says she has been "wId and wayward burt
never wicked, )" and signs herself Head, without
otherwise aluding to that young man, whom she
ran away with and married, and has now rrn a.
way from. Her appeal to the ladies' and the editors,
after the style of Mrs. Gummidg, to extend their
sympathy 10 "a poor lone woman" seeking to gain
an honest livelihood, is most pathetic, and seems 10
have had its effect in Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

Or II has besn suggested that the Wing Nation
al Convention should not be held ill September
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

GEN. Scorr.-.qn offer dsclined.-The New
Orleans Della, a Democratic paper, refers to d
factof which it says it has been some time cogni-
zant, that General Scott, when in the city of Mex
leo, after its capture, was offered by several oflhe
wealIhiest citizens oflhs Mexican republic to bs
made President Of thai country and, as an induce
ment to the offer, they bound themselves to settle
upon him The sum of ohe million Of dollars "rhs
splendid Offer" says he Delta, twas declined by
the General, with scarcely moments considers.
ton. The brave old soldier could not be tempted
by such inducements to abandon the flag under
which he had achieved so much renown and hon.
mr. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25
THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.

MONDAY, Feb. l6th.-Senate. the usual
morning business, The bill granting land to Iowa,
TO aid in the construction Of certain railroads there
| in, was further debated by Mr.. Bell.
10 the House, bill 10 repeal the proviso of a
law which limits The mileage Of delegate from
Oregon was discussed, but not finally acted upon.
TuEsDAY-Senate.-A letter was read from
Kussuh dated Cincinnati, in which he returns
thanks 10 the Government aud Congress for the
hospitality he had received at their hands. En-.
closed was copy Of his address to Presiden. Fill.
more upon the occasion Of his leaving Washing
ton. The question of receiving this letter gave
rise to debate in which Kossuih was handed
with great severity. The rest Of She dsy was con.
sumed in further discussing The Iowa land bill.
Hott.e.-The bill for limiting to $500 the a.
mount Of mileage allowed to The Delegates from
Oregon, catne up for discussion, upon its second
reading The House refused to order its engross-
ment, but the debate was continued on motion to
reconsider.
WkbsEsDAf.-The Senate spent most of the
day in debating the motion 10 print Kossulh's let
ter. The printing was finally ordered by vote
Of 81 to 20-the Southern Senators and Wings
generally voting ih the negative, and the Demo-
crais and Freeseilers in the affirmative. A peii.
tiun was received from Mr.. Grinnell, Of N. York,
Offering his vessels and asking Congr ess to renew
the search for Sir John franklin.
In the House, the Oregon Mileage bill was a.
gain debated.
Standardization frum The
Legislature Of the State Of North Carolina, against
the increase Of the Tariff, were presented.
Mr.. Mason presented the memorial of Margaret
Shields and Mary McDarmort, of New York, re-
presenting that thOy understand the Secretary Of
State is about to make inercession in behalf Of
certain atistotraiic criminals now confined in Van
Diemonds Land and they pray that their hus-
sands, who are also in exile, under conviction by
The British Courts; and who belonged to the dem
ocracy, and who were deuded by their arisiocratic
leadsfs, may not be overlooked. Laid on the ia
bic.
The discussion of the Iowa Land Bill was re.
sumed.
IIua,c.-T'he House consumed the day in dis.
cussing the Missouri Land Bill.
-Stnafe.-Mr Hunter presented the
memorial Of members of the Virginia Legislature
arguing that the Wheeling Bridge is not an oh!
structon to the navigation Of The Ohio River, and
praying It's protection by Congress- The memori-
al was reforted tU the Committee on the Judica
".
Mr.. Broadhead, of Pennsylvania, presented reso'
lnlions VI the Legislature Of that State, declaring
the Bridge an obstruction 10 navigation, and ex-
pressing determination on the part Of the State
persist in tho sui, against the Bridge Company.
The Private Calendar occupied the remainder
Of The days sitting.
The House spent the day on The Private Calen.
dar
al =. -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

The PRESIDENTIAL VorE.-The following Is
the relative vote on the Presidency at the last and
the mex. election. nnder the apporlionmenl BY the
new census. Tbs Southern States gain fuur and
lose Eve members, m,king nett loss Of one mem
Der; the nett gain Of The North is seven, Of which
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25
TEMPERANCE MEETING,

At a large and respectable meeting of the friends
Of the Temperance cause, held on Thursday night
last, in the Lecture Room of the PRESBYTERIAN
Church, PIKE Powers, Esq, was called 10 the
Chair and l.. WADDELL, disappointed Secretary.
Fhe object Of the meeting having been briefly ex-
planned, the following resolutions were offered, ia
order, by various gentlemen, and UNANIMOUSLY a.
dopted
lst Resolucd, That Convention of the advo.
Gates OF total abstinence and friends of the Tenn
perance Reformation, be invited 10 assemble in
this place on Friday, the 18th day of March next,
at o'clock, A. NJ.
Cd Rcsolred, That in the formation of the Con-
veniion. il be recommended that primary meetings
be held at the election precincts and ether conven-
lent places throughout, the COUNTY, for The purpose
of appointing delegates to said Convention, in
such numbers as may be thought best.
Sd Resolrcd, That committee BE appointed 10
prepare for the consideration of said Convention, a
petition to The Legislature of Virginia, now in ses,
sion, praying for such Modification Of the existing
laws, concerning The retail Of ardent spirits as shall
effectualy suppress that infamous traffic. (Under
this resolution the following gentlemen were APP
pointed, viz: Rev. B. M. Smith, DR.. J. +. Kuriz
and Jos. A. Waddell-the Chairman being added
by vote ofthe House)
4lh Resolrcd, That Committee Of Corresron-
dence be appointed, TO correspond with The friends
Of Temperance throughout the county, and urge
Upon them the necessity Of appointing full dele
cations to The proposed Convention. (The Chair
appointed Messrs. F J Alfred ;Sam'l E Clarke and
S X Taylor the Committee Under this resolution.)
9Th RESOLVED, That Committee OF Arrange.
menis be appointed, to provide accommodations for
the Convention and secure the inequalities Of our
town 10 lis members. (Dr A II Laird and Mess.
rs. A NJ Simpson and Is Sloneker, Committee.)
9Th Resoived. That the proceedings of th Isl
meeting be published in the several newspapers of
The town:
On motion, the meeting then adjourned to assem-.
bic again on Monday evening, the LIST of March,
for the Yurpose Of appointing delegates to the Con-
venliOn. PIKE POWERS, Ch'm'n.
L. WADDELL, IT,, Sec'y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

The GRAVE OF WAsHIEsroN's MorHER.-A
correspondent of the Lowell Courier, writing
ffum Fi'ginia says that while in Fredercksburgh,
which was for some time the residence of Wash
ing1on while young man, and where he was
made Mason, he had curiosity TO examine the
house in which Washington lived. II is spacious
brick edifce, in raost excellent repair, and though
unienanted now, bids aiT, with proper oversight,
to last sound for many years The ceilings and
walls are adorned with elaborate stucco work the
stairways wide and the halls very comnodious.--
Back of the house is the tomb Of Westinghouse
mother, which is in sadly neglected and diIapI-
dated condition. For some reason or other. it has
never been finished, part Of the marble lying in
rough state not ten feet from the foundation on
which il should rest, and thus in the very birth
State Of The immortal Washington, constant dis
honor and dsrespect are shown the sacred ashes Of
Of his mother. Tier tomb is unfinished 10 this day
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25
Neither HOUSE IN session on Saturday.

Virginia Washington .Monunent-The pedes-
tails for the six statues around the base compfel-
3D. and the effect Of the structure Of beautiful and
rxgnisitaly wrought granite, is generally admired.
This massf1e granite door, Of several TONS weight,
turning easily upon it's brass pivots and railway,
and Sling its place SO well as scarcely 10 break The
unikrmit ~ Of the sold masonry is also fine piece
Of workmanship.
Mr.. Crawford, the sculptor, is busy at Rome,
completing the statues for the Monument. We are
happy To learn from the n. York Tribune that he
has finished, in plaster basreief Of the Atms Of
Virginia. The figure Of Patrick Henry is complet-
ed, end that Of Jefferson is far advanced. The
has relief has all the grace and beauty for which
his works in that kind are distinguished. The fly.
ure of Patrick Henry receives the admiration Of all
the forlgp artists in Rome. One old Italian
sculptor speaks of it as the finest figure since the
days Of Thorwaldsen. jefferson is represented SO.
vere stately and thoughtful; his fool upon the BRO
ken clain, bis arms folded, md holding in one
hand the Declaration Of independence
We learn from the same source that Mozier is
engaged at Rome upon his PocahOnias, and is rap
idly progressing in the arl.-Rich Enq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

~ Several communications on hand are
necessarily deferred.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-03
Kossnth,s nTovements.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Kossuth was visited
by all the members of Congress, and various 9TH
er distinguished persons. He has not yet receiv-
ed the citizens. He has decided 10 visit Annapo-
lis, but has not determined at what time. Should
circumstances permit, he will also visit Cincnna-
ii via. Pittsburg, and from thence proceed to St.
Louis and New Orleans.
Brown is to serve up the Congressional ban
quet, but when it is to be, has moi yet been de-
cded on. Upwards of one hundred Congressman
besides numerous other citizens, have already
subscribed their names at SIS each. Kossuth's
i'''iouuoiioh 10 lne 0ena'U, 1,le-.,
Monday next.
Kossuth and family are TO dine with the President
tomorrow
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-03

The OTTOMAN EMPIRE.--We find in the
Boston Atlas, an interesting article upon the OF
toman Empire. This article is founded upon a
recent work on the Ottoman Empire, by ]. Ii.
Skene The view which this author takes of
the strength and condition of the Empire, is very
different from that which generally prevails. So
far from being in condition of weakness, in the
last stages of long decay, and only waiting for
the pleasure of the Gar to send his squadron to
stronger at this momeht man she tbs tu gEBrkey, is
previous time within two centuries; that the ar
my is larger and better disciplined; that it can,
IN case OF great emergency, be increased to a
force of 664 900 men, independent of the occa-
sional evles which can be raised more readily in
Turkey than in any other country. The effect
i've strength Of the regular army, on the peace
establishment, is l23,O00 men, with reserve of
$4,000. No soldiers fight with more courage
than the Turks, as all history shows.
In the case Of general war with Europe, the
aid of the Sultan the liberal side, would be of
immense value and Importance.
In a letter published in the London Daily News,
Louis Blanc says that the plan in which the
usurpatlon of Louis Napoleon is the first step,
contemplates the partition of Europe among the
three great despolisms. Austria to take italy.
Russia to advance her frontier to Constantinope.
and France to absorb Belgium. This magnificent
scheme ofdespotism, if proposed at all, is proba-
! bly, founded upou false estimate Of the power
and resources of the Sultan. NJ. Blanc adds that
II Ens'agd resists, she is to he crushed This d.
vlding ,lIutHey and crushing England, is more ca
sl'y talked abost than done; and we apprehend
that if England be hot crushed until She i crush.
ed BY the despotic powers, which, with The ex-
ception of Russia, are scarce able to take care Of
their own insurgent population, we shall look to
see the banner Of ST. George floating over many
sea, and waving from many citadel in every
part Of the world.-Prov journal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-03
Arrival of the Falcon.

NEW YORK, Jan. I'd.
The steamer Falcon arrived this morning from
Chagres via Havana. She brings advices from
Kingston, Jamaica, to Dec. 9Th, and Havana to
the 9th. The cholera still continues its rayages
in Jamaica, and it is estimated that 40, 900 have
died on the island since it first appeared there.
A severe gale had been experienced on the
coast, and the American briggs Bstsey Ann, and
Acadian had been driven ashore. Business was
dull, and nothing Of Importance had transpired in
Havana since the sailing Of the last steamer.
From California we have few additional items
of news, as follows,
Bankers in San francisco have not been able to
obtain sufficient gold dust for their remittances and
those who we're generally the largest drawers have
been compelled to drawing, even at per cent
premium. The heavy rains, however, will furnish
all the water required to wash ont the great collec-
ton OF dirt gathered by the miners.
A new daily paper is to be started by Mr. Soule,
member elect to the State Senate.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-03

Is EUROPE RIPE FOR REVOLUTION
Gin only humbly make the suggestion, that it is
impossible for the United States not to feel inter-
esed IN the condition Of Europe, and that there
neer was a time, when the condition Of Europe
deserved your attention more than at the present
tue You know what is the condition Of Eu-
rolenow. II is universal oppression Of civil,
Political and religious liberty. These are the
gr.at treasures which make your glory and your
happiness. And you know. also, that out of this
OPPRESSION every man has forseen that new rev.
olltlon on the European continent must arise
Ysn know that the great revolution IS brought
bone already to the nations of Europe blythe i'm
ppns blow Of Louis Napoleon. The elected
President of France has, by his impious blow,
stuck down the Constitution, in order that he
night become Emperor. He has stricken it
dswn as tool of the Gar Of Russia and the
Emperor OF Austria. 1t was yesterday received
th news that the Austrian Ministry has openly
declared that the absolutstica powers Of Europe
affresolyed to maintain the usurpation Of Louis
Napoleon, therefore the Revolution has already
bFlken out in Europe, The first blow Of war 4
afeady struck, and no man in the world ha. the
ptwer to stop Its progress Kossuth at Balti-
mpre.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-03
BY TELEGRAPH,
% the lDurtester Gpp.
CONGRESS-.

SENArE.-A message from the President was
received.
Mr.. Clark notified the Senate of his intention
to introduce joint resolution, reafhrming the set
tied non International policy.
Mr.. Walker presented memorial for the In
dustrial Congress, asking the recall of the minis
ter to France, and a suspension of diplomatic and
commercial intercourse, in consequence of Louis
Napoleon's recent assumptions; it was read, and
Messrs Walker and Underwood moved its refer
ence to the committee of Foreign relations.
Mr.. Mangum moved that it be laid on the table,
as it proposed reversal Of the entire policy Of
the Government.
Mr.. Mason favored the motion to lay on the
table.
Mr.. Dawson advocated its reference, and said
that if change in the foreign policy was contem-
pa ted, he wanted to know it Immediately.
Mr. Walker said that the memorialists were
entitled to respect.
Mr.. Butler spoke against the wild projects Of
the industrial Congress.
Mr.. Underwood sustained its reference, and
also made personal explanation denying that he
had had private interview with Mr.. Bodlsco,
the Russian minister, attributed to him by letter
writer.
MIR. Dawson also spoke in favor of its reference.
Mr.. Davis expressed his views at length, show
ing the impossibliy of establishing free govern
ments by force, and after some farther debate,
the n otion was laid on the table.
"A message was received from the President,
showing the necessity of an immediate appropri-
ton for the Mexican indemnity.
Mr.. Downes presented several petitions from
claimants of the Mexican indemnity, complaining
that injustice was done them, and asking further
! relief
HousE.--Mr. Stanley moved amendment
generating Kossulh from all sympathy with
''aboltion, which, after some debate was re
| jected, and the House went into committee o
the whole upon Mr.. Carter's resolutions of wei
come to Kossuth.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-03
For the Spy.
Meeting at the city Hal.


Mr.. Editor: 1t is with pleasure that announce
to the citizens of Worcester, that Mr.. Louis w.
Paine, who, like Louis Kossuth, has suffered i'm
prisonment for no other crime but giving aid to
the cause Of freedom, will lecture at the City
Hall, on Sunday evening Mr.. Paine will relate
the thrilling scenes through which he passed,
while in the hands of his enemies, and give his
experience ofthe peculiar Institutions Of the South,
from ten years personal knowledge of slavery.
Mr.. Paine was imprisoned six years in Geor-
gia, for aiding fugitive slave.
That all may see the man who has dared and
lost all, that all may have chance to hear the
man who has had all his hopes buried in the pris-
ons ofthe South, the City Hall has been procur-
ed 10 accommodate all.
An emancipated slave, who has been twice
sold, and once raffled for, will also address the
meeting. The lecture is free, but all should &C
with their purses, in order to give what they fee
able, towards the cause of freedom.
| PHII,ANTHROPY
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-03

FATAL AND SINGULAR CASUALTY
Death FROM CONTACT WITH A DISEASED
PERsoE: Dr. II. A. Gerry, Of Townsend. for
merry OF Harvard, aged SO, died on Saturday, the
10th ut., from the effect of poison received into
the system during the excislon of tumor from
child. DR.. g. Gas we are nformed) received
during the operation, slight cut or scratch on
the hand, through which the virus entered, opcr-
atlng with rapdty and virulence unprecedent-
ed, and causing his death within forty-eight hours
DR.. Gerry, was member of the last legislature
Thou ha young man, he enjoyed an extensive
prac ce, and was much beloved by a large circle
offrends. He leaves widow and one child.
Clinton Sat. CourGat
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-03

y Judge Lynch, according to the Marshall
Illi.) Democrat, has been operating TO some ex-
tent in that neighborhood. At late term, g ght
persons were tried and found guilty, two ofwhom
lived in Marshall, and the other six on the bills
ON Mill Creek. sold man Birch, ''now seventy
years of age, was compelled TO leave the county.
He settled there twenty three years ago lrcm
Monroe county, Ind. He had three sons--John
was lynched TO death in Arkansas; Bob Birch is
under sentence Of death, and at large; and Tim
Birch is in Marshall county Jail, on charge Of
larceny with every probability Of his going 10 the
penltentiary. What family!
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-03

N Milloury 27lh ult, George II .,ony son of James G.
ana Harriet z Holman, 7 yrs. / month -
III this city, I'd inst, Capt. Wolstan Dixie 57
% Funeral at O'Clock, "Wednesday F,om bis late
fesaence on Lincoln street Friends and relatives are
In &c eenwlch Orren Welhcrby So
In Madison Indans 26h ult Caroline smith ,v;fa of
A a. D. smith, and daughter of Capt James W. Jenkins
In Detroit, Michigan, Elijah II. SAWYER formerly of
Dana, SO. 'S'' 'ooiA' "a
81 yrs and mos go"
In Barre, 23d nli Anna Allen, 90; aoth ut s. smith,
S5 3Ist, Edmund Bangs rs
IN shrewsbury. Dec 81, Ann Elizabeth only daughter
and Is days.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-03

RThe following picture Of editorial life under
Austrian surveillance is from Kossuth's speecb
at the banquet given him by the N. Y. Press.
"You have no idea what torture it is to 81,
down to your writing desk, the breast full of The
necessity Of the moment, the heart full of right.
eous feelings, the mind full Of convictions and of
principles-and all this warmed by the lively fire
OF patriots heart-and TO see before Won the
scissors Of the ''censor' ready to fall upon your
head, like the sword Of Damocles, looping your
ideas, manning your arguments, numbering your
thoughts, and his pencil before your eyes, ready
to blot out with single draught, the work Of
your laborious days and sleepless nights; and
know that the people will Judge you, not BY what
you have felt, thougbt and written but by what the
Censor wills; 10 know that the ground upon
which you stand is not ground known TO Won
because limited by rules, but an unknown ain,
perry ground, the limits Of which lie but within
.he arbitrary pleasurs OF your censor doomed
by profession to be stupid, and coward. and
fool; 10 know all this, and vet not to curse von,
destlnY--not to deny that YOU know how 10 read
ana 10 wre' but TO go on, day by day, in the tor.
turing work Of Sysiphus, Obi il is he qrea,es,
sacrifice which an intelligent man can make -
fatherland and humanity. And this il The nreson,
condition o. tbs Press, not 10 Hungary only, but
in all countries cursed by Austrian rule.