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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
The United States and Peru.

A difficulty is likely to arise between the United
States and Peru in reference to the taking OF gu
ano by our citizens from the islands of Lobos on
the coast of the latter country These islands are
uninhabted except by seals and sea birds, and are
only valuable for the production guano. The
Peruvian Government has laid tax of forty-hve
dollars on every ton of the article exported and
pledged the revenue thus raised to their English
creditors Mr. WEBSTER, however, having been
consulted On the subject as Secretary Of State has
expressed the opinion that, the islands bring more
than a marine league from the coast of Peru, that
country cannot according to the laws Of nations,
assert jurisdiction over them on account of con-
tio,ity. and all rights resulting from discovery ne
claims for the Americans. At his suggestion the
Secretary of the Navy has ordered one of our ann
ed vessels to proceed to the islands and protect ouf
citizens in their privileges. In consequence OF this
order fifteen large vessels have sailed from the o.
States to obtain cargoes of guano, and Johnston
between the Americans and Peruvians is antlclpat-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
procrastinalion i. the Thief of Time. :,

Delay is dangerous neglect that cold and couglr
few weeks, and the hope of recovery will be lost
to you for ever. Let not any pecuniary considera-
ton deter you from trying to save your life and
health while there is a chance. Consumption is
annually sweeping off thousands to the tomb: no
disease has bafed the skill of physicians like it
no physician, perhaps, has ever done more for this
large class of suffering humanity, than DIR. Wis
tar. An "ounce of preventive is worth pound
Of cure" therefore, before your lungs become ul-
cerated, and so diseased that no human means can
save you from an early grave, try in season, try at
once, medicine which has been of such infinite
value to thoisauds-obtain bottle of Dr. Wstar's
Balsam of Wild Cherry, take it, get another if ne
cessary, persevere in using it until you have re-
moved the disease entirely (which is neglected will
terminate your life.
Pulmonary Consumption has until within few
years, been generally considered incurable, al
though many medical men of the highest standing.
among whom We might mention Laennee and his
friend Bayle-both distinguished authors, admit
that this much dreaded disease may be cured even
in its advanced stages when the lungs are not COM
pletely disorganized. The remedy which we now
offer, Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, not only !.
emanates from regular Physician, but has. been
well tested in all complaints for which it is recon-
rnended. -,
0a- Beware of Imposition. Remember, the o.:
riginal and only genuine Wistar's Balsam of WIFI
Cherry always bears the written signature Of /.
BUTTS on the outside wrapper. -.
For sale by C. Il. KINNEY. Druggist, Staun-
ton F. Pence, HGrrisonburg j. NJ. Wilson. Lex
ington; Gaynor & Wood, Richmond, and by Drug
gists everywhere.
Sept. |, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
A Benevolent Banker.

Our readers are aware that the magnificent or
gan in the Chapel Of the Western Lunatic Asy'
lum, was presented to the Institution by Mr.. Cor
coRAN, the well known and wealthy banker o
Washington. An incident has lately been brough
to our attention, which speaks quite as we'll fol
this gentleman's enlarged lberality, as thai
magnificent donation We make it public moi
merely for the purpose of publishing to the world
Mr.. CoRcoRAN's charities, but more especially tC
show the high estimate placed upon our Virginia
Institutions. It will be seen that Miss DIX, that
devoted and ever-actve lady philanthropist is en-
titled to the highest need praise for her eXer-
tions in behalf of the poor child Of misfortune Of
whom we are aboet to speak.
Some months ago, an orphan girl, deprived Of
hearing and speech as well as PARENTAL protection,
resided in the City of Washington. The few
friends that she had were unable to educate her,
and living in the District of Columbia, where no
provision is made for the maintenance and instruc-
ton of the aR4ortunate class to which she be-
belonged. the poor girl seemed destined to live on
IN ignorance ana want. Dut tildI eSCeileHt wv
man. who. in imitation of her divine master, is al
ways 'sgoing about doing good" discovered tire
situation and necessities of the orphan deafmute,
and at once went to work for the purpose of reliev
inc them. An effort was made to get her into the
New York Institution, and other Institutions ofthe
North. but without success. As last resort, Miss
Dix addressed a note to Mr.. CoRcoRAN present
inc the peculiar claims of the unfortunate girl and
requesting his assistance. She regarded it as
mere experiment, probably anticipatingan apology
for his inability to render the solicited aid. Aware
of Mr.. CoRcoRAN's many generous deeds, she
made the experiment, however, and received In
return check for a sufficient amount to maintain
and educate the girl-with the distinct condition
annexed that she should be brought to the pTg"aa
Institution, at Sta,uaton. few weeks ago Miss
DIX brought her charge on to the Institution,
where she is now comfortably located. May she
continue there till ''natures darkness" dlspeled
by the LIGHT of a sound education, which Will ena-
bic her to appreciate the services of her charitable
beneactzess and the noble generosity OF the oereS-
client banker
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
Gen. Picrce,s Speech.

The reader will find an important and interest
inc publication on the fourth page of this paper,
and after perusing it can draw his own inference
It would seem from the following extract from the
Manchester IN. ii. } american, that want OF d.
directness is regarded by his neighbors as Gen
P,ERcE's chief characteristic
From the best evidence within our reach, we
are convinced that the report of the New Boston
speech given by Mr.. Foss, is substantially correct
The epdence of the matter is all in favor OF Its cor
rectness-while on the other hand, we have the
mere denial Of Ayeny Campbell s Co., and at last
that of Gen. Pierce himself. We say farther (sln-
cerely hoping that our neighbor ofthe Union Dem
ocrat will not take offence that from all the clr
cumstances it appears that Gen. Pierce argued MS
case at New Boston like a lawyer, and to some ex-
tent, brought his principles to square with the sen
timents preudices and preconceived notions oil MS
audience. The whole thing was IN P,erce, as
ANYBODY who knows him will recognize, AT Ne"
Roston. he addressed himself to one point, VIZ
that the free sellers should vote for Moan Mar'ln
now he,is addressing himself to another point VIZ
that he ought to be acceptable TO the South as can
didate for the Presidency. Hence the discrepancy
between the two productions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
New Hope Scott Club.

Pursuant to previous notice, portion of the
Wings met at New Hope, Saturday, August 2Ist
for the purpose of organizing Scott Club. :
VIM Beard, ESQ.,, was called to the Chair, and
John X Syrcle, Esq, was appointed Secretary,
pro tenn, after which Jno Fl McCue arose and in a
few bnef, though well-timed and pertinent re-
marks, explained the design of the meeting.
The meeting then proceeded 70 the election of
officers, and the following gentlemen were miami
mously chosen: William Beard. President Jacob
Coffinan. Vice President, r M hardwood Score
tary, Thornton Stout, Treasurer. Vigilance Com
mittee, John r Syrcle, Esq, GEORGE Poaoe, d.
A Waddell, Capt H johnson, John Patterson
M hardwood, Maj JAS Walker:
On motion the following gentlemen, Col George
c Robertson, Capt r Guy; Rufus M Markwood,
were appointed committee to draft Constitution
for the Club. The following resolutions Were re-
ported and adopted:
"New Hope Scott Club.o
Resolved, That the President be empowered to
call meeting of this Club whenever he may con-
ceve it necessary,or on the application of five mem
bers.
On motion the proceedings We're ordered to be
published in the Staunton Spectator.
The Club then adjourned to meet on Saturday
28th of August at o'clock.
VIM BEARD, President
r. NJ HARDWOOD, Secretary.
Z. Sowing to the limited notice in which
the meeting was called, the gathering was sparse,
but ere-long we expect to exhibit to our Democrat
ic friends, such a combination of living Scott ma
terial, as will cause faintng sensation in their
ranks. r. NJ M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
NTOnstrOus Outrage.

Our town and its vicinity have been thrown,
within few days, into state OF almost madden
ing excitement, in consequence OF the violation OF
q young woman of pure character and respectable
family, by three ruffians engaged on the public
works six miles West of this place. The circum-
stances are of the most touching kind on the part
of the innocent sufferer, Ga girl of lS)-the black
est and most revolving the partof the brutal per-
petrators.
A young man under twenty -onc, had gained the
affections Of the unfortunate victlm both residing
about twelve miles from Staunton. Some opposi-
ton on the part Of the young woman's Father had
determined the young lovers to pledge their virtu-
Gus attachment before Minister of the Gospel,
near Harper's Ferry. They eloped on foot, d.
rectipg their course to a relatives some ten miles
from their homes, where they were to procure
horses and friends for the expedition. But alas!
before that relations house was reached the inter
nal deed was done. They were over-powered-
The young man unable to contend against three,
fastened to arouse the neighborhood- brutes
were pursued, ana tO tiie ldStiiS Cioui' VI AVA
Thomas SHUMATE, farmer of the neighborhood,
aided by Mr.. ADAMS and Mr.. j. Y. STERRETT
the ringleader was arrested and committed the same
evening to the County Jail. The young woman
some time in the night, found protectionn the house
of farmer, who Immediately took her to the
friends whom the parties sought.
When the main cuiprit arrived in Staunton, tina
prompt, interchangeable and able police officer, Jas
|. A. TRorrER, with party ofwhom the young
lover was one, started in pursuit Of the othe
wretches, and before the dawn of the following
day, they were safely lodged in jail, where they
await trial The only question will be that o
identity.
The young man declared he would never sur
render his intended bride, and in few days, ac
companied by the now conserving father, the low
ing but injured and greved couple repaired to Har
per's Ferry, and before this time, are man ant
wife. Fiat III titia."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
DIED.


At Sangersvilc, Augusta county, Thursday, 9Th of
months and % days
In Hafrisonburg, on Friday morning last JOSEPH Ar
dYLE aged months and % days infant of j. u l..
and Sarah Ann Feemstcr, of Stanton, Va.
On Friday the Doth ultmo JoHS MARSHALL, infant
SON of Elisha +. and Sarah M. Lockridge, aged III
months and IL days.
At the residence Of her unclc Mr.. Samuel E. Clarke
on the 18th ult BETTE A. II. TEABo, aged "a year..
While her surviving friends have been called to
the loss Of this beloved young person, they
permitted to mingle joy with their grief From the
lest period other mental development she had manifest
ed unusual regard for sacred things and decided
love for the Holy Scripturc-at period OF life when 9TH
young persons have but barely formed habit of pc
r1lsng tire BbFc she had read it through three tines.
Her attendance Church and Sabbath School, was
punctual and uniform. With becoming modcsty and
dldence, she seldom spoke in decided terms Of her
igos impressions, and it only after God had laid
on her his allictng hand-about year ago-that her
friends were permitted to know the evidences of the
genuine and permanent working of the spirit on her
heart During protractcd illness Of twelve months,
marked by the most extraordinary and complicated suf
ferings she cvnced the christian graces in emil
ncnt Degree bearing TO her friends in her frequent de-
carations Of confidence and trust in her Saviour and
longing desire for his presence the hest ground of hope
that her passage through the "dak Valley and Shadow
of DEATH checred by His consolation and peace,
and that while parted from them by the grave she ''has
not died but only gone befofc.' s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
Improvement Convention.

The State Internal Improvement Convention
met at Union, Monroe County, on the 18th ult.
and was large and respectable body. Gen. P
H. Sr1ENBERGRN, Of Mason, was President, and
Jefferson KINNEY, Esq, Of this place, was one Of
the Secretaries. There was good deal of speak
ing ola high order, by Messrs McFARLAND, BORIS.
PRESTON, SHEFFEY, Morris, CLIFFORD and 9TH
ers. Tie proceedings are thus briefly given by
correspondent ofthe Richmond Republican:
There was considerable excitement during the
sitting of the CONVENTION, principally 1.-THE subject
of guage but it was finally Gained by pacific
proposition from Mr.. McFarlaid, which was final
y adopted and constitutes the result of the DELHI
erations of the Convention.
1t is as follows: a recommendation to the Leg
slature of the speedies possible completion of the
works in progress; the loan Of State bonds to the
several companies instead of thepresent tardy and
uncertain plan of private subscriptions; a branch
of the Va. Tenn. Railroad down New River t.
the mouth Of Greenbfier; Railroad from the
western terminus the canal to the Ohio river, to
be constructed under the auspices of the James
River & Kahawha Company and the provision
as to guage was struck out, and the question on
the point left open.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01

LATE FROM EUROPE amongst the political ru-
mors from England drought by the Steamer Asia
is one that Thomas Barring is to come to the Uni
ted States as special Minister to settle the she-
ry question. It is only a rumor, however. The
| public feeling in England had become calmer on
this question.
| Prussia has made formal demand on the Swiss
Confederation to acknowledge the sovereignty of
the former in Neufchatel and threatens hostilites
in case of refusal.
Erzeroum, in Turkey has been destroyed by an
earthquake.
France and Austria purpose Withdrawing their
troops from Rome as sbon as Papal army can be
organized.
At Liverpool flour has advanced sxpence per
BARREL, and wheat two shllings per quarter. Cot
ton was unchanged, with prices somewhat frmer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
American Skill.

America, during the nineteenth century, has
produced more remarkable discovj ries than all the
other nations of the world combined. In chemis-
try the most celebrated and slillful chemists, the
most wise and successful physicians either in an
cient or modern times, have not produced such an
extraordinary remedy as Railways Ready Relief,
which stops the most severe pains in few sec
onds and cures the cause quickly Railway & Co.
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have succeeded in giving to the world, remedy
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utes relieve the most painful paroxysm. II has
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01

''HANG PIERCE, TOO, COLONEL ''-Col. jeff.
Davis recently made political speech before the
Granite Club of Memphis. As the report goes, he
first pitched into Gen. Scott, and then alluded to
Mr.. Graham in this wise: ''He believed Mr.. Ora
ham was gentleman OF unimpeachabe honor
He could say nothing against him, except that he
was found in very bad company. Though Mr. e.
had held several prominent stations, yet no act Of
his had ever attracted his observation SD as
to make any marked impression, and he would say
of him as JOHNNY Brown said of his dog, when ask
ed why he was going to hang him-that he had
never done anything Yes, said John, that is the
reason am going to hang him. Here the orator
is said to have made one of those emphatic pauses
indicative that proper response is desired from
ske audience. The response was not delayed. A
tall hunter from Tippah, instantly exclaimed
"Hang Pierce, too, COlonel!" The pith and per-
Thence of the reply convulsed the audience and
cohfounded the speaker.
None of the Piercers could say what act of their
nominee, the fantngs airays excepted had attract
ed observation,''so as to make any marked impress
sion." They knew that Pierce, too, had held
'several prominent stations" and had never &C
comphshed anything but-a faint, and the Tippah
man went unanswered.-Jaeksoua (.Hiss) Flag Of
The Union
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01

The QUEsrfoN OF THE FIsHERIEs.-This
question has had its share of the public attention
and now subsidies quietly. Nothing more was con-
templated probably by the Derby Ministry in Eng
land than demonstration which might give some
temporary ecLt to the Administration while the e.
lecttons were pending.
The position so promptly assumed by Mr. Web
ster was well grounded in the absolute merits Of
the case that from the moment when he announced
his views on the subject general feeling of conf
was everywhere entertained that every just Amer
lean right involved in the matter would find am
pie and certain vindication. This assurance has
been made good. We stand where we have al
ways stood under the treaty oflSlS. The pre-
tensions so Unexpectedly advanced by the British
Minister have been withdrawn, and the friendly
relations of the two countries are upon their usual
footing.--Bat. finer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01

D5- ''AUNr PHtLLIs's CABIN, or Southern L!ss
as Il is.n-We are indebted to Mr. CowAN for
copy Of this work. 1t is by Virginia lady, and is
an answer to Mrs. SrowE's abolition novel entitled
"Uncle Toms Cabin" We have not had time to
do more than look into the book but we learn that it
pleasantly written and very entertaining, The
National hAelligsncer says oft
"'The book before us, written by an estmable
lady residing in Washington, needs not to fear a
comparison with Mrs. Stoves tale on any ground.
Certain it is, it has of the true air of Scriptu
raj feeling about it. though it may be less reforma-
tistic and transceudental,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01

Or Col. Benton. in triumphant speech since
his election, thus sums up some If the work he
goes to Congress to do--viz:
''In the National Legislature there are many
things to be done, for the failure to do which, or
TO try, shall admit my own responsibility. Asys-
TEN of roads from St. Louis to San Francisco The
development of the IRON resources Of the country;
free trode in salt; the rectifcation Of the Vagay
of uaiverscl ad ralorems; liberal disposition of the
public lands; improvement fo,u national rivers;
the preservation of the gold currency the acqui-
siton of the arsenal ground for public prominade
IN St. Louis the completion of the marine hos
pital preservation of the city harbor these will
be some of the measures of more home character
which shall press"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
nc We find the following in the National

oo- We find the following in the National In
tcIgencer and publish it for the especial benefit
of the Attorney of the indicator:
Mr.. John Van. Buren,, in speech made at
Cleveland in 1913, used the following language
81 an, the ,mnlaigated enemy Of slauery, and
,eo,,Id hare 1t abolished ,chom delay. say, there
fore, for myseIf-and wish to be Understood as
speaking for myself alone-that, let what will
come, sull, finder no necessity ,ohateuer support
man ,oho does not belieue siavery to be an nlmir
ed curse. and ,cho ,o not by pirtue ofhis office use
all constitutional po,Cor to abOlishh It,"
MIR. Van Buren, and all his followers are now
supporting Gen. Pierce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01

FOREIGNERS IN New HAMpsHIRE.-We make
the following extract from letter which the
Washington Republic we must apologize to the
Attorney of the Vi,,dicator publishes from gen
tleman of Concord, N. H.:
CAT the March meeting in Concord, N. H., in
1854 great struggle occurred to see which of the
parties could obtain the votes of the unnaturalized
foreigners to aid in electing moderator and town
officers, as it was understood such could vote for
such officers. Owing to the illiberality of the Lo-
cofoco party in that placeAthe residence of the
Democratic nominee for the Presidency-se seventeen
Irishmen, not natliralized, voted the Wing ticket
and but six the Democratic ticket; and this was
about fair example of the votes of this class of
foreigners in other parts of the State; and, as
they could not be induced to vote as the party in
power in the State endeavored to make them vote,
the very nextsession of the Legislature law was
passed denying them the right to vote at all, as
they previously had right to vote; and this law
was approved July 4, 1888, by Isaac Hill, then
Governor of the State.
'Now, here is practical illustration of the treat
ment of aliens by the II. Hampshire Democracy
and that as late as 1888 law was passed depriv-
ing them of rights-aye of the important right Of
suffrage, which until that time they had enjoyed
under the constitution of the State"
Here is the difference, says the Richmond Re-
publican, between Democratic theory and Demo
cratic practice. This is The State in which ne
groes are allowed to vote, and Roman Catholics
are not permitted to hold Office. Yet the Demo
Gratis boast that Gen Pierce has command 'of the
State. We want different sort of Commander
for tile United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-01
-STAUNTON:=
A ClRllenge!

The Democratic papers ore cery bold =" Their
assertions that Gen. Scott Is not so,tad upon The
Slavery question, and cannot be trusted By the
South. IL is one thing to make declarations and
another thing to prore them For The purpose OF
ascertanng upon ,vhat grounds the charge IS mode,
WE DEFY HIS CALUMNIATORS TO
PRODUCE FROM THE RECORD ONE
WORD THAT GEN. SCOTT HAS EVER
UTTERED, EITHER IN PRIVATE OR
PUBLIC. WRITTEN OR ORAL, THAT
CAN BE TORTURED INTO AN Elk
PRESTON OF HOSTILITY TO THE
RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH!