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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
GseneaiocicaI Conjecturcs.

There is certainly strong circumstantial evidence
to establish the connection Of Gen. FRANXLIs
PIERCE, with the PERcIEs' Of Shaksperian notorl-
ETY.. The capering and plunging of his gallant
steed during the Mexican campaign certainly indi-
cate that it was bestrode by a genuine Hotpm
1t is suggested on the contrary, that the Generals
own capers, mark him as member of the house
of Somerset-a family equally aristocratic. We
leave his friends to weigh the evidence, and de-
eide whether he may bemore appropriately termed
"Young Hotspur" or the "Duke of Somerset"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
The FAX Bill.

In many parts of the State, great complaints are
made of the tax bill lately passed by the Ligisa-
ture. 1t is justly regarded as very oppressive to
the interests of towns, and mercantile interests
generally. Owing to the greater convenience Of
collecting the revenue in that way, the system OF
licenses is resorted to very extensively, and after
a manner which shows that merchants, auctioneers.
hotel keepers and boarding house keepers, espe-
cially, arc no favorites with the Legislature. The
editor of the Richmond Republican says he knows
one of the most ontcrprsing firms in Virginia whose
profits are just about equal to their taxes! Each
Hotel, the annual value of which is $4,000 will
laJ tax of $1,000. All salaries over certain a.
mount are taxed, with the exception Of those at
tached to the offices of Governor and Judge. We
think it would be difficult to give good reason
for this exception.
The bill is very difficult one to interprst OF
execute, and reflects little credit upon its authors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

81 The New Orleans Bee, after referring to
Sen Scott's readiness 10 ayow himself in favor Of
the Compromise to all who approach him adver;s to
the suspicion which s.in exstsin tho South with re-
spoct % the sounduess of his opinions, and traces it
- its true sorrce-his alleged intimacy with Gov.
Seward The Bee is eer;ainly correct both as to
the existence Of such suspicion, and as to It's
oluse. Bat never was grosser injustice done to a
ny public man. We say this now, when thc signs
10 ACT indicate that Gen. Scott will receive the
nonina.ion for the Presidency. There Is no man
traer 10 The South than he is; and IN to the lnti-
macy spoken Of. VIC know ,foin the best authority.
that, in the sease changed it has no existence
whatever. We hare good reason to believe tla'
ulany Of those who made this charge, kuew,at the
s;cas, i. was fslse But it furnished convenient
handle for asailng him. II was known that MI
Seward in' consequence Of 4 personal disagreement
with Mr. Fillmore, was not in favor OF the latter
but preferred Gen. Scott That was enough for
Locosocos, and such wishy -washy Wings as felt
themselves drifting towards Loco!ocoism. It was
all the better for their purposes, as twas charge
which, from is nature, was not to be reGuted--tor
i, was not deemed probable that Gen. Scott would
enter the papers to forbid this, that or the other
man to vote for him 1t was, therefore, a safe as
well as profitable fabrication.
Some Wings have been duped by this game Of
the LocoEocos-for these last have believed from
IN, beginning that Gen. Scott was the strong man
d the Wings. and they set to work by times to
kill him oil. We shall know in short period
what has been their success.-Rich. Hing, q
Saturday
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
Ladies', supper.

The Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
design furnishing Supper on Saturday evening,
July 3rd, the proceeds ofwhich will be applied to
the liquidation of Church debt. Those disposed
to encourage this audable effort on the part OF the
Ladies are respectfully invited to attend and par
take of the good things that will be prepared tor
the occasion. The Supper will be served in the
Wesleyan Female Institute. Price of admission
50 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

o. The Democratic Convention having made
the Kentucky Resolutions of '9S, as well as those
Of Virginia, part of their platform, the Charlottes
vile .4dvocate shows that those resolutions declare
the fugitive slave law nullity. The resolutions
assert that the Constitution has delegated to Con-
gress the power to punish certain specified crimes
and no other, and that laws to create or punish
crimes other than those enumerated, are ''atogeti-
er void and ofno force" The crime of aiding and
abetting the escape of slave, for which the fngi
tive law imposes penalties, is certainly not spcci
fled in the Constitution, and, therefore, according
to these resolutions, the law is null and void. The
case seems to be made out pretty well, and it re-
mains for the Democracy to reconcile the incon'
sistency into which they have fallen. 1t is shrewd
ly suspected, however, that theframer of the plat
form understood what he was about, and slipped ir
the Kentucky resolutions for the special benefit o.
his Freesoil friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
Book Auction,

Persons who may wish to make additions Il
their Libraries, may do SO, at very little expense
by calling at JONES & WHITES old stand, mex
door To the Store of Mr.. A. j. DEAKINs. A yer,
large and good assortment of Books may be foun'
there, which the owner is disposing of at remark
ably low prices.
Auction tonight, "wednesday and for sew
eral evenings 70 como.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

PIEace AND DoRR.-The last visit Of Pierce
70 Dort has caused considerable remark. Our con-
temporary Of the Enquirer who was, considerably
exercised" By Stewards sitting in the sane pew
with Scott, cannot but rebuke General Pierce for
making his FIRST visit in Rhode Island to the ia
mons rebel and abOlitionist. Dorr was formerly.
(and we have never seen any notice of change OF
views) rot only member OF the Anti-Slayery So
siety Of Rhode Island, but member of It's "Eyec-
u,ive Committee" and one of the most jealous in
oil the movements of that body. He was at one
time q candidate for Congress, and assured the
Abol;t;ons:s if they would vote tor him, he would
pledge himself to introduce bill promptly, and
advocate it with all his might, to abolish slavery
in the District of Columbia, aud put stop to the
slave trade between the several slave holding
States.
We are sorry to see General Pierce giving the
honor of his first call in Rhode Island to this rank
abolition,st Nor does it speak we'll for the con-
sery,tive spirit attributed to him, that he should
thus fraternize with q man who even unblushing-
~ proclaimed that if it necessary to overturn
the government Of Rhode Island, he would march
over the dead body Of his own father.--Richmo"d
Rspn1I:ceQt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

ns- "Who is Mr.. Price or Percc 2 or Pierce
or what ever his name is, asked comtryman Of
locofoco friend yesterday
"Ohi Mr. Pierce, don't you know Mr.. Pierce,
thought every body knew Mr.. Pierce, He lives
in New Hampshre-was General In the Mex.
can war, and refused office under James FOLK
"ReG1sed office, did he" replied the country
man ''can't be good democrat then-l % aiesro
he won't do. Think shall have 70 pass hiih'
.Nisshpille True Whig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
ApaEsr OF Hon. FAYErrE McMuLLES FOR

ARaEsr OF Hon. FAYErrE McNIuLLES FOR
AssAvLr.-Philadelphia, June l6.-Hou. Fayette
McMullen of Virginia, was held to bail to-day In
the sum of 81 900 to answer for an assault upon
Mr.. Ellsworth last evening on board the steamer
Trenton. Whilst coming from Tacony, Mr.. Fitz-
worth had occupied McSIullen's seat in the cars
during his absence by placing his lady in it. Nc
Mullen threatened to take his seat by force, but
Fitzworth vacated it at the request of his lady,
calling MlcM no gentleman. They met after
wards on the boat, when Ellsworth refusing to re-
call the opprobous epithets, McMullen broke his
cane over his head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

LIrrELL's LIVING AGE-For this week, is be-
fore u.s. Among other articles we notice Poetry
of Thomas Moore-China during the war and
since the peace-Australia, Gold, Wool-Great
British Gum Secret-Climate in relation to Con-
sumption-Curosities of Arctic Travel-Eleven
weeks in Europe-Jerden's Autobiography-The
Harvest of Gold-Curiosities of Portsmouth Char
ity-Rights of French Women SC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
Bathing Establishment.

To all persons who wish to enjoy the luxury OF
good bath, wo would recommend the establish
ment of Mr. c. H. SAUpE, at the old Bell Tavern
in this place. The arrangements are very extern
sive and complete, and baths of every kind can be
had at any hour of the day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

EMrsRArroN TO THE FAR WEsr-Ihe rom
tier Guardian published at Kanesvllle, Iowa. June
Sth, says :-"Tnere have been hye or SIX tuou.
sand teams crossed the Missouri river al dlIofen'
ferries near here, already this season, aaa 'nete
are maay thousands more around this vicinity aim
inr to cross. There has been about double the
number of teams, and treble the number. OF per
sons, old and young, of any former emigration"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

GEy. PrsRcE ON PRoscRpTIoN,-The New
York Evening Post publishes a passage from a
speech of Gen. Pierce, delivered by hun in the
Senate in 1912, deuouncing the Harrison adniuis-
tra.ion for prescription, and charging it with ny
poerisy in making pledges to the nation which 1t
did not intend 10 redeem. In the course ct the
speech. ne says: There was nothing in the ad-
n,iaist.a,ion Of Gen. Jackson which 50 uniformly
failed 10 justify, as the removal Of one worthy Off
Ger to give place to another" He might have adj
del thai JacSson's friends had promised quite as
sou.ly as those OF Gen. Harrison that there should
be NJ prescription under his administration.
But here we have Cen Pierce himself fully
committed against Prescription. He cannot justi-
fg'the removal OF one worthy officer to give place
to another" We trust he will bear this in mind.
should he happen 10 be elected President But we
doubt, with all his professions, whether he will e.
qhal the Ehecality Of this Wing administration,
which has LET, in important offices many Dome
Gratis, and appointed others, (such as DundaS. I'd.
Asst. +, NJ. General, and Whiting Chief Clerk OF
the Department Of the Inerior,) to highly respOn-
sible pests. We shall see.-Rick, Rep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

nrTho Ohio Statesman says that "Gen Pierce,
~ the head of the Democrat forces, will make
most overwhelming charge upon the Wings. -
May be, in the very midst of the fight, ne will
chance to fall from his horse He was never very
firm in his saddle. Louisville jour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
Land Agency.

SEQ the advertisement of S. A. WASHINGTON,
ESQ. in another column. Persons holding war
rants in this section of country who may wish 10
have their lands advantageously located shonld a
vail themselves of Mr. WAsHINGToN's services.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

0o- We learn from various parts of the State,
that the Joint-Worm is doing immense injury TO
the white wheat. The Mediterranean wheat has
thus far escaped and gives promiso>of an abundant
x.;oII
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
THURSDAY, 18th.

The interest felt in the proceedings of the Con
vention, (says the .4ncrtcan) if measured by the
thronged aspect which the Hall presented this
morning long before the hour of meeting. would
seem to be on the increase The Kentucky dele
CATION have appropriately placed the elegant like
ness of Henry Clay, presented by their rhiiadei-
phia friends, on the front of the gallery lmmedl-
ately over their seats, where it will remain during
the continuance of the Convention.
The Convention was called to order precisely at
IL NJ, by Hon. J. 6. Chapman, President, and
opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Atkinson, OF
St. Peters Episcopal Church.
The journal of the previous days proceedings
were read.
Mr.. Cabell Of Florida, offered resolution that
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
The Weather.

During the past week, tho weather was most
lntolerably warm. We are indebted to Mr.. WIN
RUFF for the following statement of the range OF
the Thermometer, from Monday to Saturday
9th, O'Clock P. NJ the thermometer stood at Sc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
National WING Contention.
WEDNESDAY, June 10th, |

WEDNESDAY, June 10th, 1852.
The meeting of the National Wing Convention
in our city to-day (says the Baltimore ,qmerican,)
is an occasion of that importance which will prop
ery render it an epoch in the history of our coun-
try, and attract tow ards it an interest wide and
extended as the Nationality fthe Party whom the
assembled delegates represent, and as deep and
earnest as the action of the Convention may be
pected to prove important in its effect upon those
interests.
At eleven o'clock the doors Of the Hall were
thrown open and the floor and other spaces appro-
priated to spectators filled up rapidly, 80 at the
hour of calling the Convention to order nearly ev-
cry part Of the Hall was densely occupied. Quite
a number of ladies were present in the seats APP
propriated to their use.
At ten minutes before twelve O'Clock Mr.. Geo.
C. Morgan, of Maryland, arose and was about
to call the Convention to order, when
Mr.. Simeon Draper, of New York, rapid
ly called the Convention to order, and moved its
organization by naming the Hon. George Evans,
of Maine, as President pro ten,por. The question
was taken On this motion land Mr.. Draper announc-
ed that it had been carried.
The Hon. Mr. Evans, on taking the Chair, made
short and appropriate address.
Messrs. Upton, of Louisiana, and Bryan of
South Carolina, were appointed Secretaries.
On motion Of Mr. Brodhead of Missouri, it was re-
co1yad IN a,,no;rt NM fo,, a,cb Ctoto t ho so1ao
ed by the delegations from each State, to act as
committee to report permanent officers forthe Con-
vention.
Mr.. Sewer, of Louisiana, protested against the
Convention having been called together before the
hour of H. He said that the hour of IL as fixed
by the Observatory of Washington had not arrived,
and all the delegates were not present.
Notwithstanding this appeal Of Mr.. Sewer, the
resolution for committee to report permanent Of
ficers was agreed to-
One member from each State was appointed on
this Committee, Virginia being represented by
John Janney, of Loudoun.
Hon. Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, submitted a res
olution calling for the appointment Of a Commit
tee of one from each State, to examine and report
on the credentials of delegates accredited to the
Convention.
. The States were then called, and the Commit
tee appointed. Samuel Watts, of Norfolk, repre-
scented Virginia on this Committee.
Mr.. Talcott, of New York, moved that the
Convention adjourn until P. NJ. Other hours
were mentioned, and the Convention finally ad-
journed until 6, p. NJ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

&C. One hundred barrels Of eggs were shipped
from New Orleans by the Empire City,on her last
Trim 10 New York
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

FaoM rue SALT LAKE.-Adyiccs from Salt
Lake City, 10 May lst, have been received. The
General Conference of the Church of Latter Day
Saints, was held in the New Tabernacle, April
9th, Brigham Young presiding. 1t gives favor
aOle report Of the church. Brigham Young was
sustained BY the unanimous vote of the Confer
eRee, as the president, Prophet, Seer and Reve-
la,or of the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
Saints, in all the earth p and Heber G, Kimbal
and. Willard Richards as his eounsellors. The
receipts at the tthng office, mostly in property,
from Nov. 9th lS48, to March 9th 1852, were
S244, 7l7.03; in loans, Sc, Sl45,5l3S7; total,
$500, 260,Sl. Expenditures, $359765.69; leay-
ing balance of $50, 495l2 Missionaries were
appointed to Italy, Calcutta and England. Ed
ward Hunter was ordained presiding Bishop of the
whole church. Sixty-seven priests were ordained.
The Grand Epistle to tho Saints speaks most fiat
teringly of the church and the settlements.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23
Co. The Washington correspondent Of the Phil

Or The Washington correspondent OF the Phil
a1elphia Ledger writes:
81 will do President Fillmore the justice to say
that he looks as unclouded and unconcerned as
Gen. Cass, and that he is in all probability, of all
the Wing candidates, the most thoroughly prepar-
ed for defeat One thing You may certainly re-
ly on, namely, that the nomination, on whomso-
ever it may fall will not change the even tenor Of
the Administrations that no changes or removals
from office will take place to suit circumstances
This is highly creditable to Mr.. Fillmore and his
Cabinet. and shows the progress of an enlighten-
ed public opinion--the source of all real and sub
s,antial progress--on the administration Of public
afTairsn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

Or John Van Buren,, who has given in his adj
hesion to the Democratic nominees, is reported in
the New York Herald as saying:
ale would say that he most uuqualifiedly ap-
proved of that platform for this election. He was
prepared to stand with them on the adoption Of all
The laws of Congress, including even the Fugitive
Slave Lew. He was perfectly willing every body
should obey that law who would, and every body
sustain it who could. For the present, at all G.
vents, these laws were to stand aud be unimPair-
ed"
This is frank in honest John. He submits. for
this election. He knows Pierce--his father knows
him. They all understand one another. They
are all Northern men with Southern feelings, un-
Ill the election is over! They have all tasted of
the fiesh-pots, and know the SAVIOR thereof.-Whtg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-23

CLNENINu DESSlON.
The President stated the question before the body
to be on the substitute offered by Mr.. Ewing for
the second resolution of Mr.. Duncan, as given in
the former proceedings, and which resolution had
been amended by MIR. Jessup
Mr. Ewing's substitute is as follows:
RESOLVED, That the Committee shall consist of
one delegate from each State, selected by the del
egates of said State.
Mr. Jessup moved to amend this as follows -
That each member of said Committee on Resolu-
tions shall be entitled to vote 50 many votes as the
State which he represents is entitled in the Elec-
toral College.
This was in substance the same amendment
which had been adopted as an amendment to Mr..
Duncan's resolution.
A point of order having been raised, the Chair
decided the amendment of Mr.. Jessup to be out of
order, but subsequently reversed his decision.
Mr. Jessup Of Pa, said the interests ofthe Wing
Party of the Union were involved in the subject.
Flo desired that the Committee should fairly rep
resent the great conservative character Of the Con
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-11
MR.. ]. X. GOODALL,

Professor and TEACHER Of Dancing, Department. Ca
hstheaic, Sceptre, and the more athletic hadic'
club exercise for gentlemen, from London,
IAS the honor to inform the families of this neghbor
Ill hood that, at the request of many Ladies' and GEN
emen he will take up his residence in Washington for the
purpose of teaching the above Indispensable branch Of
Bontee education, and, having studied ander Mr. MASON
and Mr. TESNE OF London also practice OF sixteen years.
and testimonials from the first families and parents and
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Nh GooDALL is making arrangements for elegant suit
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Mr. G. will also devote all his spare time to gentlemen
wishing to study and practise the Violin and Nolonceo,
and who wish to continue them with the aid of master
and guaranty of his ability he need only mention that
he Musical Director and Leader of the National Theatre
Orchestral Band and he respectfully invites all to inspect
his testimonials from families and schools he has taught
during long period in England.
Mr. G. viii alec give lessons in Singing, and intends to
form Vocal and Instrumental Classes and in the interim
will be hBppy to give private lessons in any of the above
branches
Address at Mrs BAYS next door to Dougasss green
house. street north aug lift
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