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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
The Judiciary AND the Ear.

At the session of the Court of Appeals in Rich
mond on the fourteenth instant, Mr.. r. Il. DANIEL
presented the proceedings of a meeting of the Bar
of that Court, held on the same day, to give ex-
preston of their feelings in reference to the Judges
aud officers of the Court, this being the last term
under the late Constitution. The fourth rcsolu-
ton adopted by the meeting is as follows:
To the able and excellent Judge Baldwin, who
now lies prostate y; divine will, on bed of sick
ness, we tender the assurances of our deep sympa-
thy, our sincere regard and our grateful recolieG"
ton of his judicial services. Had it pleased God
to preserve him in health, we should have been
happy to be honored with the privilege of again
appearing before him as Judge.
The acting President of the Court responded,
and in the course u his remarks said that the
Judges feel with the Bar ''the deepest sympathy
for their distinguished associate, now PROSTATE on
bed Of Sickness for whose judicial services they,
in common with the bar,entertaina grateful recol-
lection -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
A Suggestion.

In view of the number of persons to be voted for
and the large number Of votes to be polled, we
would suggest the propriety of opening the polls
at as early an hour as possible; and also that the
people Of StauntoN Soe early in the dag, in order
that persons from the country may not be detained
too late in the evening by the press of town voters,
At the last election many persons from the coun-
try, unable to get to the polls at all on the first
day, were compelled to return on the next By
an arrangement contemplated in taking the votes,
al can be taken in Ose day, if the people Of tue
Town are al the polls early.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
ERASMUS STRIBLING,
Clerk i. States Court w. d. Va

OVERLAND EMIGRATION TO THE PAcIFIc-A
letter in the Journal of Commerce, dated at Iowa
City on the 9TH instant, in speaking of the CON
slant emigration through ali parts of the State Of
Iowa for California and Oregon, says:
Judging from the wagons crossed at the ferries
over the Iowa at this place, the emigration is over
twice as large as it was in the spring OF 1850. 1t
is absolutely pitiful to see such mass Of human
beings and animals fast approaching to great scar
city of food, if not starvation, before the immense
emigration on the way shall reach its destination.
1t is confidently affirmed that neither the persons
nor their animals, in such encountered numbers as
are pressing on to California and Oregon, can sur
vive the passage by land, and that, too. by men
,cho hare once been through 1t is apprehended
that the distress of 1850 will be nothing in com
parison with this years calamity; and that neither
United States Government aid nor California as
sstance will prove adequate to prevent untold mis-
cry and death on the route. Time only can tell
the result"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
BANK D1REcroRs.-Th following gcntlera

BANK DIREcroRs-The following gentlemen
have been appointed Directors Of the branch Bank
of the Valley, at this place, for the present year
lanes Nelson, G.. NJ. Cochran, N X. Trout and
in. Hendren, by the Stockholders, and w. A.
Abney. s. A. Davidson and VIM. II. Hartman, by
the Executive. At their late annual meeting III
Winchester. the Stockholders expressed willing
ness for the establishment of branch at Chris
tiansburg. according to authority granted by the
Legislature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
A Prophecy.

Our neighbor of the ViRdicdtor processes TO be
strong for the Compromise, and constantly repre-
sents the Democrats as the peculiar friends oil
those measures of coaciiiation and peace. Nov
we venture the prediction, that the Democratic
Convention will follow the example of the Virginia
Democratic Convention, and either repudiatc the
Compromise or dodge the question, and the I'm
dcator will approve its action, be ii what it may !
We ask our readers to mark this prediction and
see whether it be not fulfilled 10 the letter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

TsE CHINESE IN CALIFoRNIA.-The Chinese
emioration to California increases prodigloisly.-
Nearly 200 arrived in little ever two weeks,
and it was reported that whole fleet of vessels
were taking in passengers at Hong-Kong for the
same destination.
This increase Of immigration isto California from
China is becoming very important feature in the
social aspect OF the land of gold. A law has been
passed by the Legislature of California to 2utho-
riz contracts for labor for terms Of years, and I'M
der the sanction of this law the Chinese come in
numbers. aud Labor at wages varying from forty
five to fifty dollars year. This sum is said to he
double what they could earn at home.
We see frequent alusion 10 the employment Of
Chinese Iaborcrs in Cuba also The experiment
is well spoken o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

NULLIFIc ALTON IN MAssACHUsETTs.-A bill
multiplying the Fugitive Slave Law, was defeated
in the Massachusetts, Legislature few days ago
This bill was concocted by the leaders of the CO.
alition in the Legislature, and was supported. al
most exclusively by the Democrats and Abolition
lists of that body. 1t is stated that it received only
one Wing vote in the Senate and but to,T Wing
votes out Of 1876 in the House. Among those who
voted in its favor was Mr. Hasewel, editor Of To-
cofoco paper in Boston having the names of Doug
las and Hunter for President and Vice President at
the head of its columns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

TIE METHODIST CHURcH.-Nluch discussion
is going On in the Methodist Church in regard TO
the proprcty of admitting lay representatives to
their ecclesiastical councils. Hitherto those bodies
have been composed only Of the clergy. The adj
yccatcs Of the change seem to consider their new
plan mere republican, whilst, Oh the other side. it
appears that, under the existing system. the Meth
odist Church has more rapidly increased in num-
hers than any other Protestant denomination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

Entylcran SYNOD.

The Lutheran Synod of Virginia met in Harr-
sonburp ON the 18th inst, and continued in session
nearly week. The proceedings are said to have
been highly Interesting, and to have evinced thai
the body is actively engaged in its appropriate
work. Rev. j. F.CAMPBELL,o of this county ,pre-
sided
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

Both houses of the Legislature finally agreed on
"Wednesday last to adjourn over from the 9TH OF
June to the 22nd of November. This may be re-
garded, we presume. as Legislative interPreta-
ton of that clause in the Constitution which pro
yides for bienniqL sessions
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

REsIGNATIoN- HENRY WARREN, Sc
cond Assistant Postmaster General, has resigned,
from motives of delicacy,i is presumed, he having
been engaged in efforts 10 put down the Admins
tration. Mr.. GODDARD, chief Clerk in the De-
partment of the Interior, has also rcsgned,to enter
into law partnership with mis- father-in-iaw, the
Hon. S. VINroN, of Ohio,who is about TO settle In
WASHINGTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

Co. BY letters from Ninevah, we learn that Col.
Rawlinson, who is now conducting the excava-
tons abandoned by Mr.. Layard, "has opened out
the entire place of sculpture of the Kings aud
Queens of Assyra." ''There they lic," we are
told sin huge stone sarcophagi, with ponderous
lids, just as they were deposited more than three
thousand years ago"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

FIRST JUDICIAL CIRcUT.-As we learn from
the Norfolk Argus, a Democratic meeting was held
in Suffolk on the 10th inst. for the purpose Of
nominating Judge for the LIST Circuit. Gen. Jno
S. Milson. the present member of Congress from
the Norfolk District, was unanimously nominated.
Thus we goa Judge is to be elected to the Bench
because he belongs to particular school Of federal
politics i!-Pet. Intel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

VIRGINIA CoUkr OF ArfEALs-ln the "a, and
4th sections of Virginia Judge Moncure and Judge
Allen are candidates for reelection to the Court OF
Appeals, without opposition. In the lst section,
Judge William Daniel and Judge Robertson late
Judge of the Chancery Court OF Richmond are
candidates; in the Sd section, Judge Green D.
Samuels. of Shenandoah. and Judge John w
Brockenbrough, of Rcckbridge; and IN the 9th sec
ton, Judge George H. Lee, of Harrison land VIM
A. Harrison, of Harrison
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

o. a report is in circulation that ROBERT y
CoNRAp. Esq, of Winchester, has become can
didate for the Court of Appeals. We are authorlz-
ed to say that the report is destitute of truth Judges
BRocKENDRoUou and SAMuELs are the only can
didatey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

SHORT SpEEcHEs.-Daniel Webster began his
recent speech in the great India Rubber case, in
the following simple manner: III | should detain
the Court by the part which have TO perform in
this discussion for any great length Of time, hope
the Court will believe that what have to say is
long only because have not had time to make it
Short
There is the testimony of the greatest living Or
ator of the world in favor Of short speeches 1t re-
quires far more talent TO make short speech than
long one But that is not the opinion of the
wind instruments with which the deilberative bod
les of this unhappy country are afflicted. 1t is
their conviction that long speech is the same
thing as a strong speech, and that the power Of or
atory lies in the lungs and not in the brains. They
are so pleased with the sound Of their own voices
that they think every body else shares their de-
light, and they never know when to leave off,
Rich ReD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
Special. EIectiGya.

A special election was held in the Cousty OF
Grcenbriar, on Monday the 18th inst, to supply
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr.
Price, Delegate from that County in the Legisla-
tare of Virginia. b. F. RESicx, was elected over
J BOWER CALDWELL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

0G- The London Times, in an article on the
proposed militia bill, says, on what 1t AYERS is good
authority, that eightyfve thousand regular troops
including twelve Thousand ablebodled pensioners
could actually be put at the disposal OF British
General,and one hundred fied-guns could DC urn
out ready for service, al three days notice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

o. The New Orleans Delta States that the
McDonough estate is rapidly melting away in the
litigation. The executors cad attorney have al
ready disposed of nearly 100000, and large
portion of the personal and real estate is advertised
70 be sold TO meet the current expenses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

CoURr oE AprEALs.-Judge RrocEontrcugh
and Judge Samucls are the candidates for the
Court Of Appeals from this section. Both gentle
men are Democrats in their politics. From what
We have bccn able 10 learn, Judge Brockcnbrcugh
viii receive heavy vote. his qualifications IS
long +;;lnling member q The Bench and Us ieacI-
er cs lass. being recommendations Of too high
character 20 he disreglrded. He is warmly euIo-
rized hy those who knsw him best-Wme'ester
PermLiicGn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

o. The Wing State Convention of Mississippi,
a. its recent session at jackson, declared their u
nannGis preference fer Mr.. Fillmor. as their first
choice for President, and john j. Crit,enden for
Vice President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

0y- The Fugitive Slave bill, which has passed
the Legislature of California, provides for the sur
render to their original masters of all colored poo
pie in California who were slayes before arriving
in that State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

Or The Richmond Republican urges the cree
ton of monument by the State, to the memory
of Capt. JonS SMITH, the foUude: OF the Colony
Of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

o. According to Liyiggston's Law Ledger for
1852. our country has $4,000 lawyers. whose an
nua income lis not far from $50 600 COO" ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

(1- The project is entertained III y. Orleans Of
erecting monument at some point on Canal
street which shall be designed 10 perpeiuatc the
memory of the Compromise Measures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

&C. Mrs Louisa c. Adams, the venerable relict
of the late John Quincy Adams.d died at Washing
ton, on Saturday the 18th, where she has resided
since the death Of her husband She was i'll the
seventy seventh wear of her ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26
Wood! Wood!

$40 would say 20 those of our subscribers who
know themselves indebted, and are in the habit Of
paying their subscriptions in Wood, that r'e would
be Glad to receive few loads Immediately.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

&C. The Maine Liquor Law has passed tie (
J legislature Of jhode Island by largo majcr,ies il
both Ilouscs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-26

SCENE AT TIE Ga L ,Ts.-The following HOY
rible scene occurred L; Northampton, England, re-
Gently:
A woman, namcl Elizabeth Pinchard, aged II
years was convicted in .fjycnber of having poi
soned her sister-i!t-aw. a woman ten years older
than herself, and was sanic ICED to be hing. The
evening before her execution. while she was re-
ceving the visit of clergyman. size tainted. All
efforts to restore her u - ciuasle$s were unava
ing she remained a;en5b!e, AMI the next norn-
ing as the hour of execution approached, the sher-
if thinking her dead called in 4 physician to dc
eide as to her condition. She was pronounced
still living, and The execution was ordered to go
forward. The seaseless body was placed upon a
cart and borne to the appointed place, where a
crowd Of eager spectators were assembled TWO
hangman's assistants lifted her upon the platform
and third put the rope about her neck; the drop
fell the majesty Of the law was indicated the
unhappy woman, whose years had already brought
her to the verge of the grave. was killed without
knowing it; the final punishment was 80 punish
ment to her.
It would be difficult to imagine spectacle more
revolving than such an execution.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15
Books and Stationary.
FALL GOODS.

THE subscribers now opening their <zzs>.
i stock of Fall Goods. to which they -es -
invite the attention Of Planters. These ~
Goods were purchased by the package from first
hands in New York, and can be sold at prices
that will give entire satisfaction. Say
1000 yards Kerseys, (all wool flling)
1900 yards plain and plaid Linseys, all wool
filling
1900 yards heavy Lowells
800 pair heavy Negro Blankets
so pair Bed Blankets,
10 pair Blankets for coats, some very fne and
worth S25 pair.
10 bales Shirtings and Sheetings,
500 pair heavy Russetts
400 pair heavy Kip Brogans,
Gents Boots and Shoes of all qualities
Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes, :.
Satinetts, Kentucky Jeans,
Flannels, all colors,
Wool Tweeds, large assortment,
With manyother Seasonable Goods for Ladies'
and Gentlemens wear.
Bagging Rope and Twine.
Look at our Stock before you buy
McCOLLUM & FELLOWS.
Camden, Sept. 1, 1850. Is
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15
BOUNTY LAND CLAIMS

ki recent Act OF Congress, Bounty Land.
- granted to officers and VOLUNTEERS in +Ln
military service of the United States in the was
Of 1912, or any of the Indian wars since 17oO.
also to commissioned officers in the war with
Mexico. In case of the decease of the officer or
soldier, the land can be obtained by the widow
or minor children.
he Undersigned; acting as general Land Agent,
will attend promptly to procuring Bounty Land
Warrants for those entitled to them and LOCATING
II desired having general knowledge of the
lands in the Red River Land District. he will be
able to make choice selections. All letters Of
inquiry, postpaid, will be promptly answered.
and instructions given, if desired.
DANIEL L. WILLIAMS.
Land .Agent.
dSiAiii9toil, Arks-, Nov. ~, 1850. 47:tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15
T A v E R N
In the Town of Lewisville, Ark's,
STEWARDS HALL.

YNHE subscriber would respectfully inform the
i public, and particularly the friends and pat
rons of the Washington Male Seminary, that by
appointment of the Board of Trustees he has
recently become Steward of this institution and
is now fully prepared to accommodate all Students
:hat will cali upon him with Boarding, Lodging
&c. and every necessary attention will be given
to render them comfortable and preserve their
health and morals. The Buildings are large the
rooms airy and pleasantly situated at convenient
distance from the Seminary.
The Terms will be-for Boarding. Lodging,
Washing, Fuel and Lights, Eight Dollars per
month.
To those who may require indulgence he would
say, send on your sons, and pay out of your next
crop.
n B.-A few families or single gentlemen can
be furnished with Boarding and Lodging on ac-
commodating terms
H. w. SMITH
Washington, Sept. 90, 1851. 3stf
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15
B RlTT'S RI CT EL
(sTAGE OEFsCE.)

WASHING TON, ARhANSAS
FENhe subscriber bcgs leave to inform his friends
4 and the public, that he still continues busi-
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied him.
self with every thing necessary for the accom-
rnodation of the travelling community. His house
is commodious, the rooms well arranged for TAM
lilies, and his table Wei supplied with the best
the market affords.
His stables are large, bountiiully supplied with
provender, and attended by careful ostlers.
He pledges himself that nothing shall be want
ing on his part to render comfortable all who may
be pleased to give him call. His charges will
be moderate.
GEO. o. BRITT.
Washington, July ith, 1882. 27-tt.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.

,ENIRE POINT PLACE, the residence os
~ the undersg ghed, situated in the most pleas.
ant eligible and healthy position in Sewer con1.
ty, is now offered for sale on liberal terms tn.
tract contains about GOO acres of excellent lila.
bic land, about 22o acres of which is under eenr.
well wateEed and in high state of cnltiyat;oa ,se
Seven public roads diverge from this point Will
renders 1t one of the most desirable places for
Public House and Mercantile estahlisbmen, d
South Arkansas. There are now a, ,h;s -. II,
two stores and Post Office, and the country d' ad
lacent Is the most densely populated portion Of
the county; The Improvements are iarsa
Dwelling House, Several Tenant Houses tso
Store Houses, Tan Yard, Mill, and thresb;nU
machine, with all the requisite out buildings. and
IN good repair To any one desirous of nurcbaI
sing one OF the most eligible business points in
South Arkansas, in the midst of prosperous COM
mumty, rare opportunity is now offered
The purchaser if he desires it. can have on
fair terms the growing crop and the stock y"
For terms and further particulars. enquire o,
the undersigned on the premises.
JOHN RUSSEY.
0eh''e ioi'i'' June %, 1901. l25:tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15
FRESH DRUGS and MEDICINES

THE undersigned has just received, and is now
i opening very general assortment of genuine
Inspected DRUGS and MEDICINES-tHEnI-
GALS, PERFUMERIEs, PAINTS, OILS and DYEsTUFFs,
Also large lot of
Patent Medicines.
Louden & Co.'S Alternative, EXpectorant, Car
minative Balsam, Hair Tonic, Female Elixer,
Ague Pills. Sanative pills, all healing Salve Pile
remedy, Tonic, Vermifuge nd Cherokee Lima
ment. Tutewilers celebrated Pile remedy; Fahn-
estocks Vermifuge, Mofatts Phoenix bitters and
Life pills. To,ynsends Sarsaparilla, Spencers pills,
&c. &c. Also Ayers Cherry Pectoral the best
remedy of the age for Chronic affections of the
Lungs
Books and Stationary.
A full supply of School Books, Qus, Steel-pens
and holders, Envelopes, waters, Letter and Cap pa
per, Copy books, States and pencils, Family
Bibles &c. &c. All of which will be sold very
low for cash. r. p WILLIAMS.
Washington June 9th, 1852. 23-ly.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

on 000 Pounds of Fresh Mountain
Flour, just received and for
Sale by, B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington, Oct 13. 1852. 41-tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15
Notice lis Hereby Given,

THAT at sale of Lands for the n-payment
i of Taxes due thereon. held at the Court
house door, in the Town of Washington. in the
county of Hampstead, iii the State of Arkansas,
pursuant to lawful notice given by the Sheriff and
Tax collector of the said county of Hampstead,
and in conformity with the laws of said State, on
the first Monday IN NOven ber in the year A. ID.
1851, it being the third day of said month, DANIEL
f. WILLIAMS, purchased at such sale, from John
B. Sandefilr Sheriff and Collector of said county of
Hampstead, the following described tract or par
eel OF Land, situate in said county of Hampstead;
which said tract of Land was listed assessed and
sold as the property of E. Walden, and described
as the North west quarter of the North west quar-
ter of section twenty-tour (24) of Township nine
(9) South, in Range twenty-seven (27) west, con-
tanning forty acres, for which the said Daniel j..
Williams paid the said Sheriff and Collector, the
sum of Eight dollars and twenty-five ceDts,-be-
ing the amount of the Taxes, penalty and costs
due thereon for the years 1876 1917, 1S4S 1S49,
1850, and 1851, and took from said Sheriff and
Collector, certificate of purchase for the same,
that afterwards, to wit: on the 3Oth day of Octo-
Der A. d. 1852, the said Williams, for value re-
ceived assigned the said certificate of purchase to
the undersigned by whom it was presented to
the sald Sheriff and collector of Hampstead coun-
.y aforesaid, who on the Sth day of November
A d. 1852, executed to the signed; q deed
for the above described tract or parcel of Land.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given, to all
persons who may be concerned, who set
up any right title claim, to the above described
tract parcel Of land, purchased as aforesaid,
in consequence of any intormahty, irregularty, or
illegality connected with such sale, for any
cause or defect whatever; that in conformity with
the act of the General Assembly of the State OF
Arkansas in relation to Tax Titles the under
signed will apply to the Circuit Court of HeElp-
stead county, at Court to be holden at the Court
house of said county, in the Town of Washington,
on the seventh Monday after the fourth Monday
of September 1853, for confirmation of title in and
to said tract parcel of land SO purchased as
aforesaid, and all persons interested are hereby
notified to appear at said time and place. and show
cause, if any they can, why the title to said land
so sold as aforesaid, should not be confirmed ac-
cording to law. WILLIAM c. SIPERT.
Washington Nov. 10 1852. 45-6w.