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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

c. The Main Law, in operation in Minnesota,
has beon declared null and void by the district
court of that Territory, on tho ground that the
Legislature possessed no power to submit 1t to
vote of the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

EXPENSES OF THE GovERNMENr.-The osti-
mates from the Secretary of the Treasury, in a
printed form, have been laid before Congress 1t
will cost for the next year about 100000 to
govern the new territory, and about $4,000, GOO
the old Then there is the interest and principal
of the public debt to be provided so that the en-
tire expenses will exceed fifty millions The le-
ultimate expenses of carrying on the Government
do not exceed $50 100000.
The total amount of appropriations for tho year
ending June 80, 1854, is estimated at $40, 203.-
753, to which is to be added S4S0,996 for several
appropriations which will be carried to the surplus
fund. There will also be required for the service
Of the last three quarters Of the fiscal year, ending
Juno 80, 1853, made by former acts of Congress,
she sam of els, 355,27l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

LIrrELL.s LIVING AGE.-The contents OF No.
$50, for January lst, are, The Duke of Wei
lingtoo, ?. Plagiarism by Disraeli, 8, A Few
Words for Country Clergymon, a. Randolph of
Roanoke, s. My Fortune, 6. English Regicdes in
America, Z. Conference on Commercial Law,
Poetry and Short Articles. Published weekly in
Boston, by L. LITrELL s. Co., at s. year or
12s cents number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

cc- The ''swoll mob" of London do perpetrate
robberies with most singular ingenuity and address,
and appear never to be at fault. A lady alight-
ed at the bank, ascended the steps, and entered
the v,stibule, and presented achecb to the paying
teller, received large amount of bank notes which
she deposited in her purse, and returned to the
carriage. Just rs sho had taken her seat, gen.
tleman came down the steps Of the bank without
his hat wearing Spoctaces, and having pen be-
hind his ear, said "Madame, we have forgotten
70 take the number of those notes, will you allow
me to take them off. She handed him the notes,
and he assembled the steps and entered the build
ing The lady having waited some time, finally
returned to the bank, aud soon ascertaned that no
person had been authorized to ask for the notes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

60 The latest accounts from Washington rep
resent that the health of Hon. VIM +. KING,
Vice President Elect, had considerably improved,
and strong hopes were entertained of his ultimate
recovery.
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FOR SALE,

I'm accommodating terms, Woman about 40
" wears of ,ge-a lirst-rate cook Ct good charac-
ter and sold for no fault. Apply Immediately to
''' SIM WM. b. KAFSER.
ssua,on, Ds,. %, l652.-9w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

CO. The late advicos from England have caused
a good deal of excitement in iron Common bars
have sold as high as S62 so per ton, and rails SO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29
wood! wood!

We are in want of few loads of WooD inme-
diately and hope our subscribers who are in the
habit of paying in this article, will not disregard
this notice
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

o. To become voter in California, a residence
of SIX months in the State, and thirty days in the
town where the voter resides, are required by law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

TIE LENNON SLAyGs.-A number Of the far
lners of Kent county, Md, all shareholders, re
Gently held meeting, and resolved to secure the
services of the Hon. E. +. Chambers, late Judge
of the Court of Appeals of Maryland, to argue the
Lennon slave case before the U. States Supreme
Court, should the case be brought before that tri-
buual. They pledged themselves to subscribe a
large lee and also to bear proportouata share Of
the costs of the case.
The Slaves are now in Canada, where friend,
who had preceded them, owns u handsome farm.
Before leaving New York they were presented
with something over thousand dollars to begin
their new life with. We expect to hear Of their
being in the poor house or starved to death, in less
than wear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

o. The men who fatter women do not know
them sufficiently, and the men who only abuse
them do not know them at all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29
BnnlrWhaat Flour.

10 HALF Barrels of very superior Buck"hea
% Flour, for sale by
]. b. BRECKENRIDGE & SON.
Staunton. Dec %. 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29
Bunkskin Gloves.

an hand and for sale cheap, superior article OF
" Buckskn Gloves, at the Tobacco and Segar
Store of j. Is. EVANS.
Staurtcn, Dec. %, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

WANT OF SEAMEN.-It is stated that nearly
all the Government naval operations are emoar-
raised by the want of seaulen. Naval vessels at
New York, which the interests of the service re
quire should be despatched Immediately, are de-
tanned by this cause. 1t is asserted that it is i'm
possible to get good men, or to retain in service
old petty officers boatswains mates, gunners, and
carpenters mates, &c, while there is no fogging.
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CA dispatch from Washington on Thursday,

" a UlsPI7c1l 1I0r'r ~ '' '
says :.
Mr.. soule, on Monday next, will introduce in
the Senate resolution to place five mijlNss OF
dollars at the disposal of President Pierce as
provision for any exigence in our foreign relations
during the recess. The vote will be test oil con-
fdenco in the incoming Administration. The dis
cusson upon the matter will open the whole sub
iect Of our foreign relations.
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Postponement.

The above sale is postponed until Saturday the
18th day Of January neat.
December 90, lS52.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

SOUTHERN TRADE CONVENTIONAL large
number of members OF Congress and others assem-
bled at Baltimore. on Saturday, the 18th, by in
vitation of the merchants and others, in that city.
Brautz Mayer read the address, which set forth
the advantages of Baltimore as the natural chan
mel of trade, and the great central point Ofthe sea
board of the Union, atfordiug by her railways the
shortest and most economical communication be-
tween the Ohio and the sea-warued the traders
Of the South and West to free themselves from
commercial subservieucy to Northern cities, and
extended home welcome to the strangers thers
assembled. Hon. w. e. Dawson of Georgia was
then made President, and 4 large number Of Vice
Presidents and Secretaries were appointed. About
Two hundred members composed the convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

o. The signal for conversation amongst women
s when pretty girl begins to sing,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-29

NoRrH CARoLINA-The Legislature adjourn
cd sine de last Thursday, without effecting an e.
lection of United States Senator in place Of Mr.
Mangum, whose term expires next March. The
resolution to adjourn over until Monday was re-
scinded, thus producing the most intense excite
ment. The candidates were Mr.. Clingman, sup
ported by the Democrats, and Mr. Woodfin, Wing,
but there were number of scattering votes cast
sufficient to defeat choice. The democrats had
two majority on joint ballot.
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Portable Writing Desks.
Servant Wanted.
TIegrO fcr Sale.

an the first day Of January likely young ne
~ gro man will be offered at public saIo in tho
Town of Stanton.
Dec 90, lS52-Vind. copy.
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pNstnanamaut.

Postpsnement.
The above sale is postponed until Friday TIE
7th day Of January nert.
r. P. KINNEY, Comm.
December 20, lS52.-tds.
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Sound Advice.

In Mr.. Botta' letter Of reply to the Wings of
Boston who have lately presented him'with a
beautiful silver Salyer and Pitcher he argues that
the defeat Of Gen. Scott decisive as it was, "was
no test of the strength of tho two parties, or the
principles of the two parties and secondly, that it
has been no fair test Of the personal popularity of
the two candidates there has been no such want
Of confidence, either in the principles ability of
Gen. Scott, as the result would seem to Indicate"
He thinks eve have been beaten by the Wings
themselves" He exhorts the Wings to hold to-
geher, and says that his voice is still for war, I'M
der the same banner that has twice led us to vic
tory in the last twelve years. He concludes by
urging the Wings ''to bury all past dissensions
to forget and forgive all past difference and wrongs;
to lay aside all heartburnings and jealousies for
the sake Of cur common country, to harmonze and
restore confidence and good fellowship among them
selves. Let Clay Wings, and Taylor Wings,
Scott Wings, Fillm":e Wings, Webster Wings,
and all other &C.. Of Wings stand together united,
though quiet and Inactive for the present prepared
to meet any collision with our adversaries, and at
least he ready to prevent mischief and evil to the
country, oven five cannot accomplish a positive
good"
This is excellent advice Most certainly moth
ing is to be gained to cause or to the cause of
the country which we believe to be identified with
the success of Wing principles, by examinations
and recriminations. Let us bury the tomahawk,
and stand prepared to sustain the incoming admin
isratiOn in all that is right and resist it in all that
is wrOng-RicImOnd Republican.
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TnE LIEUTENANT GENEEAL We are pleased
to see that the Senate passed, on Tuesday. Mr.
Clemens bill creating tho new rank, which, II Is
understood, is to be conferred on Major General
Scott. When thst Senator lirst proposed it, early
shir month, we echoed his wish MOST cordially !;
sad We now congratulate hirn that the house, Of
whish no is 90 distinguished q member, AZ, aus
Nired him By triumphant ross. Gen. Shields
made ,hssS bat capital speech in exposition eth
rrssS Of his old leader in ihe Mexican war
Az Cerro Gordo, Shislds himself was wound
ed while cheering on his men through the hottest
part of that dreadful assault As soon as he reeov
cred, he followed his cheftc the valleyof Mexico;
and there he was witness of those surprising tao
Tics by which the capital was finally su6dued.
Scott, like COrtez, cut offall coRnoction between
himself and his country when he left the sea coast
at Vera Cruz lie knew upon what he might re-
ly in the bravery Of the handful that accompanied
him beyond the mountains and even if his move
ment was deemed rash, we are confident that no
sudden or reckless motive ever disturbed the calm
dehberasior with which he had planned his cam
paign eyeh before he left Washington.
We hope the House Of Representatives will at
once confirm the action of the Senate, and that the
new commission will be handed to the Veteran as
GIFT from the NATION on the frat day of the
New YEAR.-BdLmOre .AmeYican
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SAMUEL II. JETER. z. n. LEFTwIcH.
.SE2E'EIEe & EEGETSVECH,
GOllill lSSlDM MERCHANTS,
Two DOORS BELOW COLUMBIAN HOTEL,
CARY STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
WILL ATTEND Te THE SALES OF
Country Produce, and all other Articles
THAT MAY pE ENTRUSTED TO THEIR CARE.
81 They pledge their most rigid attention to
all assignments made to them.
Richmond, Dec. g, lS52.-lm'.
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SUNDAY TRAYEL.-A petition to the directors

SUNDAY TRAvEL.-A petition to the directors
O the Virginia Central Railroad to discontinue the
Sunday trains is in circulation along the line Of
the Railroad and we egratified to say that it is
numerously signed, and will probably succeed in
discontinuing the Sunday travel. With us there
exi'ss no urgent necessity for a violation ofthe
Sabbath, and though little convenience, as the
receipt now and then Of letter, or daily paper,
and saving one day by going to Court on Sunday,
instesd of Saturday, may be lessened, yet we are
more than willing to part with these for so good
an end. Aside from its obligation upon man, as
religious institution, we have ever regarded the
observance of one day in seven as day OF rest a.
a wise political institution, emnently calculated
to improve mans moral and physical character
We hope that unanimity may characterize 'hlS
movement, and that the directors may grant Inc
prayer of the petition.-C charlottesville .Hdrocme
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Decembe: 60, le52.-tds.
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TO Wood Buyers.

Stanton, Dec. 90, l852.-tf.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-07
HENRY A, WISE,

The Editor of the Petersburg Democrat, in gr'
ing an account of the recent Virginia Democrats
Convention, thus describes Henry A. Wise:
'"Beyond all approach Mr.. WISE stood the maStr
spirit of the Convention. His influence was more
potential and his eloguence more string and trans
porting, than that of any other member. n mah
how turbulent and noisy the body might be, TIE
sound Of his deep and passionate voice, and thea
pearance of his thin and worn body, were the SLIM
of an instant hush and eager expectation. I@
utmost anxiety was manifested TO catch every |"
that fell from his lips. When he begins, his utter
ance is slow, solemn and distinct, but as he pr"
crosses, his feelings warmed into glow Oh ell,
thusiasm, and his thoughts rush onward IN a 'oHe"
of burning vehemence. His delivery Is al INST AlS1s
ured and formal but when he becomes heated a'
enunciation and action thrilling and eiec"'"
Every word and every thought is made 10 Tell UP-
the audience with the greatest possible efect Ul
utterance al once passionate, earnest anu en"o;
Mr.. WISE seldom attempts any connected cn1l nr.
augmentation, but he refutes an adversary " ~"
sudden thrust of ingenuity, or Wit, or SaicaS"' w.
he bears along the mind of the nearer upon INC :"
rent of his impetuous and reslstless oec'd 1; II
We suspect he is incapable of patient analy an.
elaborate synthesis. His mind seIzes upo" W.
clusion and then defends it with the mgo' S
RICHARD, and the dexterity and brilllancy Inn,
LADIN His Imagination is not remarkable lol ns S
nor his fancy for sprightliness and we a a!.b,
bewildered and borne away by any !oIty I b. an
heaven.approaching eloquence, nor deIigh,euL srbs
succession of bright, sparkling and original noUS and
His dcton is characterized less by PTecS 'na J,
elegance than by copiousness and force SUI a.
in his style manifest marks OF scnosI
compishments and literary culture, aud MS fnds
abound in illusions that indicate various how.
profound acquaintance with books. Alter a' noak.
ever, the true secret of Mr.. WIsE's power aS ne.
er, is to be sought in the pecuares OF MS his na-
ament. The enthusiasm, the magnetism y mower
ture, is the source of his eloquence. n ~ imag-
consists not in force of thought or sPen1O, earnest
nation or beauty of diction, but in the ues electric
ness, the imprisoned vehemence and VIZ
ardor of his nature"
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Democratic Meeting i'm BIaden.

portion of the democrats OF Bladen county, as.
sembled in the Court House in Elizabethtown. on
Monday evening, the 29th day of March, 1852.
The meeting was organized by appointing John G.
Wooten Chairman, and James l. McRee Secretary.
On.motion of Thomas D. Mcdowell, committee of
five appointed by the Chairman, to prepare
lutions for the consideration of the meeting Where
upon, the Chairman appointed the following persons,
viz :-Fhos. D. Mcdowell, Jas. Robson Jr., John
A. Mcdowell, John H. Clark, and James M. Wooten.
After the committee had retired, the meeting was
addressed by the following gentlemen: F. George,
Esq, of Columbus, and e. G. Wright, Esq. of Cum
berand county.
The following resolutions having been reported by
Thos D. Mcdowell. were unanimously adopted, viz :
WHEREAS, We concur in the proprety of holding
day of May, and District Convention in the Town
of Wilmington, on the 23d April.
l. ResOlued, That the Chairman appoint two Dele
gates from each Captains District, to represent Bla-
den County in said Conventions and that the Dele
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GEORGIA.

The Democratic State Convention of Georgia as
sembled at Milledgeville the LIST instant. Forty
five Counties were represented by ll2 Delegates. A
committee of four from each Judicial District was
appointed to report matter for the action of the Con-
vention and the I'd they made their report, re-af
frming the Baltimore platform, and recommending
the appointment of forty Delegates from that State
the National Convention.
No preference expressed for any Presidential
candidate, though it was thought fine Convention
largely in favor of MIR. Buchanan.
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Democratic Meeting AIT Reattie,s Ford.

Agreeably to public notice, a number of highly
respectable republicans of the portion of Lin
coin County assembled Beates' Ford, on Sarur-
day, the Goth inst, for the purpose of appointing
delegates to the Democratic Convent IN, to convene
at Linconon, on the 18th Of April.
On motion of Fl. l.. Wilson, Thomas. ]. Thomp-
called to the Chair, and John Brown APP
pointed Secretary.
Mr.. Wilson then offered the following preamble
and resolutions, which, having been read and amend
ed, were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, IT has been recommended by our sister
counties, Catawba and CASTOR, 10 hold Convention
composed of Delegates from these counties and Lin
coin, TO assemble Lincolnton, Monday the 18th
proxmo, for the purpose Of selecting delegates for
District Convention, to appoint delegate to the Ma
uonal Convention, and also delegates to the State
Convention at Raleigh, on Thursday the 9th of Nav
neyt and to nominate candidates for the Senate and
House OF Commons from this District and whereas,
our fellow citizens in the Western section of Lincoln
county have called meeting for this purpose, and a
meeting has been called for the Eastern section, TO
meet this day, at this place, therefore,
l. ResOLred, That we have abiding confidence in
the prudence and wisdom of the Convention which
is 10 assemble at Lnconton; that bv it all conflict Of
claims or opinions will be reconciled and that we
will present undivided front in the hour of trial
which will defeat all opposition and ensure victory
Q. Resolued, That the next Legislature is one OF
great importance to the State large not onv will
u. S. Senator have to be elected in place Of M r
Mangum, but the Congressional Districts are to be
arranged under the last ratio; but its importance is
more immediate to the counties of Lincoln, CASTOR
anu Cataw6a since the representation in the Genera
Assembly Is to be arranged for the next twenty years
IL MereIore, behooves to select our most capabI,
ano aoe men, without regard to prejudice, partial
lty' OF iocauon; Around such we should rally, TO
our welfare ana That of our children demand it.
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AMERICAN STATISTIC.

snort time past We published somo
,aaVe TO the number of soldiers sunnoI p'l'cs re.
different States to the revoutoDarv eu from the
Commercial Review gives some ,ahIa. DeBOw's
'0's and other subjects of equal interest 1saTe 10
copy. ''''"'' which We
;c.n she me number of soldiers furnished bv 81
lcan States during tire revolution, and ,T by The Amer
" ea' Pr 9eaie In l1SO and ls47. population
dates, commanders-nchief, and loss"a Their Sever,
d. Amount of continental money iss~o vi each sjs
ne war; and the estimated cost in specie 0Suppoa
!. REVOLUTIONARY
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VISITORS TO WEST POINT.

We learn from the Republic that the President ha
appointed the following gentlemen visitors to tn
Military Academy for 1859:
81. New Hampshire-Hon. Joel Eastman.
g Rhode Island-Prof. Alexander Caswell.
3. Vermont-Hon. Portus Baxter.
4. New Jersey-A. B. Jackson.
5. Delaware-Joseph P. Comegays.
6. Virginia-Hon. VIM. l.. Goggin.
7. South Carolina-Col. NJ. Z. Hammond.
g. .Kentucky-N. Wolf.
8. Tennessee-Gen. Lucus J. Polk.
10. Indiana-Rev. G. Miller.
IL. IIlinois-Rev. ]. T. w orthington.
~. Missouri-Willis L. Williams.
Is. Michgan-William A. Howard.
IA. Arkansas-Terence Farely.
Is. Texas-Gen. Memucan Hunt.
Is. Callfornia-Henry S. Dexter
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The IRISH American copies from the Weekly Free
mans Journal Dublin, Of the Goth March, the report
that orders have actually been issued by the British
government, or shortly will be, directing the mme-
date release of the Irish exes, subject to the cond
ton that they not to return to any portion of the
British islands.
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John Kerr, Esq, has been nominated for Governor
by the Caswell Wings. He appeared before the
meeting, and in the of his remarks, " begged
to defer saying whether he would would not ac-
cept the nomination for Governor, until the meeting
of the State Convention Is Mr. Kerr for against
the present basisl Can the Milton Chronicle in
form us!
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HOME FOR AGED LADIES. This lnstu'OD ~, Il.
ted in 10th street near I'd Av., N. Y deserve. md
tention of the benevolent. 1t is well worm
is conducted on the following excellent P'd"' e,,,
by the payment of $50. by herself or any a5y
for her benefit, any respectable indgen' o Jvanlga
60 years of age or upward may secure inc Oar 81
of this Asylum for life. During the last yb ayssr
ladies' of ages ranging from 60 TO lOO years bons
joyed the comforts of this quiet ana haPS' cIOtba
have been suppsd In sickness they have ;.
nursing and good physician. and in death sines dr
table burial On each Sabbath. and at Il' insstruca'
the week, they have enjoyed religious ,n Be-
from ministers of the different denomina I1ssocisu
sides the IS inmates of the Asylum, me sood, f
has had IS outdoor pensioners. to WHOM n.se denH
dad. or the State of the treasury admitted
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Average crop Of the last seven years exceeds that
the prior 6l5.7l9 bales, and the crop of the last just
double that of the frst-and the crop OF 1889 %i
more than 1s4G-7 by fifty per cent.
Average consumption in. Great Britain of America
cotton the first years. l,l532I9 bales
The Cd period of 7 years 1.449398 bales
Largest consumption, I949, l,6966O8 bales
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GLEAsoN's PICTORIAL. Wehave received this paper
for the week ending April 3d. tits large Sheet filled
with interesting matter and illustrated with handsome
and well-execu,ed engravings. Price So per annum.
Address F. Gleason, Boston.
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Two Postofices hare been established in this
State for the week ending the 9th March, follows:
Kinnie's Creek, Cumberland, Daniel Cuts. P. M. !;
and Morton's Store, Alamance, B. F. Morton, P. M.