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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

NAVAL ExpEDrrroYs-A large portion ctths
report of Mr.. Kennedy. Secretary of the Navy,
is occupied by the details Of the four great exped!
tons which, have received the all Of his organi-
cation list. The scientific and diplomatic en-
petition to Japan, under the command of Commo-
dore Perry, accompanied by large squadron I'd
The exploring expedition to the China Seas, North
ern Pacific, and Behring's Straits, commanded by
that accomplished Marylander, Calwaador Ring
gold: Sd. The expedition under charge OF Captain
Lynch, designed to prosecute inquiries into the
character Of the African Continent. and especially
that part Of it lying east ofthc I.berian settle
ments; and 18th an expedition, led by Lieutenant
Paige, designed to explore the prugaany and the
Parana,-the tributaries of the La Plata,-which
will deyelope vast territory of boundless rcsourc-
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UNION.
.Nssna Editors-permit me lhronph the meili

NssSs Editors-Permit me through the meli
of your paper to call the attention ofthe proper au
thorites to the nightly disturbances in streets.
Numbers of person are in the habit of visiting DIFF
ferent parts of the town, and amuse themselves by
cracking squibs, hallooing and all kinds Of rowdy
ismuch to the annoyance OF all peaccablc citizens,
and yet cur police take no notice Of it, They
seem to forget altogether that the maintenance OF
peace and good order, is the chief duty Of police
officer. lfan unwary hog is discovered in the
streets, he is bounced upon, and straighiway car
RED to the pound; but rowdy men and boys. from
whom we suffer most, are permitted TO continue
their disturbances with IMMUNITY \.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

Ny- The Journal Of Commerce continues to ar
que against the acquisitions of Cuba. The pur-
chase of that Island BY the Federal Government,
it says, violates the Constitution. aud prostratcs
all the doctrines of State Rights--on which the
Democracy have heretofore planted themselves;
Rather strange assertion, when 1t IS recollected
that the last Democratic Administration offered
hundred millions for Cuba. The journal proceeds
to say:
Franklin Pierce owes his nomination almost
wholly to letter which we saw at baltimore,
that was circulated among few members OF the
Democratic Convention, showing that ne stood
where Clay and Webster then stood. and where
Van Buren, once stood, and We hope Will yet
stand, on this question"
This will be comforting news to the Fillibusters
Richmond Vhig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

WASHINGTON Iavixc CREATING RIoT IN
BoMBAY.-The Boston Journal extracts from
Bombay newspaper the particulars of an extensive
and alarming riot, which took place there in No
vember last year. The riot was caused by the
publication, in Bombay newspaper, of an editc-
rial translation of portions Of the life of Moham-
med BY our distinguished couniryman, Washing
ton Irving. The most aggravating feature. how
ever, in the provccation given to the Mussulman',
was defective likeness of their prophet. The
Bombay paper, from which the extract is made,
calls the print .'smcared and smudgy Autograph
of Mahommcd," taken from Simon Ockby's His
tory OF. the Sarcens. -,
This riot lasted for three days, when the Mo.
hammedans were at last conciliated by the editors
apoIopizing for the translation and picture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

LITER fRoM MExIco.-Advices from Mexico
to the goth utimo, state that a Committee OF
Congress had been appointed to consider the prop.
ositon in reference to the Tehauntepec route. and
had reported bill granting the contract to Senior
Belsngo.
The revelation was rapidly progressing. Ura-
GA. the leader of the revolution. had been enthns
astically received at Gannalgara. Velderc, in a
fortified camp, had been summoned by Craga to
surrender and as there was LITTLE hope OF recelv-
ing aid from the Capitol, the impression prevailed
that the place would have to surrender. The
States of Guanaxato and TamaulIpas had declar-
ed for the revolution.
Judge ConkIing arrived at Mexico on the 4th
November, but had not presented his credentials.
Congress- was doing but little. The Gardner In
yestiratinr Committee had left for the mines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

G;. The New York Observer states that the
grave yard at Princeton, New jersey. in which re-
pgse the remains Of Aaron Burr. was recently viz
tied by stranger and after enGairBg to the 10 =
caliy Of his grave, which had been heretofore IN
marked by any memorial, befote he left had a neat
marble monument. with brief inscription erected.
He left no name or clue as to who he was, or the
motives prompting his act.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

o. We have received from Mr.. CHARLES b..
NoRToN, No. II, Chambers Street, n. Y, 4 copy
of his Literary Register, for 1858. II contains
complete lists of all the works published in Great
Britain and the United States during the year
1852, and large amount of other information val
uable to book buyers. Price 25 cents.
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Central Bank.

This institution is now fully organized and Will
90 into operation about the first of January. The
officers are VIM. KINNEY, President; VIM H.
TAMs, Cashier JOHN WAYr, Clerk VIM. CHAM
BERs, Runner. @
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nr A lalc despalch from Washingtor

o. 4 late despatch from Washington says :
A fact not generally known has just been dis
closed, 10 the effect that Senator Souc, CT Lcuisi
ana. whilst on visit to Spain, in 1916. sounded
the Spanish government with respect to The pur-
chase of Cuba-not officially, yet according to the
suggestions of our government. and his representa-
tons on his return, led to the further steps taken
by Dlr. Folks administration, and the cfer Of
800, 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

A,,pn,cAN MINISTER IN GREEcE.-The Bos
ton .IournaI,s correspondent undertakes to state
the truth respecting the decision ofthe U. S. Am
bassador, Mr. Marsh, in the case o. the Nllssona-
~ King. in consequence of the many contradicto-
~ REPORTS in circulation. He says that Mr.. Marsh
is satisfied that the Government of Greece is in
the wrong, and that he is now only awaiting IN
structions from Washington before proceeding 10
demand satisfaction and reparation for the wrong
inflicted upon Mr. King. and if this is refused, to
enforce his demand with such power as he may
have at his disposal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

60 A despatch from New Orleans on the 9th
states that the steamer Cherokee was well receiy-
ed at Hayana, and allowed communication with
the shore as usual She landed her passengers
aud mails, and her officers treated with the
utmost courtesy by the Spanish officials. The
Captain of the p,ft intimated to Captain Baxter
that the difficulty regarding purser Smith was
now definitely settled. and that no further trouble
world ensue. The Havana papers eXult greatly
over Inc affidavit of Smith, as triumph ever Tie
TanLees
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

pc;- The result of the State election in Massa-
chusetts is adverse to the Coalitonists, who have
been in power there for the last two years. The
Wings have now elected a majority OF the mems
bers of the State House of Representatives, which
will ensure to them Wing Senate, Wing
Governor, and Whiq United States Senator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

GoyEaYMEYT Notwithstanding TO the
official report just made, it appears that there are
now 1865 persons drawing pensions from Ike
Government, exclusive of navy pensioners Du-
r.ng the past year the number has decreased 743.
The amcunt paid ont in pensions since the last re-
port, amounts to about 81 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

o. We are indebted to the Hon. A. H. H.
STUART, Secretary of the Interior, and the Hor.
JOHN LErcHER for number. ofdocumcnts during
the last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

The MAINE LAw.-The petitions for the Maine
Law already presented to the Legislature OF Yer
mont are signed by 1000 persons, of whom IL
900 are LEGAL voters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

SourH CAROLINA SENAroR.-A dispatch from
ch.rleston states that w. f. Desaussure, demo.
croft has been elected United States Senator until
the 9TH of March.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

EMIGRATION TO CALIroRNIA.-Itis stated that
the tide of emigration to California by way OF the
Isthmus is again on tie increase. The steamer
(,eoroia sailed from New York on Monday with
ESQ passengers, and the new steamer Uncle Sam,
on the same day, took 500 passengers. The Pro-
metheus, for San Juan, on Saturday also had near
500 passengers. The mails by the Georgia num-
bered Al 1913 letters, and the mail matter weighed
q AGA pounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

ANOTHER JAPAN ExpEDITIoN.-Ale letter, dated
St. Petersburg, Oct 10th, is published in the Sa-
lem Register, which ysthat the Emperor of Rus
STA had been engaged in fitting out an expedition
for Japan. The squadron, consisting of the frigate
Dallas, tender and a screw steamer, under COM
mand of Admiral Poaatinc, left Constadt, few
weeks previous to the date ofthe letter above
toned 1t was proposed to stop in the English
Channel, whence the expedition, would finally
proceed to its destination. The pretended object
was the pursuit of science; but it was confidently
believed that the real purpose was to watch the
American expedition, of which Russia is jealous
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

~ From and after the first ofJanuary, lotteries
aud rallies arc prohibited in Virginia. uloe' pesiy
of Imprisonment and fine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

eyc Patrick O'BRIEN, an Irish laborer on the
Railroad west Of this place was so seriously injur-
ed one day last week by a fall Of earth that he
died shortly after. He was completely buried be-
meath the dirt for some time, and when eyiricated
life seemed almost extinct.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

SOUTH CARoLrNA-Hon J. S. Manning was
on Thursday last elected Governor of South Car
olinq. and j. II. Irby, Lieutenant Governor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

THE POPULAR VorE FOR PREsIDrET.-Wo
have the official and unofficial vote in every State
of the Union, with the exception oil hve and estl-
mating the majorites in these, the aggregates are
as follows: 80
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

NoRTu CAROLINA SENAroR.-Another unsuc-
cessful attempt was made the 9th inst, to elect
Senator The vote stood-Rayner, wing, ~;
Dobbin, Democrat, rs. 1t appears from this that
Mr.. Rayner lacked only two votes OF an election
a result which caused great surprise. Both par
ties are stubborn, and it is possible thatno election
will take place this session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

Ono CABINET MAKING.-lt Is stated by the
Ohio State Journal that the Pierce and King cleo
tors of that State. on "Wednesday, adopteda commu-
Mica ton to the President elect, requesting him to
confer Cabinet appointment on Col'nei Samuel
Medary, the Genowned-or notorIous0edltor q the
Columbus (O.) Statesman, The Pennsylvania
electors resolved that they would reconmed nobody
TO the new President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

FROM CALIFoRNIA.-The steamer Philadel-
phia arrived at New Orleans ON the 9th, with
San Francisco dates to the 10th of November
The steamer Illinois left at the same time with
the Phladelphia, having on board two and quar-
ter million dollars in gold.
A terriole fire had occurred in Sacramento
The CITY was almost entirely destroyed. Nearly
every house was burned, and many persons per-
ished in the flames. The loss by fire at Sacra-
mento is computed at $l0,00O000 Nine tenths
OF the population are houseless.
Destructive confagratons had taken place in
San Francisco and Marysvle.
Sufficient returns of the Presidential election
had been received to indicate that Pierce and
Kings majority will be about $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15
WAsHiNGToN, Dec. 6, 1852.

FIGHT BETWEEN BULL AND AN ELEPHAST.
A correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot, wr-
ting from Athens county, Ohio, gives the following
amusing description Of recent sangulnary battle,
in that vicinity:
Only the other day, as caravan of rare ami
mails, including one that travelled with trunk,
was passing up, not Federal Hill, but Federal
Creek, in Athens county, Ohio, it encountered a
sturdy Buckeye driving bull. Now the bul', un-
like some people. had never seen 1.-THE elephant
before. and when the 'crtter" came in sight, COM
menced making his fore feet familiar with the'freo
soil ."and his lungs familiar with theiraccustomed
exercise. His driver and owner warned Barnum's
agent to get his elephant cut of the way. But
Mr.. Barnnm's agent said he ''would risk his ele-
phaut if Buckeye would risk his bull" Where
upon the Western Taurus renewed his believing,
aud made desperate lunge at the hugh monster
of India. The contest was somewhat similar to
certain political ones, for the elephant with one
blow from his trunk, stretched the bull upon the
ground, breaking three Of his ris, and driving the
breath 50 far from his body that it has utterly re-
fused to return. My Buckeye friend was obliged
to be content with Mr.. Bulls beef alow and hide,
whilst the elephant went on his way, driven by
his whistling and whiting attendant. True, the
beef owner consoled himself by saying that he had
been saved great deal Of trouble, and the fight
had turned out just as he expected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

p;o-,o ioII Gs5 500 Cass l,e23.7e5
SOFT aott' 214736 Taylor l,362,242
Hale l44,l69 van ouien ~ IL ~ =
Pierce over Scott, 100, 1923; over Scott and Hale
46y054. 10
rem over Taylor, l52,95l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-12-15

Ma. CALHOUN Or CUBA.-The New York
Journal of Commerce thus rePrcduces Mr.. Cal
houn's opinion in reference to the acquisition of
Cuba, as directly communicated to the editor of
that paper
The great statesman who so long and so ably
represented South Carolina in the councils OF The
nation once observed to us, in a conversation rela-
TING to ibis island, that Cuba was forbidden fruit
to the United States He spoke at great length
and with much earncstness of the dangers lromthe
attempt to absorb it, and declared that cur policy
with respect to it should be limited to prevent its
being acquired by any of the strong Governments
of the world that it was in the hands of weak
Power. which held it as sort of stakeholder be-
tween the nations of the earth; that through our
commerce we were quietly but effectually enjoy
ing all that we could claim or expect of It's indus
try; that its Government was improving through
our example; that life and property were becom-
ing entirely safe there; and that the acquisition Of
the island, through conquest containing as it did
foreign and asoa slave population, would be fraught
with great dangers to us, and must be prevented"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-01
ARRIVALS At THE PRINCIPAL HOTMsS
SATURDAY.


CITY HoTEL.-T NJ Lyon, g ID Lyon
Penn; w w Farrall. Uticai D Howard. son.
and servant, New Hampshire, A Lewis,
Goochland H Dills. Quincy, ny; Il n Msrr,s
man, Quincy, Florida: Davenport,
Smith and servant, Wilmington; w Alton,
Savannah; A F Boston Alabama; II + Sands,
Madison; l. ID Lindsay, Charlotteviiiei nj "
Gentry. r. g. ID x r; Mr. McCandlish Virginia
err; WE Winslow, Cumberland.
AMERICAN HoTEL.-T R Underwood,
Fayettyille; J Mccullough, N G.; I Sweeney,
WILLIAMSBURG; J A Boone, Jackson. N G; E S
Caldwell, White Sulphur Springs; p Wayne
and lady Lynchburg; G Robertson, Geo S
Holmes, King g. Queen; G Lieghman, N C;
X Carlson, Farmvlle; I e Richards, Green's
boro c Crawford, Philadelphia; r Alex.
ander, C Eddy, Va; E Pond, J S Andrews, E
ID Smith, G H Mumford, Rochester, N York,
COLUMBIAN HoTEL.-H w Peasants
Richmond; A l. Dibble, Chesterfield; T 4
Boisseaux, Amelia; ) d Watkins; Madison n
Z; A 6 Stevens, Miltoni E Witt, Richmond
College; NJ l. Gregory, Buckingham; A L
Miller, Gainesville; F NJ Whittle, Goochland
N Green, Chesterfield; w Nj Tredway, Spot
sylvania; Bosnian, Va: w Shepherd, Wash
ington NJ Fowlkes, kottoway; Steploe
| Lynchburg;
| EXCHANGE HOTEL Coles, T
4 Coles, Albemare; L Gibbon, Jr Brunswick
Rev Mningrove, Prince George Co; D f
/ Hamilton, Savannah Georgia; w H Harrison
Amelia; H Higgins, N York; E w Harman
4 New Town; G l. Marsh, Madeira; B Ives
| and lady Prince Edward, W r Dempstu, Bur
| Gngton N u N L Morris, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-01

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THE SUBSCRIBER at crest cost has fitted
i up this estahliamneut In an entirely new style.
Il II brilliantly illuminated with
GAS LIGHTS.
The old alleys are taken up and new ones substta
ted, and the whole presents an appearance truly
magnificent.
Two days In the week will be set apart entirely for
the benefit of
TEE LADIES;
none of whom however, will be admitted unless &C
companied by gentleman.
The public are requested to call to-day and see
with their own eyes, A. SMITH,
fe3-ts Proprietor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-03-01
TNHE FINE ARTISTIC the Admirers
II and Lovers of 4YeII.cut head q e III.

VIE FINE AhTSs-TO the Admirers
l. and Lovers of weIl.cut heads of Hair.
The occupation Of the subscriber eads him daily
to meet with heads of Hair cut in the best stvle at
the very seats OF fashion.
The perfection Of the polite arts consists in ex.
pression the magical influence of which is addressed
either TO the ear, in modulated sound or 10 the eve
In form, color, ttude, &c. But the original eex,
preston OF nature is wild and it can only be soened
by those touches OF art which impart grace and die
MY TO the features. No art is so successful in this
az that which the subscriber processes. namely ;.
HAIR Cutting and Dressing; in other words. tfe
skhfu arrangement OF those luxuriant tresses with
whlch nature has decorated the seat of human intel
iect Every painter and sculptor as well as the sub
scr1ber is aware that the expression of the human
countenance is, in great degree, dependent upon
ms arrangement OF the HAIR and they always pay
strict regard to it. F' =
The subscrbermay always be found at his ORES.
SlNG-ROOM, in the basement story of the Exchanoe
next to the front door, where he will ALWAYS he
pleased to receive visitors and to give their Heads
may desire. TOVAY S;fI3 1IIey
fe 2-3taw3w 80 '~-Ai LII
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s|,R

Ake4F k.M1.f 45r7
NJ New and Csmfertablc Schedule
TWICE DAILY FROM RICHMOND TO NXw
YORK. WITH TRANSFERS OF PASSENGERS
Asn and aab GkS %
PHIA, FREE or EXTRA CHARGE On and Al.
ter the LIST of March, the following quick and com.
Portable schedules win be run the inland route
between Richmond and New York: Leave Rich
mond, daily, at o'clock, M, and o'clock, p m.
arrive in New York, daily, at 81, A. NJ and CT p. AZ
Fare to Washington, let class seat. s5 so
" I'd 8 a..--.---......A 90
" :. Dai'ansis d .. 10
And between Baltimore and Phladelphia. "a co
And between Philadelphia and New York .----.3 %
For LIST class passengers, and s2 for each for Cd
class do.
Besides TIE through and direct connection payue5
above with the main Northern Route, ii Ia prouer
to state, that through tickets, direct be obtained
at the Depot of the Baltimore & Ohio abroad Com
pany, in Washington, for Pittsburg and Wheeling
via the Ralay House ON the following terms:
Between Washington and Pittsburg-
Crime "a nours) .-----;-; ..sl1 so
Between Washington and Wheeling
For through tickets to Washington and Rail-
more, other information, apply at the ticket Of
fee.
It is deemed proper in addition, to state for tba
information of passengers that four daily lines are
in operation between Washington and Baltimore.
by means of which the traveller who, through
business or pleasure, has been delayed in Wash.
ington, has it always in his power to proceed at
convenient hour directly on his journey to snv
point north of that place. THOMAS SHARP,
Agent of Transportation.
OFFICE r., F. & PR R. Co.
Richmond, Feb. 90, 1852. s
P.S.-The Night Train will not stop to take uo or
put down passengers, except at the following sta.
tons Cottage, Tayorsville Junction, Chesterfield.
Milford, Ginney's, Fredericksburg and Brooks
fe 81 Ts.
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b 60;
ID ICHMOND AND DANYILLE Ram

d ICHMOND AND DANVILLE rail-.
III ROAD.-CHAEGE OF HOURS.-On and
after THURSDAY, the 10Th February, 1852 "a.
gular passenger train will run between Richmond
and jennings Ordinary, connecting at Jennings'
Ordinary with Flagg & Co.'s line of Stages far
Burkeville, Farmvie, Lynchburg, Halifax Court
House, Danville and Milton. The train will ston
for passengers only at the following points: Man.
chester, Robious, Coal Field, Tomahawk Pow.
hatan, Mattaox, SCOTS Shop, Amelia Court House.
and Wyanoke.
Leave Richmond four times a week, viz. Mon.
day, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 30 AM
Returning, leave jennings Ordinary at 10 5OA. M
Children overs and not over lS years of age.
half price to any points except the two first
named. Servants travelling by themselves must
be furnished with two passes, SO that one can he
retained in the office; and it must be expressIu
stated on the pass that they are permitted, to 90
on the cars. A freigh train will leave Richmond
every Wednesday. Parties forwarding goods must
have them on the ground the previous evening
N. B.-The Stage leaves Jennings Ordinarv
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at II. 4
NJ; and returning, meets the cars at the same
point every Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
For seats in the Stage to Lynchburg and inter.
mediate points, apply to the Agent at the Danville
Depot, Richmond. To ensure seats persons must
be at the office and have their names entered twenty
minutes before the cars leave.
Passengers not providing themselves with tickets
and negecting to have their names entered on the
way-bill, will be considered as way passengers
and charged an increased rate of fare
fe IL John III. OSBORNE, Supt
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SAILING OF OCEAN STEAMERS,
nj ARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHM OND.

ARRIVED.
Brig Challenge, Long, New Orleans, sugar and
molasses.
schr Jane Doughty, Murphy, Philadelphia
mere handize
Steamer Virginia, Teal, Philadelphia, merchan
die and passengers to Jno. Lester.
SAILED,
Brig Arrow Michiner, Matanzas merchandise
Workman & Co.
Schr Richmond, Tiby, New York. merchandise
BALTIMORE, Feb. 2s-Cfd, schr Ionic, Sadler
Richmond