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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
To the Public.

TyHE Subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies
Il and Gentlemen of Staunton and vicinity, that
he has just returned from Baltimore, with choice
supply of the most delicious
CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, &c.s
Consisting of CANDIES of every description,
FRUITS of all kinds, NUTS of all kinds, sc.
together with beautiful assortment OF
Fancy Articles,
All of which he will dispose of at the Cheapest
Rates.
CAKES of all kinds always on hand.
CHAS. H. SAUPE,
Opposite John Brandeburg's New Store, and OPP
posiite the Virginia Hotel, in the Old Bell'Iayern'
As- A new supply of teaches received.
Staunton. Oct 20. 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

GSp When the merchants of Breslau once
applied to Frederick the Great for protec-
tlon against the ruinous competition of Jew
ish dealers, the monarch asked how the
Jews managed to draw business into their
hands. The answer was that they were up
early and late, always travelling about, liv-
ed very economically and were contented
with small gains on rapid returns. Every
well" said the enlightened monarch, $50
and be Jews, too, in the conduct Of your
business
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
Discoveries of the Last HaH
Century.

There has been no period since the COM
mencement of the world in which so many
important discoveries tending to the bene-
fit of mankind, were made as IN the last
half century. Some Of the most wonderful
results of human intellect have been wit
messed in the last fifty years. Some of the
grandest conceptions of genus have been
perfected. 1t is remarkable how the mind
of the world has run into scientific inyestl-
eation,a and what achievements it has effect
ed in that short period. Before the year
1900 there was not single steamboat IN
existence, and the application OF steam 10
machinery was unknown. Fulton launch
ed the first steamboat in 1907. Now there
are three thousand STEAMBOATS, traverslng
the waters of America, aud the time saved
i'll travel is equal to per cent Inc nv
ers of every country in the world nearly,
are traversed by steamboats,. In loUO there
was not single railroad in the world In
the United States alone there is now 9,7S7
miles of railroad, costing $3.50, 600, COCO to
build, and about $4,000 miles of railroad in
England and America. The locomotive
will now travel in as many hours, dis
lance whichin 1S00requlred asmany daysto
accomplish. .In 1900 it took weeks to con-
vey intelligence between Philadelphia and
New Orleans; now it can be accomplished
in minutes through the electric telegraph,
which only had its beginning in lo43.-
Voltaism was discovered in March 1900
the electrio-magnet in 1921. Electrotyping
was discovered only few years ago.
Hoes printing press, capable OF printing
10000 copies an houris very recent dis
covery. Gas light was unknown in 1900 ;
now nearly every city and town of any
pretence are lighted with it, and we have
, the announcement of still greater discov-
cry, by which light, heat, and motive pow
er may be produced from water, with
scarcely any cost. Daguerre communcat-
ed to the world his beautiful invention in
1899. Gun cotton and choloroform are dis
coveries but of a few years old. Astrono-
my has ADDED number of new planets in
the solar system. Agricultural chemistry
has enlarged the domain of knowledge in
that important branch of scientific research,
and mechanics have increased the facilities
for production, and the means of accom-
pl:shing an amount of labor which far tram
scends the ability of united effort to sccom-
plish. What will the next half century &C
complish: We may look for still greater
discoveries; for the intellect of man is a
wake, exploring every mine of knowledge,
and searching for useful information in ev-
cry department of art aud industry PHIL
adelDhia LEDGER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

THE POPULATION OF THE GLoBE.-The
population of the globe is supposed to be
less than one thousand millions-937, OO0,-
900. A French writer abiding TO the SUBJ
ject, says
If all mankind were collected IN one place,
ever four individuals occupying square
metre, the whole might be contained IN a
field ten miles square. Thus, generally
speaking, the population ola country might
be packed without much squeezing, in its
capital. But the mean idea this gives us
of the number of the human race, is coun-
terbalanced by its capablitity of extension.
The new world is said to contain ofproduc-
tive land 100000 square miles of mid
ding quality, each capable of supporting
two hundred inhabitants; and 5000, 900 of
better quality, capable of supporting five
hundred persons According to this cal
culation, the population of the new world,
as peace and civilization advance, may at
tain to the extent of 1000, 100000. If we
suppose the surface of the old world, to
be double that of America, land notwith-
standing the comparative poverty of the
land, this calculation may be accepted, il
we say nothing of Australia and the various
archrpelagoes,) it would support S,000,00O.-
900; and thus the aggregate population Of
the entire globe might amout to II, 100000,
900, or twelve times the present number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

articles in their line. In addition TO the above
they are getting up some of the finest thick HEAD
Stones with the most appropriate devices ever be-
fore offered in this market.
All orders from the country punctually attend
ed to.
August 4, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

G& There are now in the Female Medi-
cal College at Philadelphia 80 students,
and among them two ladies preparing for the
missionary work among the brethren. One
of these young women is Baptist, the 9TH
,er, Presbyterian Or Congregationalist, sent
by the A. B. G. +, M. She has been on
missionary duty for the last three years;and
is now studying medicine TO prepare for
greater usefulness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

A HAPPY FAMILY ON THE PRAIRIE
ave passed to-day through large village
or settlement of the prairie-dog, (.Arctomys
ludobiciana,) extending in length not less
than half mile. These little animals are
very shy, and at the least approach of a
stranger, hid themselves with all speed in
their holes, in which they partly bury their
bodies, leaving only their heads visible just
above the surface of the ground, where so
long as the alarm lasts, they keep up con-
tinual barking. The note somewhat resem-
bles the bark of a small puppy, but is new
ertheless so peculiar as to be instantly re-
cosnised afterwards by any one who has
once distinctly heard it. They are very
hard to get, as they are never found far
from their holes and when shot fall imme-
dately into them, where they are general
ly guarded by rattle-snake-the usual
sharer of their subterranean retreat. Sew
eral were shot by us in this situation, but
when the hand was about to be thrust into
the hole to draw them out, the ominous
rattle Of this dreaded reptile would be in
stantly heard, warning the intruder Of the
danger he was about &c incur. A little
white burowing owl also (Stryr c~nicular0
is frequently found taking up his abode in
the same domicile and this strange asso-
citation of reptile, bird, and beast seem to
live together in perfect harmony and peace.
l have never personally seen the owl thus
housed, but have been assured OF the fact
from so many, so various, and so credible
sources that cannot doubt it. The whirr
of the rattle-snake have heard frequently
when the attempt was made to invade these
holes, and our men at length became afraid
to approach them for this purpose. Capt.
StanburyS Sail Lake Expedition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

DEFINITION OF BUSsING.--Re-6Hs,t TO KISS
one again; omnibus, to kiss them all; blum
der-busS, to KISS another mans wife syl-
i(y)buS, one lady kissing another.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

OF foreign and d0meS-
tic Marble, out of
which they will man.
ufacture on the most
approved and work
manlike manner, Mon
uments, Tomb-Stones
Nantes and Table,
Tops, and every othe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

weeks and no private entry or locations for land boun
ties heretofore granted by any law Of Congress- for mil
tary services rendered tothe United States of any OF
the lands, will be admitted until after the expiration Of
the two weeks.
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington, this
tenth day Of August, Ammo Domin one thousand eight
hundred and ifty-two.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
By the President:
JOHN WILSON, Acting
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
NOAH WAE KU2 & CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
CLOTHING,

WHOLESALE AND NEf ALL,
80 and 80 Centre Market Space,
BALTIMORE,
Invite the attention Of buyers to their present exten
sive and varied stock of
READY.MADE CLOTHING.
The quality and style of the Goods are unsurpassed
by any establishment in the United States as many
years experience and the possession oil superior a'
ties enable them to supply the
VERY BEST ARTICLES
AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.
Dealers from the south and West will lind our STOCK
assorted to suit their respective markets.
Baltimore, April 81, ls52.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

&S The editor Of the Erening Post does
not recollect an instance Of Mr. Webster's
being called to order, or of his being out of
order, during the whole Of his parliament
arY life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

O. The Odd Fellows of the United
States spend more than half a million
year in aid of sick members, SC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

GSThe Washington National Monument
has attained height OF one hundred and
eighteen feet, and may reach one hundred
and thirty before the close of the season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

A CHINESE NEwsPApER.-In Pekin, a
newspaper of extraordinary size is publish
ed weekly on silk. 1t is said to have been
started more than thousand years ago
somewhat earlier than the one under the
patronage Of the "Good Queen Bess." An
aneciote is related to the effect that, in lS-
27, public officer caused some false intel
lieeGce to be inserted in this newspaper, for
which he was put to death. Several num-
bers of the paper are preserved in the Roy
al Library at Paris. They are each ten and
a quarter yards long.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

O. By the best cultivation five hundred
water-melons may be produced upon one
acre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

SINGULAR.-All nature was hushed in
gloomy silence the sun was absorbed by a
black massive cloud which was rising from
the west, throwing its lurid glare from the
forked lightning upon the bosom of the dark
sleeping waters Of Lake Huron lone
stranger from the far east stood upon the
over hanging banks of the blue deep, his
ear ever and anon catching the distant
moon of the rising tempest-the Zig htnings
played nearer the burstings ofthe dreadful
thunder were heard distinctly over his head
the pupils of his eyes might be seen to d.
late, and the contortions of his face express
sed the agony of his soul, when he wa:
heard to exclam, "W-o-a-h how that flea
bites my back"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

g. The State of Ohio was fifty years old
on the day of the Presidential election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

o. the armies of England, Prussia, Aus
trla, Russia, Hanover and Spain have been
ordered TO wear mourning for the Duke OF
Wellington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
REMOVAL.

nR. JOHNSON DENTIST has removed his II!
~ Office to Burwell's corner building, lmmedl-
ately opposite the Spectator Office, where he may
be found at all times, when not out professionally
Staunton, Sep Is, 1862.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
CALL AND EAT SOMETHING.

TINE subscribers feeling grateful for the pas
Il liberal patronage bestowed upon them and be
ing DESTROYS of accommodating their friends IN ey
ery possible way, will, from this time forward
hold themselves in readiness to supply them WIN
SNACKS, from 7 o'clock, A. NJ, until @.-N's
any time of the night, and it shall be the; ann
keep the very best the market VIII ailoru' Owe
us a call. . o,,c,,,>rf, 0. IN
Stsunton. Sep. 90, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
MARQUIS & KELLY
MARBLE WORKS..
STAUNT0N, VA.

rs'HE subscribers have just been to the North,
D. and laid in an assorted and superior quality
The daily union., 1852-04-10
North Carolina Ronds.

In another column will be found an advertisement,
made the authority of the treasurer of North Carolina,
for the sale OF sixty thousand dollars of the bonds Of that
State In connexion with ii we are authorized by the
treasurer to say that the present debt of the State, upon
which she is now paying interest," is less than million
and quaerno part Of her appropriation for her central
road which is progressing rapidly having yet been called
for and the interest the two hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars OF bonds OF the Wilmington and Raleigh
Railroad Company, endorsed by the State, having been
promptly met by that company.
Considering the great OF the Sate the small
of her debt and the sacred regard she has always
shown for her obligations, should suppose that the
bonds offered would be eagerly taken, and would
command high premium.
The daily union., 1852-04-10
The Presidency .-0ep. Csss.

distinguished member OF Congress has forwarded TO
the subjoined resolutions, which informed
were adopted by vote of 10 TO
J. Democratic Rspubcar General Committee of s Cy of
Brooklyn, dpra 6, 1852
Rssousd That the democratic republican general COM
OF the Arm and consistent democrats this city, have no
wish to refrain from expressing their preferences with re-
gard to candidate for the presidency OF the United States
20 be nominated by the National Convention about be
held at Baltimore
Resslpsd That OF the distinguished democrat, OF our
beloved country whose principles admire and adopt
and i'll times sustain the best Of our ability
principles for the welfare Of nation Is
distinguished Than the sincere disciple and avorite OF the
iliusn ious Jefferson, the right OF the immortal Jack
son, the successful champion OF his country abroad her
watchful guardian n home-the honorable senator from
Michigan
Rescpsd That while honestly pledge our individual
and united support TO the candidate who be nomi-
presenatives Of the Baltimore, the
Sndomabe energy OF General Lewis Cass pioneer of
tho forest his bravery commander OF 1872
mis- wisdom as a governor. his knowledge dplomatist
mis- uawsverinq principles sepublican democrat and
above ALL his sublime integrity as man, have than
secured our love and confidence and proclaim
him 6rs, choice for the presidency of the United
States.
Rssorsd That the delegate from this congressional dis
rct be- and he IL hereby, requested TO use his influence
Csp
Rssoivsd That these resolutions be published in the
brooklyn Eagle and the New York Herald.
srP. ROBINSON. Chairman.
R, G. BRAIsARD, Secretary,
The daily union., 1852-04-10
WING Legislative Caucus at Albany.


The wings Of the New York legislature held caucus
the sth instant and recommended the nomination
Of General Scott by vote of so to 1.-The "slvergray
.whigs in body refusing to attend.
The New York Times gives the following teegraphc
report OF the proceedings:
"The whig caucns to-day was fully attended. Senator
Upham presided-Mr. Hedges acting as secretary.
"Mr. Underwood offered the following preamble and
resolution.
Whereas General Winfield Scott, in consideration OF
life having been wholly devoted and actually in
the service OF his country, and that by such service he
has pre-eminenY advanced its honor and home
and abroad and has shown himself justly entitled the
gratitude and affection of his countyymen therefore,
"Resolred That the whig the legislature of
this State do to the Whig National Convention his
their first choice for the presidency subject the
decision of such convention
"The resolution adopted-ayes 60, nays l. The
negative that of Mr. Taylor, of New York, who
afterwards changed his Absent senators and 70
assembly.men.
The selection OF delegates at large left to the dis
uict delegates"
II will be perceived that the resolutions are signf
cantly silent the Generals position in relation TO
the faithful maintenance of the adjustment measures
The daily union., 1852-04-10
nav ur s..~r.. Lecture.

. For the Union.
Rsv. mr spears Lecture.
We glad to learn that the Rev Charles Spear editor
OF the Prisoners Friend Boston, has arrived in city.
and that since his arrival the Unitarian church has been
kindly offered to him. and he will therefore deliver
address next Sunday evening" at u o'clock, on his
late mission TO England II is sufficient TO say that Mr.
Spear introduced TO the friends OF his cause in Eng
land by letters from the Hon. Daniel Webster, Hon Ed
ward Everett the British Minister, and others He is
tour OF benevolence, visiting the prisons OF
country. Few have devoted themselves more closely
to the reformation OF criminals than Mr.. Spear We be-
leye he is entitled highest confidence and esteem
and we trust be will have candid hearing He strongly
desires to keep up the friendly feeling now existing be.
tween the two countries. and believe his mission is
eminenty calculated 10 effect that end The following
letter will commend him at TO all
Letter from the Hon Ed,oard EvUs 10 the Hon abbott
Laurence, Amsrican Minisfer ~ London.
CAMBRIDuE, June 70. 1851.
DEAR SIR The Rev Charles Spear being about 70
pair 10 London has requested of the favor OF intro
ducton to you He is doubt known to You by repua-
ton personally for his efforts In behalf OF prisoners
Your inquiries relative capital punishment In the United
States were placed in his hands by Governor Boutwell,,
and the chief object his visit England 10 convey the
desired upon this subject and 70 acqnant him
self with statistics OF crime and punishment abroad
He would himself much indebted TO you Tor any aci-
ties you may for him In the way OF access 70 inc
prisons and penitenaes in England and to those per-
sons most likely to be able and willing aid his inquiries.
think ought say that do not concur with Mr. Spear
In the opinion capital punishment ought be
inflicted. This II seems TO me- scarcely
less dangerous than the revolving frequency with which il
was resored in the last century Though differing with
Mr. Spear this point, believe him to be conscientious
man, sincerely devoted to y meIitorous cause.
remain dear sir with much regard, faithfully yours,
EDWARD EVERETT
The daily union., 1852-04-10
CARUsI's SALOON.

WONDERFUL DRE-4M-ONLY NINE DaYs MORE
OWING previous arrangement Philadelphia
month, Inc win close city
"Wednesday, April lsh.
beautiful painting production OF OF
artists tho New York has Obtained truly cassi-
cal
in am worthy Of their
The andscape vewshe thousand figures Of the
grouped mastery skill "vany Fair,
with It's umphal professions, shows, theatres slave markets
gambling TESTERS clowns haequns buoons
kcthe "Rver Of the Water Of Life" challenging comparisons
point of beauty and mastery execution, with landscape
closing scene poraying
OF Chssna the OF the Celestial City,
Of pictures surprising point OF beauty and
erest, anyhinfo the kind In this country.
Conductor dcincaior Mr.. Alfred Hart.
Pianist, Mr.. John r. Woodruff.
Exhibition every evening. open
O'Clock curtnn quarter before 4 and 9.
Cards OF admission IS cen children 2k cents reserved
each, for 81. Tickets principal
hotels music stores and the door,
Descriptive catalogues, l2x cents.
ApG-du
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SATURDAY MORNING. APRIL 10. 1904.
Cosgr.s.-Frd.y.

SrsArx-The day was spent in the discussion Of the
bill providing for the continuance OF the work on the
wings OF the Capitol Various amendments were pro-
posed 10 the amendment from the House OF Representa-
tiyes, which, as amended was finally adopted.
After an executive session, hs Senate adjourned until
Monday.
Housr OF REPRESENTATIVES,. After Mr.. Lane had.
by leave introduced sundry bills for the benefit OF Ore
gon Territory, which Appropriately referred the
House went into Committee OF the Whole House, where
the bill for the relief Of the legal representatives OF Col
James c. Watson. late OF Georgia, was discussed in
speeches by Messrs. Sutherland. Walsh. and Daniel
in s favor and Messs Bartlett and Sweetser against it.
The committee then and the said bill was passed
The House then adjourned until Monday next
The daily union., 1852-04-10
Rhode Island Election

The annual election for governor. members OF the
Legislature and State officers, took place Wednesday
last Gov Allen. the democratic candidate for governor.
is elected Harris whg, by about 300 majory but
the whig candidate for ieutenantgovenor is elected
over Lawrence democrat, the present incumbent. The
wings have two majority in the senate, and eight in
the house, giving them ten majority joint ballot.
There choice for two senators and four repre-
senatives.
The daily union., 1852-04-10
OmcisI.

Milford Fillmore PTssdsnt Of the United States Of amerea to al
uhom Il may
Satisfactory evidence having exhibited that Enst G.
appointed of Grand Duchy Of Odsn
burg st. Louis in the State Of Missouri do hereby recognise
such declare him exercise and enjoy such func
tons, powers and privileges allowed to the consus Of the
most favored nations In United States.
testimony whereof caused these letters be made pat.
ent Of the United States be hereunto afxed
my hand city Of Washington the 9Th day Of
[L.s] April, ID. 1852, and Of independence OF the
United States of America the seventy sixth.
MILLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President:
The daily union., 1852-04-10
Tho Rev MIR Smear

A communication in another column informs us that
the above gentleman will lecture at the Unitarian church
Sunday evening next at u o'clock The reputation
which he has acquired in collecting information relative
to crimes and their punishment entities him to be heard
such subject in the metropolis Of the Union, and we
doubt not thathis lecture viii be numerousy attended
The daily union., 1852-04-10

aiiye Assembly They resemble more closely those OF
own Congress than any which have heretofore been
observed in the French Chambers The tribune is abol
shed and with u.s. members are address the Chair
from their seats Provision is made for brief report OF
proceedings to appear in the morning papers. and more
full and particular one for the evening journals.
Twenty thousand German emigrsnls are said 10 have
passed through Cologne in the month OF February, on
their way 10 this country H.
The daily union., 1852-04-10

II appears that Thomas II. Seymour (democraD is
elected governor by the people all others by about
six hundred majority The democrats have also elected
fourteen and the wings In the house the
democrats have thirty five majority, and fortytwo on
Joint ballot This secures democratic United States SEN
ator to gil the present vacancy.
The following table shows very nearly the relative po
sion Of parties in the legislature just elected.
pared with its predecessor
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s.prsn.s Court OF IN. Uais.d states.
FRlpAY. APRIL 0. 1852.

FRIDAY. APRIL o, 1852.
VIM. A. Graham. esq. OF North Carolina, and VIM.
c. Dawson. esq, OF Georgia. admitted attorneys
and counsellors OF this court.
No ia. 4. Williamson ct al, plaintiffs in error, Us.
Alex b. Barrett st al The argument OF this was
concluded by Mr.. Lincoln for the plaintiffs in error
No. lie. John Walsh ct ai, appellants. vs. Patrick
Rogers a al. The argument OF this cause was com
menced by Mt Chiffon for the appellants. and continued
by MIR. Badger Tor the appeees.
Adjourned till Monday, IL o'clock, a. m.