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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04
The Niagara Celebration.

The celebration of the battle of Lundy's Lane
came off on Wednesday the 18th ult., at Niagara
Falls, and was most magnificent affair. The
number of persons present was from fifty to eighty
thousand. The Hon. THOMAS EWING, of Ohio,
presided at the principal stand, and among the
speakers were Messrs. JONES and CULLUM, of
Tennessee, MANGUM, of North Carolina, and DA-
Wis, of Baltimore. Nearly every part of the coun-
try was represented in the crowd. The military,
part of whom were from Kentucky, Michigan and
Ohio, made grand display. They were reviewed
by Gov. Hunt, of New York, in the presence of
fully 10000 spectators. Among the telegraphic
reports of the proceedings, we find the following
items:
A delegation of Tuscaro:a Indians, with several
old warriors who fought under Gen. Scott at Lun-
dy's Lane attract great attention.
A large number Of spectators from the Canadian
side are focking over to witness this grand polit-
cal jubilee of their Yankee brethren as well as the
celebration of great American victory over the
flower of EnglanG's troops
Many of the banners and political devices are
most amusing. One procession formed of boys, to
the number of 300, created great amusement
They bore banners with bronze painting of a
cent and red and white sticks of candy, with the
motto-"We buy our own candy and go for Scott"
Tine; erected platform in the woods and had
some juvenile speakers.
An address from Canadians, in verse, headed
'sJohn Bull to Brother Jonathan" is in circulation.
1t is in excellent spirit.
The ATLANTA INrELLIGENcER says,t the report
of Pierce's speech made in January last, at New
Boston, New Hampshire, which is now being ex-
tensively repnblished, is an "abolition cal,nnny,
manufactured expressly for the Southern market"
If this be rue the reporters who prepared that re-
port early in January last, possess the art of divi
nation in degree which will certainly secure for
them immortality. For its truth can only be re-
conciled upon the supposition that they, in Jan
uary last, knew Gen. Franklin Pierce would be
nominated for the Presidency This we imagine
no man in the United States, in the widest freaks
of his fancy, will be disposed to regard suppose
able case.
We copy the foregoing from the Augusta Chron-
icle, a paper opposed to Gen. Scott. 1t puts the
matter in form that must overwhelm the certif-
ers. The reporters of Gen. Pierce's speech must
have been prophets, and therefore inspired to have
foreseen that he would be the Democratic candi-
date, or their report must be taken for gratuitous
calumny uttered without any motice. Which is
the more probable ?-Whg.
lcz. Gonrrecc hoc datorn,inaJ 70 J;ourn IN tho
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04
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5S3l5.l33
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5S372.000
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The above analysis is taken from little pam
phlet entitled'.An Analysis and Description of Al
um Water from the Bath Alum Springs, Sc"
The above is written and given to the public,
not for the sake of eliciting commendaton from a.
nv one. but for the sake of fairness and candor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

Az ANSWER TO ALL COMERs The Demo
Gratis have already charged General Scott with be-
ing ''traitor," coward" ''swindler,"
"iool,' and ''liar." To all such charges we
have no response to make, except forty years of
glorious deeds life perilled for the independence
and happiness of his country-a body riddled by
British bulets-a character which has passed the
ordeal of envy and malice, and received the en-
dorsement of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson,
Van Buren,, Harrison, Polk and Taylor. That we
deem sufficient answer to all calumnies-we
will rive no other-and we advise all wings to do
likewise. General Scott is historically beyond the
reach of the present or the future, and we have no
idea of wasting time in looking up proofs to con-
firm the truths Of HistOry.-Whg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04
HoTEI,IN STANTON FOR SALE.

vUyEIE subscriber as agent for the owners, offers
i for sale that valuable property the Valley
HOieI in the town of Stanton. Terms &c,
will be made known on application TO
- " BREEZE JOHNSON.
Staunton, Ang. a, 1852. "~ ''"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

0e- Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Cooper
has been appointed Adjutant General of the Uni
ted States Army. He is gallant and accomplish
ed officer and his appointment will give universal
satisfaction TO the Army.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04
MARRIED.

On Thursday the 22I Mt. isy m Rev. D. w. ar.
mold, Mr. HEsRY FOLKS and Miss Massey J. GiLLAs-
PEE all Of Highland co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04
Notice.

nR. PHEEMS'rER begs leave to inform his
IL friends that he will be absent from Staunton,
for few weeks, on professional business.
Staunton, July %, lS52.-tf. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

THF FISHERY QUEsrIoN.-hnportem A''nounce-
ment--The New York Courier of Friday has the
following important paragraph. 1t will be recol-
lected that the British Ministry is now with Mr..
Webster at Marshfield:
We learn BY special telegraphc despatch from
our Washington correspondent that dispatches
were received on Wednesday night from Mr..
Webster containing assurances that the fishery DIFF
ficulties would be promptly and satisfactorily set
tied. The British professions, as generally I'M
derstood, are discaimed and extend no further than
that portion of the fishing grounds where the Brit
ish jurisdiction is undisputed.
So far as yet known to US, no American fishing
vessel has been seized which had not been guilty
of palpable violation of the Convention of 1918,
according to the construction put upon it by the
Americans themselves. IT. the only two case:
which have been tried, the evidence was SO con
elusive, that no defence was attempted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

o. We learn from the Norfolk Argus that the
announcement that Gen. Pierce is to be at Old
Point the last of this week is without foundation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

0S- The Senate has confirmed the appointment
of the Hon. JOHN P KENNEDY as Secretary OF
the Navy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

Ma. FILLMORE AND GEN. SCOTT---Ihe Phil
adelpbia American says the following is an eX-
tract of private letter, dated the 10Th instant,
from President Fillmore toa warm personal friend;
Il was not disappointed, nor had any thing
to regret. in the result of the Baltimore Conyen-
ton The appreciation which thai Convention
expresses Of the policy which | had pursued, III
the resolutions which it adopted, was more graf
living to me than 10 have received REORGANIZATION.
81 cannot doubt that Gen: Scott intends to car
nv out the principles of the Wing party in coed
faith, IL elected. and it seems TO me that he is
Justly entitled to the support OF every true Wing
ain thereiore gratifed to learn from your letter
that you Intend to give bim-a cordial and hearty
support -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04
THE MARKET PRICES.
sraUNTON PRICES CURR EsT

Corrected ,csthlyJor the Spectator by T. c. B,H,ceH
Flour, Supfin., SO IS BACON, Hog Round, lie
WHEAT. per bushel 75c Butter, Fresh, lie
RYE, per bushel, SOC CoRN, per bushel, 62c
OATS, per bushel, 33c Wool, per pound, Doc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

o. Congress has determined to adjourn on the
3lst instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04
Late fr0Ha EarOpc.

The steamer Europa arrived at New York on
Thursday with Liverpool dates to the 18th inst.
The elections for Members Of the British Parli-
ament are over. Our Telegraph despatch says
that out of 4Sl members ascertained to be elected,
only 1877 are favorable to the present Ministry
an error, probably, in some of the figures.
Serious election riots had occurred in Cork Linn
erick, Belfast, and elsewhere in Ireland. The
military had been called out and many persons
shot.
The treaty. of commerce between Switzerland
and the United States had been completed, and
Hon. Dudley Mann, the United States Commits
sionar, had left for home.
Letters fcm Kossuth had been seized in Italy and
sent to Austria In LON hardy many arrests had
been made.
The Indian mail brings accounts of the capture
of the town of Bessein by the British. The Bur
mese lost 700 in killed
Severe fighting had occurred in the Northwest
of India, between Sir Colin Campbell and the re-
volted tribes.
The Liverpool cotton market was dull, at
slight decline since the sailing OF the Baltic
Breadstuffs were also dull, at decline.
DISTINGUISHED Accommodation James E..
Belser, for many years leading Alabama Demo-
crat, and member of Congress from Montgomery
District, has announced his determination to sup
port Scott and Graham. At a recent ratification
in Montgomery, his remarks were reported as fol-
lows:
Mr. Belser, on being loudly called for, remark
ed that it was nothis desire or intention to make
speech, but that he was one who was not afraid to
declare at all times his opinions,no was he affect
ed with the sIanderous misrepresentation in refer
ence to Gen. Scott-that he had carefully examin-
ed for himself the character and acts of Gen. Scott
throughout his whole career, and that he was free
to declare that there was no citizen q re w:c!e
country who could show so clean BILL 50 perfect
more worthy to receive the highest hOnors his
country could bestow, etc. The remarks of Mr..
Belser, though brief, were highly animated and e,
loquent, and were received with unanimous and
continued cheering.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04
Steamboat Disaster.


dreadful steamboat disaster occurred on the
Hudson river on last Wednesday. The boats Hen
~ Clay and Armenia left Albany at 7 O'Clock that
morning-the former having about three hundred
Messengers commenced race shortly after
starting. The passengers of the Henry Clay re-
monstrated with the officers, INT they persisted In
the race till the boat was Dissolved u re on hre.-
The boat was then run aground, the bow beng
high and dry while the stern Gin which majority
of the passengers were assembed) was in deep
water and at right angles to the shore. The New
York Courier says
A scene of the most heart-rending description
followed. The rapid spread of the flames forced
the passengers into the water. Mothers and chill
dren, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters
were drowned together, whilst trying to save each
other Little children buffetted the waves in vain
for a few moments, and then sunk to rise no more.
All along the river, for mile or two, either
way, might be seen hats, shawls, fragments of
dresses bundles, &c., and now and then, human
body washed ashore. By reason of the buoyancy
of their dresses, the female bodies were first recov
cred of the first fifteen bodies, we think all were
females or children.
One of the saddest, yet most lovely pictures of
the scene of death was the body of beautiful lit
tie GIRL about years old, lying on rough plank,
smiling in the cold embrace of death. Her body
had not been recognised. She was dressed in light
pink, her short sleeves Topped up with coral beads,
with gold clasps, on which were the initials j. B.
NJ. Fl.
One fair boy, of about or years, had lost his
mother and his sorrows, vehemently expressed as
he wandered around the burning embers, touched
every heart He was finally taken away by some
kind-hearted strangers who pltied his sufferlngs,
and did what they could to relieve them.
The loss of life is set down at upwards of nine
ty souls, the greater portion being females 1t is
said that heavy beats were risked on each OF the
boats Among the persons lost, were DOWNING the
Horticulturist, who was on his way to Washington
to lay out some public grounds, and J. j. SPEED,
lawyer of Baltimore.
The RICHMOND MURDER.-Jane, the negress
charged with the murder of Mrs. Winston and
child and the attempt to kill Mr. Winston, at
Richmond, Virginia, has confessed the crime, but
endeavored to exculpate her husband, who, she
says, was asleep at the time The devil, she sta
ted, had such possession of her on that Monday
morning, that she believed she could have gone
further than she did, if necessary. The trial of
the two negroes will takeplace on the 9TH instant
The Richmond Dispatch of Friday last, states
that Mr.. WINSTON was still improving. On
Thursday he was informed thathis wife and child
were dead, but not of the manner of their death
Al. A. - l.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
Notice..

The spectators in finance and in politics, in
Congress and out of it, who employ certain con-
temptible hireling to puff them, their speeches,
and their schemes of public plumber, are notified
that we have watchful eye upon him and upon
them that we know him to be INSCRIPTIONS and
deprayed-that his services are in the market to
be had for money-that his pen, like the poignard
of the assassin, can be had for q price-and that
therefore we will consider his commentator OF
them or of their schemes Of 'plundering the
treasury" as they are, unworthy of confidence
or support; and that, whenever the occasion calls
for it, we will expose him and them, and hold
them up to the scorn and reprobation which their
association with him and their employment Of
him deserve.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
The Markets.
New York, January %.

New YORK, January %.
Cotton-the sales of the last two days have
reached 5000 bales at 81 for strict Upland mid
dlings, and 81 for middling New Orleans Flour
sales 5000 barrels at $4.56i !, according
to quality. Corn-sales of prime mixed to the
extent of 5000 bushels at &c., and Southern
white at roc. Pork--sales of 200 barrels Mess
Pork at $15@1525. Lard-sales of 200 bbls
at 9l@91c. Sales of 200 bbls. beef hams at
$3.50. Freights-grain for Liverpool, 34c per
bushe Stocks--sales of Reading ut so, and
of Erie at 7Gs; Sterling is held at 9S@104
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
,hn j. Bradley, Great Sachem.


We tender our thanks to Messrs. Taylor s.
Maury for the first number Of this work, a neatly
printed duodecimo volume of 264 pages, contain
ing 10 essays on subjects relating to g Home and
Social Philosophy all selections from "Dick-
enss Household Words" 1t is published at the
low price of rs cents per volume.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23

ing people, to keep an eye upon the public
printing that corruption fund Of Congress
that they may fully understand the tunes played
by the !" Union" newspaper, by noting who it is
that elbows the bellows"
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
Distressing Calamity.

We learn bya telegraphic despatch from Phila-
delphia, at o'clock last evening, that "a little
girl, nearly four years old, named Catherine
Fisher, was accidentally shot by her father, on
the Reading railroad, near Second street, beyond
the city limits The whole charge entered the
neck of the child, and, crying Papa, papa, she
fell at her mothers feet lifeless corpse!"
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
Congress To-day.

SENATE The Senate took up for considera-
ton the bills on the private calendar and the fol-
lowing were ordered to third reading:
Relief of G. A. Relief relief of Theodore
Offut; relief of A. H. Cole relief Of James Dun
ming relief of Enoch Baldwin and others; re-
lief of Edward Everett late a sergeant in the
army relief of the Virginia Woollen Company.
House OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-Severa commu-
nications from the executive departments were
laid before the House
Mr.. DANIEL moved that the vote by which the
House yesterday agreed to close the debate on the
Mexican instalment bill to-day at three o'clock
be reconsidered.
The motion prevailed.
Mr.. DANIEL then moved to substitute Tuesday,
ut three o'clock.
The question was decided in the negative--yeas
81, nays 96.
Mr.. MEADE moved that the resolution be laid
upon the table; but the motion did not prevail
Finally the time of the debate was extended
to tomorrow, two o'clock
Mr.. STANTON, of Kentucky, made a personal
explanation with regard to the public printing
The House then went into Committee Of the
Whole on the state of the Union on the Mexican
indemnity bill.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23

On the 22d instant, by the Rev w. d. EDWARDS, o. ..
WALL esq, Of Washington, TO Miss ELILABETH A
HOBBS OF Baltimore, Md
AT st. psticks church. "Wednesday the 2lst Instant
by the Rev. VIM MATTHEWS, Mr.. JOHN r. FAHERTY, OF
baltimore TO Miss ELIZA ,. CATION Of this city.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.


Arrival OF tho America NJ halAA~@
NEW YORK, Jan. 23-S p. m
The steamer America has arrived at Halifax.
Cotton hrmer and slightly improved. Bread
stuffs firm
Political news not important
France is quiet
The Cambria, from Boston, arrived at Halifax
at midnight, and sailed for Liverpool on Monday.
The Markets.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 23-28 p. m.
Flour is quiet-offered at $4.Sl. Grain un-
changed.
New York market unchanged.
Late from Mexico.
New ORLEANS, January e.
Caravajal had received reinforcements, and
contemplated attacking Matamoras with large
force.
The Indians continue to commit depredations
in the western part of Texas
Union ConventiS. $in Alabama.
MoNTcoMERY, ALA, Jan. 81.
The Union Convention has adjourned A
Union National Convention was recommended to
convene in Washington in June next. The Hon.
Jeremiah Clemens, of the United States Senate,
(Dem.,) and -- Belser, esq, (Whig,) were APP
pointed delegates at large from this State.
Arrival OF * ossuth at Pittsburg.
PITTsBURG, Jan. %, 9p. m.
Gov. Kossuth and suite arrived in this city to-
night, at o'clock. A large number Of sleighs
left Blairve, forty-two miles east, this morning.
The Committee of Reception from Pittsburg met
them there, providing sleighs for Kossuth and his
suite. Gov. Kossuth was quite i'll last evening
and this morning but decided to come on, not
wishing to disappoint those who had come out to
meet him. Arrangements had been made to give
him a grand reception, but the uncertainty Of
the time Of his arrival prevented display.
Large numbers, however, were out in sleighs,
meeting the parties few miles out from the city.
A general committee of the citizens and several
members Of the Pittsburg press were in waiting
at Wilkesbarre miles out, to escort the nations
guest to the city. An immense concourse assem-
bled at the st. Charles Hotel, to greet him. With
design to avoid the crowd, Kossuth slipped in at
the side door, and retired to his room. After a
few minutes in response to the tumultuous calls OF
the people, he appeared upon the balcony, and
highly thanked them for their kind expressions
toward him, and babe them an affectionate fare
well for "a hours
A committee of the Pennsylvania legislature
accompanied Kossuth from Harrisburg.
Kossuth will remain here about one week.
Much enthusiasm is manifested by the people
with regard to him.
The Kossuth festival will probably take place
on Tuesday. Much material aid is promised.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
From Vera Cruz.

New ORLEANS January 20.
BY an arrival here this morning, we have advi-
ces from Vera Cruz to the 14th inst. The recent
disturbances at the cities of Mexico, Puebla,
and other places, were suppressed without much
liffculty. The country is now quiet.
The steamer Empire City arrived here this
morning. This morning We experienced the
coolest weather we have had for twenty years.
The thermometer was fifteen degrees Adore zero.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23

The monster petition to be presented to the
Massachusetts, legislature on Wednesday, in favor
of the Maine liquor law in Massachusetts,, con-
tains $4,000 names The friends of the proposed
law are snnpnine of its passage
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
Arvine's Cyclopsedia OF Anecdotes.

Nos. 4 and have been presented to us by
Messrs. Taylor & Maury. 1t is highly instruc-
way into every family. Literature and the fine
arts are the subjects it embraces
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
The Lato Bank Robbery.

NORFOLK, January 81.
The late robbery of the Portsmouth branch of
the Bank of Virginia is still involved in mystery,
and no cew that could lead to the detection OF
the burglars has yet been discovered. Several
suspected persons have been arrested, but there
is no evidence to fix the crime upon any of them.
Our police are busily engaged in their efforts to
ferret out the miscreants
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
The Weather.

CINCINNATI, Jan. %.
The weather continues very cold, and the river
is firmly closed with ice.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
ssy- A SOVEREIGN REMEDY.-It 4

Rs~ A SOVEREIGN REMEDY.-It Is re-
corded in ancient history that Hannibal the great Carthage
nan general unable successfully follow up his great
victory Of Came by entering Rome In consequence of
violent attack Of acute Rheumatism Had the great hero
been enabled procure a single bottle OF Hampons Fga-
bic Tcc, he might have crowned his brilliant success,
and saved Carthage from the dire and utter destruction
which ensued at the hands of the Roman lcgons This his
torca fact IS becoming universally known, judging from the
vast crowds which daily throng Messrs Mortimer Now
brsy store 2O Baltimore street. TO procure this great Tine
turc OF Hampon which, by the way will be regarded
the only certain remedy for Rheots, and the other
various complaints Dyspepsia Coughs scrofula, all
yous complaints which, with other Diseases great pur
fer the blood Il is advertised to Mesrs. CHARLES
sroTT Co., of this city, have 1t for SALE and will supply all
grats) with pamphlets who may wish TO learn Of It,
See advertisement in to days paper
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23

as- Copies OF tho telegraph" may at
all times bo obtained at our counter, or
at the Book and Periodical store OF WIN.
Adam, PsnnsyIvania Avenue, near Four
and.a-half street.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
DIED,

On Wednesday night last ut IL O'clock MARY, wife of
JILsoN DOVE, In the nifty eighth year of her age.
On Tuesday evening, 10th instant, Mr. JAMES WATSON,
in the 6fty-eighth year of his age
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-23
Improved order OF Red Mon.

The Great Council for the District of Colun
bia met last night at Usage Wigwam, and, afte
the transaction of other business, tho followin
Chiefs were installed officers for the preser
year:
John j. Bradley, Great Sachem.
C. II. Gordon, Great Senior Sagaman.
L. w. Worthington, Great Junior Sagaman.
Joseph Mundell, Great Chief of Records
John Bohlayer, Great Keeper Of Wampum.