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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

The first Court under the new organization me
on Monday last. COL JAMES CRAWFORD was e
lected President of the Court, and the justices
were classified as follows:
Glass No. James Crawford, President. Jas
Bell, Rob't. Guy, Alex. Walker, Hatch Clarke
james Wilson. August Terms 1852 and 1854
and the monthly Court of April in each year.
Glass No. 2-James Crawford, President. Geo
M. Cochran, Natli. Masse, b. +. Mailman, Wm
Beard. To serve at the October terms of 1852
and 1854, and the monthly term of June in each
year.
Glass No. 3-James Crawford, President
Thcs. P. Wilson, Luke Woodward, George Sea-
wright, b. f. Points, Jno. Syrcle. March terms
of 1853 and 1855, and the monthly term of July
in each year.
Glass No. 4-James Crawford, President. Jas.
A. Cochran, John Wayt, James II. Clarke, John
Rimel. May terms in 1853 and 1855, and the
Sept. tenn IN each year.
Glass No 5-James Crawford, President
VIM. Guy, John Churchman, Samuel Cline Sam
uel b. Brown. August terms in 1888 and 1903,
and the monthly court of November in each year.
Glass No. 6-James Crawford, President. Ben
iamin Crawford, Archer Nj. Moore, r. G. Bickle,
David Blackwood. October terms of 1853 and
1856, and the monthly court of December in each
year.
Glass No flames Crawford, President. Jno.
M. McCue, VIM. M. Tate, Jno. M. Huff. VIM.
A. Bell At the March terms of 1854 and 1886,
and the monthly court of January in each year.
Glass No. 8-James Crawford, President E.
lijah Hogshead. Henry Edison, Jr., Samuel Nc
Cunc, WIN. Wilson, d. b. Hogshead. At the
May terms of 1854 and 1856, and the monthly
term of Feb. in each year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25
Emolumcn,s CT Gen. Scott.

The resolution of Mr.. MERIwETHER of Ken
lucky, calling for the amounts Of pay received
by Generals SCOTT and PIERCE, gave rise to an
interesting debate in the Senate on the 18th inst
Several Democratic Senators opposed the resolu-
ton, but it was finally passed by vote of 70 to
III. During the debate, Senator BUTLER, of South
Carolina, spoke in the following terms of Gen
ScoTT:
|, sir, deeply regret that this resolution is intro
duced. | say SO not as partisan, for stand in a
position of comparative Indifference, as Demo
crat, to the Presidential contest, but am opposed
to the election of Gen. Scott; yet think that
Gen. Scott might well reply when called upon To
answer for the public money he has received, and
which has been appropriated from the Treasury
for his services, as Scipio did when called upon
for an audit of his account: 'Ths, if not the day
is the month in which won the battle of Zama.' D
The poverty of the gallant hero and illdstrious
general would of itself be vindicaton againstany
culpable imputaton upon him; and twill be found
that he has rather spent money for the honor Of
his country than saved it for himself"
Senator CLEMENS, of Alabama, another Demo
crat, who was formerly persevering in the effort
to procure for Gen. Scorr the title of Lieutenant
General, said
do not care one straw what amount of money
Gen. Scott may have received from the General
Government. lam ge,y sure he has neoer receiv-
ed aloy thing bI aUhat he aoas entitled TO, and Ibe
ieue he has neper received half as much as he de-
se1DeG
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Am Omiuows Coincidence!

The Richmond Enquirer, noticing Mr. FAULH-
SER's speech says:
"Iu an extract from SEwARD's speech. it will
be seen that the word 'amelOraton' is employed
that is the same word used by Gen. ScoTT in his
ArcHIsoN letter, when he recommends the 'ame-
Iteration of slavery, sren to ertermination.' An
ominous coincidence in the eyes Of all Southern
ers!n
Did the Enquirer know that Mr. FAULKNER
himself once used the following language:
''Sir, being thus injurious have we not RICH,
to demand It's erterqinatioa2 Shall society suffer
that the STAKEHOLDER may continue to gather his
crop of human flesh? What is hismere pecu1ia-
~ claim compared with the great interest of the
common veal? Must the country languish, droor
and die that the stakeholder may flourish Has
not the mechanic-have not the middle classes
their rghts-rights incompatible ,cith the existence
ofsIapery2"
1t seems to US that there is rather more commu
nifty of sentiment between SEWARD and FAUX
NER, than there is coincidence Of language be-
tween SEWARD and ScorT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25
European Items.

The English papers, in noticing the fishing
question, censure the Derby Ministry for the ex
element created. They generally favor the Eng
fish interpretation ofthe treaty Of 1918, but blame
the Administration for not giving previous notice
of their intention to enforce it.
A rumor was current in England that France ia
about TO call meeting Of the maritime Powers OF
Europe to protest against the aggressohs of the
United States against Mexico.
The French Ministry has, in addition to the APP
pointment of NJ. FoULD as Minister of State, been
otherwise modified.
1t is reported that the French have bombarded
and taken possession of Trpoli.
Count d Orsay is dead, as is also Johannot, the
celebrated painter
The Portuguese Cortes have been dissolved by
the Queen. The Ministry have resigned, and a
new election is to take place Immediately for
members 'of the Cortes, preceded by an electoral
Decree
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25
Col. JOHN PIcKELL.

GD-Since his nomination General Scott has been
the chest abused man." that this country has ever
seen. Locofocoism has never been able to see a
really good act that he has ever done. No! moi
one. Whether our Democratic friends ever enter
timed very high opinion of General Scott or not
we really have no means of knowing. That they
protessed great admiration for him previous to his
nomination, we have the most conclusive evidence
We furnish tho proof:
LocoFoco OPINIONS OF ScoTT.-''Ihey Che
Whigs) now prefer candidate distinguished nc
merely for military fenown, but for the pecnhIal
qualification of having formed no opinion upon the
leading political questions which so long divided
the two parties of our country. The Gallant Scot
the Goneral-n-chef of our army, the conquerer q
.llerico, VWgiaiaa by Mrth-las been entIrely
overlooked by his Wing brethren in his o'on Stat
he who, though military chieftain has formed
and oppressed opinions on their issues and ID accor-
dance with their cherished principles, and thelI
most ardent desires."-VUginio Loc9toco 'Ad
dress, '4S.
"The most distinguished living Son OF Virgin
ia"-GOu FLOWL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

ANOTHER ELEcTIoNEERING STORY REFUTEp.
The Democratic press throughout the country
has been publishing with great zest statement
that Thos. II. Clay, Esq. the eldest son of Henry
Clay, did not intend supporting Gen. Scott, and
had SO declared to his father previous to his death.
Col Pickell, who is Intimately acquainted with
Mr. Thos. II. Clay, addressed to him letter OF
inquiry as to the truth of the report, and received
in reply the following letter, which completely
and entirely refutes the absurd rumor. Justice re-
quires that those papers which have gveu the sto-
ry publicity should now copy the contradiction:
MANSFIELD, August 18th, 1852.
Dear Colonel Your letter of August Sd was
only received this morning. trust that you need
no assurance from me that reciprocate all your
kind wishes and feelings as expressed in it,
You wrote sit was published in some * the
Ant-Scott papers in this and other cities, that you
had stated to your lamented father a few days be-
fore his DEATH that you had determined to support
Pierce and King, and not vote for Scott and Ora
ham, and that your father approved of your deter
mination." Such is not the fact. Prior to the
meeting of the Wing Convention, many apprehen-
sions were entertained as to its action upon the
Compromise resolutions, and it was doubted by
many whether its platform would be as strong
as some of us deemed it ought to be. Under this
state of things, remarked to my father, that
would not support, by my vote,the nominee of the
Convention, unless the approval Of those measures
by the Convention was strong and emphatic
They are strong enough for me; Gen. Scott has
adopted them. and believe him to be man oi
honor. Mr.. Graham's position was never equiyo-
cal. If the vote Of so humble an individual as my
self be of any consequence, author re you to give
it what publicity you choose If alive, | vote for
Scott and Graham.
remain, truly, your friend,
THOMAS III. CLAY.
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NHr, DeNeaIe.

1t gives us great pleasure to announce that this
geutlemau's health is entirely restored. Before
the discussion on Monday last, he was introduced
to the audience, and declared himself ready at all
times hereafter to meet Col. BALDWIN. .4nics
risun teReatis?-Col BALDWIN was absent at
tending the Court of Appeals at Lowisburg. As
PRENTICE says of Gen. PIERCE, Mr.. DENEALE
reported himself fit for duty after the battles were
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

MoRTALrY IN THE C1rIEs.-The deaths in N.
York for the week ending on Saturday were SOP,
an increase of Is over the preceding week; of the
whole number IL Were by cholera, l43 by diar-
rhea, 50 by dysentery, So by cholera iniantum,
and 10 by cholera morbus. The deaths in Phila-
delphia during the week were 23S, of which 81
were by cholera infantum, so by dysentery and
by diarrhoea. In Boston the deaths were SO; g by
dysentery, 2 by diarrhea; As were children under
S years of age. The total number of deaths in
Baltimore for the week ending on Monday was
al, Of which 80 were by cholera iniantum, Is by
dysentery, by diarrhea, and by cholera NOR
bus.-Bah finer. of lSh.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

o. Among the supplementary resolutions offer
ed at the Free Soil Convention at Pittsburgh, was
one declaring ''that all men have natural right
to portion of the soil-living and dying-at then
birth and their death. That those who oppose
this doctrine. would bottle up Gods sunshine for
speculation" Several delegates exclaimed "hum-
buggery and nonsense !" and the Convention was
thrown into great excitement. Nevertheless, the
resolution was adopted, it is said almost "unani
mously." The members of the Convention seem
to have acted on the boyish principle, 81 dare 60
as far as you dare VENTURE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

o. The Clarksburg Register, Gov. Johnson's
home organ. threatens us, and other reckless cdi-
tors of the State, with prosecutions for issuing in
cendiary publications, if We do not discontinue our
comments on his Excelency's Higher-Law doc
trines. Well, we shall have to quit,-for. we can
not stand State prosecutions, with the witty At
tornev on our hacks. But hasn't it come to pref
tv mass. when the conduct of the Governor
Depocntic Governor too, is bad that it can't be
talked about without endangering the peace of so
ciety What will be our condition, should New
Hamnsbire Halter of Slavery be placed in the
Presidency IN back Gov. Joe ?-Whtg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25
A Challenger!

The Democratic papers a'e rery bold IN then
assertions that Gen. Scott Is not sound upon the
Slavery question, and cannot be trusted by the
South. Ii is one thing to make declarations and
another thing to prooe them. For The purpose q
ascertening upon ,chat grounds the charge shade
WE DEFY HIS CALUMNIATORS TO
PRODUCE FROM THE RECORD ONE
WORD THAT GEN. SCOTT HAS EVER
UTTERED, EITHER IN PRIVATE OR
PUBLIC, WRITTEN OR ORAL, THAT
CAN BE TORTURED INTO AN Elk
PRESTON OF HOSTILITY TO THE
RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

Gen. BUTLER AND GEN. ScoTr.-Gen. VIM.
o. Butler, of Kentucky, at recent Democratic
ratification meeting at Carroton, in that State
smoke as follows of Gen. Scott:
..Gen. Scott is known to the nation and to the
world; and as it is not my province to paint Wing
portraits, would be content to examine ms posi-.
ton before the world without saying osytffhs Of
him personally, hut for the known positions We re-
atveIy occupied in the city of Mexico, and for the
purpose of saying publicly, that, throughout our
whole intercourse, though delicate and embaras
sing. he acquitted himself in such manner as to-
win nv esteem and admiration.
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men that aCould diSsolvethe Union dit not HATE
and deplore SLAVERY more than HE didr'-
Is slavery Southern Institutions Is hatred an
evidence of hostiity9 Can Gen. PIERCE be trust
ed by the South? The Vindicator says emphati-
cally he should not, because he is 'shown to have
uttered language hostile to Southern Institutions"
Having thus carried the war into Africa, we
conclude by suggesting to the pirdieator, that the
next time it does up Democratic speeches into ed
ora, it would be well to select one less vulnera-
BILE than Mr.. SKINNERs late effort before the DEM
ocratic Association.
Since writing the above we find in the Rich
mond Republican the following emphatic contra
dciion of Gen. ScoTT's reported declaration to
Senator WADE. As the Vindicator has invited
our attention to that ''Roorbac" and has it stand
inc at the head of his columns, we most respect
fully request him to give publicity to its ''explo-
sion"
Another ROOrback Exploded.
The Enquirer and other Democratic papers have
been trumpeting through the South that Senator
Wade of Ohio had Declared that Gen. Scott had
said to him, rI,eould sooner cut ofnyrigM hand
than lend ito the support Of slaoery." The Norfolk
Courier nails this beautiful fabrication to the coun
ter by the following explicit and emphatic letter
from Senator Wade, addressed to a gentleman in
Norfolk, and published at the request of the Cour-
Ter. Will the Democratic press do Gen. Scott the
Justice to retract the Roorback?
WAsHINGroN, August Is, 1852.
YIN. H. Granbery, Esq.-SIR: have the hon
or to receive your note Of the 10th inst, stating
that at the head of a Democratic paper, published
at Elizabeth City, N. c., called the democratic
Pioneer" is the following 81 WOULD SOONER
CUT OFF MY RIGHT HAND THAN LEND 1T TO THE
SUPPORT OF General Scott to Send
tor Wade.
All can say of the above is, (what have fire.
quently said of it since it has been floating about
in the papers )that General Scott never made such
declaration to me or in my hearing,nor did ev-
er say, or pretend that he ever did, and believe
it to have been fabricated with view to prejudice
the Southern people against the old General. And
permit me to add, that the morbid sensitiveness OF
the Southern mind, on this subject, renders it pc
culiarly liable to such impositions; and Northern
demagogues knowing this, will not fail to take adj
vantage oft.
Very respectfully, yours,
b. f. WADE.
VIM H. GRiNpERY, Esq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

Mrs. GENERAL TAYLoR's DEATH:-Mrs: Zen;
Taylor reIict of the late President Of the United
States, died at East paacagona Miss, on oalur. r
CsIvert cginty. Maryland, her family name oeing
Smi,b Thus has passed away venerable We
,'a,, ybo had lonr been the bosom companion of
nne o the most tried patriots and eminent soldiers
of the land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

DISASTER ON LIKE ERiE-Loss OF 300 LIvEsi
"A steamboat collision, attended with great loss
of life, occurred on Lake Erie last Thursday night
The steamers Atlantic and Ogdeubdrg came in
collision, at late hour of the night whilst all the
passengers on the former, amounting to about GOO
were asleep.
The Atlantic sank few minutes after the ac-
cident occurred. and it is estimated that fully 500
souls persisted on board of her. Nearly all the cab
in passengers were saved by the steamer Ogdcns
burg. The larger portion of those Inst were Nor
wegian emigrants. The scene after the collision
is said to have been terrible beyond description.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

0t-We should like very much to know the pre-
else sum Gen. Scott received for his services the
5th July, lSl4-the daY the British were routed
on the plain of Chippewa. We hope the Pres-
dent, in replying to the Senate's resolution, will
ascertain the exact amount. We have a suspicion
that Mr.. Senator Douglas, who took $l046 from
the Treasury on the 9Th of March. Isl, under the
prctence, that he had been to and returned from
Illinois, the preceding night, received higher pay
for pretence, than Gen. Scott for glorious vic
tory.
1t might be well also to state the amount he re-
ceived the night of the 18th July, lSl4-that we
NIGH know whether it was as much as $2074-
the amount charged by that flaming French patri-
OF, Soule. for one nights sleep at Washington
Rich Whig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

N5- Gen. Pierce complains, that he sis in the
daily receipt of letters, proPOunding the greatest
variety of curious questions (which it would be
a "heIculean task" TO answer But very short
and easy task it would be to answer whether he
loathes the Fugitive Slave law, or whether he
would come up to what the Enquirer said was the
''true Democratic platioum;' give ''a pledge
TO PROSTATE with the Presidential veto" any bill
repeating that law.-Iphig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

Ncy- WILLIAM r. King, the locofoco candidate
for Vice President, during his service in the Uni
ted States Senate, voted for the General Bankrupt
In,y and the United States Bank CHATTER!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

DsoueHr IN New HAMPsHRE.-Tho drought
is very severe in the upper parts of New Hump
shire. Some thirty or forty miles above Concord
people are going into the woods and cutting down
the underwood for their cattle to browse upon
The grasshoppers cover the earth. and have do
stroyed all signs of vegetation in the pastures and
fields
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

The USE OF CAMELs ON THE PLAlNs-In the
General Appropriation Bill an amendment has
been inserted in the House appropriatinr S2O. 600
to test the practicabity of the use of Camels up-
on our Western prairies. 1t is thought bv verv
many who have examined the subject that these
animals will be found to answer very useful
purpose for the transportation of men and ammuni-
ton. The Secretary of War advised the appro-
priation and the propriety of the experiment seem
to commend itself to all who have investigated the
subject
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

Hon. +. G.. CABELL OF FLoRIDA.-We be-
lieve it has been generally understood that Mr..
Cabell. of Florida, would refuse 10 support Gen.
Scott. The Tallahassee Sentinel gives an ext,aet
from letter recently written by him which says: :
..The Wing party Of my State have decided to
sustain hint Gen ScotO and will acquicsce in that
decision. certainly cannot support Gen. Pierce,
and agree with you as to the probable consequent
ces of his clcctiOnO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

aj-Col. Strother, of Virginia, who has been re-
ported by the Democratic press as refusing to sup
port Gen Scott, in letter To tie NaTenton,
Va, Wing, says that he approves without reser-
walton all the principles and views Of policy cx-
pressed in the resolutions OF the Baltimore Wing
Convention, and shall advocate and vote for the
election of the candidates nominated by that Con-
yenliOn.
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A Large Sheen.

few days ago MIR. CALEB CRoNE, of this
place, butchered sheep which weighed $50 lbs.
net, and measured five inches on the ribs 1t was
raised by VIM. NJ, TATE, Esq, and was supposed
&c be Of the BLACKWELL species.
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Central hank.

A large amount of stock has been subscribed to
this institution, and there is no doubt that the a
mount necessary to set it in operation will be soon
raised.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25
~. rrAa arLshllrr Va.l Rerister states that

M. The Clarksburg (Va.) Register states that
there is a man living in that town named Stephen
Dicks. who heard the original Declaration oil In
dependence read from the State House steps IN
Philadelphia, in l776. He was then IA years Old
and is now 90. He was in Clarksburg when tnere
were but two shingled houses In 1t. lie enjoys
good health, and is frequently seen walking In inc
|
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

N;. A letter to London paper from Dundalk.
Ireland, says that the potato rot had made its APP
nc1rance there in is worst form. The crop, st
lar as the writer could Judge, was gone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

o. According to the last accounts from New
Hampshire, the Hunker Democracy are so busily
engaged in getting up certificates, that there is
great danger of their losing the State. General
Pierce has not only to be bolstered up but his
props can't stand without assistance. The Rev.
Mr.. Wood having certified, that Gen. Pierce was
man of "piety and sobriety''-the party, instead
Of bringing hackers to his certificate set about to
get certi6ers for his good character. They called
upon another Reverend gentleman--but he, rather
than NEEDLE in the business, resigned lucrative
office which he held. He supposed that certif-
cate to support Mr.. Wood would be construed as
tantamount to the support Of his statement-and
he would have nothing to do with that.
The Manchester American one of the most re-
spectacle papers published anywhere, regrets this
state OF things, on account OF the commentary
which it furnishes upon the character aid veracy
of the New Hampshire people, "-Rieh. Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-25

DooToRs DIFFER-"Gen. Scott is under the
control of Seward" -Democratic orators and
newspapers generally.
"You mistake the character of the man. He
will be bound by no man not the whole Wing par
ty, against his own convictions. Q,atna,'s
Letter.
Now, it is to be presumed that Gen. Quitman
has had rather better opportunities of Judging Gen
SCOTS character than Democratic orators and
newspapers, and hence We must take his opinion
in preference to theils.-ChQr ADJ.