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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

CORRESPONDENCE.
STAUNToN, March 9th, 1852.

STANTON, March 9th, 1852.
| Hon. BRIscoE G. BALDWIN,
DEAR SIR The people of the third judicial
section of the State, Of which this county is a
part, will shortly be called upon 10 elect Judge
of the Supreme Court of Appeals, of which
Court, you are al presen: oue.
We the undersigned, the Bar Of Augusta, are
deeply interested in the course which shall be
pursued in the organization of our government
under the new Constitution; particularly, are we
disposed that the largest possible range of selec-
lion shall be afforded, in filing the County and
Judicial offices now Immediately within the gift
OF the people This, we think, can best be eff
tected by leaving out of view The opinions up
on questions CT Federal politics of The various
candidates who may be presented for their SUI
TRACES, for, considerations of this character can
only serve 10 trammel the judgment Of the e.
lecor, while they do moi legilimately attach 10
the offices in question. This is orr conclusion
upon principle; did it need support from author
liy, we have only 70 refer 10 the fact, that the
contrary policy, 10 that we recommend, was
without single exception, deprecated by both
Radical Retolmers and Conservatives in The late
Conventional canvass
Entertaining these views, sir, we now, with
out distinction Of party, respectfully solicit that
you will announce yourself a candidate for the
Bench OF the Supreme Court OF Appeals. For
this Office, allow US 10 say, we conceive you are
eminently qualified your extensive legal attain
ments-the fruit of a long professional life
your high sense of justice, and your indomia-
bic energy, in the discharge of your public du-
ties, are familiar 10 Us all; beside these, the
learned and luminous opinions, which have il
Illustrated your judicia career afford usan nil sufi
cient earnest Of your future usefulness, should you
be continued by The popular voice in the office
which you new adorn.
We cannot conclude this call, sir, without
adding an expression Of the warm personal es
TEEN with which your many social virtues have
inspired us, $do but utter the general sentiment
Of This the county ofyour early adoption and your
home, when we subscribe ourselves, most SIN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17
Your friend and servant,
BRlSCOE G. BALDWIN.

The Japan Eapsditon.-It is understood that
the large squadron which is about being fitted out
urder Commodore Perry, with the oslensbe and
primary purpose of visiting Japan, is also design,
ed to keep an eye on the Sandwich Islands, and
to be in readiness to check any movements which
any foreign Power may be disposed omake against
that nation.-.N. Y. Com. .Adpctscr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

Sale of Intoricating Liqlors.-The license law
that has now passed both Houses OF The Stale he-
gslature gives the exclusive power TO p'lice, J"'
ries and 10 the Mayors and aldermen OF lheci'les
to make such laws and regulations Tor The sae' ~
prohibition Of the sa le OF Intoxicating liquors as
they may deem advisable, and to grant or WIN J.
huld licences from drinking houses or shops as a
majority of the citizens and voters ofany ward,
norsb town or city may determine by ballot
rhis act takes effect Immediately after lis passage.
lt has not ret been signed by the Governor.-.N.
0. P:caulule.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

o., Farmers will find an interesting COM
munication addressed to them, on the fourth
page of this paper. We hope our friend
CoLoNus will continue his contributions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

n9- The National InlelIigencer allading to The
RI mr,rs Of differences between this couBtry and
France, says that none exist, and there is prob
ability Of any arising. einfer from lis remarks,
that no dissatisfaction has been expressed by France
to our Government with regard 10 MIR, Riyes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

o. DR.. Gideon b. Smith, alias the "Locnst
King" announces that his subjects VIII appear
this year in Massachusetts and Connecticut. lhey
are now two or three feet below the surface, and
will emerge about the first ofJune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

ATTEMPT TO MURDER-We learn that
a family of slaves, numbering some SIX or
seven, belonging 10 Mr.. john BRAwFoRD,
near Greenviue, attempted to murder Mrs.
B., on Saturday last. during the absence Of
her husband in Rockingham. The timely
and accidental arrival of several gentlemen
of the nelghborhood released Mrs. B. from
her perilous situation. She had taken ref
uge and locked herself in one of the rooms
of her house, which the negroes were in the
act of forcing.
Four of the negroes, three women and
man, were brought TO Stanton and lodged
in jail on Sunday last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

ULTRA DEMocRAcY,-We frequently no.
tice most amusing specimens of the agrari-
an spirit of Modern Democracy in the pro-
ceedings of our Legislature. For instance,
on Saturday, while the bill providing for
County organization, was under considera-
ton, Mr.. MEEN moved to strike out all
the titles prefxed to the names OF Commits
sloners named in the Bill, such as Dr., Col,
sc. This was a NGEEH (mean) move
The idea of snatchiug a mans medical d.
ploma from his pocket, which he has &C
quired by hard study and at great expense,
Or of robbing Militia Captain of his we'll
earned name and fame, is shocking to our
sense of propriety. Fortunately for our
Commissioners the proposition failed Oh
Col. BELL, and Dr. McCHEsNEY and HAIR
RIs would have ''been no more than other
people,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

n,-The suit of n. p. Willis against Edwin For
rest, for an assault upon him some time ago IN one
of the Parks OF New York, was orough, to trial IN
that city on Monday week, and resulted IN YER
dict OF 50 600 Cor he IlaintlH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

Gd- Notice has been given in the Legislature OF
Ohio of a bill TO prevent any further settlement OF
eolured people in that State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

o. We must "Kecp it before" the can
didates that PAYMENT IN ADVANCE is requir-
ed for announcements by all the papers of
Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

&sa We have looked into Volume en-
titled, History and Statistics Of The State
of Maryland, according to the..returns of the
7th Census ofthe United States, 1S50-pre-
pared under the direction of the Secretary
of the Interior, by JOS. G. G. KENNEDY,
Superintendent of Census
The author says, in short preface, at
has never been designed to recommend the
publication Of the returns by the States IN
separate volumes but with the appreciation
of Congress, to publish the tables OF statis-
tics of the entire country in one, and the
historical, geographical and other facts con-
nected Herewith, in separate volamer de-
signing to comprise the whole in two vol
umes, similar, in size and appearance, to
the american archires."
A specimen of this I'd Volume is before
us. The industry, ability and discrimina-
lion exhibited throughout the work, are
highly complimentary to Mr.. KENNEDY,yet
a young man as we learn; and the result
has been model, in future, for census re-
turns of the United States, and the statis-
tics of each State. II would take volumes
to develop the exeellencies of this work in
its comprehensive scope, lucid arrangement
and minute detail. Suffice it to say 1t is
Jus. what the country needs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

nr;- The Tenth Legion announces John Kenney,
of Rockingham, and Giles Cook, of Warren, as
candidates fer the Judgship now filled by Judge
Samuels, who is candidate for the Court OF Ap-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

Ns, The Cuban prisoners released by the
Queen of Spain, arrived at New York on
Saturday last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17
LATER FROM EUROPE,

The steamer Asia arrived at New York on
Friday with Liverpool dates to the % ullimo.--
We have the following Geographic summary OF
her news.
ENGLAND.-In the House ofLords, on the 9Th
Of February, Lord Derby, the new Premier, in a
short address, announced the principles upon which
his administration would be governed. lie repu-
dated the franchise measure introduced by Lord
John Russell, and expressed his preference for the
principles oflhe American arffrat e than The free
trade system Of Sir Robert Peel. THIS programme
has been very well received in business circles.
1t was, however, declared unsatisfactory in the
House of Lords by Earl Grey and Lord Aberdeen,
who announced their intention to support Sir ROBE
Peel's free trade policy, but would support the
Ministry in other points.
Thomas Moore, the Irish poet, died al Ciaper-
ton Cottage on The Goth ultimo, aged II years.
FRANcE.-The approaching elections absorb al
most altogether the attention OF the Government
ar the people. No disturbances are h0weyer,a
pretended, as the Government is prepared for any
emergency.
II is reported that a note has been transmitted
from the Emperor Nicholas to President Napoleon
intimaling that the Cabinet of St. Petersburg will
not permit the President 10 assume the title OF En-
peror, or introduce new dynasty into Europe
Since the receipt of this the French and Austrian
Governments have been less friendly, as Nicholas
declares il Ausiriamoves one step to The assistance
of France in disturbing the treaty of Vienna, he
will march an army to assist Prussia. The feel
ing in Paris is that peace will be preserved.
Since the receipt OF the Czar's note to Austria
Napoleon had suddenly directed the French MIN
lister in Austria to protest against the recent aug
menaon of duties upon French merchandise.
The news from the Coniinental States is moi
ofgreat importance. Military PREPARATIONS conln'
ned to be made in view of the contingencies that
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

Tie IVhee!ing Bridge Goethe LegisIat ure
Of Ohio consists of one hundred and thny-one
members. One hundred and twenty one Of Them
have signed p, tlion 10 Congress, III which they
declare that the Wheeling Bridge is can all i'm
por,ant work for the safe and uniform transporta-
ton Of the United States Mail, aid for The ac-
commodalion of The travelling community Of the
whole valley of the Mississippi, and they there,
fore pray Congress to inlerposed to sustain the
BRIDGE by passing law 20 legalize the same as
the Great Western Mail Route. Congress, by
declaring the Bridge regular mail route, it is
conended. can rescue it from the unjust decision
of the Supreme Court 1t is 10 be hoped, them
This course will be taken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

Your friends and obi servants,
SamI CLARKE, IVm. Kinney,
Izos. j. Niche, d. s. Young,
JYm. Frazier, II. NJ Bell,
Wm. B. KaySer, Jno. B. Watts.
James H. Skinner, III. H. Robertson,
Nicho K. Trout, J. ~ Hcndren,
Breeze Johnson, Robert P. Kinney,
j. ". Myers, Hin. II. Harman,
Absalom Koiner, Bolirar Christian,
George Baylor, John H. Nc Cue,
3hos. J. Stuart, N. Il. Cullen,
r. ID. Hill, Jas. Cochran,
G. Johnson, IT,,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

VmLAINoUs OUTRAGE.-A correspond
emf, writing from Estaltne Furnace in this
County, says that horrible outrage was
committed on the person of Mrs. NANCY
McCULLocH, an aged and highly respecta-
bic widow lady living in the Little Calf
Pastures, on the 9th Of last month. 1t APP
pears, that some rufiian seeking employ
ment on the Railroad, applied to Mrs. M.
for board Having been refused he imme-
diately knocked her down, kicked her INTO
the yard, and beating her in shocking
manner, left her. She remained in this sit
uation for several hours and on the morning
of the 7th inst, died.
The perpetrator of this outrage is yet at
large, but it is hoped that he will be speed
lily arrested, and subjected to the severest
penalty of the law.
TEMPERANCE CoNyEsyIoN.-We pub
lish this week the proceedings of a Temper
ance Convention held in this place on Fri
day last, composed of delegates from nearly
every part of the County, and some also
from Rockbridge. The meeting was one of
the largest and most respectable we have
ever seen assembled. No advertisement
of a political meeting, we are sure, could
have brought together, at such time, so
many intelligent citizens of industrious bu-
siness habits. The object contemplated by
the Convention--the suppression Of mtem-
perance-must be generally approved what
ever may be thought Of the particular plan
proposed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

o. Boaaparte's house at Longwood, St Hele-
ma is now a barn the room no died in is stable !;
and where the imperial body lay in state may be
found machine for grinding corn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-22

meal but this merely In transit to the manufacturing
districts The other arrivals from ireland and coast
wise small, whilst the weeks exports to own
coast embrace 606l bb and 772 sacks Aour 268 qrs
Indian corn and 497 qrs wheat and to foreign ports
l030 bbls four The imports OF foreign grain and rue
snce last Tuesday have been Of small Importance The
transactions In grain market during the wssk have
been considerable ct advancing prices for wheat and
Hour Other articles have maintained late rates The
business at Corn Exchange this morning
iy active Friday last and Intervening days. but
the improvement IN price of wheat -four tie close
Of the week has been further aided tn
on ast Tuesday maj be called III iy %. pee bash
e on all descriptions Of wheat Is 20 Is per boil and
e3 70 20 per rack CT -. Tniis, g, N,te-
peas steady. Fne oats scarce. but there
American Shte. pei 70 lbs. 6s u a. Sd red and mixed
5s 80 q 5s % CBIntihu white o.. % 6s raj AMI
MIXED to. ID q O. 81 frpcn IS %. So. 81 Fiour-
western eatsl, per le6 lbs 2s pa, Phiataph,a AM
Bsmors 2!s Els 81 C4nadian BIS u 22s.; sour l5s
iSs "a Indian cnrn-Amrrean white, per $50 Ina
COS S2s yellow 27s 81 2ss mixed 25s Oh a g's 81
hye, pr 20 lbs IS Cd Ss Ga Indian meal, PER los
lbs, los los.
MANoHssIER STATS TSsnE TUESDAY EsEvrNs, Jan.
t-We have had little IL any change in cloth yarn
markets this week and to day feature has
red TO change that opinion Prices firm quite still
large business going The German aud Greek houses
are doing ttie and printers what may called
dull by comparison does there appear any iu,me
date chance OF things taking any decided turn that
thngs may be calculated upon as likely go smooth
" 80 long D. the cotton market remains so quiet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-22
THE CANAL LETTINGS.
More Developments In Politics and
Internal improvements.
Additional Names Of the Successful Bidders, and
Of The Unfortunate Applicants.
state Politics and State Contracts.

AE4cAet a1v s}ac ait,ioaal nanss 81 the BID
der successful aud other sise for the cana lettings
or contracts, which are creating much exc to
ment In the political circles The names Of the
fortunate bidders in separate lines and those OF
tie unsuccessful applicants in double columns.
Ponder over these lists
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-22

ERIE CANAL-MIDDLE DISSATISFACTION WORK.
No ~ seatfon IT. u'hom dtcard,d .4m't Of bis.
No 1855. ...... VIM. Lewis Ii q Morton Sl29.y
Iouer int IF Lourr Amt Of
Btddc's, Lower BIDS. Difdsrs fppsr Blii
4, Irri Il u
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-22

kiNKEL MEETING AT CALUMET, WIscoNsIN.--Thc
friends OF German liberty have made arrangements
10 mold meeting at Calumet, Saturday next at L.
NJ fer the purpoee Of taking steps raise their quota Of
the knkel Fund tor the revolution4ing Of Germany.
The money 10 be plsced at the disposal Of the Co
Revolutionary Committee, nov in London through the
intermediate committees and agents In the United states
Dr. kihfls forts IN raising this foDd have thu, far
been csoFisist,h SignA. suceesfoni III Lac Parrot,
lN tG.i
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-22
miscellaneous Items,

The ARCHBISHOP OF PARIS ARD THE PRESIDENT
When it was almost certain death to appear on
the Boulevards, the Archbishop of Paris called
upon the President at the Elysee. and requested
permission to 60 and offer the consultations Of reli-
yion in their last moments to the insurgents NOR
tally wounded behind the barricad His petition
was met by positive refusal on the part Of Loui,
Napoleen Nevertheless, after long expostua-
tion, which ended in nothing, however, the arch
bishop resolved, without permission, to exercise
the functions OF his holy Office, and expressed bis
determination 10 the President to that effect. The
President, however, unmoved by the courage and
religious zeal of the reverend father said, y gu
ehal not 20, Mopsegneur, and to prevent you | will
order q deachmentof so diers toiDvest your house..
Whereupon the arch bishop was conducted back to
bis residence in his carriage under the surveillance
of a military escort, aud two sentinels were sta
toned at the doorway during the remainder Of tho
day.
IRELAND-STATR or TIE COUNTRY extra
Ga.ate was published Saturday, containing the
Lord Iieutenant's proclamateps, under 18th VIC
toria, Of rho parishes Of Clontibret and Mucknow,
in the barony Of CremorIe, county OF Monaghan,
Derrynoose and Ready. baroncs of Tyranny and
Armagh, county OF Armagh. All arms and am
Inunition to be given up on or before tae oolh OF
December
/. sink in the i frs, u isar.vire cable tho
between Dover and lis Two of these wires arc
20 be for the exclusive use of government and two
gor commercial and general purposes The distance
between Holy head and kingst0gn, at which latter
place the wires will connect With these on the Great
southern and Western hallway at Dublin, Cork,
ard galway, viii require up wards OF sixty miles OF
cable. Or ,niee times the exteps Of that between
Dover ara Calais BY this means, whom effected
ire communication between England ard Irelaad
will like ;hat between London aud Paris, be al.
most instantaneous he proposed establishment
OF stcanpackets uet ween Galway aud New York
vii greatly accelerate the tranemi.sion # Ameri-
can rcwg BY this gcCnsy, as compared With the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-13

The New York Tribune has the following Geographic des-
patch as 10 the correspondence OF Commodities Morgan and
Long upon Kossu,h, which. it says, will not DC published
al least not Immediately.
Before the Mississippi arrived at Spczzia II had iransr!rcd
thai il was not HosSulhs intention 10 90 direct 10 me INT
led States 10 remain, ou! that he only intended a visit Tor
tho purposes he has disclosed since his ntrlvnl here; and
whan informed that the policy OF The United States vas non-
Intervention. he said he would feel inclined not In go 10 The
T. sra,es at Mi. He desired not - 60 In the L. States al all.
lie dssi:ci ni - 90 u receive mcre Pe1s'hai homage, oHt
was a!miug cr!y al III. freedom %! hs calnUy.
This ayowal as transmitted it1m Sp-ZZia IN heightened
coiors and reached Marsciiics before or simultaneously win
kossuih's arrival, and was a Cause OF tho oostructions he
met there
Alter he had gone on shore under he guarantee OF the
Consul that he would hold himself ocedlcnt TO the de'errii.
nation OF the French authorities In relation TO q passage
through France, the excitement arose in thai CITY, OF whirh
the public are already appiised. Owing 10 The events WINCH
occurred, The Consul addressed note 10 Capt. Long, that
he feared the proceedings were compromising The nag Of
The country, which note Capt. Long showed 10 hnssuth.
kossuih, looking upon this as on official act uf tie CON-
sui, replied and took q different view OF the case, assuming
that demonstrations OF such a nature would not BIZ looked
upon with any dis!avor by The American Government.
He then stated that being unwilling 10 be in q position OF
might involve them in any embarrassment, he would leave
The ship al Gibraltar and proceed TO England, and thence by
private conveyance 10 the United States. and leave II ID The
iutire, 10 decide on The justice Of ms views.
If yuu add TO This statement lie tact that IN some oil The
communications a little peiulance, a little puefiiiiy, and u
little want Of just appreciation OF The distinguished exile,
was displayed, you wiilhaSe the whole case as It VIII appear
when the correspondence shall be published, il that event
should ever happen"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-13
Correspondence Of The N. Y. Express.

NASTiINGTUS, JIN. OH.
The President, Mr.. Fillmore, is willing, ami ANXIOUS pub
lcly 10 announce his resignation Of all desire or wish TO be a
candidate tor re-ciectlon. His New York friends, and
the South and West generally, say, mo" Thus stand things
al nesent-but it is not likely they will stand so long.
liz case Nj. Fillmore, publicly refuses his name altogether
-as in private, nc has ali along refused II, Mr.. Webster, and
Gen. Scott utc the Wing canoiddtes- win Mr.. Crittenden
as contingency IN case there can't be agreement there
Alas. the days of Henry Clay are so numbered, as TO have
him thought Of as a candidate, hut little more.
Lsmue l Sawyer, ESP, Tor d number ofyears q representa-
tive In Congress from the State Uf North Carolina, died In
Washington city on Friday night, of q disease OF the heart.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-13

LATER FROM CALIFORNIA,

New YoRK, Jan. 1.-The steamer Daniel "eesier has
arrived from san Juun de Nicaragua with San francisco
dates To the 18Th of December, having on board S26o 900 in
gold dust,
Juan on The first OF December, with u demand fot reputation
on the rccen, outrage on the Promrtilcus.
From California we have. Information that the 1ecsn, IN
dian troubles ~ San Diego are settled and the troops dishacd-
ed. AT San FRANCISCO there %as no improvement Ia ous!'
ness or prices. The stock OF goods OIL hand was much
larger than the demand.
The miners, generally, IRE prospecting. There are accounts
of immense discoveries ct Bear river, III; They are contrndlc'
tory,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-13

TUT VIC LHIHFv'
AMELIA C~OUNTY.-All the voters nf both parties, and
no p,tly. are requested 10 meet al Amelia Cuurt House. on
The 4h THURSDAY in February, TO select a candidate Tor
the Ju!sesAip, under the new Constitution. II.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-13

BRAZILIAN OUTRAGE on THE AMERICAN FLAG
New York. Jan. l0-lnIeligcncr has been received here
that, on tie 20lh Of November, III lH;. 9, long. IS, lhc brig oI
war B:azitIa. tor Periam5acv, brought 10 ana ooai3ed Two
ANGLICAN vessels, and denlnndnd th,ir ptpcrs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-13

.ta meeting 0. the City Council, held last evening, ~
following gentlemen were reelected to the respective o"l 80
which they have filed during the past i"elSt o-'' , ~.
such efficiency Dir. Jno. rca!ce, Isl omee' 49,. p,lic..
n, c,en,,, white, 81 Officer of the Day Ponce;
:, w., y p,cs 81 Officer of the Day Police; a1r. 'onn
vi; WA o - =" IL otfssr OF The Day Police; and Ifos' 3
- -. Il thn City hnndS.