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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18
Fluvanna county, Va, Feb. 1852.

.D1esns Editors State politics are settled jOr
The present, and the pillows of partlzan feeling
which ragged short time ago, are quietly settling
down but there are unlnislakable signs of a bois-
ferrous spring campaign in the election -four County
Officers | wish 10 lay few plain facts before my
Wing brethren of this limehonGred old county,
through the medium of your valuable journal. We
have just emerged through one of the bltereSt po-
litcal warfares ever waged in Virginia, and espe-
ciay in this county; every effort was made 10
blaCken the character of George w. Summers, one
of the purest patriots of our land. Our opponents
contested every.inch Of ground and stopped 10 the
lowest shuttle of the dsmagogue. To break down
the Wing party of this county, they attempted 10
throw fire brands Of dissenlion in our ranks, and
5oased before the election (Which by The way is
their chief reliance for success) that they would
strike terror into the Wing ranks. Well, we all
know the resuIt-deleated by overwhelming ma
iorities, one and all-and old Augusta, thank God,
stands Wing to the core, having increased her ma
jorilv considerably under the new Constitution.
Fellow-clizens, now come 10 the point. No
soDner than our desperate opponents met with
Waterloo defeat than The shout is rained, BURY
the ha,cRet" give Wing and Democrat appela-
lions the go-by !" "Oh yes, Wing friends, we
will now heartily shake your paw; just reach it
out" They are modest enough 10 venture little
further. A defeated candidate comes up boldly and
takes the bull by the horns and vocileTousIy en-
claims Considering the extreme mOdesty Of the
man, 90 for Fulton and Abney for Clerks of the
County and Superior Courts! Oh yes,honest 10
cuiocoism is willing TO make fair divide! They
also argue their numbers entitle them TO share
of the offices, but are dumb as oysters about dis
ircting the State into "shoe strings" to sllie The
voice of DC, 600 freemen in the Halls Of Congress
What right have our opponents 10 look tor Office IN
Augusta, with Wing majority of7l22 Is 1t by
an ncessant war on our principles and men--by a
buse of the principles old Augusta has aiteclionae-
ly cherished since the days Of Washington eX-
hort my Wing brethren throughout the county, to
stand by their flag he organized be read y TO battle
on all occasion as band of brothers in a noble
cause, watching with Argus eyes every movement
Of our ireacherous political adversares. II the
Democrats had majority of vote in the county,
''they would laugh al our calamity and mock when
our fear comeh," and devil take the Wing that
would ever get an office of honor or profit in Au-
rusta. Then feow-cilizen Wings, be united, be
firm, and if unfortunately we should quarrel about
who shall fill the important offices, call Conven-
ton that qcM reflect The ,ciN Of the Wigs Of The
co,n,sy and form regular Wing ticket the only
sure road 10 success. ! am not yel half through
with this "yarn" but leslI tfespass too much On
vour patience, will close for the prcsznt
CITIZEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

COMMON CoUNCrL.-A meeting of this
body was held on Monday evening last
Mr.. JOHNSON rendered his resignation as
Agent of the Corporation to represent its
stock at the general and other meetings of
the junction Valley Turnpike Company
His resignation was accepted and Mr.. JNo.
A. HARTMAN was appointed in his stead.
The Mayor presented the petition of Mr..
C. II. SAUpE for the use of the water from
the town pipes in his contemplated Bathing
Establishment. Referred to the Water Com
mittee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

Candidates for The Presidcacy.-Ihe Demo
cratic State Convention Of Texas have put in nom
ination for the Presidency, General Samuel HOus-
ton. The jackson Association of New Orleans
have named The Hon. Stephen a. Douglas as a
suitable person to receive the nomination of the
Baltimore Convention, for the Presidency.
The Wings Of kenon county, Kentucky, re-
commend Mllard Fillmore as the next Wing cam
didate for the Presidency.
The NJ. Y. Courier and Enquirer slaos that a
meeting is proposed to be held in the city Of New
York, on the 4,b of March next, to nominate the
Hon. Danio; Webster for the Presidency, subject
to the appEoyalofa Wing National Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

THE RICHMOND TrMEs.-This paper has
been purchased by Messrs. CARTER H. IR-
WING, MARTIN P. ScoTT and john ScoTT.
1t will be edited by Messrs. IRVING and j.,
SCOTT, both of whom have had some expe-
rience in the business, as editors Of the
Lynchburg Patriot and Richmond Hhig, re-
spectively,) assisted by Mr.. THos. BAILIE,
the present associate editor. The Times
will continue to be sterling Wing journal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

FROM MExICo.-A Correspondent, Of the N. Y.
Times writes from the Mexican capital that Santa
Anna, coniemp!ales invading Mexico through AGA
p:co, on the west coasts, where the correspondent
says, al The munitions of war are daily accumulat-
ing in warehouses Of the leading Sananis,as.
All The officials in that State (Guerrero) are
Santa Annals friends. Gen. Alvarez the Governor,
is almost omaipCien, firm friend Of the great con-
spiraior, and bitter enemy Of President Arista.-
He has plenty of arms, and can call into the field
II 900 Indians al any moment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-We are re-
ouesied TO state, for the information OF the
public, that Temperance Meeting will be
held Tomorrow Thursday evening in the
Lecture Room Of the Presbyterian Church
Addresses may be expected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

SS- The Richmond Enquirer announces
that it is the determination of the Demo-
cratic majority in the Legislature to elect
members OF their own party to all the Off
ces in the Capitol.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18
IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.

New YoRx, Feb. 12-The American mail
steamer Pacific arrived at her wharf at O'Clock
this afternoon, after stormy passage of | days,
bringing Lverpol dates to the 2Sih OF Jan.
FRANcE-Pnris, Jan. 27.-The Moneur to-day
publishes the names of II members Of the new
Senate and officers Of Government. NJ Baroche is
named as Vice President ard is 10 preside over the
Senate in the absence Of President Napoleon
There are also thiriy.i0ur Councillors Of State
named.
The Monitcur contradics the rumors Of fresh
measures severity about TO be adopted on the part
of the Government.
Napoleon has published decree abTogatng that
of the late Provisional Government abOlshlng all
titles To mobility.
The decree despoiling the Orleans family of their
property has caused the retirement OF M Dupln and
NJ. Monialamberi.
The impression is gaining ground in Paris that
Louis Napoleon will seek an early opportunity 10
provoke a war with England, the probabilities of
an invasion being earnestly discussed. The atlen-
ton of the whole country is thoroughly aroused in
regard to the national deencPs, and extensive meas
ures of preparation were contemplated.
The French papers state that in consequence OF
the engineers strike in England large orders for
machinery have been received in France
A Paris correspondent writing 10 The London
Standard says that the Presiden, enierIans no war
like intentions, and That the conscrIpt system Will
be abolished.
acknowledgement, Jan. %. noon,-Ihe Ia
test intelligence by telegraph from London brings
The announcement that the report OF the threatened
investor Of England by Napoleon was current IN
lha, city The Government has ordered 5O.OOU
stand Of arms from Brmingham,& 25,Co0 troops 10
London.
The London Daily News says that an order has
also been sent recalling three of the principal ships
of war stationed on The Tagus to return with all
despatch TO England.
The formation of volunteer rife corps in London
is attracting much attention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

The PRIgTRs AND THE SAsBArH.-Ail the dali
y papers of Richmond have entered into an ar
rangement with Tie Typographical Society, for the
abolition of Sunday labor in their offices. The So
ciety itself, have unanimously resolved that they
will not "wu!k on The Sabbath day or night, un-
der any circumstances, for any employer in thd
city,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

SJ-See the advertisement of Mr.. HENRY
MERRILL, of Greensboro, Georgia. We
are informed by friend that the situation
is very desirable one to Millers. Some
further information in reference to 1t may
be obtained at this Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

Liberal COMMUNICABLE Mission
,ary meeting held in the Methodist Episco-
pal Church of this place, on Sunday night.
the 9Th inst, after addresses by several res
ident Clergymen, the sum of two hundred
and forty dollars was contributed by the
congregation to the Missionary Society OF
that Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

es- In the piece published on our first
page headed "The Bath OF Blood the date
should be 1910 instead of 1910.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

&C. The last instance of English eccentriciiy is
the desire Of wealthy Brion 10 marry the Coun-
tess Of Bocarme, who was accused Of helping to
poison her 5rothsr in Belgium last year. She re,
fused him. and he died recently, leaving her
legacy Of 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18
For the Enquirer.
TO THE VISITORS OF THE INSTITUTION FOR
THE DEAF AND DUMB AND THE BLIND.

TO THE VISITORS OF THE INSTITUTION FOR
THE DEAF AND DUMB AND THE BLIND.
You will probably be called on in few months,
to fill an Important office in this institution vacated
by the lamerted death of Rev. Mr.. Tyler. Much
depends on the character Of the selected, in sus
tanning the reputation Of the Institution and pro-
noting its increasing usefulness.
While no unreasonable prejudices against north
ern gentlemen, should influence our minds, you
duubllesssfeel, in common with all Firginians Of
right views, that if we can fill such an office as
this, by native Of our own State, il is highly pref
cradle to going abroad for an incumbent. This can
now be done. We have residing in Monroe coun-
ty, gentleman every way qualfed-Hev. ). r..
Houston. MIR. H. is native Virginian, prepared
himself for the business Of teaching deaf mutes and
was six years thus successfully employed in Phil
adelphla. By birth Virginian and gentleman,
by education scholar and teacher, and by the
grace of God, a christian and a minister, he seems
TO be pointed out as the very man for the place
1t is believed that Mr.. Fl. could have received this
appointment when the Institution was established,
but he was then in Greece. After having prepar-
ed himself FOR the office OF deafmute teacher some
years since, he sought to find employment as such
in Virginia. The pubic sentiment was not then
pIepdieu iul oS'aViIohihS 'hO i"S''u'O"' w WI I"
warm sympathy for the destitute in foreign lands
and paraking Of the feeling for Greece which eve
ry where prevailed, he accepted a commission as
missionary and abored accepta5y and usefully
as SUCH till by the death Of his wife and illness Of
his child, with otker untoward events. he was OBJ
liged TO return 10 his native State. With mind
well stored and culivated-imprOved by foreign
travel and mature in all its faculties, lie is now in
the prime of manhood pursuing an humble bu, hon
orable sphere of service in Monroe County. Mr.
II. has not The least inima,ion of this nomination
being made-whelher he would now accept such
an office is no, known to the writer. Blu, you will
find i: impossible to procure the services Of more
competent man and this mode Of presenting his
claims to your notice, is adopted as the best cslcu-
lated to secure his election. His capacity fur teach
ing is unimpared understand, tina, on visit 10
the Institution a few years since he made an ad
dress to the pupils as ineligible as gratifying
You will doubtless feel the deep responsibility you
incur before the State in making an election for
this office, and act accordingly.
A VIRGINIAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

RICHMOND WHIG.-Mr. ED. VIM. JOHN
SON has relinquished his connection with
this paper. II will hereafter be conducted
bv Mr.. MosELY its former Editor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

.Nsw Gold Dollars and Gold half Dollars
"Observer," the Washington correspondent oil The
Phlladelp hia Ledger, says:
81 have lust seen the new gold dollar pieces sent
dawn from the Philadelphia mint 10 the Hon u ,.
Hous,on Chairman of the Committee of Ways
and Means. The coin consists Of flat ring on
which there is superscriplon, but no head as
the Mace for putting a head is cut out. Inc only
objection to this kind Of coin is the delTlilon 10
which i, seems to me it must be very liable. VA
fine other hand, the coin may be carried on string
"A most convenient and safe way OF carrying
money. Half dollar gold pieces not yet called Tor
bv sny law, have been sent down, and look very
prelty. These hall.dolar gold pieces would DO
more convenient still than The dollar pieces, and
may be carried in tie same way"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

e Ex-Governor SMITH. of Virginia and
Col. WELLER, of Ohio, are candidates lor
the United States Senate, in California
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

O. The Valey Wig publishes the account Of
the cave containing skeletons and quantity of
gold coin, said to have been discovered Buch-
anan, BoIeIourt County, and expresses the belief
tina; the story will turn gu, to be not strictly COR
rect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

o. An old custom has been revived at the pres
ent session of the Massachusetts legislature, which
is, for the yoangest member of the Senate to pre-
sent 10 the oldest member hat and eaus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

Ga- The Athens (Ga.) Herald says that the
gold fevcr has played sad havoc with the male
population in upper Georgia this winter, and un-
dersiands that in Iumpkin county there are scarce.
" enough men left 10 lake care Of the women and
children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

~ Charles Lenox colored, f5r many years the
porter at Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass
fell dead few days ago. lie leaves fortune Of
40. COO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

Q5- John F. Champion has received the APP
pointmcnl Of Minister Of Great Britain 10 this coun-
try. Sir. Henry Lyilon Buwer has been appoint
ed Minister to the Grand Duke Of Tuscany for
reasons regarding his health.
Mr.. Champion was the late Secretary Of the Brit
ish Legation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

ne A trial about the right OF property in calf,
lately took place at Burlington, Iowa. The dill.
Guilty lay in the color of The cals tau; The wl'ness
of the plaintiff swore the tail was white those OF
Inc defendant, that L %as black. The Court was
occupied .wo days with the case; the jury stad
Gil, ill midnight and could not agree, and new
trial is to be had the costs already amount TO
$500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

Co. Ladies in Paris. this winter, wfar cloth
cloaks like those of gentlemen, aud carry their
hands in the pockets IN The Sides.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

DC. A Paris letter in The Y. 7. Commercial,
speaking of the ndividualilies of The French usur-
per, says
The personal character of Louis Napoleon is
somewhat engmalcaI. His mother, Horiense
Beauharnose, was awoman Of exceedingly bad life,
however history may have CLOSED her annals. Be-
fore marriage, she had two children-one by Ma
poeon, which died early the other by French
MANI. Fahau,--lhe present De Moruy, late
Minister Of the Interior Louis Napoleon, born
after her marriage with Louis Napoleon, king of
Holland, is very generally regarded as the natural
son of Dutch admired. notorious IS the qneen's
lover. His physiogomy, his complexion, his air
and habits are all Dutch. He is slow and :aciturn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

The Maine Liquor Lmc.-It is stated that the
petitions 10 the New York Legislature for law
prohibiting the sale of intoxicating drinks, similar
to the one in force in Maine, contain three hundred
Thousand signatures, and that the friends Of the
measure expect to increase the n,mber TO nearly a
million. 4 cal! has been issued in the city Of n.
York for meeting of those opposed to such law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

0S- Mr.. Rob't Burns. grandson Of the Ioet, has
been murdered by pirates On The coast of Borneo,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18
FOR THE spECT AToR.

.Messrs. Editors Permit me 10 bring the fol
lowing Communication extracted from The Rich
mond Enquirer 10 tho attention Of the Board of
Visitors OF the Virginia Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb and the Blind. The gentleman alluded 10
as a fit successor 10 the lanened MIR. TYLER, is
well known TO many in this community; and we
have no doubt his appointment would give general
satisfaction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

o. During The past year Al ,0H.imngranis
landed in Canada, and Of this number upwards Of
30,000 were Irish,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

de- "a Subscriber" will appear 81 It week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18

.lnother Corp dEiatef Nap0leOn;-The last
act of note perpeirated by Louis Napoleon. is the
discarding the Madam BonaparIe, his mistress and
the mother of his children, "a lady said TO have
been born in Batimore,) preparatory TO the espon-
sal Of Royal Princess, from one Of The reignng
houses Of Europe. 1t is SAID she has been banlshed
from France like leon-expelIed from Paris By
force,wh the children Of The Usdrper in her arms,
and compelled to seek an asylum in England.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-07-01
AGRICULTURAL.
From the Herald and Ere. Press
Killing Indian Corn.


M. LedcU-lt is mootcd question in the osricultu-
rnLw"rId and will probably long remain undecided
QUO, whether Indian Corn should be KILLED. For nv
part must confess that both observation md cx-
rrrience have COW need me that ii should l do
tend discuss the subject phi ,opbicslly this
"a, but merely to the result e experiments. In
the summer Of 1850 had piece of corn-comprisng a.
bout acrehalf of which hed up with broad CO.
meal hill ut the last hocing, The other being left fat
Both plans were decidedly good, and both had received
the quantity Ut manure, md precisely the cultivation
with the exception above named. In July there came
heavy tornado, und the in bcsh pieces much
FRUSTRATED but examining found that the billed piece
was broken oil, in many indeed in almost every
hill VIII IT, the untitled or level part had escaped The
Consequence that the plants the Iatcr ro.e viii
those the former lid but retained great extent
the tecumben position they had been compelled to
by the wind There alsc very percrpble different
ia the quantity Of crop in favor o the mer Now let
.cxanc the for this. Wien fresh soil brought
up around the stalk it induces fresh evolution of brace
lateral and this time fresh of dir,
made. But the brace roots. do tcnd in vcrr
powerful degree, the support Of the plant they ara
superciathe soil is light and they sway with the
swSying of the plant Besides, the effect If tho dirt !.
blanch and render brittle the portion Of he stalk
around which is placed and liable to ., mn
of before moderate wind. Ii no dirt was 10 be
brought up tho original ateas or brace root. would *
tend themselves mcguire size and energy and be anu
by their magnitude and strong hold upon firm soil of sup
porting he plant in wind. NV plan is to pp, 50 =,
10 have the both ways of the piece, G cro.-
zach other at right angels, which admits working
crop with the harrow cuyator and to keen the AIR.
face entirely icrd- There is philosophy whntevrr
in making any elevation ubove the roots so fnr IA n
support Of the plants is concerned and must be o,vj
ous think every rejecting person. that he csposur.
Of of surface dry time as in the case
ofhilling. must increase the effect Of drought.
AGRICOLA
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-07-01
EIObcnsas KS Liver Pills.

No Of the sy-t,m j. ahir 10 li-ensc- th,.
LIVER. it serving hlierr purify the llond rr
giving the proper secretion :" III. bill; that NY
wrong action of the Liver fl the other imp rtani
parts Of the and results varip-ly ia Livrr Com
plunt Jauudicc. bySp psia. g.. We should. there
fore, watch every symrr mtai might ndirntr wrong
action Of the Liver. These r- bc . composed ni
ROOTS aud PLANTS furnished nature to heal the
SICK: Namely 1T. An EXf ECIORAN'r, which mug.
men,s the secretion fr IN tho Pulmonary mem
hrac. prnnorcs the discharge Of scrrcicd matter
2nd. An ALTERNATIVE. which changes in some ink
plicahe md inS"sr the cciain morbid nrti"n
Of the system. 3rd A TONIC. which gives fon~ md
strength I" the ncrv"u- syicn renewing hcnlth aud
visor all parts of rle body 3h. CATHARTlC.
which in perfect harmony with tie other ingrri-
cnts and operating the Eowo-. and -x,cng the
Whole mass 1T corrupt and viaicd matter and purify
ns the Blood which dc>r,y- dis. and hculth
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-07-01

"AVE YOU a SARE1 Not . KNOB or
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Or CHEST any Of the other kind. once suPros
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les, hut q geuuaiue Sala0amdcr Safe,
made by e. RICH & CO., orthcirsuccc.sors EARNS
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claim your serious consideration
FIesT.-Woula not he destruc ion # your valuable
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economy .el tiat outlay rather than the
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lest they should lose their book. aud be thus rendered
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hcrce-t fire.
NKw YonK, December 90. 1851.
Mr--rs. Strsrns & Marvin. o Rich 4 Co.
No lac, Water street, New York:
SIRs when the fire consuming my place Of hn
sncss. No. 9l6 Pearl street. was absent in Rrnn-ear
county testing cleaning apparatus nrrr,n
with nv Excesinr Thre- her and did not read the
until frnrfi it ln'r myi,ooks.
which were placed in Of Safes purchased If SIR
Marvin year My fears allay'd when
fund it ssary upon my return To- apply the Cr'on
water N h.trs bcfure was enabled up
..ratns nrr which i, required fit four h"r- of alor
md application Of to raise the Sala nand"r from
asly bed. You may Judge If my anxiety during This