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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

SUPPORTING THE ADMINIsTRATIoN.-Th New
York Evening Post" is now one of the main
stays Of President Pierce. and thus expresses the
views of its wing of the Democracy
"1'he Baltimore platform, SO far as relates to
the slavery question, is mere lumber already
practically. it is obsolete as the idea of United
States Bank; and if the present administration
persists in keeping it before the public as the prom
nent idea of its policy, it will find itself in the
condition of all who come hating behind the times;
it will find itself deprived of support and placed
in minority by the acts of the very men who
wear the livery on which it places 50 much stress
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12
County and pnrisa Levy.

The County Court Of Bedford is the frs. which
has adopted the ad ralOrem tax on property, in
stead of the poll tax on persons, for raising the
| County revenue This was done underline fourth
section Of the fty-third chapter of the Code which
authorizes majority of the Justices present, when
all have been summoned to consider the measure,
to order the levy for the County and Parish to be
laid ''f0r certain sum on all free males over SIX
teen years of age, Gnd also on other subjects in
GLIDING slaves, for certain per, ceRtum upon the
amount of taxes thereon" That is, not only on
''titheabes" as heretofore, but on all property in
proportion to its value, on which the State tax is
laid
This is but adopting for the County taxes the
principle established by the New Constitution in
leYying the taxes for the State 1t was popular
argument in the canvass for New Constitution,
that the only just way Of raising revenue for the
support of government, is by apPortioning the bur-
den of taxation to the value of property each per-
son possesses,-inasmuch as government is princi-
paly necessary for the protection of property, and
the disbursement of the public revenue is often for
the improvement of property, and the benefit of
property holders. fthe argument is good for the
State, it ought to be good for the several counties,
as they are but so many integrant parts of the
State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

&C. We have noticed Of late various complaints
in certain papers, Of delay in the construction of
the Central Railroad and manifestation Of very
deep solicitude for the speedy completion OF that
work to Stanton. All feel like interest, no
doubt. in the construction Of the road, as soon rs
possible We were informed, until recently from
the same sources, we mistake not, that it was
going on well. and that commendabe efforts had
been made to finish the road to Stanton at an ear
y period. But suddenly we hear Of much COM
plant about hardness in its prosecution; and the
great disadvantage that the public would be sub
ected to ii it is not in operation by the appointed
time. How is it though that just at this time such
special socitude is shown, and this occasion is ia
ken to make known complaints on the subject of a
character that were not before disclosed TO the pub
ic2 Heretofore the blame has been attached 10
the work at the tunnel and it was represented
that the opening the rest of the road to Stanton
only awaited way to pass the mountains. Is a
change Of other officers in the Company contem-
plated, as we'll as State Proxies and Directors and
is it contemplated to get any one in particular in
Colonel Fontaine's pace, as President, to "push
the work more vigorously" Some further dis
closures in this matter may turn up before long
Richmond Whig
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

TIE DEMOCRATIC PRosPEcT.-Ion, the Wash
inglon correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, says
that, from his own information and observation
1.-The Democrat" party, controlling both Houses
with large maiorities, will not be unit either In
feeling or in action An organization already ex-
lists within that party, and OF much more extern
sive and profound character than is generally
known, the aim of which will be to thwart the
designs of the administration, whatever they may
be, and to embarrass, if not to humiliate it,
There's the prospect for "the harmonious" SC
look QUIT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

A MEXICAN EMPIRE.-Santa Anna, it is said
intends to proclaim himself Emperor as soon as his
plans can be completed and his proposed army Of
$4,000 men organized. In a recent speech TO his
troops. at the capital. he referred somewhat OBJ
securely TO campaigns in which they would haveto
prove their valor The new Mexican Minister to
Spain. late Mexican consul to Havana,i is to be re-
called for his completely in the affair of the Lady
Suffolk, SLAYER. Santa Anna, it is also said, has
written to the Captain General, pointing ont the
necessity of his Immediately sending back the Yu-
catan Indians. A rigid censorship of the press is
maintained, and the enemies of Santa Anna, as
well as all suspected Of opposition to his imperial
projects. are to be seized, and imprisoned or ban
ished. Already several political prisoners are con-
fined in the fort at Vera Cruz, and one hundred
and fifty others are banished from the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

@s- We have before us the October No. Of
"The Schoolielow, Magazine for Boys and
Girls" We have heretofore recommended it as
an excellent publication, calculated to disseminate
healthful moral influence and at the same time
entertain the reader. 1t is published at 697 Broad
way New York, at 81 per annum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

0o-"A Democrat of 1924" proposes in the Bal
tmore Patriot to raise the name Daniel s. Dick
enson, of New York, for President in 1856, and
to associate with him for the Vice Presidency some
sound States Rights man ofthe South. The main
reasons given are that the constitutional Democrats
have been betrayed by President Pierce, arl he.
he has proved humbug.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12
Ns.Three litlle nerro children beIonring to DA

N9-Three little negro childrenbclonging to DA-
vIp FULrz, Esq, of this place, and living on his
plantation, four miles northwest ofStaunton, were
poisoned last Saturday afternoon by eating the
seed of the jamestown weed. A physician was
sent for and the proper emetics Sc, used in time
to save their lives. The jamestown is now ri
pening and it would be we'll for parents to caution
their children against it. The seed are said to
have pleasant taste and effect person very sin
gularly after eating them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

The CAMDEN BIGAM1sT.-Th celebrated Cam
den bgamist, DR.. w. III. Hunter, was arranged
at Camden, n j., on Wednesday, and peadgull
ty to two bills of indictment charging him witt
marrying Jane Smith and Sarah Buck. The
court room was crowded to excess to see this
"marrying man." and the curiosity of the ladies
was such that a strong extra police force had to be
employed to keep them from eating the fellow mp
It is probable that the other charges will not be
nressed against him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12
Phren0logy.

Professor HOLLAND, the blind Phrenologst, is
now In this place at the Virginia Hotel, and offers
his professional services to thepublic. He is high
ly recommended by the press and by distinguish
ed gentlemen in various parts of the county,
The LynchG,~g Erprsss says, "He isa high toned
gentleman, aud without exception the most skill
full phrenologist we ever saw"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

e5- The Federal Court adjourned on Wednes-
day last. The Counsel for the United States
Government not boipg able to attend at this term,
the Harper's Ferry case which was expected to
be tried, was continued, an order for survey being
entered only. The Commonwealth and civil
docket which has now grown quite large was con-
tnued 10 the next torn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

No. Mr.. John A. Dix seems to be loosng caste
with his Free soil Democratic friends in New
York, by his efforts to make friends among the
slave States. The Evening Post, hitherto his
steadfast adherent trusts, for his own sake that
there may be no occasion for him to continue his
Georgia correspondence any further, though, the
Post adds, ''his position now stands more in need
of explanation than it did before the correspon-
denco commenced" This s cut Of tbs flying pan
into the fi!e.-.Nor HeratG
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12
WHAT TAIL OUR CAT HAS GOT rive copy

WHAT A TAIL OUR CAT HAS GOT 1--WE copy
he following from the Morning Mail:
The following are the associate proxies in the
Dismal Swamp Canal Company.
Cincinnatus w. Newton, Tazewell Taylor, and
George Mcintosh of Norfolk
DR.. Graham will, before the next meeting of
the Board at their request, visit the work for the
purpose of enquiring into the condition of tha mon
cy market and examining the various internal inn
proyements in that section of the Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

Co It is reported that gross outrage was per,
petrsted by the Peruvian authorities at the Chin
cha guano islands on some American seamen, on
the 18th Of August. The Government. at Wash'
ing:on are investigating the matter,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

RISE IN CENTRAL RAILROAD SrocK.-Sales
of this stock we're reported to us yesterday by Da
vid Anderson, Jr., as having been made by him al
$500.
At a time when the Republican indicator OIL
is maleasance and want of confidence in the con-
duct of affairs on this road, we cannot but think
the above will be looked upon as a significant and
expressive fact tending to establish the injustice o
its conclusions Morning yNait.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12
Coop HoPE FOR IRELAND.-A gentleman ii
Ireland, writing to his friend in Washington CT

Coop HOPE FOR lRELAND.-A gentleman in
Ireland, writing to his friend in Washington On
the subject of the great Dublin Exhibition says
The Irish lace and muslin work is also extreme
ly beautiful This is branch of industry which
had it origin IN the charitable exertions Of few
ladies during the famine years prior to which there
was scarcely anything Of the kind done in Ireland.
So great is the change now, that the last statis;i-
cal report states that fur hundred thousand per-
sons in various parts Of the island, are more or less
employed in this kind Of labor. and the produce
comes To several millions sterling. Some, as the
mothers and elder children, are only engaged in
ornamental sewing for a part Of their time the
younger ones, boys as we'll as girls, fully employ
ed. Teachers have been imported from Belgium
and France to model school in Dublin, where
every variety Of bobbin lace is now made, and
from whence trained pnpils are scattered over the
country. So that in few years Ireland will pro-
duce lace and frippery enough for all the world |!
At present the 100000 engaged cannot supply
fast enough the demand, especially since the Aus
tralian market has been added to the others. This
activity of labor, together with the drain of popu-
aton from emigration, has advanced the prices OF
everything here. and at the same time added great
y to the comforts of the laboring poor. A rapid
change for the better seems at last dawning for
poor ireland, if the politicians will only let us a
lone. In politics, however, weare as bad as ever"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

The intelligence brought by the Baltic, of the
progress of the Expedition, is of such highly lR-
teresting nature, that we are justified in deyotlng
more space to it than that occupied by the tele-
graphic dispatches. The Commodore, with the
steamers Susquehanna and Powhatan, and the
ships of war Plymouth and Saratoga. left Loo
choo on the Sd ofJuiy for Japan While the fleet
was in the neighborhood Of Napican ,(or more pro-
baby Napakiang,) the Susquehanua and Saratoga
went on II cruise Eastward, and touched at seve-
raj beautiful islands, where they distributed live
stock. They also touched at an island named
i Bonan. To their surprise they discovered few
European residents, consisting ofEnelish, Scotch,
Irish and Spanish, who had left whalers and es-
tablished themselves there. Amongst them were
about eleven women. The Governor of the island
is Scotchman. He claims the island as his own,
and has been settled there about twenty years.
He has family of several children, one of whom
was drowned few days before the Susquehanna
| touched there, in endeavoring to cross the BAR
At this place the Commodore made his purchase
of ten acres of land for government coal depot,
at a cost of fifty dollars. The island is mountain
Gus, and the harbor excellent, having from eigh-
teen to twenty tathoms OF water at the anchorage
Shellfish such as Holsters and crayfish, abound !;
there are plenty of wild goats, while plums, bana-
mas, plantans and other varieties of fruit, are a.
bundant on the island.
The Gazette du Weser of September 9Th under
date of Amsterdam, says: at is stated that the
Russian Government has resolved TO resist the at
tempts of the Americans against Japan, and that
the Russian squadron which recently sailed for
these seas, was intended for that purpose"
The Russian Government has sent for Professor
Siebold, who resides on the banks ofthe Rhine, to
obtain from him every information relative TO ia
pan and the best means to be adopted defeat the
attempts of the United States. NJ. Sebold is well
acquainted with Japan. having resided there for
many years, and still maintains correspondence
with Japan notables.
The Dutch Government is said to be pleased
with this determination of the Cabinet of st. Pc
tersburg, as the Americans also threaten the Dutch
Archipelago, as the affair Of Capt Gibson proves,
and as moreover. the English press express them
selves in favor of the Americans, and have lately
endeavored to throw dscred! on the Dutch rule
in the East Indies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

ns. We have been requested to announce that
there will be meeting Of the Central League
OF Augusta county, at Union Hall in Staunton, on
the last Saturday in this month. All persons In
terested are invited to attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12
AYER's CHERRY PEcroRAL.-Ne believe II

AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAL.-We believe this
to be an excellent preparation, and shall therefore
not hesitate to recommend it to our readers. |,
has been tested in numerous instances in this city
and in several which have come under cur own
observation, it has accomplished what other popu.
lar medicines and some ofour most sklluI physi-
clans had failed to accomplish perfect cure, in
cases of (apparcntly) confirmed consumption
It is the only medicine for this disease which we
can heartily recommend Temperance Adbocate
Prov. r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

TIE WHlGs OF New YoRK.-Many years
have elapsed, says the New York Commercial,
since the Wing state Convention assembled in SO
harmonious and cheerful spirit as that which was
held at Syracuse on Wednesday. Those who
pronounced the Wing party dead, or in an incu-
rabe decline, must now admit that they greatly
mis,ook the symptoms. The party is not only
alive, but vigorous, hearty, active, and in the full
possession of its best and noblest faculties. This
is proved by the business like character of the
Conventions proceedings, the thorough fraternity
displayed by its members, and the selection of a
fnIl State ticket, that is universally acceptable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12
Cold Weather.

Jack Frost having made his appearance already,
we hope those of our subscribers who pay their
subscription in Wood will bring us few loads
Immediately, as we cannot work without Are.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

NJ The returns from Georgia indicate that
roux,os, the Democratic candidate for Governor,
has zee, oisc.ed BY ak7u: SEQ majority,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

sion to China has been offered to the Hon. Gro.
", DALLAS, Of Pilsdelpha.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

os- The American Board of Missions held its
annual meeting in Cincinnati on the 9Th. The
annual report shows the receipts to have been, for
the past year, $4,000, and the expenditures
3l4.OO0 The report from the Prudential Com
mttee shows the whole number of members, ISL,
the whole number Of tnissiona aries, 800; number Of
missions, e. stations, 40
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12

% The Richmond Wing regularly fails TO ar
rive here two or three times week. From the
End 10 the 9Th instant we received but one paper,
and that was day behind hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-12
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

eS- The Gar of Russia has added 10 his nu-
merous titles that of 'lhe God fearing Sovereign"
(soverau cragnant Dieu } which tide is duly re-
corded in the new issue OF the Imperial Almanac.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-04-28
AUsrR .LIAN srEAMsHIP COMpANY.

TINE Companys magnificent new steamship GOLD
l. EN- AGE, 5000 TONS will be dispatched for Port
Philip Melbourne, and Sydney, Australia, about the
18th of May. This steamship is Of tho size and
strength and in every way equal to the Collins line
of steamers being 400 feet in length 43 feet beam,
and SO feet hold. She Is double diagonally braced
with iron bars and every improvement that expert
and science suggest has been adopted Her
accommodations for rst second and third class pas
sengers believed to be superior to any steamer
built Her model is unequaled, and it is conh-
IDENTIFY expected that she will make the trip from New
York to Australia within so days, stopping only Mt
the Cape of Good Hope to coal Passengers may re-
y that every attention will be paid to their wants,
and that the ship will be literally supplied with every
comfort. An experienced surgeon will be attached
to the ship.
Rates of Fare. - First cabin ladies saloon, 1915
first cabin, upper saloon $3.50; second cabin. lower
saloon, $275 third class, forward $500. Children
under twelve years of age, half price. Eight cubic
feet of baggage allowed each passenger, not exceed
ing 200 pounds in weight. Books are now open A
remittance of half the amount will secure berth
balance to be paid within 30 days before the time of
sailing For freight or passage apply at the office OF
tho Company, or to j. HOWARD SUN,
March 24-6t Agents "a Broadway N. York
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RICHMOND, INDIANA, Dec. 80, 1852.

To the Editor of the National Era.
labor under discouragements, the causes of
which should not exist in the nineteenth GEN.
fury. have relied much on the power of the
Christian religion, and in this have been dis
appointed. Modern Christianity and the world,
like Plate and Herod, have made friends, and
cannot be relied on in this our day of need.
Though disappointed, do not look to any other
than Christian agency to give liberty to the
slave. Slavery will never yield but to the prin-
ciples of universal justice and love- and these
have no sure root but in the religion of Jesus
Christ. Christianity is the true remedy for sla-
very, not Christianity in name, not such Chris
tianity as we see not such al has grown up
among us, either in church or state, not such
as characterzes any Christian sect at the pres
ent day, but Christianity as it lived in the soul
and came forth in the life of its founder; re-
ligion that regards man as the object of Gods
infinite love- and which commends him to the
uubounded love of his brethren a religion the
essence of which is selfdenial selfsacifce in the
cause of human nature; a religion which pro-
scribes, as among the worst sins, the passion of
man for rule and dominion over his fellow crea-
lures; which knows nothing of rich or poor,
high or low, bond or free, and casts down all
the walls of partition which sever men from one
another's sympathy and respect.
Let the soul continue unchanged, and should
slavery cease, the inward plague would still
find its way to the surface. The Internal fire
at the centre of our being, though it should not
break forth in the wasting of human rights
would not slumbcr but by other means more in
sensible, yet not less deadly, would lay waste hu
man happiness. | do not believe however, tina
any remedy but the Christian spirit can avail
against the curse of slavery. The wild beas
that has gorged on millions of victims is mo-
to be tanned by Polished or selfish civilization
The nation that has been rocked in the cradle
of luxury and ease will be slow to enter on
life of toll and care and while the watchmer
on the walls Of Zion are sending forth a hearty
response, that oil is we'll, the evil will be pro
tractod until the Christian religion undergoes q
modifcation-until tho law of Jesus Christ
shall be observed and practiced
H. HOOVER.
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THE NATIONAL ERA WASHINGTON D, c., APRIL %, 1853

Resolved, That there are only two parties
now--the one for Liberty and the other Tor
Slavery. The old parties have been subsidized
and bought up by King Slavery
Resolved, That the 18th article of the Con-
stitution of the State of Indiana gives the he
to the Bill of Rights in that document which
says that oil men are created equal that they
are endowed by their Creator with certain IN
alienable rights; that among these are LIE,
liberty, and the pursuit Of happiness.
RESOLVED, That we view with alarm further
violations of the Compromise measures OF 1850,
by the act of the Legislature of the State oil
California, appropriating $4,000 to support
a Convention to divide the State, and introduce
Slavery into the southern half of it.
A committee was appointed to prepare
statement of principles, and another to receive
voluntary contributions for the purchase OF
documents for gratuitous distribution after
which, the League adjourned.
VIM FEE, Sr, President.
WM. H. CURRY, Secretary.