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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

&C. The New York Courier has an article on
the bribery and corruption practced in the cleo
tons of England, in which it is stated that at
tempts are making TO unseat more than hundred
different members ofPariamont ont the ground that
they owe their seats to bribery, and in ten cases
these attempts have already been successful.
Some forty or fifty Parliamentary Committees
are now engaged in searching out the corrupt trans
actions of successful candidates and their labors
are revealing an amount of political pronigaey in
all parts which startles the whole nation. The
average price Of votes all over the country has been
about forty shillings. Among men gilmore or less
property, and thereby having in some sort pc,
sition in society, votes are sold TO extent and
on system such as has never been dreamed of in
the lowest political precincts of Moyamensing OF
the ''Bloody sixth" The London Times says
that all parties seem to agree upon this point, that
at no time since the extension of the suffrage has
there existed corruption so wide spread and sc
shameless as at the late election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

. From, Eurnne.

The steamer Niagara arrived at Halifax on TIT
3lst., with Liverpool dates to thol9th ult
In tho English Parliament, Lord John Russell
In speech, spoke of the proceedings of Austri,
towards Sardinlan subjects, in consequence Of thu
Milan lnsurrection Sardinia had requested Brit
lsh interference to prevent scquestra.ion by tn,
Austrlahs The British government had, conse
quently, written astrong letter to Vienna upon tht
subject.
Affairs in France Were quiet 1t was uncer
tain whether the Pope would be present on the
occasion Of the coronation, or not.
The Maidai family had been liberated from
their confinement, and ordered to leave Tuscany
The French funds fell On account ola repor
that an English leethad entered the Dardanelos
The rumor, however, was subsequently denied
A commercial crisis had taken place at Alexan.
nria-heavy failures are reported among the spec.
ulators in Grain.
The news generally is regarded favorable
The Pope holds out a prospect of peace.
The U. $. steam frigato Mississippi sailed fol
Japan on Cd. of February.
FURTHER EUROPEAN NEws.--it is very doubt
| full if Louis Napoleon will concede anything in
spiritual affairs to the Pope fhe does come to Par
The Paris exhibition will open on the lst Of
Nav. 1855.
The Diet of Germany have decided TO enrol
only $4,000, instead of 100000 troops.
The Government is said to be extremely dis
satisfied with the recent statements in the British
Parliament, TO the effect that England would not
expel the refugees. The Austrian Government
thinks it would be quite useless to prosecute MAJ
| zjni mr. K0SSuth in FnUand ne no iurV Wnu1d find
them guilty. Our Vienna advices furnish no par
tculars of the death of Marshal Haynan.
The inhabitants of Milan have been relieved
from the order to illuminate their houses at night,
hut on signal Of cannon shot from the Castle,
the whole city must be Illuminated, the doors be
closed and the streets be deserted. The military
are employed in strengthening the Notifications
and gates. The state of siege is still rigidly en-
forced. and no officers 90 out without an escort
Der Floyd states that the value of the confscated
property is fifty millions sterling.
Portugal has proposition before the Deputies
to annul the monopoly in tobacco now enjoyed by
Germany.
In Switzerland fierce spirit is aroused against
Austria for her aggressons. Austria has deter
mined to maintain the blockade of Tyonise. The
banished women and children are perishing t. a
horrible extent The Emperor has fully recover
ed from his wounds received in his attempted as
sassnaton.
The Turks have evacuated Montenegro Der
Wis Pasha has been routed by the Montcnegrins.
The Russian Minister'S ultimatum had been
repealed by the Divan, and the Sultan had nvols-
ed the assistance of France and England A Brit
sh Fleet had been ordered from Malta to the
Archipelago
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06
Ex.Presiilent Fillmore

Every day furnishes new evidence of the al
most universal respect and admiration felt for Ex-
President FILLMORE. No man has ever retired
from office with more enviable popularity. In
anticipation of his contemplated trip to the South
(which is now Of course abandoned the Legisla-
ture of Louisiana adopted resolution inviting him
to visit the capital of that State, and receive the
SITUATIONS of friends, witeout distinction oil party
The preamble declares that she has during MS
administration, at the sacrifice of personal ana
home friendships, faithfully executed the laws oil
Congress, and nobly guarded the rights and inter
ess Of the South against the recklessneSs Of fanat-
isism, thereby evincing the true patriot, the wise
statesman, and the impartial and just Executive"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

ENGLISH ARMY AND NAvY.-The whole Eng
lish ARMY proper amounts to 10000 men. Of
these $4,000 are in India, necessarily employed,
Al. 900 in Malta, the Ionian Isles, Canada and O.
Their colonies; the remaining 81, 1000 are at home,
but much scattered in various fortresses Of Eng
land. Ireland and Scotland. The British artille-
nv amounts to about 900 men only and l2O
Guns we'll horsed and mounted. In addition to
the regular army peace establishment, as it is
called, or militia system, has lately gone into OPP
Grafton. 10000 men were, in conformity with
this system, armed and disciplined twenty-one
days the last year Adding these troops. if such
they can be called, the whole home effective force
of Great Britain at the present time, is 10000
men. According to the militia system, 55,oOO
more of disciplined troops will be added the COM
inc wear. The naval force OF Great Britain a
mounts to 10000 men and $40 vessels; of these
$50 are steamers and 60 ships of the line. Some
additions are to be made the coming year, both in
men and steamers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

G,. The Charlottesville papers state that the
bodr of white man was found in stream of wa
ter near Gordonsyille, by negro man while fish
inc. The person had evidently been murdered,
his hands tied behind him, and the body sunk in
the Creek. The body was recognized as that Of
dav laborer residing in the county of Louisa,
named Richard Williams. Suspicion fell upon
an individual named William Porter, near whose
house SCI the Lody was found, and he, his wife, his
,T;fs sister and two of his negroes were arrested
snd ID committed for trial. The witness in the case
nas Wi1lioms, wife. who is sister of Porter's
mas .nd vas residing with him (Porter) at the
time Of the mrrder-having deserted her husband.
Porter PORT is a man of property, and has heretofore
sustained good character.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

oy- A correspondent q the n. Y. Observer
wr;tes &c f,lows. On a subject which ought to be
IF natl national interests: ITO reach Gen. Taylor's
~. vo Won must wind about through by-ways,
and finally stop before small enclosure on the top
If a hill in an open field, surrounded by a rude
Stone wall and just en- the other side of that wall
Won will see very plain vault, with front Of
limestone rocks, roughly hewn, and an iron door,
and that you will be told is the tomb of the once
smou, General Zachary Taylor, President of the
limited States of America, No monument has
heen erected to his memory. His name has not
.ve n baen inscribed on his vault In the centrs
Of the small graveyard there isa monument e.
pected to the memory Of his father, Col. Richard
Tavlor. a revolutionary soldier" Five years age
Gen. Taylor was the idol of the nation!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

Hs- We learn that CHARLES ELLETr, Esq,
has beeu appointed Chief Engineer of the Virginia
Central Railroad. Mr.. ELLzTr enjoys reputa-
ton as one of the most accomplished Engineers IN
the United States. His name is Identified with
some of the highest triumphs of his profession In
the country. He was, we believe, the protector
and experimenting Engineer on the construction
of the Suspension bridges at Niagara Falls, and
ct Wheeling, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

&C. During the session of 1923 of the Yir-
pinia Legislature, thirteen hundred and seventy
four hills have been reported to the two houses.
In no wear before. says the correspondent of the
So,tb,;de Democrat. has the number run up to
four hundred
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

TIE ScHooLrEILow.--Tho April number of
this neat little monthly Magazine for boys and
girls, published by S. M. SAxToN, at l52 Fulton
Street. New York, has been received. 1t is an
excellent publication and we again recommend 1t to
the class of readers for whom it is designed. Sub
scription price ST per aunuln.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

L1rrELL's LIVING AeE.-No. 463, for April
2nd,-the first Of the Second Series,-has been
received. The form of the work has been some
what changed, making it rather more convenient
than formerly. It's published every week, and
will be sent to subscribers, free Of postage, for So
a wear. On the first of May the publishers will
commence also large weekly journal to be called
Tho Franklin, at three dollars year, free OF post
age. Address LlrrELL, Son 4 Co., boston,
Massachusetts,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

NJ Rev. DR.. Waylaud, President Of Brown
University, has been examining the table tipping
experiments, usually attributed to electricity or
spirits. He decides that it is not electricity, but
thinks it is governed by s.ne heretofore und "
cred law Of nature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06


O.; The Legislature, as will be seen from an
other column in our account Of the proceedings,
has recently passed several bills containing appro-
priations to the advantage of this county.
The bill increasing the capital stock of the Mid
dlebrook and Brownsburg Turnpike Company
$4,000 to complete the road, has passed both llou
ses and become law. The friends Of this road
are particularly indebted to our popular Delegate
Jyo. A. TATE Esq, whose judicous management
as the patron of this bill succeeded in having it la
ken Nd ont of its order on the calendar and passed
as special favor.
Bills have also passed the House of Delegates
granting three-fifths subscription on the part Of
the State to the following Companies, viz: S25,-
900 to complete the Junction Valley Turnpike
from Midway to Greenville; 81 $1,000 to the How
ardsvlle and Rockish Turnpike Company to ex-
tend that road from Middebrook to the Rockbrldge
Alum Springs and $4,000 to McAdamize the
Warn Springs AMI Harrisonburg Turnpike, run
nipu through the North Western portion of our
county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

Rev. Dr.. TYNG-A gentleman Of high char
acter and veracity who heard the discourse OF the
Rev. DR.. Tying of which "spiritual rapplng'
paper of New York professed to give report
positiyely denies the statements Of that paper
He says that the Rev. gentleman, so far from
having entertained, or expressed such views,
CLOCKS upon the whole system of alleged spiritual
communication as fraud and delusion, as anti
Scriptural, and as likely to be ruinous to the
minds and bodies Of those who fatally pursue It,"
The New York Commercial Advertiser also de-
MES that Dr. Tying has faen,a victip to the base
imposture which has ruined so many persons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

To THE Polls THIS day, the free and in
depepdent voters of the Corpora,oa sf Stanton
will be required to electa Mayor eleven GOun-
cilmeu. a Clerk, CONFERENCE.-The Attorney aSd
Town Sergeant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

10 A writer in the Richmond Hh'S nominates
HUon w. SnEFFEY,' Esl., as member oil the
Board of Public Works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

SHORT LINE RAILRoAD.-A bill is before the
State Senate increasing the capital stock of the
Central Railroad to enable that Company to build
a second track on the shortest line between Char
lot,esville and Richmond. This is an important
movement, and the scheme will doubtless be car
ried out before great while. The short track
proposed will reduce the present Railroad distance
between Staunton aad Richmond about twenty
o,;loo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

05- HAyNAU, the Austrian General, who be-
came famous-or rather, infamous during the
Hungarian war, died at Vienna the Atm Of
March
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

| MORE APPoINTMENTs.-Ihe President has
appointed Ex-senator Dickinson, Collector, Of
the port Of New York, and Ex-senator DIX, Sub
treasurer Of that State. The other Federal off
ces in the State have been divided between the
Hunkers and Barnburners. The arrangement is
said to be distasteful to Secretary Marcy, and is
regarded as a compromise between his recommen-
dations and protestations. c,'r~
| Hawthorn, the novelist and biographer Of
Con. PIERCE during the canvass, has been ap-
pointed Consul to Liverpool, in place of T. L.
| CnIrrRNpRy, resigned the Hon. JoHs Sill
DELL, Of louisiana, Minister TO Central Ameri-
ca; COL BENJAMIN McCULLocH, Marshal for
the district ofTe1as Ex-Governor P. r. THoa-
AS, of Maryland, Collector Ct the Port of Balti-
| more; and CHARLES BRowN, Collector of the
Port of Philadelphia.
| Some of the above appointments have occasion
ed great dissatisfaction among The Democracy
A Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia
North American says, Capt, RYNDERs is appalled,
at the appointment of DICKINSON and swears lus-
thy. MIKE WALSH, also, complains bitterly
D1cKINsoN's friends say that he is not foolish e.
nough to accept the gilded bait, and DIx's friends
talk in the same strain. 1t is believed, however,
that Dickinson will accept.
The same writer says
The appointment Of Charles Brown as Collec-
tor at Philadelphia is likely to cause great row
in the camp. The Pennsylvania democracy are
much incensed. Every member OF the state
Delegation, save two, are opposed to it, and every
member ofthe Cabinet also
A large and respectable delegation OF Phiadei-
phians formally protested to the President, on oat-
urday, but it was all unavaHing. Brown was IN
the same Congress with President Pierce, ana al,
so was member Of his mess. PennsyivanlanS
here talk very excitedly. They say 1t Will ineV-
itably split the party
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06
Death of Mrs. Fillmore.

Mrs. ABIGAIL FILLMORE, wife of Ex-Preslden'
FIILMoRE, died at Washington on "Wednesday
morning last, aged ffty-six years. - AS soon as
President PIERCE was informed of the. .melan
choly event, he addressed a letter of coincidence
to Mr.. FILLMORE, and sent his private Secretary
10 communicate the information, informally, to the
Senate. which Immediately adjourned The City
Councils. also, convened at the call of the Mayor
and gave expression to the general feeling Of re
spect and sympathy.
Mrs. FILLMORE was attacked on the 9th
March. SAYS the .Na!;oaal IntcliSencer, "wltl
bronchial inflammation of the lungs, which was
soon followed with suffusion of water; com
binod disease was thus formed which resisted th'
mos. eminent medical skill. She endured thf
distress of her illness with singular patience anc
accomplishing fortitudo, remaining conscious ant
sensible till very near the last She expired Al
o'clock, A. NJ, without struggle or groan, sur
rounded by her afflicted family, in hope Of bles
sed Immortality"
Her remains were taken to Buffalo for inter
ment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

Co- Mrs. Harriet Beechcr Stowe took passage
to England from Boston on the 30th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-06

Ar,-Wc are authorized to announce the Hon JOIN
IErcAsS candidate Tor re-eiectlon TO 'he "a
tbe United States, from this District
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-07-18
To do thi. pr.po.. h., allowing The expense Of hesp-

To do this prspc.a that ALLOWING the expense Of Keep
rg the ED and TIE ye~ng TO equal about bal ne vaae '
II. niddes 3D. Who the lsborers Commissioner %
appointed estimate IT. yalEe Of the slaves and nAi ne
holders Of sue ,lsves shall receive from the State r
equivalent IN hsh - their vase That inasmaca as feA
AID personl properly Gil he eIhsnefd by emNncipaicn
provided such labor ENDS it. apprprSe reSsrd
sno sfOud. add with far cesree Of and 5000 AZ
rspeen.Dt Will N Sssursdl then the holders OF such
Pers nsl properly should be taxed according
ue vsu- OF 'pch pr"p-ry tor the payment OF the nN
value Of the slaves This should Be done directly ser
snsncp shos for the that time should b. gvea FOR
the bGIaacs steI . tna the benefits Of the
ehsI * hail appear before the taxes are laid
would not exclude sholy the slaves from such tax.
bnt let them Sso be taxed unoer general capTaoL
which might be the esr-s, lsd-h-n that on personal
prupety-ihen the real estate whch OF urss should
be nuch the krgtst for its value Will be greatly en-
hsnced.
The question thee srises ho~ payments b. male
ansv.r the beet thai be- made IS oy the creation o
State sto,k to the oneih'r of the labor Of the
sAyes aid thu stock j. 10 be made over TO the owners Of
he slsses-
The benefits Of this arrangement sill appear in ysous
WAYS Il will enable many 20 pay their present indebted
L, - 10 Il unity srvuno them IL Will furnish neAas
TO I'M prove their farms 10 provids implements OF nus
ban0y to pay the labor OF those who become neemen'
who are shIs Gesirous To- WORK aud IN many npor
tsLt particulars will greatly promote the interests oil 's
D., pie 81 The Stsie -. .. =,
would propose in order that the taxes should be light
tia; should be psid IA hve install n7ns al the
etd Of every twenty thirty forty and Nifty JeIrs from
the date # ana that he io-rst OF tins stock
exceed Elk per ceLs nor De less than three per
otsi-s~y four per cent
AT trd of nit, years how greatly will the re a. and
prsoDI property exceed ia value the present estns'-
with the slaves induced This sTrang viii enc1ur
Az parties tabor and SpSl have lie appropriate
reward This plan does not Al Al interfere with the right
Of the slaves their ire, dom, independent ct any such AZ
TsUgemeut
Perhaps there may be objections 10 this an from the
ron slave boilers viii sn-~er, that tr What they viii
Be required to contribute they will receive as class
d.ube m return from the dement's of diversified Ia
Dor Of which they will have great, the cooiro
Iudetd, here /. 10 light in which the subject can De
psted that does open the way 10 great Improvement
trovidtd fair cement is TO the emincipNed
t. labor .nd reap such advantages well regulated indus
Try sure a. give them. $500
These may BE- smpfed and extended, but this Is
not ny time Set frth the plan IS 10 De
ud.rstoOo leaving 10 nerpOse ohiectOns there
any, and hoping that good viii grow out OF IT.
SHARPE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-07-18
ILLINOIS.
Husfness and Prsepeefs Of Rock Island.

CerTesporcsnce Of The Tnbune-
ROCK ISLAND. Gll ssturd.y, JAY o. isH
Things are progres-Ing rapidly IN this reg1n o.
Country that feel the distance between NeS-iorA
and this place diminishing daily for example an III:
morning Saturday reading your Evening E1Hloh OF
Tuesday. Our Railroad (the Chicago and X IL Il al,
ysncng toward completion much faster than many oil
your readers are aware IL will be completed hereda
ing the mouth Of December thus giving the hrst direct
communication from the Atlantic % tie Mississippi Inc
Railroad in low from Davenport EestTarais oriig pls
through with energy the citizens uf that place hsVeJt
decided BY overwhelming majority 70 take STOCK IN
the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad to the amount
Of COO No healthy location thss this can De
found in the west in two months there we're osttFo
De arbs Of population Of 300 Can anV other town
Of the size beat US There good chsnces for the
investment Of capital here perhaps none better tnan u
tie erection Of first class Hotel The travel tnreugh
here is immense especially N winter, and one i m1ch
needed We have Elk ordinary ones, but the! are
always crowded The citizens here have eramped them
selves helping forward the Railroad still they would VII
D.y reuder what they could toward the cree
ton Of good house hen the crowded trains OF cars
fret arrive, where TO stow the passengers All De the
question Cannot Of readers who baVe caPlIai
yrg idle do Themselves a. well this region of county
benefit by taking hold Of this matter This isa great
msnufactu Ing section In this place, also Davenport
QOWa) there large NUMBER OF mills foundref, &c
IRE also have boiler and mill stone establishment, -
well az boat YARD 80 that build boats and mills com
plete At Moline little more than two miles from US
there il WaterpoVer almost equal to Lowell, and noe
manufacturing town it is Flour, paper chairs buckets.
bedsteaos and all kinds of agricultural implements are
manufactured. The amount OF manufactured articles
turned out this year will be S3JOOOO These state
ments are made not for the purpo,e OF putting ourselves
into notice. but that those travelling may call and
examine our natural advantages and improvements OF
the aud Judge for themselves Of the county and It's
prospects. OB,fk'Lh'