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The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-01

MAINE Law NEEDED.--In the recent
discussion in the British House Of Com
mons, on the bill for regulating public
houses in Scotland, Mr.. Henry Drummond
affirmed that every Saturday night thirty
thousand men got drunk in Glasgow, and
lay in perfect state Of insensibility unit
MOudy morning. We should think a Maine
aw would be very beneficial in Glasgow.
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-01
New Yong.

NEW YORK, May "a.
A fire occurred this morning in Brooklyn,
which destroyed nearly the whole of the
block owned by Fulton, Willoughby, and
Adam SITS, Myrtle Avenue. Forty dwelling
destroyed. Loss 800, 900.
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-01

E5rIf you want to keep up with the i'm
~provements Of The Day. take The "s%sntinel.'
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-01

k7rThs follOving, Which - copy fen
the Mercer Pa. Freeman, via be highly
Interesting to two Of our largest denominA-
tons Of Christians in this viciniiy-the As
s~Ociate Reformed and Associate Presbyterian
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-01

C. Please be SO Kind as to get the
enclosed short communication published in
any of your papers in Cadiz. think there
is nothing in it Objectionable. l think any
of them will ckeerfully publish it, peshaps
both. Our object is to give the cure publ
city
The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-01

The following are a list oil the Jurors for
the next term Of the Cont, to be held on
Tuesday June IA, 1858
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23

SENATOR DENEALE.-The HarTisonb,rg Re
publican notices the recommendation of Mr.. DE-
NEALE, State Senator from Rockingham, as a
member of the Board of Public Works, and the re-
mark Of the editor of the Vtndicator that he pre-
fers ''seeing him in higher position" cit may
be possible" says the Republican, ''that the I'm
dictator considers a seat in Congress higher po-
siton' than the officeof Commissioner the Board
of Public Works, and desires to sec the Senator
supplant the Hon. JOHN LETcHER. Ifso, speak
out fearlessly and manfully. Ifneither of these
be the higher position desired for Mr.. DENEALE,
then say what it is? Don't be afraid of the re-
sponsibility!
"We have no hesitation in saying that, in our
opinion, the position now occupied BY MIR. De-
NEALE, is quite equal to his deserts, and that he
has no fitness for one any higher"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23
Agricultural Fuir.

A meeting of the Farmers Of the State is called
to be held in Richmond on tho 10th of March, to
determine upon the propriety, and the place, Of
holding State Fair in October next Augusta
should DO represented in the Richmond meeting,
and our County should be urged as an eligible,
central point for holding the first fair-Thedfail-
road will BY that time be extended to Stanton.
We would suggest therefore, that a meeting OF
the County Agricultural Society, if yet in exist
snce, or at leasta meeting of the Farmers of the
County be held on Monday next, February Court,
% appoint delegates to Richmond, and to take such
other action as msy seem appropriate in the prem
ises.
The State Fairs Of New Io.c!k, Ohio and the
Northern States generally, have esScome grand
public NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the United States,
and many others high in authority, make it an OBJ
ject to attend. The addresses are delivered by
tho most distinguished men, and universal interest
is excited by these displays of agricultural indus
fry. At the last annual Fair of Ohio, in Cloye-
land, the amount received for tickets of admission
badges, fines, &c., was nearly Sl7,000-which
was discussed as premiums smong the farmers
The show of agricultural implements, improved
stock, grains, fruits, flowers, &C., IS described as
unusually interesting and beautiful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23


FREEDOM OF RELIGIOUS WoRsHIP.-The re-
port made to the Senate on Thursday, by Mr.:
Underwood, on the subject Of securing to Aneri-
can citizens while abroad freedom of conscience,
concludes with the following resolutions:
Resolred, That it would be just and wise on
the part of the Government of the United States,
in future treaties with foreign nations, to secure
if practicable, to our citizens residing abroad the
right of worshiping God freely and openly, accord
ing to the dictates of their own consciences, by
providing that they shall not be disturbed, moles
ted or annoyed in any manner on account of their
religious belief nor in the proper exercise Of their
peculiar religion, either within their own private
houses, or in churches, chapels; OF other places
appointed for public worship; and that they shall
be at liberty to build and maintain places of wor
ship in convenient situations, interfering in no way
with, but respecting the religions and customs of
the country in whifh they reside.
Resolred further, That it would be just and
wise in our future treaties with foreign nations to
secure to our citizens residing abroad the right to
purchase and own burial places, and to btty any
of our citizens dying abroad in such places with
those religious ceremonies and observances deem;
ed appropriate by the surviving relations and
friends of the deceased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23

o. A case Of breach of marriage promise. was
decided in the Circuit Court of Kanawha county
last week, in which the disappointed young lady
obtained verdict against her faithless swain for
ten thousand dollars.
This, we believe, is about the first case of the
kind where such heavy damages have been award
ed in Virginia. 1t has been practlsed successfully
fE some time by our fair ne;ghbors of the North
as a source of aid and comfort under such heart
rending circumstances. More availing, certainly,
thus to 'tel of disappointed love" IN open court,
than Shakspeare's idea ofkeeping it concealed, like
a worm in the bud. to feed on the damask cheek (;
for nowadays yellow gold ia far more efiectual
than "yellow melancholy" to set such cheeks to
"smiling at grief"
1t opens too, a new field for enterprising spin
sters and bachelor lawyers; the latter having moth
ing to lose, have much to gain in the way of con-
tingent fees; and the former, on any fine day, may
beguile some rich and susceptible Benedict into
the usual ambush, and then boldly demand his
''purse or his heart"-and one or the other must
come.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23
Nicaragua.

President FILLMORE transmitted to Congress,
on Saturday, 4 report from the Secretary of State
touching the affairs of Nicaragua. Great Britain
is now prepared to resign the protecterate OF Mos
quito, subject to certain conditions. These are,
the protection of the Mosquito Indians against in
eursions from neighboring States, and the erection
Of San Juan del Norte into free city or port :;
both objects to be accomplished through the friend
" concurrence-not forEssl glafantee-of the
United States and Great Britain.
While approaching the removal of the obstruc-
ton which the Mosquito protectora'e has hitherto
proved to be,in reference to the construction of the
proposed Nicaraguan canal, Mr. EVERETT advises
somewhat different course from that suggested by
Great Britain He also recommends that our
Government appoint a full Minister to Central A
merica, with instructions not only to promote the
construction of an iateroceapic canal, but also to
foster spirit of Cancellation amongst the various
States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23

We are inus hted to clerical friend for the fol
lowing list Q: appointment made by the Virginia
Conference of the Church Ct the United Brethren
in CHRIST, at their late meeting az Mt Hebron In
Hardy county: -.
.marule,d District y. REuDusH, P. E,af;;'
perstown Circuit, H. B. Winton, j. Perry; Fred
erick Circuit, j. Bachte, J. F. Station Bath Cir
cult, L. w. Matthews; Winchester Circuit, "
w. Station.
East va. District.-J. HARDWOOD, z. E.
Woodstock Circuit, w. r. Coursey, A: Graham'
by P. E.; Rockingham Circuit, 1. bTasheaf ;
Churchville Circuit, J. w. Fulkerson; Highland
Circuit, j. Haney Franklin Circuit, j. w. Miles;
South Branch Circuit, e. B. Rimal.
West va. District-W. T. Lower, P. E.
Buckhannon Circuit, B. Stckley; Jackson Cir
cult, j. K Station; Wood Mission, ). Philips
West COLUMBIA Station, w, T. Lower.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23

A SpEcx OF WAR.-A correspondent of the
Liverpool Albion says that he recently dined at
the house of British Lord, in company with
several Bishops. Every one there spoke of the
French invasion as certainty. A foreign Am
bassador, he continues, has warned the British
Government. that Louis Napoleon would na invade
Belgium, because that would alarm Russia, Prussia
and Austria, but that the humiliation of England
would delight the new alliance. The writer
adds
..The most eminent naval men, believe, say
that our Channel feet is no match for the French,
and The whisper at the Horseguards adds that
London could not be defended at all, and that oul
army of fifteen thousands men could only rctrea'
in good order before the Imperial eagles ialwsys
feared this, but | had no idea that our naval and
military men were 50 fully awake to the terrible
reality. As to ous population rising en- masse, gal
liant resistance of draymen, coalheavers and farm
laborers, it is simply ridiculous. One hours rock
shooting exhausts all the ammqaitioa of my ten
antry in May. believe I am as patriotic as most
and am not deficient in animal courage, but the
ia of me and my tenants sallyng out with few
bird sS,ring guns and blunderbuss to face the
Chssseurs Se Vincennes, who can hit your waist
coat buttons at nile ard half Oft! The thing
would be absurd"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23

From Europe.

The steamer Alps arrived at New York on The
Hihiand the America at Halifax the same day
with Liverpool dates to the 2nd. and 9Th, respect
lively.
Breadstuts.-Tho market for Brcad,tuffs was
greatly depressed and all descriptions had largely
declined. Flour had receded Is per bbl., Wheat
Sd; per 40 lbs, and Corn ed. Is. per quarter
FRANcE.-The civil MARRIAGE Of the Emperor
took place at the Tuiiieries al O'Clock on Satur-
day evening" with, as the papers express it, 'sno-
bic simplicity" Eight hundred persons were
the following day at No,re Dame. and was cele-
OTated with great pomp and splendor. The pop
ulace turned out en- masse, and the city was deco
rated with flags, &c. In all directions the streets
were lined with military, and the scene was of the
most imposing character. The service was perform
ed BY the Archbishop Paris; everything passed off
well. Three thousand political prisoners of 1851
were pardoned on the day of the marriage The
Empress refuses to attend the Senate to settle any
dotatlon upon her. and this, coupled with her pre-
vlous refusal to receive jewelry from the munich
pal council had produced most favorable impress
slon The municipal councils all over France
were voting congratulatory addresses to Napoleon.
1t was reported that French officers had been
employed In surveying and mapping Piedmont and
Lombardy.
The French Minister at ST. Petersburg had pre-
scented his credentials and been favorably received
by the Gar
TURKEY.-The Turks commenced active oper-
atoms against montenegro on Jan. 18th. During
the day three villages were destroyed by fire and
Omar Pacha at the head of "a ,0C0 troops. was
pushing on towards the capitol. Austria had de-
spatched Count Jelachich to the frontiers with
$4,000 troops and Count Leimujen goes on pri-
vate mission to Coustantinople, which, is suppos-
ed to relate to Montenegro affairs.
AUsrRM.-The Vienna Lloyds announces that
definite arrangements had been made with regard
to the differences between Austria and the United
States.
Napoleon's speech to tho Senate in relation to
his marriage Had created tremendous sensation at
Vienna, and the answer given 10 the French Min
lister of Foreign Affairs by the Austrian Ambassa-
dor in regard to the Emperor's alluson to Maria
Louisa was not satisfactory A difficulty also eX-
lists between the two governments concerning the
time the Roman states afe to be occupied by the
French troops
ENGLAND.-The Great Reform banquet took
place at Manchester on the Sd. instant. George
Wilson presided and many members of Parliament
were present. Mr.. Golden in his speech offered
to bet $1,000 TO Is that Napoleon would never
invade England VIM. Brotherston took the bet
and bound Golden over in legal bonds for the full
amount.
Viscouht Melbourne, Ex-Preniier of England
had died, and his title was extinct.
Dr. Newman had been fined .fl00, for his libel
on DR.. Achlle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23
Telegraph to the Pacific.

Senator WELLER, of California, has reported
bill in Congress, to grant to Messrs. ALDEN &
EDDx, en- their petition, the right Of way and a
portion Of public lands for the construction of tel
egraph to San Francisco. The cost of the propos-
ed line is estimated by the petitioners at $500 per
mile or ST. 100000 for the whole distance. The
work, they say, can be completed in eighteen
months. They ask of the Government grant of
| SOC, 900 acres of land yter the telegraph-an
''underground" one-is completed; the United
States Government to have priority in the use of
it forever, to the number of 1000 words monthly,
without charge, and over that number to pay the
ordinary fees which are not to exceed $40 for the
first ten words, and rs cents for each additional
word.
1t now requires one month at least to convey
news to or from California: the telegraph would
do it sin almost no time The memorialists ask
the liberty also to construct branches TO Texas,
Utah, New Mexico and Oregon. The PROPOSE
ton has been entertained in Europe of construct
ing continuous line of telegraph from London
via Paris, Berlin, st. Petersburg, and Siberia to
Kamschatka thence across Behring's Straits to
Oregon; this with the projected Atlantic Tele-
grauh from Nova Scotia to Great Britain would
complete the circuit and realize Shakspeares idea
of quitting girdle round the earth in forty min
utes."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23

o. The members of the House of Representa-
tives. SAYS the Richmond Whig, have been en-
gagged in very interesting squabble as to the true
causes why they have beei in session nearly two
years without doing any thing. Some ascribs it
to the ineficiency of the Speaker-some to the
worthlessness of members-some to the rules
Mr.. Venable, in general harangue on the subject,
singled out the rules as the great source OF cont-
sion and ''legcrdemain," and ''thimble-rigging :"
In conclusion, he said, if things thus continued
the pcople will come TO the conclusion that repre-
sentative government is failure. 1t became
them all to secure the confidence of the country,
if not. it would be regarded as glorious charge
to have master. Nothing will satisfy the peo-
pie but prompt discharge of duty.
Mr.. Stephens of Georgia could not acqtiiesce in
the position of Mr.. .Venablc: The rules, he said,
had been i'll gxistehte since 1889:
The evil is in the composition of the body itself
If the gentleman's .speeti il to go to his oonstu-
ents, let it carry this message for him, (Ihr. Ste
phens y the fault is in the members. Send legis-
iators and statesmen hither, not demsgogues; and
YOU will soon have the calendar cleared The
rules are good and wise; conform to them, and you
will clear the desks now groan.ng with the weight
of bills. Put in the chair man who understands
the rules properly. Let men be sent to Congress
who understand the public business, and you will
hear no complaint al out rules.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23
to narrow his mind
And give up to party, what was meant
mankird -

mankind"
Talk then Of freedom of opinion, freedom of
thought, and freedom of the press! The veriest
slaves in the world, will be these seltsame slaves
party. They are allowed to have no opinions
Of thoir own; they are not expected merely to act
with their party in political contests, but in all
others; they put on the collar of their party lead
sfs who think for them and dictate to them their
very opinions and their votes on all SUBJECTS, more
dramatically than any absclutism the world ever
saw. Il, for instance, this Democratic Conven-
zion Of Sirc-pulling politicians which is soon to
assemble IN Staunton, should issue its, fiat that
some hitherto nnheard of JONES or JOHNSON or
SMITH shall be voted for as the party candidate to
assume the high duties of Commissioner over the
Internal Improvement of the State-then, what
ever Their previous predictions, ne may defy any
aspiring politician, or any party press, or any doz-
en- independent voters" to utter any voice of OPP
position in ali the District from the banks of the
Ohio TO the sandy shores of Accomac. And when
the mandate has once gone forth they must all
come up to the mark, willing or unwilling. no cx
cuses will be received, or even heard and though
party has legitimatey no concern in it, yet party
spirit-an absolute master-dictates it and must
BE obeyed, reasonable or uureasonable-''sic eclo,
SIC ngbeo stat pro rdtioue pOluntaso
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23
Literary Notices.

WEsrMINsrER REVIEW Contents OF the jan
nary number:
Mary Tudor; Condition and Prospects of Ire
land Charities, Noxious and Deneficient; The
English Stage; American Slavery and Emanci-
patton By the Free States; The Atomic Theory,
before Christ and since; History and Ideas Of the
Momons; Daniel Webster; Contemporary Lite
nature of England; Contemporary Literature OF
America; Contemporary Literature of Germany
Contemporary Literature of France.
The new volume, as perceived, opens with an
unusual variety Of articles on Interesting Subjects
all of which are wfittea with great ability. The
terms on which this work-valuable notwith-
standing its occasional covert attacks upon Chris
tianity-and the other reading reviews OF Great
Britain, are furnished to subscribers by Messrs
LEONARD Scorr & Co.. of New York, have been
made known to our readers through the prospec-
tus, which We have heretofore published.
GaAuAM's MAGAzIyE.-Mr S. II. COLEMAN,
Bookseller of this place, has laid upon our table
the March number Of Graham's .NagaSine. This
number commences new series, considerably en-
larged and improved in appearance, We have
not had time to examine the contents, but the lit
erary character of the work will, no doubt, keep
pace with other Improvements. It's reputation is
already established, however, as one OF the best
publications of the kind issued from the press
The Magazine has incurred the bitter hostility Of
Northern Aboltionists on account Of its denunca.
tons of ''Uncle Toms Cabin" which will rem
der if none the less acceptable to Southern readers
The price is So year, or twentyone copies fol
400
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23
Enr he Snectatpr
TUT WE Spectator.
.nieisrs Ediinrs Permit ne thrnnnh tho me,

.Meims Editors Permit US through tho med-
um of your paper to express our entire approba-
ton of the course of Maj. James Walker, and call
on him to announce himself, forthwith, as can
didate for reelection. The Major though not
speaking member, has Souidness and discrmi
nation of judgmen. and practical business habits
that render him one Of the most efficient business
men in the House. We believe that this sentiment
will be concurred in by large majority OF the vo-
tiers OF the County.
By giving this place in your paper; you will
oblge MANY VOTERS.
We cheerfally comply with the request of our
friends MANY Voters" to publish the above; but
take the liberty of reminding them of the recon-
incubation of the Wing party, assembled in public
meeting on several occasions within the last two
or three years, HAT Wing candidates fot the Leg
isature shall be nominated by party Convention.
We know 'Many Voters" to be sterling Wliigs,
and do not doubt that they will cooperate in the
Convention, which, if we are not mistaken as to
the views of the party aeneraly,will be held pre-
vious to the April elections. AS little do we doubt
that Major WALKER will submit his claims to
such a body, fairly appointed aid expressing the
sentiment of majority of the Wigs of the couh-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23

or We ask the attention of6dr business men
70 the Richmond advertisements in our columns
Without claiming anything for them because they
advertise in this paper, we think that fact is Ger
tainly god indication that these advertisers de-
sire and will stn,,s mors actively to obtain and
accommodate the business Of 'als country 'har
others who will not take the pains to ad'rse Tor 1t
When the Railroad reaches Stauns9n-as We
hope it will do next Summer-our town vii, be
the great depot of the Valley, and the Commission
Merchants of Richmond will find it to their inter
est to cultivate an early acquaintance with the
merchants and farmers Of this County.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-23
Unfortunate Affair.

Many of our readers WILL no doubt, remember
that about two years since violent personal diff
Guilty arose between two very respectable families
of the name of Morris and Williams, residing in
Amherst county, near Lyhchburg, IN consequence
of an attempt by Mr. Williams to unite himself
in marriage to daughter of Mr.. Morris. The
marriage party left home for the purpose of being
united in wedlock. but before the contamination
ofthe nuptals, they were overtaken az Charlottes-
vile by the father and brother Of the young lady,
who got possession ofthe intended bride, after
some resistance, and started with lsr on their re-
turn home Stopping to tea at Nelson Court House.
they were overtakcp by Mr.. Williams and his
brother, where violent alteration took place at
the supper table. in WHICH young Morris, the bro
Their of the intended bride, was shot dead by Mr.
Williams, a brother OF the intended bridegroom.
Williams, who committed the deed, left the coun-
ty, we learn, and did not return until recently
On Saturday last, it appears he was met, while
On horseback, by brother of the Morris killed, in
a road near Lynchbprg. M. asked w. if it was
true that he had buasted Of having killed his bro
ther. Without replying Williams apparently was
attempting to draw from his pocket pistol, when
he was anticipated by Morris, who Immediately
fired two pistol balls at him, the first taking effect
in the thigh the latter penetrating the body, and
producing; what is feared amortal wound. Nor
ris was arrested, and bail offered by his father "a
very wealthy many to very large amount, which
was refused The excitement, it is said, in
Lynchburg and neghhorhood, growing out Of
this distressing affair, is very great. The Will
liams party, we learn, threaten summary ven
geaIce, in the way Of Lynch law, in case Morris
should be bailed; or an opportunity otherwise at
folded him to escape the penalties of the law
We make these statements, as they have reached
us, through private channels. The Lynchburg
papers, by the next mail, will, no doubt; give us
full and accurate particulars.
p. S. Since the above was in type. we learn
that, although bail was at first refused, it was sub
scquently granted to Morris, it appearing that
Williams commenced the assault by hating in
the road and indulging in abuse of MoTris.-Rich-
n,ond Dispatch.