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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
The legislature.

We learn, by private sources. that the
Bill to give the election of Commission
er and Register of the Des Moines Riv-
er Improvement to the people, has be-
come law; and the first election will be
held on the first Monday in April next.
As heretofore. we suppose that party
preference will have the sway in their
selection, though we should much pre-
fer to see men selected without regard 10
their politics, and with reference entirely
TO their location and fitness 10 discharge
the duties with advantage to the work,
and those interested in it. Being res.
ponsible, Immediately to the people for
their acts, will, however, be great check
upon whoever fill those stations, and
gubernaiorial preferences will be no
shield for their disregarding the behests
of long injured people.
The Bill for the more vigorous prose
cution Of the improvement has also
passed the House with but slight amend
ments; which amendments it is thought
will undoubtedly be concurred in by the
Senate. We sincerely rejoice 10 hear
this, as will also every man who lives in
our fertile valley. There is once more
a hope OF having something done on the
river, and we sincerely pray we may not
be doomed TO disappointment as we have
been for years past. The bill, as we un
ders,and it, appoints two Commissioners
TO assist in contracting the work.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
"Cabin and ParIor."

We have received copy of "THE
CABIN AND PARLoR: OR, SLAVES AND
MASTERS" by ]. +. Randolph. Pub
lished by Il. B. Peterson, Philadelphia.
II is designed as corrective of the mis-.
cheyious errors and misrepresentation
circulated by Harriet Beecher Stowe in
her la.e work on Slavery. 1t is a fac
simile of real life in the free and in the
Slave States, with view to the illustra-
ton of the social condition of the color
ed race, slave and free. We recon-
mend those who have read Mrs. Stoves
effort on the same subject, TO peruse the
Cabin and Parlor, as it must necessa-
rily lead 10 broad and comprehensive
views of slavery as il is, and no. as it is
represented to be.
Price, Scots per copy in paper CO.
yer, or 81 90, handsomely bound in
cloth, gilt. Address, II. b. Peterson,
Nos. 81 e. 50, Chestnut Street, Phila-
delphia.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

CosT OF New MExIco.--The Re-
port Of the War Department shows that
the expenses of governing New Mexico
are about one million of dollars; the
whole amount of property, real and per-
sonal, in the territory. is, by tie last CEN
sus, valued at $2,700,O0O. The whole
of New Mexico would not sell under the
hammer, for the sum it costs the United
States per Gnnua TO maintain it. This
is striking instance ofthe polity of the
serrisoral acquisition doctrine advocated
By the sham. Democracy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
PAcIrIc RAlLRoAD.-The Washing

PAcIFIc RAlLRoAD.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Journal of Com.
merce says: III is generally believed
that Congress will attempt 70 secure the
commencem of a national highway to
the Pacific during the present year. and
its completion within five years. They
may pass some bill specifying some gen.
eral terms Of contract for that purpose,
and authorizing the Execut i've to con,
clude a contract, after advertising pro
posals for three or four months"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
rAsIA,s NEWS.

The advices from India are considered
favorable.
All the grain markets are healthy, and
Tuesdays marke. was fraction lower
than last weeks.
The Ministry was defeated on Tues
day in the House on the income tax bill
by 10 majority. Lord Derby has gone
TO Osborne to hand his resignation TO tho
Queen. tits said that Lord Landsdowne
will succeed Lord Derby. Lord John
Russell, leader OF the House, and Mr..
Gladstone Chancellor of the Exchequer,
and Lord Aberdeen Minister of Foreign
Affairs.
FRANCE.
Napolean, son of thN> Ex-King OF
Westphalia, has been appointed viceroy
of Algeria.
1t is asserted on the best authority thai
the Pope will visit Paris to crown Louis
Napolean, Emperor of France.
Spain is on the verge of revolution.
In Austria an outrage has been com
milted on the correspondent of the Lon.
don Times at Vienna-the interference
of the English Government. has been
asked.
England has been deluged with heavy
rains. Several river and coast town.
have been flooded.
The loss Of the French and I.aguar il
Algeria. was very heavy.
Great CONSERVATION existed at Con,
stanlinople in consequence Of The bank
refusing State paper.
A seaport town on the Atlantic froniie
had been taken by storm by band o
Mountaineers, and the garrison made
| prisoners.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
senator from Michigan.

Charles e. Stuart, of Kalamazoo,
Michigan. has received the nomination
in caucus of United States Senator, to
succeed Mr.. Felch, whose term expires
on The 4lh March next. Mr.. Stuart's
nomination is equivalent to an election.
He is a Representative in the present
Congress, and is a lawyer of decided a.
billy Elk.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
Printing Office for Sale.

nESIRING to make change in bust
IL ness, the undersigned viii sell the
Courier Office, to good Whig on very
accommodating terms. The paper is now
going on the 5th Volume, has a large and
increasing subscription list, and agood run
Of advertising and Job Work. To practi-
cal printers it offers rich chance. For
terms and other particulars address,
Z. HI. WARDEN,
Dec. 23d, 1852. Ottumwa, Iowa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
PRArR,E FARMER.-This excellent az

PRAIRIE FARMER. This excellent ag-
ricultural work, for January, is now be-
fore US. Its very much improved by a
new dress Of type, and otherwise. We
are glad to see such evidence of its pros
perity, for il is decidedly the best work
ofiss kind published in the u nited States.
The price is only OIL in advance. AID.
dress, Wright Il Wight, Chicago, Ills.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
ESTRAY HORSES.

TAKEN up by C.. M. Bishop, on the LIST
Il day of January, 1853, at his residence
on the South side Of the Desmoines River,
in Centre township, Wapello County,
Iowa, two estray mares of the following
description, to-wit: both of bay color,
one of them three or four years old, about
fourteen hands high and both hind feet
white; the other two or three years old and
about twelve hands high. No other marks
or brands perceivable. Both appraised to
be of the value of forty-five dollars
JOSEPH HAYNE, Crk
of Wap. Co., Iowa.
Jan. 18th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA

HALIFAX, Jan. "
The America has arrived with Liver
pool dates 10 25ih ult.
ENGLAND.
The English ministry have formally
resigned. The Earl of Aberdeen will
be the new Premier, with the entire con
currence of Lord Landsdowne and Lord
John Russell. The new Cabinet is yet
unknown, 1t is rumored that Lord John
Russell takes the foreign department, and
Lord Palmerston the home Office.
On the goth, Lord Derby made
heightened statement otthe causes leading
to his defeat; D'Israeli made similar
statement in the House.
Both Houses adjourned to the 9th,
when il was expected the new ministry
ould be announced.
FRANCE.
France is politically dull. The en-
peror of Austria, and Kings of Prussia
and Hanover, are onsulting at Berlin.
TURKEY.
The resurrection in Turkey is spread
ing.
... SPAIN.
The Spanish ministry is under the
Presidency of Rousali.
Mr.. Ingersoll has accepted an invita-
ton to attend banquet at Manchester,
on the 7lh January: he dimes with the
Chamber of Commerce of Liverpool on
the 18th inst.
Arrangements are progressing favora.
bly, at Limerick, for establishing line
of steamers to America.
w. NJ Dyer is appointed British Con
sui at Mobile.
1t is stated that overtures of concllia.
ton have been made 10 the Cavaignac
party, but firmly declined.
Abd-el Kader sailed on the 2lst, in a
war steamer, for Turkey.
The Emperor was proclaimed on
board the French ships in the river Ia
gus, on the l7lh. when the French flag
was saluted by all the English and Amer.
lean ships of war in the river.
The marriage Of the Princess Vasa,
with the Prince of Saxony, is officially
announced.
We learn by telegraph, that modiica-
tons of the French Constitution are Of.
ficially published in Paris.
Bravo Marillo, the Spanish Ministry,
has resigned, and is succeeded by Gen.
Rousali. The government announces
the rece Dtion of the most satisfactory ac-
counts from Cuba.
TIE Emperor of Australians on a visit
70 the King of Prussia, at Benin. The
King Of Hanover, and other pStentales,
are also there. Great festivitieA are GO
ing on.
In Turkey, the question Of the Holy
Plans has been settled, the Porte ceding
all demands of the French Ambassador.
The money market is in bad state; il
is reported that the Bank at Constantine
pie has been suppressed.
There is formidable rising in AL
bania. The whole slavish race of Eu-
ropean Turkey are said to be IN state
Of INSTRUMENTATION.
Dates from Australia are to the goth
September. Sidney had been declared
free port. The gold fields are very
productive, yielding at the rate of fifteen
millions pounds per annum.
Flour at Adelaide g25 per ton, and at
Sidney eP. -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

EDITORIAL LIFE IN OREGoN.-The ed
itor Of The Columbian, at Puget Sound,
Oregon Territory, says he is keeping
"bach," In his Office, bat he appears TO
be getting along very well. One farmer
presented him bun oh of onions, anoth-
er jar of blackberry jelly, another with
a jar OF tomatoe preserves; and another
with an onion weighing one pound and
ten ounces! and measuring seventeen
inches in circumference. The onion,
he says, was one Of tEirty-eight that filled
a heaped half bushel twice. He had
also beer presented with Bible, Web
sler's Dictionary, and map Of Oregon.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

tappears that Judge Grant. and
Gil. Folsom, rival leaders of the De-
mocracy in the lower House of the AS
sembly. waxed so warm the other day,
IN regard to bill to grant the right of
way and depot grounds for the Jackson
county railroad, that the Seargean,-at-
Arms had to lay violent hands upon them
to keep them from fighting. A very bad
example.-Du6uq4e Tribune.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
THE DEs MONIES COURIER.
For The Des Moines Courier.

~~~N
Mr.. EDIToR:-I wish to avail myself
of the columns of your paper To notice
an item which appeared in last weeks
Republic, in regard to the relocation of
the county seat, myself, etc. Perhaps |
should not have noticed the puerile bray
ings of this contemplate falsiier, had il
not been for manifest attempt to create
sectional prejudice in a certain quarter
without any foundation whatever. The
Republic states that | visited their town
TO solicit signers to a petition, praying
the Legislature of Iowa to locate the
county seat at Dahlonga; and that the
citizens frightened me out of town, and
that since my Hegira The good people OF
Ouumwa have brealhed easier, since they
can still look about them and see their
courthouse and jail remaining. Well, we
would not wish TO deprive Mr.. Rep, bic
of the Jail, any how: we read in history
that for the burning of Sardis, Darius or
dered one of his attendants to cry out,
remember the A,henians," a, each time
he sat down to eat. On The same princi-
pie we wish the courthouse to remain
where j; is, so that he can view il daily
from his domicil, as il will doubtless have
a very saluiary effect in restraining the
vicious propensities of This canine Eli
tor. The facts in regard to the petition
are these
Some of the principal men Of our town
got up petition praying the LegIsla-
ture of Iowa to give us the privilege Of
voting for re LOCATION of the county
seat. The petition was opposed by my
self as being absurd, and as agitating a
question when there was no human
probability of its succeeding. aud | had
not signed the petition. Happening 10
go to Ottumwa about this time, was
solicited to hand the petition 10 some 3
or mem whom they named, and did so;
but told those who got the petition up,
that | was opposed to agi,a,ing The
subject and in favor of its remaining
where il is. In comparing the facts in
the case, we come 10 the conclusion that
he was certainly hard run for something
to fill his worthless sheet with, or he
would not have stopped to such an abus-
I've attack without any just cause; to fal !.
sify and prevaricate seems to be ,alen,
he is peculiarly and thoroughly endow-
ed with, and in fact the only one he
possesses.
ga noisy quack who by pr ofession lies,
And utters falseho DDS of enormous size;
And also lies for pleasure, whom lust
OF being heard and making people stare,
Anda most steadfast hate ofsilence drives
i Fan wide of sacred TRUTH
| The petition did not name Dahlonega
as the place the county-sea! should be
located; nor did the citizens of Oltumwa
make anything like beiligerent demon
stration against me; nor could ''whole
county seat fulf' of such jackastical Ed
i,ors frighten me out of town. In clos
ing this communication | would RECON-
mend the Republic man to the new vol
umes of Jayne's Almanacs as fertile
source of information from whence he
might draw useful information enough
to fill his paper, without descending to
any ore such abusive personal attacks.
]. VI. HEDRICK.
Dahlonega, Iowa, Jan. 9Th, SO.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

IRoN LAcE.-It is stated that at Not
bingham. England, the great center of the
lace manufacture, they are now manu-
featuring most beautiful article of lace
for window curtains, bed curtains. &c.,
Of iron wire. Iron houses, iron ships
and now irou capes for the ladies!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

The New York Herald says the
new letter envelopes with the single and
double stamps, will soon be ready
Then every steamer, every railroad train
every Stage, every express line, and ev-
cry man, is made mail carrier by act
of Congress. Letters, in the govern.
ment envelopes, can be sent in any way,
by any route, and BY any conveyance.
So says the law.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
Wanted.

k000 LBS of Seneca Snake Root wan
JUUU ted, for which we will pay the
highest market price in goods. if delivered
soon. Also Mustard Seed taken in ex-
change for goods, by
JOHN PUMROY.
! Ottumwa, May 23d. 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
OUR AGEN rs:

The following persons are duly authorized
to act as agents for the Courier:
NJ B. PALMER is our only authori
zed agent for the cities of Boston
NewYork and Philadelphia.
STREET BROTHERS, Agency City
THOMAS PING, Ashland.
JoHN BAKER, p. M. lowaville.
SAM. 7. Caldwell,
f. G. McCLIETIcK, Dahlonega.
DIR. JOHN G. JOHNSON,
J. M HEDRIcK,
II. KIRKPATRICK, kirkyille.
LEVI JENKINS, Fin. Spring.
PE hn FISH, - Eddyviiie.
STREET & BAER, Oskaloosa.
SAMUEL. Warden, Abba.
l.. G. FoRD, s;anov
L. w. CAPLEs,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
MONEY! MONEY!!

A LII PERSONS indebted to me will
IN please call and settle. This is the
first call have made on my customers,
and hope it will meet with prompt atten-
ton. 1t is money | want, and by paying
attention to this advertisement, it may
save cost and trouble. DAVID SANDS.
Ottumwa, Jan. 10th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

~ California fifty cent gold pieces. a
tiny lille coin, have made their appear
ance. On one side is head surround
ed by ID stars; on the other wreath
with the words, "Half Dollar--C alifor-
MIA Gold"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
Beautiful Gift Books.

PARLEY's CABINET LIBRARY.
DY Hon. s. G.. Goodrich, 20 volumes
ID l6 mo-, uniformly bound, 500 choice
illustr tons. Published by
GEO. C. RAND, 3 Cornhill.
Forsale by all the BOOKSHELF
Boston, Dec. "a, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
LATER.
BosToN, Jan. Z

bUSIUN, u al. Y,
Gen. Pierce and lady are now at the
house of John Akings, Andover; Meth
er received physicalinjury. Gen. Pierce,
however, Frustrated with grieffor the loss
Of his son. Mr.. Newell, OF Cambridge,
badly injured.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

Stephen A. Douglas has been re.
elected to the u. s. Senate by the Leg.
islature of Illinois.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

1.-THE vote on the General Banking
Law of Wisconsin, as officially returned,
is 32,S26 in favor SILL against.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
STATE OF Iowa, District Court,
LUCAS COUNTY. May term '53.
II E1~rkath DID,.

U AtE~UUtEW OtUE:
You are hereby
notified that John Blue has commenced an
action against you in the said County, to
obtain divorce, on the ground that you
willfully, without just cause deserted him,
and further that you are so disagreeable,
insolent and abusive both to himself and
children, that he cannot live with you in
peace and happiness; and that unless you
appear and answer to his petition, on, or
before the 10th day of May 1853, or Sec
ond day Of the next term of said court,
decree will be rendered against you there
on. WILLIAM C. DRAKE. Cfk
of District Court Lucas Co, Iowa.
b. B. LIGGINs, Atty for Pet'r.
Charlton, Nov. 18th l852--n2
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
DR.. J. Williamson,

"AVING PERMANENTLY located in OF
IL tumwa, would respectfully tender
his professional services to the Town and
vicinity.
Office and residence on Main Street, one
door above the old post-office stand.
Jan. 18th, 1S53.y1
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
Dreadful Railroad Accident!
Gen. Pierce's Life in danger--his ,oift
seriously injured, and child killed!

seriously inquired, ana chlfd killed!
BALTIMORE, Jan. 6.
A dreadful accident occurred on the
Boston and Maine railroad to day.
Franklin Pierce, his wife and son were
aboard. The son was Instantly killed
his wife seriously injured. Gen. Pierce
was much stunned, blu. received no seri-
Gus injury.
Twelve others were more or less in.
jured.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

The court hose at Lacon, in Marshall
county, H., was totally destroyed by
FIRE on the 9th inst.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
New Advertisements.
Notice Extraordinary!

"AVING, without doubt, to ''walk
Ill the plank" land shan't grieve about
it } as soon as Mr.. Pierce is fairly seated
in the Presidential chair, want to square
the books with all who are owing postage
on Newspapers and Pamphlets of any
kind. have to pay the postage whether
you pay me or not. and as / have paid
a good many mems postage OUT OF MY own
POCKET think they ought not to rest
moment until they pay me the last cent
HONOR, certainly, requires this at ths;r
hands. Men should not wait for me to
DUN them, but should pay without.
CO. Postage will be DOUBLE the a..
mount, if payment is delayed, that il would
be if paid in advance.
h. H. WARDEN, Pm.
Ottumwa, Jan, goth, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
ID. p. Inskeep & Go. /,

A GENTS for Louden Co.'s celebrated
IA Family Medicines. Call and get an
al manac for 1853. DEC. both. 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

UTbe Legislature aejourns on the
a4sh inst.j
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
DIED

On the 2sth of July, near Snake river
of cholera, Arminta l.. Beach, formerl,
Of Rock county, Iowa.
Below .ihe crossing of Lewis river
Moses A. Hale, of Wapello county
Iowa.
New-York daily tribune., 1853-12-28

ihrg Il touches The volume. which Is brought oot !.
magnificent style VIII be eagerly sough. for by Ire no. -
readers with whom the auihorss an untsrnz tavor.a
Pn:nsm & Co haze pubthed TIE Homes II Aa-s' ;
Staiefrlen. companion volume to their highly sacr.,
work. The HoHes If Anc,icaA lgth0ys Il contain. L.
graphical rOtces OF Washington, jefferson Madiso. 81
two AdAmfes. Clay Calhoun Judge Story and O.h.rx -
pictorial views Of their residences The letter prSS
by dfertni hands are Of quite unequal msr tboazh -.
Of them arc very credable pieces Of compOsiionc'.,
KriEkeR HIS Clrissrqs Syockfag Is a new yolrr. -
Ellen Montgonerys Book shel" By Miss We,hersg
Amy Lo,hrop. 1t consists of number Of sr.,, -
touching stories many Of them Of religion, ga,
be eausiluly sdspisd to juveaile ,ases.
Tie Appieton- publish work by the Rev s,....
OssooD calrd The Hard Stone; or TA0veA!s vp,, u.
Life ~ cur Ciics It's contents embrace great yu.
com, site and practical snNjcot which are connected -
or les closely with years le in the hoasehoa -.
tie Eight which cheers the whole twevemoa.h /, k.,
on the hearth stone ., Christmas and New Year r.,
ume is free from all sec;araR TENDENCIES, exhibits rs,.,
and spiritual tone Of feeling s ful OF healiAfal rI~..
suggestions and Is clothed in chsste and frsbl, -
gusge IL cannot fail to become general hvor.e A.
thoush h,ful ard devout family circle.
S2rics from he Hs'oriss of he Jos published bv p,,
els & Co. is a compilation nom The mos, striking n.s-,.
relacd by Josephus, adapted to the ecnPeAea.oa y
children.
The IIind SPIRIT and ne Ram G0iicss is an sn,.,v
Christmas book translated from the German and puslss
BY Crosby Nichols & Co
Tie Children Of the Nec Tts'Gu.sf by Taropxrr,
sroRK is series Of ina .fatve ard beautiful sketA.,
drawn from the narratives OF the Bible and n'erssr<
with occasional didactic rfectons 7, i paSHshS \,
Lindsay & Blokision and sold by De Witt & Dawa,sr
The Testimony ehe Poets, published by Muasey Sos.
Boston Is a collection OF poetry original Plan sos
ing the spontaneous expression Of eminent poes nsr
OF the doctrine Of the elemhraong mercy Of the Unv
Father il i not intended se,saran book but a
aid IN Illustrating the fac, tha, the highest human eos,.
oDs of the beautiful and the true In accorlancsvA
the faith that in this and every future stage Of being c,
will ever be tempered With mercy The Volume i. sirn
bly, selected ard apart from lis religious bearngs MA,
bic as treasure of rare and excellent poetry.
We coso our lst with the Rev. +. w SHELross lsss
from Up he Rircr published by ribner, Of whiA "
have often expressed our admiration they Asvs
sppeared fromtme - time inrhe Knckorbocker MAguna
Mr. Shelton the most cordial wrer on rural thenesas
ever dated letter from country parsonage-he glcfs
the commones objects in the Ugh, Of his perennial hsn
and airy fancy-hs pictures Of life on the Homestead sss
ously blend the pathetic with the oonic-aad whxsx
wishes TO understand the poetry of every day epens
must not neglect this Incompatible volume
New-York daily tribune., 1853-12-28
LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

-RosLRr Browsing has completed q new vOluzx
lyrics, and his wife, ELIZABETH BARRETT BRowMss }
Romance in poetry friend Of these Distinguished alArr
j. in treaty with an American bookseller Ter the puAAa
ton Of beth works in advance Of their appearance
London.
The Appletons are about to bling ont here Mss "a.
tneaus Pos,tire PLt0sePly cf Auguse Cont, having D.
ported five hundred copies Of the English edition in sAu
A new edition Of Longfelow's HyprtaA IS sellnsn
England for ashlling sterling, or twenty i've cent?
M St Beuve is about to establish ct Paris rtsssy
periodical to be calledthe Spectateur