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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23
Congress.

C,nyress will me the 9Th of December and
matter of course speculation is rife as to who will
probably be the next Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives. 1t is generally believed that the
Administration will endeavor to have one OF Its
peculiar friends chosen. Some however assert
that none but thorough going State Rights Dem
o,ra.--"sne totally uncontanilated with Free SOL
ism, and opposed to Secretary GUTHRlE's inter
ference with State Politics" can be elected.
The following gentlemen are already in tile field
and are zeaously backed by theirrespeetive friends;
LYNN BOYD, the Speaker of the last House OF
Representatives, E. B. OLDs and d. T. DISNEY
of Ohio-the former of whom, 1t is said, will be
supported by nearly all of his colleagues from the
Buck Eye State-J. L. Orr of South Carolina
BEsrox of Miss juri, RICHARDSON of Illinois. and
the entire Virginia Delegation. The Wings Will
be in considerable mino,ity, and as it is not prob
abale that their wishes will be consulted they
regard the result with comparative Indifference
We have no IDEA that the discordant elements
which will be brought together at the meeting OF
CONGRESS eau be made to harmonize, and if any
thing can be inferred from present indications we
predict some disturbance in the Democratic family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23
--STAUNTON:@
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER as, 1853.
Trial of Trayer and Wilson,

As we went to press last week Mr.. MIcHiF
was speaking; he concluded on w ednesday at noon
Col HARTMAN then commenced the concluding ar
gument for the Commonwealth and finished his
remarkson Thursday evening. On Friday morn
ing the Judge charged the jury as to the different
grades of offence on which they might find YER
dict under the indictment, and then remanded
them to the jury room. After an absence of a.
bout an hour they returned into Court and render
ed verdict against both prisoners of guilty q
murder IN the first degree.
The jury was composed of intelligent men, and
listened with commendable patience and attention
throughout the tedious examination of witness
es, and the unusual length of argument in the
case. When they brought in their verdict, they
exhibited by their solelnnity and seriousness OF
manner, a due appreciation of the Importance and
sacred obligation of the duty imposed on them by
the laws of their country. The scene in the Court
room was deeply impressive; death-lke silence
reiqned throughout the crowd, which seemed SEN
sibly affected, and listened for the words of the
foreman with the most painful interest The
prisoners themselves received the verdict with
less emotion, and remained composed throughout
the occasion.
The final Judgment Of the Court and the SEN
tence of the law will be pronounced, it is suppos
ed. near the close of the term. Thus ends this
most painfully thrilling trial. One which has
for weeks absorbed the attention of all day after
day the floor of the Court room has been crowded
with spectators and the galleries and Justices
benches were thronged with ladies. The trial
was conducted with the utmost impartiality and
all possible leniency for the prisoners. The ar
guments of the Counsel were of far more than or
binary ability and ingenuity. Throughout all,
the decorum and dignity Of the Court room was
remarkable and in the highest degree creditabe.
An unoffending and worthy old man had been
cruelty murdered in his own house in public
part of our town. His corpse had lain undiscov-
cred until decomposition had commenced. The
murderers had time TO have fled almost beyond
the reach Of pursuit; no trace was found Of them
only the hammer, the bloody instrument OF the
deed, was left behind days rolled on until it
seemed next to a certainty that the perpetrators
eff the crime would escape the vengeance OF the
law. But the mysterious truth which had passed
into a proyerb long centuries ago, that "MuRDER
WILL OUT; is again strikiugly verified in this
case. One circumstance after another gradually
TRANSFERRED developing into something only short OF
confession, until the whole brought together COM
PEELED jury of unbiased men TO the unwilling
conviction that the real murderers were indeed
discovered. What another striking warning to
the depraved that the fearful secret of gnilt is
nerer safe, and that in the providence of Heaven
retribution is fearlully sure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23
Attestation of Wills.

1t has frequently occurred to us as important
that the newspapers should publish the provision
of the new Code in reference to the execution of
Wills. Many Wills it is thought are invalid and
the title to property by them therefore unsound,
because witnesses to its execution have not OBJ
served the requisites of the late enactment; thai;
provision is as follows -
"Chapter l22, section 4. No Will shall be
valid unless it be in writing and signed by the tes
tator, or by some other person, in his presence and
by has direction, in such manner as to make it
manifest that the name was intended as sigma
ture and moreover. unless it be wholly written
by the testaor, the signature shall be made or the
Will acknowledged by him in the presence of at
least hco competent Ditnesses at the same time (;
and such witnesses shall subscribe the WI in the
presence Of the tcstator, but no form of attesaon
shall be necessary"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23
Valley RAILROAD Convention.

We hear, unofficially, that the Railroad Con-
ventien held in Lexington, last Thursday, was
Charge and enthusiastic" There wa. large
delegation present from Roanoke, Botetourt and
Rockbrdge counties Shenandoah, Rockingham
and Augusta were also represented, the last by
Capt. JOHN B. WATTS, Maj. WILLIAM S.
SpRouL, and WILLIAM NJ. TATE, Esq.
The Convention was in session during Thurs
day until night. A warm and excited discussion
occurred on the proposition from the delegates Of
Fincastle. to make that town necessary point in
the Charter. An alternative proposition was be,
fore the meeting to the effect that points should
be designated. The proposition finally carried
as we understand, to make the termini at Salem
aud at Harrlsonburg; and to make Buchanan, Fin
castle, Lexington and Stanton points in the line
provided those points could be reached without
too great sacrifice of the interests ofthe company
A committee was appointed to prepare memori
al to the Legislature asking for an appropriation
on the ''two and three fifihs" principle, to con
struct the railroad along the Valley.
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Award Of premiums to Augusta,

To correct several errors. in compliance with The
request of correspondent. we republlsh the list OF
premiums awarded to citizens of Augusta comfy,
at the late Fair:
To Major j. Marshall McCue for the best av-
craze product to the acre of Indian Corn. $40.
70 the same. for best average product TO the acre
of Clover Hay. on high upland field of AZ acres
tlso tons per acre. $2O.
To same, for the largest yield on single acre Ct
high upland. of two tons per acre, SlO. :,
To VIM J. d. Bell, for best pair Of years old
Oxen, $50.
To John McCue, for Durham and Devon
Bull, l8 months old, SIS.
To Saml. +. Christian, for aNative and Devon
Heifer, lS months old, SIS.
To same. for best pen of Ewes. not less than
three, for Spanish Merino year old Ewes. $50.
Same. for best fine wool off of Spanish Merno
Buck, S..
Same, the premium for bestpen ofbuck Lambs,
not less than four, s..
To Philip o. Palmer, for best sample ofFamily
Flour, from the Valley Mills, the sum of $40.
To Mrs. A. f. Harnsbarger for the best piece of
winter clothing for negroes, woven by hand, 50.
To Miss Mary E. Waddell for beautiful Crochet
Bonnet and Chid's Frock. premium of Sd.
The Committee on Fruits felt regret at their
inability to allow premium to Maj. j. M. McCue,
of same county, for 'the Berkeley Red Apple" the
finest specimen on exhibition
To Mr. Samuel Bell, of same county, for the
four large fat cattle, similar regret was express
ed by the committee on that department.
But there is certainly no ground for complaints
at not being able to share in the chances for pre-
NUNS by Augusta. Richmond Dispatch.
The SANDWICH IsLANDs.-The Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia North American
writes as follows:
"Mr Severance's answer to the British ant
French protest is received with much favor here
The careful reader cannot fail to see that it indl
Gates, on the part of the author, full conscious
ness of his political ability as well as his dlplo
matte power to negotiate for annexation. Their
is no use in being surprised at anything nova
days, and we might just as well make up on
minds to receive the gentleman from Hawaii il
the United States Senate ere long-perhaps befor
the public wakes up to realization of the fac
that the annexation is possible. Mr.. Allen vii
be likely to be one of the Senators, and the Rev
Dr. Judd may be the other. Is not this a fast
country 2"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23

have this hammer at Wm Crawfrd's 5or Is
years ago He cut the hammer on the claw side
as this is cut
EDWARD CoIE.-Sold some negroes in Rich
Inond Cor Wilson, and paid him Sll7O sometime
in August.
Mrs PEER.-Lives very near Coleman's house.
On the evening OF the murder. between shutdown
and dark. heard noise in Coleman's house, and
went up stairs to look. Saw man in the house
come to the door and shut it.
n. X. TRoUr.-Perkins told him Trayer and
Wilson went through gate into Coleman's yard
at call Court said they climbed the fence.
Many other witnesses testified, whose evidence
is omitted because it covers substantially the same
ground as the preceding. Enough has been Civ
en- to satisfy any reasonable curiosity, and we here
close our report.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23

MIR. SOule Mt Madrid.

Gen. Pierce's representative at Madrid, Mr.
Soule. had an audience for the presentation of his
letters to the Queen of Spain on the I'D ultlmo.
You have already doubtless received copies of his
address upon that occasion and OF the reply OF the
Queen. They do not depart either OF them from
the stereotyped form of those ceremonial phrases,
except perhaps that the Queens contains no eX-
preston of gracious good will and respect towards
the person OF the Minister himself. The Journal
DIES Debats, Of Paris. noticing this reception in an
editorial article of the day before yesterday says
"The address of Mr. Soule was expected with
impatient curiosity. because it was remembered
that few days before his departure for Europe
he publicly held language in which were remark
ed expressions wounding TO Spain. and little COM
patlble with the diplomatic functions with which
he was at the time invested. Mr.. Soule got over
the difficulty with perfect propriety. His Ian
ruage in presence ofthe Queen was in all respects
uneXceptionable 1t is reported at Madrid that
| MI Soue having in conformity with usage com
municated his address to NJ. Calderon de Ia Bar
ca. Minister of Foreign Affairs, the latter request
ed the suppression of certain phrases deemed OBJ
iectionable. (inacccptables) Mr.. SOule consented
with readiness that the expressions objected tc
should be struck out. Contrary to custom at Mad
rid. Mr.. Soule delivered his address in English
Foreign Ministers have always employed the
French language in their official audiences. The
French language has thus been spoiled of its an
cient privilege Ought it to have expected this
con temptuous treatment at the hand of an orator
of French origin? An orator of pure American
race would probably have spared our language this
slight"
The DeJats errs in its statement Of the invaria
bleness of the custom to use the French language
upon the reception of Ministers at Madrid. Tho
address of the English Ambassador, Lord How
den. was in his native tongue and one nigh
without much emerlty venture to assert that tire,
ont of four at least of the antecedent American
Ministers at that court would have been unable I,
deliver presentation addresses in any other thai
the English anguage.-Pais Correspondent
o. The Locomotive Abingdon exploded OF
Friday morning last, at Big Spring, on the Vir
oinia and Tennessee Railroad. The Engineer
whose name was Albaugh, was killed. The fire
| psc1ned
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23

o. will perhaps surprise many ofour readers
to learn that there is upwards of one hundred mil
lion dollars specie more in the country at this time
than there was ten years ago. The Philadelphia
SATURDAY. Gazette, from which we gain this in
formation, says: The receipts of California gold
up TO the 3lst of October 1853, amounts to the
large sum,of $2O3 .8S6,O25 81, and the exports Of
specie from the United States from lS47 to Octo-
Der 3lst 1858, was SIS, l05, 207 90, making the
net increase of specie since 1916, l2S,7S08ls 81.
II the above is correct and we do not doubt it, it
is singular that the money market should be in such
an embarrassed condition as is represented
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23

o. We move that the farmers and planters, and
the whole people of Virginia, do speedily take the
proper steps for providing and presenting to General
William II. Richardson, late General Agent of
the State Agricultural Society, some soldLy and
Substantially vaIuable token of their gratitude for
his invaluable services in that capacity. This is
our molion-who seconds ii ?-Piedmont Wing.
We second the motion most cordially. Gen.
RICHARDSON deserves something of the kind not
only on account of his services alluded to by the
Wing, but especially for his noble letter to the
Richmond Examiner on the subject of the Secre'
taryship of the Society, which we published last
week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23
Price of Wheat and Flour.

The last steamer from Europe reports decline
in breadstufs at Liverpool. The average price
of wheat at Paris during the month of October, is
given on the 3lst, as Sl.S4 per bushel On the
10Th inst, 10000 bushels of wheat were sold al
New York at SLIP to ST. .76, and 5000 barrels Of
flour at S6sl to $7.lS. At Baltimore, on the
same day, wheat sold a: ST .35 to $l.5O-a cargo
of 5000 bushels of superior white at 81 .5S-and
flour at $3.50 to $662s. We did not receive oul
usual report from Richmond, but learn from the
newspapers that on the 18th white wheat sole
there at ST. so and red at 81 .45per bushel. Rich
mond is ahead of Baltimore as grain market.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23
Central Railroad.

The editor of the Charlottesville Je6awonian
recently rode in the cars to the entrance of the
Little Tunnel, eight miles this side of Mecham's
River, TO which place the track is laid and the
work nearly completed. The road ascends the
mountain from 70 to Is feet per mile, and is well
made. Monday the 2Sth inst, is the day set fol
the cars to commence their daily to that point
1t is thought that portion of the State work will
not be ready, so as to allow the cars to cross the
mountain and run to Staunton, before April Of
Nav
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23

The Court is now engaged in the trial of the
Irishman BRoGY. This case will probably not be
concluded before Thursday or Friday. 1t is ex,
pected that the case of FIDDLER-for bigamy-
will be taken up next, and will probably conclude
the term. The misdemeanor cases on the com,
monwealth's docket will not be tried at this term
The jurors in the civil cases have all been dis
charged. The District Court of Appeals. ofwhicl
Judge THOMPSON is member, meets in Char.
lottesyille on the lst of December
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23
Town Clock.

A sufficient amount Of money has been subscrib-
ed for the purchase of a town clock, to be placed
in the tower of the new Lutheran church, to au-
thorize the gentlemen having charge of the matter
to order one from the North We congratulate
our towns folks upon the success of this enter
prise at last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23

GRAuAM's MAsAzINE-The December num-
Der of Graham's Magazine is out. Various i'm
provements, pictorial and literary will be made in
the Magazine for 1854. Mr.. GRAHAM heretofore.
we believe, the sole proprietor, has associated an
other gentleman with him in the publication of
the Magazine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23

CoNTRApIcrIoN.-Th Charlottesville Jefer-
sonian says there were no persons killed in the
Tunnel on Monday before last as reported by the
Staunton Spectator, although several were very
seriously hurt by the falling Of the rock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23

gs- The track Of the Railroad is now laid to
the immediate vicinity of this place, a few hun
dred Yards from the limits of the town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23
County Court.

The November term meets on Monday next
The road cases and motion docket will be tried at
this term.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-23

o. The Locomotive Abingdon exploded on
Friday morning last, at Big Spring, on the Vir-
whose name was Albaugh, was killed. The fire
man escaped.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-20
sa< #=s;a AGENCY OF THE r.
Merchants Insurance Company
of New Orleans.

FOR the parishes of Assumption, La
l. f,urche and Terrebonne. The undersigned having
been appointed agent for the above Insurance Company
beg leave 10 call the attention Of Planters Merchants and
property holders of the three above parishes the follow
clause adopted the Board of Presidents Insurance
Com. anes If New Ofle ns, for country Fire Risks.
90 FIRE PISKS cut of New Orleans on buildings or
contents excepting Gin and Sugar Houses and their
PLACE HAS NO INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENCY
IN II nar1eIge--5 zE.Ezs
1t is understood and agreed TO be conditions af this In
surance that in Of Sly loss within the policy the
surers to be liable only for THREE FOUTHS OF THE
SAME, not exceeding the herein insured, and the
OTHER F0URTHfo he BORNE BY THE ASSURED.
The undersigned il ready to Insure properties agains
Fire Risks and also Cargo per steamboats.
Ssszszas ~ ~ ##9ex CHARLES LESSEPS Agent.
Firm of Lesseps b Degulbem, Thibodaux, La.
MAY 9Th 1855 y -4-ss$ f5 5sA 8sesI&T221yl IT,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-20
DaguerreOtype Likenesses!
TAKEN BY C.. FREIDAL. (Iate of \

u H. Ct. CharIes stree, New OrIeans) Th8 advertiser
respectfully The citizens Ut Tbodaux and the
surrounding country that having had long experience in the
A and having procured all the late he feels
assured Of giving all who may ver him with call satisac-
ton. His PICTURES taken with life like colors, and
perfect fac smiles Of the originals Children and groups
taken in superior style. ROOMS At THE BANK.
Family groups Of from companies Societies. Glasses
Of Schools numbering from 10 to 10 over, are taken in
superior style Pictures copied miniatures ockets mag
copied in small for ockets rings All Of which viii be
done satisfactorily. no pay. '5k& *s4 je18
In order conform to the rules of the country and
ID consequence of the difficulty Of obtaining money al this
Of the year. Mr. T. informs the public that he win
when it Is desired extend the usual credit m the LIST March
responsible persons who patronize him to the amount
five dollars or upwards.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-20

NICE G1RLs.-The young ladies Of Daris.
Gotta, in the State Of Maine, have recently
formed themselves into d society for mutual
improvement and protection. Among the
resolutions adopted at a regular meeting, we
find the following n
That we will receive the attention Of no
$50 styled gentleman who has not learned
some business. or engaged in some steady
improvement for liselihood-for it is ap-
pretended that after the bird is caught it
may strave in the cage.
That we will promise marriage 10 no
young man who is in the habit Of tippling,
for we are assured that he will come to want
and his children to bare feet. =@s
That We will not marry young man
who 70 not patron 10 his neighbofh0od
paper, for We have thus rot only strong
evidence Of want Of intelligence, but he will
prove TOO ssingy to provide for his family,
educate your children, 70 encourage instilu-
lions Of learning in bis own vicinity. 0
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-20

CAL1FoRN1A,--We cut the following from
letter from California published in the St Louis
The first settlement we visited in this State
was San Bernardino, where the Mormans have
a large town, rapidly increasing. 1 found these
people quite obliging, honest, and exceedingly
religious. But they have singular mode Of
serving the Lord, which they do by taking wives,
and they have plenty of them. know Nor
mon who has seventeen wives, and he seems to
seek the society Of young unmarried ladies like
a single gentleman. You will regret to perceive
that the repulsiye custom of pelygamy exists in
California. .-s .- .=...
There would not be so many pooremen in this
country, if more of them were to bring their
families and turn their attention to agriculture,
and not enter into any mining prospects ), Or
speculations. There is some good land in this
country. A portion Of it is very healthy.
A New MoTIvE PowER.-It is said new mo-
tive power has been discovered by some one at
Providence, r. I. The force applied is mag
netic attraction, and the power is applicable to
driving machinery, locomotion, navigation, and
all other purposes for which steam is employed.
It is also capable Of lighting and warming.
The great advantage of this power it is alleged,
is its cheapness, nothing being consumed and no
cost being necessary in generatingit. The Prov
idence Journal says:
The machine has been applied to the magnetic
telegraph with entire success. An engine is
nearly completed to test the invention as a mo-
tive power on large scale. The stock is in the
hands of some of the shrewdest business men
in Providence and so much confidence is felt in
the success Of the experiment, that shares, the
original cost of which was $50, have changed
hands at $3.50. If it answers the expectations
of its friends limits can hardly be put to its
value, if it fails, it will be in the category of
many other good things. *
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-20

FATAL RESULT AT A JUGGLING EXHIBITION
The Decatur marion county, Hl.) Gazette of
the 10Th instant has the following:
"Herr Alexander met with most terrible
check at Clinton, Dewst last week. In the play
ing off the hocus-pocus Of the magic pistol, it
proved to be loded with balls, and the young
man, George Smith, who was to stand up and
catch Fictitious ball in his mouth, received the
contents Of the loaded pistol in his left side, and
from the character of the wounded and the sea-
son Of the year, the probability is that it will
terminate his life, leaving a widowed mother,
who was solely dependent on him inconsolabIe.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-20

New RoUrE 70 THE PAcIT1c.-The Vicksburg
Sentinel, Of Tuesday last, says: -.
Capt. Levy has just passed this place, on his
way to New Orleans, with his engineer corps, TO
embark for Vera Cruz, to survey his new route
from Hyarado to Huatulco, on the Pacific upon
which route, when opened, the trip from New
Orleans to San Francisco can be made in eleven
days, as we learn from Capt Levy, saving a
distance Of 800 miles upon each ocean.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-08-20
READ THIS!
GROCERY STORE.-Hay.

~ ing fully determined on continuing the Groeery
business at old stand, Of Main and st. Louis st.
hereby notify friends and former patrons, well the
public in general that now have hand and shall con-
tsnne to keep constantly in store, choice gen@al
assortment OF Family Groceries, Western Produce, &C.,
which will be happy to dispose Of at prices equally az low
and advantageous other establishment engaged in
trade. A liberal share Of patronage is solicited.
iJ1 JNO. THEOPHILUS DATYTS