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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

O. Freesoiers and Secessionists seem. to be
carrying the day at Washington in the division Of
the spoils Southern Union Democrats are as
signed a meager share, and occupy very much the
position of ''poor folks at a frolic" Ex-senator
CLEMENS, ofAlabama, one of the most efficient
champions of the Compromise measures, and a
jealous Democrat to boot, recently returned home
with the commission Of postmaster for one of his
friends, being all he could get while Senator
FIrzpATRIcK, of the Secession wing, obtained
whatever ne desired. JEFFERSON DAVIS, proba-
ably, dispenses the Executive patronage in the
extreme Southern States, andhe is said to be bent
upon crushing all those who took partin the Union
movement of lS50-'5l Ex-senator Downs, Of
Louisiana, is so far the only exception to the res
olute prescription of that class of men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. Can the Editor of the Stanton Spectator
tell US what has become of petition for the dis
continuance of Sunday travel on the Central Rail-
road. The last we heard of it was, that after get
ting the signatures of nearly all the respectable
citizens of our community, it was sent to the peo-
pie of Stannton for their signatures.
We would like to know what has been its fate
in the town of Staunton.-C Charlottesville .4dro.
A petition of the kind was posted up at our
Postofice for some time ,and while there was sign
ed by many OF our citizens. When last heard of,
it was in the hands of Mr.. S. w. FIcKLIN. We
cordially approve of the object proposed and hope
that when the Railroad scompleted to this place,
the quetness and sanctity of Sabbath afternoons
will not be violated by the arrival of the cars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

% A month or two ago, we published para
graph in reference to Young man named CHAs-
w. Snow, to the effect that under pretence OF
procuring subscriptions to various periodicals. he
was engaged in swindling the public. Since them
the gentleman who gave rs the information and
friend of Mr.. Shows have made statements to
us, which induce us to believe that the transac-
ton formerly alluded to by us was not fraudulent
MIR. S. is represented by his friends as yoa'h o'
correct and modest department, endeavorng to
obtain an honest livelihood. 1t affords US pleas
ure to say tina, so far as we know OF beseve his
character is without just reprOach:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

A CITY Clergyman to his friend in the Country.


How so much time slips through my fingers,
without my writing to you would puzzle me to
explain. Every man in the world don't care
how busy-has time to write letters. fritter a.
way hours upon hours-and although am not a
lazy person, there is nothing in the way of work
which | reluctate so much as taking up my pen
to commence either sermon, newspaper essay,
or letter. go On saying, Il will begin to-mor-
w"--s'to-mor0w-to- morrow"--untl weeks
glide away. And yet as soon as get under weigh,
or way, which is it Fit becomes very pleasant
to me to write-as it becoming at this very time.
There is my everlasting door-bell again what
pleasure people. can take in ringing my bell from
morning to-night!-they ring i. before breakfast,
alWqs at dinner, certainly at supper, and pretty
constantly during the intermisson will go and
see who wants me now, and when return shall
have to commence again.
Bless yourself that you are not in the
direct line of the Yankee travel 10 the South, to
seek what they may devour. Every agent, school
master. broken down parson, quack and humbug,
from prolific New England voucksafes ipe q visit.
| am bored-perforated through and through, until
some. DAYS would make capital cullender, or
lace veil. or top of sand-box, or anything of the
open-work order One of my great vices is polite
ness, and when these yankee rascals come to see
me, although know before hand, that they have
some trick to play, | try to receive them with CT
vilitybut, as their effrontery, and bold, brazen,
importunate impotence increases, Igrow surly,
until am sometimes compelled, in self-defence,
to treat them as man with cudgel in his hand
does a dog, who seems determined to bite Bless
your stars, say, that you are not in the line of
the Yankee travel to the South. i very much
fear that before finish writing shall again hear
my bell and be summoned to the parfor to see a
blaze face son of nutmeg with portfolio under
his arm, or roll of missionary maps, and be com
PEELED to hear him lie about the same Through his
nose, in dialect which is cross between Eng
lsh and Ourangoutang- abhorred by men and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27
GeOfQia.. Nbfif 9Th, IS5,
10 the Editor of the Saunton Spectator,

"a,
10 the Editor Of the Samton Spectator,
=, Dear Sir,-I wish you to send me copies of the
Richmond Times and of tie Winchester Repub-
}ican-I wish to see them before | suSscribe-lf
suited, ! will for one of them subscribe-or for
both. Direct the papers to me
This is decidedly cool, especially considering
that the writer is not subscriber to the Spectator!
We have not complied with his request, solely
from motives of delicacy, however, friends
ofthe Times and Republican should have the priv
ilege of Selecting the specimens If they will
send us numbers of their papers upon which they
are willing to have our Georgia correspondent pass
Judgment, we will give the proper direction, and
they may gain an additional subscriber each, al
though we are FIVE cents out of pocket already by
the operation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27
Maine Law Mass Meeting.

The advocates ofthe passage ola law, by the Vir-
ginia Legislature, to be submitted TO the people
for their adoption or rejection, prohibiting the
traffic in intoxicating liquor, aud providing for its
seizure and confiscation, when exposed to sale in
violation of law, are requested to assemble in
Staunton on Thursday, the 9Th of May, in Mass
meeting. Let there be general turn out of the
friends of this cause, from this and neighboring
counties. A great work is to be accomplished,
and every lover of sobriety and good morals, must
do his part. Come up, one and ALL and let us
make bold strike for a complete deliverance from
the Liquor Traffic.
Able speakers will be invited to address the
meeting. BY order of the
COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
o. Neighboring papers are requested to copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27
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6Synfent uf Postage,

In common with all newspaper publishers, we
frequently receive letters with the postage unpaid
these letters occasionally contain rethttshces Of
money, or we would never take any of them from
the office: The most of them, however, are in
reference to matters in no degree interesting or
important to us. We give the following letter,
received few days ago, from an individual Of
whom we have no knowledge and who therefore
has not even the claim of an ordinary acquaint-
ance Upon us, as an instance:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

The NATIONAL INrELLIGENcE a.-There was
debate recently in the Senate on a. proposition
to publish the speeches of Senators in the Nation,
al Intelligencer as well as in the Globe and, I'm
ion. The discussion produced the following com
p!jpent to the Inteligencer, and the subsequent
Mr.. Butler of South Carolina: l.,
The IntelIigencer," said Mr.. Butler, sis the
first paper ever saw-the first that ever brought
from the post office, more than forty years ago
remember, in 1907, reading the editorials OF the
Intellgencer, by way of learning to read and, in
lSl2-'l3, was stirred by the p6rusal of its col
umns. | never see that paper without its being
associated in my mind with former and better
times"
Mr.. Weller, Gin his seat) That was before
was born.
Mr. Butler. Yes, sir; and think we had bet
ter times then than now since you were born.-
Laughter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

DE- Bows REvIEw.-We have received the
April number of this periodical. 1t contains sew
sral original articles on the commerce, industrial
resources, internal improvements and statistical
history of the Southern and Western States. II
is valuable aud interesting publication, supply
ing an important desiteratum hitherto, in South
ern journalism. The Editor gives notice that nc
change whatever will take place in the editorial
or business Of the work in consequence Of his ap-
pointmentby the Government as chiefof the Cen
sus Department
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF ARr-The April
number of'this attractive publication has at last
come to hand From the delay, we were appre-
hensive that the published had erased our name
from his exchange list. Instead ofmaking show
at the start to obtain subscribers and then cheap
ering down, as is apt to be the case with period-
Gals, this work has exhibited steady improve
ment every month. 1t is not mere picture book,
as might be supposed although we acknowledge
a fondness for pictures ourselves which makes the
illustrations the most pleasing feature to us-but
the literary matter is of high order and general
interest. Published by ALEXANDER MoNreoME-
RY, New York, at IS year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

SOUTHERN EcLEcrIc.-We have received the
second number of the Southern Eclectic, publish
ed at Augusta, Georgia, by Mr.. J. II. FIFTEEN.
This number confirms the favorable opinion we
expressed month ago of the editors fitness for
the task he has assumed. The work is made up
chiefly Of selections from the leading publications
OF Great Britain, aud to persons who wish to cul-
tivatc an acquaintance with the foreign perodi-
cal literature of the day (and who does not y we
cordially recommend it. The price is IS wear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

0o- Macaulay is expected to issue two more VOL
umes of his History of England in April. His
health is said to be rrevocaby shattered, and fears
are entertained that he will never be able to COM
ple,e the work which ne has projected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27
From CAiIyonSrA.-The steamer United

From CALIEoRNA.-Th steamer United
States arrived at New Orleans on the Oath, from
AspnwalI, with California dates to the lst inst.
The steamer Independence. lost on the 10th.
February, run the shoals off Margaretta Island,
took fire and burnt. Five hundred passengers
were on board. The passengers jumped into the
sea; one hundred and forty were lost. The fire
originated from the intense. heat of the furnace
The flames spread to the Powder Magazine which
exploded, tearing away the stern of the boat and
blowing the passengers into the sea.
1t is probable the l1ss of life may reach two
hundred Those who landed found themselves
on barren island and suffered intensely, but by
firing the cannon, the attention of Whaler's was
attracted, who rescued the survivors.
The city of Marysvie is agnin inundated.
The steamer California left San Francisco on
the lst inst, with two and a quarter, millions Of
dollars in gold. The markets are quiet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

BARN AND Houses BURNT.-We regret to
learn that Mr.. Washington Dudley, living near
Mt Scion, Augusta county. met with heavy
loss on Thursday morning last, about 4 o'clock,
by the burning of his Barn aud contents, together
with FIVE valuable work horses, a new road wag-
on. gears, Sc, sc; Mr.. Dudley's loss is estima-
ted at $500 or $4,000. The fire is believed to
have been the work of an incendiary .-ROck. Reg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

ao- The Wings of the First and Second Dis
trc.s are requested to meet at the Court house at
two O'Clock, P. NJ, on Saturday next, to appoint
DELEGATES to the County Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

Or Col. McMuln, in his speeches in the West,
announces his determination at the next Congress
to propose what he calls compromise on the dis
position of the Land Fund. He intends to intro
duce bill appropriating the revenue from public
lands to the improvement and extension Of the
Navy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

Co. The Remains of the Great Napoleon are tc
be made the occasion of another pompous ceremo-
NAL in Paris, on the 9Th Of May. They are to be
removed on the 4th from the Chapel ofSt. Jerome
to the monument erected for them under the dome
of the Church of the Invalides and on the 9Th the
tomb will be "naugurated" with great ceremony
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. The Wings of the Third District held q
Convention in Richmond on Friday, and nomina-
ted Col. CLAYTON G. COLEMAN, of Louisa, as
their candidate for Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. The Common Council of Richmond have
directed poll to be opened on the 2Sd of May
next, to take the sense of the people Of that city
on the question of subscribing an amount not ex-
cesding two hundred thousand dollars to the Cen
trail Railroad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. The New York Times states that it is no
torious In New York, that several parties there
are engaged in the African slave trade. The per-
sons accused are said to be merchants, and other
monied men, who fit our vessels which sail to Gu
ba, and thence proceed to the coast of Africa, I'M
der false papers, and bring back slaves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. Within the last week one or two severe
frosts have occurred, destructive it is thought to
the peaches and other early and tender fruits
Otherwise the weather has been pleasant, and
April showers and sunny days have brought GU. in
luxuriance the verdure Of the fields and woods.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

Personal WORCESTERSHIRE understand that
Senators Douglas of Illinois, Foot of Vermont and
the late Secretary of the Treasury, Mr.. Corwin,
contemplate ayisit to Europe this spring. Mr..
Corwin has taken passage in the packet of the
2sth of May. Douglas will probably leave at an
earlier date. Mr. Foot goes chiefly to attend to
the interests Of a Georgia railroad, of which he is
President, and is expecting to leave Immediately.
Col. Benton left Washington on Thursday
morning last, for St. Louis, with the expectation
of being absent about month, then to return and
resume the preparation Of his Twenty Years in
the Senate"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

No. We are indebted to the Hon. JAMES NJ.
Mason. of the United States Senate, tor the An
nusl Messages and accompanying documents for
1928.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. The N. York Legislature has refused to pass
law proposing to allow Southern Citizens, re-
moving with their slaves, to pass through the
territory or ports of New York without mourning
the loss Of their slaves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

FROM MExIco.-We have dates from Mexico
to the 5th of April. On the LIST the arrival Of
Santa Anna in the English steamer was telegraph
ed from Uloa, and all the people tnrned out and
made arrangements to receive him. In about two
hours the steamer came up, with the English and
Mexican flags at masthead. and for the fifth time
Santa Anna became master of the destinies Of
Mexico. He was received with salute Of artil-
ery from the Castle and from the Mexican steam
er '.Estado de Mexico" The authorities of We
IA Cruz received him with great ceremony
tary and religious f6rmaities. A tFumphal arch
was erected, and the whole procession passed I'M
der it from the steamer. The grand procession
then passed to the Church, and after solemn
1t DEAN they conducted the President to the
National Palace, where he had announced to him
that he had received eighteen of the. three and
twenty States in favor of his resnming the Presi-
dency At night there were Examinations, fire.
works, vivas, serenades, SIC.
Santa Anna remained in Vera Cruz four days,
where sumptuous banquet was given him, when
he went to his hacienda, after issuing proclama-
ton to the people of Mexico.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

.:vrcBr PREsrbry4T' OF TIE UNITED STATES,
The office of Vice President has been previously
vacant on, the following occasions, viz; Twice by
the death of the Vice Presidents, viz: George
Clinton, April ,ilsl2; bis tenn expiring March 3,
1918. .Elbridge- Gerry, November, 1914; his
term expiring March :.5IlSl7. ! Once by the res
ignation Of john ~ Calhoun. December2S, 1882;
his term expsing March g.. 1888, Twice by the
death of Presidents Harrison and Taylor and the
consequent accession of Vice Presidents Tyler and
Fillmore to, the Presidency the former in April,
ls4l the latteri July, 1850 leaving the Vice
Presidency vacant for the remainder their res
pective terms, and the President Of the Senate
with the right of succession to the Presidency
The ,nowers and duties of the Vice President and
the President Of the Senate pro tenn. are precisely
the same, except that the latter votes as Sena-
tor, and has the casting vote. Mr.. Atchison, the
present President Of the Senate pro tenn, has only
two years to serve as U. S. Senator
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. The Richmond Morning Mad copies the
paragraph which we published last week in rofer-
ence to Mr.. Sheffey, and adds
Augusta is also highly favored in her represen-
tatives in the House of Delegates, Messrs. limbo
den, Tats and Walker. They have served her
with distinguished talent and fidelity. Mr.. I'm
boden's withdrawal, which his constituents should
not permit, will deprive the House of one Of its
ablest and most useful members.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. We understand that the farmers in ORANGE
again anticipate very general destruction ofthere
wheat crop by the joint-worm, the same that de-
stroyed whole fields last season. The period
when the jont worm makes the attack is about
four weeks off, but unerring indications are alrea-
dy given of their presence. Quite large number
Of farmers have disbanded the wheat crop and are
directing their attention to the growth of tobacco,
and if present anticipatons are realized. there will
be but little seeding Of wheat the coming fall
Fred Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. The Tappahannock Gazette, Democratic
paper, thus speaks of the late discreditable gerry
mander of the State by the Legislature :-"In
this apportionment of the federal representation of
the State, the Legislature has gone bow shot
beyond its powers We know of no authority by
which it can 60 beyond the convenience Of the dis
trict in making an apportlonment. a precedent
established in another State, if unjust, and in vo-
laton of the spirit and genius Of our Institutions,
offers no apology for the like act by the Legisa-
ture of that State which has boasted SO LONG of
her republican principles. One of the articles of
Mr.. Jefferson's faith was that the pcrmanency of
our institutions depended, in great degree, upon
the check OF parties, one upon the other. This
stretch of prerogatiye by the Legislature forces
upon the Democratic party Of the State the de-
fence of a plan which has no claim to Republican
ism, and places the representatives who may be
elected, in the position of client who has won
his cause with packed jury"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. A. NJ. DUPUY, Esq, the present chief as
sistant engineer at the Blue Ridge Tunnel, and
r. LINDSEY WALKER, Esq, we learn, have re-
ceived appointments as assistant engineers to c.
b. SHAW, ESQ.,, on the Covington and Ohio Rail-
road. We are glad to seeour young Virginia En-
gineers receiving appointments on the works Of
Improvement the State. The Virginia Military
Institute, the University and other colleges of this
State are as competent as Northern Colleges, to
give education in this department. And when
ever equally qualified by education, we may well
believe that Virginians are quite as well qualified
in feeling and interest to take charge Of the works
Of this State, as those who are natives of North
ern State. Virginia has been fortunate so far in
the character of her Northern supplies of Engi-
neers, but this fact should not operate to exclude
her native material.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

Or ALEXANDER RIvEs, ESQ.,, Of AlbcmaIle,
announcesthat he will not be candidate for Con-
gress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27
The worlds Fair at New York.

The Managers of the Association for the Exh-
bition of the Industry of all Nations are pushing
forward the erection of the, Crystal Palace design
ed for the uses of the exhibition, with all possible
despatch and though circumstances, more, or less
incident to all great enterprises, will prevent the
completion of the building in time for its opening
at the period first announced, the I'd. of May, yet
it is now rendered almost, if not entirely, certain
that the delay will not extend to more than a
month, and that about the first of June this grand
and interesting exhibition will be thrown OPEN
The superstructure of the building is nearly all
done, with the exception of the dome, the raising
of which has been commenced The interior work
will be at once proceeded with and rapidly COM
hleted. The beauty and fitness, Of the building
are generally admired as its progress renders these
points conspicuous, and it will of itself form one
of the most attractive features Of the exhibition.
The interest which is felt in the exhibition "a
broad has been manifested by the receipt at New
York, by the recent arrival of three packet Ships
of five hundred packages of articles designed for
exhibition. Gratifying reports have also been re-
ceived of the success of Col. Hughes, the Euro
pean agent ofthe exhibition, whose efforts have
resulted in obtaining the promise of many yalna
BILE contributions of foreign manufacture and art.
The French Government, it is intimated, at his
suggestion, will send vessel OF war freighted
with the contributions of that nation, and accom-
panied by special commissioner. 1t is evident,
therefore, that the exhibition will not be lacking
in contributions from abroad, and our own citizens
should see that the arts, the manufactures, and
the productions of their country are properly and
fully represented in this great exhibition Of the
industry ofall nations"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-04-27

o. The Pirates Of Borneo have commenced or
erations afresh. The dreadful castigation they
experienced at the hands of Sir James Moore has
kept them quiet for long time; but one of their
leaders, named Rantab, lately mustered ali his for
ces, and sailed down the river f2eang, where he
attacked and routed party led by two English
men. Many were killed on both sides. and. a.
mong the number, one Of the brave English lead
arg