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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

ey- The Staunton Spectator announces that
Hugh w. Shelley. Esq, will not be candidate
for reelection to the Senate. Mr. Shelley has, for
number of years past been one of the most active
members of the General Assembly, and deserved
" acquired reputation for industry and thorough
acquaintance with the legislation of the State
His experience as member of the House of Del
eoates. of the State Convention and of the Senate,
has furnished him with general knowledge OF
Parliamentary laws, and he is ready and able
debater The Senate will lose one of its best men,
bors in the retirement Of Mr. Shelley. -RicHmcnd
Whig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

LATE FROM CALIFoRNIA.-Thes steamer Uncle
Sam arrived at New York Wednesday from As
pnwall, whence she sailed on the 9Th instant.
She brings one hundred passengers and over $780,
600 in specie, and reports nearly 100000 Of
gold dust on the way to New York in the steamers
California and Panama
The dates from San Francisco are to February
10TH The mining intelligence. generally, is OF a
cheering character. New discoveries continue to
be made. and the miners report large yield from
the diggngs. Rubies, emeralds, and diamonds
had beeu found in the interior. Emigration to
Australia had nearly ceased.
Benicia has been fixed upon as the capital of the
State.
The grain crops were very forward, and promls-
ed rich harvest. The weather at San Francisco
was delightful.
Mich excitement existed in Calaveras county
on account of Mexican marauders. The entire
Mexican population had been driven out, and mass
meetings of the miners were being held, causing
great CONSERVATION among all foreigners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

Or An interesting meeting of the State Agrl-
cultural Society was held in Richmond, week
before last B. JoassoN BARBOUR, Esq, of Or
ange, delivered an address, which has been high
ly lsuded for its ability and eloquence. The So
ciety determined to hold an Agricultural Fair and
Exhibition in Richmond during the ensuing fail,
and large number Of the memberspl pledged them
selves to pay, on behalf of their respective coun-
ties, 500 each, towards the expenses Of the ex-
hibitioa, thus increasing the society's funds from
al .2lS to SIS, 400.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23
WHEELING BR1peE CAsE.-Previous to the

WHEELING BRIDGE CAsE.-Previous to the
close of the recent term of the u. S. Supreme
Court motion was filed by the attorney general
of Pennsylvania, and the counsel of the State,
asking for an order to the Marshal to execute the
decree of the Court in relation to the Wheeling
Bridge, declaring it to be an illegal structure, and
also for attachment against the officers, managers
and stockholders, for not complying with the de-
cree of the Court. No action was taken by the
Court on the motion, previous to its adjournment,
and so the argument goes over to the term which
commences in May next. The argument of this
question will bring up the question as to the effect
of the act of Congress, declaring the bridge post
road.-Bahimore Patriot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23
FRIpAY.=Scnate.=No report.
J,TrR FROM H4yASA-HEALrH Of Mr..

LATER FROM HlvANA-llEALTH OF MR. MIG
SANTA ANNA, &c.-.Nelv York, March lS.-
The steamer Black Warrior, from Mobile and
Havana, with Havana dates to the 18th inst, ar
rived at her wharf this morning.
Vice President King remained near Mantanzas,
and whilst there was no decided improvement in
his health, there had been no change for the worse.
He continued himself to have no hopes of recove-
ry, and is perfectly calm and fully prepared for
the summons, whether it should be for death or
restoration to health. His friends, however, still
hope on that the increasing mildness of the amos-
shere will have good effect on his lungs,
The Mexican Commissioners deputed to invite
Santa Anna to return to Mexico, have arrived at
Havana on their way to Cathagena. They, how
ever, learned that Santa Anna was en- route to
Havana, and determined to await his arrival at
that port.
Later advces from Vera Cruz report that seven
States had voted in favor of Santa Anna, and Pu-
eba against hin the other States not heard from.
The Mexicans are nearly unanimous in favor OF
his return to assume the reins of government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

eS- The Hon. JOHN LErcHER has announced
himself candidate for reelection to Congress-
If we must be represented by Democrat, there
is no one in the District whom we,prefer to Mr..
LETcAER. He is courteous gentleman and has
been an attentive representative
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23
Enr N. .C,arPnfo,.

.Mcsrs Editors III WILLIAM PATRIcK, Esq,
will accept the nomination, the Convention which
is soon to assemble, cannot in our opinion, present
more suitable candidate for the House Of Dele
gates and we therefore take the liberty but with
out consulting him, 10 present his name TO the
County Convention. MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

@a- We were mortified last week to find that a
number OF errors which were marked on the proof
sheet were not corrected, and escaped detection
In the revisal' word was Inserted in the wrong
place IN one article, and other gross plumbers were
perpetrated. Every reader, doubtless, was able
to make the corrections, and it is unnecessary at
this time for us to point out the particular passa
oes alluded TO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23
For the .SDectafo,

Mesns Editors Allow me to suggest to the
County Convention which is to nominate candi-
dates for the Legislature, the name of Major WM
S. SpRouL, as gentleman well qualified for a
seat in the next House of Delegates
MIDDLEBROOK.
March 81, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

no. The National Integencer comments, for
cibiv nnon the first approach, in the Inaugural
Address to recognition of the principle of Man
fest DESTINY as rule of action for this Govern
ment in the conduct of its relations with Foreign
Powers The Intelligencer contrasts the ''man-
ifest destiny" of Expansion ofterrtory, WIN 'ne
kind of ''progress" recommended by MI. ililhole
in his late Annual Message to Congress-Whlch
is that this Government must participate IN the
shirt of the enterprise of the age, ''and while !,
exacts obedience to the laws, and restraints all
unauthorized invasions OF the rights ofnelgnoor,ng
States, it should foster and protect home industry,
and lend its powerful strength to the improvement
Of such means as are es snd
sarv to promote our internal fd tnnathsr
strengthen the ties which BIND US '0se'''er Us a
noon1o u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

SINGULAR SECRET SocIETY.-The police OF
Perrysville. Ashland County, Ohio, have just dis
covered and exposed a ''secret society" among the
youth of that town, which is startling enough in
its features:
The society numbered band of fifteen young
men and boys, formed for the purpose of robbery.
A captain was chosen and regular constitution and
bylaws, the violation ofwhich was death, were
adopted One Of the band stole from his own ia
ther $40, which he had collected for poor widow
who had son belonging to the band. Learning
that the money belonged to her, the band stole $40
from another women u replace it. The cash draw
er ola landlord in Perrysville was opened by two
of the band, and ten dollar bill taken from it.
The one who changed the bill to divide it with
his comrade, charged premium for making
change This being violation of the bylaws,
the rest Of The band, unknown to him, held meet
inc aud determined on his DEATH 1t was arranged
that all were to go out upon the ice, Gin which a
hole was to be previously cu) to skate, and that
all should appear struck at some curiosity in the
water, and all look in, and when this one should
stoop down over the hole, one of the company
should strike him with club and pitch him in.
One young man, whose heart was not so corrupt
as the rest, relented, and by giving information
prevented the murder. Several of the company
are now in the Ashland Jail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

nrs. We are authorized to announce the Hon 1oHS
LErcuER candidate for reelection 10 'he Oo''s'' u
the United States, from this District
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23
ns- The Richmond Times has leader on t

1p- The Richmond Times has leader on the
debate in the Senate upon the Clayton-Bulwer
treaty. 1t calls attention to the assertion OF MIR.
Clayton, that the Monroe doctrine had been prac-
ticaiy repudiated by the Democratic party for the
last quarter of century. This declaration, it
saws, was not contradicted by Mr.. Douglas. who
answered Mr.. Clayton; and it adds, he could not
deny it, because in his speech few weeks since,
on the Central American question, he asserted
s.that whilst it had been the uniform practice OF
our public men of both p'rties to assert the Mon
roe doctrine when there was no occasion to DO so,
vet thew invariably shranh from enforcing ii when
emergencies arose that ealled for action an the
subject"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23
SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS.

The Rev. DR.. Tyne, distinguished and uni
versaly esteemed minister ofthe Episcopal church,
recently delivered discourse to his congregation,
in New York, on the modern "Spiritual phenom-
ena." The Spiritual Telegraph says, che frank
" admitted the facts and repudiated the idea of
their being merely some new development of e.
leetric or magnetic forces. He coHended for the
Spiritual origin of the manifestations, but insist
ed that the SAdversary of souls" was employed
in their production He announced the fact that
there were mediums among the communicates in
his church, and that for three weeks past he had
personalueme.tted ,rith las Gdcermg almost inces-
santlv. 1t had disturbed his meditations by day
and his sleep by night, and the speaker was I'M
derstood to remark that if the annoyance continu-
ed to increase, he should be obliged to relinquish
his ministry. He desired the earnest prayers of
his people and begged their torbearance for speak
ing 50 plainly"
DR.. TYING is not the only man of distinction,
whose mind has been seriously effected by the So
called spiritual manifestations" A judge of
the Supreme Court of New York and an eminent
lawyer of St. Louis are among the victims, and 1t
is stated that some five hundred others have been
committed to the various lanatc asylums of the
country. 1t surely is time for the civil authorities
to interfere, and by the arm of the law put stop
to these exhibitions. The matter has now grown
to very serious pitch, and can no longer be treat
ed with ridiculc merely. There is no knowing
how many more persons it may convert into luna
tics, and those who 90 about the county exhibit
ing, should be summarily dealt with IF the
whole affair does not turn out to be an ingenious
and wicked deception on the part of the operators,
we shall adopt DR.. TYNG's theory and ascribe the
manifestations" to satanic agency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

8a- If any Of our readers wish to subscribe for
musical publication, we beg leave to recommend
to them the ".Nusical World" by WILLIS and
DYER, Of New York. 1t is without doubt the
best journal of the kind published in the country,
if not in the world. The price is So year, or
for S. enclosed to the publishers one can get the
Musical World, the Home Journal and the Knich-
erIocker Magazine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23
March 81, 1858.
WAR CLoUDs.-The Washington correspon
dent of the II. Y. Journal of Commerce writes:

WAR CLoUDs.-The Washington correspon-
dent of the n. Y Journal of Commerce writes:
The state Of our foreign affairs as connected
with the present tone and temper of the people OF
this country is becoming very interesting, and TO
some very alarming. The questions involved in
present disputes with Great Britain are precipita-
ted upon the government by the tone OF the lnau-
gural, the speeches of leading Senators, and also
an important portion Of the public press.
The American ground is, distinctly. that in all
matters relative ''to the American continents -
Ohe British North American colonies excepted }
Great Britain must give way to us; or, as MIR.
Mason stated it to-day, these continents must be
free from British aggression. Now, if Great Brit
ain will not abandon the Bay Islands, and the
Musquito protectorate, and the Belize, &C., will
the government attempt to drive her out? VIII
they resort to war, as remedy2 The speeches
of Mr.. Douglas and Mr.. Mason look toward it.
Mr.. Mason declared to-day that England had
gone as far as she could go on this continent con-
sistenlly with our safety and he referred to new
aggressons, the part of Great Britain, of which
we have advices today. Mr.. Mason, of course,
represents the policy of the Administration on the
subject of Fore gn Affairs, and his views, as en-
pressed to- day, fall in with those Of the Inaugural
Address.
The greatest importance is to be attached to the
views thrown out by leading Senators, on public
questions, at the present extra session.
Mr. Mason intends to insist upon action, at this
session, on the Tehuantepec resolutions.
A despatch from Washington on the 18th, says,
A protracted meeting of the cabinet was held this
which resulted in directing the Secreta-
ry of State to demand an explanation from the
governments of Great Britain on the subject of the
recent intelligence from Honduras, and the Eng
lish Intervention in behalf Of the Mosquito King
The Secretary of the Navy was instructed to re-
port forthwith to the Executive the effective force
at his disposal for active operations. ,...,
The office seekers are in great CONSERVATION. as
the consideration of their demands must yield to
the urgent condition of our foreign relations
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

&s-The communication of ''Northern Augusta"
was received too late for this paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

Tsr New YoRE E1nTBITioN:-Ihe London
nn ne ofthc Philadelphia North American
states that COL Hughes, Of Maryland, the repre-
seates ,,,a' Of the American Association for the
sen,a aooment Of the American Crystal Palace at
Waw York is now in London. He had long
mem with Prince Albert. who. in conjunction
; th her Majesty the Queen. takes great interest
WIKI tha "s American Worlds Fair. Her Majesty and
p. rne Abert will send over variety of choice
rinc ~.inabIe articles, including bust of the
nmo.n to be exhibited. The Emperor, OF the
SSh' tho pope. and the Sultan, are all among
,h ,e'@ cnn,ributors. England sends SAP objects,
Er r 3o6 the Zollverein 500, Holland az, and
Ira. lI,i' 1oo statues. Colonel Hughes will shortly
l.a oOdon for Paris, and proceed to the seve-
r eGT Enronean courts upon his important mission.
m-A letter from Washington on the l4th'
20, Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, said
-d.y to a crowd of imporlunate office seekers,
tIss be had no vacancies in the Department, that
f ov Of his clerks should hereafter be found in
com n 9etept they would be dismissed, and then the
notifications of applicants would be considered.
He added. however, tina. he anticipated no nece.-
sity for removals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23
POStpOnenlent.

The Legislature having postponed the election
day one month later than was supposed, and the
day heretofore fixed for the assembling of the
Wing County Convention being also the day OF
the musters throughout the County, it is thought
advisable by the most of those who constituted the
meeting which recommended the Convention, to
postpone the matter until some later day. The
Wings of the County are therefore requested to
meet at the March Court and fix day Tor the
selection of delegates, and the meeting OF the Con
vention. The day of election, as fixed upon by
the House, is the fourth Thursday in May.
O. We are requested to say that JOSEPH Sc
GAR, Esq, of Hampton, and john ID. IMBoDEN
Esq, will address the people of Augusta at th(
March Court.
Mr.. SEeAR, it is understood, WILDE candidate
for the important office of Commissioner OF the
Board of Public Works, and will doubtless give
us his views in reference to the Internal Improve
ment policy of Virginia.
Mr. IMBoDEN in retiring from the public ser
vice of the County in the Legislature for the las
three years, may be DESTROYS ofgiving some sac
count of his stewardship"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23
TILE GARDENER CASE.

The famous Gardener case is on trial before the
Criminal Court in Washington. Nearly every
person knows something about it, but its history
was given by the counsel for the government, on
Friday, briefly thus:
DR.. Gardener in memorial to the Board OF
Commissioners, stated that early in the year ga
he was largely engaged in mining operations in
the State OF San Louis Potosl, Mexico; employed
500 laborers, had upwards of 100000 invested
in men, buildings, steam engines, horses, mules,
and men of science that in 1916 ne was compell-
ed to abandon the establishment, his property hav-
ing been despoiled by the Mexican soldiery that
said mines were worth half million, and would
have yielded him $4,000 per annum. The ac-
cused filed with this memorial dispositions purport-
ing to be from persons residing IN Mexico, going
to show that he owned said mine. The issue
was on the truth or falsity of these assertions
The United States affirmed, and expected to
prove, that every statement in the memorial, and
every paper presented by him, were false from
beginning to end, pure fiction and inventon,-that
Gardiner received from the United States, as the
fruits of the fraud Si2S $50, while his mine could
not be found, though $500 had been offered as
reward to any one who would point out its loca-
ton.
We confess that eur views have been undergo
inc change for some months back, in regard to
the legitimacy Of The Gardiner claim, but if 1t be
fraudulent one, the prime mover has been gull
ty of an audacity almost without parallel. Once
bevond the reach of JUSTICE he voluntarily return
ed. gave himself up, visited Mexico in company
with the commission sent out 10 make due lnqul-
ry. and now returns with them, insisting that all
his former statements have been confirmed, that
his charge wac an equitable one, and the award
he received from Government discharge OF
valid claim.-Frederieksb, Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

0a- During the last week bill passed both
Houses of the Legislature, and is now law, in
creasihg the appropriation for the Blue Ridge
Tunnel to 100000 fol the present year.
As they have the wherewithal, we hope now
to see this "hole in the wall'' more quickly put
through.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

APPOINTMENTS AT WAsHINeToN.-Amongt the
recent appointments at Washington are the fol-
lowing:
Ex-senator Alpheus .Felch. Of Michigan ex
member of Congress George W. Thompson, Of
Virginia Tnow Judge of the Wheeling Circuit j
and exmember of Congress Thompson Campbell,
of Illinois, as the Board of Commissioners to adj
lust California land titles. -. .
Ex-member of Congress Charles Fl. Peaslee,
of Concord, New Hampshire, for Collector OF
Boston; Col. G.. G. Greene, editor of the Boston
Post. for Naval Officer at Boston; Mr. Bishop for
Sub Treasurer at Boston. o.
Ex-membsr of Congress General Joseph Lane,
for Governor of Oregon; l.. 2. Waldo, OF Con-
necticut. Commissioner of Pensions, vice Heath !;
Colcock, Of South Carolina, Collector OF Charles
ton B. F. Halet, District Attorney OF Massa-
chusetts Joel Parker Indian Agent, Oregon.
John Randolph Clay has received the appoint
mont If minister to Peru. He was formerly at
tached to the Russian mission under Messrs Ran
doph. Dallas and Buchanan, and more recently
settled the guano question for Mr. WEBSTER. lie
is now raised to full mission. .,,,li'.
II is understood that Theodore Fay, nominated
to Switzerland by Mr.. Fillmore, has been endors-
ed by Gen. Pierce. o. -,
Robert NJ. Campbell. Of Texas, has been ap-
nointed Commissioner for surveying the boundary
line between the United States and Mexico, vice
John R. Bartlell, removed land }. b. d. DeBow,
Editor of the Southern Review, superintendent OF
the Census, vice DR.. Kennedy, removed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

0s- 1t is stated that General Storms is making
an earnest effort to obtain the appointment Of
Postmaster for New York city. We should
think he could render more efficient service in
the War Department
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

Go- Under the new regime in France, boards
are about 10 vanish from the human face divine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

The DnF1cULTY AT HoNDvRAs.-.9 Boston,
March l9.-The brig Helen Jane, Capt. Sackett,
arrived at this port this morning, with further ad
vices relative TO the aggressions of the British in
Honduras.
These accounts state that Her Majesty's war
steamer Devastation, Captain Campbell, arrived
at Truxilo at P. NJ, on the 18th, last from Be-
lie, and that Immediately upon her arrival an
officer was sent on shore, with despatch to the
commandment of the port, requiring the removal of
certain troops stationed at Limas, on the Romaine
river, Honduras territory, for some time past in
possession of the English mahogany cutters.
second despatch was afterwards sent, demand
ing that the troops be removed by IL o'clock the
following day. This demand was accompanied
by demand, also, that the British subjects should
not be interfered with in the future. If the de-
mands were not complied with, Capt. Campbell
stated that he should proceed TO Lmas and re-
move the troops by force. As no resistance conld
be made on the part of the people ofTruxillo, the
demand was complied with under protest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-23

o. The Hon. A. H. FL. STUART, late Secretary
of the Interior, arrived at his home in this place,
last week. He will resume the practice of his
profession.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-05-19
FRUIT TREES AND sHRUBBERY.

II in the ST. Anthony Nursery, l am prepared to fill
orders for Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubbery,
Roses Dahlias and all kinds Of bulbous roots Partic
ular attention will be given the cultivation of Dwarf
enrs, Cherries and Apples in order especially to
ply the people of ST. Paul and St. Anthony, who wish
raise their own fruit embellish their yards and
gardens with something useful we'll beautiful.
Ny supplies 10 be obtained from well known nur-
sery in iowa, until trees can be grown in Minnesota.
have "a small stock on hand that have been in the
territory and two My nursery will be loca
ted in Groyeand short distance from the Halfway
House. on the st. Pan and ST. Anthony road Those
wishing shrubbery will do well 10 send in their
orders before the opening of navigation Orders can be
left at of j. E. Fullerton, addressed TO me
through the Post Office. l.. NJ. FORD.
Groveand, NJ. T., March 25, 1853. Soft.