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Annirs In Europe.

The late news from Europe represents the s'a'e
of affairs between Russia and Turkey as decided
ly un&vorable for peace. The terms proposed oy
the representatives OF the Western Powers-tha'
the English and French fleets should Withdraw,
but not requiring the evacuation by RUSSIA OF the
Danubiau Provinces-although agreeable enough
to NICHOLAS, were rejected by the other Govern
ments. They have submitted another proposition
making the evacuation Of the Provinces condl-
ton to satisfactory settlement. Whether NlcH-
oLAs will accede to this remains in doubt. Ills
course indicates that he is seeking to spin out the
negotiations until winter sets in, when ne VIII Oe
invulnerable by land or sea- He has deliberately
Quartered his army in the Turkish Provinces Oh
the Danube. where he can maintain them at as
little expense as any where else, and there he APP
pears determined to remain. The position OF the
Allies is not little embarrassing, and, from re-
cent proceedings in the British Parliament. it is
evident that they begin to feel it 50. They may
DESTROY the Russian vessels in the Baltic and the
Black Sea, and that's about all the damage they
can do the Gar, while he has matters very much
in his own hands on the land and may, If ne choos-
es, proceed to carve out Turkey at his leisure.
NICHOLAS, moreover, no doubt calculates that
England and France will not hold together much
longer. A traveller in Great Britain, whose let
ter is published on our first page, states that the
popular belief throughout the country is, that they
are to have war with France before great
while, and that the immense military preparations
now in progress have reference to it. and not to the
Eastern difficulty. Thecondition of Europe may,
therefore, be set down as still very critical Two
such rulers as NICHOLAS and LOUIS NAPOLEON
are enough to keep whole continent in state Of
uneasiness The policy Of Great Britain is I'M
doubtedly, peace; but she is compelled to main
tain powerful military and naval establishment,
at an enormous expense, to guard against the ap-
pretended designs of NAPOLEON on the one hand
and of NICHOLAS on the other. Whenever France
builds one tie mer, Britain obliged to build two, o
protect her coast from invasion. Unless some of
the Powers mediate striking blow somewhere,
it would seem that selfinterest would induce them
to come to mutual agreement to reduce their ar
maments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
County Court.

The Court convened on Monday last, for the
August quarterly term in the absence OF Presi-
dent Justice CRAWFORD, WILLIAM Guy, ESD,
presided. The grand jury was in session.
one day only and made three indictments-one
each for assaultand battery, for petit larceny and
for trading with slave, and made one present
ment only. The twenty eight Jurors selected I'M
der the new law, were ''solemnly Called" and
appeared, but as yet have had little to do but to
draw their per diem. The Commemorative
docket was called through on Monday, but no ca
ses were found ready for trial. But little business
will be done during this term, the older members
of the bar are all absent attending the Court OF
Appeals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
For The Spectator.
CHURcuvILLE. August lS, 1858.


.uesws. Editors In your valuable paper ofthe
18th inst, under the head Of ''Delinlnent Tax
payers for the year 1882" notice that am re,
turned as delinquent. ] have always thought and
still think, it the duty of the Sheriff to make at
least one attempt to collect a tax before ne makes
his return to the Clerk of the county or this is
a halucination Of my brain should like to be en-
lightened.)
have receipts in my possession for every year
since have been residing in the county up 10 the
last year 1852 which has never been demanded.
and which. of course, | could not be expected to
pay until the Sheriff called upon me. Now Mr.
Editor. as I think the Sheriff has not done his
,chole duty in the matter. and has made too much
haste in his collecting for this year (perhaps he
has been afraid of corp d. soleil and thought ii
dutv he owed to his family and himself to keep
within doors during the heat of the summer,) and
considered it advisable make chi his returns without ", s
afterwards, / hope you will do me the justice to
publish this statement, and may God defend the
ripht. Yours Sc, JOHN II. TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

nc A new political organizalion-called the
American party-has been formed in New York.
Its platform is made of what Greedy would call
the following planks-Universal education--re-
formation of the naturalization laws-protecton of
American labor-a liberal system otrver and har-
Dor Improvements and the extension of Govern
ment aid to the Pacific Rairoad-the sale of the
public lands to actual settlersthe economical adj
ministration of the government and the strict &C
countability of its agents-the continued and har-
monous union ofthe States-and opposition to leg
islation which shall interdct the use OF the Bible
in the public schools or which shall vest property
devoted to religious or charitable uses exclusively
in the hands of the clergy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

BREAKING GROUND ON THE CoyINGToN AND
Ono RAILRoAD-On the 9Th instant the first
shovel full of earth.in the construction of the Cow
incton and Ohio Railroad, was thrown near Guy
andote. The ceremony was exceedingly inter
estng, and took place, as we learn from The Guy
andotte Herald, in presence of the corps OF eng-
neers and large number of citizens. The first
shovel ofearth was thrown by Captain Jacob llite,
an old citizen, who went to that part Of the State
forty five years ago, and who. although n years
old. is still healthy and active man. He refus-
ed to ride to the scene of the ceremony, but walk
cd from the town there and back. When he threw
up the earth the loudest cheers reverberated "a
mong the hills and theptmost enthusiasm was ex-
hibited by all present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
A New English Grammer.

We have received copy of an English Gram
mar by the Rev. r. w. BAILEY, formerly of this
place, just issuedfrom the press Of Messrs CLARKE
& HEssER, of Philadelphia. To persons acquaint-
ed with the author, his name is sufficient guar
antee Of the excellence of the work 1t is highly
commended by DR.. McGUFFEY, ofthe Univer-
sity Of Virginia, and other eminent teachers, who
examined the manuscript. An interesting extract
IS published on our first page, and we may here
after present another containing some valuable
criticisms The author has constructed the work
during term of thirty years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

EDrNBURG Observation-Disclosures of the July
number The Austrian Court in the Eighteenth
Century; the Nations of India and their Manners
Lord Grey's Colonial Administration Relations
Of India with China; Lives of the Deveoux Earls
of Essex Popular Education in the United States;
Quarantine, Small Pox, and Yellow Fever; Lar
penis Journal in Spain The French Navy. Re-
published in New York by LEONARD SCOTT &
Co., at So year, or the four leading British Re-
views and Blackwood's Magazine for $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

HoRRrBLE.-By the latest papers, the yellow
fever had SO many daily and hourly victims IN
New Orleans, that the sections were unable 10
make accurate reports, as the bodies entered the
burial grounds at different entrances Ills ,nought
that the number reported is below Inc ruin: he
chain gang were at work early and late IN digglhg
Graves and yet their labors were not eqqal 10 .lle
demand upon their horrible services. five dol,
lars per hour were offered for men, but none could
be obtained, for the swollen dead were pursuing
their coffin lids, and men were deferred from llelr
work bv the ntoerable stencil.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
NOW Is THE TIME
When you can all have Time Pieces

a. & NJ HIRSH have just received a lot Of Gold
w. and Silver Watches, of frstrate quality and
as cheap as they can be bough, in Philadelphia or
New York and the good Of it is, the time is al
ways there.
ALSO, eight and 80 hour Brass Clock, Alarm
ing. sc. All Warranted I2 months.
WATCA WORK done at the shortest
notice and in the best manner and warranted 2
months. Also all kinds of jowelry mcndcd in tho
neatest style and cheap.
tnr d 1879
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
New Books,
AT CoWAIT'S BOOK STORE.

EERN Leaves from Fanny s Portfolio; Father
Gavazzi's Lectures in New York Uncle
Robin in his Cabin in Virginia. and uncle Tom
without one in Boston Ranke's Civil Wars and
Monarchy in France The Eclipse of Faith En-.
gllsh Humourists Of the eighteenth century, by
Ihackary The American Form Book, new edi.
ton Alexander Smiths Poems; Modern Flirta-
tons. by Miss Sinclair; SCOTS Bible vols. fine
ed, chcqp
lNK.-Black. Blue and Red Ink r. C.. has
also few fine silk Umbrellas, which he will sell
at cost for cash.
Aup "a. 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF
Personal PROPERTY.

WE will offer at public sale, at the late resi-
w dence of VIM. Crawford, dec d., on Friday
the 18th Of September merit, the following PER-
i ToRs Isss aad co 9I "Sn3sf #
If COWS and young Cattle, eNn
ES.M~-Hogs of different sizes. lot9Ex2ezsaszzos
of Sheep, Road Wagon, 2 Plantation do, two
horse do, and variety OF Harness, Farming u
tenss OF every description. / set Blacksmiths
Tools from t,ro to three hundred bushels Of Hheat,
some Rye, number of gallons of Linseed Oil,
one-halt OF SIX horse Threshing Machine, with
a variety of other articles.
TERMS.-A credit of nine months will be
given on all sums over s., requiring bond and APP
proved security; Of that sum and under the caslt
will be required.
FRANCIS GILKESON,
JOSEPH b. TRIMBLE.
ANDREW A. CRAWFORD.
Administrators of VIM. Crawford, decd.
August "a, lS53-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

GJ- The Baltimore Times of the 10th, insists
that Mexico has formed league with France and
spain to wage war against the United States
A rumor to this effect was in circulation some time
ago, out generally discredited. The Times seems
to be iuily persuaded Of its truth 1t is certain
that the Frenchman, Count REAussEr De BouL-
BON, of Sonora notoriety. is now cheek y-jowl
with SANTA ANNA in Mexico, and that fact looks
little suspicious.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

A MAN SHor.-PATRrcK HAYS, laborer on
the 97th section of the Central Railroad, was shot
by contractor named Vowel, about two weeks
AGO. and his death ensued on Thursday last
There are various conflicting reports abroad In
reference to the affair, but well as we can learn
the following is correct VOWEL, HAYS, and sew
eral others, had been engaged in playing cards,
after which VowEL missed his pocket book con-
tanning some 81 800, and suspectng HAYS OF the
theft. went to him and demanded his money
Hays denied having any knowledge OF the pocket
book, whereupon VOWEL attempted to search him.
HAYS resisted and scuiil, ensued, in the course
of which VOWEL drew pistol and shot him.
He was shot in the heal but lived for week or
more. A warrant has been issued for VowEL's
arr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
Y saYnnasse Xaiice.

4 GENERAL meeting Of the stockholders in
IN the Warm Springs s IIarrisonburg Turn
pike Road Co., will he held AT the Augusta
Springs on the lst Friday in October next As
there will be business Of Importance 10 The stock
holders it is hoped they will feel interested enough
in the prosperity Of the company to be repre- senied
in the meeting as It is desirable there should be a
full meeting of the stockholders.
by order Of the Board.
NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER. Sec s Tres.
Harrisonbarg, August 81, lS53.-idm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

0o- The Michigan papers state that BEpINr,
the Nuncio Of the Pope Of Rome, is moving in
state along the Lake country, visiting the Cathc-
lie churches, in Government steamer placed al
his disposal by President PIERCE. He is accom-
panied by Arch Bishop HueHEs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
From Europe.

BY the steamer Humboldt, which arrived at
New York on the 18th, we have several days Ia
ter advices from Europe. We subjoin the most
Important items of intelligence, as transmitted by
Telegraph:
1t was feared in England that the Emperor of
Russia would decline to withdraw his forces from
the Danubian Principalties, as stipulated in the
proposition of the three Powers. in which case the
E,uolish and French fleets would be ordered to
pass the Dardanelles, whereby peaceful settle
ment ofthe controversy would begreatly jeuparded.
A telegraphic despatch from Constantinople of
the Goth states that the Sublime Porte and the
representatives of the great Powers had accepted
the propositions of the Austrian Minister. They
provide that the English and French fleets shall
withdraw from Besica bay whilst Russia evacuates
the Danubian provinces, after which Turkey is to
send an Ambassador to open negotiations at st.
Petersburgh.
A decline in the funds had been caused at Paris
and London by an article in the Constitutional,
declaring that France and England would not con-
sent to the arrangement which had been proposed
at Constantinople. Great uneasness was also
created by news of decree of the Emperor OF Rus
STA which orders fresh levy of recruits through
out his Empire. This is interpreted as war
measure.
Moldavia has declared itself independent of the
Porte and refuses to pay further tribute. A sim
liar movement is expected in Wallachia.
1t is asserted that the Porte intends addressing
am ultimatum to Russia, in which, after paying
due regard to the rights of the Sultan's christian
subjects that sovereign will declare that if in spite
of this repeated assurance Russia shall persist in
offering war, the Porte is resolved to accept it,
but that the responsibility must be with Russia.
This document, it is further asserted, has been
communicated to the Ambassadors of France and
England.
Orders have been sent to the Hospodars of Mol
davia and Walachia commanding them to quit
the municipalities and retire to the right bank of the
Danube.
LArER.-A dispatch from Halifax on Wednes-
day evening announces the arrival there of the A
merica. which sailed from Liverpool on the 18th
instant.
The despatch states that the Turkish question
was not settled, (Which could not have been en-
pected y and adds that the aspect of affairs was
becoming more warlike, as the conduct OF the Rus
sian Generals in the Danuban principalities indi-
Gated an intention of permanent possession. The
reply of the Emperor of Russia to the proposition
of the Allied Powers could not be known In Eng
land sooner than the 18th instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
Richmond Markets. Aup. aa.

Business during the week has been dull except in the
Tobacco and Wheat Markets .
Flour has been and sales made at S5 for old:
to 81 for Family The receipts are increasing and a.
the market is supplied the price must come down to
So to So for new
WHEAT.-The market active until Friday last,
when on account Of the decline in New York and the
accounts Of duness in England, Mills put the price
down to 81, 10 81, 20 for red and 20 81 ,25 for
prime white.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

More DEFEcrIoN.-The \. ."Ddy Book," "
which aided to elect Gen. Pierce, pronounces him
a humbug. 1t says:
eve helped to elect General Pierce, believing
that he would be true to his professions, and have
nothing to do with wool, garlic or freesoil. But
he has proved humbug. He took old Marcy in
to his confidence, and has been playing more di-
rec.ly into the hands of aboitionism than the
Wings ever did Southern Democracy prctends
to understand New York politics better than we
do, and tells us that the appointment of Ike Fow-
Ter, John A. Dix, Major Dickie, of Buffalo and
other ringed streaked, speckled and spotted old
freeso locolocos are all right and ought TO be sat
sfactory. The - they had Satisfactory !!
lust as if we did not know who is who, and what
is what. Why. heaven bless you, men, if it were
not for lust such aboitionsts as these in the North,
there would be none at all save and accepting the
crazy fellows who fourished twenty years ago,and
who never were and never will be worth noticing.
Who do you suppose would care for such lunatics
as Garrison, Tappan, Abby Folsom, Henry Ward
Beecher, Wendell Phillips, Giddings, Mann, &C.,
&C.? Nobody"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
Needle Work ! TIesdle Work !

WE now have on hand large assortment Of
w material for Needle Work to please the La
dies, such as French working Cotton, Silk Linen.
and Cotton Floss, also al kinds of EmbroideriGa
Materials, Trimmings for dresses, &c. Also !
fine lot of Hosiery, Gloves and French worked
Collars always kept On hand Also almost every
description OF goods kept in our store. We arc
receiving goods almost every day per express
persons can hardly fail 10 get any thing they may
call for. G. S, NJ. IiiRSH.
Aur. %. 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

New York PoL1rIcs.-The N Y. Courier
reviewing the proceeding of the late Democratic
Young Mems Convention of that State, which re-
fused to pass resolution approving the Admins
tration of Gen. Pierce, and one of whose prom-
nent delegates declared that State ticket made
up of Barnburners would be bolted by the Hunk
ers. says:
sit is quite apparent that the national and con-
servative democrats, as they consider themselves,
are about to set up an Independent organization.
Having proclaimed their purpose to repudlate the
State nominations if any of the candidates be Barn
burners, and the majority of them certainly will
be, it is not to be supposed that they will GO into
convention with the latter. This IS the only
course consistent with honor and principle and If
the Wilmot provso and anti-compromse division
of the party are influenced by like motives, they
will at once declare their inability to act longer In
concert with the Hunkers. 1t is evident now to
every member of the party that the coalitions OF
lS49. 1851, and 1852, in which the Barnburners
publicly bartered their principles for offices while
they still cherished in private their convictions,
were dishonorable compacts, which only postponed
a final settlement of the questions in dispute In
declarations of principle the Hunkers have always
plorously trumphed, but in the division OF spolls
and in the control of Government, the Barnburners
have gained advantages as signal. 1t is manifest
that they will act together no longer. we sup
pose that numerically the factions are about equal,
as they were in lS4S."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

oy. The Court of Appeals at Lewisburg, have
awarded the appeal in the case of BRoGY, who
was sentenced to the Penitentiary in this county
at the last term of the Circuit Court
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
CATTLE, SHEEP AND HORSES
FOR SAFE.

A 7 orr residences on Tye River, near Massie's'
"A Mill, Nelson county. IN Thursday tie Stk
day Of September merit, we will offer al auction
without reserve. about $50 head Of stock Cattle,
many of which are fine for breeding,7 20 or 81 head
Of Sheep and 3 few head Of horses. Cash or ne
goable pots vel endorsed, interest added, at four
months will be required.
JOHN IF. SHELTON,
TIfOS. J. MASSIE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
Have yoa all fixed up your Carriages {?

WE have just received from New York, 500
w yards of nice plain black Oil Cloth whicb
we will sell very low, 50 that you all can fix up
in STYLE Also, Table and Floor Oh Cloths, and
Oil painted Window Shades always on hand and
any extra width of floor Oil Cloth can be obtained
suitable for passages. parlours. sc. Also on hand
good lot OF nice black silk Mantilas and parasols
for sale cheap by 6. < Nj. liIRSH.
Aup % 1853
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!DHESss

At the Institution this place, on Monday last ,
Mrs. -, wife of Dr. ]. c. NJ. Merillat
In Warrenton, of Scarlet Fever, ANNA R., daughter
OF Mr. Alfred j. Stofer, aged about years . = p
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

Or A report comes to us from Washington, that
Elk Governor CoEB, of Georgia, has been appoint
ed United States Minister to France.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

Do- A correspondent Of the New York Courier
saws that as far as he has been able to carry back
his researches, he does not find the record of any
weather in August comparing with that Of last
week for fifty gears that is, not in intensity and
duration Of heat, and in its extraordinary effects
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
Sale Of Stock, &C.

UAVING lately rented ont portion OF my land
HA and removed to Staunton will sell at pub
lie auction on the l0M day NJ September merit, at
the premises now occupied by Mr.. VIM. krener,
miles west OF Waynesborough. 40 or 30 head
of Horses and Cattle, (among which are several
good work Horses and valuable young Mule.)
also good road Wagon. A credit OF 3 months
will be given. Bond and security required.
Ang. "a, lS53.-tds. NJ II. McCUE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

MUNITIONS FOR THE Rio GRANDE.--The
Washington Star, states that the large force en-
ployed in the Washington Arsenal, have been for
some time engaged in preparing and packing for
shipment, shells, canister shot, &c, destined for
our military posts on the Rio Grande. Ammuni-
ton for guns of the largest calibre to the amount
of oqht hundred rounds, is to be sent of this week,
boar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

0o- From the first of January last to the 18th
inst, there were 65 Railroad accidents in the u
nited States, by which l76 persons were killed
and 3S3 wounded
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

New ORLEANS, Aug. 19.-The yellow fever
is increasing, and the distress can scarcely be i'm
agined. No attempt at description of the scenes
of horror could be successful. To-day there have
been 242 deaths, of which 227 were from the pre-
vailing epidemic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

O5- Mr. GILMER has been elected Judge in the
fourth Judicial District, over Mr. TREpwAY, by
a considerable majority.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

o. We are indebted to Messrs. G. P. PUTNAM
s Co., of New York, for Nos. and of their
publication entitled ''Industry of all Nations. y
1t is an elegant and valuable work, containing en-
cravings of the articles exhibited in the Crystal
Palace, and reading matter contributed by able
writers. The engravings are very handsomely
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
A Comet,

A comet, or something like one, has been vlsl-
BILE for several nights past. 1t can be seen nearly
due west, soon after dark, and disappears below
the horizon about nine o'clock. Its appearance is
that of large but rather dim star, and the "tai'
flashes o,d from the body every few seconds. 1t
was first observed on Sunday night by various
persons in different parts of this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

o. The people ofShenandoah, lat public meet
ing on the 9Th inst, made move for taking the
vote again on the question ola county subscription
to the Manassas Railroad. The proposition has
been submitted twice and defeated