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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-24

ton before his Excellency at Santa Fe. How
could member of the United States Senate be
expected, upon mature reflection, then, to give
it up and immune himself in the mud cabin of
the Governor Of New Mexico among the piebald
population Of that unfortunate country? 1t
could not be. Hence Major Borland has con-
cluded that the romance Of Santa Fe is all moon
shine.
I A member of the House Of Representatives,
at the last session. if we mistake not proposed
that the white folks Of New Mexico be removed
into some other part Of the Union, and that the
territory, with Santa Fe for their capital, be
turned over as permanent locality for the va
rious Indian tribes of the neighborhoOd. Per-
haps at some future day this thing may
be done. New Mexico is good Indian coun-
try, as long as the whites will supply them
with some extra rations to season their raw
beef and mountain mutton Meantime. the
white population Of New Mexico are entitled
to white Governor; and Major Borland hav-
ing declined the Office. it is to be hoped that
some other competent person will step forward.
if necessary to relieve the present incumbent
WHO may, uiost Ihcly, ueslTe 70 return once
more to the haunts of more fashionable So
ciety.
1t is also due to the white people and civil
lied Indians, halfbreeds, and quarterooas Of
New Mexico that they should be better pro-
tected against the wild Indians than they have
been since the Mexican war; The mounted
troops assigned to that quarter should be in
creased, and the Gordon of military posts OF
that wild country should be extended to much
wider circuit Of operations If the people of
New Mexico are made up of mixed races and
separated by natural barriers from the advan-
tages ofintercoursc with the rest Of the world
If they arc weak and poor, and surrounded by
numbering and thieving savages, their claims
are only the higher and more urgent for the
protection Of the government We are not sgr-
prised that Major Borland declines to be their
executive but shall be If Cen Pierce ceases
to be their friend. Who is up for Governor?
7. S.-We understand that Major Borland,
since his resignation Of New Mexico, has been,
or most probably will be, appointed minister to
Central America. If his object in the first in
stance was to recruit his health by the high
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
Russia and Turkey.

AS there will probably be war between
Russia and Turkey, it may be a matter of inter-
es. to our readers to know the relative war forces
of these two powers The New York Times sums
up the strength of each as follows: "Russia has
sol 900 troops, including l0l ,692 cavalry, includ-
ing the Cossacks; 640,3S9 on foot of every de-
scription, and 5000 artillerymen, pioneers, &c.,
with naval force Of 70 vessels, including Is line
of battle ships, besides 200 gun boats. Turkey
has well drilled army of l50,880 regular troops
including 1880 cavalry, l00,86O on foot, and
$4,000 artilerymen, ,appers, miners, sc. This
force can be doubled by levies. The Turkish ma
Wv numbers l6 line of battle ships, carrying ], >
1873 guns IA frigates, carrying SO guns; 30 sail
vessels; Is steamers, with total of $500 horse
power an array of floating batteries, gun-boats,
ETC., number unknown" The Turkish navy is
said to be by no means contemplate or dispropor-
tomato TO that of Russia. We have seen state
ment, however, we forget where. to the effect that
the Turkish army is badly drilled and badly equip
ped-not half of the cavalry being mounted and
many of the regiments existing only in name
If such be the fact she will be able to offer but
feeble resistance to the splendid army Of the Gar
of Russia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
WornIey and Montague.

JOHN S. WoRMLEY, convicted of the murder
Of ANTHONY RoBIoU nearly two years ago, was
executed at Chesterfield Courthouse on Friday
last, in the presence of more than two thousand
persons. He was about forty-ive years of age, of
striking personal appearance, and formerly OF very
respectable standing in society. He delivered a
long speech to the multitude, and declared that
the murder was not premeditated, but the result
of sudden impulse. His speech was mainly oc-
cupied in defending the character Of his daughter
which he considered had been traduced and injur-
ed by RoBIoU, her husband.
Just about the time WoRMLEY was launched
into eternity, Judge NASH, of the Petersburg Cir
cult, was engaged in passing sentence upon LEWIS
MONTAGUE, for the murder of THOMPSON, in that
city, on the 18th of June, 1852. When asked if
he had anything to say why sentence of death
should not be passed upon him, the prisoner pro-
ceeded to speak at considerable length. He den-
cd that he had milfully murdered THOMPSON, and
said, "When discovered the ball had entered his
body was horror-struck, SO much so that imme-
diately lost all consciousnessn A motion for a new
TRIAL was overruled, and the prisoner sentenced to
be hung on the 9Th day of August He has wife
and several children.
We make brief notice OF these cases not for
the purpose of gratifying prurient curiosity, but
on account Of the wholesome lesson which they
teach. Hasty passion and the habit of carrying
firearms have in both instances led to results aw-
| fiji 10 contempate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29

THE Liquor Law IN CoNEEcTieUr.-The
question of enacting "Maine Law was before
the Legislature of Connecticut last week. A ma
jority of the committee to which the subject was
referred took ground against the measure in re-
port concluding as follows:
ga law similar to that of the State of Maine is
inconsistent with all the general principles that
protect persons, property, possession, and domcil
is inconsistent with the progress of liberty and free
institutions in our republican nation is at best of
doubtful consttutionaliy or expediency is subject
to extensive abuse for the qualification of private
malice, or the fanatical notions Of coercive moral
reformers; is not enjoined by any constitutional
obligations to make such statute and cannot OBJ
tain the general acquiescence or support of the
community in its enforcement; that therefore it is
calculated to unsette the rights of property, the
observance aud respect for wholesome and just
laws, aud to bring into discredit the constitution,
the laws, and the judicial tribunals, without offer
ing any practical and certain benefits which are not
better secured by laws made in accordance with
those settled convictions Of fundamental rights
which have so long made the citizens of this emil
nent and venerable Commonwealth alaw-respect-
ing and law -abiding people,"
In accordance with these views, the majority
submitted resolution declaring that no legislation
is called for on the subject while the minority pre-
ssnted Maine law bill. On the 2Srd the bill
was defeated by large majority, and law pass
ed granting licenses for the sale of liquor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
Ceunty Court.

At the June term of this Court, all the Justices
are assembled for the purpose of laying the cOun-
~ levy, adjusting claims against the county, and
all business generally relating to the finance or
police of the county,
= On Monday last an order was made authorizing
polls to be- opened throughout the county on the
18th of September next, to take the sense Of the
people on proposition that the county shall sub
scribe for $4,000 worth of stock in the Virginia
Central Railroad Company. to be paid by sale Of
the bonds of the county payable in "a years, with
interest semi annually, and the County Court to
levy tax to pay this interest or so much there
Of as may be unpaid BY the expected dividends on
the stock.
On the same day an order was passed, ncreas-
ing the pay of the Commonwealth's Attorney by
the amount of $3.50 per annum, and requiring his
superintendence ever all appropriations for roads,
&C., by the county.
An order was also passed apprOpratng $50
from the County Treasury to A. d. TRorrER, to
aid him in preparing Map of Augusta county
the County Court to receive fifteen copies of the
map for public use, allowing Mr. TRorrrR the
property in the Copyright.
It was ordered also that henceGrth, Overseers
ofRoads should be allowed 81 per diem, for their
services, instead of the so cents only, heretofore
allowed for "warning the hands" Of the days to
work. If this compensation is claimed by all the
Overseers of the county roads, it will increase the
county taxes no little.
The tax of $3.50 levied on the Office of Sheriff
Of the county for the last year, was proposed to be-
reduced, but on a divided vote of the Court, it
was ordered to DO continued in the same amount
for tho coming year.
The Court decided to postpone the trial of the
Commonwealth and road cases and all other bu-
siness set for this term excepting such only as be-
longs peculiarly to the June term Of the Court
The busy season Of the year would occasion great
Inconvenience to suitors and witnesses in attend
ing Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
The "Tennessesans.o

These yocalists will visit Stanton the latter
part Of this week, and give one or two concerts
A gentleman who heard them in Charlottesville,
informs Us that their music is very delightful
The Company is not of the Ethiopian" order,
but similar to the "Alleghanians," "Orpheans"
and others. The Charlottesville .4dvocate says
Two very pleasant Concerts were given on
Monday and Tuesday evenings by the "Tennes-
seeans." We were pleased with the character of
their performance, and do them the justice to say
that with the exception Of Madame Anna Bishops
Concert, theirs was the best we have had this
season. Their Pieceswers the simple, sweet, and
popular slrs which find response in all hearts,
Their execution OF the Marsailes Hymn, Star
SpsnQled Banner, Bonnie Blue Ewes, and Lilly
Lee, was truly fine. We understand thcy will
visit S,aunton in few days, and we wish them
rreSt aucceos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
The Slavery Agitation.

This exciting question, "nIca HAS AA'0>'N5 N''
ed discussion in many religious denominations,
threatens also to divide the Presbyterian churches
into sectional parties. IT was discussed IN an ex-
cited manner in the late General Assembly of both
the Old and New School churches In the for
mer no open breach occurred, in the latter, the
ton was carried somewhat iarth but no definite
point of separation was reached.
/, is TO be hoped that the matter NAY be recon-
ciled, and forever excluded hereafter from discus
sion in these ecclesiastical bodies. At Is bad e
h0ugh for politicians to be wrangliag over 1t and
exciting the country to morbid condition OF ieeI-
ing on the subject 50 long, however, as mere pol
iticians concern themselves about It less real dan
ger may be apprehended-foT they are daily be-
coming less Indicative Of sound public sentiment
than any other class miscalled representatives OF
the people: but when constituent bodies OF Chrls-
tan Ministers, who are habitually regarded as
patterns of patriotism, and exemplars of brothery
forbearance, meet together to indulge In crlmlna-
ton and recrimination on such subject, we may
well fear that the dangerous disease is spreading
among those they represent, who ought to be the
healthy conservatives Of the country Such
state of things argues too truly that there is some
thing really rotten in Denmark.
1t was believed that the recent ordeal Of excite
ment on the subject, through which the country
has passed, had at least taught the danger of ag-
tation, and perhaps also had tended to give the
North a truer knowledge of the conditions Of sla-
very in the South, and thus allayed somewhat the
intlammatory feeling. Perhaps this would have
been so, but Just at the most unfortunate time
Mrs. SrowE's incendiary book appeared which
rskindled in a moment all the Pickering flames Of
excitement and the results are now showing
themselves, to the great deiment of the republic,
in almost every popular association at the North.
In the late New School General Assembly at
Buffalo n. Y. series Of impairment interTogato-
Iies on slavery were introduced by a Northern
Minister, and aimed at Southern church members
but they We're most admirably parted by Or.
Ross, Of Tennessee, who offered set of counter
resolutions addressed to Northern Christians-car-
rying the war into Africa-in9uirng of their res
possibility for African Slave trade, and Slave deal
ing, kidnapping, resisting the laws, even to n,,r-
der, harboripg fugitive slaves SIC. &c.; of theii
participation in Woman's Right meetings, Spirit
ual Rappings, BloOmerisrn Sc. Sc. DIR. Ross
made most telling speech in support of his resO-
buttons, and in manner at once good natured and
cutting. We have not space to give the speech
entire, but publish extracts in another column, tc
which we invite our readers attention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
annLA.h Can Ra,irnaa.

We learn that the Engineers of the Central
Railroad are now engaged in surveying for tenn
pcrsry track across the Blue Ridge at Rcck6sh
Gap, 70 be used until the tunnel is completed. II
is thought that cheap track can be constructed
which will answer the purpose to convey trains
across the mountain without the interruption OF
Ysvsogs. A lccatien can probably Go obtained at
n elevation Of little over 200 feet 70 the mile
similar temporary tracks on the line of the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad were used successfully
for grade, 1900 feet to the mile. |. is in.
sssdcd to have this track completed in about six
munshs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
sEasoa.ic Celebration.

On Friday last the Especial Communication
of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia, as
seinbled in Stsunton for the purpose Of dedlcatlng
the new Hall provided ior the Staunton Lodge in
the Union Hall buildings NJ. w. 6. NJ. +. P.
Hunter, OF Berkeley county, and D. G. NJ. ]. A.
LElrcM, Of Charlottesville, with many other dis
tinguished brethren of themystie tie were in at
tendance to honor the occasion.
The procession, III rich regalia, marshaled by
r. II. KINNEY, moved tothe music of the Church
Vile Brass Band, from the old Lodge rooms Of the
order, through the principal streets ofthe town
TO Union Hail. The new Lodge-rooms were
soon filed entirely by AGasons, ladies and few
invited outsiders We were unable to effect an
entrance 'by reason of'' fierce sword brandlshed
about the door by the "Outsde Guardian" con-
sequently we know nothingof the mysterious GER
em0aies of the dedication except what some Ia
dies told Us confdentalv as secrets OF the order
The address Of Capt l.. l.. STEVENSON on the
occasion is spoken ofin the highest terms by those
who heard 1t.
After these ceremonies, the Masons by invita-
ton proceeded to Law the cornerstone Of the Lu-
theran Church. The procession marched to the
Methodist Church where an address was made by
Rev. Mr. DAVIS, and collection taken up, amount
ing to $780, to aid in the erection of the new build
ing. Rev. Mr.. REESE made some amusing re-
marks. invoking the liberality of the Audience
The cornerstone was then Ibid ia ''smpie form"
with the usual solemn words, andmysterious rites
so edifying to the uninitiated. The stone wasthe
gift and the workmanship of Mr.. RICHARD JOHN
SON.
At nightfall the Masons re-assembied in their
Hall, with many ladies, and few favored guests
("quorum ftim'S, Sc, y topartake of luxurious
cold collation. provided by the craft, with the as
sistance of their wives and daughters. The sup
per was bountfal and most tastefully displayed,
| furnishing delightful "reffeshment" after the
''labors" of the day. After the supper and the
old fogies had been disposed of, the young folks
concluded the evenings entertainment with some
fancy dancing.
Altogether, the public have to thank the Free
masons for pleasant day of innocent recreation
The Churchville Band, under command of oul
young friend Mr.. GEO. A. HANGER, contributed
much to the entertainment of the occasion, and al
night favored us further by discoursing most elo-
quent music in the clear moonlight as parting
serenade to the fair bellies of Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29

The July number of this admirable publication
has been received through Mr.. R. CowAN. We
give tho table of contents as follows:
|. Educational Institutions of New York with
illustrations g Life in Hawaii with illustrations
g. Ode to Southern Italy, 4. Dinner Time, 5.
Jack Lanterns Railroad Speculations, 6. Fish
Hawks and Falcons, Z. Miss Peck's Friends
(concladed) s. A Few Days in Vienna, 9. Doc
tors, 10. Letters of Parepidemus, i. Sketches in
Partisan Cafe, IL. The Hunchback, l3. A Sto-
ry without Moral, Ia. The Poems of Alexander
Smith, Is. Gold Under Gilt, l6. The Grave Of
Keats, H. Editorial Notes, Is. Letter from V.
lie Raw De Chaunont.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29

The Chinese must come. God will bring them.
He will fulfil Beuton's noble thought. The rail-
road must complete the voyage of Columbus; Inc
statue of the Genoese, an some peak OF the Rocky
Mountain, high above the flying cars, must point
to the West, saying-There is the East; there Is
India and Cathay.
Let US then. North and South, bring our minds
to comprehend tco ideas, and submit to their IRE
sistble power. Let the Northern pSlanthroPis'
learn from the Bible that the relation OF master
and slave is not sin per Sc. Let him learn tnst
God nowhere says it is sin. Let him learn that
sin is the transgression of the law; and wnere
there is no law there is no Gin and that the golaen
rule may exist in the relations of slavery. Let
him learn that slavery is simply an evil, IN Ger
tain circumstances. Let him learn that ental,ty
is only the highest form ofsocial ife-that st'3]ec-
ton to authority, even slarey, may, in giren con
ditions, be- for time, better than freedom to the
slave of any complexion. Let him learn that
slc.s,g, like all erils, has its corresponding and
greater good that the Southern slave, though
degraded compared with his master, is elevated
and ennobled compared ,rih his brethren IN .4frl-
ca. Let the Northern man learn these things,
and be wise to cultivate the spirit that will har-
monize with his brethren of the South, who are
lovers of liberty as truly as himself. And let the
Southern christian-nay, the Southern man of ev-
cry grade-comprehend that God neuer intended
the relation of master and sLave to be perpetual
Let him give up the theory of voltaire, that the
negro is Of different species. Let him yield the
semi-n6delity of Agassiz, that God created differ
ent races, of the same species, in swarms, like
bees, for Asia, Europe, America, Africa, and the
islands of the sea. Let him believe that slavery,
although not sin, is degraded condition; the
evil, the curse on the South; yet having bless
ings, in. its time, to the South and TO the Union
Let him know that slavery is to pass away in the
fulness of Providence. Let the South believe
this and prepare to obey the hand that moves
their destiny
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
Rookbridge Alum sprinSs.

This deservedly celebrated watering place bids
talr to become the Queen Of the mountains. Over
ono hundred visitsrs are already in attendance.-
Inc Proprietors have recently received orders
from Europe direct, for more water than they can
furnish. The liberal arrangements made, with the
advantage of all the recent improvements for the
comfort and entertainment of the guests add no lit
tie to the attractions Of the place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29

ny- We have received review Of "Uncle
TOMS Cabin" by our relative DR.. JAMES A.
WAppELL, of Raleigh. N. c., issued from the
press of the "Southern Weekly Post" 1t is a
handsome pamphlet of about seventy pages. For
some years past, we have been acquainted with
the superior literary taste and requirements of the
author, and this work will establish his reputation
as one of the ablest writers of whom the South
can boast--'although zoe say it"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
PhrenOIogy.

A few days ago, we had the pleasure of taking
by the hand an old acquaintance, DR.. MARSHALL
BAYLrss, or, as he is sometimes called, Major
BAYLrss. After an absence of several years, the
DR.. has again come amongst us in good health,
and as enthusiastic as eyerin the cultivation of his
favorite science, Phrenology. He is sojournlng
for short time at tho Virginia Hotel, where he
will be pleased to receive visitors especially those
who may call upon him professionally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
Board OF Public Works.

Governor JOHNSON has issued his proclamation
announcing the election of Messrs BOYD, GRAHAM
and ARMSTRONG, as Commissioners of the new
Board of Public Works. They are required by
law to meet in Richmond on the lst Monday in
July, and will decide by lot their relative tenures
of office, viz: two, four and six years. Thus
there will be an election of ono member of the
Board every two years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29

o. Circumstances have prevented the publica-
ton this week of the Circular of the Commission
er of Pensions, as requested by the Hon. JOHN
LETcHER. We will take pleasure in publishing
it hereafter,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29

The following officers were elected for the en-
suing year, by Stanton Lodge No. IS Of Masons,
at its meeting on Friday last:
Levi l.. Stevenson, w. Master; VIM. H. Har-
man, Sr. Warden; Il. II. Phillips, Jr. Warden;
rotary; Jacob POLITE, Sr. Deacon; T. P. Esk-
ridge, Jr. Deacon B. Slonaker, S. and Tyler.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
The Drought.

Many portions of our county are suffering for
want of rain. The grass, oats and corn crop will
be seriously injured, and in some places entirely
lost, ifthe dry weather continues much longer
This is precarious and discouraging year for
farmers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-29
More Dissensio,,s.

Every now and then evidences dissatisfaction
break out among the democracy about the disln-
button Of the spills Lastweek we published one
or two extracts from the .Ns,c York Herald COM
planning of the partiality of President PIERCE
for the Free Soilers, in bestowing upon them all
of the most lucative Offices; more recently a
Mr.. Cooler, prominent democratic member
of the New York State Senate, has been pitching
right into Gen. PIERCE and his free-soil friends
upon the same subject and handles them without
gloves. Mr.. Cooley says: "It seems to be the
policy Of Gen. PIERCE to lavish most Of his pat
ronage on those who have labored to create dis
sensioas between the North aud South--on po-
litcal renegades 10 the neglect Of faithful national
democrats" p,
| Gen. PIERCE knows his friends, and as one
good turn deserves another it is most natural that
he should reward those to whom he is Indebted
for his elevation to the Presidential chair. More
over Gen. PIERCE knows that there is not so
much danger of the old line democrats deserving
him-for however Mr.. CooLRY and his friends
may talk now, if AN election were to come on to
morrow every man Of them would throw up his
hat shout three cheers Cor PIERCE and vote for
him too-but there is danger TO be apprehended
from the Van Buren, wing. They bolted once
and unless they rewarded with the fat officers
they will most probably doit again. Hence the
reason that the Virginia Democray get little or
none of the public patronage; that such men as
Lieutenant Governor LEAXE and Mr. MEADE,
are put off with petty Mission to the Sandwich
Islands or some other equally insignificant Office,
while DIX and Co. are growing fat upon the ex-
ecutive patronage.
But ,heso quarrels among the harmonious a.
bout the distribution Of peblic plumber really ap-
pear odd in men who profess to be democrats from
principle. 1t proves what MIR. CALHooN once
said of the democracy to be true, viz That the
party was held together by the cohesive power of
public plundes.