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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

PERSECUTION IN TUscASY.-A great meeting
was recently held at Metropolitan hall New York,
to express the feelings of the Christian public in
regard to the Maidai family and others, mprison-
ed in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, for possessing
and reading the holy scriptures. The history Of
the matter, in brief, was that Francisco Maidai,
and his wife Rosa, both persons in the middle pc
rod of life were arrested and thrown into loath-
some prison, amongst the vilest criminals, for hav-
ing possessed and read the Word of God, and for
desiring to make their neighbors and friends ac-
quainted with its truths. The meeting adopted a
resolution requesting the President Of the United
States to use his personalinfuence with the Grand
Duke, to secure the release of the prisoners and
permission for .hem to come to this country. 1t
is stated that letter has been written by the Sec
rotary of State, in accordance with the resolution
of the meeting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

o. We have been ais sad for three weeRs,as the
raw Secretary of the Commonwealth was on the
occasion Of his removal from one fat office TO fat
ter one. Our grletS, however, have been owing
70 the dstressss of 4 friend We heard that DR..
Brooks, who has the misfortune to hold lucrative
office in the gift of the Governor, and is handsome
y paid Tor daily visitation to the State pupils at
the Penltentlary, has been upon hot grldIfon tor
the last month. 1t was arranged last iaA by these,
who dispense Governor JUe's patronage iUr hun,
that 4 change in the office was deslrable--and i
fit and proper person was designated 10 succeed tic
present incumbent. Nothing was to be said until
the LIST of January arrived-when matters preTi-
orsly determined on were to be quietly conSumma'
ted. But it soon leaked out, that there was TO be
vacancy in the oficS forthwith, all the patrl-
otto Galeus Of tho Democratic stripe were seized
with a prodigious socitude for the health of Col.
Morgan's boarders. The Governor was over
whelmed with recOmmendations-and such a
crowd of Doctors visited him, that people who did
not know what was going on, grew very uneasy,
supposing there was some most malignant pestl-
lence raging in the Executive mansion. BY de-
grees, the storm blew overland our gallant little
Dr. emerged from the conflict with flying cuOrs,
and more securely seated upon his mortar than
ever The multitude of his rivals, and the vast
political Influence of each of them, saved him.
ANY one would have been an oyer-match for him;
bat all united, he scattered them like fire does lax
THE Governor was afraid to appoint any enc of such
irauental politicians and skllul leeches to the
disappointment of six others-and therefore he
concluded to let matters remain.
We hope not to be called upon again to endure
such agony for any Democrat-and we give the
party fair notice-if they persist in seeking to
deyour one another, we shall bottle up our sympa-
thies, and take no interest whatever in the result.
--RichmOad WRig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

o. The Virginia Colonization Society have adj
dressed Memorial to the General Assembly on
the subject of free negroes. They ask an annual
appropriation sufficient to defray the expense Of
cOlonizing number equal to the annual increase
of the free colored population of the State. That
population is now $1,000, and the annual increase
is supposed to be about one thousand and sixty
The best interests ofall classes of our population
commend the subject to the attention of the Legis-
lature for prompt action.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19
Prof. Hale.

Prof. HALE, delivered his first lecture on Elec-
tro Biology last Monday night in Union Hall
to crowded house. Great anxiety was manifest
ed to hear him, and Notwithstanding the highest
expectations were excited, owing to the flatterng
reports that had reached us of his success in othe
places, we believe no one was disappointed. Hi,
experiments were very interesting, exhibiting thu:
far, only the ordinary phenomena of Mesmerism
as in the delusiOn of imagining the same glass o.
water at one time to be vinegar, then lemonade
then ink, sc. He also, eaectually cured the head
ache of one or more ladies in the audience by
simple process of manipulation.
He will lecture every night this week.
See advertisement in this weeks paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19
"De Bows Review"

This standard journal of the commerce, agri-
culture, manufactures, internal Improvements, sta
tstics and general literature, &C., of the Southern
States, is published monthly, at New Orleans, by
j. B. B. De Bow, Professessor of Political Econ
omy, &C., in the University of Louisiana. 1t is
now established as periodical of the highest
character; its list of contributors, embracing the
best talent of the South, and the reputation of its
accomplished Editor, at once commend it TO the
public favor. The articles are prepared at great
pains and expense, and its statistics are reliable
as work of reference it must be invaluable to a
Statesman, and should have place in the library
of every intelligent gentleman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

THE BRrrIsH CABlNEr.-ln speaking of the
new Coalition Cabinet formed in Great Britain
the Washington Republic says it blends the con
seryatism Of Aberdeen with the cautious Wing
ism Of Russell and the radical progreSslveness o
-Molesworth ;theconsummate administrative talen
of Graham, the profound legal knowledge of Rolte
(now Lord Cranworth,) the dexterous practice
and keen oratory of Palmerston, and the discreet
but truly liberal craftsmanship Of Newcastle and
Gladstone. In point Of power, nothing could be
more complete Gifts popularity we can at pres
ent form no estimate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

eS- Senator BADGER, of North Carolina, has
been nominated by the President to fill the vacan-
cy on the bench of the Supreme Court. The
Senate have had the matter under considera-
ton in executive session on several days, but
the prevailing impression is that the Democratic
majority will not permit it to be acted upon finally
until Gen. PIERCE comes into office, when, of
course, one Of that party will receive the appoint
Inent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

SUIcIDE.-A late Paris letter says: This last
week is remarkable for the number of suicides il
has witnessed and all Of them are singular, even
in France, where monomania for this kind Of
death has long prevailed. Every victim was a
person of wealth or of independence, and one a
boy Of thirteen, who blew his brains out with a
pistol because he was afraid of being scolded-
They all eyinced wonderful GOODNESS and determi-
nation in making their arrangements, to prevent a
surprise or failure. Must there not be something
wrong in nation where suicides are so common.
They are nearly common here now as they
were in Rome during the reigns of Domitan and
Naro
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

o. The Charlottesville ..as!rocate gives an &C.
count of two wonderful cures effected in hatplace
by Prof. HALE, by means of Electro Biology. Both
the patients were ladies'. Onawas paralized s. I'M
able to move without assistance; sheis now walk
ing about the town, unaided even by crutch.-
The other had suffered from severe spinal affec-
ton, and for ten years had not been able to rise
from her bed she can now get up unassisted, and
is in every respect greatly improved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

o. We learn from the Vindicatorthat the Com
mon Council of Stanton have passed an ordinance
prohibiting further interments in the old grave
yard except in the case ola husband or wife, VINO
who may be laid beside the remainso of the consort
already inferred there. The reason for this ordl-
nance is Obvious and satisfactory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

FAMINE IN THE ISLAND OF MADEIRA.-A let
ter from the Island ofNIadera dated Dec. 5th, re-
ferring to the failure Of the vintage says:
The wine is the staple and almost sole produc-
tion of the Island The annual vintage has af
forded for many years past an average Of twenty
Ave to thrty-fve thousand pipes of wines. There
has not been produced his gear one hundred pipes
of saleabe ,ciile on The sehole Island 1t needs but
this statement to afford you definite idea of the
awful calamity that has fallen on these people.
The letter further remarks that no man can fore
see how many months of misery, ofagony, of star
walton, to thousands, are yet in reserve. Without
aid from abroad, death can alone terminate the
sufferings of the population.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

The BALTIMORE PLATFoRN.-It will astonisl
the Pierce mea at Washington, says the Ohio
Journal, to learn that the Ohio Democracy rcnn-
date and spit upon the Baltimore platform of I,o-
,cofoeoism. When it was proposed to indorse it.
in State Convention last week, at Columbus, the
motion laid upon the table, and then, after de
bate, the members deliberately refused to take it
mp. The Free Sellers in New York also seem to
have got the ascendency of the HunkerS, il we
may Judge by the events q en- days past at Albany
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

ns- LOUIS NAPOLEON has issued a decree, ap-
pointing his uncle JEROME BoNApARTE and his
male descendants by the Princess CATHARINE OF
Wurtemberg, to succeed him on the throne OF
France, in the event OF his dying without direct
hair
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

TIE Ten MILLioNs-The following is the
resolution in relation to the Ten Millions, which
the Democratic members of Congress propose to
place at the disposal of Gen. Pierce
Resolved That the sum of ten millions of dol
lars be set apart out of any funds in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated, and be placed at the
disposal of the President for the purpose of ena-
bling him, during the recess Of Congress, to meet
such exigencies as may arise out of those momen-
tous subjects connected with the present state of
the relations of this country with the other powers
of he earth so liable, on account OF their charac-
ter and complexity. to present themselves from
hour to hour for practical and Immediate consider
anon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

THE COMING CABlNET.-It is so currently re-
ported that we are inclined to give some credit to
the rumor, that Mr.. Hunters objection to going
into the Cabinet is the fact that Mr.. Dix is to be
a member 1t is further stated that the Southern
Democrats in the Senate propose to vote against
Mr.. Dix's confrmatioa ; ana that the Northeru
Democrats propose to return the compliment by
giving the coup de grace to Jefferson Davis. We
live in troublous times. There will be early ex-
plosions-so prepare for them. The Cabinet must
be either Union or Disunion. Our judgment is
that the Fire-eaters and Free Sellers will have
the predominance, and that the Union men will
DO nowhere.-Washingto Republic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

o. The Richmond Wing SAYS one object OF the
recent attacks in the House of DeiHgate upon inc
James River and Kanawha Canal, was te tranfer
the Presidency of the Company to other hands
The President is Democrat, to be sure, but IL is
now the fashion for Democrats to devour Demo
Gratis. Some other Democrat wants the place and
emoluments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

NJ Hon John Petit, formerly meraber of the
Jonso Of Representatives, was on Tuesday elect
cd Ii~:led States Senator BY tie ,.adiana Ecgsla-
mro q fill the unexpircd ter q Senator Whit
,ssb. deceased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

o. Judge WILLIAM II, CABELL died at his
residence in Richmond, on Wednesday night iast'
He was lately President of the Court OF Appeals
and at one time Governor of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

PROBABLE ESCAPE OF THE IRISH PATRIoTs.-
At tho late festival ia Cincinnati, Mr.. Meagher
took occasion to make the following remarks,
which would seem to indicate that America Will
soon contain more of those Irish patriots who were
doomed to bear the burthen of exile by the unjust
DEGREES of England:
81 did not regain my freedom TO forget others.
Suffice it to say. that if they are not soon amongst
Won as free as am, ii is not my fault, nor the
nit Of Those who may assist them, but their own
Measures have been taken, and means allof1ea
and trust that before long we shall hear that an
other ship, bearing another Irish rebel, has lei. the
shore and left it under that flag OF the ilve sIarS
beneath , which found an asylum in this land
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

o. Senator UPHAM, of Vermont, died at Wash
inston on Friday last, Of varoloid, after ten days
sickness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

es- The Hon. John NJ. Clayton was on Wed
nesday elected to the United StatesSenass by the
Legislature of Delaware fors six years from the 4th
of March next. The Hon. Presly Spruance; whose
term then expires, declined are-election. The
friends of Mr.. CLAYTON at Washington and VIII
minpton were greatly elated at his success, and
hundred guns were fired at the latter place in
honor of the result,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19
s,- The National Intelligencer of Thursday

adds = =
M III States steamer Fulton which has been
to ,.ced at his service by the Secrearyot the
s1nay P nI which lies at the Navy Yard waiting
bS cyoovenence. Every provision has been made
' boorJ the steamer,by order Of the Government,
vi o''u Contribute to the comfort oithe respect
W W." ;un,jiJ and his eslimable family.
u M King left Washington for Havana, in the
.to nm, Fulton. on Saturday afterncC".
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

Qp- Snow was two feet deep at New York on
Thursday, the 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

A MAN NEARLY BLEED TO DEATH BY YAM
PRE- BAr-"On Wednesday morning last, says
the Panama Echo of the 18th ult., ''the barkeeper
ofthe Pavilion Hotel Toboga-not appearing at the
usual hour, Capt. Mckinney, the proprietor of the
house, proceeded to his room to call him, when to
his astonshment and horror, he found him nsen-
sible, and bathed in blood after the usual resora
tives were applied, the barkeeper stated, that on
the previous evening, after retiring, he remember
ed experiencing the most delightful sensations, as
of tanning, which soon put him into deep sleep,
and he had no consciousness of the attack made
upon him until the morning. The only wounds
by the bat were two small spots on each Of the
great toes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

o. The price of Flour at Sonora, California, i
reported to be from s65 10 so per barrel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

90 Tho Democratic Review-the high Priest
Of LocoiocOism-thus lays down the law. Ar.
Senator Mason-the secretary Of State to be-is
coupled with Cass-and the doctrines of both con-
temptuously repudiated. We do not clearly per-
ceiye how an harmonious Cabinet is to be compos-
ed out of such discordant elements-unless we are
to adopt Pope's de6niton-that"all discord is har-
mony not understood"
But listen to the Democratic Review-which
speaks in the tones Of q master:
1--WE repudate for the Democratic party the
doctrines alike of Mason, Cass, and Underwood,
and dissent from their stale and worn out decara-
mons that the United States is content to hare ca,
bae colony Of Spain any longer; or those other
empty declarations that we will not interfere with
il unless other persons attempt to grasp or buy It,,
or until it has achieved its own Independence
This is the pith of the speeches in the Senate and
Senators get warm over such fossil politics, and
call in witnesses to participate in their patriotic
devotion to the interests and honor of the United
States. We might as well say at once that ON
peoplec aRt Cuba, and that oar people eciu haze IT.,
and hata is idle for politicians to nane the eases IN
tchich heu tciL give their consent TO Us acquisition"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

0o- Several Democratic papers cf the State are
down upon the Legislature for their neglect ofthe
public business. Give it to them, we say, but re-
member that the Democracy are responsible, they
having full swing in both houses of the General AS
sembly. They have resolved to adjourn on the
25th of February, with the mental reservation,
If nothing happens to prevent. A variety ofim-
portant business, however, will happen to keep
them in Richmond after that date, unless they stir
their stumps and show more industry during the
next month than they have exhibited heretofore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-19

WASHINGTON AFFAIRs.-Jm l6.-It is under
stood that ia view of the situation OF Foreign af-
fairs, the Military and Naval Committees OF, the
Senate have under consideration several PROPOSE
tons Tor increasing In, efficiency of the army and
navy They will probably recommend 4 thorough
fertilization of the Pacific coast and will report
some measure for the employment Of the CONNER
cal steam marine, should the contingencies con
temp!ated BY S0ule snd Malls ten million
proposition require il.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-03-31
IMPORTANT NEWS!
RHEUMATISM CURED.

T ETall who are afflicted with this dreadful dis
IL ease, remember that Mortimore's Rheumatic
Compound is the great specific for Rheumdtism
in all its FORMS The vast number cured during
the past year demonstrates the wonderful virtues OF
this medicine.
G5Y- Price So per single bottle, or three bottles
for $40.
MoRTrMoRE's BITTER CORDIAL AND BLOOD Pr
RtFIER.-Ths delightful cordial is not only pleasant
to take but acts IKE charm in the treatment OF
diseases having their origin in impurities Of the
blood, or morbid or inactive state Of the lirer;~-
While il removes all sourness or acidity Of the
stomach, as well as impure or poisonous secretions
of the liver, it also enrches, PARTIES, and mpars
pitolity TO the fluid Of life; removes the injurious
effects of caomel and other strong medicines; re-
invigorates and strengthens the whole nervous sys-
TEN, and imparts glow Of health and beauty Of
complexion. Its popularity is becoming unbound
ed; it is called "every body's remedy" and erery
body should use il.
For dyspepsia, loss of appetite, pain misery in
the side or region of the heart, jaundce, general
debility scrofula, neuralgia erysipeas, salt rheum,
letter or rng-worm pimples on the face or surface
of the skin, and all other cutaneous eruptions hav
ing their origin in impurities of the blood, this
BLOOD PURIFIER Is the remedy.
Price 81 per bottle.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-03-31

Usage ORANGE, or BoIs D'ARc HEDGES, are
~ no longer an experiment. They have been
fully tested and have proved to be just what far
mers require.
They combine the three great requisites Of
cHEAPNEss, EFFICIENCY and DURABILITY, besides
being handsome and ornamental.
The single and only objection that can with rea-
son be urged against the Usage Orange hedge, is,
the time required for its growth-this takes three
summers. or two and half years. from the setting;
ut you then have fence that is proof against
oxen, mules, pigs, or even rabbits; living fence
that neither winds nor floods nor scarcely even time
itself can destroy.
Thankful for former patronage, the undersigned
is now ready to take contracts for furnishing the
best quality of Bots D'Arc plants for hedging by
the mile; delivering the plants at each purchasers
door, in this or the dacent counties, and re-fur-
nishng all that die out, at $40 per mile, cash on
delivery of plants and conditional note for $40
more, at the end of p years, at which time good
hedge is guaranteed.
Or. if preferred, he will sell the plants ct 81
per thousand, well packed, trimmed and assorted,
delivered at either Glasgow or Fayete; and IS
per thousand, delivered at the purchasers door
in this or any of the adjoining eSqrs il quant-
ties of 5000 or over; terms, cash oIi delivery.
A copy of plain and explicitpfinted directions,
for setting and trimming The Hedge, will be given
TO each purchaser.
Pieces of young Hedge, from plants of my reis-
ing, may be seen at many places, in this and ada
cent counties. 1t makes neat and ornamental
fence, for the yard garden. The setting will
commence with early Spring
l GRATED Apple Trees.
:. GRATED Apple Trees of almost any reqbired
variety, will be furnished in time for planting the
ensuing Spring, delivered at either Glasgow, Fay
cite, or Huntsville, on reasonable terms.
ySSend on your orders soon. Last year had
not plants enough to supply the demand. Post
paid letters of further inquiry upon the subject
will be cheerfully and promptly answered. Apply
by letter to J. w. BROWN,
Box rs, Glasgow, Mo.
Or to Manson & Bartholow, Glasgow; or Adam
Hendrix, Fayette, Agents.
Glasgow, Dec. 2, lS52-5m.'
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-03-31
EDWARD MEAD,
Manufacturer and Dealer
81 Main, corner of Pine ST., 81. louis.

J2 Nam, corner OF Pine ST., 81 Louis.
T S now receiving, direct from Europe and east
l. ern manufacturers. very large assortment OF
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES of every de-
scripion. Also, Gold ear rings, breast pins,
bracelets, finger rings, upins, ladies' gold chains
locke!s, &C., of the latest fashion.
Also, gents gold fob, guard and vest chains,
and very large assortment of fancy goods, silver
plated and Britannia ware, table and pocket cut
lerv, scissors, razors, razor strops, &c.
Musical Observation-Disclosures guitars, clarionets,
flutes, accordeons, violin and guitar strings.
Silver ware of my own manufacture, warranted
cold standard.
Also, large assortment of California arms, &C.,
double and single barrel guns, rifles and yaugers,
Colts and Aliens revovers, cast steel rifle and belt
pistols, G. d. and water proof percussion caps.
powder horns, shot bags goggles, spy glasses, pock-
ct compasses, ink stands, gold pocket scales, &c.
Daguerreotype stock-A large assortment at all
times on hand.
The above goods are well laid in, and will be
sold at very low prices.
Watches repaired and warranted, and gold lew
elry manufactured to order. March 4.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-03-31
A Gard to tEae Public.

fTNHE undersigned have purchased the entire
interest of DR.. J. A. TALBOT IN the firm of
BOON, TALBOT & SMITH, becoming thereby
charged with the settlement of all its affairs and
will continue the business without interruption at
the same place, under the style of Boon, DUNCAN
& SMITH.
Our business will as heretofore be conducted on
a liberal scale, with every department placed on
the most advantageous footing, which ample faci-
ties and long experience affords.
Respectfully soliciting the favorable considera-
ton of our friends and the public, we assure them
of our determination to give entire satisfaction to
customers, by offering at all times ample stocks of
the most desirable Goods at as low prices as any
house in the country and by fair dealing and unre-
hitting eXertions TO retain the confidence of the
community.
We are now well supplied with every descrip-
ton Of Goods for the present season, which are for
sale at Low PRICES, to which the attention of the
public is invited.
Czy1 \ good supply Of Clover Seed for sale.
BENJAMIN SMITH,
SAMUEL J. DUNCAN,
VIM. c. BOON.
Fayette, Dec. 5, 1S52-tf