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The License Layv:-.-2.

.uessrs Editors 1T has been urged, that even
surprising our County Court to possess entire dis
erection, so that it might lawfully refuse every APP
plication for License, such refusal would be in
expedient because the evils of intemperance are
more properly to be repressed by public senti-
ment than by legal restrictions and prohibitions
And tits further urged, by way, OF illustration,
that as the matter is one of morals, it should be
left like religious opinions and forms OF worshlp,o
the continent Of popular sentiment
/. Now on this view, it must flrst be noticed,
that the objection would be more pertinent were
we engaged in forming law. 1t might be ques-
ton, with some, whether law were advisable
II may easily be shown, that the matter material
ly differs from that brought into the Illustration
A mans religious sentiments, 1t Is true, VIII al
feet his conduct. But wise men, OF right views
of political government, are agreed TO hold no one
responsible for what he thinks, or processes, but
for what he does or fails to do. Were the ques
tons, whether we may enact law to punish mer
for holding certain opinions oil that traffic, or en-
forcing set of opinions, there would be paral-
lei, as it is, the illustration is merely imPertinen
to the matter
9. For it is admitted. not really, it is true, bu
for the sake of argument, that the court may con
tinuo the traffic even to prohibition; and thus ad
hitting that the traffic is an evil, those who en-
gage in t,unlicensed ,afe adudged to be evl-doers
If it is proposed then punish such tor their evi
doing, the objection we are reviewing, AYERS tina
such is not the proper course, but that they mus
be left to the operation of public sentiment.
| 8. Before proceeding to show what appears t
| be the absurdities and false principle OF govern
inent here preached, let it be enquired, in wha
light the law regards this traffic. Because w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
Reassessment OF Lands.

An act providing for the correction Of some Of
the assessments of lands and lots which were as
sessed under the act of March 90, 1850, was pass
ed by the last Legislature, at the instance of cti
zens of this county. The following is a sketch Of
the act:
"Any person aggrieved by such assessment
may, after reasonable notice to the commissioner,
Tin writing, with an affidavit appended thereto
apply to the county or corporation court to have
the same reassessed. The attorney for the CON-
monwealth to attend. If the court think the as
sessment either too high or too low, they shall
correct the same, and the commissioner shall make
the necessary alteration in the next land book
The assessment shall not be reduced unless appli-
cation be made before Jan. | next, nor unless good
cause be shown for not pursuing the remedy here
tofore prescribed by law"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
Circuit Court.

The jury in the case of the Commonwealth a
gainst BRoeY, found verdict Of guilty on the in
dictment for rape, and fixed the term Of imprison-
ment at ten years in the Penitentiary' Being
unable to agree on the indictment for ''aiding, a
betting, &c,," they were discharged, and on adj
vice Of the Court, nolle prosequi was entered.
Counsel for the Commonwealth Messrs BELL
and HARTMAN, for the prisoner Messrs KINNEY,
BALDWIN and NICHE.
The Court has been engaged for the past week
in the trial Of Thomas SHUMATE for assaulting
TIMOTHY KELLY, an Irishman. The case was
submitted to the jury afterargument for the Com
monwealth, by Messrs HARMAS and NICHE, for
the defence by Messrs CHRISTIAN, IMBoDEN,
STulRr and FuLrz. The i'll health under which
the Judge is suffering, will probably compel an
adjournment of the Court after the trial Of the
Commonwealth docket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
Central Railroad.

Under the auspices of Mr.. ELLErr, the work
on the line of the Railroad is rapidly progressing.
The contractors on many portions have been re-
quired to double their forces. The rails are now
being laid from Waynesboro' westward, and will
reach Staunton in the month of August. An en-
CINE will be brought to this side Of the mountain
and will greatly facilitate the transportation and
laying of the rails. The grading West Of staun-
ton is nearly completed for many Of the sections.
The work Of building the Depot house is about TO
be commenced. On the other side OF the noun
tain the cars will soon be running from Meechum's
river to the little tunnel, and PARISH s. Co. have
a contract with the Railroad Company to carry
the passengers without delay BY their stages across
the mountain to the railroad at Waynesboro'. A
heavy travel is anticipated and provided for during
the summer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

o. NIisled by one who protested to know, we
stated last week that the late Democratic Post
master at Lexington was removed BY the FILL
MoRE administration because his Wing predeces-
scr in the office had been ousted to give place to
him. The facts Of the case, we are now inform
ed, are as folaws: Capt, WILSON diedin lo4o,
having been Postmaster, nominally, for many
tears. Mr.. DoLp who had attended to the office,
applied for it (; but Dr. GRAHAM was appointed on
partisan grounds. Mr.. DoLp was Wing, and
Democrats, it was reported declared that no Wing
should have the place. The correct statement
does not mend the matter very materially. Y
We may add, moreover, that Mr.. Brooks was
appointed Postmaster at Stanton by the VAN
buren, administration, and not BY. JOHN TYLER,
as formerly stated, g.. r.. t:: ~
p. S.@The above, which was In the hands Of
the compositor befofs the Vmdicator of Monday
appeared, is sufficient reply to the leading edi-
torial of that taper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
The Wheat Crop.

The newspapers in various parts OF tae State
are making reports as to the prospects of the wheat
crop in their respective sections of country 1t
appears that in Botetourt and several of the neigh
boring counties, the crop looks remarkably prom
isnp, and larger yield than usual is anticipated.
At the last accounts, apprehension was only felt
in reference 20 the rust. In Rockbridge, the pros
pect is pretty good, although the fly and joint
worm have done SOME damage. In Fauquler, every
field has suffered more or less from the worm, out
the extent Of the injury has not been ascerained'
The farmers expect to be overrnn, and TAX aoou'
. abandoning the cultivation of wheat Tor q TIME
In Berkeley, the fly and high winds have injured
" the growing wheat to such an exteat that IN some
parts of the county it is thought there will not be
one. third Of an average crop In Frederick not
wihstandiug the late unfavorable reports, the
wheat prospect in many places never was better.
= In tho neighborhood eff Wheeling, though some
fields are affected by the fly, the majority Of the
.cropis very superior. In Orange, Albemarle,
-Spottsylvania, and the upper counties South OF
James river, thu ravages of the fly and worm have
been very disastrous. In the neighbOfhood OF
Richmond and throughout the lower country, the
crop is unconamonly fine. In Loadoun, Jefferson,
Clarke, Page, Shenandoah and Rockingham, the
fly is said to have injured the wheat so that not
more than half a.crop will be made, and many
farmers will hardly get their seed and bread. In
this county (Augusta) harvest has commenced,
and half a crop 10 as much wheat we suppose as
most farmers will make. In the Long Glade re-
gion, however, and the neighboshOod of New Hope,
the wheat is remarkably fine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
Edinburg Review.

Contents of the May No.. Alison's History
of Europe since 1915, 2. Marriage with deceas-
ed Wife's Sister, 8. The Church of England in
the Mountains, 4. Recent Novels Agatha s
Husband, 5. The National Gallery, 6. Mr.. Dis
raeli: his Character and Career, 7. Public Edu-
cation, 8. NIarcellus Memoirs of the Restoration,
Q. The Income Tax. Republshed by LEONARD
SCOTT s. Co., of New York, at So year or the
four British Quarterlies and BLAcKwooD's Mag
azine for $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
New Dlplon,atic Instructions.

The Secretaryof State has just issued new
series of instructions to representatives abroad,
which seem chiefly designed to insist upon Off
cial secrecy and simplicity in dress. E1r. Marcy
desires that the plain costume of an American cit
izen should be used, if possible, by our diploma
lists when they 90 to Court, and he regrets that
the homely example of Doctor Franklin in this
respect was ever abandoned. This would be We
nv well if all our ministers were Franklins; but,
when many of them would not be able to sink the
oddness of an unornamented coat in the splendor
of their talent, we think it best TO let their eek
cellencies" conformt to the customs Of the age and
edo as they do at Rome" Besides this, we can
not see why customary uniform should be denied
to an ambassador while it is carefully preserved
for every general colonel, major, captain, ieuten-
ant corporal and private in our Army or officer in
our Navy. Indeed, it strikes US that it would be
the height of affectation for an American to make
himself singular by his avoidance of what is con-
sidered abroad as respectful etiquette. Bureaux
in Washington employ good deal Of time every
year in designing, altering, and adjusting the de-
tails of our officers dress. Nay, it is complaint
among poorly paid subalterns, that the fancies of
the Departments wear out before their altered gar
ments. Upon the whole, therefore, we incline to
the belief that Secretary Marcy had better let the
diplomatic tailors alone, though it is known he
has ever had fondness for the craft since he re-
corded it permanently in the archives Of New
York during his administration of its Government.
In regard to diplomatic and consular secrecy,
however, we suppose the Secretary is right in
giving additional hints to his new ENJOYS, secre-
taries and consuls. We are sorry to know that
he is likely to have SO much to conceal. The
Duke of Wellington deceived all the diplomats at
the Congress of Fishna by telling the truth; but
Mr.. Marcy thinks the best mode of security is to
be perfectly silent Harpocretes is his divinity.
Accordingly, '.oreig,,ers are to be religiously ex-
cuded from all bureaux and archives in legations
OF consulates This, it strikes US, is rather hard
hit at poor Mr.. Belmont, the late agent of the Eu
ropean fnanciers whose loans support most of the
rotten despotisms of the Continent, and who has
been hstciid by the Secretary of State into an A
merican Minister upon the warm nest Of an Aus
trian Consul General.
Nevertheless, we doubt not that it will be best
for all parties if more caution is observed hereafter
in the employment of persons to copy our des-
patches and act as our representatives. If the
Cabinet will select the best men of the conntry,o
leare competent officers at their posts, there will
be less need of Instructions and less fear of those
terrible Foreigners" A foreigner" abroad, is
fright to the Department. but he grows into
wondrous favor as soon as he alights on our soil
especially ifhe happens to be rich and liberal a
bout election time.-BaH. american.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
The Springs.

The travel to the Virginia Springs has COM
inenced with considerable activity. Three or four
stages daily from the Fast pass this place, and
many are travelling by other routes. The kama
ir6a Republican, says, many from the South and
West have already passed through Charleston,
for the Springs. There is daily increasing num-
Der already at the Alum Springs, and at the Hot,
Warm and White Sulphur.
I. was thought BY some that the attractions OF
the Crystal Palace" would interfere with the
travel to the Springs, but it is probable that it will
only increase the number of visitors by Increasing
the number oftravellers most ofwloIh when once
ou,Ssill not return without visiting the Virgin
ia Springs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

necessary to correct it now. in order to prevent
other and greater ones being committed on the
head of it. The General Synod of the Lutheran
Church in the United States" has never been re-
cognized by all the Lutheran Synods in the Uni
ted States since its first formation, which was a
bout the year 1920. There are at this time not
in connexion with the General Synod-lst. The
Frankean Synod in New York 2nd, Bird, 4th and
5th, four District Synods in Ohio; 9th, the Synod
of Missouri; 9TH, the Synod of Indiana; 9Th, the
Tennessee Synod, SIC.
Will you give this place in your paper. and
oblige II. WETZEL,
Minister of the Eyang. Luth. Church.
Mt. Scion, Va, June 18th, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
For the SnectaLar.

.Mesws Editms:-The |. o. o. F. had a pro-
cession here on last Saturday, which was quite
an imposing affair. One or two able speakers of
the Order were invited, but failing to attend, the
Rev. J. w. Webb was Unexpectedly called upon
to address the Order, which he did in one of the
most eloquent addresses to which ever listened.
The style and manner were truly happy and fell
ci,ous. and from the indications or the effect upon
the audience, much good will result by increasing
the number of this benevolent and moral institu-
ton. The Churchville Band was present and en-
liyened the scene by its most delightful music
The day passed off pleasantly, and is one long to
be remembered by the citizens ofMt. Scion and
vicinity. A LOCKER ON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

o. Elk Governor SMITH is earnestly recon-
nended in some quarters as Speaker of the House
Of Representatives at the next session of Congress.
We have heard it suggested that he had better be
made Chaplain also. During the late canvass, he
showed that he was good at Sunday addresses,
con moral Subjects" And then too the Elk Gov
ernor is said to be fond of extra pay, and ofcourse
will not decline the extra service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

irLusrRArED MAGAZINE OF ART.-The June
number has come to hand, and completes the first
volume Of the work. The publisher states that
the future issues will, if possible, be yet more rich
in literary talent and artistic adornment. All
things considered, I'VE regard this Magazine as the
most pleasing periodical published in the country,
and look for its arrival each month with more inn
patience than any one on our exchange list. 1t is
published il New York, by ALst. MoNrGoMERy,
at SO year.
POPULAR EpUcAroR-Ihe second number Of
this periodical issued by the same publisher as the
above has appeared. 1t is very useful and in
,crestpy work. Price 81 so year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

90 Col. Crozet says, in letter to the Enqui-
rcr, that the Blue Ridge Tunnel will have cost
oily 1892 1924 OF $54 65 per liniel foot, when
pleted It is 1850 feet long, the whole Of the
State work at that point covering 10 miles. Eight
miles will shortly be in operation, but the tunnel
will take two wears more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
Candidates Tor the IudnshIn.


We learn from tie EewisbhIg Chronicle, that
some of the candidates for the Judgship vacated
by the death Of Judge JOHNSON, have regularly
taken the stump. This is most disgraceful spec
tacle, and the people ought to set their faces a
gainstit. Judge SMITH, Judge ANDERSON, Judge
REYNOLDS and Judge SKEEN-all the candidates
are dubbed 'Judge"-addtessed tile people at the
last Pacahontas Court. "The editor Of the Fin
castle Democrat" says the Chronicle, "seems to
be particularly indignant, and heads his article
THE Judgship run in the ground He says:
I'VE have not heard of Judge Hudson and
Judge Anderson stumping it any yet, and we now
give all to understand that if they do commence
any such stuff as that in this county, We will re-
port all the foolish things they may say, for we
do not believe any one eau make a sensible speech
on that subject
owe have the pleasure of informing the Demo
crat that Judge ANDERSON did make speech OF
more than an hours length at the last Pucahontas
Court The Democrat has promised that if they
commence any such stuff in Botetourt, he will
report all the foolish things they may say As
we expect them to speak in Fincastle, We will
er at least one page of the Democrat for lift con-
tains all the foolish things they may say unless
they have vastly improved, a less space will not
contain them"
The Fincastle Democrat of Friday says
At Botetourt Court on Monday last all the can
didates for the Judgship' excepting Mr. Reynolds
were present. Speeches were anticipated from
them but none were made. 1t was however
strongly talked of, but. not carried .oat Public
sentiment in Botetourt is decidedly against that
mode Of electioneering for the Judgship.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
From Europe.

The stermer Asia arrived at New York on
Thursday, with Liverpool dates to the 4tlt inst.
Among her passengers is Hon. &c. Fremont.
There is no news Of special interest from Europe.
Diplomatic relations have not been re-establish-
ed between Austria and Switzerland; but the pro-
ability is that negotiations will be resumed, mas
much as before Austria attacks Switzerland she
must calculate the probable action of France.
A Constantinople correspondent, writing under
date of May 10, says: The Turks are now pre-
pairing for war in right earnest; 10000 troops are
being sent from Egypt, many of whom have al
ready arrived, and troops and ammunition are NOV
ing at all points. 1t is supposed that in Roume-
LA, the part most threatened; the Government
will be able to bring at once $4,000 men under
arms. The present Grand Vizier, being an Alba
Man, is able, through his influence, to raise the
whole of that warlike population.
The opinion in military circles on the continent
with respect to Russa's intentions of war are that
the Emperor would not care to risk his fleet a
gainst the combined squadrons of England and
France, although he might against either of the
fleets singly. And by land it is already too late
to undertake an INVASION for about the end of May
forage fails completely in the Danuban principal
tiles, and on the banks of the Pruth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

n- A despatch from Washington states that,
v;nes from Havana, showing that Santa Anna is
about to be seconded by Spain and England in his
a toth,s country, is udfounded in fact
NJ smcb adyices have been received by the gov
eminent, nor is there any evidence ola reliable
character to show that Spain intends to strengthen
Santa Anna in any way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
sheriHalty Tax,

We learn from the Winchester Republican,
that w. ID. GILKEsoN, Sheriff of Frederick coun-
ty, refused to pay the tax of $500 imposed upon
the Sherffalty in that county, on the ground that
it was not ad rolorem, and therefore unconstitu-
tional. The County Court gaveju Judgment against
him at the late term, and he has appealed to the
Circuit Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
\ HARD WORKING MAN.-The Halifa,

A HARD WORKING MAN.-The Halifax Re-
publican gives the following picture of an indus
trious man:
ever since General Pierce was inaugurated
as President of the United States-a station to
which he was called by the almost unanimous
voice of the American people, he has been busily
engaged in removing Wings from office, and sup
plying their places with Democrats"
Rather candid confession for one Of the faith
full.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

o. See the advertisement of Nests HARrER
s. BRoTHER-nOt the great publishers Of New
York, but the great Grocers of Stanton. Our
Young friends have fitted up very handsome
Store in the new rooms at the Union Hall, and
manifest disposition to accommodate all wants Of
the public in their line.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

NJ Our friend of the Vatey Star seems very
much "exercised' over tho Congressional election
in this District lie has been figuring away at
tho returns every week since the election and fl
paly makes out LErcHER's majority at 4oI /
with several .back counties to hear from which
will probably increase it to 5000" Wessthlnk II
probably may--as very probably no polls were
opened at those precincts, as at many others IN
in the District, for MAuPIN. We sincerely con-
,grstulate the Star, that he is finally out Of the
woods, and may crow ho$ safely, as we give il
up, and for his comfort Od'iit LrrcHEn's olec-
ton by majority large enough for all practica,
nnrposes,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

LARGE CHERRIEs.-Mr. JOHN CALLIsoN, OF
this county, sent us last week some of the largest
cherries we have ever SEEM They are called OK
hearts and one Of them is pretty good mouth-iul
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
For the Spectator.

.Messrs Editors In the Spectator of the LIST
inst, notice an article in reference to the Seen
eral Synod Of the Lutheran Church, )" in which it
is said that it "embraces all The Synods in the u
nited States" This is a mistake, and il may he
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

Or There are fifty cadets who belong to
the first or graduating class at the West Point
Military Academy-amoug them, VIM. P. Craig
hill, VIM r. Terrill, John r. Chambliss, Jr.,
Henry II. Walker and Thomas M. Jones from
Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

FiRg.-Mr. NJ. G. HARMAN's house, in this
place, caught fire on Monday last about noon, but
the flames were extinguished before any very Sc
rious damage was done.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

Hs GsAHAa's MAGAZINE for July is before
no. The present number is the first of new
volume. The engravings are, we think, unusual
10 rood and the reading matter both entertaining
and instructive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

CATERpILLARs.-The whole insect creation
seem to be uncommonly numerous and active this
season. From all quarters we hear OF the deVas-
tations committed by them. The canker-worm is
deyouring the fruit trees and the ems at New
Haven and Boston. The fly is ravaging the
wheat fields of the Middle States; Whole s armies e.,
of Olack caterpilars are eating the oak forests Of
thesa rava %s and finish the picture In our
town the maple trees are suffering from the attack
i. caterpillar a5s Of ab" an inch se
manles. but its devastations have never been SO
apparent they are this year It attacks princi
the red and the rs Ne1,S %sld %sps H.
ple trees are nearly stripped of their foliage, and
some look as bare as ifit was early spring. A
walk walk beneath them is really unpleasant; the
ground is covered with the hafconsamed Tt liag
ments, and with the crawling worms M; L MS
one If the evils that have resulted from killing OF
the birds that once frequonted our grOvos.-Hart
ford Courant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22

o,- The Common Council Of stshnton have
passed an ordinance imposing hnes 10Y P'oiahe
swearing and drunkenness.