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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

When the Tariff Of 1916 was passed, the free
trade Democrats declared thatit would be the
means Of opening up TO the farmers ottae United
States market for their produce in foreign coun-
,cs. The "ta.uino year in Europe Immediately
easced, AMI the amount Of our breadstuCs export
cd was greatly Increased and the fact was seized
upon BY the free trS6egs as notification Oh their
promises. The Wings, however, insisted that
the increase was owing to peculiar circumstances.
and would not continue after rcturn Of good
crops abroad. Their predictions have proved
true to the letter. Il appears from the late report
OF the Secretary OF tho Treasury, that our exports
Of bfcadstufs fer the year ending September 80,
1852, were nearly two million dollars less in
value than they wcrO tho year before the tariff Of
40 weat into operation. So much for the foreign
m rket which we were to have.
tn superior advantages ola homo market are
strkngly illustrated by Secretary CoRwlx in his
report Massachusetts, State largely engaged
in manufacturing, he says, probably consumes
breadstulh that arc produced in the middle and
western States los greater Gmoum than is ship
ped 10 al Europe, with the great additional adj
yan,ageoC tsiis being regular and uniform demand
not Depending on European crops, or the capricos
Of foreign governments in the regulation OF their
commerce and the assessment of arbitrary and ev-
er-varying duties, according to their own actua
wants and circumstances.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02
Fatal Accident.

Mr.. WILLIAM LATHAM, Of this County. while
attending a lime kiln on his fathers land. last
Thursday morning met with the most painful death
il has been our lot to record At about two O'Clock
in the morning, large mass from the burning
lime-kiln suddenly fell and caught and buried
young LAYMAN, from his feet to his waist, under
the molten stone. No one was present but ne
gro man, who was entirey unable to extrisate him
from tho heavy mass, and who says that the pi,e-
Gus cries Of his young master would call him back
whenever he started of for help Some persons
came finally. aud with difficulty removed the burn
ing stone under which nc had lain for near two
hours until half Of his body was literally chapred
with the heat. Ia this sad condition, strange to
say, he survived until Saturday evening, when
death came to his relief \ worthy family Is thus
suddenly left in the deepest dishess, hut with the
tsnderest symPathies OF their ncighboiS and numcr-
Gus friends in this County and in RoSkbrltge
where tkey formerly resided.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02
HeSases in tg,e Senate.

The ,lcbk,es in the United States Senate Tor
sone weeks past have been unusually interesting
aud important. They have traversed the whole
field of our foreign relations and portend peace or
war according TO the different temperament OF the
various speakers. First and toremoSt on the war
side is Gen. CAss. always ready 10 threaten o'o"d
aud ,huale7 but all the time protesting that ne Is
the most pacific OF men. When he rises IN Inc
Senate and proeiaius for the hundredth tune, My
voice !. still for war" he never really means what
he saws, but on,y wants to trighten Eagland and
the res, Of mankind Into due appreciation Of our
national proves,
Next irisks up tho Senator from louisiana
NonsieSr SorLE. This gentleman recently made
speech ON the Cuba question and matters apd
taings in general, which the country Is greatly
puzzled to understand, Had he spoken In his YER
nscular tougoe-tho French-the people at large
would haveegEa7tohendedh his remarks on the main
saint discussed lust as wel rs they can the synop
sis of his speech furnished by the Washington pa
pers. He wants Cubs, and will have it--he Will
MT wait till the fruit is ripe, but is eager to GRASP
il while it is yet green as cucumber-he is moi
going to buy it either, nor to steal it, How he IS
to get it then, the Senator does not explain. bu
hints at bright scheme laid away in his brain
by which SpaiR is to be persuaded to set the lsanC
free and let her fail into our arms.
Senator MASON. of this State, is 4 statesman o
rather different stamplrom the other two-nor
Conservative and judicious and probably more firm
lie Is, moreover, chairman of the Committee Oh
Foreign Affairs, and on that account the declare
ton made by him on Wednesday, in reference t
the New British Colony in Central America. i
indicative OF sonething more serious than the Va
poring in which his fellow Democrats are fond o
indulging. lie remarked that he would not SAY
tho new Colony was an infraction of the Clayton
and Bulwer treaty, but whether it was or not,
would have TO be abandoned. This looks lk
war, and if many other Senators are of the same
way Of thinking, the dire calamity will be upon II
in u short tmo-GSRat Britain never having beer
known to surrender a possession voluntarily. Mr.
Mason may be right, for aught we know to tn
contrary, but, rightor wrong, the Democracy have
been clustering about war and al that for the las
four years, and they have now fair opportunit.
of proving the sincerity Of their talk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02
go VS., Sinia Messenger.

The las. ssaanber of the Messenger announces
,h.tDr Kr,rz has retiro;l from the position Of
editor and proprietor OF that paper when ne has
occupied for more than three years fas'' - O''o''
himself exclusively to the practice of MS PROBES,
sion. His successor, DR.. GEO. X. GiLMh9' "'li
continue the paper asan independent journal we
tender to both the former and the present edltofour
best wishes for their prosperity recprocating tn5
the desire expressed by the latter to live on terms
of amity with his brethren of the press.
0a- Mr.. JAS. KEAeY, Daguerreotypist, desires
US to say that he will remain in Staunton only
one week longer. Persons having business with
hira will please call at his rooms Immediately.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

MEx'co.-Recent accounts represent the af-
fairs OF the Mexican republic as being in most
deplorablc condition. The revoutionists were
successful IN every quarter. ARIsrA had resigned
the presidency and aed, and CEvALLAs, president
Of the Supreme Court, had organized sort of pro-
visional government. The utmost CONSERVATION
pervaded all classes Of citizens.
According to the official report of 1850, the
Government expenses ofMexico, for that wear.
amounted to sl3 900 900, and the revenues for the
same period were about $S,OOo,QoO-showiug a
deficiency of 100000. In 1850, tho national
debt amounted to lS3,000,0OO, according to the
best Mexican authorities. Of,his SUN about S75,-
900 were due abroad What is to become Of
tbs country, nobody can tell. Il Is sinking every
year deeper in tho abyss Of ruin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

t5- The Richmond Republican expresses great
delight at an exhibition ofa portion of the pupils
Of the Virginia Institution at this place, during
their recent visit to that city. "Mr. GRAY, one
Of the Professors" says the Republican, "and who
is himself blind made most feeling and appropri
s,o appeal to members ofthe Legislature for aid
for the Institution, which we earnestly trust will
not be lightly passed by. Amer what was seen on
Wednesday evening, We feel assured that no man
possessing one dep Of the milk Of human kindness
10 his breast, could refuse liberal appropriation
20 an Institution in which the Blind, the Deaf aud
the Dumb, arc brought to know the wisdom and
:-,,I1css Of ( n J Prv.lcRcc."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02
Apology.

We owe an apology to many Of our town sub
suribers, and to some residing in the country, also,
for the failure Of their papers to reach them at the
usual time last week. Cur regular carrier for the
town being absent, his place was supplied by an
other person. who from some cause @ other, neg
looted or omitted to leave the papers as directed.
The failure of the country papers to leave here IN
tco Wednesdays mail, as usual, was owing to a
shanl'e in the hour of closing the Postofice, and
othtr cifc'''A9''" W ''-'- '''' ''''0' -
a. t;r,,,. Hereafter we will use every means TO
r,-o,.ert sue, failures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

THE McDoxoGu WILL CAsE.-Ono Of the
great contests as to the NicDonogh property is fl
nally decided by the Supreme Court Of Louisiana.
This decision settles the question forever, betweeR
the States of Maryland and Louisiana, and the
cities of Baltimore and New Orleans. The cities
are to get it, and not the States. But there is
other cause, in the Circuit Court of the United
States AZ New Orleans, between the heirs at law
of McDonogh and The dovisees under his will
which has been decided by Judge McCaleb Il
gainst those devisees and in favor Of the heirs
This decision has been appealed from by The ex-
ecutors, who seek to maintain, bef,Te the L. S.
Supreme Court at Washington, the legality ofthe
will in every particular
By the decision just rendered, il seems that the
chances of Baltimore are improving. Three of
the judges sustain the claim OF the cities, and on
" one supports that of the States, while they seem
unanimous in unfolding the will. Should the SUI
preme Court at Washington coincide with the
four Judges of the Supreme Court Of Louisiana,
Baltimore will obtain more than million and a
half of dollars from this beqnest. The cause will
be argued next winter in Washington. and the
decision then will settle The question concpsively.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

LrrrELL's LIVING AGE.-Contents OF No. 40,
for Feb. 5, 1851. The Cotton Metropolis
An APOLOGY for Husbands, 8. Katie Stewart, Con-
cludca, A. Peatal Aggression, 5. Moore's Me-
moirs, Letters and Journal, 6. Mr.. Thackeray,
7. The Crusade of the Needle, 6. the Prosperity
of the Country-Its Peculiar Characteristics, 9.
Cuba in Religious Aspect, 10. Independence Of
Belgium, Poetry and Short Articles. Published
every week at Boston, for S. a year or l2s cent?
number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

INTERNAL. IMPROVEMENT BuLs.-Fhc follow
ing are the iatolnal improvement bills recently
passed by the House of Delegates, with the a
mounts appropriated and the votes for and against
each bill:
lst. The bill loaning 100000 to sllo South
Side Railroad (trom Lynchburg to Petefsburg)-
ayes 80, nays 81.
2nd. The bill authorizing the Board of Public
Works to construct railroad on State account
from Coyington TO the Ohio River, and appropria-
tinr 81 100000 towards the work-ayes Sc, Rays
40.
3rd. The bill Increasing the capital stock of
the Manassas Gap Railroad Company to $780,
600. and authorizing the Board of Public Works
to subscribe on the part of the Commonwealth, for
three liths of such increase-ayes 90, nays IS.
4th. The bin to authorize the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad Company to extend their
read to Lynchbarg-ayes "a, nays AZ.
9TH. The bill granting the loan of 100000 to
the Danyiile Railroad Company, for the further
extension Of that impyosemeat-ayes eo, nays
| A.
9th. The bill authorizing subscription Oh the
part of the State of three fths Of $780, 900 to the
Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad.
7th. The bill authorizing a loan of 81 ,0O0.C0O
by the State to the Virginia ard Tennessee Rail
road Company-ayes 81, noes 80.
9Th. The bill increasing the capital stock OF the
Luray and Front Royal Turnpike Company $780,
600, in which the State subscFibes three fiths-
ayes 90, noes 80.
9th. A Senate bill incorporating The Richmond
and York River Railroad Company, and au'hori-
zing, on the filhs principle, capital stock
of $500, O00-ayes II, noes 80.
The total amount appropriated by the foregoing
hills is 81 60600O
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02
Conrad Watson.

The individual whose name heads this article
left his home, in Mount Sidney, Augusta County.
Va, in the Spring Of 1851, about the month Of
April, since which time, his family have only
heard of him once, and he was then in the State
of Maryland. He is a man about 80 years of age,
FIVE feet 6 or inches in height, s. has dark skin
and hair, which latter is a little mixed with gray.
His wife and chldred are very anxious to know
what has become of him. and any information con-
cerning him, addressed to John or Samuel Wat
son. living in Mount Sidney. Augusta County, Va.
or to F. L. Moore, Harrisonburg. Rockingham
county, Va would be most thankfully received.
If our contemporaries of the press, will copy
this article they will greatly obligo worthy and
respectable family.-Hmrisomb1qg Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

ns- Oliver 7. ,BADpwIN, Esq, for some years
mast Editor of the Richmond Republican, has ter
minated his connection with that paper, and, as
socated with other gentlemen, is about to start a
rev o,,rual in Richmond. He is too well known
in this region, as an elegant writer, to need any
word o. commendation from U.s. we wish him
entire success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

FsRE.-A fire occurred in Dr. AleAanders house
N Wavnesboro', last Friday evening, but was ex-
tinouished before any very serious damage was
done. The fire was accidentally communicated
., hc1 in the room. hv 4 servant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

Co. VIM. Wright, Democrat, was elected TO
the L. S. Senate on Friday from the state of
Now Jersey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

SPREAD OF AoRMoNIsM.-Every arrival from
Europe brings further news of the strange spread
of Mormonism. That sect is bent upon following
cut the strange injunction to Ego into all the world
and preach the Gospel (of Smith) to every crea-
ture." Tie last number of the English Mormon
organ is much gratfied to hear of The faithfuness
and zeal of Elder Matthew McCnne, and Teach
er William Adams,n spreading the truth in Ran
Coon, by occurring, social conversation, and the
ciIculatica of the printed word. McCune writes
that prospects were improving in Bumah, and
that another military broiher-Corporal Gibson of
the Bengal Fusileers, late of Edinburgh. (Scot-
land) CONFERENCE.-THE arrived there, bringing
with him priests license. Phil Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

TIE GARDNER MINES. The Baltimore "Sun"
Of the ODD ut.. has the following paragraphs con-
tr,dictinc some stories which have been set afioat
sinco The return from Mexico of the Commission
sent thither to obtain evidence relative 10 the
Gardiner silver nine;
Several statements have reached us, from various
sources some Of WHICH have appeared in the Sun,
nurnnrrng 10 give the result Of the exploration by
the Gardiner Commission In quest OF the celebrated
silver mine. e., H.,
Yesterday we had an interview with Mr.. Henry
Nav the chiefoffcer ofthe Commission, and learn
from him that all these publications are unauthor-
;yad and that none of them emanate from the
ronnbers Of The board, who are under strict in
mnct;ons ofsecrecy. Moreover, he intimates very
nronerlv that. whatever evidence may be in the
b.nJs nf tho Commission, Gardiner is entitled to
IN nnbiassed public opinion in the position he oc-
cupies before the country as an ndividul awaiting
local investigation before proper tribunal
4 paragraph from the Alexandra Age. TO the
effect that the party was fred upon by robbers,
,nJ that the fire was calamity returned, and six
n tho assaiants killed, is sheer fabrication
No,bn9 Of the kind occurred. and re opportunity
for che display of coolness and bravery" so gra
tutouslv attributed to the party, was at any time
,fIorded them. however herocally disposed they
might have been. We congratulate them upor
the fact as the killing might have been on the
other side. We are sorry to spoil the story, not
wihstanding, Cor romance is precious in this matte
Of FAD. acc: hut slr Nay will have Il SO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

G5- We notice in the published list of deaths in
Stockton California, the name Of Mr.. w. r. A.
McGLasERY, OF Augusta County, Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

o. The Richmond Times, after referring ID
the passage of the bill for extending the Central
Railroad to the Ohio, says
The distance from Coyifgtofi to Point Pleas
ant, on the Ohio, is 22S miles. survey of the
route has recently been made under the directtR
of the Board Of Public Works, by Mr.. Shaw, who
estimated the cost of the work at $2l 600 per
mile; including the building of depots, equipment
oftho road, sc. Mr. Shaw states that from the
mouth Of the Kanawha coming eastward for 200
miles there is no grade exceeding 20 feet to the
mile. 1t the crossing of the Allegheny there
will be two miles of % feet to the mile These
facts show that the line is of very favorable
character for the construction of railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

The QrAEER CoNGnfssMAN.-A notice has
already been published of Edward p Little, the
Quaker Congressman from Massachusetts. march
ing down the middle passage of the Hall of the
House, with hat on head to be affirmed as mem
Der of Congress. Strange as it may seem, Mr..
Little was almost brought up amid scenes of war.
His father was Commodore Little of the United
States Navy and his earliest recolIectons are Of
the roar Of his fathers cannon at sea. His father
took him to sea in extreme youth, intending to
educate him for the navy In the engagement Of
1900, between tho frigate Boston, commanded by
Commodore Little, and the French frigate Borcs-
au, the young lad, only twelve years Of age, was
conspicuously employed in carrying cartridges to
twenty-lour FOUNDER on the quarter deck. He
remained in the navy until 1863,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

lrj- IN the Ohio Senate resolutions have been
introduced in favor of the immediate anne alton of
tho Sandwich ISLANDS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

The SEMINOLE INpilas.-The Mobile Tribune
Of January 10, mentions the arrival there of Mr. S.
Bridges. just arrived from Tampa Bay in charge
of delegation of Seminole Indians from the West,
whose object was to peFsuads those of their people
still in Florida 10 join them in the region allotted
10 them Yves: ofihe Mississippi. Their visit how
ever, had been unsuccessful although they them
selves expressed most decided preference of the
Western location. Mr.. Bridges confirmed the
previous reports that the Florida Indians were re-
solved not to emigrate, unless they were compelled
to do so by the employment Of an armed force.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02
her take warning in time-and let her vote, not

her take warning in time-and let her vote, not
reluctantly, but cheerfully this 100000 to the
Central Railroad, and like bread cast upon the
waters it will return to her again.
Possessing inestimable water privileges, Rich
mond from her central position ought to be event
ualIy. the workshop OF the Union. II is surprl-
SING that she does not lake more advantage of :
particular prospect of wealth even now inviting
her utmost onergies-thc manufacture OF -four
Richmond -four commands the highest prices from
the fact that it is the best suited for expectation
to Southern and tropical attitudes, where ii readily
sells at considerable advance over all other flour
With this demand for her flour and her facilities
for It's manufacture. Richmond ought 10 be the
Rochester of the South. And in the great strug-
gle Tor the commerce of the WcSt-whlch Baltl-
more on the one side. and Charleston, ). e., on
the other are lavishng millions to obtain-it does
not bchooye Richmond to stand idle, and worse
than idle in alternating her friends and allies from
herself to her rivals but she must be up and doing
and that spaodly-and we recommend for her
motto a'lino translated from Schiller
Running net raging will win tAee the race
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

THE JAPAN ExpEDITIoN--The Boston Post
publishes the following extract from letter re-
ceived from gentlemen who has just returned to
this country from trip to China, relative to the
feelings of the Japanese toward the expedition of
Commodore Perry.
81 was informed by gehtleman=a native of
japan, that the Emperor is ready for the Ameri-
can expedition. He exhibited d letter to me
which he had Just received from one Of his coun-
trymen, then oh the island Of Jeddo That the
people kepta strict lookout all over the Coast;
and that their fires were already burning oil. the
mountains at night, in order to be prepared, In
case the squadron should appear at nighr One
million of soldiers are ready and at hand. The
coast is all set with guns, while in the bay Of Jed
do, where The fleet is expected, there are count
less war iunks. and the whole hay is surrounded
with innumerable forts. The expedition will find
the japanese much better soldiers than they an
ticipate.
The presents had better havo been left at homo.
A trade will not soon be opened with that couh-
try, except by force"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-02-02

Mr.. KIHG's HgALrH.-The Washington I'm
ion SAYS that a letter has been received from one
of the party which accompany Colonel King writ
ten at Key West, and dated the 22nd, which
states that he had very pleasant passage, and
that his health was much improved.
The "Rothschilds," consisting ofAuselm Meyer
Rothschilds of Frankfort: Solomon Meyer Rotls-,
childs, Of Vienna; James Meyer Rothschilds Of
Paris. and Charles Meyer Rothschilds of Naples,
have decided at a family Congress, held at Frank
fort, to renew their partnership for three years.
es- DR.. Bowen. of Jefiersonton, Culpeper county,
Va having asceftained that runaway servant of
his was in Uniontown, Pa, took measures to
have him arrested last week, and succeeded, with
out trouble or difficulty, in retaining the fugitive,
and having him brought back
WAR STEAMERs.-Englahd owns more tkan
double the nnmber Of war steamships possessed by
any other nation there being in the British navy
one hundred and forty -one; in the French sixty
eight in the Russian thirty-two;and in the Unis
ed States but fifteen.
lo- The 9. fashionable circles" Of Washington
are excited at the present tune, by : rumoe that
Mrs Fillmore is preparing togive grand r:fetiring
party"-one that will exceed in brillnncy those
given by any Of her predecessors.
&C. The Washington correspondent of the
Charleston Courier says:-"Preeident Fillmore
will leave this city on the 18th of March, for an
excursion TO the South as far as New Orleans,
and return by way of the Mississippi and Ohio"
o. 1t costs 100000 annually to keep our
criminals; and $40 900, 900 to keep the dogs among
us alive; while only 100000 are spent annually
toAeep the $4,000 preachers in the United States.
o. TIE Hon. Sam. Houston. of TEXAS, has been
reelected 10 the Senate of the United States for tho
term Of six years from the 4th of March next, by
vote almost unanimous.
! a5- Peanuts are raised in immense quantities
in Virginia. One county in the State isle OF
Weight) realizes annually by their sale Two nuns
dred aud fifty thousand dollars.
eo- Mary Greenfield the col'red woman known
&C tbe ..Rlock swan is row in Europe, and at
last accounts was about 10 give Concert at Wen