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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

Co. The New York Medical Gazette has an
article intended to disabase the public of the i'm
preston that the recent large mortality in that
city, was the result of the hot weather alone,-ar
guing that the true cause of death was paralysis
of the stomach, rather than congestion of the
BRAIN" Induced by the use of stimulating liquors.
The editor says, "we record it as witness and
not as disputant, that we have seen no case Of
serious or dangerous character, in which the patient
had not been induging in intoxicating drinks,
while heated in an atmosphere ranging above go
DEGREES in the shade"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

90 A large quantity of stolen goods was dis
covered on the night of the 9th inst, at Concord
n H., consisting OF boots, shoes, leather, clothing
Clothes, hardware, hollow-ware, fancy goods, Sc.
SC. Some of the goods have been recognised as
having been stolen from some OF the stores in thai
vicinity but the greater part from the various cars
railroad depots, SC. They We're found at the
house of Justice Squires, who fled before he could
be arrested. Squires was pardoned out OF the
State Prison about four years ago.
II is estimated that $50 900 worth Of goods have
been stolen at various times by Squires and hi:
gang. About one-tenth of the goods have beer
recovered
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

NORTH BRIrrsH acknowledgements of the
August number; |. Theories of Poetry anda New
Poet.-Dalas's Poetics and Smiths Poems, 2
Our Colonial Empire and our Colonial Policy, 3
DIR. Henry Marshall and Military Hygiene, A.
The Text of Scripture, 5. Free and Slave La
bour. g. The early Christian Life and Literature
of Syria. 7. The Granville Papers and Junius, 8.
Germany in its Relations to France and Russia.
g. The Government of India-The New India
Bill Republished in New York by LEONARD
Scorr s. Co., at SO "a year, or the four leading
Reviews of Great Britain and Blackwood's Mag
azne at $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

o. Mr.. Borland's appointment as Minister to
Central America is pronounced by the Buffalo
Commercial Advertiser unconstitutional, because
of the office having been created by the Congress
of which he was member. 1t is, therefore, in
direct contravention of that section of the const-
tuition which provides that s'no Senator or Repre-
sentative shall, during the time for which he was
elected, be appointed to any civil office under the
government of the United States, which has been
created. or the emoluments whereof shall have
been increased during such time" The Office
was created, and he was appointed, during the
term for which he was elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

NJ The New York Courier makes the following
pertinent remarks in regard to the Fish Try question:
alt was understood that this matter was carried by
the last Administration, before leaving Office, to
the very verge of settlement fit has been for
warded since, we should like to know and the whole
country would like to know, its present position.
The general impression certainly is, that this mat
ter is now further off from settlement than ever
and the apprehension is universal that in conse..
quence of the unadjusted state Of the dispute, and
in fullflment of the warnings given last winter by
the New England Senators, there will be before
the end of the season, collision between some of
the fishing vessels and one of the English men-of-
war, that will greatly aggravate the difficulty,
and perhaps render peaceful settlement impossi-
hle -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

THE WoMAN's RIGHr's CoNvENTIoN.-The
Woman's Rights Convention, closed its deliber-
atidns in New York, on Wednesday evening with
rather stormy session. Miss Lucy Stone, took
up the case Of the Hon. Mrs. Norton, and made
a pathetic appeal for that person Lucy also an,
nounced that the women would hold National
Womans Rights Convention at Cleveland, Ohio,
on the 5th and 9th of October.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

/ Why Mr.. BUCHANAN NEVER MARRrED.-A
correspondent of the New Haven Palladium, wri-
ting from Lancaster, Pa, briefly records the rea-
son:
GA short distance from the city is the country
residence of Hon. Jamer Buchanan, American am
bassador to the court of St. James. Its general ap
pearance at once indicates that no fair hand is
there to train the creeping vines or budding roses
10 their BETTING place-as you are aware that the
honorable gentleman still remains in single
blessedness! The story is briefly told. Paying
his addresses to young and beautiful lady of this
city ,each became deeply enamored, and they were
engaged. On given evening, she requested his
company to party at a friends, switch he declin-
ed on the plea of business engagements. Circum-
stances rendering it necessary he, late in the e.
vening, galanted young lady to her home, and
on the way--they met. Mortified and chagrned
at what she deemed unfaithfulness and deserton,
and imagining the worst, she left the city early
in the morning, and returned corpse Such is
the sad story Of his early love, nor can the high
places of distinction and trust make him forget,
nor the wreaths of honor that encircle his, brows
bury the memory of the early loved and lost"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

FRoM EuRoPE.-The steamship Asia has ar
rived at New York bringing Liverpool dates to
the 9th ult The excitement in the breadstufis
market is still kept up, and further advance re-
ported. There is nothing decisive in regard to the
Eastern Question, though it is beloved to be in a
fair way for amicable settlement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

o. Sir George Cockburn, notorious, in the war
Of 1872 for his repeated attacks on the farm hous-
es and hen-roosts on the shores ofthe Chesapeake,
and for the amount of wanton destruction on pri-
vate property which he committed, died, in Eng
land on the 10Th ultimo, in his e2nd year. The
London Times, in an obituary, speaks Of him ''as
man who frequently overcame not only Euro
pean enemy, but contended successfully with A
merican seamanship and valor." The only con-
test of that kind, we remember, is one which was
forced upon him by mosquito fleet of gun boats,
unler Capt Tarbel, which swept down from this
port one night in June, 1913, and after Kidding
pretty thoroughly one of the frigates of his squad
ron, which lay in Hampton roads, retreated on the
approach of the entire squadron below, which had
got under way stood up to her relief His naval
exploits in our waters were altogether confined to
the capture and burning of our coasting craft and
assisting to assault the militia hastily gathered to
defend private property, wherever this marauder
made its appearance. The conduct Of Cockburn
at Havre de Grace, Hampton, Washington, &C.,
during that war, was disgraceful to civilized war
fare-.Norfok Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

SENATOR DOUGLAS IN CoNsTANTINopLE.-
Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, U. S. Senator from H.
linos, was in Constantinople about the lst of Au-
gust, and was to have had an audience with the
Sultan, but was unable to deier his departure fol
Russia until the day set apart, by the Sultan, to
receive him. A letter from Constantinople, in the
N. Y Post, however, says:
Senator Douglas, during his visit to this place.
had an interview with Reschid Pacha, the present
Minister of Foreign Affairs, and late Grand VIII
er. Reschid Pacha is now at the head of the Sui
tan's ministry, and directs the present rather diff
cult foreign affairs of the empire. The Senator
young America) expresses himself as mnch graf
flied with the interview, and formed high esti-
mate of the character and attributes of the Pacha
He assured Reschid Pacha that American sympa'
thies were all warmly in favor of Turkey, in hel
present differences with Russia, and that the peo
pie Of his country regarded her cause as a most
just one. In reply, the minister expressed his
thanks to Senator Douglas. The agent of the
Porte, who visited the United States some years
ago said that tho Sultan and his government were
much gratifed by the manner in which he had
been received there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

InELAND-THE CELTIC ExoDUs.-The Gal
way Packetstates that the emigration mania is dali
ly gathering strength in the whole of the western
counties:
"On last Monday about 100 emigrans from
Cong, Memo, and Dangan, in the neighborhoodc
of this town, left the terminus in the IL O'Clock
train on their way to America. 1t was truly heart
rending to witness the scene which was presented
upon that occasion 1t is melancholy to see the
bone and sinew of the land thus flying away at
time when it might be supposed sufficient employ
ment could be obtained at home. But not even
the certainty of constant employment, and the high
wages which agricultural laborors must receive In
the gathering in of the approaching harvest, can
induce the Irishman to remain at home. ltwould
seem as If the removal of the entire race from their
native soil has been pre-ordained. We are quite
certain that, at no period during the last century,
was the want of labor SO keenly felt in this coun-
try as it will be within the next four months
The impolcy ofnot adopting some energetic means
of retaining the working population in Ireland Will
be seen when it is too late, and when those who
remain will have sufficient cause to repent that
social disorganization which produced the exodus
which is now thinning the homes of Ireland, and
carrying to a foreign State the strength and hope
of the country"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

Suor HIMsELF.-On the evening OF the 9Th
ult., Edward McClung, son Of Edward McClung,
ST., of Nicholas county, met with an instant death
by the accidental discharge of his gun. His ia
Their sent him off to the corn-feld to see if the
coons or squirrels were doing much damage to the
crops. He heard discharge of his sons gun
when he had gone some 200 rods from the house;
but, supposing he had shot at something, paid no
attention to it. At last, becoming weary of his
long stay, he went out in pursuit of him; hollow
ed loudly but got no IN 'wer and when at last he
traced his steps, found him lying dead upon the
earth, the gun across his body, with the muzze
pointed Ito his forehead. The charge of the gun
entered the head between the eyes, and must have
killed him instantly. The death is presumed to
have been accidental .-Le,Oisb,Hg Era.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14
Gr,rR,L CAss AND THE FRENCH MISSION

GENERAL CAss AND THE FRENCH MISSION.
The Washington Star of Friday evening says:
Finding in Northern papers reiteration of the
storv that the French Mission has been rendered to
General Cass, we have again to say that there is
no truth in it. His services in the Senate are
evidently of far too much value, just now, to the
them there, in order to compliment even hIn win IN
a mission At this time, there is no question in
issue between the United States and France, 10
make the tender of that post to General Cass more
than mere compliment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

IHE TUNNEL.-We find in the Richmond
Ma" an interesting statement in reference to the
Blue Ridge Tunnel. The length of the Tunnel
will be 1850 feet, Of which 2l87 are completed
leaving 2O79 yet to be DONE On the Western
side the Tunnel has penetrated the mountain 1926
feet, and on the Eastern side 962 feet. During
the month of August, the progress of the work
was So feet. At the same rate of progress, the
work will be finished in about three years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

o. Our neigh5or, the Vindicator, is rather E.
nigmatica in his last article on the subject Of the
Central Railroad officers. If, however, there has
been mismanagement or inefficiehcy on the part Of
any incumbent, we should like to see the matter
investigated and the officer properly dealt with.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

DlvoRcEs.-The Superior Court for Litchfeld
county held short session of about one week last
month, and in that time granted fourteen petitions
or.divorce. In this State it appears that marriage
is looked upon only as legal contract, which the
Superior Court may annul on very slight preten-
ces. 1t is a mockery to call upon the minister Of
religion and subscribe before him to religious
1t isa rnockery to make anything more of MARI
age than of lease of land. Our laws honor one
..transaction no more than the other. In this com
munity t'issurprsing that such state of things
should exist for any length of time, and we trust
that reform will be made before long.-Connec-
rticm paper
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

0o- The fever at New Orleans by our last ac-
counts from that city, was thought 10 be last aba
ting. The Picayuae of the 9rd INST, gives the
total number of deaths the day before at l53-ot
which los were from yellow fever. The Friday
Sabbath as the Picay,ue calsit was very gener-
ally kept.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

oJ- We invite the attention of persons intend
ing To visit Richmond, to the advertisement Of
Mr.. WIN. IRA SMITH, Dealer in Fashionable
Clothing, to be found in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

Na- Mr.. DAVID CoFFMAN, OF this county, ha
presented us Peach measuring | o. inches in cir
conference. 1t dropped from the tree during TIT
recent rain before it was ripe or fully gro,oni
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14
nwesto,, Herald. ,,

We have received the first number of this pa
per, published by Mr.. F. J. ALFRED, late of this
place, at Weston, Lewis county. 1t is we'll filled
with useful and interesting reading matter. We
hope the enterprise will prove successful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

TEMPERANCE MEEr1NG.-A meeting was held
in Union Hall last Saturday afternoon for the pur-
pose of forming Temperance League" The
object of such society was stated to be, to unite
the friends of temperance for the purpose of max
ing more strenuous efforts to have the present laws
of this State granting licenses for the retail Of ar
dent spirits, repealed. JNo. CHURcHMAN, Esq,
was elected President of the League, and SAM'L
CLARKE, Jr., Secretary. A committee was ap-
pointed to prepare BYLAWS, &c., for the Society
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

O9-The Lexington Gazette ftheSth, publishes
a call for a county meeting in Lexington, on
Monday last, to agitate the question of connecting
the town of Stanton and Salem by Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

ea- The Treasurer of the United States, in
Washington, announces in the Union, that on the
9Th ult. he received from the Rev. John F. Hick-
ey one thousand dollars, as restoration to the
treasury Of the U. States, by some person whose
name is not given.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

The WoRLp's TEMPERANCE CONVENTION IN
New YoRK.-This body at its second session or
Wednesday, was again dsgracefully interrupted
by the persistence of the Rev. Antoinette Brown
to be heard as delegate, Notwithstanding the pre-
vious action of the Convention declaring its re-
pugnance to the interference of women in public
discussions, We copy from the Express de-
scripton of the scene that ensued :-BaH. .4fncr.
"In the course of the proceedings, Rev. Antoi
nette Brown got up and wanted to make speech
whereupon scene of indescribable confusion en-
sued.
"The Rev. Speaker maintained her ground mot
withstanding the point of order repeatedly raised
against her. Cheers and Kisses were the only
thing that could be heard.
"Nendall Phillips desired that Miss Brown
should be heard in the name of Woman's Rights
but he too was silenced by the groans and shrek:
resembling in all parts of the Hall.
"The Pennsylvania delegates threatened tc
withdraw, if the scenes were allowed to go on
One of the secretaries amidst much confusion sem
in his resignation.
GA motion was made that the Convention ad
ourn sine debut this was declared" lost" amidst
a series of screeches from all parts Of the hall.
"The President did all he could to restore some
sort oforder, but in vain.
GAN this while Miss Brown stood on the plat
form, bengnantly looking on.
"The President said he would order the hall tc
be cleared. Whereupon the police were called in
and proceeded to clear the Hall, which was al
length accomplished amidst the greatest excite
ment and confusion"
During the excitement Mr.. Christian. Keenel
spoke strongly, but in good natured tone against
the propIiety of women taking public partin con-
ventons.
The convention re-assembled in the evening
and every appearance of the late storm had subsi-
ded. There were no ladies on the stand and af-
ter speech from DR.. Lees, of England, dele
gate from the British Temperance Association.
the Convention adjourned to yesterday morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

oa- The Rockingham Register explains the
failure of that paper to come 10 hand at the proper
time week beforeiast, collaborating the Postoffioe
Denartment from blame.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

o. The Saratoga Wing states, from an exami-
nation of the books that the number Of arrivals at
the nine hotels Of Saratoga, during season of six
ty-eight days, was 1860 last year the number
WAS 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14
Central Railroad.

We learn from the Richmond Mail of Monday
that the following Proxies and Directors have
been appointed to represent the State in the Vir-
gina Central Railroad Company:
Prories.-WILLIAM F. GORDON of Albemarle
JOHN HARTMAN of Augusta, A. A. CHAPMAN o.
Monroe.
Directors. OvERToN of Louisa, S
B, BRowN of Augusta, S. CARPENTER of ALE
ghany.
All Democrats! The late Proxies omitted a
this appointment are J. M. Boris and j. B
BREcKINRlDcE and the Directors, ALEX. RIvEs
and JEFFERSON KINNEY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

0S- The State of New York has placed $500
copies of Noah Webster's Quarto American Die
tionarY in her district schools.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

o. A weekly paper in the Magyar language
to be started in New York. 1t will be called MI
rekulek Lafa, (which means the Hungarian Exile
Journal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

o. The New York Day Book in commenting
upon the recent anatical gatherings in Gotham,
remarks:
civilian Lloyd Garrison stated, at the recent
squash and milk convention at Metropolitan Hall,
that he was opposed to the Maine Liquor Law be
cause, by voting for'it, he would be, recognizing
the laws and constitution of the United States
which he could not conscentiously do. Think Of
that, we abolition fanatics! How can you be cold
water and anti-savery at the same time! Veri-
ly, fanaticism has cornered ITSELF"
Garrison is even worse than the Illinois Justice
of the Peace who refused to swear to the ne,c
stitution of that State, because he had already
sworn to support the old one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

THE "PAN HANDLE" RAnRoAD.-We learn
from the Wheeling Argus that the Circuit Court
of Brooke county, Va, has granted rule, on
motion of the attorney for the commonwealth 10
that county, against the parties engaged in at
tempting to construct the Pittsburg and Steuben-
willie railroad across the "Pan Handle" ofVirginia
The rule requires the parties to show cause why
a criminal information shall not be filed against
them by the attorney for the commonwealth, fol
illegally engaging in the construction of the work
for The benefit of railroad corporation ofthe State
of Pennsylvania. to which the Legislature of Viz
pnia has denied the privilege of constructing it.
A Pitsburg paper denies the truth of the state
ment that rule had been served on the parties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

0c- Queen Victoria has prohibited the polka be
ing danced in her presence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

eo- The County Court of Rockbridge have sent
R. d. VowELs on for trial at the Circuit Court
for shooting Patrick HAYES. NUeENT, accus.
ed of being concerned in the robbery Of VowLEs
was discharged
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14
Tournament and Ball.

The "Grand Tournament and Ball at the Angus
ia Springs came off as per advertisement, on
Tuesday, September the sixth. The company
assembled on the occasion was much smaller than
was anticipated but in other respects far exceed
ed the expectations of the most sanguine, there
being present respectable number of the fair
daughters of old Augusta to enlven the scene and
nerve the gallant knights to desperate efforts for
victory.
The tournament commenced at about IL o'clock.
Three Judges and herald were appointed, and
the following knights proclaimed competitors in
the exciting contest Black Prince, Black Hawk,
Tecumsah, Ivanhoe, Lord Linsay and De Gull
Der. The knights were required to ride under
whip and spur, and to carry the ring off on the
point of their lances, the one taking it the ofnest
to name the Queen of Love and Beauty. Each
knight was allowed five tits, and in the event Of
a tie five more, and SO on until some one became
victorious.
At the first round, all ofthe competitors were un-
successful and also at the second third and fourth.
Here was an emergency the judges had not pro-
vided for. Matters began to assume an awkward
appearance about this time and serious dubts were
entertained whether the ''imposng ceremony of
browning the Queen of Love and Beauty would
come off at all. Time for reflection was proposed F;
but our chivalrous knights unwilling to leave the
victory undecided moment longer and cheered
on by beauty's smiles, determined to make anoth-
last desperate eort, (which proved successful. After
brief intermission, the presiding Judge, in neat
and appropriate speech, awarded the victory to
Black Hawk, who choose Miss MARY WALKER
of this county, as Queen Of Love and Beauty
Lord Lindsay being second best, according to The
rules of the tournament, was required to designate
the first Maid of Honor, which he did by placing
boquet, prepared for the occasion, in the hand OF
Miss E. KENNEDY of Staunton. -Ivanhoe, third
best, choose Miss BETTE CRAWFORD, of Augusta
County as second Maid of Honor.
During the afternoon the highly refined and hui
name sport of "Gander Pulling" came off A fell
low feeling should have saved that poor goose from
the cruelty to which it was subjected. The 9th
er amusements, such as climbing creased pole
a race with creased pig, and blind wheel-bar-
row race, were postponed to some future occasion
The day closed with ball, but as we left the
Springs early we are unable to give report o.
proceedings at it.
When the next "Grand Tournament and Fan
cy Ball" comes off at the Augusta Springs, may
we be present again 10 chronicle the doihgs on the
occasion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

CANADA CoM1NG.-The Quebec Morning Chren-
icle says the Americans want Cuba and canada
and adds that "Canada Is last going TO lhein.-
Our lumber goes to New York our flour and cat
tie to Boston or Portland; our very steamships go
to Portland in the winter, and 1t must be borne In
mind that commercial is the most solid OF all pc,
litical annexations. Canada is already part and
parcel of the United States, and we are sorry at
lit. Nothing but rush of emigration can save u.s.
The tide of public opinion and of public power is
on the turn. Loyalty to Great Britain is on the
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