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RAILROAD Accident.

most distressing accident occurred last Friday
on the New Haven Railroad at Norwalk Conn.
The drawbrldge, at the above mentioned place,
had been left open, and the locomotive, baggage
ear, aud several passenger cars were precipitated
Into the river. Fiity-two persons were killed
aud many others seriously injured.
The blame rests upon the engineer, the bridge
tender as was certified by some Of the passengers
who escaped, having displayed the usual signal
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Snir,tmnl Rnnnincs.

Last week, we published from the National III
tclligcnccF an article headed ''Impostures and De
busions,n in which temoderu spiritual Mani
festations" were roughly handled. In the Intel
lgoncer of the 9th inst, we find letter on the
subject. from n. p. TALLMArGE, of New York,
ex-senator of the United States, &C., &C., over
flowing with indignation towards the editors
He considers himself ''one Of those 50 vindictiye-
IL denounced in the article alluded to- and to
yiudicate himself, incoses copy OF a letter writ
ten by him in January last to Ex-senator SIM
MONS of Rhode Island. In this letter, he expresses
his pleasure at seeing in Patnam's Monthly, a
statement OF Mr. SIMMONS experience in ''Spir-
it ual Manifestations, ''aud then gives his own ex-
perence at considerable length. lie declares that
he has had communications from CALHOUN, CLAY
and WEBSTER, the FIRST of whom said to him on
one occasion, "'We, by our united will acting up
on spirits clothed in flesh, influence them to per
form duties which benefit mankind" He also
alludeS frequently to Judge EDMoNDs of the New
York Court Of Appeals, another convert, or rather
monomaniac This matter has become too seri-
Gus to be laughed at,and it is desirable that learn
cd and scientific men should undertake It's investi-
cation. One feels little chilly at reading the
accounts of It's progress which are published eve
ry day.
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Political Notices.

HUGH ". SHgPsgY, will address the people
at New Hope on Friday and at Howel's on Sat
urday next. His opponent for the Senate is re-
guested to meet him.
The Democratic candidates for the next Legis
lature will address the people at New Hope on
Friday next. The Wings candidates are invited
to attend.
Nav | |. 1853.
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&C. ALEXANDER MosELy, ESD, editor OF the
Richmond Wing, but resident of Buckingham,
was nominated as the Wing candidate Tor Con-
press for the Albernare District, by the Conven
ton which met at Scottsville last Wednesday,
II is understood that Mr.. NJ accepts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11
For The Spectator.

.uessrs Editors All of our candidates for the
Legislature it is understood occupy the same
ground precisely in opposition to making temper
ance an issue in any way in political elections
Nevertheless an effort it seems is being made to
bring il IN as an issue in the present canvass. in
the hope that it will split the Wing vote. The
democrats of course, are anxious and active for it;
they have nothing to lose but everything TO gain
by disractng the Wigs. Their candidates al
ready publicly declare that they are sure of their
election in consequence Of it. They know that
the Democrats are not so soft as to split off from
their party, while there are many Wings whom
they hope will do so; and hence they think to
make tools of enough of Wings to el ect them
We will see whether there is not enough of the
Old Scotch Irish left in the Wings of Augusta to
put down at once such trihing with them. The
Democrats are how trying to make every office
in the State party reward, and the true Wings
should hold together as it may become necessary
for us to do the same thing III sclfdefence. So
let all genuine Wings stand fast to their colors
that we may know Where to look for them bereaf-
Ter when wanted. BACKBONE WING.
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os- The House of Delegates ofMaryland have
passed bill, by vote of "a to 9, to reduce the
State direct tax to 10 cents on the $lOO. The
direct tax is now 25 cents the 500. This leg
i,la,ion of tho House will doubtless receive the
sanction Of the Senate, which had previously voted
to reduce the tax to l2a cents.
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o. Read the article on our first page from the
Richmond Morning Mail. 1t is written IN ..
P. RALnw1N's best vein The Virginia Democ-
racy should profit by the suggestions, which are
none the less wholesome because they are hand
somely and Witty expressed.
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PUrNAM's MoNTHLY.-The May number OF
this periodical, which we have just received, pre-
sents very attractive table of contents The
work is too we'll established to require any add
tional commentator from u.s. Itmay be found at
the book-stor
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NJ The Democracy of Abemarlc county have
nominated B. F. Randolph for the State Senate,
VIM. F. Gordon, Jr', and Richard G. Cranch for
the House of Delegates. The Wing candidates
are, VIM. Garth for the Senate. and William L.
Early and j W Mason for the House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

The New York Express of Saturday says
David Meriwether, of KY, who for short
time held the vacancy in the Senate made by Mr.,
Clay's death, isappointed Governor of New Mex
leo, vice Lane. Everybody will be gratiied with
Lanes removal, though he was appointed as a
Whig-but having gone a fAibustering, he has
no sympathy now.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

RHODE IsLANp.-The Concord Democrat SAYS
that the two Democratic Representatives to Con
gress just elected in Rhode Island are both oppos-
ed to the Fugitive Slave law, and to the Bait
more Platform.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

90 What is the matter with the Southern
Weeky Post? Something has happened TO the
''Junior," certainly. Some new domestic care or
responsibility, probably, is drawing oil his atton
ton too much from the paper. The last we heard
OF him, ho had dropped the pen and scissors aud
taken up with the scales. Is he going into the
grocery business? That was he weighing 2
BY the way, we should like to know if he is still
OF the opinion that "Col. EvERETr's twenty-five
little pigs beat the State" Ii we mistake not
each ono Of them WEIGHED abont six pounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

FROM CALrFonNrA.-I'he steamer Ell Dorado
from Aspinwa, arrived at New York on the 9Th
inst, with California dates to the 9th of April.
There is nothing of Importance from the 18TH
mus, and the news from California is uninterest-
ing.
The robber Joaquin is said TO be in San Fran
cisco disguised
The Alto California states positively that an
expedition is on foot for taking possession of the
Mexican province of Sonora. ard its details are
known at Washington as well as By the author-
ties of California. In few days it says the pub
lie will be fully advised Of the particulars.
News from Oregon represent mining operations
as highly successful The steamer Columbia had
arrived with large amount of gold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

SACRIFICE OF HUMAN LIrE.-.Withn the last
few days, besides several minor disasters of the
same c,ess, we have recorded the loss of l25 lives
by the wr,ck end burning of the steamer indie
pondence, on the Pacific coast 10 by the COLTS
ions on the Central ana Sorthern Mich Rail
road and Is by the burning Oh the Ocean Wave
on Lake Ontario. To this must be Sdded acoTes
of persons MANNED or disfgured for life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

Gy-We are informed by DR.. GRAHAM that he is in
favor of a uniform gauge on the Central Railroad
from the Ohio to Richmond, and opposed to the
extension of the James River and Kanawha Ca
nal I,as; week. we threw out limitations to the
contrary on both o. these points, and now cheer
fully make the correction. We must add aiso'
that one Or both of the Rockingham delegates who
pledged their support to Mr.. PRIcE, Afterwards
recanted! We retract, OF course, all our conpli
ments to their ''spunk"
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Earthouakc,

We omitted to state last week, that thu shock
OF an earthquake was felt in this place, on Mou
day the ID instant, between the hours of and 10
~ Nj, The shock was felt, also. at Lcwisburg,
Lynrhburg, Washington, and other places. Our
omission, /; seems, has not had the effect of sim
liar one OF the London Tmes-'rhe people of
S1lne town or county in England thought they OK
Perienced the shock of an earthquake on a recent
occasion, but as the Times said notbinr about it
they concluded there was some mistake!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

0o- The Abingdon Virgnan announces the
death, within few days Of each other. of William
Ely and his wife, of Leo county, Virginia, the
former at the age of los years. and the latter at
l07. They had been married three quarters of a
century. MIR. Ely fought valiantly III several
important battles of the revolution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

05- Lewis G. II. f'inney, declines being can
didate for Congress in the Accomac District. A
Wing Convention is to be held at Gloucester G.
H., and we presume Joseph Segar or DR.. VERIFY
will be the nominee. -Ercd. Hcrad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

{Ss, We arc authorized to announce the Hon J0EN
EroHsE a candidate for recollection the Congress ci
the United States, from this District,
o. Al the request ofmy friends, announce myself
candidate TO represent the people Of Highland county
in the neXt Gencgal Assembly Of Virginia.
JAMES MORTON.
az, We are authorized to announce Nltgs III. SKIS
NEE Esd candidate ~ represent in part, the Couaty
OF Augusta, in the next House CT Delegates.
MAY II, lS5S.-Uie.
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Oliver p. Baldwin, Esq.

The Wings of Richmond have done themselves
credit and the State some service by unanimously
re-nominating OLIVER p. BALDWIN for the Sen
ate of Virginia. With a well stored mind and
eloquent voice Mr.. BALDwIN's position in the late
Session of the Senate was both useful to the pub
lie and honorable TO himself. The peculiar ties
by which he is associated with this community, no
less than his well won personal popularity, make
his present and future career still of interest to
many Of our readers.
Jos. r. ANDERSON, HENRY K. ELLYso. and
JAMES A. CowARDIN, are the candidates for the
House of Delegates.
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The Central Savings Bank.

MAY I, 1895.
,J,HIS Bark is now prepared 70 receive depos-
: its, for which interest will be paid at tie
rate prescribed by the Constitution and By Laws.
The regular meetings Of the Board Tor dSeouh'ing
paper will be held on Saturday, at = O'clock, A.
NJ. at the office of the Bank over the o'ofe OF ..
Braudebufg s Co.
THOMAS a. BLEDSOE. Treasurer.
May II, lS53.--3t.-Eind. and tiess. copy St.
N,AJyBIGNE,S HISTORY OF THE RE-
~ FORMATION.--The 9Th vol. History of
tho Reformation. This volume relates 10 the Re
formation in England; jast received and for sale
bv ROD'T. C0WAN.
Staunton, May Il. 1858.
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o. A communication in reference TO the James
River and Kanawha Company, copied by request
from the Richmond Examiner, will be found on
our first page. We were also requested to pub
lish another article on the subject from the same
paper length and the pressure ofother matter
have prevented our doing so this week.
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Erom, Europe.

The steamer Asia arrived at New York on the
5th having left Liverpool on the 23d. ultimo
Lord Clarendon stated recently in Parliament
that negotiations were still pending with the u
nited States respecting the fisheries; meanwhile
Admiral Seamcur's squadron would cruise on the
fishing grounds the same as last season, to protect
the British interest
KosSulh's friends are taking steps to prosecute
tie London Times for libel.
4 difficulty has occurred between Turkey and
Greece, the former claiming three villages which
are also csamed by the latter Both governments
have set troops in motion to take possession.
The difficulties between Turkey and Russia
was still unsettled. Russia was growing rather
impltient.
A democratic conspiracy has been discovered in
Hanover, and number Of arrests made. The con-
sprators attempted to seduce the soldiers from
their allegiance.
Achil, who has been rendered famous by the
suit with Newman, is about leaving England for
America.
Mrs. Stowe attended the banquet given in her
honor at Edinburgh where she was presented
with the Uncle Tom Penny Offering" amount
ing to 81 900 for abolition purposes, and Silver
Salver foy herself The next day she went to
Dundee, and would return the day after to EdiH-
burg the Duchesses of Sutherland, Salisbury,
Carlisle &c, had not yet appeared.
A miracle of the dropping of blood from the
Holy Throne had thrown Naples into . paroXysm
of devotion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

WARL1KE PnErARATIoNs IN JAPAN.-lhe
Paris correspondent Of the Washington Republic
says:
You have heard, of course, of the reception
the American force is to meet with If it ever gets
to Jaoan. A million of soldiers are keeping watch
alone the coasts, with bontires in readiness for
Immediate kndlng. to warns million more in the
interior that the fleet is crossing the bar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

DEATH % JUICE JoHNsroN.-We received
the sad news of the death of Judge Johnston, the
Judge Of this Judicial District, with feelings Of
surprise and unieigned sorrow. He died in Hun
tersville, Pccahontas county, on Sunday morning
last, of Pneumonia He had gone there for the
purpose of holding his Coart for that county. In
his death, this Judicial District has lost a most
excellent Judge, and the State valuable public
servant.--Ls,cisoug Chronicle etthe 5th.
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RELATIVE NuMnER OF DlssEkrlNG CHURCHES

RELATIVE NUMBER OF DISSENTING CHURCHES
IN ENGLANp-The English census of 1851, gives
20,400 places of worship not belonging to the Es-
tablished Church. Those belonging 10 the Estab-
lishment arc about Ia ,000. Says the British Ban
ner: 1t will thus he seen, that they are greatly
exceeded by the dissenting places of worship; a
fact which, we trust will load our statesmen, land
perhaps the bench Of bishops to reflect little on
the Established Church, and show the necessity,
if not of doing substantial justice, at least of alb
staining from increasing the exorbitant eXactions.
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Mas STowE liz ENGrAYD.-We hope for the
credit of the country, not less than for her own
self respect, that Mrs Stowe has not received gra-
tuties, in money. from 'Englishmen. 1t cannot
be that Indy whose position places her above
such temptation. wculd hes compromise that po-
sition. The 500 gift at Liverpool, will, we are
persuaded, be explained. Mrs. Stowe cannot have
gone abroad for aims.
p. S. We find the following III Liverpool pa
per, after writing as abuve. Mrs Stowe went to
the 'Charitable Institution House" to receive a
contribution of pcncc!h 1t ID Notifying to see
q person who stands so high. stoop so low
At meeting held in the Charitable Institution
House, Slater street. on "Wednesday m. rnng,
Mrs. Stowe was presented with purse contain
$50, which had been collected in this town by
small contributions, principally pence, by com
mitee of ladies', n great number of whom were
present-.4Lbany EUeniag JouFnes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

o. ALEXANDER Il. BoTlLER, Esq, ofJeiieT-
sou, received the nomination of the Wing Con-
gresSional District Convention which met at Win
chester on the Srd inst No other name was be-
fore the Convention, and the nomination of Mr. b.
was carried by accamatioa. He was immediate
ly sent Tor and delivered an eloquent address
After the adjournment, the members Of the Conven-
ton were entertained by the Jefferson delegation
at the Hotel, and at night the Frederick delega-
ton gave supper at the same place.
POPULAR EpUcAToR.-We invite the atteu-
ton of our readers to the advertisement of Mr..
ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY, in another column Of
this paper The first number of "Tho Popular
Educator has come to hand, and promises to be
a very interesting and valuable publication.
GRAHAM's MAGAzINE.-The June number o.
this ever welcome periodical has been received
and contains its usual variety of interesting art-
Giles aud aud handsome illustrations. Subscription
price SO in advance
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PArA1 CHANGE OF Po1icr.-The New York

PAFAL CHANGE OF IoLIcT.-lhe Neg DIRK
Journal of Commerce has the following;
owe learn from very intelligent gentleman
who has means of information ON the subject
we have not, that change in the policy of She
Pope, more in accordance with the policy of the
age than that which he has recently pursued is
fumored in some ofthe diplomatic circles of South
ern Europe. 1t is stated that he has recently
made his confessor and companion CARDINAL
This man processes liberal views. He isa Capu-
chin, and is reputed to posses much talent. He
has been long opposed 10 Autohelli and others of
the rotrograde faction in the Sacred College. 1t
is believed that his Holiness will soon make him
prime minister. In this case new cabinet viii
be chosen, and more liberal course will be pursu-
ed. The Pope will then go to Paris, and crown
Louis Napoleon, measure to which he is entire
ly favorable, but which !ias been much opposed
by Austria and some other powers, as well as by
the adherents Of the Duke Of Bordeaux"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

TREATY WITH THE INDIANS OF THE GREET
PRAIRIEs.-NVe learn that the veteran and eXpe-
rienced Indian Agent for the Upper Platte and Ar
kansas, Major Thomas Fitzpatrick, has been APP
pointed to hold council this. summer with the
wild Indians of the Great Plains bordering on the
Arkansas, consisting of the Camanches, kiowas,
Sc, for the purpose ofmaking a treaty with them,
of a character similar to that with the Laramie
Indians last year, binding them not to modest the
travel through those desolate wastes between our
Western frontier and New Mexico, and to obtain
their consent to the establishment of necessary mil
itary posts along the route. Large presents OF
provisions and the usual goods and article will be
made them by the Agent, the cost Of which will
be not less than $4,000. After having performed
this important service, Major Fitzpatrick will pro-
coed to the eastern frontier of Utah and obtain The
assent of the Iudans parties to the treaty Of Lar
annie, to the amendments of Tire Senate thereto
.Nat INTEL
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SURGEON DErzYIsT'.

DR.J.U U. l.. FEEMSTER has returned to
~ Staunton where he will remain until the lst
of October next.
May | ]. 1855 5m
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4, ALLEGED DESIGNS OF FRANCE UPON, THE
SANDWICH IsLANDs.-The Providence Journal
contains communications which state that
private letters of recent date from Peru bring
very important intelligence concerning these Is
lands. The independence IF the young Kingdom
is seriously threatened and urgent demands ior
assistance have been forwarded to Washington,
asking protection against the impending danger.
The French government have made demands up
on that of Hawaii OF an exiorlionate aud totally
inadmissiblc character. Incompatible with the lib
critics of the nation Perhaps with view OF ia
king possession OF the whole archipelago, these
claims are TO be supported by squadron, consist
ing Of two 10 gun ships and four other vessels OF
war, a fleet fully capable Of sczlng the Islands
and subvertng the government, as was done with
the Society group few years ago. The Infamous
conduct OF France towards the delenceess Queen
POmare, leads us 10 expect no better tate Tor the
unfortunate King Kamehamaba III, unless the
protection now 50 urgently asked IS extended by
our government or by that of Great Britain"
The writer states that the appeal comes with
double force to the United States, from the TACT
that the Hawaiian government owes its existence
and its subjects their civilization to this country;
and their acquisition by any great naval power
which could control them to our injury, could not
be misunderstanding as they do the coast of Cali
fornia and Oregon, and furnishing the key to our
Pacific seaboard
The writer alleges that the designs ofFrauce
against the Sandwich Islands have been pursued
insidiousIy but steadily for many years, but that
their acquisition by that power must be repeled at
whatever risk by the United States. He thinks
that the consummation of this scheme in the mode
attempted. would be sufficient casus belH, both
to Great Britain and the United States, and that
prompt stand taken by them together, would be
the means of preserving the independence of these
Islands.
The n. Y. Commercial does not attach much
importance to the above reports.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

CLOSE OF THE MORMON EMIGRArroN.-Hav-
ing closed the emigration of the Saints for the
present season, though ofnecessty of a date some
what later than was anticipated, and knowing the
intense anxiety of the Saints generally upon this
subject, we furnish an abstract statement tor the
satisfaction Of all who are interested in the gath
ering of the people of God. Eight vessels have
sailed from this port since the 9th of January last
carrying 1856 Saints; % Saints have emigfated
0y other vessels, making total of 26O9; nearly
all of whom had their arrangements made before
leaving, to proceed directly through to Great Salt
Lake Valley. OF this number, 1852 have emil
grated by their own arrangements, 957 by the
.fl0 com panies. and 400 by the Perpetual Emf
grating Fund Company; the whole involving an
immediate expenditure of about 100000. The
entire machinery for making the best broad cloth,
went out under the care of Elder George Halliday.
The machinery belongs to the Deseret Manuiac-
turing Company, and is constructed on the most
improved ciple.-.NHcnia Star, %.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-10-15
Hardware, Paint, Oils and Win
dow Glass.
J. B. Blanchard & Co.,


DEG leave to inform the merchants Of ku
Dvcinity that they have removed TO
No. 4S x srett, south side, 6efTtsn "
and 3rd streeH,
where they have on hand the largest sM
most varied assortment Of the above yOoti
ever before offered in Sacramento. all aelsJ
their own importation to which on'ls 'i'
ditions are being made ty the arrival Of .v''y
clipper ship-among which m"y be found
.huiIs All sizes. ir, M to s in spikes; s,
finishing and wrought nails.
NhOreis-Rowland and Kings Collins 'Nl
Cos. Duryea and Rhodes square snd roull
point. long and short handles.
Pichs-Collins and 20 s; pick and axe hel"'
Snnx-Mill, Muley, crosscut, whip, haul
and compass snws.
Hoes crowbars, hand and sledge hammer
wedges. nnvils, files, complete ssttt. cooper
tools carpenters, blacksmiths. and Eend'
assortment Of builders hardware, eu'HF|
eto etc.
All the above goods will be sold st the "f|
10 est cash prices, and We invite purchase
to call and examine our stock and prices OI
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Sacramento, apr9 tt