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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

THE JAPAN ExpEDIrIoN.--Mr. Bayard Tay-
lor, correspondent of the New York Tribune,
who is travelling at the East, has joined the ex-
petition TO Japan, having been assigned place
in the corps of artists, with the rank of masters
mate on board the steamer SuSquehanna. The
expedition (says the Tribune) was TO sail from
Shanghai on Tuesday, May II, and, though its
immediate destination was not known, it was sup
posed that it would rendezvous at the great Loo
Choo islands, there to await the Saratoga and
Powhatan. A rumor was in existence that the
Japanese had fortified their shores and stationed
war junks to prevent the entrance of the strangers
into their waters, but this regarded as piece
of Chinese exaggeration, it having come through
Celestial MEDIUMS. The expedition would prob
ably not be able to remain in the japanese waters
longer than the beginning Of the typhoon season,
in August, when the coasts Of the islands become
dangerous and in case that in spite of the risolu-
ton and energy of Commodore Perry, nothing had
been accomplished by that time, the purposes of
the enterprise would have to be postponed till an
other season.
The sloop-of-war Plymouth was to remain in
China, and not accompany the Japan expedition,
as was expected. The American mercantile hous-
es had addressed letter to Commissioner Mar
shall, asking that they should not be left defence
less, exposed to any emergency that might arise.
Commodore Perry, therefore, had detached the
Plymouth for the present from the japanese squad
ron. The Commissioner had as yet received no
answer from Pekin with regard To his reception /;
and, if none should come within two or three
weeks, he would probably proceed to the mouth
of the Pal-ho, in the Yellow Sea, and communi
cate directly with the capital.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31
Public Speaking.

We are requested to give notice that the quos-
ton of County Subscription TO the Railroad will
be discussed at the following places and times:
AT Middlebrook, Barterbrook and Wayneshorough.
on Saturday Srd Of Sept.
At Augusta Springs. on Tuesday 9Th 4"
At Greeuvle. Newport and Mt. Sid
ney on Saturday. 10Th 8.
At New Hope. Spring Hill. Nj. Sc
lon, Craissville and Decrfeld. on election day
o. Messenger and Vindicatcr copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31
Delino,Ients.

Some misapprehension existing in reference to
the list of Delinquent taxpayers recently publish
ed, we are requested to say that all the persons
whose names were published were not returned
"insolyent." The Sheriifs returned some sin
solvent" others "not found" others "taxed
twice !" &c Sc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

mpRovEMESr IN CsLWoKSA:-Amceggst the
late news from California we find the following
highly encouraging ite'u in San Francisco letter
to the Journal Of Commerce. The letter bears
date on the LIST instant: ~,
"Our city has become City Of CburcfcgSand
the Sabbath day is regarded almost uui'ersaiy as
day of rest Society is blessed with the Press"ce
of women, who are now flocking to OR shores IN
vast numbers. bringing the children of tie East %
bless and cheer the sterncr sex. Gambling IS 'ast
dying ont. Houses that one year ago would have
rented for So, 900 to S. 900 per month for gambling
purposes are now offered for business marts at ST.,
OO0 to 81 ,5O0per month. On Long Wharf, where
one year ago there were over dozen gambling
houses, there is now but one in operation. The
same may be said of other prominent localities.
1t seems now to be the grand aim and strife of
this people to do good to contribute largely and
freely Of their wealth for the upbuilding of the
Redeemer's Kingdom in the land. May God
hasten it in his own good time and way"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

From OREGoN-The Oregonian Of July 23d
states that the immigration of the present year has
arrived much earlier than heretofore. MIR. Jones,
formerly of Oregon City, who left in December
last for the East. and who was the first through,
informed the Editor that about two-thirds of the
immigration this year are bound to Oregon ; but
his impression is that the immigration will not be
so large as it was last year. Mr.. Jones found no
difficulty in making the journey in seventy days.
Later advices from the Delles state that another
party had arrived, all in good health.
Preparations were making to work the coal
mines recently discovered at st. Helena.
A letter from Clear Water, Spaulding's Mission,
saws that the smallpox is raging fearfully among
the Indian tribes in that vicinity.
Mr.. Anderson, the United States Marshal for
Washington Territory has commenced taking the
census, preparatory to the organization Of the new
Territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

TIE BRrrrsH ARMY.-The Freeman's journal
oyes the following as the present disposition OF the
British ARMY q, ,.,;.
"Thore are at present 81 regiments or battaIions
on Home Service, one OF which is a reserved oa'-
talon (the 23d) Twenty six regiments are 9 IN IN
dia or on the way thither; S in New South W aes'
Australia and New Zealand; Z in British North
America $ in the West Indies and Bermuda; IA
in the Mediterranean; at the Cape OF Good Hope;
at Ceylon 2 at Maurltlus, and at Hong ho ,f
There are likewise TWO reserve oa'a,,'''' ~ wv
cana .nJ one in British n. America"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31
For the Spectato

fOr Me spectator.
.ucssrs Editors Il notice in the last number of
the Spectator, that the Sheriff has returned me a
delinquent for non-payment of taxes. There were
two tickets against Inc last year, paid my taxes
to one Sheriff and have the ticket TO show that
did so; the other one came TO hand shortly after
wards, | refused to pay second time when had
the ticket to show that paid it. | think it very
strange that man should be returned nsolvent
when he has done what is required of him.
JOHN III. TEAFORD.
, eo- We publish the above in justice to the wri-
ter, but justice to the Sherifls requires US to APP
pend word of explanation. Mr.. TEAFoRD was
assessed by one of the Commissioners, and after
wards removed into the other Revenue District
where he was assessed by the other Commission
er. Hence the two tax tickets of which Mr.. T.
speaks. 1t may be well enough for us to add also
that the list of Delinquents was published by or
der of the Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

M. Suicide by young women is becoming fear
G,l w. rrevaIent in New England Here is fourth
case case within the last three weeks. We copy from
vi. "O O Saturday evening, about o'clock, Miss
.,ura A. Sealand, girl ofirreproacbable charac-
Ter about 10 years old took an ounce OF arsenic,
which caused her death in about five hours. The
deceased left letter, in which she stated her de-
termination to rid herself OF life, and that she had
plocurcd and mixed the poison. She gave no rea
! son for tho fatal act
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31
Affairs In Europe.

Since our last issue, the steamer Arabia has ar
rived but bringing no reliable intelligence respect
ing the course of Russia in regard to the Turkish
question. 1t only appears that the Gear had sig
nfed his readiness to receive Minister from the
Sublime Porte, at st. Petersburg, without declar-
ing his intentions as to the evacuation ofthe Prn-
cipalities. England and France insist that he
shall withdraw his army as the first sepina peace
full settlement of the difficulty. Upon this point,
the .Ne,c York Tribune says
Having taken possession those provinces, cut
off all their relations with Turkey, changed their
entire system of government, In the lace OF SOL
emn promise to the contrary, and having even
compelled mobiles of the country to enlist IN the
Russian armies, the emperor is not likely now to
restore the whole back again, and TO march OUT as
meelly as though he had been defeated ID dozen
pitched battles. lie means to stay there, MS ar,
mics are quartered for the winter, he has made al
his arrangements to hold those proTlnces, ana noid
them he will, though fifty wars should ensue.-
Meanwhile he will negotiate while ii is more con-
venient for him than fighting, and will no DOUBT
put off positive war as long he cam till soring,
if possible But after that time we do not see mat
careful survey of the case reveals any mode IN
which war can be avoided. 1t is true that TIE
British Government earnestly desires to avoid it,
and that the French Emperor has exhibited the
same readiness to sacrifice the honor of his coun-
try and the public law of Europe to the preserva-
ton of a tranquility which can only be temporary.
1t is because of this readiness of the two govern
ments to make such sacrifices TO almost any ex-
tent, that we have hitherto supposed no war would
l. Il. of hic llut
appears that there is point where the two Gov
ernments will stop in their submission. They
have made the evacuation of the Principalities an
indispensable condition Of further negotiations
That, the Gar will not agree TO- And thus, af-
ter negotiating and procrastinating as much as will
serve his purposes, he will at last give the signal
for war. and a terrible war will follow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

o. The Court of Appeals at Lewisburg de-
voted only six days of the present session to the
trial of cases removed from ths-Judge THoMP-
soN's-judicial circuit. The argument on the APP
peal awarded in the case of BRoGY rs. the Com
monwealth, occupied three days; the remaining
days were consumed in the argument of the cause
of p RIsH and CRAWFORD from this county, and
case from Rockbridge Court. There were about
fifteen cases awaiting trial from this Circuit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

ANOTHER GREAT CAVE IN KENTUcKY.-Mr.
G. p McLane, Of Mississippi, and others, partial
ly explored cave last week in Muhlenburg coun-
ty, about ten miles South of Greenville. The
cave was first discovered last winter by person
who tracked several raccoons into it. Mr.. Mel
and his companions went in, as they supposed, a.
bout two miles, when they came to pit which
they could not pass for the want of ladder, but
thew saw that the cave extended beyond While
travelling the two miles they discovered eight OF
ten branches leading off different directions, some
of them apparently larger than the direct avenue
A petriied monkey, as perfect in shape as if i,
were alive, was found in the cave some weeks a
po. and we understand that it has been sent to the
Worlds fair in New York-Louisuillc Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

o. The Republic printing establishment, at
Washington, has passed into the hands of Messrs.
w. NJ. BURwELL g. Co. II ceases to be daily
paper, aud will hereafter only be issued weekly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

s-JoE. SwEENY, yes the veritable cold JoE,'
of Banjo celebrity, gave concert at Union Hall
last Monday night assisted by his two brothers
and Mr.. SHERMAN. The entertainment was first
rate and was duly appreciated by full house.
SuERMAN's concluding speech alone is worth the
admittance fee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

o. Mr.. A. n. BREcKINRIDGE, of this place,
was thrown by vicious horse on Wednesday last.
and received a severe injury. He has since been
lying in precarious condition, but AZ the last &C
counts was somewhat better.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

o. Graham for September is good number
The illustrations are not quite as numerous, per
haps, but otherwise it is as entertaining as the for
mer numbers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

AusrRALIA.-It is very evdant that this por'
ton of the globe, which has hthel 10 Teen regard
ed with little interest, as almost Ten, ,''cog'la
is about to assume Importance in the eyes OF inc
world, as suddenly and Unexpectedly. as did a
merica, after her first colonization. The follow
inc facts are worth column Of argument TO pro We
our statement:
On the 9th of April there were about 90, 900
persons on the gold fields, of whom 10000 are
women and children, 10 900 orekeepers, trades
men, and government officials, and the remainder
miners. At Belarat some immense masses ofgold
have lately been found. In Canadian Gulley,
one party took out nugget weighing 1919 ounc-
es, while in an adjoining hole two nuggets were
found weighing in the aggregate 1860 ounces.
House-rent continues enormously high in Mel
bourne, .f2 per week being demanded for two
roomed cottage of the most wretched description.
At the date of the advices the markets were
bare, in consequence ofthe non arrival ofthe large
fleets, upwards of 100 vessels, that left England
in November, December and January.
The news from the gold fields is,on the whole.
very satisfactory. During the past year l79 tons
10 cwt. ar. IL lbs. OF. of Victoria gold has
been exported. while during the present year, up
to March II it had amounted to Il ] tons, worth
at .e3 los per ounce, FL ,930,lS0. The excess
of arrivals over departures. and births over deaths
in 1852, amounted to 81 ,65l, while during the
present year it has already numbered 1000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

The famous bandit joaquin, whose name is as
ISOLATED with a hundred deeds of blood, has at last
been captured. The Company of State Rangers,
under the command of Love, have been diligent
in their search for the robber and his band, ever
since their organization 1t is reported that they
have encountered the robber chief himself, at the
head of his band, at place called Panoche Pass.
A desperate fight ensued-the robbers, well noun
ted, attempted to fly, but being closely pressed by
the Rangers, they kept up running fight until
Joaquin and one of his lieutenants were killed !;
two others were taken prisoners, and three man.
aged to make their escape. Several of their hors-
es fell into the hands of the Rangers. The vic
tors finding further pursuit of the iugitves use
less. cut off the head of Joaquin and placed it in
spirts TO be brought to the settlements as proof
that the veritabe robber himself had been killed.
New and extensive gold mines have been dis
covered about miles from Santa Cruz on an ar
royo which empties into the San Lorenzo Creek
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

The Rso GRAND ARMAMENT.-A letter of
recent date from fort Hamilton, iInparls some
interesting information relative to the concentration
Of troops along the Bio Grand frontier. AS already
known, the Whole amount of the force viii be
fifteen hundred men. OF .hese, five companies
have sailed from New York or board the stnamer
Louisiana, for Brazns Santiago, where, by this
time, they have most probably arrived; According
to the letter, they will move by land to- The
neighborhood of the disputed boundary of New
Mexico. or as the phrase runs in the lette- ,to the
disputed boundary of the Mesilla Valley" Ofts
five companies named, one was drawn from New
port, r. l., commanded by Capt. Ayres, one from
Philadelphia, commanded by Captain Roberts, one
from Fort Hamilton, N. York. commanded by
Captain Wooster. and one from Buffalo. The
letter says that '-Santa Anna is concentrating ar
army Of ten or twelve thousand nen neay the
Mesilla boundary. and the Administration Intend
tn re even with him." This information, cunning
from the officers Of the detachment, is deserving
of attention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31
CHoLERA IN EURopE..-The Asiatic Cholera

CHOLERA IN EURopE.--The Asiatic Cholera,
we see by our European files, is making rapid
progress westward, dealing death on every side,
and in some places creating the utmost consterna-
ton and dismay. Its march, on this occasion, has
been from Persia direct land the last accounts left it
at Copenhagen, whence come to US the utmost mel
ancholy reports. AS many as thirty thousand of
the inhabitants are stated to have fled fiom the CT
ty The frequent passengers in the street are the
carpenters people carrying home the collins ON
nbuses convey full loads Of corpses to the burying
grounds, where hands are insufficient to dig The
graves, and clergy are wanting to read the burial
service. On Sunday one hundred and seventy
cQdins acre lying in The chnuch yard opposed 10 the
Jroiting su,, and had lain there since the Thurs
dag precious.
Some cases of cholera have made their appear
ance at Flepsburg and Sonderburg, and also in
Denmark, hut the persons attacked had either come
from Copenhagen, or been in contact with such
persons.
The St. Petersburg journals state that the chol-
era is at present raging in the new governments
of Kew and Tolyw. and that it has also broke
out in the great commercial town of BerycZew.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

SUICIDAL MANIA.-For sometime suicides have
multiplied to a frightful degree in Paris. Each
day new cases of this epidemic are announced
The plague reigns in all classes of society. From
all quarters, this contempt of life, this want Of
courage against the sufferings. the passions. the
wretchedness Of life, the infirmities Of the body
and the depression of the soul, bursts forth The
victims are persons of every condition and Of all
ages: young people carried away by the impetu-
osity of the blood and the delirium ofimagination
men of mature age, disenchanted and disappoint-
ed in their hopes old men, overtaken by poverty
or subdued by grief. But the greater numoer are
the young The more life is buoyant, exultant,
and crowded with glorious hopes, the more easily
is it renounced, under frivolous preexts and with
out regret
The common pretcyt of these young people is
athwarted love-a marriage prevented by paren-
tai interference. Love unrequited or betrayed
produces no catastrophe; but it is love returned
love so near felicity, which is overwhelmed with
despair. Lovers separated in life felicitate them
selves with the idea, that in dying together they
will be reunited by this double suicide-which is
the consummatiOn of duplicate egotism.-C ou.
DIES Etals Unis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31

Do- Edward VIM. Johnston, formerly editor of
the Wing, and well known as I'll Segretario," has
zone to New Orleans, it is said TO edit the
Crescent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-31
The shooting Case.

Wont some poetical friend finish the parody
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-09-02

Male orphan Asylum.

Tie trustees of Saint yincents Orphan Asylum having
completed the female branch and provided nome ioi
the destitute orphan girls have determined 10 eeei an
asylum for the care, protection and education o. ueeu
uie orphan boys, and respectfully cal ufoh ne
and charitable Inhabitants of Washington city and inc
District OF Columbia 10 AID them py eohu'ouuoDS W i'S
desirable OBJECT.
The dspIoIable condition OF destitute orphan children,
and the many melancholy of boys OF tender years
being turned upon The public streets by the death oil
parents and other causes, solitary. haf-naked, and
starved little wanderers without home. and not know
ing where 10 go for shelter or protection, oiienifnes
the victims OF cruelty and prey vice, (Which
an instructive shudier in the breast of every paent
der commentary, elaborate appeal 10 The humane
and charitable in their behalf. unnecessary There is
native feeling OF sympathy and commseration in the
breast OF every Christian, (aways the evidence OF good
heart and sound mind) whether parent of family or in
any other condition OF lfe in favor OF suffering nno
cence, which the trustees believe may with confidence
be relied upon 10 insure liberal and generous connbu
ton by their fellow ctkens owafds the erection of an
ample asylum where such suffering innocence will find
a shelter and home, and where the children will be
reared in the principles OF virtue and made useful mem
beers OF society," thereby removing, 10 great degree the
necessity for the establishment Of house OF correction
for vicious and ungovernable boys in this city.
To afford all opportunity TO contribute towards this
object every citizen will either be called upon by per-
specially authorized, may send the "ofering OF
charity and mercy, to either of the trustees who will
enrol their as benefactors Of the institution.
WILLIAM MATTHEWS,
EDWARD A. KNIGHT,
JAMES b. DCNELAN.
THOMAS CARBERY,
WILLIAM HICKEY.
Trustees.
N. BAH papers published in The District OF Colum.
bia requested 10 give the above three insertions for
the cause OF charity.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-09-02

The Hunterdon county Democrat. an able democratic
n,usr has the following remarks in reference 10 the po
.on OF parties and the coming election in that State.
Twill be seen that the wing party there is not much
halter of than ''he late wing concern" in New York.
Asr skelchng the various local issues upon which alone
III, whs organization in New Jersey places any reliance,
The Democra, proceeds as iollowsi
These different interests win each naturally look the
big party for aid aud comfort. Tbs wing organization,
As such according TO the present programme will be aban-
doned and ruins these dcodsnt elements will build
No .nany-sded party. The democratic parry must ex-
nse 70 rnc lnter an this fall similar that OF
he whg parry in 1910 Factions diamerealy opposed 70
sach other entertaining views exactly the reverse
will la found arrayed under the banncr-uniied by
no continents held together by principles, save oppo
i,on To de moe ratc men and The motto we
atom 10 conquer may glitter the whig banners as
a. Ala IN 1870 yet secretly will be their leaders private
laying the fatterng junction TO their souls 'ha
IL Indication may DO successful now as IL was then
an view Of these elements of opposition IL becomes The
party look well 10 The knd OF men they PUT
In nomination -
Tho Cube tna loral convention should carefully avoid
INV course that would leopard the union OF the party
our mast united have made tho State ennentlY dem
ocafc aud driven Opponents from the held on al
LAT national measures. The wings have abandoned
hose issues that the distinctive and character
ic features of their patty, and presen, the melsn-
hv sight OF great parry casting about for issue
roedient by which they produce dcord and dssen-
40, ia our ranks knowing full well that their only hope Of
ccess is in creating dsunion among Forewarned. let
h ,moc attic party be forearmed. Let them cherish the
.n,t of democratic fraternity and guard with Jealous
o me union and integrity of the party"