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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
n5. The Charlottsrille .4drocatc SAYS:

! The election returns of Virginia exhibit some
very unexpected, and most unaccountable changes
in the relative strength of the two parties. We
had concluded, upon the reception OF the news
from Augusta and Albemarle. that the Wings Of
Virginia had yielded uncontested to the democra-
| cy. We Were mortified that Augusta, Loudoun,
and Albemarle should have, in part. deserted the
cause which they had so long supported. and to
the support of which. they could, if the Wings
had been true. again have carried triumphant in
this canvass The Wing majority in Loudoun,
as shown by the majority given to the Wing nom
inee for Congress, Mr.. Boteer, is over 1000. and
yet she sends one democrat TO the House OF Dele
gates. The Wing vote of Augusta was not poll
ed oy about 1000. and the result is. that one de-
mocratc Senator, and two democratic members of
the House of Delegates now represent that coun-
ty, So it is in our own county, with an undoubt-
ed Wing majority, we have elected a Democratic
Senator. In each of these three counties, there
were brought into the canvass side issues, not in
the least degree involved in the party politics of
the day, but which. from accidental causes, have
resulted in the defeat of the Wing candidates. -
No one can suppose for a moment that Augusta,
Abemarle, or Loudoun is else than Wing.
Though we have lost in part. for one election,
these three great Wing counties, we have yet G.
nough to be proud Of enough to convince us that
Whiggery in Virginia is not only not dead. but is
battling strongly and successfully against the tyr
amy of locofocoism. Can any one look 10 the re-
suit of the last election, and not conclude that it
is Wing triumph and glorious one too. We
have not. it is true, elected single Congressman,
nor did we expect to do so, as the State had been
gerryinandered by Democratic Legislature with
the avowed purpose Of depriving the Wing voters
of a Congressional representation. Upon the heels
of the late overwhelming national defeat of our
party. we have rallied in Virginia and the APP
pended summary will show what success has
crowned our efforts:
So far as heard from the gains and losses are as
follows:
SENATE.-The Wings have lost in the follow
ing districts Augusta !, Wheeling |, Albemarle
lin all 3.
They have gained in the following districts -
Fauquer !, Mecklenburg | Bedford |, Russell
l. Harrison lin all 5. Mel Wing gain 9.
HousE.-The Wings lose as follows Hen
rico /, Augusta 2, Loudoun :, Rockbridge 2, Ran
dolph l. Buckingham |, Floyd |, Monroe 2,
Marshall = Hancock | Upshur lin all Id.
They gain as follows :--Fauquier 2, Cupeper
|, Jefferson 2, Clarke |, Bedford 2, Amelia and
Nottoway !, Pittsylvania |, Washington |,
Smytbe /, Tazeweil /, Marion /, Princes Anne
/. Rappahannock |. Gloucester /, Wythe |,
Prince Edward /, Henry lin all 90, Net
Wing gain g.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
"SA1ITH."
For the SDectdt0r.

JNeSsrs Editors Allow me through your col
umns. in shame and confusion of face, to confess
my faults and seek forgiveness of the trae tMe
Wings of the county, |, with some twenty other
Wings of my neighborhood, voted for one or both
of the Democratic candidates who were elected,
but we did it only to show car sentiments on the
Maine Liquor Law question, and never would have
done it had we thought there was the least dan
ger of elecling them. We now see our error, and
the Locos daily remind us of it by Boosting Of
their rictory Our eyes are open now, and the
NEST of us met together the other day and SOL
EMMY vowed that if we were forgiven his time,
that we would nevsr. SO long as we lived, vote
for Loco again under any circumstances what
ever. STRAIGHT SHOOT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
f.urOpenn News,

The .qrabia. at New York on the 3lst ult.,
brought Liverpool dates to :hs 2lst.
The English papers contain bat little of inter
est. The exhibition at Dublin attracts 5000 Wis
tiers daily.
The Paris La Patrie contradcts the Statement,
tina. France had sent a hostile fleet to the Sand
witch Islands
The French Assembly continue to manifest hos
tlity in various ways TO the dictaton of the Gov
eminent, and dissolution is expected
There have been great and destructive inunda-
tions il Central France.
The aspect Of Turkish affairs is less favorable
Menschkotf, the Russian Ambassador, is reported
to have called on the Porte for a final reply res
pecting the holy places within sight days. The
Porte had summoned the advice Of the English
and French Ambassadors. who instantly dispatch.
ed coufiefs TO their respective Governments.
A Commissioner had been appointed to settle
the difficulties relative to the boundary between
Turkey and Greece.
The Dutch elections are unfivorable TO the Ho-
man Cotholic party as far as heard from.
1t is said that the regning Duke Of Atenburg
intends abdicating in favor of his son.
Rigorous measures are about being adopted in
Prussia to check the spread of Mormons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

o. The Home Journal expresses its pleasure a
the appointment of SIX Msrvel', alias Mitchell
author of Reyeries of Bachelor and other works
Of lierary merit, as Consul Of tho United States
at Venice. In our view, however, this appoint
ment, and that of HAWTHORNE as Consul to Ltv-
erpool are quite as bad as any which have recent
" been made, though for different reason. Ev-
cry one who remembers the career Of Mr., BAN
croyr at the Court of St. James. must be salts
fed Of the utter unitnoss Of purely literary men
for such stations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

MARRIAGE CUsroMs.-The present fashion, at
marriages. is to have ''heapsp of bridesmaids
Lady Edith Hastings. who was married last week
10 Fred Clifton. had eleven bridesmaids. all attir-
ed in white muslin dresses over pink silk, with
pink silk bo1nets trimmed with white lilac. Each
had bouquet, ornamented with pink ribbons
The bride wore dress of Honiton lace over pout
de sole. wreath of orange flowers on her head
and Honiton lace veil over her shoulders. In
England. except in very rare instances, all mar
riages take place in church. between the hours of
in the morning and IL at ncon.-Londo,s cor
respondent Ct ~. Y. Messenger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

CALEB CIV HoRsEBAcK.-rhe appearance of
the Attorney General of the U. s. on horseback,
attracts no little attention. The event is thus no.
ticed by the Washington correspondent of the
Tribune:
Caleb, of Massachusetts, appeared in F. street
to-day in grand style; mounted on bob tail sor-
rel. with Mexican saddle and bride, elaborately
plated, with full-blooded African groom attired
in white linen and riding blooded bay horse; eb-
ony and topaz-South Carolina and Massachusetts
"a new bid for the Presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

THE SONORA ExPEDrrIoN.-The leaders OIL
the expedition fitting out in California. to proceed
to Sonora between the lst and 9th of July, have
issued circular, in which, after speaking of the
elements of wealth of the coveted territory, and
its present wretched civil government, which they
predict will be changed at no remote period, they
proceed to say:
sit will BIO seen at a glance the advantages
which large party of Americans well armed and
disciplined, living in the country as immigrants
or occupying contiguous territory as prospectors OIL
explorers, would possess, should the contingency
arise when they would be called upon either tc
protect themselves or aid people in obtaining and
securing the highest blessings of civil freedom.-
Nothing inconsistent with the highest personal
honor, or Incompatible with present national allie.
glance, is contemplated, nor will be DONE"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
ROYAL RnnnAr1ou.-On dit that two sons Of

ROYAL EpucATIoE.-Oa dit that two sons Of
noblemen, at school at Eton,were asked to Wind
sor castle to spend the day with the Prince Of
Wales His Royal Highness having in the course
of the days amusements given himself some airs
which the young Etonians had 10 relish for, one
of them gave him sound drubbng. The circum-
stance reached the ears Of the Queen, who, hav-
inc ascertained on inquiry that her son had given
sufficient provocation to merit the thrashing had
the good sense to express her satisfaction at the
lesson taught him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
o. The telegraphic statement of the saving o.

o. The telegraphc statement of the saving Of
the emgrant passengers of the ship William and
Mary is fully confirmed. The wrecklng schoon-
hr Oracle, Capt. Sands, fell in with the ship jus. as
she was about sinking, and rescued one hundred
and sixty-four of her passengers. They were
brought to Nassau in a very distressed condition
1t would seem from the fact that the ship did not
go down Immediately, as was reported by the
Captain on his arrival at New York, that he act
ed in cowardly and recreant manner in deserving,
with the crew and officers. the vessel at the first
suggestion of danger, and leaving the helpless
passengers to their fate. The matter ought 10 be
made the subject of legal investigation and pun
ishment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

o. At a meeting of the General COMMITTEES
of One Hundred" held at Boston the 30h ult.. a
report was adopted, recommending that monu-
ment to the memory Of Daniel Webster be placed
in State street, in front of the old State House
The report also recommended that the monument
consist of statue of bronze to be executed by the
American artist. Hiram Powers. II was stated
on the part of the Committee of Finance, thatthe
amount already subscribed for the object, is suhi-
ciont to defray all the costs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

e,- The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church (Old SCHOOL,, at Philadelphia, have elect
cd the Rev. DR.. BoARDMAN to the vacant profess
sorship of Princeton Theological Seminary and
fixed upon Danvile, Kentucky, as the location Of
the new Western Seminary. Doctors RoBr. j.
BREcKENRIDGE and HUMPHREYS, and two other
ministers, wero elected professors, The Assem-
bly adjourned Friday evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

o. The Engineer of the Virginia Central Rail
road has advertised for proposals for all the heavy
sections on the road, between Millboro' and Jack
sons River. Mr.. SHAW, engineer of the Coving-
ton and Ohio Railroad, will in short time let OF.
several sections from Jackson's river, westward
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
conure,.,ouas Delegation.

The following are the names of the Representa-
tives elect to the next Congress from this State
They are all Democrats, the districts having beer
SO arranged as to deny the Wings single Rep
resentative:
|. Thomas II. Bayly, s. Chas. J. Faulkner
2. VIM. D. Roberts, Jr., 9. John Letcher,
S. John S. Caskie, 10. q. Kidwell,
4. VIM. o. Goode, II. C. S. Lewis,
5. Thomas S. Bocock, IL. H. A. Edmonson,
g. Paulus Powell, Is. Fayette McMullen
Z. William Smith,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

e,- The Circuit Court of this county, Judge
THOMPSON presiding. has been engaged for several
days past in the trial of the young white woman
committed two or three months ago for the crime
of infanticide.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

ALBEnARLE.-From the Charlottesville Jeffer.
sonan, of Thursday, we learn that on Tuesday
Joshua Goings received sentence to be hung or
Friday, the 18th of August next, for the murder
of his daughter Mr.. Allen w. Starks was con
demned to three months Imprisonment in tn
county Jail for stabbing Mr.. Muhepburg Hogg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

o. The General Synod ofthe Lutheran Church
in the United States, after session Of five days
at Winchester, adjourned on the Goth ultimo, to
meet at Dayton, Ohio, on the 18th of June, 1855.
The contributions made during the session to the
various societies of the Church, amounted to g.
ON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

WAsurseroN GossIP.-"Ion," the correspen-
dent os the Baltimore Sun, writes from Washing
ton that a new paper is to be established there as
representative of the principles and views of the
national democracy. Beverly Tucker. it is said
is to have the editorial control of the paper.
The removals in the public offices go on slow
ly, but surely There are four hundred more re-
movals to take place before the first of July, thus
affording to large number an opportunity to com
hine for the celebration of national, together with
that Of personal independence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

o. The people of Rockingham, by vote OF
1888 to SIS, (more than the Constitutional major
ity of hroe-fifths) have determined to subscribe
$4,000 70 the stock of the Manassas Gap Rail-
road
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

THE FEMALE HOMO ciDE.-Our readers have
been already informed that Miss Wheeler was un-
derguing her trial at Milwaukee for the alleged
murder of Lace, her seducer. We learn from a
statement in the Cleveland Herald of tho 9th of
May, that the jury in the case, unable to agree
upon verdict. had been discharged, and that
new trial was to be commenced. The jury are
said to have stood, for conviction two, for acqlis
tai ten. The killing was not denied. and no pro-
vocation at the time was alleged Moral iHsani-
ty. or the right of an injured woman to say her
betrayer, was alone the ground on which YER
dict of acquittal could be based. The Common
wealth, as we have heretofore intimaed. has the
power to prevent such moral insanity, and to spare
to friendless women the unpleasant duty of being
executioners in their own behalf, by enac;ing and
enforcing laws for the punishment Of the first Of
fence. But three States of our Union have thus
far complied with this duty, so mapifestly incum-
bent mon all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

es- Recent accounts from Texas contradict the
report that gold had been found in large quantities
in that State. 1t has not been found in sufficient
quantities to Justify the labor and expense of dig
ging it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

%. The President has appointed JONAH d.
HOOVER, Marshal of the District of Columbia, in
place of RICHARD WALLAcH; and JAMES e.
BERRErr, City Postmaster in place of WILLIAM
A. BRADLEY. B. B. FRENCH, is the new Com
missioner Of Public Buildings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

The celebrated Madame BISHOP and BocH:A
the harpist, gave concerts in this place on Friday
and Monday nights last The concerts were well
attended and every body professed to be delighted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

o. The Brother Jonathan for the 4th of July,
has been issued already, by B. H. Day, 48 Beck
man street, New York. It is very large sheet
full of excellent pictures. Price II: cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
Agent Tor tne spectator,

JAMES COCHRAN, Esq, Warm Springs, Bath
county, is an agent for the Spectator, authorized
to receive money and subscriptions and transact
our business generally in that region.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
The SchoOlfeIlow.

This entertaining Juvenile publication has passed
into the hands of Messrs EVANS & BRiTrAN, n. Y.
We have heretofore expressed our high aPPrecla
ton of its merits. 1t is issued every month at 81
q year
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

" The grand jury Of the Circuit Court of this
county, now in session, have presented several
persons for illegal voting at the late election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

ANOTHER WAR WITT MExIco.-''Ion," the
usually well informed correspondent Of the Baltl-
more Sun, in two or three of his late letters from
Washington, has spoken of ''another Mexican
war" as thing that had been determined On
We are at loss to understand what the writer
means by such language as the following, unless
it be that the administration intends TO keep arm
ed possession of the Niesilla Valley, and expects
thereby to bring about hostlitIes between this
country and Mexico. This correspondent is a
Democrat,and usually understands what he writes
about. but we trust that in this instance at least
he is mistaken:
whether the second Mexican war is to be the
last one is a question. Many persons take it for
granted that it will put an end to that Mexican
nationality" which Santa Anna talks about and
is so much bent upon hazarding, in order to
promote his own ends But this is BY 10 means
to be taken for granted, Our people, always
eager to engage in war, are also soon tired OF it.
1.-The second war will be waged with much Wig
or and enthusiasm at its commencement: and it
will require very sklful diplomacy to negotiate
treaty Of peace that Will not compel us to adopt
all Mexico as part Of the Union. Mexico will.
perhaps, in this way. conquer ua. But if we do
not consent to be absorbed by Mexico, or if we
should become 81 tired of the war as 10 abandon
it, after another series of victories, then we shall
have, after an interval of Presidential term. an
other, the thiId, Punic war. ~
Seen. Garland is now here; but will leave the
city tomorrow for FL Paso. and thence will pro-
coed tc'the intended seat of war, where General
1'rias. awaits him.
But it will be two months before &Gy american
blood will be split on American soil, 81 as to init
ate the war without any formal declaration on Ell
ther side | hope that tie government viii be a.
BILE to give Gen. Garland such force as will ena-
BILE him to come Palo Alto over his opponents in
Mesitla Valley. If so, we will make him the
next President. sure"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
1.-THE Country Church,

The interest of most of our readers in the graph
ic description of a Country Church, published I'M
der the miscellaneous head, first page, will be in
creased when we inform them that the Church
referred to is Hebron, in this county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

M It's stated that the Hon. S. F. LEAxE will
not accept the mission to the Sandwich Islands,
Offered 70 him by the President,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

O. Tho communication Of friend on the IL
qucr question, will DO published next wesk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

THE VIRGINIA WAsHrNeroN MONUMENT
We find the following interesting paragraph in
the Enquirer of Friday:
letter received by us yesterday from Rome,
brings the agreeable information, that Mr.: Craw-
ford the Scul ptor and Architect of the Virginia
Washington Monument. has far advanced with
the model Of the Equestrian Statue of Washing
TN. and instead Of keep do,cn to the terms of his
contract, has gone up to t,ceaty feet. instead Of
fourteen feet. os the height of the horse and rider
He will thus ogsare grandeur of effect that could
not have been obtained by adhering to IA feet
though the extraordinary size will cost him seve-
raj thousand dollars more for the casting in bronze
work. MIR. G. is advancing rapidly and the mod
al of the equestrian statue will be- Completed with
in the present year. The statues of Jefferson
and Henry, are already cast in bronze. As clue
to the extraordinary amount Of clay Mr.. G. has
thus far put up in the equestrian group, We refer
to the striking fact that the right arm Of Washing
ton is sepcn feet long. We say nothing of the at
tcndaut head ,rOrk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
Washington Gossip.

The Washington correspondent Of the n. Y
Express states that the most intense dissatisfaction
is openly manifested by the Union Democracy
with the recent foreign appointments of the Presi,
dent. Nor is this surprising, for among those ap-
pointments, are found the most rabid Secesslonsts
of the South, united with equally rabid ant-Com
promise men Of the North. The hist Of Ministers
Charges and Consuls, contains not single friend
of Gen. Cass, nor single prominent Union Dem
ocrat of New York.
The correspondent adds that it is now evident
that Marcy's influence, once deemed paramount
in the Cabinet, is at an end. His friends more
over predict that in less than five weeks he will
resign his office, and accept the mission TO France
He is certainly i'll at ease in his present position
and begins to perceive that he was invited to the
Cabinet, not 10 promote his aspirations for the
Presidency, but to defeat them.
In the event of his resignation, Caleb Gushing
it is thought viii succeed him in which case,
Dobbin will probably be made Attorney Genera, ,
and General Dix, Secretary Of the Navy though
it is regarded by many as improbable that the lat
ter will enter the Cabinet. This announcement
will be in accordance with the programme origin
ally put forth at the time Of the Inauguration.
The correspondent Of the Express gives it also
as his opinion that Caleb Gushing ana Jefferson
Davis are undoubtedly the master spirits of the
administration, since the fate of Marcy. Cush-
ing, says the correspondent, sincerely believes
that the patronage of The government is saficient
of itself to control the majority of the popular vote.
He has fill confidence in the compatibility Of the
people, Davis has more honesty than Gushing,
but on the other hand is wholly unsound On the
Union question and rigid adherent Of he doc
trine of secession Between the two. Pierce will
bea fortunate man, if he escapes political peFdi-
ton. The Union Democrats. says the correspon-
dent, already begin to regard him as another Ty-
Ter. few months viii probably devclope their
plans Of action for the future.
The opinion is also expressed by this writer,
from the character of the foreign appointments,
that the Presidents candidate for the next Pres
idential nomination; and. as plainly, that he de-
s;res to secure the nomination BY an union OF the
ultras of both sections. How this game will re-
suit, time only will disclose. Many predict that
its success will be about equal to similar project
of John Tyler, aided by his fugleman Gushing.
who is now playing the same part for his present
chief
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

o., At the late election in Augusta county in
this State. TWO Democrats slipped in b. very
contemplate majority. !; was due entirely TO
the fact that 800 Wings in the county did not go
to the Pois--fJr the Democratic vote is not as
large as that given to Pierce at the November e.
lection. Notwithstanding this. the Democrats
claimed tremendous victory, aud By way Of sat
isiying themselves Of the fact. gave BIG dinner.
at which they drank at each other, con2limentei
each other, made Qualification speeches, and piled
up the highest SORT of agony. In the published
proceedings it is stated that Or. Harris Zone of
the elected) responded to sentiment in a happy
style, which caused roars Of laughter. as he de-
scribed the exc;tem sht which would he produced
in the Metropolis upon the arrival of the first
Democratic Delegate from Augusta" We pub
ish this important announcement that the people
Of Richmond may be duly prepared for the eek
element" which Dr.. Harris and his colleagues
are going to create when they get the. We
hope our Richmond contemporaries will N'arn the
city in time. Let the bells be rung, bonfires
burnt, city Illuminated and big guns fired. For it
is very evident there will be tremendous sex
element" We were in Richmond when Jenny
Lind came and we know what it is to stir up
that city. We anticipate most intensely inter-
esting time Of it when the Democratic delegates
make their appearance. We suppose huge del
egaton will be sent out to meet them and escort
them in. We shall send down special reportef
for the occasion. -Fredertch$b,tg .Ne,cs.