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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.


TUESDAY, Dec. Misunderstanding to
adjournment on Thursday last. the Senate met TO-
day. There being no quorum, the Senate did not
proceed to the consideration of bills. After the
presentation of few resolutions of inquiry, short
time after assembling the Senats adjourned
House.-In the House, the day was consumed
in taking up bills on their first and ordering them
to their second reading
WEpNEsnAY-Senate.-A Senate bill prescrib-
ing certain duties for Commissioners Of the Reve-
nue., in relation to the circulation of small notes,
was taken up, read the second time and then laid
on the table.
After action on number of bills on their first
reading, the Senate adjourned.
HoBe.-Dills authorizing banks at several places
were passed There being no quorum, the House
refused to consider bills of general interest. After
action on few bills on their preliminary readings,
the House adjourned.
THURsDAY-Senatc.-A number of bills were
read first and second time, and referred to the
committee on Roads, SC. Nothing of impor-
lance.
Iowe.-The bill authorizing loan to the Jas:
River and Kanawha Company, with the motion
pending to reconsider the vote rejecting the sub
stitute submitted by Mr.. Lewis, was taken up on
motion of Mr.. Anderson and made the order of the
day for Monday next, at | o'clock.
A number of resolutions were presented and a
dopted.
A number of bills were ordered to be laid on the
table.
Enthusiastically business of importance
was transacted, and the Senate adjourned to Mon
day.
Ho,Se.-A communication from Mr.. John Y.
Mason. President of the James River and Kanaw-
ha Company, was laid before the House, by the
Speaker. giving information desired in resou-
ton of the House adopted few days ago.
A bill, authorizing the establishment of Bank
at Union, in Monroe county, was passed. and sent
to the Senate for the concurrence of that body.
After considering several bills on their second
reading, and ordering them to be engrosssed for a
third reading, the House adjourned
SATURDAY.-House-In the House there were
about fifty members, who sat about an hour, trans
acting such business as did not require quorum.
Mr. Munford, on retiring from the Clerkship,
delivered valedctory address.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

EMPIRE IN FRANcE.-The announcement Of
the establishment ofthe Empire in France was
made in most amicable manner in both Houses
of the British Parliament on the 9th instant.
In the House of Lords, Lord Malmesbury an
nounced that the French nation had seen fit tC
change the form of their Government from Re-
public to an Empire, and had elected the Prince
President Emperor Her Najesty's Government
had cordially recognised this election, which had
been almost unanimous, and the Emperor had ex-
pressed his determination TO maintain the engage
ments which had been entered into by his prede-
cessors.
In the House Of Commons, the same day, the
Chancellor of the EXchequer acquainted the
House that her Majesty's Government had re-
ceived information of the change in the form Of
the Government Of France, and that an Emperor
had been proclaimed under the title Of Napoleon
III ;" and her Majesty's Ministers, acting upon
the principle of recognising every de .tacto G "
ernment, had advised her Majesty to recognise the
new form of Government in France. At the same
time it had been announced to her Majesty's Gov
eminent, in friendly and unofficial manner. and
formerly and officially, that in accepting the title
of Napoleon III, the Emperor of the French did
not in any way wish to assert an hereditary claim
on the contrary, that his only claim was his hav-
ing been elected by the people of France; and he
voluntarily declared that he entirely accepted all
the acts of the Governments that had taken place
from 1914.
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MYSTERY Of rvs ENGLISH CoRY Market
The sue eesSidh of mysterious transactions is at
tracing Considerable attention in the corn trade
Agents are employed by unknown principals to
pt:5chase wheat and flour in large quantities in the
continental markets, aud to sell it at a dead loss
in the English markets. The amount already sac
rihced by these transactions, which are all cenduc
ted by cash payments. is estimated al no less
sea than 100000. The system commenced, as
nt rs can be ascertained about tho middle ot Feb
ruary last, and continued till after tho harvest,
when 1t ceased for short tilae. Latteriy 1t has
Secomrnenced and it is at this time 10 full acIon
Upon careful consideration of all the circum-
stances, there appears to be no reason to doubt
that the object of the unknown spendthrft is po-
litica one ; aud the fact that France is the only
eouatry where none of the purchases are made,
likes the suspicion upon Louis Napoleon, who has
an evident interest in keeping the price OF bread as
low as possible in the French markets, and who
finds that the facility of Cutting the English mar
ket with foreign grain enables him TO attain that
object indirectly, With greater secrecy. and at q
lesser cost. than by direct interference with the
corn resde in France itself.
Curious as those facts are in themselves. they
afford mattel for further and most grave reflection.
The same power which now, for purpose of It's
own, creates among us an artificial cheapness and
plenty, may by and by find it conducive to its IN
terest to cause artificial dearth and scarcity. I'm
der the present system, which exposes our mar
kets, more than those OF any other country in the
world, to the Vaccinations of foreigners effects Of
most serious character might be produced, be-
fore we could hardly be aware of what was going
ea. We trust that the vigilance of the Govern
ment will 10 directed to this subject and thai
means will be devised to secure the country from
a surprise, scarcely less distressing than war itself
by means of ostensibly commercial operations
London John Bull
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Dzspoyls,t RAMP ANT IN AwERIcA,-We have
two despotisms in this free country. There is
the absolutism of woman over man, and there is
the tyranny of fashion over woman. The first is
of the nature of a mixed despotism. The most
imperous fair one can occasionally be wheedled
Or fattered, or beguiled into letting husband
have his own way But the tyranny of fashions
is thorough, ptiless, unrelaxing No coquette
was ever half so cruel to an adorer as fashion is
to the coquette. No belle is as whimsical as fash
ion. No sighted beauty can be as relentless in
the hour of her fancied ascondancy, as fashion at
her annual return to power. 1t is told, that when
certain Persian monarch limped, all his courtiers
limped In harmony, So fashion can do nothing
so absurd but that her subjects will initiate IT.
This winter she prescribos flowing sleeves, and
every woman shivers from wrist TO elbow She
demands an open bodice, and lace chimisettes
come up. Just as, few years ago, she ordered
tight sleeves for thin or fat arms respectively
or as. few years hence, she will decree dresses
cut high in the throat, whether the throat is ugly
or pretty. perhaps whether there is any throat al
Philadelphia Bulletin.
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FaoM EuRopE.-By the steamer Pacific, which
arrived at New York on Saturday with Liverpool
dates to the 18th of December, we learn that
breadstufs in that market were declining Wheat
had declined Cd. and Flour Is. Corn, to arrive,
sold at 81 to Sos. Breadstufs closed on Tuesday
rather frmer. Irish Bacon had declined Is to Is.
Beef and Pork scarce and wanted. In Manches-
ter. business was somewhat better.
The opposition to the Ministry was increasing.
The debate on the bud get had been postponed till
Thursday the 10th. Political news generally
peaceful and satisfactory.
Napoleon's income has been fixed at twenty-five
millions of Francs. The French Princes have
been allowed dotation of one million five hun
bred thousand francs.
The new Empire had been formerly recognized
by England and all the Continental governments
A vast company was forming in France to gov
ern Algeria.
The Moniteur says 500 political prisoners have
been liberated since August.
The Kaffir war continued without prospect Of
termination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

THE ERUPTION OF Mount ETNA-Accounts
from Sicily state that the eruption which com
menced on the Doth of August still lasts. causing
alternate hopes and fears, according to the increase
or diminution in the quantity Of lava that shoots
forth from the fiery mount. The new crater thai
opened on the Sth of November, pouring forth. a
fresh current, had up TO the 9th descended as fal
as the VOLTA della Sciancato, five miles distant
from Zafrerana Etnea. The mountain continues
to send forth loud reports, and to shoot up globes
Of thick smoke, intesp@sed with fms ashes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

NIosaUiroEs IN DEcEMBEn.-The New Or
leans Picayune of the 2Sd ult., discussing on the
present mild winter, says
Here the weather is Of the most miserable ,mur
XIV. hot, damp nature imaginable. The mosqui-
toes. which we f1ndly tlattered ourselves few
DAYS since had disappeared for the season, are now
buzzing and biting harder than ever, apparently
invigorated by their short repose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

THE AFFAIRS OF EURopE.-The New York
Courier AT no period since the coup d etal
of Napoleon, twelve months ago, have the affairs
of Europe commanded so general and so close at
tenton as at present. All Europe is under an un
defined and yet undeniable apprehension that its
peaceful relations which have been preserved es-
sentialy unimpared for thirty years are soon
to be broken up. This all is held to depend upon
the will of single man and that man is univer-
sally distrusted. No reliance whatever is reposed
in the professions of Louis Napoleon, and great
importance is consequently attached to the slight
est indications of his future policy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

JApAN.-It is estimated by an article in De
Bows Review, that the trade of Japan with this
country, if she opens her ports, will be worth
more than 5000, 100000 annually. This is more
than the entire value Of the annual exports of the
United States to Great Britain. The population
is put at SO 100000. The Empire consists Of
three thousand eight bundled and fifty islands ly-
ing off the coast of China, having an area about
equal to that OF Germany. including Prussia and
Austria. or about six times that ofthe State of
Nnw York:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

o. We observe that q reorganization of the
Wing party in Mississippi is in agitation by some
Of the Wing journals who desire to cut loose from
all utilization with the Union Democrats on account
of their having united with the Secession Demo-
Gratis in voting for Pierce. They are particularly
urgent to separate from all connection with Gov
Foote whom they supported and elected to his
present position. Should they now leave him, the
Governor must fail of his election to the Senate as
tho majority Of the Democratic party is opposed to
him. 1t seems very probable that his confident
prediction in the Senate of his return to that body
will not be realized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

o. The Internal Improvement bills pending be-
fore the House of Delegates of Virginia ask for
appropriations amounting in the aggregate 20 Sl2.-
4OS AGO. Of which S. 1853 900 is for railroads. (a-
lowing one million only to the Coyington and O.
hio Railroad j So, l25, 300 to canals, navigation
companies, &c; and $924,69O to turnpikes, plank
roads, roads, and bridges The yastness of the a
mount, and the variety of objects proposed, will be
likely to defeat all appropriation of money for this
purpose at the present session, if indeed previous
appropriations for similar objects have left any sur
plus in the Treasury of the State applicable to
further grants
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

&C. The present scarcity Of Silver is supposed
to be owing to the shipments of large amounts OF
five franc pieces to the East Indies. The London
News saws cit may be as well to mention that
the movement is perfectly in the due course Of
trade. and chiefly caused by the demand for coin
for circulation in our vast India possessions, on the
arrival in which the metal is duly melted down
and coined into rupees for the East India Compa
~,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

The FRENCH AT SAMAYA.-It is stated in
some of our exchange papers, that an officer Of the
French Marine had arrived at New York directly
from St Domingo, and that he had confirmed the
report Of the unressted occupation of that port by
the French naval force, adding that large rein
brcements were daily expected-that the conquest
of the island was designed-and that the Emperor
Of the French was prepared to hold his present
acquisition (aUd Of course those to be made here
after, also,) against the whole world, and by the
entire force Of the Empire lift should be found
necessary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

The MATTER ExPLArNED-It seems by the
following Geographic despatch from Washington
to the New York Herald, that Mr.. Dixon was al
lowed to take his seat in the Senate, not because
he was simply entitled to it, but for fear of the
consequences politically if his Just rights were de-
Ried him -
at is believed now that the majority in the
Senate will recede from the determination to con-
tlnue Mr.. Merrlwether in his seat, they being I'M
der the impression that such course would give
Kentucky irretrievably to the Wings"
In other words, we take this to be concession
of unquestiOnable right, founded upon an apprecia-
ton OF that public opinion which, In the end when
put to the vote, will always manifest the sense
and justice of the American people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

SPIRITUAL CONVENTIONAL convention Of
about 200 spiritualists assembled in the Masonic
Temple. at Boston, no the Doth. The first propo.
sition reported came from an individual named
Townsend. who suggested that the spirits through
the mediums present Should be invited to designate
who should preside; and in case of their refusal
then the convention could follow the worldly plan
ofchoosing for themselves This proposition was
overruled, and an organization effected. by tho
choice of officers. The Rev. John NJ. Spear read
spiritual communication he had received the night
previous, recommending plafarm for the con
vention, and promising new and beautiful revel
atoms. which would shortly appear. Other things
equally sensible, were said and DONE all going tc
prove that insanity and folly stalking abroad al
monday, in the city of Boston.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

nr;- Late advices from Sonora, by way of the
CITY of Mexico, state that the contest between the
Federal forces and Count BoULBoN, the leader OF
the French Expedition, had ended in the entire
defeat and surrender of the latter with all his forces
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

O. Our readers will perceive from the synop-
sis OF Congressional proceedingsn another column.
that Senator CAss has offered resolution calling
for information in reference to an alleged inrac-
infraction of the CLAYToN-BULwER treaty, Of
4th July, 1850. The terms of this compact are,
in part, as follows:
The Governments of the United States and Of
Great Britain agree "that neither aciW ever obtain
or maintain for itself any exclusive control over the
ship channel which it designed to construct -
and, furthermore that "neither will ever erect or
MAINTAIN any ratification commanding the same,
OR IN THE VICINITY THEREOF or OCCUPY or for
Hju or COLOMBO, or assume 10 exercise any dominion
over Nicaragua. Costa Rica, the Mosquito Coast,
or any part Of Central .4merica," &C., sc.
A Geographic despatch TO the New York Elk
press, assumes to settle this matter very summa-
rily:
s.The new British colony Mr. Cass speaks of is
the island of Rautan, and other little islands off
Honduras, which the British people resident there
have, ,rithin t,co gears past, constituted into a
sort of colony for sctgovernment, lvhich has been
recognized Jy the Home Government, Great Brit
ain. These islands were British islands prior to
the Treaty of Washington, and in exercising do
minion and authority over them, Great Britain
exercises no ne,c authority nor dominion, but only
what she had before. For some years they were
Under the British Colonial Government at the Be-
lie. but this government at distance was incon-
venient, and the people, therefore, resolved them
selves into colony, which has been recognized"
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Revolving Tables.

The New York Tribune says
"Sinpular results are obtained in this city from
very simple application of the nervous fluid, ami
NAL magnetism, or whatever may be the agency.
10 brute matter. Let party Of six or eight per-
sons sit around common pine table for twenty
minutes to half an hour, with the palms OF thell
hands held flat on the top CT the table: 1t Is not
necessary that their minds should pay any atten-
ton to the process, or conversation be suspended
but presently the table becomes so charged with
the mysterious fluid, that it begins to move; then
rise from it, push away your chairs, Still holding
your hands near, though it is not necessary 10
touch it, and it will turn round from end to end;
and even proceed rapidly about the room. without
any visible agent, on which excursions the persons
must bear it company, or the current is broken and
the movement stops This simple experiment
may be easily tried; it requires no faith and no
physical or moral strength and the result, with a
table that is not too heavy, is pretty sure to fol-
low''
The experiment has been tried with complete
Success at Raleigh, n. c., and our friends OF the
Weekly Post give the following account oft:
''The movements we have witnessed, under
circums tances precluding the sbllty of collision
or misconcepii,n; have cen 50 long continued.
that the most sceptcal were brought TO admit that
the phenomenon was demonstrated, and that lis
cause is profoundly mysterious. In order that the
experiment should fully succeed, it seems neces-
slry to use light table, placed on surface where
it can meet with little friction, and that as many
operators should take part as can conveniently SIT
around it without contact with each other. The
hands; in dry state, should be laid with open
palms upon the table. and kept steadily in one po-
stion, without touching one another, and the feet
ought to be kept at such distance as to allow the
table to move freely. 1t will sometimes rock to
and fro, but will generally turn as if on an axis,
doing so by spells, and changing its position rapid
lu from one mart of the loom 10 anOtler.N
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

N1- The Winchester stage will hereafter arrive
at this place at night instead of in the morning.
In consequence of the new arrangement, the Nor
thern mail will reach us some twelve hours later
than heretofore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

How TO SUSTAIN WIG PApERs.-Thc Lou
sville Chronicle knows how this is to be done and
takes occasion to engghen the public on the sub
ject. Our impression is that his doctrine is ortho-
dox; yet we may be mistaken. We should like
to see it tried to its fullest extent in our behalf
The leading and Influential Wings of each coun-
ty should take time and trouble to go around "a
mongst the people and impress upon them the du-
ty of taking Wing paper. If they do not fully
succeed upon one trial in getting up list, they
should try again and again, until Meydo succeed
The leaders should do it. II is their duty
When the rewards and hOnors Of party turn up,
they are the men to get them, and they should be
willing to share the labors well as the honors of
success lfthis was done honestly and faithfully,
the Wing papers would flourish, and Wing prin-
ciples would grow in proportion to the extension
of the circulation Of the papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

eS- The Deaths in the city of New York du-
ring the year 1852, (the last week being cstima-
ted are stated in the New York Tribune to have
been 81 .55S; of which number 4.6I2 were men,
4 ,042 wmcn, ,S6S boys, and $685. girls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

s+"The Whole Hog" was killed at Wester-
lev. r. l., last week. 1t weighed 1850 pounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05
No- Tho Mechanics Institnte Of Ohm. at cinciu

eo- The Mechanics Institute of Ohio. at Cincin-
natl, have awarded their Diploma to AYERS
CHERRY PEcroRAL the, widely celebrated rem
edy for Colds. Coughs and Consumption. This
honor was richly merted by the Inventor Of that
Invaluable medicine which has secured not ONLY
the above commentator, but also that of the most
eminent Physicians in this, as well as the highest
medical authority in other countries. And what
Is far greater encomium On its usefulness, is. that
= has won It's way to almost every ireside of the
American People.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

nrs. The United States Senate has confirmed
the nomination of JOHN AMBLER, as Marshal OF
the Western District of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05
Concert.

Mr.. j. DYER, blind gentleman from Philadel-
phia. will rive a musical entertainment at Union
Hall, on Thursday tomorrow night, He comes
amongst us highly recommended as vocalist
The Louisville Journal says: "Mr. Dyer's voice,
whiloso powerful as readily to fill the largest room
has a richness and mellowness which causes its
tones to fall gently upon the ear and softly win
their way to the heart" Another Western paper
says: "He is considered by many to be superior
to the celebrated Russell" We bespeak for him
a crowded house. Doors open at halt-past SIX o.
clock. Admittance % cents-chlldren half price
o. A meeting of the Staunton Bible Society
was held at the Methodist Church on Sunday
niuht last, service at the other churches being o.
mited that all the congregations might attend land
tie hcu.e was filled to OVERLOOKING. PIKE Pow
ERs, Esd, presided, and addresses were delivered
by the Rev. Messrs CHENowlrH, CAsTLEMAN
and SMITH. The following gentlemen were e.
lected officers for the present year REV. JOHN
WILSON, President ALBERT q. CARRIER and ).
ALEX. WADDELL, Vice Presidents; ROBERT
CowAN, Treasurer; SAMUEL COLEMAN, Secreta-
ry; A. NJ SIMPSON, j. c. CoyEL and ALEX.
TAYLOR, Executive Committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

G5- The last advices from Liverpool state that
the price of -four had declined Cd to I'd per barrel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-05

&C. Governor JOHNSON has appointed the fol
lowing gentlemen to constitute the Directory
of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institution, fol
the ensuing year.
Col. GEORGE BAYLOR, of Stanton
ABsALoM CoINER, Esq,
SAMUEL B. BnowN, Esq, of Augusta.
Hon. W. c. BROWN, of Preston.
JAMES H. SKIsNEn, ESD, of Staunton.
Isaac LErrwlcH, Esq, of Wythe.
SHEMuEL GoDw1N, Esq, of Alexandria.
Ill Democrats The last three named gentle
men are re-apponted from the Board of 1852; the
four first named are instead of DR.. F. t. STRIB-
LING, THOMAS J. NICHE, Esq, and X. W. STE
vENsoN, Esq, of this place, and CHAs. s. LEWIS,
ESQ.,, of Harrison County.
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no Amos LAWRENCE, of Boston died suddenly
IN Thursday night last.