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St. Mary's beacon., 1854-05-04
CIGAR MANDATORY.

TIME subscribers are extensively en-
u gagged in manufacturing CrGARs in
Leonard Town, st. Mary's county, with
q view to furnishing merchants, hotel
keepers and others in this section of the
State with their supplies, at price far
below that paid by them in the cities, for
similar article, and upon satisfactory
terms. Orders are solicited, aEs. will be
attended to with promptneSs. Relying
upon our country friends to aid US in our
new enterpri<e-we ask trial.
5Ia .s HARRIS & CAVALIER. 8
Leonard Town. April 81, l854-tf. .
St. Mary's beacon., 1854-05-04
WHITE OAK TIMRER.

"a Large number of White Oak trees
n suitable for ship timber &c.
Apply to subscriber at Charlotte Hall
p. o. st. Mary's county, nd.
VIM J.CARTWRICHT.
March S0th 1e54-6
St. Mary's beacon., 1854-05-04
EXECUTORS SALE.

DY virtue Of an order from the Or
- phan's court. The subscribers
viii offer at public sale at the store, of
VIM: II. fariton, in the Factory district On
Saturday the 10Th day. of April next.
One negro girl Kitty aged 4 years. one
negro boy George aged 5 years. ~
TERMs.--An approved accepted draft
at 9 months, or Note with approved se-
curity i months, payable at the Saint
Mafy's SWING Institution. Sale to take
place between the hours Of III O'Clock
: N. & I p. m. ....-.
JNO. ri. BEAN
JNO. A. CAVALIER
ALEXR. T. MARTIN.
Executors Of Dorcas Bean.
March 3Oth 1854.
St. Mary's beacon., 1854-05-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the
~ subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Saint Mary's county
in Maryland, letters testamentary on the
personal estate of Thomas Smoot, late of
said county deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the proper vouchers thereof to the SUBJ
scriber on or before the Odd day of De-
cent er next otherwise they may by
law be excluded from all berefit of the
said estate. Given under my hand this
23d day of March, 1854.
BENJAMIN G. HARRIS, Exec.
March Esd, 1S54-4t.
St. Mary's beacon., 1854-05-04

- Eha8 IS III = - AA
THE VIRGINIA HOUSE.
Mo- 4 SourH cALvERr STREET.
tsJsw doors seiow fAs lMassxnl
- BALrrMoRg, SD.
THF subscriber would call the stten-
- ton Of his old friends Of 81 Mary's
county, and is citizens generally. 10
the fact that he has enlarged. and tho
roughly renovated and improved his estab-
lishment. 20 that il now presents unrl-
vailed facilities for the accommodation ol
transient custom n will M permaneni
boarders.
His old friends know ham too well IL
require any assurance that every aiten.
tioa will be paid TO the coinfort and
convenience OF his guests.
Board SIPS per day.
e C. E.GERTON ST.
March 10th 1S54-tf
St. Mary's beacon., 1854-05-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE IS hereby given that the
~ subscribers have obtained frum the
Orphans court Of Saint Mays counly,
in siaryland. letters Of administrations on
the personal estate of John L. Raley,
late Of said county. deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the said de-
ceased. are hereby warned to exhibit The
same, with the proper vouchers thereof,
to the subscribers on or before the 18th
day of October next, otherwise they may
be excluded by law from all benefit ol
the said estate. Given under our hands
this 18th day Of April, 1884. b-s4ss
THOMAS WEiKLIN, , ,a
RICHARD COTTON. Ao" 70
April 18th, 1S54--4w. :.
St. Mary's beacon., 1854-05-04
JOHN B. ABELL

March 10th. 1a54-30d
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
The walk,,r E,,,,,,,,.,.r,.

The late news from California gives different
account of the lillbusters under Walker from that
received previously through Mexico. Instead Of
being defeated and hunted down by the Mex-
cans, as reported they were in reality the victors,
and, having received reinforcements. no doubt
proceeded to the conquest of Lower California
1t is to be regretted that the first account was not
correct The party were neither more nor less tn; n
baDditt of the worst sort, and the fate of robbers
is what they richly deserved. They are entitled
to no sympathy from the Government or people Of
the United States. Those who engage in such
lawless expeditions not only incur guilt them
selves, but bring the whole country into disrepute
in the eyes Of the world. aG
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
War In Europe.

The late news from Europe leaves little room
to doubt that great war is about to break out
The Ambassadors Of Russia at London and Paris
were in daily anticipation of orders to withdraw,
and Napoleon has taken preliminary steps towards
marching an army of70, 200 mon to the assistance
of Turkey. Fighting on the Danube was still
going on to limited extent, though with success
to the Turkish arms. The Persians were object
ing to fight for the Russians, and the Wallachi-
ans were said to be in rebellion against Russia.
It's not surprising that England has hesitated
about embarking in a war, the consequences of
which will be so momentous to her; but it would
appear that she can hold back no longer. She has
also her troubles at home, the great advance in
breadstufis, having caused bread riots in some
paris Of the kingdom, whilst similar outbreaks in
other directions are anticipated. Hs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
covington and Ohio railroad.


We regret to observe the course that some pa
pers, for which we feel great respect, have pur-
sued towards this Improvement Since the de-
feat of the wide gauge scheme in the House of
, Delegates, its advocates seem to have applied
all their Efforts to prevent any appropriation what
! ever for the benefit of the Railroad The chief
: argument urged by some in support of this policy
is, that the Board of Public Works cannot be safe
ly trusted with the expenditure of so large sum
Of money as will be necessary to complete the
work. This argument, however, applies with
some degree of force to the other works in which
the State is interested, and we are certainly moi
prepared to arrest the progress of all of them.-
We admit fully that if the Board become corrupt
or use the funds confded to them for improper
purposes, it would be better for the interest of the
State for Improvements to be abandoned until the
Il evil could be corrected. But there is no danger
from this source so long as the people, or their
representatives, ara uncorrupted, the Legislature
having the power to remove members of the Board
Of Public Works at any time. 1t is well, also. t.
watch these officers. as well as all others, with
vigiant eye, and their acts of malleasance or mis-
feasance should be exposed but until improper
conduct is clearly established against them, and
the Legislature proves recreant to its duty, we
think it unwise to distrust them to the extent pro-
posed. e h
All persons admit that if the Covington and O.
hio Railroad is ever made, it must be done by the
State. Connecting important points, it will pass
for the most part through thinly populated re
gion, where the means, nor any considerable por
ton, can be obtained by private subscription
The money furnished by the State must then be
eonfided to some set of men, and, little as we de-
sired the election of the present Board of Public
Works, we see no reason to dstrust their personal
honesty. We sincerely hope that those sentiments
may finally prevail, and that great State i'm
prOyement may not be permitted to anguish with
out adequate cause.
The Lyuchburg interest is probably bent upon
the rule or ruin policy. Having been ,hwarted
in reference to the gauge, its champions seek to
deprive all other sections of the State of the bene
fits which they sought to mouopoze. They are
lavish enough in voting appropriations for works
leading by their own doors, but evince contrac-
ted spirit towards the State at large. Equally
unrsasonably are those members of the Legisla
ture who wish to place all the great Improvements
Of the Commonwealth on the same footing with
their mud road projects. Unless appropriations
are granted to every turnpike proposed. they
threaten to vote against aud defeat such works as
the Covngton and Ohio Railroad. The various
bills now before the Legislature involve an apprc-
priaiion Of eight millions of dollars, and one en-
,husastic member, we observe, is in favor Of
granting the whole, on the principle, perhaps, of
oil OF noRs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
LamentabIe Occurrence.

The house and kitchen Of Mr.. James Pelter on
South River, about two miles below Waynesbo-
rough, were consumed by fire on Tuesday night,
the 24th ult, and shocking TO relate, an old negro
man, his wife, and their son, twelve years of age,
persisted in the flames. A young man in the en-
ploy of Mr.. Pelter, was the only white person on
the premises at the time. Hewas aroused from
sleep by the cries ofthe negroes he supposes, and
rushing out towards the kitchen found it envelop-
ed in flames. The bodies of the negroes, who
occupied basement apartment in the kitchen,
were entirely consumed. They belonged to Mr.
Abel, of Albemarle, and were hired by Mr.. Pelter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

From CALIFoRNIA.-The steamer Northern
Light arrived at New York on the Oath ult from
Aspinwall. The dates from San Francisco are
to the 3lst December.
A second battle had taken place between the
Lower Californians and Capt. Walkers compa-
nv, In which the freebooters were entirely sue
cessful, routing, with about thirty men, force on
the opposite side of over one hundred. The guns,
ammunition, and field pieces of the Mexcans were
captured. The invaders had taken new courage
and confidence from the circumstance that the
Anti had arrived with reinforcements, who have
probably joined the original party.
The Governor of Sonora has issued proclama-
ton to the people of the State, calling upon them
to take up arms against the fillibusters. He calls
them pirates and robbers, and adds, "Let them
perish to the last man, as an example to other
thieves and rascals who may attempt to initiate
them"
The Sacramento Union says an expedition is
being fitted out in that city, and that certain mer-
chants are engaged in it. A company is being
formed to proceed to the seat of war. ~
The agricultural parts of the State were -four
ishing. but there were complaints at the Mines
The San Francisco market was dull, and all
kinds of produce on the decline. Supplies album
dant and increasing.
The Shasta (Caifornia) Courier gives the fol-
lowing explanation of the real object OF Walker
and his associates.
"We have been cognizant for months past,
from evidence in the handwriting of MIR. Walker
himself of the fact that this effort would be made
and we know that the great inducement held out
for persons to join the expedition was The prospect,
in the event of success of obtaining deeds to large
tracts of paluable land in the conquered territory
They are, therefore, nothing more or less than
land robbers on an extensive scale; and all those
professions about sympathy for an oppressed, neg
ected, and injured people, desire to develope the
resources of the territory, &c., is mere claptrap,
food for Buncombe."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
WEDNESDAY, FEBRuARy i, 1854.
The TERRITORIAL BIZ.

~ In our remarks last week on the bill introduced
in The Senate by Mr.. Douglas for the organization
sfNebraska Territory, we gave that gentleman
credit for sincerity in the ptotessed design to ex-
tend over the Territory the provisions of the Com
= promise measures of 1850, instead Of the act ad-
:, uniting Missouri into the Uuiou. Some persons,
however, suspected the Little Giant" of trick
upon the South. The act of 1920, known as the
missouri compromise, not having been expressly
sfepeaed, 1t was thought that slavery would there
fore be excluded from Nebraska, which lies north
Neflatitude thirty-six and half degrees. so long
as it remained Territory. la this view Of the
case, the provision that the people Of the Terrific
Try, on applying for admission into the Union,
might decide whether they could come in as free
or slave State,- was a barren concession. But
Mr.. Douglas and the Committee of'whch he is
chairman, have indicated their sincerity, in pro-
posing substitute for the BILL dividing the dis
-frict of country into two Territories
land Kansas-and formally declaring tho act Of
1890 imperative. o asa2e 2o .'' +'
~ The question is now fairly presented to the
country. The bill neither authorizes nor prohib-
its slavery in the Territories, but merely gives
shareholders the same right there that they would
have had il Congress had never legislated on the
subject. 1t may not be matter of practical i'm
oportance to the South to have the prohibtory law
repealed so far as Nebraska is concerned but it is
thought very desirable that the principles of the
sCompromse measures should be fully established.
The only reason why slavery does not exist at
This time in some of the Northern States, as for
nerly, is, that the people did not fiud it pro6ta-
bic; and for like reason it is not probable that
she institution will be introduced into Nebraska,
or any territory north of the Missouri compromise
line. The only point, therefore, worth contend
ing for is the principle involved. g
e Much curiosity is felt to know the policy of the
Administration with respect to the bill. We
have seen that the correspondence of the Enqui-
arer regarded it as movement designed to embar-
rass the President. The Union newspaper, how
ever, advocated it as originally presented, and
warmly opposed Mr.. Dixon's amendment which
repealed the objectiOnal section of the Missouri
act. But now. since the Committee on Terrific
briss have adopted the amendment and ncorpora
tod it in the new bill, the Union cordially goes
,'forit Mr.. Smith, of Virginia, has moreover, AN
lnouncsd in the House Of Representatives that the
Administration are in favor of the bill as amend
ed Washington letter-writers state that some
prominent Southern politicians, including Messrs
Houston and Rusk, of Texas, Mr.. Bell, of Ten
nessae, and Mr., Badger, of North Carolina, viii
oppose it These gentlemen, it is said, take tn,
ground that the faith of the South is plighted t.
the preservation of the Missouri Compromise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
SNORT Line Railroad.

q The proposition to authorize the Central Rail
road to construct straight road from Richmond
to Charlottesville, which had passed the Senate
by large majority, was defeated in the House Of
Delegates on Friday last, by vote of 81 to Il
The Richmond Mail of Saturday, says:
We deeply regret the action which was yester-
day taken by the House ofDelogates on the subject
of this road. 1t is of course vain to lament over
that which is done and passed beyond all control
it may not be entirely Improbable, however, for
us to appeal again to members not to permit the
the bill to remain Enacted upon, but to take it
fom its resting place and pass it as the Senate has
done. a rfi
The arguments in favor of the scheme were
well adduced by Mr.. Christian Of Stanton, du-
ring the discussion yesterday
On Saturday, it will be seen, the vote postPc-
ming the bill was reconsidercd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
pnt,,nm,s Monthly.

The February number of this popular Magazine
has come to hand. The contents are: l.Wash-
ington's Early Days, (illustrated,) 2. Modern
Greek Customs, 8. Places of Public Amusement,
Glustrated) 4. Memoirs of DR.. Boron, 5. Boarding
Schools, French and others, g. Notes from my
Knapsack, Number /, z. Austrian Salt mines, g.
Annexation, 9. At Rest, 10. The Mayfower, H..
A Pot Pourri of Poetry and Parody, IL. The La
test Historic Doubt: The Problem of the Lost
Prince, l3. Stage Coach Stories (continued,) H.
Editorial Notes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
The BedInl Debate,


An interesting debate arose in the United States
Senate on Monday week, on the resolution of
Gen. Cass calling upon the President for nforma-
ton in reference to the mission of NJ. Bedini to
this country. All the speakers denounced in
terms of just indignation the popular tumults
which that individuals presence has occasioned
in various places. Gen. Cass stated that Bedn
had been sent to the United States by his gov
ernment, after consultation with our Charge at
Rome, who expressed the opinion that the repre-
sentative would be kindly received. He also said
that he had investigated the charges against Be-
DIM, of being chief agent in the murder ofBassa
and Others at Bologna, and was satisfied that there
was no truth in them whatever.
Mr.. Dawson concurred in the sentiments utter
ed by Gen. Cass, but spoke precisely to the point
when he said that these disturbances did not in
dictate American feeling. In every instance it
had been foreigners who were guilty of the out
RACES, and from fear of mourning their dspleasure
and losing their votes, they had been permitted to
injure the character of the country.
MIR. Weller was the only Senator who mani
tested any disposition to defend the rioters, al
though he disapproved of acts of violence, and on
ly paliated the offence on the ground of the exas-
peration excited by the alleged conduct of the
Nuncio.
Bedini. it seems, was not regularly accredited
10 our Government, and Mr.. Marcy has refused
so recognize him as diplomatist. He merely
brought letter of introduction from the Pope to
the President, being charged specially with the
duty of visiting the Roman Catholic Churches in
this country MIR. Marcy has done right, there
fore, in not receiving him as an ambassador; and
if he had been sent here In that capacity the mix
ed character of his mission would have been ra-
ther offensive to republicans who are not used to
a connexion between Church and State. But un
der no circumstances could the mob be justified in
acts of lawless violence, and it is gratifying dat
they have been severely rebuked by the Senate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

SEcr,nrAE ExcIrEMENr.-The New York
Journal of Commerce says that there is an acrl
monious, reveugefu state of feeling in that city,
between large classes ofboth Protestants and no
manists. which justly excites apprehensions Of
future evil. The Journal adds:-
An ominous circumstance to be considered IN
connection with this subject, is the rapid organl-
zaton Of Societies, adopting secret slgns,) with
the avowed purpose ofoPposing the Roman Caih-
olics in case of collision. Occasionally, all the
mechanics in manufacturing or other establish
ments Join these organizations en- nasse. The
most conspicuous societies of this character are
..Tbe Guard of Liberty" which is now said to
number 1000 members, and the know Moth
ings.n which probably number as many. The
m0rder of United Americans" is rcputed to number
about 1000 members. Cooperating with the
above. or coinciding with them IT. all essential
points are many Germans. Orap gemer, or Irish
Protestants, and number Of italians.
The social incongruity here presented, Of one
portion of citizens arrayed against another with
hostile intent, may he the precursor ofuntold evils.
By no possibility, can any good result from IT,
Better that thousand lives were lost by Casualty
or disease, than one in religious strife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

The CoUp DE ETAT IN SPAN.-The WASH
ington correspondent of the Philadelphia Amerl-
can says it is believed our government is fully In
formed of every thing in relation to the contem-
plated coup de etat at Madrid. This scheme 1t
is said, will receive, and docs receive the counte-
nance and support of Louis Napoleon, who is de-
sirous Of seeing his brother-n-law elevated to the
Spanish throne, not because more liberal system
of government will be adopted thereby, bu. be-
cause it will be, in many respects, advantageous
to him to have his near relative established as the
ruler of Spain. 1t is part Of his plan to unite
Portugal intoone kingdom with Spain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
CoNrIRMArIoN OF REDFIELD.-A special CORE

+ CoNrIRMArIoN OF REDFIELD.-A special cores
pondent of The Baltimore American, writing from
Washington on the Goth, says'-.
The nomination of Mr. Redfield, as Collector OF
the Port of New York, vice Bronson, removed,
occupied the Senate in Executive Session nearly
two hours and half this afternoon. The debate
is represented to have been of quite an excited
character, at the conclusion of which the nominal
ton was confirmed-Ayes So; nays 8.
|. The Senators voting in thenegative were Messrs.
Badger, of North Carolina; Benjamin. Of Louisi-
ana Bell. of Tennessee; Dixon, of Kentucky
Dawson. of Georgia Jones, of Tennessee; and
Thompson, of Kentucky all Southern Wings. :,
Messrs. Seward and Fish. of New York, both
spoke in favor of the nomination. All the Sena-
tors of Free Soil tendencies voted Aye
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

SMALL NorEs-The Legislature is still ham
mering away at the "shinplaster nuisance" as 1t
is called. The collected wisdom Of the State has
been much agitated on the subject. We have
been waiting very patiently for results-preferrnrg
rather 10 watch the grand denouemcnt than the
steps hy which it is attained. The latest kink,
we believe, is to require persons to take oath that
they will not circulate small notes-as If there
were not binding obligation on every man to up
hold the law without swearing to do it. Moreo-
yer, if the swearing system becomes too common,
people will come after while to regard none 9TH
er than those laws which are sworn to. So that
to make all laws elfectual the oath system will
have to be generally introduced. However. as
things cannot be much worse than they now are,
we shall look on anything as an improvement.
The Baltimore Sun has been very busy of late
trying to create the impression that the law works
beautifully in Maryland. We happen to know of
one instance in which it was violated, within
few weeks. The Sun can have chapter and verse
if it wants it.
1t is evident that something must be done, and
soon. The people expec. it. VIII the Leglsa-
ture please hurry it Richmond Mail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
"Flush Tinaes.v


We invite the attention of our readers to the
advertisement in another column of MIR. Baldwin's
book called "Flush Times in Alabama and Mis-
sissippi" We have not had an opportunity OF
perusing the volume, but having read some OF
the Sketches as they originally appeared in the
Literary Messenger, can endorse all the compl-
mentary notices it has received from the PRESS =
Nearly ten thousand copies of the work have been
sold already, and the demand for it is steadily in
creasing. There is some danger that in coming
time, when Mr.. Baldwin's literary fame is fully
established, the same dispute will arise about him
as that which agtated the ten cities Of Greece, in
reference to the birth. place of Homer. The Lex
ington papers speak of him as formerly of that
town, Winchester and Buchanan put in their
claims, and zoe contend that he was Staunton
boy. To settle the controversy then, we state
that he was born in Winchester, resided for a
while after he had grown up in Lexington and
other places but reared and educated in Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
Breadstuhs.

Since the late arrivals from Europe, there has
been general rise in breadstufs in this country
Even before the arrival of the Atlantic, which re-
ports still further advance abroad, flour sold in
New York at 1925 to $3.50, and wheat at $2.45
to $255. This is said to be the highest price
evor obtained for wheat in that market.
in Richmond the prices are quoted at 1915 to
50 for -four, and los to $500 for wheat. The
Wig, having realized its prediction that wheat
would command $500, now begins to talk about
$500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

Oo- The Commissioners of the Revenue for this
county commence their operations day. The
assessment Of property dates on this day, the LIST
of February, and it is important that taxpayers
should hear the fact in mind.