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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

.vTHE LONDON C0MMIsARIAT" II nder this
CAPTION the last number of the London Quarterly
Review publishes curious and interesting article
showing the quantity Of food Of all kinds annually
consumed by the population OF London, which
numbers about two millions and a half The first
article of diet considered is fish. The number OF
fish consumed is literally lnnnmerable. Of fresh
herring alone The number sold in the London
market is ,225. 100000. The fishermen Of the
single port OF Yarmouth, every night during the
herring season when the weather is fine. ''shuul ,
upwards ui so square miles OF nett The great
llsh market is al blingsgaie, which has acquired
ceraiu kind of reputation throughout the world.
The live stock market is al SInIthfeld, famous
as the place where martyrs suffered at the stake
in former times. The whole space allotted 10 this
market is between six and seven acres, and here
9 iS2 6U9 oxen, sheep, calves. and pigs were sold
during the year 1858. OF this number 320o54
came rom h., Continent, Holland furnishing 246,-
O. and Ru a,-3. Snc- the adoption of
S Robert Ppeis tariff, the Hoi auders have Turn
ed then attention To the raising oi Stock TOR the
| London Marker, Thus showing The Influence If
one country in modifying The occupaih'ns OF the
people ofanuher. Lu large number of animals
are slaughtered at distance from London aud
brought to the city by railroad. sumo canning
ven IrDm Aberdeen, Scotland. The number is
thus greatly increased, and the total value is estl
mated al IL 100000.
OF Wild BIRDS domestic fowls, hares, rahbi;sss&c
the number consumed in year is said 10 be D.
10000 As many as 10000, t. $4,000 Iarks
are often sent up 10 market together. From Us
tend IN Belgium. (lhe place where The sanders
and SouIe Diplomatic Congress lately met) uu0,-
0O0 rabbits are annually transmitted Ia London.
The city is supplied with milk lrum 2O.OU0
c.ws in the metropolitan and SUBURBAN daire>, and
also from the country, eighty miles distant.
Tie marnet gardeners IN the vicinity cultivate
every inch OF ground. They search their plants
or blight and ungi with a microscope, and des-
lruciive insects are dispatched by The aid otoads,
purchased at The rate oI xix sill!ngs a dozen J
Sill these gardeners cannot supply the market.
and in one night 10 tons Of green peas have been
brought from France.
We pass over other articles of diet to get to
'ihe staff Of lfe" Ii is estimated that Al ,I60,-
900 Ioayes OF bread, Of two pounds weight each,
are consumed annually, and pretty neara thousand
mIOn lunbers OF ale and porter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

TIE CAsINEr AND THE PREsiDENr.-Some
Of the New York papers have discovered that the
Cabinet is aboct to be dissolved E; that Mr.. Marcy
is to 90 to England, Mr. Cushing is to be Secre-
tary Of State. and Messrs. Campbell and Guthrie
are to 90 into retirement 1t is evident that 'our
special correspondents" have returned to Wash
inuton. and in the dearth IT authentic news they
mast invent tremendous exetemenis' ofSonle kind.
Ii is Mi improbable that. if Me- Buchanan shoulc
retire. Mr. Marcy may desire To I'LL his place but
a column of very AUTHENTIC improOahlllues has
often been buil by an imaginative correspondent
ri, a much smaller loundation.-Ledger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
Graham,s Magazine.

The December number of this highly popular
periodical has been received. 1t is the closing
number of the volume, and the publishers promise
great Improvements for the coming year. Now
then is the time to subscribe for this excellent work.
The price is So per annum. but we will furnish
the .Magasine and the Spectator 10 any new sub
scriber for 3d. Send in the names.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
Fine Chewing TOBACCO.

We are indebted to our friend, Mr.. J. B. Evans.
for a supply Of fine Chewing Tobacco, of Thorn
as celebrated ..Jujube" brand. 1t is not bad to
take, as all will testify who once roll sweet NOR
sci Of it under their tongues. Mr.. Evans keeps
on hand a large and excellent assortment OF T.
bacco, Segars, Snuff Sc, ana can suit the tooth
aud taste Of all lovers Of the weed. Give him a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
.EXenti0e.'

This is the title of neat volume published by
Fetridge s Co., Boston, to whom we are indeb;-
ed for copy. The book is made up of several
entertaining tales and number of short poems, by
'Effie Alton" and will be an acce ptable contri-
button to the stock of light literature Just issued
BY the book publishers. for the benefit Of those in
search of winter evening entertainment Sold by
r Cowon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

CHINESE NOT Competent TO GIVE TESTING
NY AGAINST WuITEs.-The Supreme Court of
the State of California recently made very i'm
portant decision upon the admissbiiy Of Chinese
testimony in the courts of that Stale. A white
citizen Of California was indicted Tor murder and
convicted on the testimony of Chinese witnesses.
He appealed on the ground that by the State law
regulating criminal proceedings, "no black or mu-
latto person, or Indian, shall be allowed To give
evidence in favur of or against white man. -
The tiouinves,igated by the court was, wheth-
or, under either of these descriptions, and if any,
under which natives of China must be cIaSsed to
make them incompetent to give testimony in crimi-
nal cases against whites. The opinion of the
court. delivered by Chief Justice Murray, was
that Chinese are not competent TO give testimony
against whites, in the courts of California. and ac-
cordngIy the verdict in the case was set aside.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
1.onaon aunrterlr Review.

The October number OF this publication is one
London Commssarai. 2. Church Bells, 3. The
Present State Of Architecture 4. Siluria. D. Gold
smith, e. The Eclipse OF Faith Il. The House OF
Commons and Law Amendment, s. Samuel Focle.
Republishcd in New York, by Leonard Scott &
Co., al SIS year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

o. We are requested to call attention to the
advertisement of Weller s. Leopold. They will
sell off from now until the 9Th Of February their
large stock Of Clothing at greatly reduced prices,
and sumo Of it at prime cost
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
Il. &. D.

What action will the Democratic Convention
take on the Know Nothing question? Will they
say anything? Dare they say anything? The
Democratic papers have been loud in their denun-
citation and abuse OF the American party, and we
are anxious to know whether they have spoken
the sentiments IF the peope-thai's all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

o. At the recent meeting of the Central Rail
road Company in this place, Mr.. n b. Hal, OF
Richmond, was elected director, Mr.. David An
derson having declined reelection. The other
officers are the same &c last rear
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
Election OF Teller.

James n. Montgomery, Esq, has been elected
Teller of the farmers Bank at Lewsburg, vice
Mr.. S. Norvell, resigned. Bad time to connect
yourself with Bank, friend. All expected to
suspend before long.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

o. The Banking House of Selden. Withers s.
Co., Of Washington city. have wound up
Whether they can pay their liabilities is a que,-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
Now Building.

We notice that preparations are making for the
erection of new building on Main street, INN :
diately above Mr.. Hardy's Carriage Shop
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

CATHOLIC Church DIFFICULTIES "A serious
difficulty occurred al Hartford Connecticut few
weeks aro. between the Roman Catholic Bshup OF
lhr diocese and the Catholic peuPIe OF that city.
Father Brady, popular priest. of Hartford. came
under he ban Of the Bishop. and when he died
recently tue Bishop refused him Catholic burial.
The people Of his flick. however. and several Of
The nrrghb riaI clergy. assembled and performed
All The usual rites. and inferred the remains ~ the
Catholic cemriery. in spite Of the Bishops au-
horjly. The n. Y Courier & Enquirer says:
The open rebellion against ecclesiastical die
aipn in Buffalo. in Covinglon. in Utica, aud in
Illrifrd, are indications not 10 be mistaken that
the Catholic Church organization cannot. in lis
workings. run counter to the popular will with the
same security that it has always been able tu do
in tie old world 1t has checks which II knows
nothing OF abroad, and which are not 10 be disre
garded and it finds these checks not only in the
social elements which surround it, but IN itSlOwn
BISON. In This last case. this spirit of insubOrdi-
nation has been manifested not only by the laity.
but by the priests, and this lends it The greater
Significance. Several Roman Catholic clergy of
standing participated in The act Of resistance, and
were willing agents in carrying out the desires oi
the people This is in direct oppugnance to the
whole scheme Of Roman Church government; and
we shall look with interest 10 the ecclesiastical
action. if any, which will be taken upon the sub
iecl -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
The Convention.

1t has not yet been announced where the Dem
ocratc Convention will assemble; we suppose,
however, al Union Hall. If we can get within
hearing distance we will endeavor to give our
readers report OF the proceedings in our next
paper
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
Sale OF Property.

Mr.. Judson Mccoy sold his dwelling House
and Lot, lately, to Mr.. Joseph n Woodward for
the sum of $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

O3-The foreign news published in this paper
will be found highly interesting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

The SoULE AFFAIR.-The Courier des Etats
Unis has version of MI Soue's affair with the
French Government different from any other
hat has appeared. 1t says Louis Napoleon's in
s,ruc.ions to his police were as follows:
"In case Mr. Soule Shall daclare his intention
to enter France, to tarry long or short trme.
he must be notified that his sojOurn in France is
forbid.
"In case the Minister of the United States
to the Court OF Spain shall simply demand to
traverse France, in order to reach his post, rise
his passport.
II states that Mr.. Sonic was not absolutely for
hidden to enter France, but merely requested to
remain in Calais twenty four hours, or until the
passport officers in that place could communicate
with Paris.
If this versiln Of the affair is correct it fully
explains what has been the retraction of the French
Government.- Boston Daily .Adreriser.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

Oo- The Richmond papers report the price Of
superfne -four in that marketss fss 10 s..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
A Large Bell,

A bell weighing eleven hundred pounds has
been placed in The tower of the Lutheran Church
in this place. This bell will tell US the time of
day and night when the clock machinery is at
tached 10 it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

BIRD-EGGING on THE PAcFIc.-A gentle
man who is somewhat given to the study Of orni-
thology, in letter written from San Francisco,
gives sone very interesting and surprising facts
in regard TO an Important trade carried on in the
markets Of that city in the eggs of sea birds. He
states that the FaralIonps de loss Frayess. a
group of rockey slets, lying little more than
twenty miles west of the entrance to the Bay OF
San Francisco. are the resort Of innumerable sea
fowl, known by the fishermen as ''murres. p
These islands are almost inaccessible, and, with
single exception. are unjnhabted. They,
therefore, very naturally afford resort for great
multtudes of birds. Some time since cOmpa-
ny was organized in San Francisco for the pur-
pose Of bringing the eggs Of the INJURIES to mar
ket. An imperfect idea of the numbers of these
birds may De formed from the fact that this COM
pany sold in that city the last season. period Of
less than two months, July and parts Of June and
August more than Eve hundred thousand eggs
All these were gathered on single one Of these
islands. and, in the opinion OF the eggers, not
more than one egg in six of those deposited on
that island was gathered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29
Street Improvement.

Laborers are now employ ed breaking rock to
McAadamize portion Of Main street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

TRIAL OF DR.. THOMPSON, AT CONVICTION
The Richmond Dispatch contains report OF the
evidence So far as taken upto "Wednesday last,
in the case of DR.. VIM. b. Thompson, charged
with the murder of Miss Agnes Pharr, OF Ale
ghany county, in March last. a large number Of
witnesses on the side of The Commonwealth have
been examined and their testimony uniformly
bars strongly against the innocenc, OF The accu-
sej. The evidence shows that the accused had,
Tor some time previous To The death oil Miss Pharr,
been under an engagement ut marriage win her
that he did moi intend To fulfil his engagement
that he was repeatedly guilty oi laisehoud con-
corning the engagement and oiher Iuatlers-iDat
he asked an acquaintance, on the day she was 10
be lured. It he vas gong To see that gal plant
ed"-ihal he had procured strychnlne short tlme
before her dealh--that he had furnished her wiih
dozen pills at the time OF her last sickness, "a
mjngst which was large aud suspicious ole.
which he directed she should lake Iast-tbai he
rtp~a'e dly exhibited reluctance 10 have post
mnften examination Of Miss phar; on une 0cca-
sion ewarkng that il poison should be found IN her
stomach 1t would nol Tx Tie charge ul ad!Dlis-
Ierlng il ON him. US other doctors had been to see
her-lliai he was undoubtedly the person VINO
had scducej hrr-and that all the circumstances
and manner OF her death leave moi doubt that II
was produced fran: The effects Of sirychn.ne The
testimony introduced 10 behalf OF The prisoner. 81
Ter as il las Jean taken. contains nothing Baeri
ally affecting the ivrcr of the large amount against
hn. The intelligent correspondent OF The Dis
p1icl. however expresses tnr 0pnl0n tnat the Jl-
~ viii not agree IN The case, and seeIus to lhinh
such result will he Produced more IRON the per
snnal cast of the jury ihan r1n any want OF con
yncing evidence The father III Mss p. Rev.
D. &. Pharr. died On NJ 'ndiy morning the 2oh.
while the trial was progressing. His death was
n doubt produced by his aill'clon Of mind un,f'
the distressing and .dissracefuI proceedings dis
closed by Ibis trial.
The bells of Covinglun were tolled after md
ght to announce the deathof Mr.. Pharr, and n
Thursday the 2ist, The court adjourned at noon S
mark respect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-29

o9- Congress meets next Monday.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-28
COMMERCIAL EMBARRAssMENrs IN ENGLAND


The London correspondent of the New York CONNER
cia Advertiser writing under date of the 9th instant
says:
Great excitement has prevailed among the CONNER
cia public during the past few days in consequence Of
critical adyices from Liverpool regarding the standing Of
Mr. EDWARD OLIVER, Of the largest shpowners and
merchants at that port. His liabilities amount to
eco 900 sterling, between three and four millions Of
dollars, while the value of his ships and other property
is alleged TO be 81 100000 sterling For the present.
however, his engagements standing over; and the
question whether he win be carried through or be obg
ed finally to suspend hangs upon the decision of Of
the banks and leading firms Of the place. commit
tee Of inspection report upon the validity Of his assets
and the safety of making him any further advances
Should the resolution be adverse several other houses
both in Liverpool and London, will be brought down
" Meanwhile the bills Of one large firm in the Amer-
trade have been returned unpaid namely, those Of
Messrs. JAMES McHEsRY & Co. This firm have specu-
lated largely in cotton corn and other produce and al
though they reported year ago to have made large
sums their credit has been shaken during the last six
months by the knowledge that they have refused to
ccpt bills to the amount of than 100000, drawn
upon them within that period from New York by party
regarded as their agent the plea being that these drafts
were unauthorized. s4,
The suspension has been announced this afternoon of
Messrs ALLEN ANDERSON large house in the Ameri-
provision trade, with liabilities estimated at 000
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-28
READING A LOVE LETTER.

An incident of simplicity is afforded by the following
little story, told to contemporary by friend, in whose
words it is given:
MoLLY our housemaid, is model one who handles the
broomsc like sceptre and who has adherence for dirt
sympathy for soapsuds that amounts to passion. She
is bustlipg bright eyed checked Hbernan who how
ers book shelves making upon papers,
goes hsng for worlds conquer the shape Of
undusted and unrighted corners.
One day she entered library In confused and
tain quito different from her usual busting way. She
stood the door, with letter between her thumb and finger
which she held at arms length, she had gunpowder
plot in her grasp In to inquiries
she answered: &S
An, phase yer honor am poor girl and ha mt much
srnn and ye phase yer honor Paddy 0Rey and the
better than him doesn't live in ould Ireland has been after
writin of mea ethera love leher phase yer honor an
an
We guessed at her embarrassment and offered relieve it
by reading the letter St she hesitated while she twisted
piece Of cotton in her fingers
Shurs she resumed, " an that's just what want but
isn't gentleman like yersef that would be knowing the
secrets between and here she twisted the cotton quits
nervousy fit i'll phase yer honor, while yere reading it,
so that may not hear it yorse il yen put this bit Of
cotton In yer and stop up hea and thin the
crets III be unknown to YER
We hadn't the refuse her and with the grayest
face possible complied with her request
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-28

TO the imea return, which win be by the end Of Sep
tember" As the transports return the Turkish
trops will embark that they may reach the Crmea
before the bad weather sets in.
Baron HISS entered Jassy October I'd at the head Of
an Austrian force
On the 22d September to the delight of the inhabitants
Of Galatz the first merchant vessel which had entered
the port in four months arrived The Danube open
between Gaatz and the Suina, but opposite to Isaktch
there Russian bridge which connected Bessaraba
with Danubian island.
ASIA
Adyices from Trebizonde September 10th, state that
Gen. Andronikof with superior force had fortified him
self ct Arzughet The condition of the Ottoman army
on the Tschurskou is not satisfactory The Russian out
posts had advanced to Antschiklss Schamyl has aban
doned his projected plan upon Tfis, and will cooperate
with the Allies on the Circassian coast.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-28
THE AMERICAN ARCTIC EXPEDITION.

The following interesting extracts are from a
private letter written by an Officer on the brig Ad-
vance to a friend in New York. 1t is the latest
intelligence from the Expedition
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-28
THE pRINcIpAL1rIEs AND THE DANUBE.

Letters from Rustchuk of September oath to re-
all doubt to the intentions of 0mer Pacha One
part Of the army will remain in Gaatz and Brailow and
the other will march to the coast Of the Black Sea- All
the roads leading to the Bulgarian coast crowded
with infantry, cavalry, and artillery Many thousand
wagons are supplied by the peasants for the conveyance
Of the provisions and munitions The troops receive
double raions but are obliged to make double marches
as omer Pacha to be in wait
when the transports that took the
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dreds, If not thousands and obtained many eggs
would have laden our boat fire, made upon the sand
from the fragments Of broken oar roasted for
rich repast Of ducks and eggs mortal need
wish With water and the other neccssares which
good steward had the precaution and kindness to put
aboard our boat made toddy and tea and enjoyed
feast In short time win make it business to
lay in large supply of the different birds that abound
Of principal articles Of food and luxury
during the winter. They win be shot and strung on
specimens have been shot. Our collection already
bers five species The lestr Arctic iagor the skera
Of the Iceanders is beautiful bird The stormy petrol
followed high latitude 81, and almost imme-
datey afterwards the maulemoke of the whaers took its
place. Our slow advance has enabled collect inte
resting facts to the Of the guls and petrels
Thus far get on happily and wel-each one in every
way seeming determined do his best to further the
great object of the expedition, while every opportunity
embraced Of making contributions TO different depart
ments Of science Our decks present quite interest
ing and amusing appearance. One is busily engaged
sewing pemican bags another hamsacks, another lniRg
buffalo robes with Indarubber CLOTH spread upon the
ice and snow, &C., while the carpenter is with great dill
gence at work the "Forlern Hope" Our net brings
up many little curiostes out of the deep, while guns
and then give bird for preparation The regu-
laons Of the ship enforce rigid system Of domestic dis
cplne Our only quarresome companions are our dogs
who keep up continual snarling and swapping and
day passes that does not bear witness to the
Doctors heavy Arctic boots flying in the air. preceded by
unlucky puppy who may have been unfortunate
to be too little disposed to show fair play The Doctor
being remarkably fond Of their dogshps tits astonishing
to the affection they hold for hm and he is almost
always sure to excite their eaousies and raise fight
when he shows any favors-
The officers and Of our little party fare alike, and
the products Of our guns shared equally We look
anxiousy for the events in store for and If the res
toraton to sympath1ing world and devoted family Of
the man Who Drawing pers for the worlds good IN ODE