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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
The Veto ON the Nebraska Bill.

Southern Democrats are taking great delight IN
pointing to the vote Of Northern Democrats IN IA
yor of the Nebraska Bill This comes with rath-
er a poor grace from them, after, as the New
York National Democrat expresses il, joining
the Administration in the coalition with Freesoll-
ers and trying TO crush out the National Denoc-
racy." Their game is perfectly plain. They
hope to make political capital at the South by
contrast of the vote Of the two political parties at
the North on this question. They have played at
that game before, and by system of extraordlna-
nv humbuggery, known best to Locoiocolsm, have
come out winners, We admit.
Now, for our part, we have just about as much
confdencein the patriotism Ofthe Northern W hlgs
who did not vote tor the Nebraska Bill, as we
have for many of those Northern Democrats who
did vote for it. We would as soon, and we think
rather sooner too trust the rights OF tho South TO
the hands of the former than to the latter. The
Northern Wings were honest and candid IN their
course. The honesty and candor Of the Northern
Democrats, we have every reason 10 doubt. The
support of The Nebraska Bill was force work with
them-not 10 call il hypocrisy. The originator OF
the Bill was not inspired at first with any such l.
dea as that of Incorporating the repeal Of the Mis-
souri, restriction in it. The Administration fol-
lowed suit in its support from selfish motives-to
head of rival candidate for the succession, be-
cause it was impressed with the belief that the
Nebraska Bill was to be very popular measure.
But, even then it could only 90 it on the ground
that it was "a proposition in favor OF Freedom y
and ..that though the whole of Mexico were an
nexed not another slave State would be admit
ted into the Union"
After committing itself to the bill, the Admin
istration drilled and rallied its forces TO ITS sup
port-acluated by ambitious pride TO carry 1t
through since it had endorsed it as an Admins
tration measure. Failure would have been death
to executive influence. The frowns of executive
vengeance and the temptations of executive re-
ward. were freely exercised TO coerce the Demo
cratic members of Congress into terms, and many
of them yielded reluctant obedience. who this
day curse the Nebraska bill from the very bottom
ofther hearts. On the other hand, the Wings
were left free to follow and carry out the views
that local sympathies suggest to them against the
repeal ofthe Missouri restriction, just as natural
" as the opposite views preponderate at the South
In the one, case we have servile, deceitful sup
port of the Bill, and in the other, an open, frank
opposition. and that is about the amount after all
Richmond Whg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
Extra Session.

Il is rumored that secret call for an extra ses-
sion Ofths Legislature is circulating among the
members, and wants only few signatures more
to have the requisite number. The Richmond
Enquirer and Erdminsr dsnounce the movement.
This is rather unkind, as leading Democrats are
known to favor it., generously desiriugto give
their valuable services to the Commonwealth O.
gain nsst winter, for moderate per diem.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
rhe presldent,s Proclamation.

The Presidents Proclamation against the Gu
ban Fillibusters seems to be directly in the teeth
of Senator Slidel's proposition to repeal our neu-
trality laws. Gen. Pierce says. '',he General
Government claims it as right and duty to in
terfere for the honor of its flag" MIR. Slidell
wishes TO hand the business over to set OF ban
ditti. The Proclamation is also an official an
nouncement of the fact, rumored for some time
past, that another lawless scheme is on foot
When Mr.. Slidell's proposition was offered
in the Senate, the Union newspaper, the reputed
organ of the Administration, cordially supported
it, and the public inferred that the movementwas
favored by the President and Cabinet. But the
popular voice denounced the dsgraceful suggestion,
and now we have the President promulgatlng as
conservative document as could be desired
The Union, "to nothing true but change" of
course whips around, lauds the Proclamation, and
asserts that our relations with Spain care not Of
character to render volunteer and irresponsible
interference either reasonable or necessary
Happy Administration that has such an organ!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
settlement OF the Black Warrior Affair.

Settlement OF the Black W"rrior An"Ir'
The Washington Star of Friday announces, on
information for correctness OF which 1t vouches,
that the steamship Asia brought dispatches to
most of the European Legations, and it is pre-
sumed also to the State Department, announcing
the harmonious and entire settlement ofthe Black
Warrior Affair Spain RENTS the fine of S6,OOO
exacted of the owners of the ship, disclsims any
intention of insulting the American flag in what
transpred on her part in the course Of the affair,
and orders her regulations, &c., for the port OF
Havana to be so altered as will practically guar
rantee American commerce hereafter from La
bility to any such injury as occurred to it in the
case in question.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
Fins Farm Cor sale.

The attention of persons in search land is iuv-
ted to the advertisement Of Mr. Alex. S. Brown.
who offers fo' sale very valuable Farm near
Wythsfills. We regret toleasn that Mr.. Brown
contemplasss removal from tho Old Dominion,
which eanuot we'll sfford to spare her promising
young men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

.Jol,n Mitchell.

John Mitchell the distinguished Irish patriot
has lately been 10 Richmond and Charlottesville.
We learn from the Je6srsonian that he will de-
liver an address before the Literary Societies Of
the University Of Virginia, on the 29th inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
Court OF Appeals.

The causes from Judge Kenney's Circuit, ready
for trial on the docket of the Court of Appeals at
LewisburQ. will be argued on the 9th and 9th
DAYS of July; from Judge Hudson's, from the 9th
.o:the 10th. inclusive; and from Judge l.. P.
Thompson's, from the lth to the the oath, inclu
sye of the sanuo month.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
The Wheat Crop.

The Ilvages of the fy,o some other nsects,up-
OH the growing wheat in this county still continues
and our farmers speak very gloomiy about the
prospect The same accounts come to us from
most of the counties East Of the Blue Ridge, and
from some of the Western States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
Price OF Flour.

The stock of -four at Richmond on Friday last,
was very much reduced. Retail sales were made
at SsS to SO. At New York, on the same day,
an advance Of 25 cents took place, and 1900 bar
rels of Southern flour were sold at $3.50 to 1881.
A slight advance in Europe is reported by the last
etnamaY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
rn,.rs.,,nx and Nov.l E1hisition.

See ire advertisement ofthe Messrs. Woodro6e,
who are now giving exhibitions Of Glass-blOwing.
Spinning, Sc. at the Augusta Female Seminary.
We witnessed this exhibition in North Carolina
some months ago, and assure our readers thatitis
well worth visit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

b. The County Courts of Kanawha, Boone.
Giles, Nicholas, Highland and Fayette counties,
have all refused to grant licenses fur the sale Of
intoxicating liquors the ensuing year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

Tue New THREE CENT PIEcEs.-A new is
sue of three cent pieces has just be en- made,
of which have come into our hands, says the bal
timore Sun. There is some little additional Or
nament on the coin, but in other respects they ex-
ac,ly resemble the original issue. The improv
ment CONSISTS in The fact that the new issue is
silver coin, the metal corresponding in 9uT,ity
with the other silver coin of the United Stats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

o. We learn from the Charlottesville Jefer-
son;sn that Mr.. WV. Gibbs, late proprietor
Of the Wsgnssbossugh Hotel, has leased the
Monticello House, and will take charge oft on
the let Of July.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

n,- The Governor ofMassachusetis has appoint
ed julius w. Rockwell, of Pit;sfeld, as Uni
fed States Senator, in place Of The Hon. Edward
Everett, resigned. Mr.. Rockwell has been q
representative in Congress and Speaker Of the
Massachusetts, House Of Representatives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE "SPIRITs."-Qne
of the "medlums" was recently put in commnni'
ca tion with the spirit Of the celebrated and eccen-
trio Doct. Abernethy. to enquire what was thu
best of all medicines for diseases on the Lungs.
Loud and distincts raps upon the table slowly bit
prornily spelt out .A-ye-r-'-s- Cherry Pet
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

o. Nelson Fronzman, of Upshur. was COM
mitted to the Jail at Weston, Lewis county, last
week, on charge Of shooting al Mr.: jackson
of that county, with intent to kiB. The case
seems to be one of selEdelence. FIontzman was
formerly from Augusta. ~.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
Frost.

On Friday morning. the first day Of grns. sse
ground was covered with thin coating of FROST
so say some OF our country friends. Weaid not
rise early enough in town to get a sight oft.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
The MonthIies.

Mr.. Co~su has laid upon our table Putnam's
and HarpSrfs Magazines for this month They
are filed, as usual, with the ohoicast reading
atter.-4Prloe 25 cents each, or 50 a year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
Auctions

r. N. Cox, the Auctioneer, has been giving
series of evening entertainments in the way Of
auctions, for several weeks past.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

WHEAT IN ENeLANp.-A table is given in
Hunts Merchants Magazine, which shows the
average rates ofwheat per bushel for the last
562 years The highest was in l2IO when 1t
So. The lowest price in 1851, when 1t Was
3 Cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

BEAUTY OF REPUBLICAN ISsrIrUrIoKs.-Ws
find an incident in the Buffalo Commercial which
speaks volumes, and eloquent ones, too, in favor
Of the spirit and operation OF Democratic laws.
The Commercial says:
"The proceedings in Justice NerriIl's Court
were pleasantly diversified this morning by the
entrance in the office ofex-President FILLMORE,
in obedience to summons as juryman, with
which he had been served by Constable Emer-
ick"
The individual who so lately filled the high
est seat in the world, and whose tour through tha
country was one public ovation. comes into JUS
tees court like the most humble. in obedience to
its process. and presents his excuse why he can
not serve on the jury. And mark the excuse
Not that having been President of the United
States and therefore above such business, but,
like any private citizen similarly situated. begs
that his pressing engagements may be his ex-
cuse-C lereldud Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

NJ The Directors Of the Bank of Rockingham
have purchased the properly formerly owned By
Mr.. Tutwiler, in HarIisonburg, upon which oank-
ing House is TO be erected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

o. The Norfolk Argus states that fve hum
bred barrels Of green peas were sent from cry
to New York on "Wednesday bsfors last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
Bishop Johns.

This distinguished Divine preached in the E.
piscopal Church on Sabbath morning and evening
last, to large and delighted congregations
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

e1-Dr. Beverly R. Wellford, Of Frederick
burg, Va, has been appointed to the chair of Ma
terra Medica and Therapeutics in the Medical Col
feqe of Virginia. and DR.. Seguad, Of France, Pro-
lessor of the Institutes of Medicine, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

u-.It is gratifying and forcible fact that ev-
cry paper in Boston has spoken out against the
mob-murderers OF that city, except the organ Of
the Sumner and Philips demagogues.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

eJ-The Virginia and Tennessc Railroad was
opened on the 3Ist u,.. TO New River, the halfway
station from Lynchburg to the Tennessee line.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

as-The second trial of Lewis Montague for
,.o murder Of C. G. Thompson, took place a. Pc
teasurg last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

10 The editor OF the ST. Louis News saw
train of ten wagons from Illinois, bound tor Ne.
braska. on the 18th ult.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

o. Irish Potatoes are retailing at So per bushel
in the market ofRichmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07

SEcrARIAN BRoILs-STREEr PREAcHIre.-
There occurred at Brooklyn, New York, yester-
day evening, another sectarian riot, having its
origin in the street preaching evil which has for
some months past disturbed, to greater OF less
extent, the quiet of the Sabbath in some Of the
Eastern cities.
On the preceding Sunday, it will be remember
ed, there was some disorder at ore Of these assem-
blages in Brooklyn. This induced large body
Of persons to cross over from New York yester-
day afternoon, in procession, to attend similar
meeting. The consequence was a terrible riot
between the advocates o. street preaching and the
Catholics, whose religious creed was assailed.-
In the progress of the conflict two persons IA
policeman and boy) were killed and some Others
seriously hurt. Many arrests were made; and,
finally, the military companies were ordered out
torestore and keep the peace. All was quiet at
II O'Clock
The first accounts received here of this outbreak
were frigbtfully threatening, but, being evident
ly exaggerated, we awaited the authentic account
Of the affair which is above briefly recapitulated.
-.National Inteiligencer Of Monday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-07
Soil Analysis.

Analysis of soil taken from cellar next Robt.
Cowan's Book Store-made for VIM. B. Craw.
ford. grs;
400 grains operated on, 4oo.
Water Of absorption, " grs.
Stone and coarse sand, mostly lime, lo3 "
Fine sand, also calcareous, 2l9
Finely divided matter, separated by boiling and
filtration. ~ yrs. go,
CConsis.izg Of vegetable matter destrucaole
~, byhsst, - % ~
1Carbonate Of Lime, 20 ~.
Fine sand and aluminous earth, IL.
Soluble salt and loss, Ia
400.
VIM. B. BROWNE,
Maxis. 1884. Practical Chemist,
Augusta Female Seminary.
amount Of humus apparently very small, hpt
tested for. 4 trace Of iron perceptlble.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-10
HOUSE OF

TUESDAY Feb. z. 1854.
Mr.. White from the Committed for Courts of
Justice reported that it was inexpedient to amend
the license laws, so rs to invest the county courts
with discretionary power to grant or refuse IL
een-e II the retail of ardett spirits.
A bill to authorize a loan to the James River
and kanawha Company, for the purpose of ex-
tending their line to Covington, being the unfin-
ished business of yesterday evening, was taken
up and further considered, pending an amend
ment proposed thereto by Mr.. Garrett who there
upon, at the suggestion # Mr.. Anderson by
leave # the House modified his said amendment,
20 as to insert after the words 1.-The sum of in the
third line. the words following:
Eight hundred thousand dollarsr and TO loan
the same to the } omes River and Kanawha Com
pany, for the purpose of extending their improve
ment continuously from its present terminus 20
-. inthe county of Allegheny: but not more
than one half thereof shall be loaned to said Com
pany III any nnc year.
An unsuccessful motion was made by Mr.. Wi
ley to strike out the words .'to-, in the
county of Allegheny.
On motion of Mr.. Garnet. the blank in the said
amendment was filled by inserting the words
''liaynes' Farm''-Ayes 1l3 noes 1s-after a
brict debate.
Mr.. Moore, of Harrison, moved an additi n to
the bill, directing the Board of Public Works to
forcclose the mortgage upon the road, upon the
ihll"Te vi ne NoHlphny W pay 1T ltti'e III 'ho
loan; which motion, after Il iirief debate,ln which
it was opposed by Messrs. Anderson and Deane,
and sustained by Mr.. Moore, was rejected, with
out "a division.
Mr.. kemper then proposed, under a different
plrascology, an amendment having the anne OBJ
ject with that proposed 10y Mr.. Moore.
This amendment was op osed by Messrs. An
derson, Wallace and VERIFY ,and sustained by MIR.
kemper; after which, it was rejected. Ayes 30,
noes =.
On motion Of Mr.. Gnrnett, the cngrossed bill
incorporating the Medical College of Nirginia, was
taken up and read Il third time.
On lotion # MIR. VERIFY, a clause was added
t. the I'll declaring that in passing the act the
Legi> iaturr did not mean to east amy censure up
ON the Faculty of the Medical College of Rich
mouG.
The bill was then passed without a division.
Mr.. Fowler offered II resolution that no internal
improvement Till should be considered during the
night s~essions-pending which.
On motion of Mir. Rutherford, the House adj
iourned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-10
Interesting froln Europe

The following letter. SAYS the Washington STAR
which reached Wash ngton by the last EnnTean
mail, i from the pen Of one who was lpng altnozt
at the head If one of the first governments of the
world. His experience aud high reputation I'm.
der his views of great interest indeed. HIS let.
ter, translated. j. as fullossi
IL cannot see hog war between England and
France and Russia .au be- avoided. The Briti h
Ministry have strained every nerve tn prevent II.
but from present appearances altogether la VAN.
Ifonce fairly commenced. Heaven knows whele
il may end. The 4 nperor Nicholas l. "a man Ut
iron nerve. and Russian diplomacy J. more astuie
anl successful Than that OF any other natiOn.-
That he will peacefully surrender the principali-
ties. do not believe but if be should, the exer-
tons which be has compelled the Sultan to make,
can never be repeated. Ills object Is CONSTANT
nopie and Thu. successive Russian Emperors
have Kept steadily ia view. since Peters time.
''England Ias bad so bad "A harvest. in quantity
and quality. that there will be near Il famine be.
fore The next season. There are numerous and
per-eYering strikes among the workmen in man
Districts.
This may delay for years a contest of a diff
fereni character. The old Wing and I, nv par
are Fl, fe. They were both essentially ais
tocratie parties, mar-haling their forces under
the control of the landlord aud money interests.
next struggle in Europe Will be between the
Democratic and Arisiooratio elements. This
nay not bcc'lne serious for years, because the
over classes of the people still look up with aw-
nj respect 10 their ruprriorE. but come IL will.
There would hnvo been, aud yet may he a
powerful agitation during the next session of Par.
lament fof an extension f the privilege of fran
,hise. War with RUSSIA may, however, prevent
l."
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-10
MANAGER
3oth Annual Report of the 'Lynchburg Dorcas
Society"

In the presentation of this, their Annual Re-
port your Managers are deeply conscious OF their
increased obligations to that unseen hand, which
has so gently led them through the duties OF the
past year, with so few acknowledgements, and very
many pleasing limitations of his blessings on the
labor of their hands.
In his inscrutable providence, he has seen fit to
remove from our olrd one of our most highly es-
teemed and beloved 60 laborers but while our
hearts are saddcned anew by the remembrance,
"e rejoice to believe that she has Joined the ranks
IN a hoiler sphere, and pray tat her mantle may
descend on h II loved ones, who remain.
The Dorcas department of the Sabbath School
OF 18th Street Church, for whose benefit we are
prlncil ally engaged, has increased with astonish-
ing rapldity; aud while WI owe much of its pros
keTity to oar most efficient Super intendents, to
our Pastor we take pleasure in according the
honor OF establishing a system so successful in
Its operation, and which has given a powerful i'm
petns to every branch of this noble institution
Ills presence in the :. School, and MS stirring
Appeals to the membership, form he surest fouII-
aa'i'h the Tor real zation of our most sanguine
hopes Tor the coming year.
When we REQ! ganIzed, there was but S5.35
cent ia The Treasury short time afterwards
II d"iidtfoa of $1,000 from an Unknown friend.
wa "ta5ghtIn n by one Of our Managers. Through
all.lh'i-tl the proceeds of Il Concert, amounting
l" S6o.o0, was laid on our table-a third was the
nt"''I OF SlS.uO, roeceds Of anoti.cr Concert.
ana atter an able Sermon, delivered in behalf Of
'hi0 society by Rev. j. L. Edwards, we took up
a collection of Sl55.76. These. sums, with the
SUBSCRIPTIONS of our members, have enabled us TO
nqu,uate a debt OF some years standing to a sis
Ter institution, and the balance expended as fol
lows IN July loa2, "a children we're clothed
III january 1858, % i'll July. Is; and in the past
wv" months, 53; and a portion at each distribution
supplied with shoes and hats, by the untiril q Of
FORTS OF the Purchasing Committee. We have
led ana clothed the destitute, aud given assis.
lance as far as our means would permit to the
on el"u ana manned and now we close the delight.
~. ii'"9u-
-FOUR managers can again assure Won. that al
sno"Sh the Dorcas Society is growing venerable
rom age, not II whit has the hand of time rela ynl
It's energies. Nay rather has she added To ber
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-10

Mr.. Benton. on moving, the other day in Con-
gress, to appropriate S100,U10 to complete the
custom house at st. Louis, said that when he
first went to St. Louis, it was a French village
but now it has a population of one hundred thou
sand, and represents the commerce of Europe ON
its shores. and that ommerc is increasing eve.
ry day. But a few years ago it was his privilege
to have it made a port of delivery, and afterwards
extended the act to the payment of duties ut ST.
Louis. Three hundred thousand dollars were paid
in 1852; next year four hundred thousand dollars,
and the payment is constantly increasing. The
building was not for a-custom house alone, but
for court house. post Office, surveyor generals