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SALE NJ FURNITURE.

SHALL offer for sale. on Tuesday September
Il 5th. at my residence IN this place. variety OF
we'll kept HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE, comprising, among other arti-
cles. several SETS of Chairs, new :ofa, dining
and other Tables, an excellent Kitchen Stove.
Bedsteads. Parlor and Chamber Slaves. &c. Sc.
Also guod .HILCH coy and variety ut
Garden Vegctables. The sale will commence at
10 o'clock a. NJ
| also offer at private sale well made k"eka-
way and Harness in excellent repair ana one
horse Wagon.
havea FIVE ACRE LOT in the Northern
part of town. furnishing several good sites f.r
building and convenient tor paslurage, which ann
willing to sell on reasonable terms.
b. NJ SMITH.
Staunton, Aug so, 1854.
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"WEDNESDAY, AUGusr 30, 1854.
expenditures of eovernment---5Ir. Le'eher'


Expenditures of Government---FIr. Leteher'
The Richmond Eramiaer publishes a state
nent of the appropriations made by the last ses-
sion of Congress, and says that the sum total en-
Goods the annual schedule of expenditures OF any
wear sisce the adoption of the Federal Constitu-
ton. With fifty thoOsaud men engaged III Mt.
polk's war with Mexico, the annual expense OF
the government were less than under the present
peace establishment. The appropriations for the
current fiscal year amount to the enormous sum
Of $50, $4,000,
These are startling figures fot the Democracy,
who promised us so much in the way of rettench-
ment and reform. Mr. Letcher felt so when ne
undertook, while discussing the Army bill, to
throw the blame upon the few Wings in Con-
rress The ''real Democratic party" of the
House, ne said were not responsible for the ex-
travarance, but it was the Wings, and a fraction
ofthe Democratic party acting with them, who
had voted the appropriations. The Lexington
Ga-stte comments appropriately upon this remark
of Mr. Letcher, and asks if the Democrats, besides
hayirn large maorites in the House and Senate,
had not also President Of their own party, under
whose hand the bills had to pass. Mr.. keltt,
South Carolina Democrat, raised the same objeo-
ton at the time Mr. fletcher preferred his charge,
putting the posing question, whether, when there
is large Democratic majority in the House, that
majority is not responsible for the meaures adoP-
ted by the House?
Mr. I.etcher attempts to discriminate between
the real and the spurious Democracy. The coun-
try, however, knows no difference between them.
They have cordially embraced as a brother every
man who called himSelfa Democrat, without re-
gard TO his political faith, aud they must all stand
or fall together Every Democrat claims to be
real" Democrat, aad it is impossible tor us to
decide which is right.
This gratuitous assault upon the Wings by Mr..
Letcher. is rather ungracious. Perhaps, as the
Wings have treated him with much kindness, he
thought it necessary to exhibit some extra zeal tor
his party. in order to maintain his standing among
them. The only test of orthodoxy generally re
CURED by them is, that man shall fight the
Whirs. and Nh Letcher could thus fully esab-
lish his right to be considered a real" Democrat
But the Examiner gives him rub, nevertheless.
In a recent article headed ''Wire-Work," that
paper Informs the public that some six or seven
Virginia members of Congress. before leaving
Washington, entered into combination to secure
for themselves various offices Of heaOr and profit;
and one Of the number, ''who IS quite terocous
upon all sorts of Congressional frauds, is to be
Secretary of the Treasury or full Foreign Minis
ter" And, by the way, this explains the mys-
terious circumstance to which we alluded last
week. that suudry Democratic papers heretofore
keen for Sir Letcher as their standing caadidate
for everything, now advocate other persons for the
office of Governor
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

NXJILI. be sold at public auction. to the highest
w bidder on "Wednesday 27th September mert,
At the late residence of Simon Cupp, decd. on
Thorny Branch, miles west of Sangersvllle in
Augusta county, all The Personal Estate Of said
deceased consisting in part of the following arli.
cles. viz IS head of work Horses, Colt, Ia
head Of Cattle, % head Hogs, 10 head Sheep,
Road Wagon, Plantation Wagon, horse Gears,
PIoughs, Harness, and various ether farming i'm
pIements. Wheat, Rye, Oats, Corn Hay, all the
Household and Kitchen Furniture and variety
of other articles too tedious to mention.
TERMS-A credit of nine months will be
oiven on all sums over five dollars, the purchaser
executing bond with approved security; on all
sums of five dollars and under, the cash will be
reouired. JOHN KARACOFE, Admir-
Of Simon Cupp, decd.
AUG. 60. 54.-tds.s
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Strengthen the stomach.a--The grand beside
ratum promoting health az ,ns staso1 o. 'ns YEAR
arouse the liver from torpdy, and to expel from the
bowels all unhealthy secretons This should be done
by some gentle medicine that in its action VIII NOT de-
bate thesystem impair the nerves or becloud the nat
ural spirits, for which purpose know Of no remedy
ever yet invented that begin to approach IN encaey
the celebrated Premium Bitters, manufacturer rom
mond city, and sold throughout the country by apothe'
carries generally These Bitters peculiar to the sum
taken according to directions, are sure cure Dys;
pcpsia, Diarrhea, Dyscntery, Cramp Collie, Cholera
orbus, Aguc and Fever, Sour Stomach, Nervous Head
ACHE and almost every other affection arising from i'm
purity of the blood or dsordered stomach To those
who have not yet tested the superiority BakersPre-
mium Bitcrs, as a family medicine, over all others
known to the civilized world say lose no time in do
ing So they will afford almost instant relief Try
them by all means.
Price 50 cents per bottle. For sale by T. r. .b'
BsKRfDGE, Staunton, and BIBB Wills, Charlottes'
tiIie Aug. 8, 1854.
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REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENTS IN EuRoPG.-
The Paris correspondent of the National Intellis
gencer, ia his letter Of the 18th, says:
.Iu Belgium the refugee republicans of France
have been observed TO be particularly active OF
late, thinking that the insurrection in Spain was
about 10 afford them the opportunity for which
they are so impatiently waiting to do something
in their line in France. Poor deluded men! 1t is
known that many French exled democrats pro
ceeded to Madrid just before the insurrecton broke
out there, and gave the Spaniarcs some practical
lessons in TIE art Of revolution, the building and
defence of barricades, SC. The accounts state
that several of these Jealous teachers were found
killed at their posts on the barricades week or
two ago. Signs are numerous also that the dem
ocras of Italy think their time has come to throw
off the Austrian yoke. 1t is indeed quite reasona,
BILE to expect that a revolutionary movement will
be attempted this fall or winter. As the 'Aus;ri-
an flag has moi been united to The French flag
in the East, it is doubted 10 what extent French
influence will he excrted TO prevent or repress
such attempts"
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DEATH OF Mormon PArRIARcH.--The
Deseret News of May 25th, chronicles The death
Of John Smith, Patriarch Of the Mcrmons, IN the
73d year Of usage. twenty-five years ago he
was dying of consumption, and was given up
hy the doctors but he was miraculously restored to
lie, according to the News, by embracing Nor
monisn. for" says that sheet, although the
weather was so cold al the time, that the zee had
to be cut, he was no sooner ordaineu an Elder
than he commenced to gain health and strength. :"
He underwear, many vicissitudes Of fr'une-was
expelled by mobs twice from Missouri and twice
from Illinois The News concludes glowing
eulogy upon his character with the declaration
that he administered $3.50 Patriarchai Blessings,
which are recorded in seven large and closely
written bucks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
The sIoSIullen Robbery.

The Hon. Fayette McMnllen, tits said, is a.
bout to institute suit against the Richmond and
Fredericksburg Railroad Company, for the recov-
cry of $l700 lately stolen from him on that road,
The JYhig says: The action will be founded
upon the cause which led to the necessity Of his
travelling in hand car from the cottage, and that
cause Col. Mem. maintains was created by the
oversight or neglect of one of the cOnductOrsofthe
company who failed to inform him in time of his
intention to leave the car in which he travelled at
the cottage"
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Trial OF DIR. Thompson.

Tie trial of DIR. William B. Thompson for the
murder Of Miss Agnes e. Phau, OF Covington,
was commenced beiore the County Court of Allie
ghany, on Monday the 2lst inst. The prosecu-
ton was conducted by VIM. Keen, Esq, Com
mOnwealth's Attorney, assisted by VIM. IL. Ter
rill, Esq, Of Bath-the defence by Thomas j..
Niche, Esq, Of this place, F. b. Miller and S.
j. Baker. The Greenbrier Era publishes re-
port of the testimony so far sit had progressed, in
which we perceive no new development Of facts.
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FEM pu,r AprlrniA The Philadelphia cor.

LIFE IN PnlLADELrul, The Philadelphia cor
respondant Of tho I}alumoro American. in his let
ter Of Wednesday last, snys "On Monday, nh
old and highly respectable gentleman, while pas
sing along the street, becoming hcwildcred by
rush Of blood to the hond, staggered aud fell
Several young rowdicr IN Tho ooghborhood Jaw
him, and surprising him 10 be drunk. seized him,
and putting cord around hs neck began to drag
him through tho slroea, The poor man so'Scd
the cord and by winding II round hin thumb and
fingers. could only prevent " from choking h'n'
to death. AT this juneIufe iva men. one lalhe'
of one of the boys cae up. aud would you bol lovc
it, took hold Of The rope and dragged him along,
calling him drunken old fool Tho Old man was
finally released, not however until h's thumb
was cut through 10 the hcsh. Aud all tina hap.
pened on bright morning IN tho proud city oil
Philadelpbia.p
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From EURoPE.-The steamer Asia arrived at
New York on Thursday last, with three days
later intelligence from Europe. The Russians
continued their retreat from the PrncipallteSand
the Turks were closely following them up. Rus-
STA has given up to Austria, and by the immediate
evacuation of both Moldavia and Wallacha, has
prevented she advance of her forces. Austria
subsequently signed an engagement with France
and England TO insist ongu guarantees offuture peace
from Russia, and not to be satisfied with the
restoration of the statu quo. This, if it be Con
firmed will prove an important concession to the
allies From the Baltic there is nothing but a
repetition Of the reported stunning of Bnmersund
The allies have probably taken possesson OF the
Aland Islands, but details are still wanting.
The determination to attack Sevastopnl holds
good, and the most formidable preparations were
in progress for this pregnant movement. The
landing of SINAI! body of French trooPs at the
Is.hmus of Perkof, in the Drimea. is also reported.
From England, with the exception of an episoCe
in Parliament in relation 10 the Cuban slave trade,
there is nothing of interest. The Paris Moniieur
publishes the French governments refusal to grant
an amnesty, but prescrlbes the terms on which
Russia may obtain peace.
The intelligence from Spain is entirely unimpor-
taut. Madrid remained quiet. The people had
demanded the trial of Queen Christina, and the
Ministry had conceded what they did not dare to
refuse.
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Military Excursion.

The corps of Cadets attached to the Virginia
Military Institute passed through Stanton On Fri
day last, en- route for the Fauluier White Sui
phur Springs. They encamped about three miles
from Stanton on Thursday night, and marched
into town on Friday about 2 o'clock P. M. The
corps numbered, apparently, some eighty or nine
ty, and made quite an imposing show as they
passed through our Streets
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

The MIsERrEs OF New YoRK.--A number Of
hotels and restaurants make practice of distrib-
nting Che fragments of food collected from the la
bes to poor, at regular hours, every afternoon.
By observing how this is done, any curious per-
son can readily obtain some insight into the mise
ries of the city. BY the same process, partial
cue may be had to the so-caled "mysteries" of
New York. which have always afforded prolific
theme for scribblers. The place where these
bouniies are to be dispensed, is indicated some time
in advance by the throng ofwretched looking peo-
pie who eagerly crowd around, with baskets, a.
prons, &c., in which to bear away the expected
gifts. The bloated inebriate, lettering creatures
enfeebled by disease, as well as many young girls,
acting as agents for others who remain in their
own garreis and cellars,-all are represented
On the first appearance of the provisions, which
form n complete chUwder of bread, meats. pastry.
lobster, fish and vegetable, general rush is made
which has often to be fonibly repealed. With
large scoop, broken plate, or something of the
kind, Quantity of the mixture is thrown into
zach vessel or other receptacle extended to receive
it, with all possible rapldiiy,-the crowd mean
while pressing closer and closer, until again forc-
ed iDio the back ground. Every device is resort
ed to In order to secure double portion. COM
mon trick Is. to have basket placed one side, IN
to which each fresh instrument is deposited, until
no more can be procured. Another will have
capacions apron or bag suspended from the waist,
secure from observation while the contents OF the
extended basket or dish are slyly thrust into 1t
unnoticed. Some, in this manner, obtain the IL
on,s share. while the weak, sick or decrepid, are
turned of empty. The scene would bear to be
transferred to canvass with an artists pencil
". Y JON. of Com.
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Exnnrcroted Rumors.

Most exaggerated rumors of the ravages OF the
Cholera in Stanton have reached and are cur
rently circulated in the country, and in adjoining
counties. Some people delight in exciting the
alarm of persons at distance, by mlsrepresentlng
facts. For instance A traveller informed lady
in the country Cat whose house he stopped to
dine that sixteen fatal cases of cholera occurred
ia Staunton the day he left. The lady observed
her informant give his companion significant
tap with his foot, after making the statement
friend in Lexington writes TO know whether II
would he safe To return to Staunton. She was on
the point of starting back, at such date, but
heard that there had been six deaths from Chole-
"a in Stauntou the day before. But the most re
markahle cholera iacident has reached the ears OF
the editor of the Charlottesville JeberSon'a'',-
From the last number of that paper we clip the
following paragraph:
The cholera has made its appearance in Staun,
ton whskey and filth appear to be the principal
agents on which it feeds. 1t is said that one In a
funeral procession passing shop where WhlsKey
was sold, stopped and asked for some OF the merry
liquid he was advised not to drink, but took the
fatal glass in his hand, saying know it will Kill
nae if drink it, but must do it. He drank 1t,
and was soon afterwards corpse.
This remarkable deed of desperation we never
before heard of. and we do not believe such an &C.
currence took place,
We published last week correct statement in
regard to the sickness then prevailing at Staunton.
Since our last issue, we have not heard of single
death or single new case of cholera. There is
doubtless predisposition 10 disease. but all that
is necessary to prevent its ont break, is cleanliness
and prudence in diet.
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CoMpARATivE MonrhLiry,--A laG'o showing
the comparative mortality Of the ei''ao"s OF New
York, Boston, Philadelphia and Ba'''n"rc, week
before last, has been publishcd' IN New York
the ratio Of deaths to population was AS to OK
in Philadelphia, to l52l ~ BOSTON, 10 Iaio
and in Baltimore. to l75i. 1t thus appears
that Baltimore is much healthier than the other
cities. All these cities are bidding lor the Fall
trade, and the papers Of each are care'n' To Puo-
lish everything that may prevent merchan,s ''oi'
visiting the Others Every case OF cho'era III
New York or Philadelphia is chronIclcd III Da''l-
more, and Utcc yerSa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
Another Fire,

\ stable belonging to MIR. A. w. Pitman. of Buff
falo Gap, was destroyed by fire ON Saturday after
noon last, and ten horses persisted in the flames.
Two of the horses belonged to Mr.. pitman, six TO
the Stage company of Messrs Parish s. Co, one
to an Engineer, and one to mail carrier. Two
negro men are suspected ofapplying the fire, and
one of them has been arrested. This is the second
stable belonging to Mr.. P. that has been burnt
within few weeks.
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ARREST OF CAPT. TIoLLiNs.-The arrest OF
Capt. Hollins at New York is announced ON the
suit of Calvin Durand, one of the sufferers by the
destruction of Greytown. The order of arrest
was grauted by Judge Oakley, Of the Supreme
Court The damages are laid al Sl4.OOO. The
amount of bail given by Capt Holins was t,centy
thousand dollars. His surities were Hon. Heman
j. RedGeld, Collector of the Port; John j. Cisco,
Sub-Treasurer; and J. Romeyn Brudhead, Naval
Officer. The arrest was made just as the Cap
tain was leaving Boston. After bail had been
rendered, he prosecuted his journey thither. As
Cant Holins was engaged in the iul6llmeRl Of
the orders of the government when he destroyed
Greytown. we cunno, see how he can be held re-
sponsible in civil suit The arrest is probably
designed to draw from the government, an official
avowal that Capt. Hollins acted entirely under
its directions in the matter Of which complaint is
made
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
MAR RED.

On the 5ith inst, by Rev. s. j. Love, Mr.. JEROME
SELLERS to Miss. MARGARET r. BELL-all of this
county.
At the STansc in this place the 18th inst by Rev.
=, VI Smith, Mr. VIM. G.. HAGAs, Principal Of the
Montgomery Presbytcrlal Acadmy, TO Miss MsRentr
j., daughter of Mr.. VIM L.. Smith Of Powhatan
county:
Wing and Waterman Observer, please copy.
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DfssOIScd,

The pastoral relation which has existed for the
last eight years between the Rev. b. NJ. Smith,
D. d., and the Presbyterian Congregation of this
place, was dissolved by the Presbytery of Lex
inqton at its recent session. The Congregation
to which he has 50 long and so satisfactorily mia
istered give up their pastor with great reluctance.
DIR. Smith will preach his farewell discourse On
Sohhofh next
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
remperanee CONVENTION.

A Convention of the friends off the Temperance
cause in the State Of Virginia was held in Lyach-
burg last week. We learn from the Republican
that the Convention adopted resolutions in favor
of 4 prohibitory law, in favor OF making it test
in elections where deemed proper, aud urging the
election of magistrates who will refuse license to
nrlinaries and merchants
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Revolution IN NORTHERN MEXICO Revo
lutionary movements have been set on loot IN
Northern Mexico, especially in Iamanlpas and
Coahua, and along the Rio Grande. The move
nent began in Victoria, but already embraces Iu-
Ia, San Carlo and San Fernando. An attack by
the reyolutionists, 500 strong, is expected at Mat
amoras, and Gen. Wall, the commander there,
has issued proclamation calling on the people I"
keep quiet and fear nothing. The insurgents pub
lish newspaper called La Federation, which
treats Santa Annals dictatorship with very little
ceremony.
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N E W F | R NJ

'E'IIE undersigned having purchased the large
and splendid stock of goods. lately in the pos
session of john e. Kyle & Bro. have entered in
to partnership, under the style and firm Of
LSoN & LoR,
and respectfully solicit call from the public, at
their new and handsome store-room opposite Tue
Virginia Hotel" Their stock is conceded t"oe
the most beautiful ever brought 10 the oiann'on
market, and they feel satisfied that their prices
will be entirely satisfactory to the public. such
proportion of patronage as they may merit Is re-
speciiully solicited. .,,,eoN
JUNIUS NJ. BAYLOR.
Staunton, Aug. 80, 1854.
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0s- At the last accounts from New Orleans, the
yellow fever was considerably on the increase in
that city. One of the city physicians has ex-
presses the opinion that it has become epidemic.
The deaths, by it, for some days previous, aver
aged about % a day.
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Relfni6nx Enfice.

Notice is hereby given the Pastors Of the Presby
terrain churches the contt Of Augusta, and to many
of the Elders as may find it convenient to meet in the
Lecture of the Presbyterian Church staunton On
Wednesday the 9th Of September at l2 O'Clock, tocon;
su important interests Of the Church, This notice
of Lexington made at its meeting last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

The DRouGHr IN New YoRK.-Doleiul ac-
conns continue to be given respecting the drought
which prevails throughout New York. IN common
with large propuT,ioa Of the whole country IL
is now hity- four days since cain fell ia any guam
tty in the vicinity Of Rochester, and the drought
is equally severe in other places, so that IL re-
garded as unprecedented ia severity, as well Us Ill
extent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

A THIRD ELEcr,oN.-The county court Of
Berkeley has set aside the election OF Newcomer
to the Sherffalty, and new election Is ordered
for Thursday next At one ofthe precincts New
comer's vote was added up one more tnah "ere
were names to sustain. Cnshwa aud Newcomer
have had now an election apiece, the thifd tral Is
satisfactory way of determining the affair."
Winchester Republican.
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The EIour Trade,

Messrs. Butler s. Co., who are occupying the
large brick warehouse near the American Hotel,
are buying up immense quantities of flour, and
shipping it TO New York. In very short time,
they have, we learn, bought over twenty thousand
barrels
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

AMERICAN PATENTs.-Last year the appllca.
tons Gr patents numbered 2 ,679. the caveats filed
were COL. the patents issued 95S. The extent
of the field and the variety of production to which
this species of skill is applied are shown in the
number, nature and character of the productions.
In the last ten years S,440 applications for pat
enis have been made, 6,674 caveats have been IL
led, and ,673 patents have been granted. These
include Improvements in every branch and dITl
sion of labor that human skill applied to, or that
human necessities require.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

PnoFrrs OF AurHoRs.-The Boston Post says
that Websier's works have been sold to the num-
her of 46. 800 volumes last year. So great had
been the sale of Judge Sory's books that the copy
RIGHT Yielded $4,000 yearly. 1t is supposed that
Mr.. Prescott's works had been sold to the number
of 100000 volumes. and Of Bancroft's History
so GOO volumes, sale, for such work, entirely
The works Ct Longfeliow Haw-
horne and several others have sold very extensive