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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-08

A New Novel. BY VIReINIAN.-The South
ern Era of yesterday, announces new novel,
written by lady, resident of this city, and to be
issued by A. Morris, Bookseller. The title of the
forthcoming volume is "Alone." The volume
will be looked for by US, and we doubt not by the
public, with eager interest. 1t will be ready
during the month of March, and will, we trust,
meet with readysale Itisthe first literary adven-
ture of the writer and will probably lead to other
and more matured efforts. The Era says:
"Others may be interested to know, that the
previous efforts Of the authoress have been highly
appreciated. In proof we cite one fact: Nearly
two years ago, we published in the Era, story
ION the pen of Marion Harland, which had been
previously furnished TO Cooley Is Lady's Book un-
der different title, but which had been overlook
ed by the editor. About month after it came out
in the Era, the Lady's Book requested cores
pondence with the aathor; and after learning all
the facts. Published the tale. bearing this title
"Marryng from prudential considerations" 1t
was copied into an English Magazine, transferred
by the editor Of the New York Albion to that paper
and went the rounds of the American press, as an
English production. 1t is hardly to be presumed,
that such success could have been attained with
out great merit" -Richmond Enquirer.
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Periodicals.

PUTNAM's MoNTHLY-The March number OF
this ever welcome Magazine has come to hand,
through Mr.. r. Cowan, Bookseller. So well es-
tablished is the magazine that it is quite unneces
sary for US to say word in its favor. We give
the contents of the present number: |. New York
DagueIreotyped Numerous illustrations), 2. The
Great Cemetery, 8. Notes from my Kuapsack, A..
The Cooked Hat Gentry, s. Men of Character, g..
The Valley of the Amazon, 7. Bosodino, 8. Who
was Juliet's Runaway ? 9. Visit to the Iron Noun
tains Of Missouri. 10. The Gambling Houses of
Paris, Ii. The Encantadas. or Enchanted Isles,
II How Live, and with Whom, Is. A Win
ter-Eveuiug Hymn to My Fire, IA. Letter to the
Editor, Is. Editorial Notes. Price S. year, or
25 cents number.
L,rrELL's LIVING AGE.-Our old friend Lit
tell continues to be regularly received. As we
have already stated several times, each number
now contains an elegant steel plate engraving,
which makes the work still more attractive. We
recommend it again to all the lovers good lite
nature. Published in Boston every week, at So a
year.
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Mr.. Letcher,

The Washington correspondent ofthe Richmond
Wing thus speaks of recent speech delivered in
the House Of Representatives by the member from
this District:
One of the numerous bills granting lands for
railroad purposes was before the House yesterday,
and drew from Mr.. Letcher specious argument
in opposition to it. His speech contained many
good hits and excited considerable merriment.-
He was frequently interrupted and many attempts
were made to embarrass him; bu: in nearly every
instance his quickness of perception and readiness
of repartee enabled him to turn the laugh against
his assailants He bore so hard upon some of the
details of the bill and the motives and designs Of
its peculiar patrons that a long legged, gawky
member from Wisconsin thought it necessary to
assure the House that he was not 10 be bought
| declaration which seemed to be received by many
with very great incredulity.
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R,vrn,sn R.soA1-Tbe Richmond Dispatch

REVEREND RAscAL-The Richmond Dispatch
contains long and interesting account of the con-
duct and character of Rev. James Cowper. call
ing himself Methodist preacher, who had almost
succeeded in getting charge of the Clay Street
Chapel, in that city. G. is an Englishinan, who
is strongly suspected of having poisoned his first
wife, and is known to have made divers attempts
to secure the affections young females, and even
married ladies', to accomplish their ruin. These
attempts, which were made in the North, were
sometimes but too successful, and he completed
a Young lady, named Miss Martha Fletcher, in
South Groton,. Mass, whom, under false name,
he married and with whom he came to Richmond,
on call, as he said, from the Clay Street Chap
Ell. The unhappy parents Of, the girl, learning
his character, determined to expose him and save
their daughter, and the uncle of the latter follow
ed the rascal to Richmond with abundant proof of
his infamy. Miss F. has gone home with her un-
cle 81 ~ ''
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lion the Council adjourned. ~
JAMES F. PATTERSON, elk.

SCENE IN THE SENATE.-The correspondent of
the New York Express relates the following scene
in the Senate Thursday week:
ga curious scene took place in the Senate yes
terday. Notwithstanding the severe excoriation
Of Senators Seward and Summer by Mr.. Toombs,
on the conclusion of that gentleman's speech,
they both went over to his seat and shook hands
with him, and Governor Seward undertook to ex
plain his conduct when Governor of n. Y. in the
Virginia requistiOn case, and assured Mr.. Toombs
that he had misunderstood it. The latter retorted
upon him with great severity and remarked that
no person holding the sentiments he did could be
a gentleman and consequently that he was I'M
worthy of further notice? This scene was wit
messed by Senators Cooper and Wade, and the
latter, who is decided Free Soiler, was so indig
nant at Mr.. Stewards want Of spirit that he re-
fused to attend dinner party at the latters house
last evening, an invitation to which he had pre-
viousy accepted. Other well known Free Sellers,
are equally indignant with Mr.. Wade, at the
degrading position occupied by two of their chief
standard bearers on this subject" u
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RICHMOND MARKErs--whol...l. Price.

Reported for the Spectator by John N. Gordon + Sos
BAcoN-yirgina hog round 81 a &c; Western Sidss
81 Shoulders StaS s..
3 BUTTER-Prime Mountain in frkins Is . zoe; Boil
% Csc; common qualities ~ l6c.
BEEswAx-Sales 25kc tor yellow. ~.
CorFEE-Rio ~! 12sc for prime; Lagnsyra sa
49,; Java Ia l4lc.
FEATHERs-Brisk sales Soc.
sEgps-CIover 81, ~; Timothy $sl a.; Herd
Grass 81 80 $1,75; Flaxseed s %.
FLoUH-The market is inactive. Holders ask IS
for Superfne. There no buyers, however, and We
have no transactions to report.
GRAIN-Whcat has further declined and VIC motto
sales at S1.60 81 IS for prime red and white; Com
market dull Sales 75c per bushel; Rye 80 Csc; Oats
IS a 90.
GuANo-Sales $780, for best Peruvian.
PLAsTER-Lump, $3.50
SALT 81 80 So for Liverpool salt.
sUGARs-orlcans 81 &c &c for strictly prime Gu.
dered 81 a Loaf l0c
WOODS SIC for washed; 90 o Gle unwashed.
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G5- A New Liquor Law has passed the Senate
of New Jersey, which provides that no person
shall be permitted to sell any kind of intoxicating
drinks in less quantity than gallon, without a
license from the Court of Common Pleas, or from
the municipal authorities of any corporate town
that notice of intention to make application shall
be advertised for three weeks preceding the fact;
proof of which shall be submitted to the licensing
authority, together with the recommendation Of
twelve respectable freeholders, and description
of the kind of liquor to be sold and the location
selected persons licensed are to pay into the local
school fund from twenty-five to one hundred dol
lars as the Court may direct, besides the usual
Court fees. Persons selling liquor without a
license to be subject to imprisonment or fine or
both.
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A SCENE IN THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE
According to the Alabama papers, the Legislature
of that State wound up on grand "sPree." 1t
is charged that majority of the members were
so grossly intoxicated as to be unable to transact
any business iutelligehtly, and that the Leglsla,,
ture had 10 adjourn without completing a good
deal of work they had labored hard 10 perfect
Some seventy bills were left unsigned on the Ia
bic of the Executive at the time OF adjournment,
and the Governor refuses his signature on the
ground that the Constitution requires 1t to be at
fixed while the Legislature is in session, If at all
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sketch OF the proceedings OF the Council for
the Town of StNunton.

March 4th, 1854.
Presrnt--N X. Trout, Mayor, A. j. CARRIER
Recorder. J. A. McClung. A. M. Simpson. E
NJ Gushing, r. w. Stevenson, j. Brandeburg
Aldermen, II. NJ. Bell, and John B. Baldwin
Conncilmen.
Absent at calling the Roll, Messrs T. P. Fisk
ridge. B. F. Points and J. Kinney.
Presen, also, Il. P. Eskridge, Alderman. 81
Messrs J. A. McClung, A. M. Simpson and J.
b. Baldwin, were severally excused for absence
at former meetings of the Council e.rr
James Wiley. Commissioner of the Revenue
is allowed $2l 81 per account filed.
William Craig is allowed 500 35 per act filed.
Gu motion of Col. Baldwin, the following res
olution was adopted. 1tf
Resolved, That the Street Commissioners he
instructed to advertise in the papers of the Town,
for one month, a time and place for receiving
written proposals TO improve the streets and side
walks of the Town or any portion of them. The
proposals to specify the extent and character of
the improvement in each case and the price at
which The work will be completed. Such pro-
pJsals when received 10 bs reported to the Council
The Committee to whom was referred the res
olu,ion n9uring into the propriety ofselling the
Markethous returned report, and thereupOn,
on motion of Col. Baldwin the following resolu-
t
ton was adopted:
Resolved, That the Mayor be authorized and
instructed 10 sell the present Market-house and
LIT upon such terms as he may deem best.
On motion of Col. Baldwin the following reso-
luiions were adopted: :.
&. Resolved, That the Water Committee be di-
rected TO extend the Water-works to the Borough
limits on the road to the Cemetery, on the road
to the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institution, and
on the road to the Tol-gate on the McAdamized
road.
Resolved, That permission be given to persons
residing without the Borough limits to carry the
water from the town pipes to their residences at
their own expense. Provided, that the work be
done under the supervision Of the Water Com
mittee and in all respects as similar work is re-
quired to be done within The Borough. Provided,
also, that the Council retains the right at any
time to withdrawn the privilege hereby granted
as to all or any Of the persons exercising it, at its
pleasure, and that any pipe laid under this per-
mission may be tapped by any one who will con-
tribute to the expense in such proportion as the
Council may deem just.
The Mayor presented circular from the Com
mittee Of Correspondence of the G numerical Con-
vention held at Memphis, which was ordered TO
be noted on the minutes.
On motion the Council adjourned.
JAMES F. PATTERSON, elk.
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o. The pay ola French soldier is nine cents
and hall per day, finding themselves food, or,
what is the same thing, with food and two cents
day pocket money. Chevalier, in his notes on
America. says an American boz eighteen years of
age gets more pay for. his labor than captain in
the French army.
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MURDER IN WErzEL CoUNTY.-We learn by
a letter written TO gentleman in this city, that
an aged widow lady named Gump, who resided
upon Fish Creek, in Wetzel county was murder
ed by some person few days since. The muir
have been money, for she was very poor. Our
informant, citizen of the county, represents the
deceased as having been most worthy woman,
and the mother Of deserving family, with whom
he sympathses very much. Later intelligence
reports that negro man was suspected of the
murder and had been arrested.-Rich. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-08

o. An ounce of fact is worth pound Of theory; md
the Of conclusive facts that cluster that
incompatible preparation, Hoofand's German Bittars
prepared BY DIR. c. M. jackson, Philadelphia, sstab-
fishing its value as tonic and restorative, such a.
cacy In all cuses Of disease of the stomach whether
acute chronic it may be recommended for its sooth
ing cordial, and renovatng influence Dyspepsia, heart.
burn loss of appetite, nausea freors rel.xa
ton and debility, &C., relieved by the Bittcrs in
very short space of time and perseverance, in their
use never fails to work thorough cure. -
February o. lS54.-2w. r1-f \.
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Los, BY FIRE.-About o'clock on Monday
night last the dwelling house occupied by Mr..
James M. Deems and owned by John Cochran,
ESD, was totally consumed by fire. Owing to
the exertions of the citizens present the greater
part of Mr.. Deems furniture was saved, and what
loss was sustained was covered by insurance in
the Winchester Office. The loss of the dwelling
sustained by Mr.. Cochran is estimated at $500,
upon which there was no insurance. But for the
esrly hour at which the fire broke out and the
calmness of the night much more serious loss
MIGHT have been sustained Charlottesville Adro.
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Ladies' Shoe and Cater Mandatory.

II LAYTON would respectfully inform the
10 citizens of Staunton and the surrounding
country, that he has commenced in the room one
door North Of b. s. J. S. Crawford's Store, and
occupied for several years by Mr.. r. Cowan as
Bookstore, to Manufac-
ss.y ture LADIES' Misses II
szssstszssS& CHiLDREN's SHOES, -
from the yefy best materials, latest styles, and
under his immediate superintendent.
Ladies' Fine Kid and Morocco Slippers,
=" Leather and Morocco Walking Shoes,
&c Black s. col'd Caters, variety Of patterns,
-"s White Kid and Satin Slippers,
Black and Bronzed Jenny Lind Shoes,
" Patent Leather Slippers,
Misses and ChiIdren's Caters, Shoes and Slip
pers of every description and colors. -
Embroidered Work made to order, 10 the most
fashionable style.
Having returned from the North with an abun-
dant supply of the finest materials, selected with
great care he feels confident in being able togivs
general satifaction. E.a
(. o. Orders promptly attended to and work made
up at the shortest notice. K. LAYTON.
Staunton, March s, 1854.
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TIE tho voters Of the Ist District.

Having been urgently and frequently solicited by nu-
merous friends permit myself to be voted for at the
next election a candidate for the oficeof Conns-
soner of the Revenue for the LIST upper District
hereby in compliance with their wishes announce NY
self an applicant for that office. elected, will use
my utmost cndeayors to discharge faithfully the duties
Of the Office. VIM RIPPER
February s, 1s4.*
De- We are authorized to announce Mr. John B. Qui.
dor as candidate for Commissioner of the Revenue
Tor the 2nd or Lower District at the coming election.
March s. lS54.-tde.*
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es- The appropriations made by the Legisla-
ture To the Benevolent Institutions at Staunton,
have been very liberal. On Saturday, an aPPro-
oriation was made of $4,000, to provide supply
Of water, &c., for the Deaf and Dumb Asylum
We have before noticed an appropriation OF s4o,r
600 for the Insane Archaeological.
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MARRIED..

On the 2Sth u lin this place, by the Rev T. Mitch
ell Mr.. Robert XVII to Miss SA LIE v second daurh
ter of Merrill Cushing, deed.
On the Goth of January, by Jacob C. Splitter, Mr.. Al.
ExANDER r.. Curry to Miss FELIsKA H. SHE rs, both
Of this county.
On the 18th Of February, by the same, Mr.. JAMES
A. Bryan to Miss MATILDA J. RAMsy, both ofthis CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-08

York Herald gives us an insight into the way that
seems that the Legislature of New Jersey gives
the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company mo-
nopoly of the right of way across the State, on
condition that the company pay into into the State
to- psP the expenses Of jersey and to
exempt the people of that State from taxation.-
II appears therefore that the travelling community
between Philadelphia and New York have to pay
the New Jersey taxes. To enable the company
to pay this capitation tax. they must, Of course,
charge more for passage than what would other
wise be reasonable Every traveller then between
Philadelphia and New York helps to pay the New
Jersey taxes. This is a new dodge. What next ?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-08

MoNrpELuER.-W. H. Mcfarland has pur-
chased Montpelier, the former residence Of James
Madison the fourth President Of the United States.
We are glad that this estate has fallen into the
hands of ViIginian, and it is TO be hoped that .
suitable monument may now be erected over the
remains Of Virginia's eminent statesman and pat
riot Charlottesville Jefcrsonian.
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a CARD.

A M. SIMPSON informs his customeres that
~ their accounts to January LIST are ready
He is now in great want of funds and will rhn
be obliged TO them for prompt payment.-T
A change in his business requires his books -
his thanks for their liberal support and assures
them his increased facilities will enable him to
offer great inducements to punctual six months
purchasers.
Staunton, March 8, 1854.
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o. The Legislature of Georgia, previous to its
final advancement, adopted resolutions unanimous
y in the House, and with but five dissenting votes
in the Senate, instructng the Senators rom ,nat
State in Congress to vote for the NEBRASKA OH,
and the practical application of the same principle
to other bill to estabishterrtorial governments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-08

The DosoueH WILL CAsE.--Judge Camp
bell has delivered the opinion ofthe U S. Supreme
court in tho tolerated NcDonough Will Case
The decision sustains the will throughout, giving
to the cities Of Baltimore and Ney Orleans their
elaine under tbs same.
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ou- The present session of the Kentucky Leg
islature is the first that has assembled since the
death of Mr.. Clay, and that event was apPropri
a,ely noticed in both houses week or two ago.
Resolutions eulogistic of the deceased and order
ing the two halls 10 be clad in mourning tor the
residue of the session, were passed unanimously.
Several members delivered eloquent speeches.
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state Agricultural Society.

: Mr.. S. B. Finley has requested us to state that
he has left the subscription papers TO the Agricui-
,ur,l Society of Virginia at the Central Bank
.rbere persons are requested to make payment
Almost or quite every other county has promptly
800 ,be sum Cor which it was pledged at the
,rs,t Fair in November; we hops Augusta VIII
-, y. backward in doing her part.
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Hume IN EFFIGY.-There is quite an excite
ment in Boston against the Nebraska bill and the
proposition 10 repeal the Missouri Compromise
An effigy was found on the morning OF the 2oth
ult, suspended from the top of the Flagstaff on
the Commons. with the following. inscription ::
"Stephen A. Douglas, author of the infamous Ne
braska bill-the Benedict Arnold OF 1884"
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os-It is understood in Paris that Mr.. Soules
position is one of almost complete isolation, as to
society in Madrid. The character that had come
before him, with his challenge OF Turgot, have
created feeling against him that nothing , can
overcome, and which makes his situation alike
humiliatinp and painful.
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ANTI. NEBRASKA MEETlNG.-A large meeting
of the Democracy of the 9th ward was held In
Pittsburg, on the l22d iust., and resolutions were
adopted unanimously denouncing Senator Dou gas
for betraying the party. They resolved to stand
by the ordinance ofl7S7, and the compromises OF
1920 and 1850, and declared their determination
not to support the nominee of the Harrisburg Con
vention to be held on the Sth inst, if 1t refused to
denounce the Nebraska bill. The Antl-Dougas
speakers were cheered to the echo.
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Priutpr Wanted.

A JoURNEYMAN PRINTER accustomed
to do press work, and of steady habits, will find
employment at this office at the usual wages, tom
the 24lh Of this month. Immediate application is
desired
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-08

CONFERENCE.-THE Baltimore Conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church commenced Its
session in Baltimore last "Wednesday morning
Bishop Ames is the presiding officer, assisted BY
Bishop Waugh. s-
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o. The Legislature of Illinois have passed res
olutions in favor fthe Nebraska Bill. The wash
inpton Sentinel states that the vote in the senate
was fourteen to eight, and the majority In the
House of Representatives was more than two 10
ono
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A CARD.

A S we have determined to sell out our all wsoi
IA Fig'd MusIins at cost for cash. this 10 ths
place for cheap Goods. GEO. w. SMITHy,
Staunion, March 6, 1854.
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o. The Washington correspondent of the En-

qurer writes :-
The rejection of Mr.. Saunders will, of course,
be personally Notifying to him; but | hear, that
although he has been at London but short time,
he has reaped the fruits of his position in very
successful degree. BY the sale ofcertain old mus
kets in the ownership of which he was partner,
and by lucky speculations in stocks ola Lake Su-
perior Copper Company, he has made, within a
few months, halfmillon of dollars. This good
fortune may serve to alay the modification of his
rejection
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oo-The Native American party in Penn,ylvs-.
MIA have made nominations for Governor, Canal
Commissioned, and Supreme Judge 80 , -
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BALTIMoRE CATTLE MARKET.

Week ending Friday March 3.-The offerings at
the Scales Monday 600 head of Beef Cattle, Of
which 10 left unsold, and the balance $3.50
head), sold to city butchers, at prices ranging
from SO so to So on the hoof equal to STA $9U
net, and averaging 81 % gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-08

oo- A drove. of 1900 turkeys are on the way
from Smyth county,, 70 Charleston, 81 Iaye,-
ling seven miles day and eating seven oosneis
of corn, which is thrown along the road oe'ofe
them. .ss
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NOTICE.

pERSON who have not paid their postage up
to April 1854, are respectfully requested to
do go Immediately S. S. ABNEY, p. NJ.
Staunton. March 8, ls54.-It.
~ Wind. and Mess. copy 1t.
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EOr~Sale.

A NEGRO GIRL from eighteen to twenty
"a years Of age is offered for sale by the owner.
whose name can be learned by enqairing q, The
Spectator office.
March s, lS54.-tf
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eo- A convention of spirit rsppers was in s<s-
sion in Washington last week, presided over BY
Ex-senator Tallmadge. Their proceedings wsrs
kent secret s--ll.s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-08

e,- The charges against the Bank of the Old
Dominion have been disposed Of by the indefinite
,ostpouement Of the bill to repeal its charter.