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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08
From Eurone.

| The steamer Asia arrived at New YorSon tire
s3lstnlt., bringing Liverpool dates of apuary l7th
The allied fleets, to the Sd inst, cdlld not en-
ter the Black Sea. owing to storms. butoh ttEr
day the entrance was effected by all ol them, ex
cept six ships which were left in BeycUs Bay 4
guard the Bosphorus. The first division remains
anchored at the Rapids
The Gar was supposed not 10 view the entry
of the fleet as declaration of war, bi has order,
ed all his own fleet to return to Sebasopol. i.
On Jan. 9th the Turks gained billia1t sue,
cess on the Daunbe, having stormed and captured
the Russian entrenched camp at Citale near Il al
afat and put $500 of the enemy to tie sword
They also attacked body oils 600 RuSSans sent
to the relief of Ctae, and after sharp elfounter,
compelled them 10 retreat The RnsSfans are
thus driven back from the positions atwich they
hoped 10 cross the Danube. The Turkish force
in the battle was | j. 900 men and l5gnIs 1t is
admitted that 01pd Pasha has brilliantly out ma
neuyred the Rassian Commander. q
Other advantages on the Danube ereformaly
notified 5y the Divan on the first 10 the4 mbassa-
doris Of the -Four Powers but the details are not
gwen. They are surpassed to relate to lt storm
ing and capture of Karakal with several4 iirmish
es of less moment.
IN Asia the defeat of the Turks underi he weak
generalship of Abdi Pasha is confirmed put Gen.
Guyon has gone TO the army wilhtul} powers,
and the spirits ofthe Turks have revived Scha-
myl had sent messenger TO the Porte announcing
that he was now prepared to act energetcally a.
gairst the Russians. The hopes of theTurks in
Asia consequently brighten.
p Negotiations are still going on. The Sultan's
Trade is published approving the decillon of the
Grand Council 10 open negotiations on the footing
proposed by the Powers, Turkey TO sead repre-
sentative to the conference in neutral city. 1t
is confirmed that Persia had resumed negotiations
with England, and will not at present attack the
Turks. The ostensible cause of the difficulty
with England was the claim of Abdul Karin, a
British subject against the Persian Government.
A. decline in brcadstuffs is also reported.
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Another steamer.

The Arabia arrived at Halifax on Friday with
Liverpool dates of January 2lst. }readstutis had
recovered from the late decline and closed buoyani
with large speculative demand. Flour has ad-
vanced Is. per Dbl. and Wheat Id per bushel.
The answer of the Gar, TO the note of the -Four
Powers, which is to determine the question OF
peace or war, was hourly expected, 1t was be-
fieved, however, that j. would be of a warlike
character. Europe is awaiting, with trembling
anxiety, his answer
The whole Allied Fleet was in the Black Sea
opfhe 9Th. A Turkish reinforcement of Is ,00O
men for the army in Asia. is under convoy fleet
The Russian fleet was cruising near Batvurn.-
The Note, as modified by the Porte--which de-
Ihands the evacuation of the Principalties in sc
days, had been forwarded to ST. Petersbnrgh and
an answer demanded in 40 days from the Cd jan
Iuary. On the 18th, the Gar was officially noti-
fed Of the entrance of rhe Allied Fleets into the
Black Sea.
The details Of the battle of Citale on the Dan
ube show that the Turks had gained most bril-
liant and important victory. The conflict was
continued thr no hent five days, and ended in the
total discontinue of the Russians, with the loss
of 5000 killed and two Generals wounded. The
Turks, on the last day, attacked the Russian
reserve and drove il in confusion upon Kajova
with the loss of all its artillery. The slaughter
on both sides was immense The Turks after
wards destroyed the Russian Qualifications and
returned to Kaafat. 'H.l Aat
L. Schamyl, the brave Circassian leader, had or
ganized Polish Regiment, 200 strong. He
was also organizing an army in Daghestan.
The Russians were erecting Notifications al
Sabastopnl and in the Crimea, and had extingush-
ed all the light houses.
Mr.. Mason, the American Ministe. had arrived
at Paris.
The greatest activity prevails in the French
Navy yards. The operatives are ordered to work
on Sundays and every ship is to be fitted for sea
Immediately. a levy had also been made of all
seamen between twenty and forty years old, and
all the Newfnundland fishermen are drafted into
tho fleet, S.orcl Tor Forty Thousand su'd'eIs are
ready for shipment at Toulon.
England is actively recruiting her coast volun-
teer artillery, and coast defence guard-ten thou
sand men are wanted Exerions are making tc
man the Navy, and more ships are fitting out, b
apparently to land forces. The government has
agreed to send out two steamers under Capt In
gIe6eld to renew the Arctic search
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

o. The statement that Mr. Badger, of North
Carolina, is opposed 10 the Nebraska bill, is pro-
nounced untrue.
: 95- Gen. Houston, in his lecture at Providence,
} r. h, the other evening, announced himself IS
opposed to the Nebraska bill.
t o. Later accounts from Santa f'e have been
received in New Orleans II is reported that the
Mesilla troubles are about being repeated.
r De Gusr1Bus-Fred Douglas has been appoint
ed to address the Literary societies of, Western
Reserve College, Hudson. O., at the next COM
mencemeni. in July, 1854, and has accepted tie
appointmcna.
e5. Wild pigeons are unusually numerous
South Car,na this winter Alta roost short
distance from Pendleton, about 600 were killed
during one evening. At Centrvlle, 700 were
killed in The same length of tine, and in sundry
other places $40 and 400 havebeen killed.
05- Virgiaia has in ronnd Numbers 500 miles of
railway in operation. 500 building, and 400 moro
! in the hafds Of organized companies, every mile
Of which will doubtless be made in few years.
About $50 miles will probably be added to the
finished Jack during 1854.
TIE PARIS EXHIBITION OF ls55.-The most
extensive PfpariliolSa are HidhHg TOT thegleat ex-
hibiton in Paris. to take place next year. The
Prince Napskon, by tie imperial decree nstitu-
ling the exhibition, is president d the commission
under the direction of which the exhibition will
| be held. *.T'
CALHOUN MoNUaES r-Thdades of South
Carolina Rave organized socief for the purpose
aiding the "Calhonn Monumet Association"
! Each daughter OF the State, b subscribing her
name and one dollar, is entitled the privilege of
enlisting herself among this partic sisterhOod.
WHEAT AT Two DOLLARS FsHEL.-Three
times in The present century has wheat reached
the high figure Of two dollars Ishel in the vs-
ley of Genesce. In 1915, by reon Of remark
able cold summer aud very sht corn crop; in
| 1889, by somewhat unpropitioiseasoD and neg
lect of agriculture for purposes
ation, compelling the .laG
stufs from y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08
Prime Alert.

The London correspndct Of the National In
tellipencer. in his lett of hnuary 18th. says
We commence ouryeeky dispatch with very
unwecome subject, 1t which unfortunately, at
the present moment ,grosss more fpubllc atteil-
tivu than any other ,hrowing the Eastern ques-
tion the DEAFNESS ofread, and the scarcity coal
COMPLETELY in the SHE We allude to the alleg-
ed unconstitutional reference of Prince Albert
with the political aft rs ofthe country. Mr. Roe
buck it is confident stated, WILL as soon as Par
lament meets, call BON Ministers for categorl-
cal explanation of Il unpleasant rumors, widely
difused and SO genally credited, respecting the
Prince Consort's ulue interference with the ad-
ministrative government OF this country. month
or two AFRO there w not more popular character
than Prince Albertall men were loud in their
nraise of him. Sic then suspicious have gone
abroad that the prent abstention from meddllng
With nolitics whiccharacterized his earlier career
has ceased to be ii rule his conduct. The dali
" press. of almostvery party and shade of poll
ties has taken uphe subject the charge, under
different shapes, Is been made in nearly every
naper. whilst notne has attempted dcnlal-a
defence no one uld attempt. The people at
Iaroe give fall criit to Prince Albert for the Ex-
bibition his serves to art, &c. but there is u
Universal feeling tat 1t IS too much that one man.
andsbe not an Eplishman by birth, should at
tempt to inhuenc the foreign affairs the country
Every day bngs more proof that the national
;ealousy has bee completely aroused. and cannot
10 alIoyed by dNonatic evaSons. The imputa-
lions that have enc abroad must he satisfactorily
disprcved. or siflcisnt security given and taken
that the condu;twEch has given such just UNI
hr.ne will notbf repeated Ministers hold their
offices bv the eIure of Parliamentary influence
md tho nation Jill not tolerate under anv crcum-
STANCES the ttposition any irresponsible infu
once native Or breign, between those responsible
| Ministers ant tleir Sovereign.
,tcr advi.e, by the Arabia state that Mr.. Roe
brcl, contradhts the statement that he intends t.
bring Prince Allfrt's ALLEGED political informed
ding before Parliament
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08
psfsnt OF the covlngton BAN.

The bill aPpropriating s2,OOO,OOO to the Cow
inr,on and Ohio Railroad, was defeated in the
House of Delegates on Friday. by vote of 6l to
50. We presume. however. that the bill will be
taken up again and passed in some form. as We
cannot believe that the Legislature ofVrginla Sc
rously Intends to abandon this important work.
However some members may be actuated by con
,.ac,ed views, or by feeling ofsPitc on account
Of the dctsat Of their favotite schemes, we trust
,hers is enough of enlarged patriotism in the two
houses 10 secure the final passage of the bill.
~ TIE Cosnooa Council Of Sisunioa have
,.,.S sSs sswasd o. $500 offered ior 'hs detcc-
~ 81 william Colsrsp's maFdssefs, to EDWARD
Snsh ard G. 2 Dyer,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08

o. The European ncws this week will be read
with interest. The news by the Arabia had not
reached Richmond at the time our report of the
markets was made up. and there has no doubt
been rise there in Flour and Wheat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08

Co 1t will bo seen by the proceedings of the
Legislature on Wednesday last, that Robert John
ston. Esq, has resigned his office of Auditor Of
Public Accounts, the resignation to take effect on
tho LIST of March
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08
MAGAZINE of Art.

We invite tho attention of our readers to the
advertisement of the Illustrated Magazine of Ar,
in another column. The work is not mere pic
torial, but its literary departments valuable and
attractive. .a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08

No The Charlottesville Je6e'son'anc ennmer-
ates the students at the University at o" MN,
dred and sirty, the largest number ever assembled
there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08

The editor of the ewburyport Herald says
awe do not know nv high panic may carry up
the price In the Until States, but we VIII ven,
turc the prediction, lat no flour purchased a1ose
the present market fce will pay any prol'' SNIP
ned 10 Europe this var"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08

oo- Bedini has at last taken his departure from
this country. lie left New York for Liverpool on
Saturday in The steamer Atlantic. /.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-08

| FoorE ON Governor FOote, IN
his late speech in Washington, spoke in terms thai
did him credit,o Mr. Fillmore and his administers
ton. Who can read this voluntary tribute, from
distinguished political adversary, without lament
| ing the change, the dreful anil ominous change,
that has come upon the country. since the drec-
ton Of its affairs passed into o'her hands, Speak
ing of the dangerous influence by the Tree
sellers in the government, Nh Foote said
THE humble individual Who now addresses
you, effectualy opposed with all his might. and
opposed successfully, the ratification in the llnled
States Senate Of the freesoil nominees, and made
it principle that freesolism should be eradlcated
in the North, by Withholding all office and patron
age from its disciples and in this principle MIR.
Fillmore, Mr. Clay and Mr.. Webster concurred
with me and now have confession to make.
| undertake to say that MiIard Fillmore, from
whom have differed on neatly all the great ques-
tons which have agitated the country up to the
period of the compromise measures, acted faithful
ly in the circumstances in which he was placed.
He was a patriot-he was no factlonlst-no bar
rainer-no intriguer-no pandercr 10 the pubic
enemies, (excitement and nPause) Never du,
ring the whole of his administration did he send
in one sinqle name for offie of the freeso stamp.
Is that true. or is it not the? ask for informa-
tion from nv friend Senapr Douglas, whom see
here-whom admire an love, and on whom the
country looks with peculir regard al this time
(Cheers and laughter) Mr.. Fillmore, believe,
before the dangerous tenencies OF what is called
freesoil doctrines had deeE ped themselves, mad
taken to the principles ofreesollsm as mere pop
Mar theory. But whenhe saw that his country
was in danger he said h was no longer freesoli-
err. He was patriot (9plause y he was consist
ent. How gloriousIy coslstent was that nome
spirit of the wing Presi,nt !"-Bsdford Sent'net.
LENGTH OF SEssIos OF LEGTsLATuRE.-on-
der the new Constitution. it is required that no
session of the Genera Assembly shall continue
longer than ninety das, without the concurrence
of three fifths of Remembers elected to each
house in which casethe session may be eNtend-
ed for further perio, not exceeding thirty days
Tbis requirement is fund under the head Of Pow
ers and Duties of theGeneral Assembly.
This. however. isAt the only. nor the best
mode provided by the constitution, to meet evils
which might arise Gan which experience mus TAI
has qven too much reson to fear Will arlse) rom
biennial sessions Ujer the head OF Executive
Department" the Gternor not only has TIE pow
er TO call an extra sesOn. but IS required 10 con
vene the General !tsembly on application OF !,
m ,;oritv of the mernlrs of both houses thereof"
Rich. Dispatch.
IN, "a. r.L 'ou,burvnort Herald says
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-20

one lamp The great level for the horizontal axle cen be
an.ed 10 the ais without the least danger Of njarng the
p1rumeu, The use Of cometors greatly fscilissd By
an arrangement which permits the Of theght 10 pes
through the cube az the middle; "
m ohectglsss has air. sdy been once examined BY Dr.
Hruurovr who was satisfied with its efficacy The last
polish has since been given it, and at the rst opporu-
nisy il will again be tined by u.s.
Everything is most eleg snily performed anu 'ne up
pearance OF the instrument Is very spiendid-
We believe that Mr. Martins has completely tulnea ms
obligations and thu; he is entitled TO touch 'ne
agreed upon by eontract-Bsrlin, 3oth May Isy''
PROF. j. y. ESCkE.
Extract from letter from Or. Brunnow, dated bern
May 80, 1854;
The instrument Is very much admired by al who have
here and sstronom, from Pukova in Russia and
from kengseerg who happened to to Berlin within
the ast few JaA declared the most splendid nstru-
ment they ever behold. NJ Won Humboldt also so kind
As 10 psV visit TO Mes~s. Pistor * Martins, and was
exceedingly charmed with the solid construction and its
most elegant Workmanship have sso had the honor Of
showing Il. ins;rUmen; 20 YOUR Embasdor Mr.. Vrooua.
Though he is rot professional astronomer he has seen
ih Great interest and seemed to be very much pleased
with tie rrea, accuracy finish with which everything
i nsr1u.l You may be thai this Circle alone wil
~ivc very high rank your Observatory and II the
er.st Resng Telescope in its effect conform ble 70
;ho -roo, Dimensions your Observatory wn be as wen
furnished as any cf the greatest observsories IN
F.r
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-20
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.


T. A. YSior er ne Y y Tf5sze
S,g tn. repori the last scni-inonthy meeting pub
III % in tie ps CTS is hOs;, and some words used
TIE rein are So 1rr and rGH'or r. TO oce me 70 Jay ea
clrsively under NY name before knd ana us' pao
lie the following more particular explanation CONCERNING
the Society Ia which belong, and ali those oi my Souh
~ men who by the above report. might oe sieu anu
judge upfayoraby Of the course pursued ss one I've
ceccafcs. ., 40: =
In the beginning rust say that in the SAID meeting
seicd as delegate Of Society which stands IN Tie mos;
intimate connection with the revolutionary eieelens %
Europe which is dependent on the un' 9Tsa European
Committee end holds on 70 certain special privileges
which could Dot would no; be given up by II. Wa
'tT sS .Pq.s 10 t,' =, r S.s s .ey
I'd SID eo,ta ~. Ga ne 2S sna 5a ~. as s,es
=. r, The susee; represented e'ui ~aeh - maeh
t eous ro iste PEI, political Au-rics
.a bad &c aisae 70 GO 81 r' z. =, I M hs
sxscs v swerer TIE hc' re rest deei n ne ire "a
s he eIy Of the jeuIn., .sssE' there ne per are '''
.nera be Gfeets edihes 70 alter its fora TO pull
dow the whee sIs.sEe .ha 'sIIese ,as - " Ii
sH a.as de.sss va aIs E NE s but
fsht for he .tdeI ., 81 ia ~ .oversisu pSops
Mai every d'' !. p a.e % 30 p,.s
rle.lle. IN I9o1SS 49,, ~ ~, pys.s OF every nonHsd
th. our corror-iicr such according 90 4. p.rusr ana
@ ~, s p,rs been cbbd by foreign d-se INVADERS
Poland ard =, kurcr osg, now undsI ~. 70 nome.
we hore oi the perhaps .oonpproshins redemption q all me
I,e WITH our statue. hr.t ana all toward Europe
hi. - tue mesnius what IN the n,rne OF me Fosa III
ocae Society did the La. meeting frankly opt VIE a. que
toward the Convention Ofhs complain. that or ori
A. on ,karssd IN the Published repoT. EaiAe
viii i, poIAke uoTaDee Of the Affairs Of America ih tAe
cur bitterly accused Eo wilma. 20 DC
urd We certainty have objection 20 become citizens o. 'e
Uni ed st.e u.s moe. hshly she suon. OF
Il c,nutry aud shall true citizens OF America GER
I'M, .prrcr, % ability the welfare et. sovereign
, NJ IN urfouunste combination Of political crc IA
Frre pol. look for perm.nen eSsisn.e here SI
.n blame native country IN who's esry %
Grafton believe whose account wish e" no other
houe blame r gops hrst The uppot, OF oar own
md othr orr,ssed Europe 20 redeem them
Win worc blood and lite Who blame ne for
thoughts ard 'h. point where fesros
ana Jeum spread and might become dan
eeToss Z ise atec StGte' q .i-e.to1
50 uh tor ustacaiop che sruly submit, case 20
net public and shan 10 ;uEtseE polemic: -
yec- lork July 8. 1854 DR. L. sLrAOEsA-
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CJ-RF FOR THE VENOM OF SNAKES AND N
SECIS

Ia ~, 81 The v. y. Trbtae
SIR in your paper of June 30 an account OF the
death of Purne Jackson of Worcester County Nd. from
the bite of head snake that Immediately after the
lite he drank large quantity of whisky thinking would
the effects OF the poison but had no such Ell;
feet Sc Sc Not great while ago, paragraph went
the rounds of the papers saying that whisky had one good
eject that was 10 cure the bite of rattesnake aud then
mentioned instance Of such cure, but incidentally add
cd that the person also took about 20 grains OF salts OF
harslop, &C. but the recovery was imputed to the Tree
use of the whisky.
Alcoholic -mnants cannot be depended on to cure any
poisonous bites. -
snakes are known there be found persons who can
cure their poisons will not detail these various cura-
lives but will give perfect cure for the pois1ns Oh al
verouous repies and insects first giving the reason
why the remedy shall mention Is an uniaing curative.
From wears of investigation and inquiry am QUITE posi-
tive that the poisonous principle IN the virus 81 All snakes
&C. prusic acid somewhat; modified, no DOUBT bat so
essentially identical with it, that what will neutraile thus
acid i an andoe to the poison This antdote Is the vol.
ae alkel ammonia. Il found in the shops, and called
roaiie soits used in ladies' smelling bottles aiso the
aqua ammonia and spirits Of ammonia
A soon possible after the bite, apply few props oil
tic aqua an the wound, and put 20 drops IN 1T
tie water whisky and water You please AMI d!iuk IT,
Take this every ~ to 30 minute until there pro-
fuse Precipitation and all symptoms oi poisoning dlsap
near The suits OF ammonia, such as found IN smelling
Eoes should be dissolved in little water and used ~
the ogna ammonia but in larger doses as they are usa
much weaker. The remark applies to the PrHs oi
JartOrR which usually OF less strength than the df"a
ammonia Ammonia is in respectpoisonous, and sui,
tceny diluted may be taken freely without danger oi
injury The rule is to give enough to induce free perspi-
ration. 81. =, .
This sntilote is perfect and unfailng. Carry 1t with
you you where there are venonous SNAKES
,;ere If ini or linen cloth should be bound to the
wound and KEEP, wet with ammonia until the sufferer
Is well drop two applied to the bee on p"iske'o
ting will remove all PAIN in few minutes
Had TO treat the bite of mad dog shooid at once
~ tLe wound With strong aqua ammonia, and keep the
wound cischargng with for weeks, at the same
time giving il Internally, 50 as to thoroughly impreghae
the systCm with il for some time 80 - ,,
Nes Yo,k. July II, i25i AN oLp raiSiNiAN
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-20
TIE NEW. RICHN0ND AFFAIR.

Frcx Tas Z9nerrtns .iuyora, lSa - ne,
Zses>ille il appears, bears part IN 'ne NcN' M,
mond affair From The CiRcfrrGtl Columbian we gieau
the following facts The colored boys James AMI afs
Lott who were recently kidnapped from New-hienmonu
have again made their appearance. IL sppeas tna' AFTER
being beaten they the day Of the afa y thrown
in JAIL 10 await an exannatcn but IN the nlale Oh .ne
NIGHT the ia-ioogs unlocked and the two coored
boys taken out by twenty Ave thirty men, who took
them SOM. distance below the town to boat, IN when
,hoy crossed the Ohio River 20 the kentucky Shore ana
there in a hollow far from ANY house, whipped the boys
severely with small sapings This was done at o'clock
~ r;cbi When crossing the river, part Of the crowd
wished TO tie the hands and feet of the Lott boys aud
drown them Others protested against THIS ana threat
sneJ 10 enounce it, and the proposition was dropped
When the whipping was over, the boys were tod tnat
they would he killed il they returned To New-hchnonu
The crowd then lett and rocrossed the river Inc ooys
after wardering until near daylight found skill and re-
crossed the river and went 10 some friends BACK OF hch
mond. .- n.
Their father has nov commenced legal proceedings
against those implicated. appears that TINS u rue hsI
difficulty in which thu Lott boys have ever nnVoNcd.
They arc no, particularly bad boys as was reported and
the fight that Of them had with white man ust De-
fore dc kidnapping on; OF an old grdge Sahst
them because their father claimed the right TO vote and
his ballot being refused sued the dges OF the election.
IL is said that the Lofts claim descent from OF the hrst
families of Virginia. Some Miss Mason had nlegti-
mate daughter and hide her misfortune the family put
IA. child OUT to be raised by coored as her own.
When il grew 10 womanhood. the master, MIR. -,
.euced her and then, upon his wife becoming jealous ne
sold her 20 Frenchman who after time se her ana
her child free This child is the mother OF the Lott boys
and does not appear to have trace Atrcan bOoi IN e
veins She was raised III the family OF Coi bohl OF
Zspesye extremely fair and her hair will not curl The
great grandfather OF the Lott boys was an African negro
INF their preat-grandmother that side was muiatto
and their grandmother q Ponnsy lyana German woman,
named Sarah Granddaughter. According to this paternity
Mr. Lott and his boys are almost white