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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
European Affairs.

Several steamers have arrived from Europe since
our last issue, bu: bringing no news of special IN
terest. The report of an Austrian alliance with
the western Powers was not fully credited, and
the feeling was becoming general that it would be
a burden, aud not help to England and France
There was reason to expect, however, that an
alliance against Russia would be concluded with
Sweden and Denmark, which was considered OF
much more importance.
The allies were beginning to push matters Wig
orousIy in the Fast. Omar Pacha still held out
at Silistria, and by this time, no doubt decisive
battle has been fought Marshal ST. Amaud has
been named generalissimO of the Anglo French
and Turkish army.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
PIIRLIC SALE 0E LAND.

an WednesdGy The 25h day Of October merit.
~ there will be sold in conformity with the last
will and testament of DR.. Jacob Wolz, on The
premises, the Trac. of Land, containing about
$40 ACRES,
on which he lived, situated about four miles west
of Fincastle. BotetCuft county. on the main road
leading up the Ca'awba Valley to Blacksburg..-
There is good portion Of line MEADOW LAND.
well watered. There is alss on the land five or
six neveriaing Springs, and there ale 1870 SssSa
about 100 Apple Trees and other Fruit ssSssSsSG
Tees, some of them very superior fruit. GsV<ssF
A good portion OF this land is well tim .--G=z,..
bered. This land lies about IL miles FROM Bon
sacks Depot on the Virginia and Tennessee Rail-
road, and about the same distance from the James
River Canal, aud is one of the best neighborhoods
in the County, and is also very convenient TO
mills. churches and blacksmith shops
TERMS e.thrd Of the purchase money
in hand, and the balance in two annual payments.
the purchaser giving bonds with approved secnri-
ty, and to bear interest from date if not paid on
The day they become due. and the title retained
until all the purchase money is paid up. The IT,
tie is good, and such as was vested in the tesaor
will be conveyed by the executor.
o. Possession Of the land will be given as soon
as the terms Of sale are complied with.
JAMES ). WANDRON,
Executor Of Jacob WOLF.
June 81. 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
SPLENDID EXHIBITION!
THE GREAT FRENCH DI0RAMA OF
NAp0LE0N'S FUNERAL.

YUyHIS combination Of the DIOR.4.Na IND
u PANORAMA exhibits every interesting
feature aud ceremony by sea and land Of the Re-
moval of the Remains Of the Great Emperor from
ST.. Helena to France. by real Moving. Liie-like
Figures of Ships, Steamboats,, Men, Herses, FL
neral Barge and Imperial Car, Napolcon's War
Charger, Marshals, Military and Civic Process
sions not Painting but highly Scientific Ne
chanicaL Work, manufactured in Porisby French
Artists. Also Panoramic views OF 81. Helena and
all the cities and scenery on the borders OF the
River Seine the Tfitnphai .4rch and Columns,
60 900 National Guards. the Hospital Of the. III
valids, the Last Resting Place Of The Ashes OF Ma
poleou. his TOMB. sc.
1t will be exhibited Wednesday and Thursday
nights only in this place.
Doors open at 7 10; Ceremonies commence at
s IA.
o. Tickets Is cents. Children under twelve
years, l2s cents.
Staunon, June 81, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
The o;irt E.hibition.

The gift exhibition promised by the Glass
Blowers came off on Wednesday night last &C
cording to appointment. The prizes were dis
tributed by lot, and the beautiful Glass Steam
Engine was drawn by Mr.. jerry Fuller-a man
who is quite noted for his remarkable luck in such
enterprises As soon as he was seen to enter the
room many persons would have sold their chances
for half price. The remaining nine prizes were
drawn by different persons-one gentleman OBJ
tanning three and another two of them in success
sion. Our young friend ofthe firm of j. b. B. &
Son had the good fortune TO draw cradle with
very interesting contenis-a pair of twins.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

the last of this thing, nor have your party. Rude
coarse epithets will not deter fearless men from
utte,ng their condemnation Of such an act, as
the ''high minded and intelligent (?) majority"
were guilty of: nor will they convince this people
of its propriey. haven not time now, nor space
10 say all I've got 10 say TO you on this subject
In your effort 10 take leave ofme you say, ''He
can rest assured that the writer of this has no
desire to drag him from his merted obscurity.-
1t would doubtless be quite agreeable for him to
have his name bazoned to the public under such
circumstances but as it is not our province 10
notice every creature who has education enough
to write himselfdown ninny, we will let him
from his hiding place continue, if he chooses, to
hurl his upo,ent missiles at us without further
notice Dressed monkeys are fond ofriding into
public t,roT oa prancing ponies" am not
aware Sammy. that itwoud be particularly agree
able to have my name blazoned to the public, as
having been called for by you nor can | antci-
pate that any oae would find peculiar pleasure in
the ride yon have suggested. You denominate
the animal wonld have to mount pony. 1t is
the first time have heard it so called have
always thought ponies belonged to The Equine race,
but seems the term may be also applied to the
long cared thistle eater. We'll we live and
learn. and am willing to adopt your more gene
raj Specification Of the word without
RESISTANCE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
Adjournment OF Congress.

The Senate has amended the House resolution
providing for an adjournment size die on the l4'h
Of August, BY striking out ''the l4th of August, +"
and inserting ''from July Nth to October 10th"
The favorite idea seems to be to have recess dn-
r,ou August and September, and to continue the
session from the l7th of October until the meeting
Of the regular session in December, and thus make
rho second session ona Of five months instead Of
,hree The House had not acted upon the SEN
.,t,s amendment at the date Of the last report.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
Black Troops.

The Spanish Government is enrolling negro
troops in Cuba in the proportion Of 700 negroes to
1900 whites. They are 10 serve in companies by
themselves, and will be commanded by expert
enced white officers. A correspondent Of the n,
Y Courier amusingly describes the appearance Of
the new leves:
Scarcely ten days had elapsed from the publish
ing of the order for the enlistment of Blacks and
Mulattoes into the Irregular army" when in the
streets Of this city were seen semi-savage Ne
groes, walking about apparently proud to see their
fellows stare at them with admiration at their new
uniforms which, however, fitted them but clum
silly, especially their shoes, which were evidently
too small for their lsrge feet, and which seemed
to completely torture them. On Sunday last some
hundreds of Black and Mulalto soldiers were ia
ken to church, where q solemn high mass was
celebrated it rained slightly after the service. and
as the majority Of them could not hasten out ofthe
rain, they simultaneously took of their shoes and
padded barefoot through the muddy streets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
DIED.

At Nliddlebrook, June the 18th, Mrs. ASS ELIZA
Turk, wife of Col. Rudolph Turk, and daughter Of
Col. George C. Robertson aged about 35 years: The
deceased had been worthy member Of the NJ. +.
Church for several years By her amiabhy and many
social virtues she had endeared herself large circle
of acquaatances, by whom she justly and highly
esteemed Among the many excellent traits that a.
dorned her character, candor and sincerity pre-
emnently conspicuous. In the several relations ofwfe,
mother and neighbor she was aiectonate, kind and
empIary. She endured painful illness Of several
ing we saw the majesty Of virtue No dismay, no per
urbation Of mind Perfectly rational to the last. How
calmly and appropriately she addressed her husband
mother, children and ncighbors An afectonate hus-
band aud children, one infant, have sustained ir
reparable loss But doubt not, their loss her it,
eaabie gain B. G. w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
Railroad Convention.

We have been requested to suggest to the citi-
zens Of this county the proproty Disappointing DEL
scotes to the Convention of the friends ofthe Cow
;nc.on and Ohio Railroad. to DO held al the White
sulphur Springs in August. Monday next, the
6,st day of the June County Court, Will be good
cpportuni,y The KanawIa meeting recommend
Cd the 7th of August as the day for holding the
Convention, but the people of Green5riar propose
INA o4th of the same month, and that Day will
probsbly, DC agreed upon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
New Hampshire.

The political affairs of New Hampshire sesF'
10 be somewhat out of joint. The Legislature,
after several ballots, have been unable to elect
Iro;ted States Senators. The leading candidates
are Wells, democrat, Eastman, whig, IaPpan'
freesoil. and Morrison, independent democrat. On
Friday last, the election was postponed TIL to day
Anti Nebraska resolutions have been introduced
and the House by majority of of eight refused
to Law them on the table The regular Demo
cratic candidates for tho Senate are Messrs lib
bard and Wells.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

Anti NEBRASKA EXCITEMENT IN lNDIANA.-
4 laroe and enthusiastic Anti Nebraska meeting
was held at Madison. Indiana, on the 4th, COLL
posod chiefly of Democrats. Resolutions were
r,assed repudiating The Democratic platform manu-,
featured at indianapolis, on the ground that IL
pledged the Democracy to the extension OF " ms
kew and slavery A mass Convention was re-
commended to be held at Indianapolis on July
18Th -, A. VAN
Senator Petit attempted 20 address the PEG
ple at Lafayette, on the 2lh. on the NEBRASKA 9as
Bill, bu, was met with groans and Kisses. W r;
the vote was attempted to be taken the confusion
was so great that the question could not be decl-
Ied
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21


ApoLIrIon SYMpArHIEs.-Burns,th the fugitive,
while here on his return to Richmond, was quite
communicative. lie stated that his leaving Rich
mond was accidental and not prenedllaled. lie
was employed as steyedore in loading vessel at
Rockets, and after knocking off work TOR the day ,
Law down in the hold and soon fell asleep, having
~ idel thu the vessel had finished loldlng, but
surprising he would be employed on board again
on the next day. lie walked up sOme lime after,
and finding the hatch closed, called out to be re-
leased from his confinement, which was dune
He insisted On being put ashore, but 1t was re-
fused and they tod him he would soon be in
Boston, where he wonld find plenty friends, plen-
ty of employment, and want for nothing; 50 ind
inc they would not put him On shore, he made up
his mind to 90 to Boston, and be a gentleman
But on his arrival he was sadly disappointed. -
There were plenty OF idle negroes there. and he
could get nothing to do 1t was nearly month
before he got a job Of work, and in the mean tim e
he was half starved and ragged as buzzard.-
None of his abolition friends cared for him until
they found out that he was RUNAWAY nIgger.'
and then they were ready enough to help him.
A common niger there (he said) was OF no ac-
couut with thenl-he might starve and rot; but
if he was only a RUNAWAY" they were almost
ready to fall down and worship him. Look at
these clolhes,' said he, pointing 10 the elegant
dress snit he had on-''do you think they w1nla
have given them 10 any common niger Shush!
Norfolk Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

O. The IIarrisonbufy Repubtican nominatos as
the Wing candidates for the next State election,
the Hon. w. G. Rives, Of Albemarle, for Cover
nor, Allen t. Caperton, Esq, of Monroe. for
Lieutenant Governor. and Col. j. B. Baldwin, Of
this place, for Attorney General.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

O. The Rev. Dr.. Crockett, Agent for the A.
merican Indian Association, located at Louisville
Kentucky, delivered an address, on Sunday night
last, in the Presbyterian Church, Of this place.
Tho object of the Association is to carry the bes-
sings of Civilization and Christianity to the Indi-
an tribes A subscription amounting to Sl7 20
was taken up in behalf Of the canse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
Funeral OF NapoIeon.

Those Of our citizens who have not yet visited
this Exhibition, should by all means call at Union
Hall to. night or to morrow night. All that is
said of it in the advertisement to be found in an
other column is true to the letter. We have rare
ly witnessed more beautiful and interesting ex-
hibition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
The New Territeries.

From the Washington Stars account it appears
that brisk scramble is going on among the Demo
cracy for the Offices in the new Territories ofNe
baska and Kansas. The Star thinks that Gov
Jo Wright, of Indiana, will be rendered the Gov
ernorship of Kansas. and Gen. w. o. Butler, Of
Kentucky, that Of Nebraska.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
Special Election.

The Governor has appointed the first Thurs
day in August next as the time for holding an
election in the twelfth Congressional district, 10
fill the vacancy cccasioned by the death of Mr..
Snodgrass. Charles S. Lewis, Hon. David MeCo-
mas, d. B. Neal and j. j. jackson, Jr.. are spo-
ken of as candidates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

WITHDRAWAL CT THE AFRIsAN SaUADRoY.-
The Washington correspondent Of the New York
Times writes:
Senator SlideIl, in Executive Session 10 day,
reported from The Committee on Foreign Relations
proposition giving notice of termination of our
treaty sipualons. binding US to keep naval
force on the Of Africa. 10 assist in prevent
Ing the Slavc-Trade. The ostonsihle reason fol
this action is, that the present force occasions
great expense of property and lie, ard an in
creased rigor in the S!age-Trade, without bcncii-
cial results. The real object is to concentrate
a naval force around Cuba, to ovenwe Spain aud
the Allies, and parhlPy erentn,lly to Ie-estsbiah
the Slave Trade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
rhn Elnnr Market.

A general decline took place in the flour mar
ket last week. At Richmond, on Friday, holders
asked s. rs to 50, and at these rates the sales
were small. On the same day, at Baltimore, phi
ces fell off to IS s. so, with very limited de-
mand. At New York sales of 1880 barrels
State flour were sold at 81 25 to IS 80.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

RAILROAD SUBscRiPrIoS.-l no qnfo'iun v.
the City Council vi Rchmond, va'' s"%sei,o'"
500 900 to the stock Of The CeHlFai i'.'..'D',
Company to enable Ihat Company ~ 'r r.'irreJ
their Railroad west Of Staunion' mas p'e" 5f,b
to vote Of the reeholders iordec'''o' ." '"' =
of July next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
Heading Room.

It will be seen by an advertisement in another
column, that Ms. Gresham proposes to open
Reading Room at his Cook and Periodical Store.
Something of the kind is very ouch nesded IN
this community, especially as We have no public
library, and we commend the enterprise to the
patronage Of our citizens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
Convention OF Enrmcrs.

4 convention of farmers will be held at War
ren;on, Fauquier county, on Thursday, the 18th
fully for consultation on the subject Of the joint
worm. Farmers throughout the State are invited
to attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

0U- Among the students Of the University Of
Virginia upon whom the degree OLA. NJ. will be
conferred at the close of the present session is J.
Baker Thompson, of this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
n,LrrMoRE cATrLn manKEr.

Heck ending Friday June 1--we have to note
marked decline in the quotations for Beef Cattle
our last report. The offerings at the Scales Mon
day were about $50 head, (which 325 driven 10
Philadelphia, aud the balance {42j hcad) sold TO
city butchers, prices ranging from - TO 81 %
the hoof, equal to SIS SO so net and averaging
81 So gross. The decline in price is fully Scots per
l03lbs since last week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

THE FILIBusTERs.- New York Courier
reiterates its conviction. Notwithstanding dle many
affected denials of the fact that there exists in the
United States an organization for the armed dis
ruption of Cuba from Spain, which in the number
and position Of the men who are committed To it
and the means at their disposal dwars all previ,
Gus attempts into mere buccaneering pariies.-
The Editor has reason to know lhat,-"When
Cuba is next invaded 1t will be by an army well
disciplined, well differed, well provided with
arms and munitions Of war; not exactly large but
sufficiently numerous to effect its object by its
own strength, and therefore sure to be largely re-
cruited by the dscontented Creoes, who, lacking
nerve and resolution to be the first to face the
hated rulers, will flock to standard which leads
sufficient force 10 ensure success, and will fight
with all the ierceness which is engendered by
venom long repressed."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

o. The appointment of a State Student for the
District of Augusta and Rockingham will be made
by the faculty of the University of Virginia, on
the LIST day Of July.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

c. The House of Representatives having laid
the bill increasing the rates of postage on the ia
BILE, the proposition is considered as defeated for
the prfsent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

The AMERICAN MlNlTrEa IN RUssIA.-Mr.
Seymour, it is said, was received with high hon
CTS on reaching ST. Petersburg, but having, at his
presentation to tie Court, paid no attention TO
previous intimaii2n that it would be more agree
able to the Gar for him TO appear in court dress,
than in plain American clothes, he has slnce' II is
alleged, received very little notice fron any OF the
royal officials. and maniests disposition to Jeave
St Peterstnrr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

ky- NEURALGA.-Thi formidable disease, which
to battle the skill of yields ike magic
to Cartcr's Spanish Mixture.
Mr. F. Boyden, formerly ofthc Aston House, New
York. and late proprietor Of the Exchange Hotel Rich
mond Va is ono of the hundreds who have been cured
Of severe Neuralgia by Carter's Spanish Mixture.
Since his cure he has recommended it TO numbers OF
others who were suffering with nearly every form Of
disease, with the most wonderful success.
He says it is the extraordinary medicine he has
ever seen used, and The best blood purifier known.
~ See advertisement in another column.
Nav 81, l554-lm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
Green Turtle Soup.

Bixby, the energetic Proprietor of the Eating
House, called US in on Wednesday evening last
to try a bowl of Green. Turtle Soup, which we
found very savory and palatable. Mr.. B. brought
the monster turtle of which it was made from Bal
timOre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
MARRIED..

On Thursday last, by the Rev. Jno. w Start, Mr..
WM. II. GRooMs to Miss JAsE d. VtSEs, all Of this
county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
Bank Notice.

,E'HE 4th ofJuy, proxiIno, falling upon Tues
day. the regular Discount day OF the Central
Bank of Va. all persons having notes To be re-
newed or paid upon that day will offer them or
nav them on The day preceding.
WIN. Fl. TAMS, Casher. .
Slaunton, June 81, le54.-2t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
JAMES II. SKINNER.

MR. EVERETT ON SLAvERY.-The Utica O..
Y. y Daily Observer quotes the following extract
from a speech delivered by Edward Everett in
the House Of Representatives in 1929. The New
Haven (ConneciicuD Register expresses the
hope that the political clergymen Of New England
may read it carefully:
':Sr, am 40 soldier. My habits and education
are very unmililary; but there is no cause in
which would sooner buckle knapsack ON my
back, and put musket on my shoulder, than that
of putting downa servie instruction at the South.
The great relation of servitude in some form or
other, with greater or less departure from the
lhsoreiic equality of men, is inseparabe from our
nature Domestic slavery is not in my Judgment
to be set down as immoral Or rreligiuus relation
No, sir. the New Testament says: Slaves
obey our masters" cannot admit that lis duties
are not presupposed and sanctioned by religion
know Of no way by which the form of this sery-
itude can be fixed but by political institution"
The Savannah Republican copies the above and
says:
''At the great celebration at Plymouth Rock
last summer, Mr.. Yeadon of South Carolina, in
the course of his speech, referred to the foregoing
statement in the presence Of Mr. Everett and the
company present Mr.. Everett seemed leased
with the reference, while few aboltionsis hiss
ed. We have this from Mr.. Yeadon himself
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21
New Ranking House.

We understand tina. the Directors of the Bank
of the Valley at Staunton, are looking out for an
eligible lot upon which to erect new and hand
some Banking House, We trust they may be a
Bile to secure one in our section of the town. which
is destined to be the business section in short
time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

NJ. In one Of the districts. or townships IN me !,
s,aIe Of Illinois. We learn from the papers one q
the strong minded women has Oee' eieo'sa GO" =
stable
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-21

o. "Thc most confirmed cases of the most distress.
Jag diseases, oftimes arise from indigestion All ofus,
less, troubled with this annoy ing symptom,
still it is general thing, do not attempt to med
cac until something serious intcrvenes. We would as
public monitor warn all readers against the sin Of
neglect, and at the time recommend 10 their no.
cc DR.. Hooands German Btters, the original prepa-
ration as prepared by DR.. c. NJ Jackson No l20 Arch
street, Philadelphia. We have cures effected
through its influence. "-Scotts Ueekty. June IA