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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Fatal Accident.

A few mornings since, large, green water
frog. left his home in the marshes, probably fol
the sake Of exercise, and in the course Of his wan
deriurs visited the railroad and took his seat up
On the rails. While enjoying the beauty of the
surrounding scenery, and meditating upon mat
ters and things in general, and railroads in par
ticular, a'freght train came whlzzng along and
before the poor creature could say ''kerchuck,'
severed its head from its body. The clrcumstan-
ces we have detailed, were furnished us by one
who was all eye witness Of the fatal accident.
MonAL.-Let little boys take warning from
the fate of the frog, and keep off the railroad track
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Salem.
Salem.
~ nf tho Rnnnnke RenmLlicGn

Our contemporary of tho Roanoke Republican
corrects an error into which we fell n few weeks
since 10 noticing the advent OF a new omnibus
into that growing little town. A friend pointed
the remarks Of the Republican out to "a,
suggesting that ''Capitol Square and the Navy
Yard" meant the Courthouse yard and the Co
nal Basin, and we were thus inadverantiy led
into an error, which moments reflection would
have corrected. The Republican furnishes us
with the true Interpretation of its language in the
following paragraph:
..The new Omnibus islabcled Capitol Square
and the Navy yard, and, we presume, once fig
ured between those two points in our metropolis.
So after all, our Omnibus is only Second hand as
the Irishman said of President Fillmore and his
presidential carriage
Our contemporary gives us bret description
Of Salem and its appurtenances, and winds up IS
follows:
eve wish it distinctly understood. that infer
naliu we are some, if we amt a city Let's
see we have n Common Council, an Exchange
Branch Bank, Savings Bank, College, two
Academies. Town Hall, a Lyceum, an Athe-
neum. Fire Company. one Foundry, one pace-
ment and one Newspaper; with various other
things too numerous to mention. Come over,
brother Spectator, and Wen take you around"
We shall be very happy indeed to accept the
cordial invitation of our neighbor at our earliest
convenience. Or city Fathers are about to
make some Improvements in our streets and side
walks, and we may possibly be commissioned to
visit Salem-and procure the pattern ofthat pare
nsent. When we do go, we shall expect free
ride in the omnibus from the "Capitol Square to
the Navy Yard" 80
After perusing the Republicans glowing de-
scription, however, We are prepared to recognise
the claims of Salem to front rank among the ju-
venile cities of the State, without ocular demon
stration. Our contemporary may we'll exclaim
with the poet of 'Little Pedlington :"
'IIal Pedlingtonia! hail thou favored spot
What's good is found in thee, what's not is not ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
I. o. o. r.

The Grand Lodge of Virginia, of the Tndepen
dent Order of Odd Fellows assembled in Richmond
last week. The following gentlemen were elec
ted officers Cor the ensuing year:
NJ w. Grand Master. J. Lewis Kinzer, of Al
exandria; R. w. Deputy Grand Master, VIM
H. Cook, Of Carroll r. w. G. Warden, n. K
Trout, Of Staunton; r. w. g. Secretary. Mi
chael Segars, of Richmond; R. w. G. Treasurer
Geo. w. Toler, OF Richmond R. w. G. Chap
lain, J. D. Kelley, Petersburg W. G. Conduc
Tor, Geo. d. Moss, Uppervile; w. G. Guardian
Alex. Grant, Richmond w. G. Marshall, j. H
Delany. Norfolk; w. G. Herald, j. w. Chill
dress. Richmond. Representatives to the Gran,
Lodge of the United States,-J. R. Edmonds
Alexandria j. H. Fitzhugh, Wheeling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Public Lecture,

We have the pleasure of announcing that Prof
w. A, Bartlett, of Messy Creek Academy, will
deliver free lecture on "The Legacies of the
Past" at Union Hall in this place, on Friday
evening next. Prof. Bartlett has consented to
deliver the lecture in compliance with The reques,
of a number of our citizens, and VIC bespeak for
him tnll house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Death Of DIR, Sampson.

F. S. Sampson, D. D.. Professor in Unlor
Theological Seminary. died last week. DIR
Sampson was learned and excellent man. ane
his loss will be severely felt by the Church gene
rallv. It will be difficult matter to supply hi'
place in the Seminary, so eminently was he flttet
for the position which he held. In point OF schol
arship, we believe he has been generally regard
ed as one of the most learned men in the United
Ct.fes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Snow Storm.

On Sunday and Monday last, this region was
visited by a snow storm. which would have been
highly creditable to December or January. The
snow fell during the greater part of both days, and
drited in places to the depth of several feet. We
had few spells of weather more severe during tho
winter. The apple trees were in full bloom, and
the prospect for fruit is, Of course, entirely des
troyed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
The semi.Weekly.

We have sent number of prospectuses to our
friends in the country, and hope that they will
favor us by consulting the present patrons.of the
Spectator, especially, as to their wishes in regard
to the semi weekly, and let US know the result al
as early moment as possible. In this connexion
we may be pardoued for publishing the following
letter from gentleman who resides in an adjoin.
ing county:
To THE EDITORS OF THE SPECTATOR.
Gentlemen For many years Of my life
was q citizen of Augusta county, member o. the
Wing party and constant reader OF the Specta
tor.
I have been of the opinion that Staunton has as
many newspapers as can be respectfully and effi-
GENTLY supported But perhaps am growing tt
be an old fogy; and whenever my we'll beloved
native county chooses 10 have sem-weekly Is
sue of the Spectator, inasmuch as it was always
good enough Wing organ for me, you may set me
down for two copies.
Also the following extract from gentleman il
another adjoining county:
see and am glad to see that you are about Il
publish semi-weekly Spectator. lsincerefy hope
you Iull success III youI new ueitah'"S' ga
sorry to see from your two last papers that ysl
have certain difficulties to encounter. Permit Inc
to say that have ever considered the Spectator al
the best country newspaper in Virginia. II is con
sentative, dgnfed, mild, and IFS general tone II
the long run, must secure success. Editors can nj
more please all, than teachers, mllers, shoema
kers, merchants or preachers.
There is world of wisdom in lElsop's fable o
..the old man and his ass" TO do right is thu
only course and we will thus please the good ant
girtuous and reasonable. There is in some local
tiles corrupt and growing taste for iar'ness ane
even abuse by editors. and some to gain POPULAR
ty cater to this vitaed taste. when the ohec
should be. to encourage higher and purer Ton,
in the public mind. II does not require much tas
ent to blaekguard. Editors who write in th
style, will be read Tor amusement, but they exer
no real influence, and soon sink into contempt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
ms. We are requested to estate that any

o. We are requested to estate that any sugges-
lions which may be induced by an examination
of the tables of the United States Census for this
County should be forwarded at an early day to Mr..
DE Bow, Superintendent of the Census Office at
Washington, with view to the correctness Of
other publications from that office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

REsres,rIoN OF SENATOR SMrrH.-The Hon
Truman Smith, through the columns o. the Ma,
tonal ntelligencer. announces to the people OF
Connecticut that he has resigned his seat as thell
representative in the Senate OF the United States
the resignation to take effect from and after Mon
day, the oath proximo. Mr.. Smith says heIs I'M
PEELED to take this step by the urgency OF his prl
vate affairs, which have been ton long neglected
on account CT his public engagements. lie has
found himself under the necessity OF being absent
several weeks during the present session, ana i
does not consist with his sense OF right to hold
place of so much responsibility, when he is unable
to discharge It's duties
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

MItSIse IN CALrroRsrA.- The last number oil
the Sacramento Journal says: During the past
few days we have conversed with numerous prac-
tical miners and others. from various parts of the
mountains. all of whom concur in tho opinion that
golden harvest is being gathered. as rich as the
mines of California have ever yielded in former
years. Indeed, so rapidly is the dust accumulated
there would seem to be a good prospect that the
time lost during the early fall and winter will be
amply repaid in the course of very few months
from this time The effects of the miners sue.
cesses are already apparent in the cities; business
is improving rapidly, and after the lapse of shor
time we shall hear no more complaints from mer-
chants, traders, or others"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

Dress OF THE CzAa.-Thc Gar of Russia's
dress and concomiianis are thus described:
"His costume is nva-iable, being always that
of superior officer Nothing distinguishes him
from officers OF his army unless it is his tall figure
and handsome. manly face. lie does not allow
any of his officers to dress in plain clothes, and
only assumes them himself when abroad. The
Emperor Nicholas has inherited the antpathy and
hatred of his ancestors for boards and long hair
Except his coachmen, whom he chooses from
mone the blackly bearded individuals in his EN-
pire. all persons connected with the civil admin
isration are obliged to shave off every particle OF
hair on their faces. The army alone wears the
moustache and imperial. The nobility and free
citizens may wear whskers. but only as far as thu
bottom OF the ear. The Gar himself personally
watches over, besides causing others to do tht
same, the scrupalous observance of these regula
| tions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
The GADspEs TWArr.-The correspondent

The GApspEs TSEATr.-The correspondent
of the Baltimore Sun says:
"The Senate is again in executive session, and
will, in all probability, ratify the Gadsden treaty
in the shape given it by that honorable body. II
is now the Gadsden treaty as the boys jack-knllf
after it had three new blades and two new han,
dies put to it. five can get strip Of land
sufficient for Pacific railroad, get rid of the
eleventh article of the Treaty Of Guadalupe Hi
dalgo withou: revlving it in new form, and pre-
serve peace and fellowship with our Southern
neighbors, why then the sacrifice of few million
of dollars is OF comparatively no amount. Blu
the treaty is not through yet. and even in it
multilated form may meet with serious obstacles
The diminution of the consideration to be paid II
Santa Anna may diminish the zeal of the friends
of the treaty for it's passage"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
1.oturss en the Eastern auestlon.

Should the weather continue fair, Prot, Johns
will give two Lectures in the basement OF the
Lutheran Church, on this and tomorrow even
ings, "Wednesday and Thursday. The first
lecture will be descriptive of his travels in Flu
rope, Asia and Africa--the second descriptive Of
the city of Jerusalem. Both lectures will be ac-
companied by very superior colored illustrations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

NC The Captain General of Cuba has pub,
is6ed decree forbidding all persons who nave
moi gone through regular certified course OF col
leriate instructions in public universities nc Of .ne
realm. from writing in the newspapers ne
reason assigned. is hat the neglect of proper study
corruuts and ruins the pure Castian tongue ahd
dispraces the national literature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

The INCREASE OF Posi- OFFIcEs.-By way
If showing our readers how the demands of the
nublic on the Post Office Department increase,
we have to mention that on June 30th. 1850, the
number Of Post Offices in the United States was
IS4l7 On June Both, 1851, 1906, on June
30th. 1852, 90. 9Ot and on June 30th, 1858, a.
300 We learn further, that since that time a
bont 1900 more have been added to the list
H,asiingfoi, Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

LATER FROM Municipalities have been re-
ceived from Mexico, which state that Santa Anna
in his progress against Alvarez, the nsurrectiuna
ry leader, was everywhere received with the great
est enthusiasm by the people. He had several
encounters with the troops of Alvarez in which
the latter was generally worsted. A number OF
prisoners had been taken on both sides, some of
whom had been shot. Reinforcements ofGovern-
ment troops were constantly advancing towards
the scene of revolt and the papers report that the
soldiers Of Alvarez were deserving. The insurrec-
ton was more formidable than at first represented
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Central Bank Building.

This building is progressing rapidly, and will
be, when completed. great ornament to the
town. The cost of the building will be about
&6 600.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Fisly.

Wings and Democrats are alike .fshy in this
community now. If any one doubts it let him &c
down to the depot in the evening, about the time
the cars arrive. and see what rush there is for
shad. Fresh shad command from twenty five tc
thirty seven and half cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

Or "The Massachusetts State Council Of Col
ored Americans have passed resolutions denounc-
ing Mrs. Stowe, on account Of her refusal to make
large donation to their school purposes from the
funds collected by her in Europe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Another Omnibus.

Mr.. Jos. n. Woodward, proprietor of the
woodward House" has received his omnibus
Both Of the omnibuses seem to DO well loaded
every evening. The travel to and from Rich
moud has increased very considerably since the
completion of the railroad to Staunion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
charleston Convention.


The Southern Commercial Convention COM
meuced its session in Charleston, South Carroll
ma, on Monday the 10th instant. A very large
number Of delegates, of whom one hundred and
thirty We're from Virginia, were in attendance
II was decided that the Convention, was strictly
an adjourned meeting of the Memphis Conven-
ton, and the Hon. w. G.. Dawson, Of Georgia,
was invited to preside as permanent President.
Resolutions were submitted on Tuesday in ia
vor of direct trade with Europe, and the con-
struction of the Pacific Railroad. These gave
rise to discussion in which Senator Jones, OF
Tennessee, and Albert Pike, Of Arkansas, partl-
cipated. The latter condemned the policy of re-
lying upon Congress for the construction OF the
Pacific Railroad, thinking it better that the States
interested should undertake the work. The res
olutions were finally referred to Committee Of
three from each State.
On the third day, tho committee made par
tial report, recommending the construction OF q
railroad to the Pacific by the Southern route, the
encouragement of mining and manufacturing IN
The Southern States, and the establishment of a
trade with the river Amazon. The resolutions
relating to the Pacific Railroad were debated by
Messrs. Combs. of Kentucky, Pike, OF Arkansas,
and Jones, of Tennessee.
On Thursday, twas resolved to appoint Com
mit,ee who should memorialize Congress on the
following subjects
lst The remission Of duties on railroad iron.
Cd. The improvement of the merchant service
BY the establishment Of IN apprenticeship system
and the prevention Of assertions.
Sd. The exploration of the Amazon by naval
steamers.
4Lh The establishment of line of steamers be-
tween some Southern port and the mouth of the
Amazon or port in Brazil.
5th. The establishment of direct mail route,
by steamers, between Southern port and Europe.
9th. Upon the improvement Of harbOrs and nav
igable rivers.
The Convention also expressed itself in favor
Of Southern route for the Pacific Railroad, TO be
built by the Southern States without national as
sistance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

Sc All. persons indebted to the Spectator office
Cor subscription. advertising. or job work, are re-
quested 10 make payment without delay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Wtnchekfer.

We learn from the Republican, that property
is rising in Winchester. The trade of the place
with Alexandria is becoming quite considerable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Correction.

In Mr.. Bradley's advertisement, inserted for
the first time last week, an error occurred in the
day sale, which we correct this week. The
sale will take place on the 18th of May.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
Valuable Documents.

We are again under obligations to Senator Ma
son, for valuable public documents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

ga GRAND SPECTACLE OF MrsERY.'-The n
York Courier and Enquirer. in noticing the visi
of the Legislature to the charitable institutions O
New York on Saturday. states that 5000 pauper
are constantly supported from the city treasury
besides supplies to out door poor, and exclusive O
the benelac!ions administered by the Commission
ers of Emigration, at an annual expense of from
$500 900 to 100000. The amount expended il
buildings last year for carrying out these nam
moth charity institutions, amounted to 1920 600
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
An Illustrious Trio.

Kussuth. NIazzini, and I.edru Rnlin have late
ly addressed Joint letter to George n. Sanders,
condoliSg with him upon his rejection by the u
niled States Senate The action Of the Senate
is lugubriously hewailcd as a.'hard and mlschev-
ous blow" which will operate wonderfully against
the Republican principle" in Europe. They
had expected the United States To lend her NOR
al aid, at least, to the republican cause, and look
ed for an expression of sympathy through her d.
plomatic agents; and consequently, they are most
sorey disap pointed. that the Senate should reject
a gentleman so perfectly consistent in the repre-
sentatioa OF his country's democratic character.
They think it gives full scope to the mIsrepresen-
lation that the confirmation was withheld on &C
count of the marked sympathy manifested by MI
Sanders in behalf Of Democracy in Europe
The illustrious triumviraie plaster George all o.
Yer with flattery, addressing him By the most en-
dearing epithets in every paragraph.
\ very competent tribunal truly, are these
worthy apostles of Red Republicanism, to set In
Judgment upon the American Senate, and dictate
the policy that ought to be pursued by our gov
eminent in regard to the affairs of other nations.
The impertinance OF foreign agItators has become
80 common, however, that it has ceased 10 be
wonderful. All their prating about patriotism,
and republicauism and the democratic principle
is mere fustian. They have all gain and moth
ing TO lose by the mighty revolutions which are
about to take place on the continent, and the hope
of their own elevation lies at the foundation of all
their schemes They promise Mr.. Saunders
great things in the event of their accession to
power. When Napoleon the Little is hurled
from the throne, and Ledru Rollin is President
of France. when Mazzini presides over the Re
public of Italy, and the great kossuh has restored
the fallen fortunes of oppressed, down trodden
Hungary" George is assured that there will be
more than one who will prove to him that
the republics of Europe are not torgetful OF
received services, and know how to appreciate
their true friends. With the prospect of so much
higher rewards for his ''marked" sympathy with
the Republicanism of Europe than the petty Con-
sulate at London, we suppose Mr.. Sanders viii
not desire the Senate to act upon the suggestion
of his admiring friends, and reconsider his claims
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19
consu1 for switzerInnd.

Mr.. Daniel S. Lee, now of Iowa, but formerly
Student of Law at this place, has been appoint.
ed United States Consul, for Basic, in Switzerland
by the President, with the consent Of the Senate
% Vincent Witcher, Esq, of Pttsylvania. has
been elected President of the Richmond and Dan
Vile Railroad Company, to fill the vacancy occa'
stoned by the death of Mr.. Tunstal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

o. Elk President Fillmore had great civic and
military reception at Mobile lie was met by a
convoy of steamers. Speeches were made by Mr..
Fillmore and Mr.. Kennedy Their intention of
visiting Cuba had been abandoned, in consequence
of ;here being no immediate steam communication
with Havana and they intended to proceed by
the land route to Savannah and Charleston, d.
crossing perhaps even as far as Nashville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

DANISH MoRMoNs.-About four hundred men
women and children, have just arrived at ST. Louis
from Denmark. on their way to the Mormon Set
Element in the salt Lake country They are ac
companied by Mormon missionary or elder, who
superintendent their embarkatiun at a Danish port
their passage across the Atlantic, and their voy.
age up the Mississippi river, and will continue in
charge Of them until their final settlement in U
tab territory. On their way up the river there
occurred among them, forr deaths and one mar
rage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

T. is now stated that Mr.. Everett denies the
,snort which attributes to hun the authorship Of
no Hulsemann letter. The entire story about
sis trip to Boston and correspondence with Fetch
- we5ster is without foundation. Mr.. Webster
consulted with him in reference to the letter, but
bs has never pretended that twas written by him.
ns- The Richmond Examiner oon;TadictS the re-
an,t that tho resignation Of Mr.. Daniel, Charge AZ
,-li,,,. has been reserved al WashingtoE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-19

BRIrisH "CoNsoLs." AS many persons do moi
understand what is meant by ''consols," which are
always prominent article in the English money
quotations, we give the following definition from
the Bankers Magazine:
They are three per cent. English stock, which
had its origin in the act of the British Parliament
consolidating (hence the name) several separate
Government sucks called in the act consolidated
annuiies. and commonly quoted, for brevily, con
sols.' When the consolidation took place, the
principal of the several funds thus merged amount
ed to go, l37 .S2l but, by the funding Of addi-
tional and subsequent loans and parts of loans ino
this stocks, it amounted. on the 9Th of January,
1886, to .e356, 760.228. Since that period only
one loan has been raised-that for compensation to
the West India planters in the emancipation OF
slaves-sf20 COO. 000-and few millions have
been paid off. The total in January, 1913, was
f3l7 ,S24.!lSl English debt. and f6 "a STA Irish
debt out of total debt Of f772. 40l ,S5 sterling.
The stock, from lis amount aud the immense num-
Der of lis holders, is more sensitive 10 financial in
fluence than any other, and is. therefore, the ia
vorite stock of the operation Of spectators and job
bers. It's dividends payable sem-annually."