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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-09-09

Two German Jews, passengers in the steam
ship Washington, were arrested at New York,
on board that vessel, on the 31st ult., with dia-
monds and watches to the value Of $40, 900 con-
cealed on their persons, which it is alleged they
designed to smuggle ashore. The property was
placed in the charge of the Collector of the Port
An investigation will be had.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-09-09

Chicago is in the full tide of prosperity as .
city, She commenced in the race for CONNER
DIAL prosperity only u or Is years since, and
now stands unriyalled among the cities Of tho
west, for the construction Of great public works
at their doors. Over two hundred trains Of
railroad cars arrive and depart daily at and
from Chicago.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-09-09

The New York Commercial states that in place
of the recent motor in the Ericsson, o pair of
approved and very economical boilers are to be
put in, and that the work will be done in about
eight weeks, when she will no doubt take her
place among our best steamers
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Adjournment OF Congress.

The adjournment of Congress virtually took place
on Friday afternoon last although the session was
nominaly protracted to Monday, when the Speak
or attended to sign the bills, in the presence oil
the few members still remaining in Washington
The Senate was to continue in session for some
DAYS on Executive business.
The last hours of the session were character
lied by the usual disorder at such times. All
the appropriation bills were passed, but in what
form the members of Congress themselves could
hardly tell. The House persisted in passing the
River and Harbor bill, notwithstanding the
threatened veto, which was Immediately sent in
by the President. This result is 81 course graft
fying to our Virginia Democracy, but it would
save much time aud money if the Democratic
Congress and the Democratic President could
come to an understanding on the subject There
is a screw loose somewhere, or such conflicts Of
opinions between the Democracy would not SO
often occur. The Baltimore Platform certainly
needs repairing.
1t is curious fact, to say the least, that the
party which continually boasts of its Democracy
should So frequently resort to the monarchlcal
feature in our constitution to defeat the popular
will expressed by Congress. The Washington
Star SAYS that although the veto was expected by
every member, its announcement created decld-
ed sensation. and elected ebulitions Of temper
from the friends of the bill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
nhn ,vnr in Eurone.

We confess that the European news has be-
come very uniutelligible to us. The warllke
movements are still progressing, while Austria
occunvinc an equivocal position towards both OF
the beIgerent parties, is trying to restore peace
and this is all we know or can ascertain about the
matter. The public must wait till the history OF
the war is written some years hence for a salts
factory account of the various transactions. H.
however, the late reports be true, the allies have
by this time had a great battle with the Russians
on the Danube.
The partizans Of Russia represent the British
feet in the Baltic as perpetrating lhegrosses' out
RACES upon the people in that quarter Sailing oy
all the fortified places, they have sacked, pIlaged
and burnt delenceless towns, subjectng the wo-
men especially to the most barbarous treatment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
North Carolina Election.

The returns from North Carolina indicate that
the Old North State sis herself again" After
all the Dragging of his opponents, old Dockery.
the Wing candidate for Governor, has gained
largely in almost every county heard from; and is
in all probability elected. by considerable major
ity. The Wings have probably regalaed then
majority in the Legislature also, which will IN
sure two Wing Senators from North Carolina
perhaps Badger and Graham.
Some mouths ago when we predicted the cleo
ton of Dockery our old friend of the Raleigh Ne
tropolitan was disposed to laugh at us, with his
FINGERS to his nose Probably he would take a
little less for his Shanghais just about this juno
ture. If Dockery is really elected (Which is not
absolutely certain yeti we should like TO get a
glimpse of Whtaker's phiz. His is apretty long
as well as pretty hard face at any time. but we
venture to say that it will then compare .favora-
bly, with the neck of his old pet, the Giraffe.
But we do not wish to crow too loudly, lest our
hopes should not be realized. lfa good beginning
does not make bad ending, however, the old
North State will be redeemed, never more, we
trust to be CENTRALIZED. Three cheers for her gal
liant Wings! Whether successful or not, they
are worthy of all commendatiOn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Irish Lnborers.

The amount of money transmitted by the lrlsl
laborers on our public works, to their friends a
cross the waters, is quite astonishing OuI
friend, Mr.. VIM. Withrow, of Waynesborough'
who conducts the financial operations of the Irish
laborers at the Tunnel, and indeed on the whole
line of the Central Road, almost entirely, In
forms us that he has forwarded as much as four
teen thousand dolars-an amount almost lncredl-
BILE when we remember that it was saved from
the scanty earnings of day-laborers, Through
Mr.. Withrow's agency, some eighty or ninety
persons have emigrated from Ireland, and joined
their friends and relations in this section of the
country. So unbOunded is the confidence of these
Irish aborers in Mr. WIS. financial abilities, that
some of them have travelled distance OF fifty
miles in order to place their business in his hands
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
From EurODc.

The steamer Canada has brought advices from
Liverpool to the 22nd of July. Further successes
by the Turks are reported, but very little credit is
now given to such accounts. Omar Pasha was al
Guergevo with II, 900 troops, and the allies were
in full march for the Danube. The junction Of
the French and Englsh troops with the Turks will
concentrate force of 60 900 men. against which
the Russians had an army Of 10000, and were
daily receiving reinforcemenis.
The conducio Of Austria was considered more
doubtful, and was regarded With great suspicion
by England and France. The Queen Of Eng
land had sent in message to Parliament stating
that it appeared from German newspapers that
Austria had fallen back into an alliance with Rus
STA, and asking for further provision for meet
ing the expenses of the war.
The latest from Madrid, Spain, Is to tho 18th.
The Gazette publishes list of new ministers
General Eavajl has been appointed commander oil
cavalry. The insurgents were masters OF Mad
rid The troops engaged against the barrlcades
were fighting in several parts OF the capltal whsn
the despatch left.
n Odltle Huu DGCH iOu5 oS'"S''''
Donnell and General Blager, in which the latter
was defeated, wounded, and taken prisoner.
The populacs had attacked the palace Queen
Christina at Saamanque, Granada. The whole
of Catalonia had risen, and the Captain General
leads the revolutionists who were fighting at sew
eralpoints
1t was reported that the Queen had fled to
France.
LArEsr.-The steamer Atlantic arrived at
New York on Saturday with Liverpool dates to
the Goth ult The news is not of Importance
The war operations were at stand, awaiting the
action of Austria. 1t had been officially declared
in both Houses of Parliament that Russia was
determined to retain possession of the Principal
tiles, and Austria was irrevocably resolved TO drive
her out of them.
The Spanish revolution is said 20 have been
completely successful Queen Christiana fled,
and Esparlero, the most liberal and honest of the
Spanish leaders, had been solicited to form anew
government. A movement of the Carlists had
taken place in Navarro
A general decline in breadstuf1s is reported.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

TIE late news from Spain. seems TO leave no
doubt of the success Of the insurgents against the
qovermAent of Qaeen Isabella. The people had
arisen in almost every part Of the country, and re-
port says that the Queen in despair iad lleo 10
Paris. This popular rising has been brewing Tor
many months past. Every steamer has brought
word Of the general discomfort, occasoned chiefly
BY the unGisguised licenliousness oil the queen
The corruption OF her ministers and the absolutlsl
tendencies Of her advisers have also helped to
hasten the crisis. The movement appears to
have no reference to the establishment OF lie
nnblic. and il is surmised by some that Don Pc
dro knr of Portugal, will be invited to ascend
the throne; but with such people 1t is vain to
expect much real improvement, whatever may be
the form of government or whoever may be sove-
reign.
O,Donpell. the leader Of the insurgents,
was formerly viceroy of Cuba He is said to be
IN eynerienced and skilllul general, and an able
and elooueDt statesman. His name would imply
that he was OF Irish extraction.
The government account of the instruction
had reached Havana on the 9th ult., when the
steamer Black Warrior left there. 1t describes
the movement as very insignificant, and declares
that the army will never consent to see them
selves converted into ''a disagreeable Republic.
The Captain General ofthe "ever loyal" island
of Cuba is directed "to keep everything quiet by
all means.D That official, however, has provided
for himself by purchasing large amount of bills
nm Ennla nd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY.

Miss Harland may henceforth take rank among
the most successful female novelists of the United
Statcs.-.N Y. Com. .idr.
The excellent tone pervading it will make 1t
one of the most popular ictions Of the present year.
Phil. Ere. Mail
The moral Of the story is prominent and unex-
cepiionable beauty and truth have clasped hands
in its recla-Frcd. .Nc,rs.
We take especial pleasure in commencing this
earnest, cbasiey written aud exceedingly judIcous
story, as one among the brilliant gems that have
recently made their ppearance-.inser. Courier,
Phil.
We commend it as among the cleverest novels
that have been wrtten.- Phil. EUe. Bhllelm.
Possessing Tar more interest and exhibiting
greater evidence of talent than any of our lady
writers have brought out for many day.-God-
ey's Lady's Book.
A novel ofuncummon excellence, certainly snpe-
rior to any Virginia novel we recollect ever to
have read.-Richnond Examiner.
'Alone" is book of great merit.-So. L't-
.Ness.
1t written in splendid style, and with no or
binary ability in the porlralure Of eharacier.-
Presbyteriai, Phil.
The Author is certainly lady Of uncommon
ability, and graceful aud attractive writer
Boston (.uass) 1rareller.
The book is full Of humor, and bears marks OF
that true genius fur whose sake much is excusable
We can point to no recent female work as con-
tanning finer passages than ADMINISTRATION
Post.
AUG. g. 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
DH EIEb.


At the residence of Henry Cease, on the 2lst July
EoLISE PoINDIxrER, infant daughter OF Henry P and
Fannie V. Ceasc-agcd IA months. L.. f...i.s,t, p
At her residence near Waynesborough, on Tuesday
the 25th of July, Mrs FRANCES STEELE, in the 73d
year Of her age. Mrs. S. was native OF Grcenbriar
but long residence in this county had made her wde
known and highly esteemed by large circle of friends
and acquaintance in this community IN all the varied
relations OF lite her course consistent and her actions
irrcproachablc. devoted parent true friend, and
kind mistress, her death will be deeply felt not only by
those connected by the closest ties of but
who had the privilege aud pleasure OF her friendship
An Invalid through life, she bore her numerous aud va
red trials with great christian fotitudc and patience and
at last yielded up her spirit TO him who gave H. with
pccc resignation, and in her language "without
doubt or fear" -l 4a. l-s' ~
&C. Lcwisburg Papers please copy. ,,4,-js
After protraccd illness on the Bird inst. Jhcoo w
IvoK aged years and y days Thus has THIS lovely
rcrm of promise been cut down in the very morning
It's existence by that fell destroyer, Death, and trans
ferred from the tolls and that awaited its cxpan
sion here TO those sunny fields OF Paradise, where TN
flowers never iadethcre to bloom, in all the rich per
f.cons of its nature throughout the countless ages
eternity. 80,
He's gonc-the loved and beautiful,
And peaceful be his rest vei ~ -"i '..sY
In that bright world ofjoy and love, r57l ST.
Where dwell the ever blest. i.-a !.
Tbongh with our youthful, Joyous band
We fam would have him dwell, 20
We will not murmur nor complain 30 u '-i
s'God docth all things we'll" raf
,Tis hard for weak and crrng ones 20
With faith to look above,
To bow beneath the Christening rod O. 'Hr
And feel tits sent in love; .,
But well we know our Father just, .5
And mcrciful and kind,
Doth never willingly aliict,
Nor grieve the humble mind
Oh sad, indeed, it was to see
That fair and lovely boy,
With laughing eye, and sunny locks
That hung in many curl, l a' 5i
Thus stricken down by fell disease an. .o,
In boyhood's early bloom, ,utuaa
And torn from those he fondly loved, .,,
To dwcl within the tomb
And when the messenger oil DEATH"
With rapid, tIrcless wing, ta.
Game down TO bear his spirit home, ,;.
With sainted ones to sng
We prayed that to our Masters will .'''''
Our own might be resigned, a
And yielded up our cherished one :, =,
heavenly home to find. b. u H.
| Co. Vindicator please copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09


PoLiTIcs IN New YoRK.-The New York
Herald thinks that there will be split in the
State Convention of the Anti-Slavery Alliance
which is to be held at Saratoga Springs on the
10th day Of August. The programme of Weed
s. Greeley, it is said, does not work smoothly. =
A portion of the Wing party are not willing to
mount the new Anti Nebraska and Anti Slavery
platform, and are not disposed to admit that the
Wing party is dead and buried. Upon the sue
cess or failure the Saratoga Convention depends,
it is thought, the success or failure of Northern
Anti-Slayery Alliance for the campaign of 1856.
The Herald predicts more than half dozen
factions or parties in the feld-hard shells and
soft shells. the Temperance Alliance, the Anti
Slavery Alliance, the Know Nuthings, the Wings,
the Irish Catholic party, the Germania lager bier
party, sc. sc. Tho political elements are in ter
Ilble commotion, and we may expect great deal
of scum to rise to the surface.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
churches and Criminals.

Two Boston papers, being engaged in contro-
versy about the North and South, have brought
out some interesting statistics to show the com
parative piety and criminality of the two sections
1t appears that the ten Northern States, with a
population of S,7lS, 1888, have 1890 churches
and PHI criminals; and the ten Southern States
NOT including Arkansas and MissOuri-wlth
population of s, 929 450, has l4,6S5 churches. and
only ,O9S criminals. Virginia has population
of ,42l ,63l, 1852 churches and l69 criminals;
while Massachusetts,, with population of 994,-
SD has / AS churches and Sol criminals. We
are surprised to fad that our neighboring State oil
Maryland is so far ahead =. Virginia in wckedness
out of population of 50S,GS4, she has @Oo
criminals. On the other hand, North carolina
with population of $685. $50, has only IA criml-
pals
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
j. MARSHALL McCUE.
FIeHr WITH 1NDIANs.-Several rencontr'

FIGHr WITH INDIANs.-Several rencontres
have recently taken place between small bodies
of United States troops and the Indians, in Texas
and New Mexico. On the l4lh ult, Capt. Van
Buren, and eleven men of his command of Mount
ed Rifles encountered rowing band Of some thlr-
ty Indian warriors. about sixty miles from Corpus
Christi. Texas. after pursuit of more than two
hundred and fifty miles. The Indians were drawn
up in line, but soon broke and fled, when run
ming fight onsued. Capt. Van Buren, was first
shot through the arm, and then an Indian sent an
arrow entirely through his body little above the
navel lie survived for more than week, and
strong hopes were entertained Of his recovery, but
his death is now announced. lie was native OF
Maryland
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
A Russian Envoy.

DR.. Thomas Cottman has arrived in this couu-
try on an important mission from the Emperor of
Russia The Emperor proposes to establish
commercial treaty with us, and also to sell US his
possessions on the North Western coast of Amer
lea. DR.. Cottman is native Of Maryland, but
emigrated to Louisiana in 1880, and for the last
year he has resided at ST. Petersburg, where he
obtained some official position. From all accounts
he is very communicative about his mission to the
United States, and the suspicion is expressed that
the Gar has sent him out to try to humbug us
into an alliance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
AlIe-llnnY.

The recent vote in Allegheny County for sub
scription of S25 900 to the Central Railroad was
unsuccessful, but the friends of the road raised by
private subscription, in one week, S2o,4oo' and
have by this time doubtless considerably added t(
that amount. 1t is believed that S6O,OOO Will be
raised by the efforts now making in the COuntie;
of Pocahantas, Bath and Allegheny. This with
the Richmond subscription and the States proper
ton will be very seasonablc lift to the company
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
WaY Trains.

Inasmuch as Charlottesville complained thai
its rival WaynesborOugh had way special train
to connect with Staunton, the Directory at its late
meeting in Charlottesville ordered passenger
coach to be run with the freight train between that
village and Richmond. We hope the Advocate
is satisfied, as its town has now an equal chance
with Wayhesborough. The latter place. we
omitted heretofore to state, got its way train by
an offer of $500 per year for the privilege. The
arrangement will accommodates large local travel
between Richmond and Staunton, and may re-
lieye the mail trains from the necessity Ofsuch
fyeouent stODDin0S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Railroad Travel.

The Central Road has been groaning with enor'
nous loads of passengers for the past week 1ne
capacity of the company in cars and Locomotives
was scarcely equal to the emergency, but an addi-
tional engine-the "Charles Ellet"-has been
received to run the mountain track, and other
engagements made which give ample assurance
that all the trains will hereafter be promptly put
through. The Company is fortunate in having
the services at this juncture Of efficient and
systematic Superintendent as Mr., Whitcomt
has shown himselfto be.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Mountain Top Hotel.

To persons in search Of a cool and delightful
locality, in which to find relief from the intense
heat of the summer, we know Of no place more
inviting than the excellent Hotel on the summit
Of the Blue Ridge, kept by Mr.. LiPscomO. 1t is
really refreshing to get up there and breathe for
short time the pure air Of the mountain, and par
lake of the capital fare which the proprietor pre-
no,es for his guests Persons from Stanton will
Gnd a ride to the Mountain Top On the cars, de-
Ilphtful excursion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

A REBUKE The report Of the Senate Com.
mittee on Foreign Affairs, upon the proposition tc
place ten millions OF dollars at the disposal of the
President is rebuke which the administration
well deserved. Though the Committee clothe
their refusal in the most concliatory language
yet they in fact emphatically say that the occa-
sion does not demand such an extraordinary meas
ure, and that in the short interval before the re-
assembling Of Congress no contingency can posi-
bly, arise which would justify the disposal Of SC
large sum for any object legitimately within the
Presidents sphere of duty. In England such a
reply to Cabinet proposition would be followed
by the dissolution Of the ministry, and though NJ
such effect is expected or desired here, yet as an
expression of want Of confidence in the inten-
tons of the Administration it is equally explicit
and decided Baltimore .4IneIfcaR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
rho ChnIern ina thc Tunncl.

We learn from private letter, that the cholera
still exists at the Tunnel. and fears are.enterialn-
ed that it is extending Up &c Sunday last there
had been 90 deaths. 1t has extended TO other To-
calities at the Eastern end Of the Tunnel, than
the few shantes tO which it has hitherto been
confined. 1t has also made its appearance" On the
Westerns side of the mountain. Two cases occurred
on Sunday, both Of which have probably terml
mated fatally before this. Our informant states
that there is great CONSERVATION among the Irish
laborers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

o. The Finance Committee of the city Coun-
Gil of Richmond have directed the Assessor &c
ascertain whether or not the $50 majority ofvotes
lately cast in favor ofthe subscription to- the Central
Railroad, represent majority of the property
This movement indicates disposition TO defeat the
will of the majority. The Post says there are a
bout thirty citizens who own more real estate than
all the other freeholders-some 1900 2OOO-pu'
together.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
10 tho Editors OF the Spectator.
Mr.. SoLov. August 3, ls5

MT. DUIVN' mug USI o, IOVf'
GESrLEMEY: have neglected to enclose 10
you a reply received from b, johnson Barbour,
Esq, in answer to communication was direct
ed to make to him, embodylng an invitation from
the farmers OF Augusta, that he would address
them at our May Court.
He SAYS, 81 am much obliged to my brother far
mers of Augusta for the high compliment they
have paid me in their invitation to address them
at their May Court. | am sorry TO be obliged to
decline the invitation for that exact time, but
hope some time during the summer, without the
formaity of notice. TO visit your county and lend
nv humble aid towards the advancement Of our
great cause, &c."
J.. MARSHALL McCUE.