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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
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We publish on the first page of this paper, a
capital little story, illustrative Of the passion
which little men have for Boosting of their init
mate association with the great. It reLIinds us
Of Col. ]. Watson Webb's letters to the Courier
and Enquirer, in which he details with evident
gusto the familiar iets tste conversations and
sprightly table-talk which have taken place be-
tween. COL Webb and Lord Palmerston, Col
Webb and Clarendon, Col. Webb and various
other prominent men in England. 80
There arc many other persons in this world
besides Major Lucky and Col. Webb, who either
blow themselves into something like respectable
nOtorety, or employ other people to blow for them
To all such hireling press is especially conve.
nien., aud any quantity of automatons may be
found. who are willing. for trifing compensa,
ton, TO devote themselves TO the task of raising
little raen to high places. But for the newspa,
psrs, many who are regarded as distinguished
individuals" would fail back into that dark OBJ
security from which they havs bssl hOisted, ,ant
never more be read, heard or thong II Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12

TELEGRApHrYG.-Amu mistakes some
times take place in telegraph dispatches. Afew
days since, a gentleman telegraphed to one Of oul
western cities to gain intelligence of his daughter
who was i'll. In return he received laconic
reply from her attending physician which pur-
ported that he was Grandfather. ''Heavens ~
he exclaimed, throwing down the missile as if il
had been hot cinder. "My daughter-a child 20
Then strdng to his Closet he grabbed his hat and
coat and struck bee line for the cars, mutering;
ga pretty muss indeed child-my daughter in
such predicament, and unmarried, too Oh such
dsgrace!" In few hours he was at the sick
room OF his daughter The physician was sur
prised to see him so soon, but politely told him
that "the girl was getting along quite finely. p
$50 it's girl, hey" gasped the father: "Of
COURSE" said the doctor, ''don't you call your
daughter girW -hum-yes-but til
the child !" "Chldl" wondered the doctor,
"what child % ''Why, sir. did You not send
that dispatch ~ pettshly exclaimed our friend
as he handed to the doctor the dispatch which he
had hastily picked up from the floor before he
came home. The doctor looked at it, and broad
smile was visible upon his features. 81 sentyou
dispatch, but heaven knows it never contained
such news as this! The one ! sent intimated
that your daughter was just through having a
chiHi'' Our friend felt that he had been taken
in and done for, undegned. and offered 10 treat
fthe doctor would only keep it still.-Detroit
ADVERTISER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
The FIncastlo p.mocrat.

The last number of this paper contains thu
vsledictory ofMr. WOOdrum, the late editor, and
the salutatory Of Messrs. Hopkins aud Harlan,
the present pNpristors. We wish the new firm
abundant success in every thing except the
propagation Of their political sentiments The
juniIr partner vas associated with US for more
than FIVE years in the mechanical department. Of
the Spectator, and from the most intimate acquain-
,sncs with him we can testify to his worth as
man. II all the qualities which render men esti-
rnabls and trustworthy he has no superior. We
shall ever cherish for him sincere attachment,
and cordially commend him to the confidence and
Kind regard Of the people of BOtetourt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
Cutting and Breckenridge,

The correspondence which passed between
Msssrs. Cutting and Breckenridge, after their diff
dcntly in the House of Representatives, has been
published in the newspapers. The first note was
from Mr.. Cutting, and requested Mr.. Brecken-
rogo to retract or explain his assertion that the
former had uttered a falsehood. Mr.. Breckenridge
replied that the assertion was founded upon a re-
natk made by his opponent, and could not be
withdrawn while the cause of it remained. Mr.
Cutting rejoined, denying any i0tenton to give
offence, but Col. Hawkins, the second of Mr..
Breckenridge, refused to receive it, on the ground
thata challenge bad already passed aud further
correspondence was improper. Mr.. Breckenridge
then addressed note to Mr.. Cutting naming
Col. Hawkins as his friend ''to arrange theterms
ofour meeting" and Mr.. Cutting on his part
samed Col. Monroe. These veteran son of Mars
proceeded forthwith to draw upa plain for the
aght. Col. Hawkins proposed rifles at sixty
PAGES. Col. Monroe claimed the privilege, as the
challenged party, to designate the weapons &c.
sad wound up with disgusting blood thirsty
proviso that in case either Of the principals viola
ted certain rules, he might bs "shot down" by the
SECOND of his adversary. To the surprise, and no
doubt the relief Of both parties it discovered
At This point that neither had intended to challenge
the other; Mr.. Cuttings second note was accord
ingly received, and the affair satisfactorily and
''honourably" adjusted.
The New York Herald, the great organ of the
Hardshell Democrats, insists that Breckenridge
was put forward in this affair by the Administra-
ton. to brow beat if not to murder Cutting. The
latter has, Of course, incurred the implacable hos
tilisy Of the President and Cabinet by his manly
exposure and denunciation of their trucking policy
towards the freosoilers but we have no idea that
their hatred has gone to the length of plot
,iag his death. The Herald's bitterness, how
ever, indicates the feeling now experienced BY the
Hards towards an Administration which they
aided to elect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
Dreadful ARRAY at Charlottesville.

A rencounter took place in Charlottesville on
the Sd instant, between w. Edgar Garth, a citi-
zen of Albemarle, and David w. Flournoy, o.
Charlotte, a student at the University, which re-
suited in the serious injury of both parties
Bowie knives and pistols were used land both gen.
tlemen were severely wounded. We learn from
the Jefersonian, that Mr.. Flournoy was dis
charged by the committing magistrate, after the
circumstances of the affair had been elected by
judicial investigation, and that the parties have
become recOnciled TO each other.
The affair seems to haYe been characterized by
display of desperate courage, on the part ofboih.
The Flournoys are renowned for their pluck
We have heard an anecdote of one of them-ei-
ther the grandfather or the great grand father of
the young man engaged in this affTay, which is
interesting. When the British were in Prince
Edward and Charlotte, during the Revolutionary
War. large party of them were seen on one &C.
casion approaching Briery Bridge, intending to
cross. Flournoy stationed himself on the bridge
with his rifle, al the eminent risk Of his life, and
awaiting their approach, deliberately fired at the
detachment. 1t is said that the enemy, not
dreaming that he would have the hardhood thus
to confront them single handed and alone, came
to the conclusion that they were about to fall into
an ambuscade, and Immediately retreated in hot
haste e
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PUBLIC SALE.

A S surviving partner in the Foundry business
"A carried on by NJ. Bryan and Schuyler Brad
ley. near Vesuvius Furnace, will on Saturday
the 29th Of May, ON the premises, proceed to sell
to the highest bidder for cash. all the Flasks, and
Patterns belonging to said concern. consisting If
an assortment Of Livingston county pillow f'lasks
and Patterns of various sizes both right and left
hand, also the unexpred term of the rightto make,
nse and vend to others 10 be used, the Livingston
county Plow for large portion Of the State Of
Virginia, until the 18th day of April 1856; at
which time the patent right expires. Also, a va
riety of Patterns and Flasks for machinery, such
as Threshing Machine Patterns, Patterns for
Saw Mill Gearing, and variety of other Patterns
usually found in such establishments. -'4
SCHUYLER BRADLEY
April -. IS54.-tds.s +..tE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12

HENRY CLAY.-Gen. Leslie COMBS commu-
ncates to the National lntellgencer the following
resolutions prepared by Henry Clay in le49, and
forwarded to Gen. C. with the design of having
them or similar ones presented to the people OF
Kentucky, without distinction Of party at public
meetings called for the purpose. These resolu-
tons are now published for the first time:
|. Resolrcd, That this meeting is firmly at
tached to the union of these States and that they
60 for it one and indivisbly, now and forever.
2. RESOLVED, That whilst this meeting would
be most happy that the controverted question OF
slavery within the Territories recently acquired
from Mexico should be settled in a manner salts,
factory TO all parts of the Union, no settlement Of
it, whatever it may be. will create any just
sion for dissolving the Union.
8. Resolued, That this meeting beholds. in the
dissolution of our glorious Union, no remedy for
any alleged evils, real or imaginary, but great
aggravation of them all. and contemplate that de,
plorable event as the parent of other calamities
far transcending in magnitude and fatal consequen
ces any of which complaint is now made.
4. Resolred, That, as far as depends upon US.
we will stand by. support, and uphold the Union
against all attacks from without or within, and a.
gainst all ultraism, whether at the North or the
South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
A Fearful Struggle.

The late foreign news IS highly important and
Interesting. War is inevitable-nOt common
war, but mighty and fearful collision between
the most powerful nations on the globe. The
srea. Russian Bear has shaken his huge paw al
rho British Lion, challenging him, as it were, to
tho dreadful conflict. The shaggy name of the
Lion will bristle with fury at the proud defiance,
ana ere long his terrific roar, will be heard prob
ably in louder tones than it ever has been heard
before.
There is something in the holiness with which
Nicholas has met the demands ofthe Allied Pow
efs that challenges admiration, however we may
aespise the despot and his cause. He Is evident
Iva "manifest destiny" man, confident in his
own strength, and unawed by the powerful CON-
,hina,oa against him. His reply to the ultima
tam presented for his consideration was prompt
and decided, naughty and de6ant-"the proposal
does not require FIVE minutes consideration "-it is
refused.
What the result Of the struggle is to be, is be-
: ycnd the ken Of man. Most extensive prepare
tions have been made for the conflict, which
promises to be one of protracied, and unparelled
horrors. We have an abiding confidence, howey-
or, in the wisdom Of that Supreme Being, who
holds in his hands the destiny of armies and ma
tions. The Caesars and the NapoeOns and the
Alexanders Of the world have been instruments
in His hands for the accomplishment of his de-
signs, and so he will use the mighty and valiant
men of this generation.
We trust that the plumage Of the American
Eagle will not DO stained with the blood which is
10 DO shed in the conflict. 1t remains to be seen
however, whether we will be permitted to retain
our neutral position. Unless our rights are res
peeted we may be forced to take part in the af
fray, and that too in such manner as to aid, in.
directly, the naughty Gar.
We publish in another column comprehensiv,
synopsis of The interesting intelligence brought BY
the Basic's mails, from which the reader may de-
rive correct information as to the present aspec
of affairs.
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os-The Washington correspondent ofthe Rich


mond Wing, in his letter of the 9th. says:
The Waterloo defeat of the democracy in Con
necticut occasions little surprise here for it is
looked upon as the natural consequence of the
course of policy pursued by an mbecile President,
and his corrupt cabinet The only wonder is,
that the wreck of locofocoism was not more com
pleie. So wide spread is the disgust felt for the
administration. that this result, so far from eX-
citing regret among staunch democrats here. really
affords them pleaaure. or is viewed with utter
indifference. ! have heard some Of them openly
proclaim their satisfaction at this condemnation
of the Brigader, and express the hope that it will
be followed by other disasters equally crushing
it is safe to assert that if you except the Cabinet
and their well known flunkers in and out of Con-
gress, there are not dozen democrats in Wash
ngton who are not secretly ,ejoiced at the result.
A few of the most verdant aud charitably disposed
entertain the hope that this and similar nantes
tations of popular displeasure, will bring the Brig
adler to his Senses but the current belief is that
he is past salvation, and must be entirely repudi-
ated to save the party from total ruin. The
contempt felt for John Tyler before he had been
six months in office, was not more universal than
that entertained for Franklin Pierce, by men of
all parties, and of every shade of opinion. He
is loathed and despised even by those who act as
his apologist, and have the hardihood to affect
confidence in his purity and sincerity ofintention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
Assidsn. on the Railroad.

On Wednesday night last. negro man be-
longing to the estate of James Nelson, decd,
jumped off freight train short distance from
town, while the cars were moving at full speed,
and fractured his skull. The account he gives is,
that he got on the cars intending to get off few
miles out of town and 60 to Mr.. Wren's farm
where he was hired. Fearing that the cars would
make no stop this side. he foolishly determined to
jump off, He made the fearful leap from the real
car and struck the front part Of his head against
one Of the cross s.crushng the skull in so that
a part Of his brains were exposed. The skull was
literally shattered to pieces. and portions of the
bone, and brain, and pieces of the wood against
which he fell, were extracted blythe Physicians
He fingered till Saturday morning when he died
very suddenly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
The Northern Mails.

The Northern mail which does not reach
Stanton until 7 O'Clock, A. NJ. can get here now
At o'clock the evening previous, if the Post-OE
fec Department will change the route. and we
think it would be we'll to petition the Department
TO that effect. Our citizens would thus be ena-
blsd TO get thsir Baltimore papers in the evening
Of the day on which they republished. Person,
who would like to have the change mado, will
please call at this office, and sign their names to
po;.ii ton which We will prepare.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
Yankee Enterprise.

We observe among the proceedings of Con
press last week that Senator Hamlin, of Maine.
has presented memorial Of some enterprisng in
dividral down East, praying that large amount
of old Continental money in his possession may
be redeemed. This is a bright idea, and othe1
collectors of ancient relics may profit by the hint
We shall certainly put in ourselves, as,we are
the lawful owner of five dollar bill of the same
description. So soon, therefore, as Congressheed'
the Just petition of Eastern fellow suffeTerw'
sball request Mr.. Letcher to present our claim.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
ACCIDENT ArWAvsEssoHorsH.-Af fearful !

ACCIDENT AT WAvsEssoRorsH.-A fearful ae-
cident happened on the western side of the noun
tsiu ,racl, of the Central Road, on Thursday last
car of dirt train which was near the Top Oh the
mountain, became detached from the trSin and ZAP
idly descended with several hands upon it. At
WayRssbnrongh it met another dirt train, and a
collision ersued Three negro men were thrown
off and two of them were run over by car. One
Of the two died in short time, and the other On
Friday afternoon. A third who was very severe
Iy injured, was lingering at last accounts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
New Music.

We are undsr obligations to Mr.. Horace Wat
ers, S33, Broadway, New York, for six pieces
new and popular music. Mr.. Waters has devo
tad his life to the business of publishing music
and selling musical instruments. He has mag
nifcgnt establishment in New York. and his in
s,ruments are spoken of in the highest terms
b.Ysons who wish to secure the best musical pro
,,c,ioos of the times, will receive them free o
postage, at New York prices by sending 'h''
a.dors IN 333, Broadway.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12

IMPORTANT IF TRUE.-The latest item ofnews
set afoat by the reliable Washington correspon.
dent of the New York Herald is that 1.-The Presi-
dent soon expects to receive an answer from the
Spanish government, positively refusing to accede
to the demands made with regard to the Black
Warrior affair, together with information that
England and France have despatched strong fleets
to reinforce their squadrons in the West Indies,
thus carrying out the terms of their secret treaty
to uphold the Spanish dynasty over Cuba"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
New Enterprise.

DR.. J. c. NJ. Msrrilatt has purchased the old
"Martin Property" on Augusta street, and do
sigus erecting on it Girls. Mill, Saw Mil, Pla-
ming Machine &C., TO beoperated by steam. We
understand the price paid BY Or. M. for the prop
erty was $500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12

New MODE OF FENcING-It is said that a
gentleman residing in Windsor, W.. has intro
duced into that region method of fencing, which
for cleapness or durability and efficiency, can
hardly be surpassed. He procures stakes Of a
suitable wood, five feet in length, and sleeps the
lower portion of them in a solution Of blue yiiriol
-one pound ofvitriol to forty of water. This
renders them almost indestruciible by the natural
process of decay. He then drives the stakes into
the ground at the distance of eight inches apart
bringing the tops into straight line, and mailing
upon them a narrow strip oil board. using one mai
for each stake. Among the advantages of the
fence thus made, apart from its cheapness, il is
horses will not jumpit hogs will go good dis
lance round. rather than climb over 1t, and lazy
man can't sit in the shade Of it,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12

o. The Alexandria Gazette, in the following
paragraph, puts quite pertinent interogatory to
our neighbor of the Enquirer:
"Does the Richmond Enquirer really believe
that the law for the suppression of the circulation
of small notes, in this State, will be better observ-
ed by the Democrats than by the Wings? Now,
we think, we do not make great rent,re. when
we say, that after the first of June next. If these
notes are circulated at ALL there will he no party
issue in the case. The Democrats will take them,
and pass them, just as freely as the Wings, II
they are taken or passed at all" ~.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-04-12
Barbee's Psychc.

We had the pleasure, on Thursday night last
of examining most beautiful piece of sculpture
executed by Mr.. VIM. r. Barbee, of Page coun
ty. Its representation Of Psyche" whose
beauty SO captvated Cupid. the God of Love-
He is said TO have concealed her in the forest
where she was discovered by his viudictive mo
Their and put to death. Jupiter afterwards re-
vived her and rendered her immortal. The poe
Moore. thus alludes to her:
"Sweet Psyche! many charmed hour,
Through many wild and magic waste,
To the fair fount and blissful bower
Have !, in dreams, thy pathway traced"
These lines first suggested to Mr.. Barbee tn.
idea of attempting representation of the "beauti
full one" and in the incredibly short time of thir
ty-two days he produced the exquisite statuettt
which has been so universally admired by all wht
have seen it. The figure is about thirteen inches
high. The attitude and expression is natural anc
captivating, and the execution Oft work fault
less The right arm and hand, partially extend
ed. is especially admirable. We cannot imagine
how those beautiful little fingers could have beer
successfully carved out of solid marble.
Mr. Barbee informs US that it is his first effor
in marble, and that he never turned his attention
to sculpture until within a few months past. He
is evidently genius, and we are pleased to learr
that he intends to visit Italy very shortly for the
purpose of peifecting himsefin the art.
Speaking of statuary, we have seen a gooo
many pieces, but very few, comparatively thai
have produced an agreeable impression upon oul
mind. With the exception of Mills statue o
jackson at Washington, there is nothing of the
kind there that we ever could admire in the leas,
degree. One day lew weeks ago, we stood, fol
the third time, before the bronze statue of Jefier
SON erected in freat Of the Presidents House.
The old gentleman was exposed bare-headed to 4
drizzlng rain, and the water dripped, from hi.
nose in a pitedts manner. The effectwas deci
dedly ludicrous, and we felt strong disposition
to tender our pocket-handkerchief. -
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Thirty third Congress, lst. Session.

MONDAY, APRIL 3.-Senate-In the Senate
Mr.. Cass gave notice that on next Monday tw
weeks he would ask TO be heard on the subject o
securing freedom ofreligious worship 10 American
in foreign countries.
House. House passed bill regulating aot
Increasing the pay Of deputy postmasters, and an
other bill the effect which is 10 abolish the charge
OF twenty-five cents for authentica ton Of public
documents at the State Department.
Mr.. Campbell asked leave to introduce 4 reso
| luton looking to the annexation Of Canada; bu
the House refused by vote of 2S against ll9 tc
suspend The rules for the reception of the prupos
ton.
TUEsDAY.-Senate.-In the Senate, the House
bill TO provide for the construction of six rstclass
steam iirigates was received from that body, and
Immediately taken up and passed. After the re-
! cepton OF few petitions, and the passage of a
private bill, the Senate proceeded 10 consider ex-
ecGtve business, and at quarter past three ad-
iourneG.
House, the House, Mr.. Bennett, from the
Committee on Public Lands, reported bill TO G.
qualze the grants of ands I'd the several States Tor
certain public purposes and expressed his views
thereon.
The House went into Committee of the " hole
on the state of the Union, and took up the genera
appropriation bill, when Messrs. Clngman and
Wright, of Pennsy lvania, advocated the Nebras
ka and Kansas bill, and Mr.. Mstteson opposed that
measure.
STANDARDIZATION some unmpor
tant business, the Senate went into executive ses-
sion. ''
Houe.-Mf: Chandler delivered speech a.
gainst the Nebraska bill. 49,.
THURsDlY.-Senate.- Senate spent the
day in executive session.
House.-The bill authorizing a contract for
carrying the mails from New Orleans to San Fran
cisco, was taken up.and discussed.
/ The President transmitted number OF Tradition
al documents relative to the Black Warrior affair,
and other similar acts ofthe Spanish authorizes
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole and discussed the Nebraska bill until ad-
journment.
FRlDAY.-Senafe- private calendar was
taken up, and thirty six Senate bills and twelve
House bills were passed, and forty bills postponed
Adjourned till Monday
House The bill relative to the San Francisco
mails was further discussed
A bill was reported appropratng money to aid
the prosecution of certain persons arrested in Ar
kansas for burning steamboats,. Referred to COM
mittee of the whole.
The President sent in message announcing
that he had signed the bill authorizing the con-
struction of six steamers.
The Nebraska bill was then discussed, and the
House adjourned till Monday.