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tons reported bill for the relief Of Charles ~ Arfroedson
Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on Printing, report
ed in favor OF printing two Thousand copies OF me map d
the United States the West India islands and the isthnus
Of Daren prepared at the General Land once under the
direction of the select committee the Pacific railroad
and the report was agreed 10.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Mr. HUNTER introduced bill 10 amend the act APP
proved 3s August 1882 entitled An act making further
provision for the satisfaction Of Virginia land warrants
which read the first and second times by unanimous
consent and referred To the Committee ON Revolutionary
Claims.
Mr. SLIDELL introduced a bill 10 authorize T. H. Nc
Manus to enter by presumption, certain lands in the
Greensburg land district Louisiana which was read the
first and second times by unanimous consent and referred
TO the Committee on Private Land Claims
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The Senate proceeded consider the special order for
day-being the motion submitted some weeks ago by Mr.
CAss to refer the report of the Committee on Foreign ea-
tons the last session OF Congress- in relation to the adop
ton Of measures for securing American citizens in for
egn countries the rights Of religious worship TO the Com
mttee on Foreign Relations
Mr. CASS said Mr.. President, the subject now under
consideration is of the usual OF legislative dis
cusson and very DESTROYS neither to be nsnnder-
stood misrepresened in regard to it. have therefore
written my remarks which, with the indulgence Of The
Senate will read And if there is any senator who thinks
the interesting ceremonies going out OF doors more
attractive than my observations which TO some may seem
rather tedious shall be the last 10 call III question
his good taste
SENATOR. That is very liberal Laugher.1
Mr. c. then proceeded 10 read his remarks ut length IN
reply structures Of Archbishop Hughes remarks
made upon the subject former session Of Congress
Mr. BADGER inquired whether Mr.. GAss had seen y
statement made in a Catholic paper in St Louis--the
"Shepherd of the Valley'that the Catholics
should obtain the supremacy in this country there would
be an end of religious liberation here2
Mr. CASS replied that he had the statement in some
paper.
Mr. BADGER asked whether it would not be wise to
consider the proprety of adopting some measures in anti
cpaon of such result for securing religious liberty at
homer
Mr. CASS This government has nothing TO do with
religious liberty at home That is the business OF the
States.
Mr. BADGER inquired if such event should happen,
what sort Of position should occupy asking foreign
governments to for our citizens abroad what we
could not for them at homer ~
Mr. CASS. That is supposng an impossible case.
Mr. CLAYTON moved the reference of the resolution TO
the Committee Foreign Relations and stated that he
should wish to address the Senate upon it,
The motion agreed to-
On motion, the Senate adjourned
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Senator Thomson, regret TO learn from the Trentr
New Jersey True American has been detained from hi
official duties at Washington by affection Of bronchii
with which he has been troubled for some time
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We regret to learn that the Hon. VIM Wright senate
from New Jersey has been called home by the death Of
relative He will be absent from his seat few days d
account Of this bereavement
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document every way worthy Of its author It's
soning clear and conclusive principles strictly demo
cratic and and in the exercise Of the hoesome duty
OF veong the measure asked Of Congress grounds ~
philanthropy and humanity the President viii be sustained
BY the democracy Of the country This document has
true Jacksonan spirit and viii increase the respect in which
the President IN held By the people. We
sonng win have due effect in checking
tutona schemes Of distribution which occepy far too large
~ the attention of Congress
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From the Chicago tIil) Democrat. Way ~
The President win be sustained in the principles laid
down by all who opposed 10 the concentration Of power
in the hands of the general government Let Congress but
the field of egaton here opened and the rights
and Independence Of the States would be materially affected
II would be the enterng-wcdge Of what would the end
prove highly dangerous in all lite tendencies We think
many whose philanthropy and whose interest IN the
Miss Dix has perscyerngy advocated mpel then now
condemn the President will reflection be led applaud
the position he has taken.
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rtem The wa,euo~a IN. W Jeror.oniaa.

The Importance Of the principles involved and the in
auence which this document s likely upon policy
OF the respecting the public lands wen
the space which give the subject and win the
attention OF the intelligent reader. We commend mes.
sage to the pcrusal OF all who take interest i'm
the proper line Of demarcaon between the federal and State
authorities II IL ably and eloqucny written even those
whose synpathes deeply enlisted in behalf Of the mpor
class which hi. bin designed benefit win find it
difficult TO dissent from its reasoning or resist its oonclu-
sions.
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THE PRESIDENTS VETO MISREPRESENTATION OF
THE PRESS.
[coNrINuED. I

From the Harrisburg tPs) Keystone, May 10.
This phianthropc in its purpose float
through Congress upon benevolent feelings which induced
forgetfuness Of constitutional authority Artce acct
dent resembling craft placed foremost ofnumerous schemes
now before Congress for squandering the public domain
Fortunately has been arrested before by
Executive who rightly valued constitutional duty above law
less benevolence.
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The message Of President Pierce returning without
signature the bill appropratng 100000 Of of the
public lands to the different States for the benefit the nd
gent insane Is before We have given it a careful and
tenve pcuss and but conccde that the objections Of
President Pierce [such every candid
knowledge) preclude his giving the bin question his
APPRECIATION,
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From the Baltimore Evening Times, May S


We not overfond of the veto power, although es
sentia check upon unwse hasy legislation The
else of this power BY the President however PROSTATE
the scheme to despo the government Of the public domain
meets our hearty appreciation.
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rom VIZ Maniehcad thhss SdFoc 'ie
We look upon the veto indication Of the and
Judicous power which individual elevated place
high responsibility may exercise in the discharge of hi. duty
10 the constitution and the people, when overwhem
ing appeal TO the passions feelings and interests has carried
away popular assembly We that the people Of
this country have confidence in such superiority and udg
nent President Pierce has shown ON this occasion
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The House met at IL O'clock M
Prayer by the chaplain Of the Senate.
The journal of Saturday was read and approved
CLOSING THE NEBRASKA AND KANSAS DEBATE.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

nv 1HS"NNoH ''sS-F &c "
in motion, the Senate adjourned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
e;lr Exhibition.

The gentlemen who have been giving exhibit
tons in this place for week past, in the beautiful
art of Glass working, intend to give Gift and
Prize Exhibition tonight Wednesday, Among
she handsome gifts that will be distributed among
the audience, is the beautiful Glass Steam Engine,
which has attracted so much attention. Ii is val
ned at 500, and will fall to some one of those
who may attend. Besides the Engine, are nine
other prizes, consisting Of the largest and most at
tractive specimens.
We anticipate a crowded house outhe occasion
For further particulars see the bills that are in cir
eulstion. Tonight is the last chance that will
be afforded persons who have not yet seen theoP-
erations of the WoOdroffes, and they should BY all
means embrace the opportunity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Eenoinr against stock.

We understand that a case was decided IN The
Circuit Court on last Saturday settling vexed
question which it is very important tor farmers IN
this region to understand. A farmer IN this neigh
borhood had taken in drove of cattle to pasture
for the night, and put them in field enclosed by
fence FIVE feet high--the height prescribed by
law. During the night the cattle--haring
been apparently let out of the pasture field
by some one unkncwn-passed along the public
road aud broke into cornield enclosed by fence
not five feet high; in this field they did consider
able damage, and suit therefor was brought a
gainst the cattle-Owners
The case came up on an appeal from the Coun
~ Court, and Judge Thompson, after thorough
investigation decided that the law of Virginia on
this subject required landowners to have thei'
fences five feet high, else not be entitled to re-
cover in damages for loss and injuries sustained
from stock breaking into their fields through
fences of less height.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Ahnlitinn rIovements.

The Aboli.ionists are hard at work trying to
ue, up some popular excitement on account OF the
passage IF the Nebraska bill. proposition was
made several weeks ago for general fasting and
PRAYER On the day of the eclipse, but this tell
th,ouch.. and epow a correspondent Of an Albany
paper suggests funeral procession on the Atm OF
July. along all the railroad lines extending from
Boston to, Iowa. The Northern papers state that
The CITY Council Of Providence, Rhode Island,
have vored to make no appropriation for the pub
lie celebration Of the 4th, and have directed the
church bells to be tolied three times during the
day as sign of mourning for the passage OF the
Mll and the recent proceedings at Boston und Ell
the fugitive. slave law The journals Of the same
faction complain loudly of the cost attending the
rendition of Burns, which is paid out Of the Uni
ted States Treasury, and amounts to thirty or for
,y thousand dollars. The New York Journal oil
Commerce thinks if the Law is amended at all, II
should be so changed as to assess the costs upon
those who resist its execution-the Aboli'ionis's
themselves A good suggestion!
Cassius NJ. Clay, also, has entered the held a
gain, and rendered his advice. In letter to the
New York Tribune, he expresses his honest be-
lief that every man of the free States who voted
for the Nebraska bill deserves death, and urges
the opponents of the bill everywhere to agltate
far repeal and make it test in all popular cleo
tons. He draws out his plan for compelling the
Southern States to abolish slavery. at length, and
sloats over the prospect of civil discOrd and blood
shed with the satisfaction buzzard may be sup
pcsed to feel in anticipating arePast upon carbon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
The Lnte Eclipse.

The Detroit Tribune says: "Not the least
amusing in the doings Ofyesterday May 90 was
the fact that large bodies Of peOPle--whole fami'
lies from the country, came into the city, with
their teams, to see the eclipse"
A friend Of ours took his wife out into the coun-
Try to witness the phenomenon, but neglecting tC
take his smoked glass along came back excessive,
ly disappointed aud quite surprised to learn thai
the town people had been more fortunate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Enalllnn hook,

One of the most complete works on the Fash
ions, and one tina. seems to be very highly es-
tsemed by those who have examined it, is Crank
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette Of Paris, London and
New York Fashions" published at No 9, Jshn
Street, New York, at So per annum, or 25 cents
a number. 1t is filled with handsome illustra-
lions, and besides an accurate report Of the ever
changing fashions, furnishes the ladies with any
quantity of good reading suited to their tastes
We are indebted to the publisher for the June
pumbar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
rhe European News.

The last foreign news induces the. belief that
not only the greater part Of Europe, but also a
considerable portion of the remote regions of Asia
will soon be involved in the pending contest
Prussia and Austria have at last taken an antago-
nistic position towards Russia and Russia, on the
other hand, is said to have concluded a treaty
with Persia and other less known Asiatic nations.
The London papers, however, do not count upon
the Co operation of Prussia and Austria, as that
would require a guarantee from England and
France to assist those Powers in maintaining pos
session of their non Germanic territories, such as
Poland and Hungary-which could not be given.
The belligerents have as yet done nothing deci-
sive. The British fleet in the Baltic, under Ad-
miral Napier, have destroyed one Russian fortress,
and seems to be preparing the way for an assault
upon st. Petersburg. In the East, the allied for
ces are fastening to the relief of the Turkish
commander Omer Pacla, who greatly needs their
assistance At the same time, while the wa--llke
movements are vigorously going on, rum"rs of
negotiations and a settlement of the difficulties,
are constantly in circulation, which, however,
cannot be traced to an authentic source, and are
therefore not credited.
The news from Spain is somewhat threat
ening, contrary to the recent rumor afloat in this
country, that the Black Warrior affair had been
amicably adjusted. report be true. the Presi-
dent is unwilling 10 trust his filbuster Minister
Soule, any further with the management of the
question. and desires to send out Mr.. Dallas Of
Philadelphia, and MIR. Cobb of Georgia as special
Commissioners to treat with Spain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14

o. The Fishery and Canadian Reciprocity
negotiations it is announced have been finally
concluded. and on terms that will probably prove
satisfactory TO the country The Reciproca!
Trade, proposed with Canada, is considered as
offering nearly all the advantages of annexation.
The treaty makes The navigation of The ST, Law
renee free: it gives us unrestricted participation
in the Fisheries, and establishes reciprocal Free
Trade with Canada, in all the natural products,
excluding, of course, manufactures. The British
demand for an American registry Of Colonial
built vessels and their participation in our coast
ing trade vas refused.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
The NAVY Hotel,

We understand that the new Hotel, which ia
now nearly completed, is to be called the "a
mericsn." We 'Teafn that the ProPrietors con-
template building cottages on the slope of the
hill in front, to, be connected with the hotel by q
suspension bridge above the railroad track
Such cottages would make delightful little abodes
during the summer season, and we have no doubt
they would be well filed &C..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Thirty Years In the o. s. Senate,
~ OR
A History of the Working Of
The American Government
for Thirty Years,

THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
L citizens Of Stanton and its vicinity, that ha
has been appointed BY the publisher. Agent for
Augusta county, and that he now has The first
roIume on hand and readyJ for delivery. The Sc
cond volume will be out in short time. when
will again visit Stanton for the purpose OF deiv-
ering it,.
The work will be complete in two volumes,
and is sold at the uniform price Of i,ro dollars and
a haf per ro!ume, payable on delivery.
The publishers have given every assurance that
the work will nerer be sold by booksellers, and
never at a less price than $3.50 per volume.
can be found at the Virginia Hotel, when not
canvassing for the work. A. c. COLE.
Siaunicn, June IA, lS54.-lts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Town improvements.

Ala meeting of the Council ON The 9th INST,
the street Commissioners were*directed TO cufO
and pave alI the side walks tina, need improve,
meHt provided the persons in trent OF whose prop
erty the work is to be donewill pay two-hiiths OF
the EXPENSES to cause a plank walk 10 DC tliaue
from DIR. McGill's residence to the North Corner
of MIR. ID. Fultz's lot, the town to pay 'hree'
fourths of the cost; TO pave the street from WOOD
wards Hotel to Bickle's corner, from the virginia
Hotel to Fishers store, and from Fishers Store tc
the Bridge; to cause plank walk 10 De 'Ihaat
from Ceases corner to the old Thompson Prop
erty IN Newtown, with discretion to pave sucn
portions thereof as they may think proper
to make the necessary Improvements on beverly
Street, east ot Market, and provided The cost does
not exceed $500 TO improve Lewis Street. also
INhere are Market and Lewis streets The
sum of $3.50 was appropriated towards the
purchase of a Town Clock, to be placed In the
Steeple of the Lutheran Church.
The Council approved of the lot owned by ii
w. Moncure, Esq, of Richmond, situated on
Beverly Street, opposite t he residence OF VIM
Kinney, Esq, as u suitable place Tor Markell
House and the Attorney for the corporation was
directed to institute proceedings to have the lot
condemned. Committee was appointed to con
tract for the building Of a Market House on the
Lot. @
Our streets and side walks in many places Ger
tainly need improvement and we are glad to see
that the Council have determined to have them
repaired. Ii. reference to the purchase, OF MIR,
Moncure's lot for Market place, at cost we un-
derstaud of "a, 900 at least and the additional ex-
penditure necessary for suitable buildings, we
think the Council have erred At the risk OF
being esteemed old Fogies, we must express
the opinion that the proposed scheme is altOgeth-
err too magnificent. considering the circumstances
of the corporation and the wants of the people.
Taxes are already high enough, and we think
all taxpayers would prefer not to pay so 'dear
for the whistle" as the Council propose. In fact,
many persons think that no Market House is need
ed, and that the money which it is proposed to
expend for one might be more judiciously ap-
propriated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Change of Time.

The cars from Richmond now arrive here at
three O'Clock in the afternoon, and the stages for
Lexington aAdtho west leave ali hour later
This season, by the way, is the last during which
we shall have the benefit of the travel to tho
Springs, which has contributed 50 much to enliven
our town. Hereafter, the crowd will pass on in
the cars, and all we shall see of it vii! be at the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14

o.; The German emigrants are pouring into
Nebraska in crowds Seven hundred and thirty
passed through Cincinnati one day last week, on
their way to the Territory. With such emigra-
ton. and the question of slavery left free to the
inhabitants OF the Territory, there will be but lit
lie chance of the ''pecular institution" extending
itself into the new Territ res.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Thirty, third Congress, LIST. Session.

McspAY, June h.-Senaie.-After reading
the Journal, the Senate adjoured to Thursday
Only ten Senators Were present.
House No quorum present, and the House ad
journed. -. ,-.y,
TuEsp.Y.-House- Mr.. Le:cher asked leave
TO offer a. resolution nstructing the committee for
the District ofColumbla, to enqlirentoS.t the ex.
pediency Of SD amending tile charter ct Washing
ton CITY as to abolish the system Of voting by bal
lat and substitute ,thereiur the RIGA Uoce mode.
Objection being made,lt lies over.
No business was transacted.
Vr,xrsp,y.-Ho use.-The House went into
Committee on the Pacific Railroad Bill Mr..
Stanton Of Tennessee, simply indicated his deter
mnalion to vote for the bill. Mr.. Bridges OPP
posed this bill on Constitutional grounds. Mr..
Hendricks opposed the bill and also spoke against
Renne,t,s Land Bill. Mcssrs. McDougal, Chand-
Ter and Parkins supported the bill.
Turpsn,y.- Senate No business of interest
wac transacted. aud the Senate adjourned to Mon
day. -,
Hoysc.-Mr. Giddings, rising to a question OF
,r;vilece called the attention of the House to an
article in the Daily Union Of this morning, rub
lished by the printer of the House, assallng oy
name members of the body, aud rs he maintained,
;nci,ing To assassination and mob violence. lie
offered resolution to exclude the editors ana re-
porters of the Union from The privileges OF lhe
Hall. A long discussion ensued, and hnaliy MT
Odds moved to lay the resolution on the liable
The question was taken; aud there were--yeas
II. nays %; no quorum voting. And thereuPon
the House adjourned.
FRIpAY.-Ho use.-Mr. Faulkner announced
the recent death of his late colleague Mr.. Johh
F. Snodgrass, and having delivered an erloglum
upon that gentleman's public services and chaia-
cier. moved the customary resolu ions. MI
+ .etcher seconded them in second euiogium up
ON the deceased. The House then adjourned.
-HoSe.-Tbe Pacific haiiroao
hill was further discussed. MIR. Cutting maze
adverse reports on petitions praying the abolition
Of slavery in the District OF Columbia and TIE h'
peal of the fugitive slave law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
EIocks OF Sheen.

Several large fOcks Of sheep of about seven
hundred each, have been driven through this
place within few days past, from North Carolina
to the lower countries in the Valley. One drover
asked four and halt dollars head for the first
hundred, but nobody about here was willing to
give the price
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Land for Sale.

~ HE subscriber offers for sale The tract of land
ON which he now resides. situated about six
miles west of Staunion, and adjoining the lands Of
Col Baylor, Capt Shuey and Others II contains
1913 Acres, and has on it a comfortable Dwell
ling House, a Barn, &c. The place is well wa
tered and has sufficient quantity of wood land.
If not sold privately before Thursday The goth Of
July near, it will be offered at public auction at
1 o'clock on that day. Terms accommodating,
and made known by application TO
ADAM RUSMISEL.
June IA, 1854 .-tds-2pck Register. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Democratic Hall.

We understand that our Democratic friends talk
OF fitting up Hall for the use of the party, and
have actually fastened their coyetous eyes up
on our old sanctum. We should regret to see
the venerated building applied to such unhalowed
purposes, but presume that as their money is as
good any they can get it. II so, let them look
out for ghosts. The house will certainly be haun-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-14
Scarcity OF Houses.

Notwithstanding the large number Of buildings
erected in Staunton within the last year, there is
still demand for more-dwelllng houses and
business stands. We should think carpenters and
brick layers from distance would find active and
profitable employment here now, as all our own
workmen have so many contracts that they cannot
undertake more work
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KANSAS FnLING UP.-The ST. Louis Intelli-
gencer of the 30th ultimo says: 1--WE learn from
a friend who has just reached the city from trip
through the Missouri river counties that hundreds
of MiSsourians have been eagerly awaiting the
the news of'he passage ofthe Kansas and Nebras-
Ia Territorial bills, and that very large cmigra-
ton will Immediately cross the river"