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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25
Public Executions.


We are pleased TO find that several influential
papers in the State, noticing our recent remarks
on this subject, unite with us in urging the Leg
islature to pass law requiring the penalty OF
death to be executed in private. Notwlthstand-
ing the large number Of persons who Hooked 70
witness the execution in this place few weeks
ago, every individual We have heard speak IN re-
ference to the matter, has expressed the wish that
such spectacles were not presented to the pubic.
The question of changing the law was ag'tated IN
the Legislature last winter. and the proposition
encountered little or no opposition; but we have
heard that the members permitted 1t to fail mere
y because some Of them desired to witness the
execution of the pirates who were then under SEN
tence of death in Richmond If this rumor be
true, the fact is very discrediable to the charac-
ter of our lawmakers. AS no one is to be hung
in Richmond this winter. we hope the present
Legislature will speedily pass the law alluded to,
which is undoubtedly called for by general pub
lie sentiment.
In regard to capital punishment, we would OPP
psse its abolition as strenuously as any one. No
punishment that could be substituted for it wo1d
so effectually restrain from the commission Of
crime. But private executions-or before Ger
tain number of respectable men summoned by the
Sheriff as witnesses-would, we believe, be still
more effectual. The mystery surrounding the
closing scene would invest the punishment with
new terrors TO the lawless and depraved, ant
cause them to dread such an end more than eve
before. Under the existing law, the multitude
assemblies as if to see show, and reflection being
lost in the hustle and gayety which uniformly at
tend such occasions, many persons no doubt return
home with the thought that after all it's not 81
dreadful to be hanged.
The crowd that witnessed the recent execution
was as orderly and we'll behaved, as any eve
drawn together on a similar occasion, Yet thu
scrambling for places even in the tops of trees
the loud talking, testing, and laughing of indl
viduals among the motley multitude of both sex
es and all ages and conditions, nearly drownet
wholesome reflection, and caused the scene Il
wear the appearance of rude carnival. If sucl
scenes result in any good, we cannot discern IT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

o. The House of Delegates has reduced the
proposed appropriation of five millions of dollars TO
the Covington and Ohio Railroad, to two mil
lions and the bill was then ordered to be engross-
ed by seven votes less than are necessary to pass
it. A majority of thewhoe number of members
is required by the constitution 1t is feared there
fore. that the bill will fail. b, ,.,s .e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

o. The gauge question still occupies the at
tention ofthe House ofDelegates. We happened
in the Hall yesterday while the question was under
discussion. Mr.. Christian, talented young
member from the county of Augusta, was speak
ing in favor of a gauge forthe Covington and Ohio
Railroad corresponding with that of the Central
Railroad. The subject is fruitful but very dry.
Mr.. C. however, handled it with eminent ability
showed himself thoroughly acquainted with his
theme, and displayed fine reasoning powers
Whatever may be the issue on this question Mr..
Christians constituents may be assured that he
advocated the adoption ofthe gauge ofthe Central
Railroad ably and faithfuly.-Rich Wing of17h.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

o. We have received, through Mr.. R. Cowan
the last quadruple number of the Illustrated ne
cord of the New York Exhibition, published by
Messrs G. P. Putnam s. Co. Another similar
number Will complete the work, which will form
one of the most elegant and attractive volumes
ever published in this country. ThePrlce for the
complete work is 81 so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25
nrontromerv,s Publications.

We are gratified at the temperance on our
table of the Illustrated Magazine of Art and the
Popular Educator, published by Alexander Mont
gomery, IL Spruce Street, New York. The Jan
uary number of the Magazine is full of engravings
executed in very superior style. All things
considered, we are more interested in this work
than in any other which comes to us. Hereafter
we will publish the Prospectus or a more extern
ded notice
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

GENERAL WAR.-Admiral Saunders, Consul
at London, writes TO the New York Herald:
'Louis Napoleon is preparing for war on the
grandest scale. Ii is known that he will have, by
early spring, an invading army of seven hundred
thousand men, fully equipped The active part
taken by all the Northern courts, especially thai
of Austria and Russia, in bringing about the Bour-
bon fusion, has deeply excited Louis Napoleon.
He sees in the success of Nicholas the re-estab
lshnent of the Bourbons in France. Hence, not
withstanding his present apparent friendly rela-
tons, or rather pleasant coquettry, with Austria,
he will, in few months strike for the Italian
States, and attempt to hold them as the cost OF
Austrian alliance with Russia, and the Orlean-
ist and Legitimisis.
"Louis Napoleon having made up his mind TO
fight, will fatter the other powers by canvasslng
their propositions for adjustment, until he can have
in movement all the material for an aggressive war.
''Finally, our farmers should sow plenty OF
spring wheat, and plant any quantity Of Indian
corn. The Baltic and Black seas will certainly
be closed for at least twelve months. England
and Western and Southern continental Europe
will have to look TO the United States alone for a
supply of breadstuffs hitherto obtained from those
seas"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

eo- The whole amount of private stock OF the
Richmond and York River Railroad has been sub
scrbed, and meeting will be held at King ane
Queen Court House on the 9th of February to or
panize the Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

DIPLOMACY AND CLoTHEs-A Correspondent
of the New York Journal of Commerce, writing
from Rio Janero, regards Mr.. Marcv's instruc-
tons as to diplomatic uniforms in anything but
favorable light. He thinks it is better to "dress
like other folks" and do, while in Rome, as Ro-
mans do. The following story is told ofMr. Rob
ert G. SCOTS debut at Court:
1t was great gala day-the anniversary (7th
of Sept) of the Independence of Brazil. thou
sand persons were at court during the day, to con-
gratulate His Imperial Majesty-every one ofthem
in court dress Of some kind, with single excep-
ton, that of our worthy Consul. When in the
ante-ro room, the usher perceiving portly gentle
man in neat suit of black, or :, if you please, in
'citzens Dress" ran up to Mr.. St. George, the
French Minister, to know who that was, without
the usual garment prescribed by custom and ETH
quette. Before this, however, he had been exam
lining him from head TO foot. Mr.. St. George po-
liely replied that he belonged to the suite of the
American minister (then Mr.. Schenck J to whom
Immediately the usher went, and demanded par
don, stating his ignorance that it was the Ameri-
can Consul, in the throne room, however, should
Judge from Mr. SCOTS account, he had to run the
severest gauntlet, for her Imperial Highness, Don
ma Theresa, fixed her large mild black eyes upon
him, with mschievous look, as much as to say,
"And sir, what are you here for?" But the mat
ter was somewhat smoothed by some of the Bra
lillian statesmen, who explained to those around
them that the President ofhe United States had
forbidden all his representatives abroad to appear
In Court dress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

eo- The London Correspondent of the Nationa
Intelipencer, in his letter of December 29th, says
the general opinion in Paris was that Europe was
ON the eve of a tremendous war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

Ns-A change in the organization Of the police in
New York City has been recently effected. The
officers are now elected for good behavior, instead
of for term as heretofore. They are also re-
ouired to wear an uniform, and are said by the
papers of that city to be morally and physically
superior to their predecessors. Under the form
er system the police were so derelict in the dis
charge of their duties that a change was impera-
lively demanded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

H5- An interesting case has recently been decI-
ded in the Supreme Cou,t of Pennsylvania, rela-
tive to the right of person to travel unnecessari-
ly on the Sabbath. 1t seems that man named
Johnson had been convicted before an Alderman
Of Pittsburgh, of driving an omnibus on Sunday,
and fined four dollars for the offence johnson
appealed 10 The Supreme Court, which by ma
jorly vote affirmed the decision of the Alderman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

o. We have been requested to state that the
sale of Mr., Gibbs property, in Waynesborough
will certainly take place on the day advertised
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

Ast We learn from the Messenger that the
..,.,;oo of prohibitory law will be discussed in
az. ,,.ss on the second Saturday in February, by
able speakers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

oo- A Democratic paper is shortly to be estao-
lished at Lewisburg, Greenbrier county-W. r.
NcCorkle editor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

Co. The Winchester mail now leaves this place
at five O'Clock in the afternoon, and closes at half
past two.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

The Erie WAR.-The Erie war seems to be
raging as fiercely as ever, though it is now be-
tween the United States and the local authorities
First the United States Marshal arrests halfdoz-
en- prominent citizens of Erie and imprisons them
and next the citizens make affidavit against the
United Stltes Marshal of false imprisonment, and
and the local authorities arrest him and send him
to prison. The following items on the subject are
interesting:
A dispatch from Erie on the 18th, says: Both
of the Railroad bridges crossing High street and
French Greek were demolished to-day by the wo.
men of this city, who assembled in great numbers
cheered on by the men.
The women were afterwards escorted through
the town headed by band of music, with flags
and banners, on which was inscribed "six feet Of
four feet eight and half inches"
The streets were thronged, and the excitement
runs very high. The old board of the Erie and
Northeast Railroads was re elected to-day.
The women who tore down the bridgeswere arm.
ed with axes and saws, and destroyed about lou
feet of the bridge A young man named j. II
Walker. one of the directors of the Northeast rail-
road, was shamefully abused by the women, who
peted him with rotten eggs, and tore the clothes
off his back Mr.. Walker was engaged in taking
down the names of the ringleaders, some of whom
were men dressed in women's clothes.
The New York Times intimates that the 100
men who engaged in riotous demonstrations were
men dressed in women's clothes. Very likely
Since the women of that locality have assumed
the garments and most of the duties Of men, why
shouldn't the men put on the garb offemales2 A
fair exchange is no robbery.
The Cincinnati Gazette publishes letter from
Senator Chase, stating that he had called on the
President to know what course he would pursue
in case the rioters persevered in their resistance to
the Federal process. The President said he
should act with decision when evidence was sub
mitted that the obstruction was too powerful to be
suppressed by an ordinary judicial tribunal. The
Secretary of War also expressed the same views.
The National Inteligencer ofthe goth says
The Harrisburg " keystone" of Wednesday, says:
eve understand that Geographic news was re-
ceived here yesterday to the effect that Judge lr-
win, of the United States Court at Pittsburgh,
had certified to President Pierce that the process
of the United States Court could not be executed
at Erie without aid of the military. Gov. Bigler,
on this information, proceeded Immediately to
Washington. 1t is probable that when he lays
the true state of affairs before the President. the
interference of the General Government will moi
be deemed necessary" We learn in conirma-
ton of the above, that Gov. Bigler was in this
city yesterday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25
01s. There are siytv institutions far Savinrs !,

O. There are sixty Institutions for Savings in
the State of Massachusetts; against fifty three in
the previous year. Number of depositors. H.
404, against 81 1853 in lS52-Amount of Depos-
its $23, $40, 1928; previous year .,$l8 .40I ,307
&c. Increase Of Deposits last year, 81 ,96S, 794H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

0J- The bark Kilby, Capt. Low, arrived at
Boston on the l7th, with The remainder Of the
persons rescued from the San Francisco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

nz- Mr.. McMulen. member of Congress- has
been arrested and bound over TO keep the peace,
on the charge of assaulting the bar-keoper al
Browns Hotel.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-12-22
To Our Patrons,

For the past six months the Journal has been
published by MAs1IS Il KELLER, but from this
tins forward will be published BY the under.
signed; JoHS MAsIIE, having sold his interest
in the same.
The Journal will continue straight forward in
the same course Il has advocated during the
late political contest, which has resulted sc
gloriousy for the cause Of Freedom in Ohio
Our princi Piles have been clearly and plainly
set forth.
We shall from week TO week give 10 oul
readers the most important intelligence which
transpres, and aim to make our paper a well
come Wis itsnt at the m achanics' bench, the ta-
BILE Of the professional man, and in the family
circle around the home fire side. BY lie own
merits, we Intend 10 make the Journal win
name aud reputation in Sandusky County
which none or its predecessors h ave possessed.
Come, friends. lend us the helping hand, re-
new your subscription, and invite your neigh
bors TO subscribe also.
While most Of the papers in the counir.
have been raising the price Of their aubscrp
ton, we shsll continue to print the Journal al
$l,51, in advance, and hope that at this low
rate, we may be enabled to add many names tt
our list. ISAAC NJ. keller.
December. J, 1854.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-12-22
Late from Mexico.
Baltimore, Dec, l

Baltimore, Dec, II.
New Orleans papers, oflast Tuesday con-
aain full accounts OF the late interesting
scenes from Mexico
The elections for President were pro.
ceeding, and so far the returns indicated the
election Of Santa Ana. by an almost unani-
mous vote.
It was reported. but not geneally believ-
cd, that the city of Acapulco had declared
against Alvarez, and had nominated ss Gov
ernor, Don Thomas Morens.
On the 9th November, the Insurgents
we're officially reported TO have attacked the
city of Morella, with $500 men snd one
piece of artillery. after six hours fighting
were driven from the city, leaving 800 kill
ed and large number wounded. The
Commander Of the Government troops was
billed.
gThe amnesty established by Santa Ans
had failed to quell the revolutionary demon
strations which appear to be spreading il
oil directions.
A correspondent Of the New Orleans Bee
says: "the reported success Of the Govern
easot forces are destitute OF truth, and thai
the reported surrender Of Acapulco arose
from two OF Alvarez Generals having al
tempted to betrsy the city. The offenders
were promptly executed and their bodies
cent to the Commander Of the Government
troops which were marching on the city.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-12-22
For the Journal.
rROys Out at Night.S

MR. EDIroR:-I have somew here read
an article entitled as above which contain
ed great many useful remarks relative
to the danger consequent upon boys in
dulging in this dangerous habit, and also
several suggestions how it might be rem
edied, which might, in my opinion. be ap-
piled to considerable advantage in curbiug
the outbreakings Of the selfstyled "Youne
America" in our own village. 1t may well
be said that we live in a fast age-alasl
fear too fast for our own welfare. and the
welfare of coming generations. We see
on every hand, and have in stances of daily
occurrence. exhibiting the perfect nditfer-
ence Of parents in regard to the course pur.
sued by their boys. which must necessari
ly result in their forming and maturing I
reckless and insubordinate disposition.
Every person who feels the least inter
est in the future destiny Of our nat;ou--th'
perpetuation Of our free instilutions-an
the advancement and improvement Of ou
moral condition. must also feel and evine'
an interest in the rising generation-th'
youth who are now engaged in mastering
the elements Of their mother tongue for L
their hands 10 TO be entrusted the guidanc
of the ship Of State. and from their ranks
every sta,ion in life. from the most exalted
down TO the most meniSl and degraded. i
to be replsnished. In view OF all this. an,
Of the importance of directing the feeling
and inclinations Of the young mind in th'
proper channel. in order that il may b
productive OF good. is it not strange tina, .
many parents, mot few Of whom resid
in Fremont.) are 90 willfully negligent i
this respect. as to permit their boys to ru
st large on the streets. both night an
day. associating with the vilest being
on the communiiy--free from parental, cor
sequenlly moral restraint. tskinz part in q
the idle and vicious employments Of thei
rude companions. they 6t themselves for
! life Of usslsssnsss aud ragrsncy. the en-
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-12-22
1t DON'T Paw,

Some Of the members ofthe present Con.
gress are dissatisfied with the compensa.
tion they receive. and think they canno,
live on eight dollars day, while discharg.
ing the duties Of national legislation. On
the 18th Mr.. BADGER, of North Caroline, in.
troducsd bill increasing the compensation
OF the Judges Of the Supreme Court and
the per diem allowance of the members Of
Congress, fifty per cent He explained
thst the increase proposed was far prefera.
BILE TO change of the mode Of compensation
to salary. He argued at some length the
necessity of the allowance for Congress. and
for the Judges Of the Supreme Court
We think our Congressman ought certainly
to be satisfied with their present allowance
Mr. BApeER's bill was laid upon the table
for the present.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-12-22

Foreign citizens, however. should awake
to the dangers which beset them. II is
not 10 be disguised that there Is danger Of
their being deprived of the elective fran
cbise. at least until after long probation
ary period. There is but one source TO
which they can look for efficient protection
Of their rights.--the great democratic party
Of the country. The fact that they are
now citizens Of Of our great Republic, on an
equal footing with the native born, is attrib-
utsble 10 the efforts Of the democracy in
days gone by. Through sunshine and
storm-in victory and defeat--the democ.
racy have stood by the rights Of the adopt
ed citizen. and they will not be less stead
fast in the future, whatever fortune may
attend them.-Demoerot.
That's the talk. neighbor, pitch into 'em,
give the rascally Know Nothings 6ts.--
They deserve il all, and more too. Are
they not in favor Of Americans ruling A
merics, in preference 10 those born and
bred on foreign soil? Why should not the
foreigners know better than Americans
how to administer q Republican govern
mentl America is the Asylum Of the op-
pressed. and those men who have been
crushed out" Of their own country, arc by
experience, we'll qualified to teach the ma
tive born how democratic principles should
be administered. How the greasSh cart ol
democracy yearns over these poor foreign
ers! How they do sympathize with them
All that has been done to meliorate their
condition, and TO place them ION an equal
footing with the native born is attributable
to the efforts Of the democeacy"(!) To
prove this fact. read what Mr.. BUTLER. q
democratic Senator from South Carolina
said in the United States Senate. I"should
prefer negroes in Nebraska, to the emf
grants from The land Of krow." Is no,
that satisfactory? On the l1th inst. Mr.
ADAMS, Democratic Senator from Miss
issippi, introduced . bill in the United
States Senate which, should it pass, will
debar foreigners from the ballot box toi
twenty .oue years after their arrival in this
country. Don't that look as il the demo
cratic party were doing all they could for
the foreigners!-yes. down hill. The for.
eigners may look and keep looking 20 "the
great democratic party Of the country" fol
Iihe UnYotection of their rirhta = and that /.
all the good it will do them. Tha, party
is "gredt party" threo-in-one; the
President, Douglas, Hollins, it's embodi
men,. Frank Pierce.
We do not wish to prescribe our foreign
citizens, we give them hearty welcome tc
our land. It is broad enough for US ant
for them. But il is our hearts desire thu
r Americans should rule in America. Nov
neighbor don't call us Know Nothing.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-12-22

oi naeFino. in banished ffom TURKEY.
/, was reported at Kiel on the faith Of
tslegyaphic despatch that on the 10th or
2oth q portion Of the Russian feet left Hell
siugfcrs and captured British cruisers in
the gulf Of Finland.
The departure Of the British beet had
been postponed ill 5th December.
Navigation Of the gulf Of Finland was
still open, and very little ice from Swea-
borg 70 Constradt
The British feet was at Kiel Bay.
A despatch from Vienna, dated Sunday.
Nov. 14th. says i is now positively affirm
ed that Austria has accepted, with some
slight modification, propositions in the Prus.
siAn note Of the 18th, day or two since.
Bavaria gave her accession to the policy oi
Austria on the Oriental question. and prom
ising her support in the German district
II this be correct the policy Of Austria
can hardly be that Of the western powers
On the 10th and goth, Ministers Westmore-
land and Bourguensy had interviews with
Count Buole for the purpose Of communi-
eating to the Austrian government, that
with England and France the 4 points nc
longer exist as a basis.