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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

AYrI-NEBRAsKA CoNvENTIoYs.-The Anti
Nebraska State Convention Of Indiana met at In
danapois, in that State, on the 18th inst Tho
attendance was large, consisting of members OF all
parties, and Judge Thomas Smith, an Old Lane
Democrat, was chosen President. Resolutions
were adopted by acclamaion, condemning the re-
peal of the Missouri compromise, plcdging gen
era cooperation against the extension of slavery,
in favor of prohibitory liquor law, and depreca-
TING the action Of the Democratic Convention
which met at indianapolis last May. Hon. Hen
ry Ellsworth, Elk Governor Bebb and others ad-
dressed the Convention. Candidates for State Of
fcers were nominated on the Anli-Nebraska prln-
ciple.
The Anti Nebraska State Convention Of Ohio
also met on the 9Th instant. Their session was
held at Columbus. Nearly all the counties in the
State were represented. Hon. &. Il. Letter was
chosen President. Strong resolutions were adopt
ed against the extension of slavery and the repeal
Of the Missouri compromise. Joseph Il. Swan,
Democrat, was nominated for Supreme Judge, and
Jacob Blickendefler, Wing, for member Of the
Board of Public Works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

This famous measure has been transformed by
the Senate into bill to reduce the price OF public
lands and sell them on long credit. Mr., Hun
ter's bill was adopted as a substitute, which pro-
vides that every free white person, who is the
head of family, or who has arrived at the age of
q years, may settle on quarter section OF the
public lands, for his exclusive use or benefit, but
that no certificate or patent shall be issued until
the expiration of five years from the entry, or I'M
til the person or persons entering it shall have
paid 20 cents per acre for the same or ii the lands
have been ia market more than % years, ~ cts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

MUTrLATIoN BY THE TURKs.-The correspon-
dent of the London Times, writing from Slllstrla,
says :-"Went down to the Stamboul gate,
where we saw the arms, accoutrements, &c, OF
the enemy's slain being received and registered
While there a rufian threw down before Mussa
Pacha pair of ears. which he said he cut from
the head of Russian officer. He was quite sur
prised at the pacha. instead of rewarding him as
he had expected, ordering the ears to be buried,
and turning from him with disgust. Several
heads were also brought down, but were not al
lowed inside the walls 1t is to be hoped that
this dsgraceful mutaton of the dead will be
abandoned by the Turks when they come to act
in concert with the allies, it being, moreover, IN
direct violation Of special frman from the Sui
tan In Justice to the Turkish soldiers, | must
state this brutality was confined chiefly to the
irregulars and townspeople, who seemed TO take
savage delight in dsfgurng the bodies OF those
with whom the latter had not even been engaged.
In the afternoon Butler and went upto Arab Ia
bia, where the enemy's connical bullets were sing
ing through the air in great proluson. Heaps OF
dead were lying in the ditch and about it. All
the former were stripped, and many were head
less. The Russian riAemen had apparently done
their best to prevent the mutation Of those out
side, as most if not all, still wore their clothes, al
though their arms and accoutrements had been
brought in"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
Rarnum,a nIenarerIe.

The great Museum and Menagerie of the far
famed and never-tring Phineas T. Barnum will
be exhibited in Staunton on the 10th proximo-no
humbug. In another column is a full description
of the wonderful things to be on the occasion.
Barnum may be humbug himself, but his Mu-
scum and Menagerie will doubtless surpass any
thing of the kind ever exhibited in Staunton.
''The Lion will be there,
The Monkey and the Bear
besides number of other wonderful and never-to-
be seen-again wild animals, birds, fishes, reptiles,
&c., &c., together with a general assortment Of
great men and women, (iu wax people without
arms, &C.. the whole to be marshaed by the Gel
ebrated and immortal Lullipulian General Thorn
as Thumb, of worldwide notoriety. We regret
to say that Mr.. Barnum himself will necessarily
be absent. This is unfortunate for his own inter
ests, as he would undoubtedly attract larger
crowd than all the curosities in his collection put
together.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
Accommodation Chr.

The accommodation train on the Central Rail
road having been discontinued, we learn that
passenger car in connexion with the freight train,
will run every day between Waynesborough and
Staunton, in addition to the regular mail tran.-
The freight train, with the passenger car attached,
will leave aynesborough about nine o'elocl, in
the morning, aud return after FIVE in the after
noon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
washington National Monument.

The Managers of the Washington National
Monument Society have at last announced that
the scheme of erecting National Monument to
Washington by voluntary contribution, has proved
a failure. The Society was organized in 1888,
and the Monument has reached five hundred feet,
one third Gifts contemplated height. But thepe-
cuniary meaus are now exhausted, and, all the
recent efforts to procure money having been un-
successful. the Managers have reported the facts
and submitted the eptire subject to the considera-
,or Of Conrrecc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

A.oTHER CANCEL" IN THE FIELD Mr.. W.
B. Brown, who for the past year has been cutter
in kimball's tailoring establishment, has quit the
tailoring business and gone TO lecuring on Roman
ism, q la Gabriel. On Saturday night be was to
speak in Manchester and tonight in Lawrence.
Brown paraded the streets in this city on Satur-
day night with a wig. on his head, motto on his
cap, aud star and eagle on his breast lie is a
native of Concord, in this Siate.-Lo,celt .jiass.
Courier, l7M,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

DIFFICULTIES IN KANsAs.-We already begin
to hear of conflicts in regard to claims in the Kan
sas Territory. A letter from Whitehead, OF the
LIST instant, says that day or two previous two
persons disputed about claim, when they rushed
upon each other with axes; one cleavlng the skull
Of the other, and the other severng his neck near
ly from his body. Both fell dead The next day
Capt. Walker. of Andrew county, who had par
ty over on the Nodoway making claims was IN
terrupted by another party who pretended to have
made and marked the same claims, when gen
eral fight ensued. Pistols. guns, land KNIVES were
used, and ten men were slain, Capt Walker a
mong the number"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
AnALeAMArros.-There was quite an excite

AMALeAMATIoH.-There was quite an excite
ment in Fleet sseet about six o'clock yesterday
afternoon, caused by colored man escorting a
white lady through the street. They were fol-
lowed by large crowd of men and boys, when
one more daring than the rest knocked the negro
down. After being rather roughly handled, the
negro made his escape, while the woman sought
refuge in an opposite house.--Boston journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

CHOLERA At RfcaMoNp.-The Richmond
Dispatch gives the number of burals at one ofthe
city cemeteries from the 9th to the 7th of July,
which shors lEat there were buried there in that
sPaceoftme sixty three bodies, fortytwo Of which
had died Of cholera. Most Of these were colored
persons. There are several other cemeteries in
Richmond, from which the returns are not pub-
lished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
FIo,,r aud wheat MARKET.

The stock of flour on hands in Richmond at the
date of the last report was very light, and no
shipping demand; sales to the trade at $Si to So.
No new flour in market. The millers were not
disposed to purchase wheat at over 81 so, while
farmers are holding back for higher prices. In
Baltimore, on Friday, sales of prime red wheat
were made at 81 20 to ST. 81, and of prime white
al Il II 70 Al SG
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

Turn YouR FENCE PosTs.--lt is mentioned
as a curious fact that farmer in Connecticut, who
recently tpok up fence after it had been standing
fourteen years, found all those posts solid which
had been inverted from the way in which they O.
riginally grew, while all those which had been
sci as they grew were rotted off at the bottom.-
Heads down, therefore, seems specific against
decay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
OUR CEIsVONK.isS

a kE respectfully Notified that we lave an opcn
- lot back Of cur store. for the accommodation
OF their HORSES, unli sumo public arrangement
is made.
We also embrace this occasion 10 say that for
the balance Of The season. We shall cGrr aM grfci
or bargains in Goods, with view Of rcinci, q
stock and making roo.Q tar Fall Ge1ds. We have
a few pieces OF C.dRPEiLN'GS winch We w;iI
close o;i at rery to,c prizes besides many o,bcr
Kinds Of Goods WHITE ( PATTON.
s!guaton, July 26, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

AN ExrENslvE"N Niger. Among other bills
that have been rendered TO the L. 5. Marshal for
services rendered in the case of Burns-are one
for military services, amounting to $4,000; one
by the City of Boston for extra Policemen amount
ing to 81 900; II. ID. Parker's bill. amounting TO
$4,000; and the Steam Tug John Taylor, S42O.
These are but a small number-Daiiy Mail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

SEAsoNABLE ADvrcE.-use chloride of lime
freely if the premises or vicinity OF your house Is
impure. If bed bugs annoy you destroy them
with corrosive sublimate, beaten up In the white
Of an epr. and paste it on the wood work iniest-
ed. If reaches abound. moisten and sweeten
bread crumbs or boiled potatoes, mix red lead
with them, spread ON sheets of paper, and scat
ter them about in the evening, to be gatherd up
in the morning. If rats or nice be the pests, use
good traps. In poisoning them you may poison
greater folks, and fyou destroy them IN tins way,
you create bad odors in the house. Flies should
only be driven off by 50 purifying your house as
10 make il unattractive 10 them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

TREATY WITH BoRNEo-The Washington
Union publishes an official announcement Of the
conclusion of treaty Of amity and commerce be-
tween the United States and the Sultan of Bor-
neo. The treaty is exceedingly liberal in all its
provisions towards our citizens who may engage
in commercial pursuits within the Sulian's dpIqn-
ions. Borneo, next TO New Holland, is the larg-
est island in the world, being about 500 miles
long and 700 broad, with a population estimated
at from three 10 five millions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

IMPORTANT FROM SpAIN.-Despatches have
been received at Washington from Mr. Soule.
which state that the result of the Spanish insnr-
reciion depends upon the co operation OF Esparte-
~ and Narvarez with General O'Donnel. Such
union could not fail in deposing the Queen. re-
establishing the regency. and transfer, by sale,
of Cuba to the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

SOMETHING STRANGE.--The New Orleans
Delta says that not only have the citizens Of New
Orleans been deferred from leaving the city on &C
count of the prevalence of cholera at the West
and North, but that many persons are actually
coming there to escape the pestilence that prevails
in all The small towns on the Mississippi, and ir
various parts Of the West.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

o. American correspondents in England state
that the Austrian alliance is exceedingly unpopu-
lar with the English people. Kossuth is about to
commence crusade in England against the Aus
triad alliance and this, it is said, will not make
it more popular, for the Hungarian's influence
there is considerable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
In,IrIMopE c,TTI.r m,nxEr.

Week ending Friday, July 2l.-Thcre was brisk
demand for Beef Cattle at the scales Monday, but
prices decidedly lower than At the date ofoir last
report. The offerings Monday about Coz head,
Of which 10 were driven TO Phiiaie phia aud The bal
ance (490 bead) sold 10 city butchers al prices
ranging from So 25 81 "a the hoof equal 70 So
SO 25 net, and averaging 81 % gross The decline
since last week is fully % cents per 100 lbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

ANNEXATION OF THE SANDWICH lsLANDs.-
According tohe information received by the New
York Tribune the annexation OF the Sandwich Is
lands to the United States is nearly concluded
at Honolulu, between Mr.. David X. Gregg the
Commissioner of the United States, King Kane
hameha and the principal chiefs of his Govern
ment Mr.. Gregg was about concluding the
treaty, the only unsettled question in relation to
annexation being whether the Islands shall
cone in as Territory or a State Mr.. Gregg
insists on the former. The Administration at
Washington it is said, is perfectly advised as to
the position of the negotiations, but at Honolulu it
was kept profound secret These statements of
the Tribune are supported by previous intima-
tons from Honolulu, but may still be premature
or incorrect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

He OuGuT TO KNow.-John Wentworth,
member of Congress, from Illinois. says: "Wasll-
ington, with all its beauty, is heartless, wick
ed place. 1t is one of the great gambling dens,
where the stakes are offices, and the players leg
isators everybody says that everybody are ras-
calls and knaves, aud everybody acts as if he be-
lieved what every body says was true.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

GREAT Drove OF SHEEp.-A drove of sheep,
numbering eleven thousand head. passed through
Illinois, on the 9Th instant They
were from the State of Tennessee, and are to be
wintered in Missouri till next spring, when they
will he driven TO Salt Lake.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

The funeral of Capt. David Mcfal will be preached
on the second Sabbath in August at II O'Clock, A. NJ.
at the Methodist Church in Mt. Scion, by Rev X. D.
Chambers.
Mt. Solon July 26, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

0J The prevalence Of incorrect notions upon the sub
jcct of medicine is great cause Of misery Medical
practice should be by principles cautiously de-
duccd from the contributions of long experience and
close observations. How important, then, that med
cinc should be taken by inv Aids unless it
from the hands of men Of talent Judgment and the
strictes probty. Hooland's German Btcrs, prepared
eDanang from one of the most celebrated practitioners
Of modern times and of the greatest medical writers
Germany ever produced This article is now in abla
hands, as evidence that the article prepared
fully and skilfuy it is producing the effect the original
practitioners of Philadelphia in Of debility of the
digestive organs, and hillary apparatus and the diseases
arising therefrom We therefore recommend this med
icine to suffering invalids. July %, 1854.
Dc WILLIAM L. FERrIG, ESQ.,. of HuntersyiIlc, Pc
caonas county is authorized agent for the Spectator
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

&C. Eight girls are said to be regularly EN-
ployed as compostors in the Cincinnati Gazette
office, and the same number in the Piitsburg jour
nal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
ao,sIinc barlottesvilIe.

We learn from the Charlottesville Advocate that
the Monticello House 10 that place will be opened
some time in August, by Mr.. w. w. Gibbs,
lately of Waynesboro'. The Advocate says the
House has undergone thorough improvements, in-
eide and outside, from garnet to cellar, and is SO
much improved in its appearance that it is hardly
,ecornized as its former SELF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

FLORIDA The Hon. Edward C. Cabell, for
several years Representative in Congress from
Florida, having declined nomination for that
station, the Wings Of several counties have nom,
mated ex- Governor Thomas brown as their can
didate for Congress at the nsAt election. During
the canvass of lS4S, when q candidate for Gov
erner, Mr.. Brown acquired the sobriquct of'.Old-
Matter-ol Fact" and lost none of his popularity
whilst perlorming the duties Of the Executive
chair Mr. CabeII has been nominated for the
Legislature in Leon county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
The Fiilibusters.

The New Orleans Delta of the 10th says the
impression that the proclamation of the President
and the steps taken by Judge Campbell to SUP
press the movements going on in that city in be-
half Of Cuban independence, have achieved their
object, is very aburd. ''These abortve proceed
lngs," says the Delta, "have rather increased
than diminished the zeal Of those engaged in this
noble enterprise"
The Louisville Courier has the following para
graph on the subject of the Fillibuster excite
ment in Kentucky:
There is great deal of unnecessary excite
ment prevailing in certain sections of this State,
caused by the enrolment Of number Of young
men as volunteers in the proposed Cuban expe-
diton. In Lexington certain parties have gone so
far as to cause the arrest Of Messrs. R. NJ. John
son and John Haldeman, two gentlemen of that
city who are charged with being actively engaged
in the enlistment of troops. 10 this city it is well
known that company has been organized, andin
the towns of Hopkinsvile, Bowling Green, SC.
the same thing has been done. The chief field
officer Of the Kentucky regiment was stopping at
one Of our leading hotels for some days last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
Change of Post once.

The Post office heretofore kept at Eseine
Furnace in this county, has been removed to
Craigsyillo Mr.. Robert S. Craig is the POST
master.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

O9- The prevailing opinion amongst the De
mocrscy in Virginia, is that Henry \. Wise vii!
be the Democratic candidate for Governor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

Hot WEATHER.-In Philadelphia, on the Dist
inst. the thermometer stood at 1920, at2 o'clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

o. The New York Commercial says: eve
have followed the history of the war, true or not,
as events may prove, reading our English and
continental papers with care, even including the
mass of miscellaneous correspondence from the
fleets and land forces and we are drawn to the
conclusion that up to this point Russia, by diplo-
macy and strategy has, on the broad scale, and as
bearing on the final result of the war, achieved
important advantages over her opponents"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

O. LIVER DISEASE.-CARTER's SPAsIsH Nix.
TURE, remedy for liver disease, and the number OF
formidable evils connected with disorganizcdiate CT
that organ, is unriyalled.
Hundreds ofcertiicates, from the highest sources Of
persons living in the city Of Richmond Va, might be
given OF cures effected by Carriers Spanish MIXTURE.
We have only TO refer to The extraordinary cure
of Samuel M. Drinser, Esq of the firm of Drinkcr g.
Norris Booksellers, Richmond, Va, who cured by
two bottles of Carriers Spanish Mixture, after three
years suffering from diseased liver He says lis
action on the blood is wonderful better than all the med
iciDe he had taken, and cheeuly recommends it
to all.
~ See advertisement June 25.-lm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

rs. Gen. Daniel Smith, for many years dele
.,,,e in the Legislature from Kauawha, died at
Iis residence in that county, on the l til inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

EMBARGO ON Enthusiastically the British
Foreign Bible Society went considerable trouble
and expense to have the Bible translated and
printed in the language of the Mongol Tariars !;
but the Gar of Russia who is the master of the
Mongols, having in advance, forbidden its crcula-
ton, the whole edilon-remains useless on the So
ciety s shelves in London. The Gar evidently
does not want Christian civilization among his
Tartar subjects. Religious light is no part Of his
SYSTEM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26
PUBLIC SALE AT WEST VIEW,
I WILL sell. on the 2j:h day Of August next
all of my Personal Property. consisting Of
Household and Kitchen Furniture,

HOUSEHOLD ana AltCheA fui EttuiSy
g head Of Horses. and two ycarcid
nT177f 4 Colts; Mich Cows, and 4 small
lot of Young cattle; | head of Hogs.
uAss2zszzs Ssewhic will be fit for killing this fall
8 Sows and 80 Pigs. Also, one plantation Wag
on ,Harrows, Flows, and all my Farning Utensils
among which will be found first raie Wheat
Fan, and Corn shelter. | will sell at the sane
time 200 bushels Of new Wheat about 30 bush
els Of Rye; about 400 bushels Of Oats; bushels
of Cloyersccd, and a quantity of Hay. There
will be various other articles sold which it is not
necessary now to mention.
TERMS.-For all sums over five dollars.
credit of II months will be given. tho purchaser
giving bond and good securiiy-the bonds TO bear
interest after six months. For all sums unGel
five dollars, the cash viii be required.
THOMAS TEAF0RD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

o. A London correspondent mentions as fact
that misgivings still pervade the English mind as
to the result TO Great Britain of the French ALI
ance, and whether England will not be over reach
ed in the long run by Napoleon III. The armies
of the latter are everywhere, his influence and
armies are singularly extending all over what was
the cid Roman Empire, a strange and significant
fact. English statesmen,it is feared, haveneiher
the knowledge or the cunning of the French
Emperor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-26

WE will introduce to the citizens Of Stanton, Bakers
w celebrated PREMIUM BiTTEIsS, which all
the Druggists of the city of Richmond admitto be
of the most popular Medicines ever before the pub
c for the cure Of Dyspepsia Nervous Headache, Chol
ic Pains, Dysentery and Bowel Complaints. In week
and debilitated females there is nothing 10 equal the
ready ode that il has in strengthening the whole sys
tenn If any medicine deserved its title in full, II
is Bakers celebrated Premium Bters Since the in
Prediction of this Medicine, which was about years
ago. the proprietor has received and about the city
ofRichmond, OVERLOOK CERTIFICATES, where
has made permanent cures in TIE above named dis
eases. Should you become acquainted with its SUI
peror virtue in various complaints you will never be
without it in your families. To be had at the Drug
Store IT. p. & ]. b. EsgsIDdE, Stanton and BIRB
& WILLS, Charlottesville. July 10, 1854.