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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

o. Every effort is being made by contractors
and Ohio railroad to keep the work agoing. The
can obtain means barely sufficient to keep their
men and horses in provender 10 ms Ser END inc
papers Of Caball aud Kanawha are ca, nng sPo"
their counties to loan the road SiVo'Voo anu IT,
ly upon the next Legislature for REIMBURSEMENT!
II the work stop the loss by the time VIII oe mn
nilely more than the amount necessary 10 Keep
the contractors in employment: we heafo !. ' es,
timated that the work which has already cost 'ne
State 81 ,000, 600 will, if now deserted a"u le''
to the destruction which time and want OF a''cn-
ton will produce, can not fall short oil my Per
cent Charlottesville adUocdte.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

o. The prOpre,ors of the Enquirer Times
Commercial and Columbian, four daily journals
of Cincinnati combined to raise the price
Of their papers from ten to twelve cents per week.
They aloge as reasons for the change the TACT
that newspaper publishing is less profitable man
any other business requiring similar outlay OF
capital talent and labor, the increase IN me cost
of making newspapers owing to competition, the
rise in paper, wages leuls, fuel and provisions
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

The ADMINISTRATIONS AND THE kNoW-NoTH-
lNes.---Inspecor, the washington correspondent
of the New York Courier, says
A few days since Thomas Borland, a clerk in
the office of the Adutant Genera, received notice
of his dismissal from office, over the signature OF
the Zion. Jefferson Davis Accompanying this
notification was a letter from the Adjutant Gene
r.l informing the clerk that it had been shown to
the satisfaction Of the Department that he bel0ng
ed To .sKnow. Nothing" Association, and chad
voted or attempted TO vote for Mr. Towers, the can
didate of that party for Mayor of Washington"
Upon this allegation Mr.. Borland, whb is a son
of the Minister 10 Central America, wasdsmissed
from public service. Hsoffence lit rs thus official
" admitted, was the exercise Of his right of suf
frage according to the dictates of his own Judgment
and conscience, and without previous consultation
with his next official superior.
The case affords further confirmation OF the
statement that the Administration has resolved to
crush out Know Nothlnglsm BY systematic course
of official prescription This young man was prob
ably selected as victim, becau use his Punishment
would furnish more striking admonlton to those
Democrats in Office who favor the schism. 1t is
understood that there are considerable numbers OF
such in the Departments here, and in the New
York Philadelphia, and Boston Custom Houses.
Indeed, the names of some of the Oldest and most
faithful clerks of the Interior and Treasury De-
Iartments were on the list of repuied members of
some division of the order, published here few
days SINCE This is hazardous experiment for
the party in power. Know-Nothingism is simply
an exaggerated sentiment of nationality; with The
mass of our native born population 1t passes for
patriotic attachment to country II must run It's
course, aad ifieft entirely alone by the govern
meut, will probably end in some salutary reforms.
1t cannot be suppressed by the denunciations Of
Executive organs, and will not quail before Ex-
ecutive frowns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

SaUArTER MEETING IN KANsAs.-The Squat
ters of Kansas held meeting on The LIST instant,
about three miles from Fort Leavenworih The
committee appointed to give expression to the
views Of the meeting reported two sets OF resolu.
tons. The report of the majority was rejected, at
ter long debate, and that of the minority adop-
ted The account from which we copy goes ON
To- say:
There being desire on the part of some per-
sons present to ascertain how many AbolilonIs's
or Frcesoiers were present, the sense OF the NEE
TING was taken as to whether Kansas should be
slave or free territory. All those present who
were favorable to Kansas being madea slave State
were requested to raise their hands. A countless
number Of hands were raised in response to this
call. All those present who were favorable to
Kansas being made free State were requested 10
make it manifest by similar sign. But tour
persons in that vast assembly were favorable to
that notion"
The meeting adopted preamble and resolu-
tons approving and pledging themselves 10 sup
port the present organization Of the kansas Squat
Ter Society,"" and their laws and regulations, I'M
til altered or annulled by the citizens Of the Ts'-
rlt0ry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

O. The cholera was prevailing fearfully at
Pittsburg on Wednesday last. On that day there
were sixty deaths, and the total number for eight
days since the commencement Of the epidemic was
FIVE hundred
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

CHOLERA IN ITALY.-The total number OF
deaths in Genoa and the vicinity from cholera ex-
ceeds 1000, aud about 200 deaths occur daily
There have been very few cases in Turin and the
interior. The constant departure of families, and
the consequent diminuton of the population docs
not seem TO have diminished the number OF eases.
We hear from Naples that more than l0O,O0o
people have left the city, yet the cases during the
last week reported averaged over 25O daily; In
Rome the average has not beer above 80 daily,
and in Leghorn 50. Fright prevails just now
throughout Italy; and being contagious, is deci-
dedly more widespread, and scarcely degree
less caanitous than the cholera.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

TIE DoRA Coal FIELDs.-The editor of the
Rockinghah Register has recently paid visit 10
the Dora Coal Fields near Mt Scion. Hesays ::
'Our visit has very much strengthened our faith
in the Dora Company, and we hope their most
sanguine expectations will be more than realized.
Mr.. s., the agent, informs us that large furnace
for making iron, with all the necessary buildings
for large number of workmen, are to be put up
at once, and that it is expected that the furnace
will be in operation early next year. 1t is TO be
located near the Yellow Springs, about two miles
above the opening in the Coal vein which we Wis
tied. Very near the Springs are said to be mex
haustble supplies ofthe best iron ore. Carbonate
OF iron, which may be made into blooms at a very
small comparative cost, is found near the place,
in large quantities.
I'VE know of no region in all this part of the
State which appears to be so rich in minerals as
this, and we hope that in the hands of the Dora
Company, it may be fully developed, and prove,
as it will, of vast benefit To all this Valley"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

How AN INDIAN CAN DIE.-A touching in
stance OF this characteristic trait occurred at the
late engagement between small war party of the
Chippewas and greatly superior party of Sioux,
near Cedar Island Lake. The Chippewas, who
were en- route tor scalpBg foray upon the Sioux
villages on the Minnesota, here fell into an am
buscade, and the first notice of danger that saluted
their ears was discharge of fire arms from a
thicket -Four Of their number fell dead in their
tracks. Another, named the War Cloud. a lead
ing brave, had leg broken by a bullet. His
comrades were 10th to leave him, and while the
assailants were e-loaJng their guns, attempted
TO carry him along with them to where they could
get the shelter Of thlcket, short distance in
the rear. But he commanded them to leave him,
telling them that he would show his enemies how
a Chippewa could die. At his request, they seat
ed him on log, with his back leaning against a
tree. He then commenced painting bis face and
singing his death song.
As his enemies approached bin, he only sang
louder and livelier strain, and when several had
gathered around him Furnishing their seal ping
knives and screecbDg forth their demOniacal yells
of exutation not 4 look or gesture manifested that
he was even aware of their presence. At length
they seized him and tore the seal from his head.
Still seated with his back against a large tree,
they commenced shooting their arrows into the
trunk around his head, grazing his ears neck &c,
until they literally pinned him fast, without hav,
ing touched vital part. Yet our hero remained
the same importurbabe stole, continued TO chant
his defiant strain, and although oneof the number
floIrished his reeking scalp before his eyes, still
not single expression of his countenance could be
to change. At last one Of the number
approached him with tomahawk, which, after
few nnheeded fourishes, he buried in the cap
lives SOUL, who sunk in death with the song still
upon his lips. He had, indeed, succeeded well
in teaching his enemies chow a Chippewa could
de-" few days afterwards they were taught
how Chippewa could be avenged.-St. Paul
[ Mimi \ Denncrnt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

G5- A paper has been started at Los Angeles,
California, to advocate division Of the State
The people Of Southern California, who are ex
clasvely engaged in agriculture, wish to have no
nncA!cn with the mines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

ns. The Journal of Commerce says. the loss OF
the Russians by sickness has been five tines as
great as that Of the Turks and the allies; u FS''
mates the loss of the latter at l0,OJO. lhe io'h-
CT. therefore, must have LOST 5O,OUU.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

A FoRIosH PARTY.-The New York Even
ING Post, Democratic paper, gives the following
gloomy picture of the condition of its own party :
sThe adherents Of Mr.. Pierce's administration
are hard pressed by host of foes, besides their
old adyersaries, the wings. On one side are the
enemies Of tile Nebraska bin, on another the
friends of internal impro gements at the West,
and from yet a third quarter they are assailed by
the Know Nothings. They are beaten in one
State after another, and now in their extremity
they call upon the hards to share their Illiortune
and HELM them to retrieve it. 1t is not at all
slranpe that the call is unhseded."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

&C. Beverly Tucker, Esq, editor ofthe Wash
ington Sentinel, says that his name as one OF me
Vice Presidents of the recent administration de-
mons,rationn in that city was used without his
Enowledoe or assent, and that he did not approve
entirely Of the object Of the meeting. He is or
pos,d to the Know Noihngs, but says ''it we
Shall fail TO convince our adversarles OF their er-
ror by an earnest and steady maintenance Of the
nrincinles of the Constitution, we have but little
to hope from popular indignation meetings"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27
PARTY Leaders,,,

This new work, by our former townsman, 10
seph c. Baldwin, Esq, has just came to hand
We anticipate treat in its perusal The work is
appropriately dedicated to the memory of the late
Judge Brlscoe c. Baldwin, who was an uncle of
the author
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

RocxBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGs.-A correspon-
dent of the Fredericksburg News, says: Il hear
there was sumo dissatisfaction at the Rock Alum
earlier in the season. suppose it was because of
the unusual crowd Of 600 vlstors-more than was
expected. 1t will be easy TO provide more large
ly another year. During my stay, | heard the
remark frequently made that the table was better
than anywhere else in the mountains. For my
self had better attendance aud better fare than
anywhere have BEEN The charges are mode
rate. The water is dreadfally strong. The Com
pany-some Of it-unsuIpassed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27
0g- The Richmond Enquirer, commenting on
Gen Cass, laie sAench al Urtrnit SAYS:

Qey- Ihe Richmond enquirer, commenting on
Gen. Cass' late speech at Detroit, says:
Gen. Cass might have moderated his language
10 suit the temper of his constituents, but it was
scarcely allowable in him to sacrifice his princ-
pies even to the necessities of his position. AT
any rate he cannot expect the South to rccollect
only the brave words which he uttered in Wash
ngion, and to take for naught the treacherous re-
cantation at Detroit. If his language be correctly
given in the report Of his speech, he has severed
the last cord which bound him to the Democracy
ofthe South. Hencetorth he must rank with Ben
ton and Van Buren,; as one who has insnIted our
feelings and betrayed our confidence. The weak
attempt to serve two masters, to reconcile devo-
ton to the constitution with submission to aboli-
tonisn-an attempt to which he was persuaded
by the suggestion Of an undying ambition-has
placed him with these llustrlouS apostates, in the
limbo of lost and dishunored politicians"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

FonEIeN TR0oPs IN MExICo.-A letter from
Vera Cruz says -" Every vessel from Havana
now brings small detachments Of Spanish troops
These distinguished strangers are looked upon WIN
great disirust by the natives, and 1t was an e''i
hour for II. S. IL. when he listened to the p,roPo
sion. It is said that there are six thousand Tor
egn mercenaries in all to arrive, OF whom two
thousand are Swiss. One million OF the IndeInhl-
~ from the United States goes in this way,
(:sPlenty of money. plenty of Swiss.) And' oy
tbe way. but one million of the entire seven re-
mains unappropriated."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

From EURoPE.-The steamship Atlantic az
rived at New York on the 18th. The news is not
important FTbe war news in fact amounts to no.
thing. Russia is said to have peremptonly re-
jected the required guarantee that the Principal
ties should be evacuated. There had been no fur
tter movements in the Baltic Tranquility had
been restored in Spain. There is nothing new
from the Black Sea or the Danube. Prince Al
bert was making holiday campaign at Boulogne
with Napoleon.
Breadslufs were still on the decline
LATER-The Arabia arrived at New York on
Thursday. Russia has peremptorily declined 10
listen to the terms proposed by Austria, and stands
back on the defensive, waiting the progress Of e.
vents Austria has also determined to stand alooi
and await the result of the combined attack on Sc
vastopol. From England and France there is
nothing of interest. Spain is again all quiet,
though there is an allusion to another attempted
Instruction, in which Mr.. Soule is said 10 be in
volved, and in consequence Of which he has start
ed for PaIis. This, however, is probably a fab
rication Cotton has declined. Wheat and flour
have advanced, and corn has declined. ConsOls
and monetary affairs seem settled and unchanged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

-, I,bo I.adies North are introducing WHAT IS
lid an .IJcIy." as compensation for the min
49, :.e;aI,y small bonnets now worn. The "Ug-
,,, Mn;bing more than what years ago used TO
y ,ds'noJ sealash." The ugly" is to the
he Io.J wha, TOP is to gig, or chaise. The
. "I lets M and down like one of those tops
~ Mini -, Is Of different color from the bon
no =" and i might be called a parasol, veil, OF
any,bing else. descriptive of what hides or shades
the Cace' Ladies. hence, now often wear two
bnupe,s Oh their head instead Of one
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-09-27

nc,- A writer in the Richmond Examiner Oh las'
week. signing himself''One OF the People" says !;
elf our Western brethren mean to act IN good
faith when they promise that the next Governor
hall come from the East, they should give us not
onIy an Eastern man but an Eastern man with
JS PRINCIPLES. and one who is The choice o.
t t.a' Fos,u We wonder ,cho "One of the Peo-
, 1en ;s striking at when he speaks of an Eastern
pr aot nnIy hut an Eastern man with Eastern
n, 1mo HTI Can any of Mr. Wises friends tell
lrhs rrorrespondent dominates Hon. James A.
Seldom for Governor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26
Particulars of the Explosion OF tho Steamer
sccrctnry.

IRON the San Francisco Herald Apr 1871
Having conversed with several intelligent gentlemen
who were on board the i'll fated steamboat secretary
wien she exploded on Saturday last We are enabled
with the aid OF the testimony elected at the several in
quests 10 give connected statement OF the occurrence
WIN the prooabie cause OF the disaster. The Coroners
jury in readers are aware retnrne5 "a
Their verdict that the explosion had been occasoned By
the reckless conduct Of the officers aud owt ers OF the
boat. " ~
appears that between Tie Secretary AMI the steam
boat Nevada. which we're running to Petaluma a con.
enoe rivalry exsted previous TO their departure on
saturday morning The runners for both boats were
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26
s719,118 96


The steamship Northern Light Captain Churchill also
arrived yesterday The Northern Light arrived at San
Juan the morning of the 16th having touched at
Kingston for Goals.
The steamship Cortes, connecting with the Northern
Light left San Francisco the evening of the 1st at
O'Clock with 800 passengers, 500 900 in specie, and
the independent mails for New York and New Orleans
and arrived at San Juan del Sur the night Of the
14th inst.
The Northern Light left Punta Arenas with $40 passen
gers and 81 in specie the evening of the 17th
at O'Clock and arrived at quarantine early last eve
ming the 2sth from Punta Arenas days and q hours
Our thanks are due to Mr. R. Lord the Purser of The
Northern Light, for late and interesting news
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26

great caution the part Of shippers to this
ket in regulating their ventures
Produce participates In the general inactivity whilst
the stock Of sugar especially is 70 an ex
tent very greatly in Of the demand home con-
sumpton-and the scarcity OF tonnage prevents opera
tons for export purposes There is pimento to be
had, and coffee is hardly more easily obtsnabe.
throughout the island the usual NAV having
apparently set in in earnest
Bu11rR-In Irish operations whatever reported,
and in American very little has been DONE Stock very
ample. Halifax has moved at lid.
BRASDY.-In large supply. Holders Of Martelrs would
accept 49, duty paid per gallon nor Ssxs
transpired at los. cd. lis, in bond
BREAD-Foregn is in small supply, with no demand
Verley Robnsons domestic sells wanted at Us and
26s respectively for pilot bread and crackers.
Observation-Disclosures Of recent receipts wanting Els.
22s but the trade refuse to operate at those figures
moved only in moderate quantities, chiefly at us In
terces and los per box The stock of tierces is still
pretty large.
FLoUR-The business has been confined exclusively TO
small operations in Baltimore, at As per barrel Stock
quite ample under existing circumstances
FRk1GHE are abundant, but tonnage Is exceedingly
scarce.
GoLD-American is at par-the eagle being worth Ais.
American have reached us.
LARD.-Americsn has been taken at IND. Sd per h.
LUMHR-0f white pine 38 900 feet have been sold at
1908 Cedar shingles of good quality worth 2Os per
1000.
MAcxnRn--Iarge No are scarce, but in limited en-.
quIy, owing to the high price Of 3ss. per barrel.
Olive quote cod at s. per gallon.
PoRx--American Mess, is taken very moderately at
70s. to TBS per gallon.
RcE.-1900 bags low, yellow Madras were taken soon
after last issue at los per 100 lbs This may be
considered the sale Of the fortnight Bengal plentiful
and moves slowly at 20s.
RUIZ may be quoted at S. 3d. per gallon proof 49, but
the article is very dull Of sale.
sAIAoS.-No is worth sos. q s8s per Dbl.
sTA cargo Of coarse Turks Island has changed hands
at Is 711d per bushel, afoat.
SoAP.-The sales have been confined to 500 boxes
Seee's taken follows-60 lbs at 21s, So lbs
at 19s 3D. and 40 lbs feather at lis The last named
ppears in point of weight to be well suited to this
market
SUGAR is quite inactive. We quote ordinary to good
middng at i4s to 1884, and fine to very fine at 49, to
It's. per 100 lbs
ToBACco.-No sales OF any moment have tranapired.
TONGUES Irish pig scarce and wanted, and be-
ing retaed at COS per half barrel parcel Of 100 half
arels American has in but We learn that they
inferior quality.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26

DEATH BY HrpnornoBIAsmWe s Learn IN ron rom. !.
49, M,yr,hv residing near that place, was bitten
n" hand ~ dog The wound hesled, but on the Is
ins. s,t~nded 10 the arm and neck and to the arm
orposi,e side Of the body, and he commenced drn
Inc rctty freely Of vinegar, remedy recommended
in~ +, -wspapcrs He found some difficulty in swalo
.omss qee He had complained Of his throat befo
inc III. ted its 10 the irritation of the viz
but attrfha ician called, who with his son, Dr.
gar A PIN ned pretty steadily In attendance up
&. Clark, contm h, when he died
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26
Superior Court.

Before Hon. Judge Bosworth and Jury.
MAY 24-Actiom for Stander.-Jo r. Cfsu Us. Fro
rick Pature-This was action for Islander, for
alleged to have been spoken BY the defendant concern
the plaintiff, charging him with being thief
"robber," &C., and with having robbed his own faith
the money to America The parties are Frenchmen ..
-.a'vs and are rivals in business. Verdict for pis
t,a senO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26

We have received from active and intelligent cor
respondent at Acapulco the full details of the disgrace
full and disastrous fight of Santa Anna the triumph
of the revolutionary party under Alvarez together with
copies OF the procamations and other official documents
issued during the progress Of the ARRAY The former
curious boxing specimens of Typography printed dngy
paper and headed with the figure of a tIumpeter on
horseback, and the words BoIetia Official del Eercito
ReStdurQd0r de la LibeTtdd0
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26

learns that a severe fire occur
The Detroit Urban. "a numbering village some az
week sRo at Forestvill on Lake Hursn-whicn
mica above Port Uuron buillnrs, and lcf. eni.i
s.Toyed, completely, ten % others who were ena y
destitute ffty persona basio ects
10 save . portion OF their a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26

Commissioners Of Estimnss:: w,u..l
Before Hon. W. 7. McCoun, J. 5 HavnAnr'
Wv o.-THe E1,.shsng Railroad Company ads
Newn AND Bsgek ssr.ps c.rGy ,1s Ssm uUs
mssioners met for the purpose r crossns the turnp
acsinst the Railroad Company ior croSss '"' 1i"P'
psmacea assessed at 500.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26

Mr.. Henry Quinn, who kept boarding house No. %
Walnut street, Nashua, Mass the 22d inst, intend
BY mistake, swallowed dose d bsibus poison, and was
room corpse.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26
ADDITIONAL CALIFORNIA NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE ILLINOIS AND NORTHERN LIGHT.
s~Noo~~~~>~~~~~>>~N~
Immense Receipts OF Gold Dust,
&C., &C., DC.

The steamship Illinois, Capt Hartstene with the Cali
forria and Pacific mail arrived yesterday morning She
left Aspnwa at six o'clock the evening Of the 18th
inst and experienced strong northeastery gales during
the greater part of the passage In the Illinois, report
she states leaving eighteen hours after the North STAR
the latter however reported leaving at p NJ of the
same day.
The health OF the Ishmus is stated to continue very
good The next of passengers win go to the summit
in the cars, leaving about eleven miles Of mule trans
poriation.
On the 22d ut Jacob Dale died board OF dysentery
and the GATH jas shnam 6ied Of congestive fever.
They we're both laborers the Panama Railroad.
The following is the trea sure list of the Illinois
Adams Co s2Ss 700 65 Am. Ex Bank. 29s, 900 90
W Appleton Co 096 SO Chambers Heisero, $50 90
J. Durand Co. 0l2 90 Newhouse &Spats 500 90
c. W. Thomas. 1900 90 W. Fargo Co. .s4,s77 90
$704, 935 81
Adams Co, (from Australia) ........... H. 1sl 10
The steamship Northern Light Captain Churchill also