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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
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.Nessrs. Editors:- apprehend if not already
so 1t mpstvery s, on be conceded point that Inc
present system Of in,er,ai improvement IN flr-
ginia is tailure-liow are things to be RENE
died +? How are the improvements 1h%t fave
been commenced 10 be completed? Have thell
friends any hope thai they can again muci the
State on the log rolling principle? J. sPprehend
the State debt will look Legislators too idifin the
face 10 admit of it for long time 10 conc.
] propose, Messrs Editors, al entire change CT
our policy on this subject. | propose mat lhe
State shall stop short and have PoIhlsg more tc
do with making Improvements Charter as ma
ny companies ask for charters upon cofrect prin-
ciples and upon certain conditions; and suIrendel
all the interests she has in the subject 10 Inc
Stockholders of the different companies now IN
existence, thereby enabling them to complete 'he
works now OIL hand.
by way of Illustration ] will take Inc oenifai
Railroad, how open from Staunlon 10 hlchmonu'
as an example. Suppose the road 10 nave COST
1--WE millions and the State owning ,hree OF tne
live. let the State surrender all the dividends ari-
sing from the Stock and the Stuck itself upon con
dIton that the dividends shall be appropriated TO-
wards the extension of the road until II is compile
ted after which time all of the benefits OF the
road shall go first 10 the payment OF expenses,
second 10 the individual Stockholders until they
receive six per cent semi annually; then the resi-
due to the State. If the improvement pays, THIS
will be a first rate arrangement, both for the IN
dividnal Stockholders and the State. If it does
not pay well the State will luse Whilst ndydu-
ais will be protected from loss. the effects OF
which will be to make the stock desirable, and
interest the Stockholders in the road. and re-
move the difficulties in obtaining an increase Of
the stock by private subscription. if il be necessa-
ny to complete the road. 1t does seem to me this
would in a short time complete the road
We will suppose the profits on the road to be
three hundred thousand dollars per annum. This
would be six per cent. Ofthis The States divl-
bends would be one hundred and eighty thousand
In about eleven years this would amount to two
millions expended in completing he road this
would give the State, after paying individual
Stockholders 6 per cent, five millions; then sup
posing the road to be completed and to pay nix
per cent, what an income would he derived
from this single improvement! lfon the contra
ry the road did not pay more than expenses and
six per cen, TO the individual Stockholders. the
State will be pretty well compensated for the
Three millions she has paid by having the i'm
provement-having her resources developed and
her people accommodated.
A great deal might be said on this interesting
subject. throw out these suggestions for the
consideration of those who are better informed
chan am. ..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
I.adica, supper.

The Ladissofthe Methodist Episcopal Church
will prepare fine supper on the evening OF the
4th Of July ofwhichthe public are invited to par
take. TIE proceeds will be applied to behevo-
lent purposes, and we trust they may be hoeras'y
patronizsd on the occasion. Judging from the
past very palatable fare may be expected. Inc
supper viii be served at the Wesleyan Female
Seminary,
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r,. yv,st,ur,on sronument.

The Board Of Managers OF the Washington
National Monument have Published an appeal to
the country in behalf of that enterprise. They
nroDose that collections be taken up on the 4th Of
July. and every citizen contribute something
however little. The Monument has reached the
beiqht of 81 feet, of the sly, according TO its
plan. at cost of $3.50, 900. Unless contributions
are speedily made the work will have to be sus-
pended after this month.
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North British Review.

Contents of the May No. Il. 0fthe Plurality Of
Worlds. 2. British and Continental Characters
tics, 8. The Union with England aud Scottish
Nationality, 4. Christian Evidence and History
s. The Art of Education, g., Buskin' and Archi-
lecture, 7. Prof. Forbes and Mr.. Lloyd in Scandi'
navia, 8. Auguste Comte and Positivism. Rn'
published by Leonard Scott and Co. Of New York
At IS year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
The Rev. 3. NJ. Smith.

This gentleman has lately been elected Pro
fessor of Oriental Literature in Union TheologI-
cal Seminary, vice the Rev. DR.. Sampson, deed
The degree of D. d. was also conferred upon him
at the late commencement of ilampden Sydney
College. The pastoral relation between him and
the Presbyterian congregation at this place has
never been dissolved, nor is it yet known whether
he will accept the apponlmeasn the Seminary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

THE New YORK DEmocRAcY.-'Fh Albany
Argus of Tuesday says: "a lively harmony
exists just now among the favored friends OF the
Administration in this State. There is no prin-
cipe, mo measure. no platform or concert Of action
upon which they are united. There is no man or
set of men to whom they yield common respect
and approval 1t is really beginning TO be doubt
full whether the members Of the homogeneous fac
tons. 10 whom 'the cohesive power OF public plum
der was to have been cement and bond OF I'M
ion. can ever manage to act together again al the
ballot boxes"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
The Extra Session.

The Richmond Enquirer having bitterly de-
nouneod Mr.. Ellysan, "a Wing delegate rom the
city Of Richmond" as the originator of the move
ment for an extra session of the Legislature, sci
on foot by "a Wing to iniure the Democratic
party" Mr. r. T. Harvey, a Democratic delegate
ftom Putnam county has written to Mr.. f, taking
all the blame upon himself Mr.. Harvey says he
was the first to move in the matter, and that he
had the cooperation Of Gen, Layne. "a noble old
nero in the cause of Democracy" We have moi
ssen the Enquirer's response.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

ATLANTIC AND PAcfrIc RAILROAD COMPANY
The New York Herald says that, according 10
the statement of Mr.. Robert }. Walker and his
assistants, the affairs of this company are IN
s,ra;gb ,forward and prosperous condition, every
thing being arranged for breaking ground on the
rn,d near the northeastern corner OF Texas, on
the coming 4th of July. This company IS. acting
under a charter granted by the Legislature OF the
Staie of New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
Re Warned,

We notice in our exchanges frequent mention
ofcasos of hydrophobia. Now tbatthe "d"g days"
are about to commence, we suggest the proprle'y
Of Kidding our streets of the countless dogs win
which they are infested. Let the town authors
ties see that they are muzzled or shot, II 'hey co
not wish to see some mischief done before the
summer is ended.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

From CHrsA.-A despatch from Hong kong
on the 22nd of April states that an attack made
by the Imperialists on the foreign settlement al
Shanghai led to the s'orming and destruction OF
their camp en- the 4lh Of April. by the English
and American forces OF the volunteers two
were killed and several wounded Among the
latter. was Capt Pearson, Of the American ship,
Rose stardisil. All was quiet on the 18th OF
Anil
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

THE NEBRASKA AHD KANSAS APPOINTMENTS
The appointments for the organization of terrific
rial governments in Nebraska and Kansas 1t is I'M
derstocd have been sent into the Senate. The
nominees for the guvernurship is said 10 be ". O
Butler, of Ky, for Nebraska, and Andrew II.
Reeaer, of Pa, for Kansas. The followirg are
also said to be among he appointments Mr.
Furgusun. of Michigan. Chief Justice of Nebras
ka: Messrs Elmore, Of Ala, Mardn, Of Ca, and
Bradley. of La Porte. Ind, Associate Judges
We cannot learn where these last are to be loca-
ted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

We learn from the Hardy Wing that Henry
F. Arnold, aged l6 years, son ofthe Rev. d. w.
Arnold, formerly Of this place. was drowned in
South Branch, near Moorefeld, on Friday the 10th
inst He was bathing in the stream, and was
either seized with cramp or beaten down BY the
force of the current. The body was not recovered
ill Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
raanlth ~ RICHMOND.

twas currently romored in Stanton last week
,b,. cholera was prevailing in Richmond to
considerable extent. The Dispatch says
,,o rnmor is entirely un0unded. and that
Richmond was never healthier at this season OF
,be ya--, thaa 81 the present o'ao'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
Estrayed or stolen,

EKUM my farm. lying q miles west ofWayues-
L borough DARK BROW.N MARE. A.
bout 10 hands high, years old, and heavy with
ioal. lsnppose she has by thistipe colt. ANY
information will be thankfully received and all
charges paid To any one taking her up and secu-
ring her SO that lget her. NJ. IL. McCUE.
June 2S Sd -2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
The Wheat Crop.

The farmers of this county have commenced
cutting their early wheat. jB the upper part OF
the county, near the Rockbrdge line, the crop
we understand is unusually fine, but in the great
er portion of the county it will be much below the
average. The quality of the grain, however, is
said 10 no GOOD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

m you sick, the probability is that the root Of
your suffering is in the stomach, From aweak acb
proceed dyspepsia anguor oppression in the diaphragm
aundicc headache, nausea, bodily weakness dimncss
If sight, heartburn cotveness dysentery and legion
blood and therefore destroys the strength and ygor Of
the system To restore the tone Of the stomach, and
enable il to throw OF aud dismiss forever al these tor
ncntng and dangerous complaints, nothing is necessary
but pcrsevcring Of HoorLASD's German Bitter,
prepared by DR.. C. NJ. Jackson, Philadelphia There
i, no mistake, no faiur their sanatre effect.
Jnne o. I55I.-2w.
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fc- According to the Richmond Bulletin cana
it says lis authority is rellable.) MT. WIN n
Cole, of Caroline county, Va. lately killed IN ms
field huge black snake, and upon cutting lhe
reptile open, found, snugly slowed away IN the
stomach, FIVE young hares. But the most won
derful part Of the story yet remains to be told
One of the IIares, which must have been but re-
Gently swallowed, revived shortly after it was ia
ken from the body of the snake, and ran away In
to the bushes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

FfLLtRusrEp PREpARArIoN-Th Memphis,
Tennessee, Wing announces an amount Of prep
sration for the invasion of Cuba 81 very extensive
as by its vastness to stagger credcnce 1t says;
From our exchanges and other sources we learn
that the available finds at the command of the
friends of Cuban fiperly amount 10 little short OF
el 900, 900, while eight steamers and four sailing
vessels have been placed at their disposal and can be
made ready for sailing at twenty-tour hours mo-
tce. They are also possessors of between eighty
thousand and ninety thousand stand Of arms.
muskets and rifles inclusive They also have, it
we are rightly informed, about ninety field pieces,
including cannons, howirzefs, and murIars. and
are pretty well supplied with ammunition and side
arms.
.|the resources have hpen placed in the hands
of committee who are to hold it until the time
set for the carrying into execution their project.
The entire command Of this expedition will be
vested in gentleman Of known ability and skill
and whose name has already become household
word with the citizens Of the United States. in
consequence of his brilliant achievements and sue
cessful maneuvres while in command ola division
of tho American army during the late war between
the United States and Mexico.
"1he second in command viii, in all PROBABLE
". be "Norhern man with Southern principles, ="
and vino was also commanderpf brigade in the
same war, and who has since Yield the office OF
Governor, and who, if we mistake not, still retains
a prominent civil position.
The number of men that have enrolled their
names and pledged their honor to support this
cause cannot be much less than fifty thousand.
"This expedition will. in all probability, leave
the shores Of the United States about the middle
of next month. and will land in the Vnelto AbaJo
country, aud thence proceed to Havana. There
will be perhaps ten Thousand mea thrown into the
island the first effort, and Immediately followed by
reinforcements until thirty or forty thousand SOL
ders are there and with this force there cannot
be much doubt as to which party will be the sue
cessfnl one"
In the mean time Spain seems fully prepared 10
give warm reception to the invaders other colo
nv. She will soon have in the Island military
force Of about tweDty-six Thousand men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
B4Lr1MoKE CATTLE MARKET.

Week ending Friday June 90 We have 10 note
further considerable decline in Beef Cattle since the date
of our last report prices having fallen off about
per 100 lbs net weight The prices Monday were
from i SO 10 81 W per 100 lbs weight below tho
prices prevailing some three four weeks since Tho
tendency Of prices is evidently downward, and fur
Their decline is looked for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

SToP TIE MURpERERt-A most enid blnode6
murder was Committed near Graham's Furnace
in this county, on Sunday night last. The cir
cumsiances as related tous are as follows Two
men in the employ Of Mr.. Graham. named Corne
Illus Worell and Henry Tutor. under the influence
Of liquor, became engaged in quarrel which re-
suited in a fight in which Worrell was good
deal bruised. This happened early in the day on
Sunday. Worrel went home and sometime after
night he went To the house of a MIR. Miller and
asked him 10 lend him his gun, saying that he
wishes 10 shoot an oppnssum. The gun was
given 10 him and with it he reinrneG TO his house,
told his wife to put him up sope provisions. that
he was going to shoot Tutor and then absrond.--
Having iuaded the gun. he proceeded 10 Tutr's
cabin and knocked at the door Tutor opened the
dor and as he did so Wurrell fred upon him.
They were so near that the whole load. with the
wadding. penetrated the left side of Tutor, MA
king hole large enough to run mans hand into.
Worrell then made his escape. and Tutor inger
ed till about 10 O'Clock Monday nigh, when he
expired. The citizens Of The county have ofei ed
reward Of 500 tor The apprehension OF The
murderer. for description OF whose person We
refer to The advertisement in another column
Wutheuiue TELEGRAPH.
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UNION HA IL.
Grand Vocal and Instrumental
G 0 n C E r L /! i
TIME RICHMOND CORNET BAyI

l. will givea GRAND CONCERTat Union
Hall. Staunton, on Friday, June 30th, 1854, COM
mepcing at O'Clock.
p IL . q R A NJ Nj L.
STRING BAND.---PART I.
l. Overture from the opera Of Norma, by BELLiSI.
2 Soio-for the Trumpet, executed by j. BIER.
3. Leinates Kloenge-Waltz, by T. LABIrzKY.
BRASS BAMD.---PART III.
l. Cdcafina from Somnambula, by BELLrSI
g. Japan Expedition Polka, by Z. LoEDM.s
3. Quickstep-Liy Dale & KY Homo, by GRAFuLLA.
STRING BAND.---PART III.
l. CaratinG-from Somnambula, by BEILIsr
g Solo-for Bassoon, by b. KRAuss,
g. Song-Quartette Moon on the Ia]ae : =
Is beanslng, B. KRAusss.
g. 2ulchsttpIAaly DaIiihg, GREENHAM.
Eg- admission 50 cents. Children half price.
Staunton, June %, 1854.
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~, NErnA1cI, -rni. nrm;,..y. H., A.,

G1- NEURALGIA.-Tbi formidable disease, which
seems to battle the skill of physicians yields like magic
TO Carter's Spanish Mixture.
Mr.. F. Boydcn, formerly Of the Aston House, New
York and late proprietor Of the Exchange Hotel, Rich
mond Va, is Of the hundreds who have been cured
of severe Neuralgia By Carriers Spanish Mixture.
Since his cure, he has recommended il 10 nunbers Of
others who suffering with nearly every form Of
disease with the wonderful success
He says is the extraordinary medicine me has
ever seen used, and the best blood purifier known,
~ See advertisement in another column,
Nav 81, ls5f.-lm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

GEN. QUIrMkH.-A Washington correspon
dent OF the Philadelphia Ledger, reiteraies posi-
lively the statement that Gen. Qnltman is the
leader of the proposed expedition against Cuba
and says he ''knew, as far back as last SKINNER
that Gen. Quitman was in New York, drumming
up recruits for the enterprise"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

o5- Tie body Of Josiah Holbrook, OF Wasnins'
ton city, the distinguished writer on geology was
found in Black Water Creek, near Lynchnurg' OIL
the 18th inst 1t is supposed that he fell from
cliff while looking for geologcal specimens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

&C. President Pierce, in company with oen'
'Cass and Mr.. Dobbin, Secretary of the navy Is
at Old Point Comfort, where he expects to speno
several weeks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

90 There were forty boarders at the Rock
bridge Alum Springs on Saturday last. The re-
port that the prOprie,ors have raised the price OF
Ia. - &c incoSroc-
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1t will De seen by an advertisement in another
column that tho Richmond Cornet Band, will give
a concert at Union Hall on Friday night next
1t is said that they discourse very sweet music.
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NJ O II G z

IN and after the first day OF July, nv prices
~ fer Dinner and horse feed will be t,r c,.h
so cents-credit, 62s cents.
j. N. WOODWARD, Proprietor
os -, Woodward Hous,.
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fss- The Washington Star says the fFesiden,
has determined not to fill the mission 10 oeh'Ia
America. So Mr.. Scion Borland is disposed Oh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

to- The National Inteligsnca, in some TO-
marks on the Address to the people of the United
States by tho Congressional opponents OF the Ne
braska bill takes ground against the repeal of that
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Railroad Convention.

At meeting oi citizens OF Augusta County
held at the Court House On Monday the 18th o
June 1854,
Col. John B. Baldwin was called to the chat
ami Bolivar Christian appointed Secretary
On motion Of John D. ImbOden, Esq, the fol
lowing resolution was adopted.
This meeting approving OF the general objects
OF the convention to be had at The White SuIphe
Springs on the oath day of August next; Resolved
that the chairman of this meeting appoint 6ii!
delegates to represent the people of Augusta il
that conventions Delegates next week.
The proceedings were ordered to be published
and The meeting adjourned sine die.
JOHN q. BALDWIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

nc Tho merchants Of Alexandra, w., nave
entered into an agreement by which indian Corn
will be sold by weight in that place altef me lra:
day of Jolly, The t-shel Will &c es'lma'eo al %
rounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

l5- The ''Know Nothing" ticket was elected
at the municipal election in Norfolk, on Saturday
last
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Religious Notice.

G1- Rev. VIM. d own, OF Augusta Church, viii
preach ia the Presbyterian Church Of This place, sun
day evening next, (Juy 2d,) at o'clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

ENeLAYp's WAR VrEws.-A letter from Lon
don states that the Government ofGreat Britain.
though reluctant to begin the war, and not serl-
ously decided upon carrying il on with the neces-
sary energy long as there is any possibility OF
Austria's taking part against Russia, has taken
every step necessary to ,e prepared for the con-
test. Nothing, however, has.been left uudone To
aci inistanianeously. and with the utmost vigor,
upon he failure of exertions in that direction
1t is also stated that Ktssuh has the direct assn
rance Of the Sultan, land indirect notifications oil
the British Cabinet. that his presence in Constan,
tinople, and especially On the frontiers of Tran
sylvania will ne desired at the shortest possible
notice. upon any fresh attempt on the part of Aus
tria to evade her promise to regard the march OF
the Russians toward the Balkan as castas beHl
for herself He is, Of course. at the disposition OF
the lilies Cor such ends although lie will not bind
himself to inactivity should the contingency oihIs
being called upon not present iselfto England.
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Enr The Sneckaior.


For tho information of the School Commission
srs and teachers of the Coppiy, publish :he
following letter received by me last week. 1t
will be seen that the capitaton tax will not come
into my hands before the 9Th of August, and its
amount is unknown, but suppose Commission
ers would be safe in expecting it to be somewhere
between SO and 80 per cent Of their regular quota
As SOON as it is asceY,aiped will publish It,
~ J.D. IMBODEN.
SECOND AUDIroR's OFFICE.
June 18th, 1854.
SIR.-You can draw foy the Capitation Tax OF
1883, due YOUR County. on or after the 7th Of
August next. The amount cannot be ascertain
ed until about that time, or it would be cunmu-
nica,ed Very respectfully. SC.
WIN. l.. JACKSON,
To J. D. Imboden. Supt. Second 'aua"oF
Of Schools for augusta county,
eo- Wind. and Mess. please copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

oS- The Legislature of New Hampshire a'1
.-;lI anabl. 70 elect United States Senators
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BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN, Secretary.

FROM CALIFoRSA.-The steamer North sial
arrived at New York on the 23d, with dates from
san Francisco TO The 30th ult.
The trial Of Dillon, the French Consul. for VIC
lation OF the neutrality laws, ended in the disa-
greement of the jury. whereupnn noRe pros. was
entered by the District Attorney.
The proceedings against the Mexican Consn
had alsu been discontinued.
The Grand Jury had found true bills against
Walker. Snow. and other officers Of lie late Re-
public Of Sonora.
George =. Hunt was killed in duel with Mi
ma Hubert. late member Of the Assembly. a
few DAYS after Thumas l.. Benson was killed in a
duel with man named Menzio.
1t was reported at San Francisco that Russian
frigate was seen cruising of the heads.
A destructive fire had occurred st Marysvile
consuming the theatre. po,t office. New Orleans
Hotel. and the Presbyterian Church. Loss over
s2O0,U00. -,
The accounts from the mining regions are still
most fatieIing.
Acapulco was still biockaded by Santa Anna:
naval vessels. The city was still inpossesscn
General Alvarez.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

Ds- In the State of Maine the Democrats have
already three candidates in the field for Governor.
The "WIld Cat" and the "Merril" factionshave
made their nominations, and on the 2lst the ''Old
Hnnkers" nominated \. K. Paris. The Wings
il IS confidently expected will carry the day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

Or The distinguished Irish patriot. John Mitch
81. has consented TO deliver an address before the
literary societies Of the University OF Virginia on
the 18th instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

gy- The wheat crop in Roanoke and Botetou''
is said 10 he unusually ABUNDANT,