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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12
The New HAMPSHIRE Legislature.

The House of Representatives of the New
Hampshire Leg islative passed resolutions. on the
9Th, declaring against the Introduction of slavery
into free territories, deprecating the repeal of the
Missouri Compromise, Disappearing the course Of
the United States Senators from New Hampshire
in voting for the Nebraska bill &C. SC. On the 9Th
a resolution was adopted by large vote directing
that the resolutions be sent president Pierce the
members Of Congress from New Hampshire, and
the Governors OF Nebraska and Kansas. The
Legislature has indefinitely postponed the election
OF United States Senators.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12
Dreadful Railroad Accident.

On the 4th Of July dreadful accident occurred
on the Susquehanna Railroad, which resulted II
the death of twenty eight persons, and more vii
probably be added to the number. Between
and 5 O'Clock the regular rain from Baltimore 10
York, came into collision with two passehge
trains returning from an EXCURSION 10 hiue'
Grove. The account saws:
About three quarters OF mile from the heias
and about mile from Riders. terrible CRASH
accompanied by rush OF steam. brL ughl all WI
were unnjured 10 their feet, and on es "aPi"s i'o
the wrecked cars most heart-rending scene pre-
scented itself, that 1t is impossible to dest Tue Il
all its horrors.
The centre of the foremost car was filled wiz
the dead, dying and wounded, all wedged tosel'
er in one mass with the fragments OF the car ant
the seats, SO compactly that it required mai
hours time and the use of axes to rescue the
wounded. number of females and chlidren
were taken out IRON among the dead, scarcely III
jured, whilst through the floor the car could ot
seen the protruding limbs Of some who had beer
instantly struck dead
On all the platforms of the wrecked cars tht
destruction OF life and limb was immense, and the
cars being SO closely wedged together 1t was Ut
terlY impossible tor more than an hoar 10 relieve
any OF them, although the screams Ut The sufferers
| caused the most superhumaR exerilons Tor theii
succor.
The shrieks of the women and children over
the bodies Of their husbands and fathers, and oveI
| the wounded, were enough 10 appal The stoules'
! heart. Several OF those who were crushed on the
! platforms had their wives with them. whose ap
| peals for their rescue were incessant. The wife
of Martin Boyd was compelled TO stand and SEE
her husband die from beat and exhaustion and his
body subsequently lie for an hour on the rear Of
the firebox Of the locomotive.
Another wife was waling over the mutilated
body of her husband, and censuring herself for
having persuaded him. against his better judg-
ment. To join the excursion.
| Not less than n thousand Of those that scaped
injury walked home BY the Falls Road. many
carrying their children IN their arms through heat
and dust for nine miles.
The dead bodies were brought in ITO BaIti-
more about O'Clock that night. and when spread
out on the platform al the depot presented spec
tace of the most horrible character
The coroner's jury. after full investigation Of
the circumstances, rendered the following verdict
"The jury find that these deceased persons came
to their death rqm the carelessness Of the conduc-
tor TO the accommodation train, Mr. VIM. Scott
in not strictly observing the time in the schedule,
and we censure the officers of the company in moi
being more specific in their instructions to the
conductors"
After the rendition of the verdict the coroner
took Mr.. Scott into custody, and afterwards re
leased him upon his parole until the following
morning.
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cholera at soottsyiIIe.

A friend at Scottsville, Abemare county
writes to us under date Of Saturday last. that five
citizens of that place have died within the las
two weeks-three from cholera, and Two from di.
arrhGa. The victims of cholera were persons o.
Incorporate habits. and one of them died in Rich.
mopd. No new case ofeither diseosehas occ rred
and no apprehension Of sickness is felt. The
place is now as healthy as usual at this season o.
the YEAR
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British RcyieWs,

Blackwood's Magazine for June has been re-
ceived. A new volume of the North British Re.
view commenced with the May number; with
each of the other Reviews and Blackwood, the
July number is the beginning Of a volume The
present time, therefore, is very favorable for sub
scribing. The pricetor one Review is s3a year
for two, S.; for three, 81 for the four, IS; Black
wood, So; BlackwOpd, and the four Reviews, $40
The postage on each Review is ii cents year
end on Backwood "a cents.
Repubiished in New York by Leonard Scott
Co., 10 Fulton Street.
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By Request.
Presbyterial High School MT Brownsburs,
Rockbridgc Co., VA. Rev. j. Greer, A. NJ,
PRINCIPAL.

Presbyterial High School mt Brownsburg,
Rockbridgc Co., VA. Rev. j. Greer, A. NJ,
Principal.
Report Of the Examining Committee appointed
by The Prcsbytery Of Lexington.
We attended the examination ofthe High School
at Brcwnsburg, and feel ii simply due 10 the en-
ergetc. talented and successful Principal. 10 ties
tily to the strict accuracy and thoroughnrss of the
mental drilling TO which The pupils are subjected.
The Latin. Greek and Algebra recitatuns were
especially gratifying the passages read and crit
ically scruiinzed under the rules. were selected
ad apertmam libri. by some of the Commute. who
frequently crnss-examined The pupils, so as to be
sure they knew the grounds Of every question.
Our attention was directed to the moral tone of
the school and felt the nerve of its discipline.
We feel an entire freedom after much inquiry. in
giving strong recommendation to the school in
both regards. The grand secret of good discipline
Ia man that is an heretic'-an idle ounger-
an immoral hoy, latter the first and second admo-
milton reiect"-is To be hereafter rIgidly carried
out. Our advice was to the Principal and friends,
Keep no bad boys-atler due Ammunition by the
tongue and the rod-srnd them home-send them
home You have no mora or legal right to en-
danger the welfare of the school and the souls Of
the precious you entrusted to your care by keep
inc bad boys here. Therefore we feel strongly
confident in recommending this school to all pa
rents. sound and safe place fdepost, for their
most precious and Invaluable treasures.
The Committee have heard that considerable
dissatisfaction has gotten abroad on account Of the
Presbytery's having raised the tuition from thirty
TO forty dollars. We cannot believe that there is
much reality in this. For ten dollars it is hardly
conceivable that an intelligent parent would with
hold his sln from good thorough instruction and
safe guardianship; and especially when it is noto-
rous to all the world, that farmer can much ca
sier pay forty dollars no,c. than he could pay lhir
ty three years ago. Five barrels Of -four will pay
forty now: three years ago it took six and half
barrels to pay thirty.
Nothing is wanting to place this school on a
point OF eminent utility. but a little sectarianism
among the Presbyterian population around it,
Under spirit If spurious and sinful indifference,
vulgarly caIledlibcrality. Presbyicrans have been
known to palronze the schoos ofoiher secls OF the
most bigoed character. even those Of Rome, '.thc
mother Of harlos' SIN preference TO their own ::
and alas they have reaped as They have sown.
Let them take warning. and send their boys 10
THEN own ProShyterial High School al Browns
burg GEO. JUNKIN,
JAS. B. RAMSEY.
w. W.TRIMBLE, r'ofn'n'''ee'
JAMES PAINE,
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All Healing Spring..

We learn that comfortable accommodations are
now provided for one huadred guests at this new
watering place, in Bath COUNTY. The virtues Of
the water in curing sores, erupiOns sc. are said
to ba most marvellous. The propreors are
gcntlomenly, onterprisng men, aud we feel. sure
that visitors will receive every attention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12
Thirty. third Congress, lst. Session.

WEDNESDAY, July 5.-Ssnate.-A bill to es-
tablish a line Of steam mail ships between San
Francisco. in California, and Shanghai, in China
touching at the Sandwich Islands and Japan, was
read third time and passed as also the bill fol
the more etleclual suppression Of the slave trade
in American built vessels. Mr.. Brodhead spoke
in support of The Presidents veto Of the insane
land bilI.
House.-A communication was received from
Hon. Gilbert Dean, Of New York, resgnng his
seat as member
Mr.. Bennett spoke in favor of his land distribu-
ton bill, and moved that it be postponed ill the
third Tuesday in December next.
The general appropriation bill was then taken
up in committee.
THURSDAY Senate.-Thc INDECENT land bill
was further discussed, and then lCst-yess Il z,
n,ys 26.
House Various amendments TO the general APP
preparation bill were adopted and the bill was
then rejecied-yeas IS, nays 81.
RIDAy.-Senate.-A variety Of business was
transacted, after which the Senate adjourned TIL
Monday.
House.-The general appropriation bill was re-
con, idered and passed in the exact form IN which
it was rejected The day preceding.
Iiome.-In Committee on the pr-
vaie calendar the bill Ia extend the patent to Sam
uel Colt for improvement in fire arms was taken
up. Mr. Ciingman stated that ne had reason TO
believe that very large sums Of money had been
offered to induce gentlemen 10 vote tor the bill or
absent themselves from tho House. After same
debate. Committee was appointed, on motion OF
Mr.. Le;cher, TO investigate the matter.
n5-.Some six hundred abulitionisls held meet
ing at birmingham, Mass, on the fourth
Garrison, Phillips. and others delivered speeches.
Garrison concluded his performance BY burning
the Constitution u the United STATES and me + u
gitive Slave Law, amid applause and cries OF
shame.
NJ The official report Of The Cincinnati Board
Of Health for he week ending July Sd, records
. A - IL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12
ns- The Michinan Indcpendent State Cnnyen

o. The Michigan Independent State Conven
ton assembled at Jackson oh the 9th, and nonna-
Ted Kingsley S. Bingham, free soil Democrat, for
Governor, and a Coalition ticket. Resolutions to
repeal the Nebraska and Fugitive Slave Laws,
and 10 abolish slavery in the District OF Columbia
were adopted unanimously. The conservative
Wings boted and there will probably be straight
Wing ticket nominated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12

Or The whole number of deaths in New York
city during the week ending on Saturday was 76l
about one half of them being under 10 years OF
age There was 95 deaths from Asiatic cholera,
being an increase as compared with the proceed
ing week Of this disease of 70.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12
The sIystery Solved.

Newspaper readers have been completely mys.
titled by an advertisement which has appeared in
number of papers lately, consisting simply q
the word "Now. a-days" in large Capital letters
Many persons who know nothing about it, cuni
IDENTIFY pronounced il "Know Nothing" adver.
tssment, and we ourselves were disposed to in.
terpret it thus. /: will be seen from the follow.
ing notice, however, which the Petersburg Er
press has clipped from an Exchange, that the
mysterious .Now, a-days" was only designed tc
attract attention to another newspaper humbug
conceived, as usual, in the city of New York:
ySvEiE FAST ASLEEP; OR, NOVA.
Il DAKS.-Will DO shortly published, unde
the above tites remarkably stupid paper. Itwil
be the aim OF the prOprietors and editors to make
said paper as dull and dismal as possible. SIEVE,
raj OF the most prominent literary iackasses in ed
itorial harness have been engaged to add dullnes,
10 its columns, and no man who has short ear:
will be allowed 10 enter the Office. Full particu
lars soon.
BARNHAM & CEMETERY, Publishers.
n. B.-No subscription taken at the American
Museum or Crystal Palace.
This is the very latest humsug, and its enter
prising projectors will doubtless roapa rich har
vest of dimes. We trust that no bUdy is to b,
found "Now-a days" in this section Of country
so .'fast asleep" as to be mulcted to the tune o
two dollars subscription.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12

CO. The venerable Thomas Richie expired at
l2 o'clock on the 3rd inst, at Washington city,
at the age of near four score years. be was, wa
believe, The Oldest editor in the United States. and
continued 10 possess all. the vigor of youthful
thought and dictioa 10 the last eGOrts Of his pen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12

Ng- The Washington Union has re-oPened the
Cuban question. In an article on Saturday it a.
gain ntimstes that the Administration are carry
ing on negotiations for the purchase of the Island,
and that if those are unsuccessful war must bere-
sorJed TO-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12
Good Scum.

Bixby, of the Eating House, has always some
little delicacy On hand to telopt the appetite. A
few days ago, he called us in to try a bowl of
Mock Turtle Sup, which we found tip top. He
will have more shortly, and persons who are fond
of good soup, should by all means give him call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12
American Hotel.

This now AID elegant Hotel was opened for the
,a.srtion Of vii tors on the let of July. We took
oaf h ot juy d.nAer at the American" BY in
x,;,o,ian 81 the Prof. etorss and found upon the
,.s;. sil he icxuries Of II 9 ss1s9D,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12
In Demand.

Female servants are in great demand just now
We want one, aud we know of a number Of per-
sons Who am. SOM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12

SETTLEMENT OF KAssAs.-A letter in the ST.
Louis Republican, dated Whitehead, Kansas
territory, Juno 9Th, says thousands Of emigrans
from Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee. and Missouri
have already arrived in that territory, and thou
sand are still pouring in, the lands for from ten To
twenty miles back, having been, with but few
exceptions, claimed by squalters. The writer
gives the proceedings ola meeting Of these SET
tiers. at which SIuatler Association was formed
10 make provision for deciding upon disputed
claims, SC. Resolutions were adopted. precisely
similar to those passed at The squatter meeting
held al Salt Greek trading house. Among them
ware resolutions TO attyTd no protection 10 aboli-
tioniss as citizens OF the territory recognizing the
institution OF slavery as already existing in the
territory. and recon nending shareholders 10 in
troduce their property" as early as possible. a
Vigilance Committee was appointed, and also FIVE
delegates 10 the General Territorial Convention,
TO be held at Salt Creek. the 4th day of July
OF what chatacler this Convention is expected Il
be, no mention is made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12
The Foreign News.

The news by the steamer America is highly
favorable to the Turks, but we begin to receive
these reports with some degrees Of allowance. 1t
is almost incredible that a poorly disciplined and
equipped set of men, however personally brave
as the Turks are admitted to be, should achieve a
succession of signal victories over such troops as
the Emperor Nicholas has in the field Nearly
every steamer reports Turkish victory by
which the Russians are said to be utterly annihi-
lated but soon we hear that they have not lost a
foot of territory and are still advancing. The
truth Of the matter is that all these favorable nc
counts come through English or French sources,
and are entirely unreliable. The statement OF
Col. Bowles, an impar!ia! eye witness, published
in this paper, probably gives the correct state Of
affairs. Regarding Turkey as an effete desPo-
tism, from which Civilization If Mr.. John Mitch
ell has not eifectualy vetoed the world has now
nothing to fear, we have desired to see the power
OF Russia, a vigorous and encroaching tyranny re-
duced but the progress. of events has led us to
fear that the Gar is destined TO triumph. AS
soon as England and France are satisfied upon
this point, they will patch up peace, and take
their troops home, leaving Turkey to her fate.
The news by the Baltic. received after the &
bove was put in type, confirms the report that the
Russians had raised the siege of Slistria. The
retirement of the Russians from the Prncipalities
is also announced but this piece Of news is receiv-
ed with suspicion in England. The opinion is
expressed that the Gar only designs to conciae
Austria and Prussia, with view to obtain their
alliance, and then carry on the war against the
Western Powers more vigorously than ever.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12
Hot weather,

The weather for week past has been most in
tensely hot. On Wednesday the 5st inst. the Their
mometer stood at 90. The universal exclamation
is,
"Oh for lodge in some vast wilderness,
Some boundless contguity Of shaded
Heavy rains, of which we have had several, dc
not cool the atmosphere as usual.
1t is absolutely too hot to think-much less 10
write consequently we stop for the present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-12

o. The p puation Of Washington City is nov
Estimated a, $4,000.
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CO. The official report of The Cincinnati Board
OF Health for he week ending July Sd, records
f6vyty fir deo h, from AsiatIc cholera
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-12-08

rHEY h,a i,tat gfH. i
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-16
NOTICE.
TO OUR FRIENDS, CUSTOMERS. AND THE PUB.


- -. NOTICE. -
10 OUR FRIENDS, CUSTOMERS. AND THE PUB.
Lie GENERALLY.
conformity with long standing OF telling
that period will round In 1885, from h
Gay 10 put down stock 20 such
reduction before the day Of public
nam on hand viii b. disposed VI at pnbc auction without
or reserve. '
We have addsd and have the large uppy
OF Ihe newest styles OF this Falls Goods
We have placed st1ali prelt:
Cloths, Catsmsrrs, bitnrtts, and Failed Cloths
ITeedl, Kentucky and nnebeek JeA and Rer,eys
IIannsh Linseys, Plains and L.bie-TE Kerseys
french, German and English NeTinos, all priess
hohPisid ana Printed Cashuerss ard NousssIInes
super Pren-h Plain houtBellnes, all .hadta Of color
GAIA Plaid, Plaid Perslans, ChAIeyI and De Btye
Super Pain and Figured French Pannsl., for sGoques
BIZ Bornhsfnes, Canton Cloths and AEpAcas, prices
Plaid spun Silks, aud Silk Wool Plalds LANES
Rich Paid and Brceahs GIaee and Pouit ia Hole
Bro ads aud Plaid Black silk extra quality
BIZ Gro de Rhnes, Tanetas, and Satin sWautIne
Sa.ln, Mo,ssl,nes and rorsneeS all eoors and qualities
Neck, Bonnet, Cap, LuteBtTirg and Satin Riband,
hs Uoored and Black and White aid Checked Cling
French English and American Caleos, (cheAp)
Table panl'k, Table Cloths, Napkins and DoyiIes
BE apers, BuekEbAck, DoTias ToTels
Emofoidered Curtains and DTapery Musllns
Dotted, Ernoro derrd and Plain sslss Susn drsssey
ch Lace and huiln french Work Ell Collar
Muslin and Cambria Sleeves, Habits and Flounengs
Mu,in Oabrlo Thread and Isle EJgnEs Inserting,
Ladies' and Misses Kid, Sink and Isle gIoye,
uents and Boys Buck, Beaver, Tibet and Blk do
sdH and Dents sk Mfrno and Shaker and n aver
Dents Ladies' and ChdrenJ Wool Cotton and SIN Ho,stv
whitney, haetanAS, Twied aud DuGnI Blankets
- rs - %, tI and 1874 Coffin shIriipgs and
Plaid Domestic, Apron ohssLI, oEnsbursI DC, &C.
VALENTINE ORENSHAW co,
No. 70 Brosd street, corner 9TH,
H1uRTs
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a@ RsR RsN NJ -

EENrRAI RAILROAD-OP6N To STA uNTDM-
~ SbeaPcst, Comfortable and kxpsditious trrspsr.
EVER made for Travelling e'hs Several sprInx
The Company provided With large additional .uppy Of
neu Engines and Passengers Cars have but
line r.asinc hronph SSren tiEses q trest. 80
The the top OF the
where a. various points In the scenery The
view OF surprising Eradieur and beauty. - Nv
ComneneinR With the 2Oth July Expre,s Ma.
VIII be daily between Richmond Leave Rich
mcnd GU A. NJ, and arrive at stAnnton aso NJ
thu hne passengers leave Petersburg Richmond In
ne morning. and arrive At the White Sulphur spns merit dsy
NJ ESQ p. NJ. 800 .-' N-'
Leave stAunton at M and arrive In Richmond 70 p NJ
from the eptinr viii
the Petersburg train going South. IT. = ~ =
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S|IOTP0N IONps ron n IE-s, o ooo y,,s,n,. =, =.

GSoUPON BONDS FOR sALE-So 900 Virginia and Ten
~ n<ssee RdQrodd Aort0uoei sis Coupon Bond.
lessf 5nd nfnetdi payable IN Ssr York and
mo Sf OF he Company, at ne pleasure de
~ siT doy y Dseembsr sa9These Bonds
loan OF one million hve hundred thousand dollars
e Legislature At s last session, million taken
ns r9sd and property Company the
Will he expended the road,
This Road will TO
distanee OF 2oo neswhere other similar
extending TO Memphis the Mississippi river
ms when the South Side and Petersburg
noIfo petersSurs aud Richmond Memphis
mat portion Of State remarkable fertility and Agr
cultural and mineral
Increasing business which slrsady The
aoad arc sangune that will certainly cent not
Sots The whole work under contract Win completed
ths of January ls OF the mortgage can be
be had apple alton 10 O. w PIiRoRiL = 10 can
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BY order, N 10 wuIfCoMp
Richmond. June e. 1854. sunt rr.n,nort ,,r,

Rehmond June e. 1854 supt Tran,portsticn.
VIRGINIA AND TENN f:ssR:E II AIbROND-
" IHRorGH By "a YLTGHT.-Passensrrs Tor the sweet
aud white sulphur Springs informed daily
INES OF sare Sand1y excepted owned Sesrenf ropris.
'os hod rnnnnv deenf routes T;Tysia
1850 hdd to the Sweet and white sulphur Springs, erety
sehV otaen me "en fno'es ddrdnigs produced by
sacks, the other eaiem ~"
Passengers leaving 6N O'CLOCK NJ via The N. y,
ma .ne sontn,de Railroads, and stages I eJ reach
LynehoaE At ~ NJ aud n yirsnls aud Ten.
nessee Railroad ran Salem the So
O'clock I'm Leave next morning by stage and arrive al
inc sweet springs hy O'clock p NJ and sulphur by
Or they can remain At Lynehbu's TN next morniny,
At he Sweet Springs BY o'clock that eveuine. =
and Railroad 10
distant IS miles fran the Rel Sulphur Springs
triweeky line Of Stages DAYS there win be
daily line The morning train nom rewber
atl9S o'clock p. NJ T. II. GILL
jyls General supt. Va. and Tenn n r.