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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

SaUArrER SovERElGNTY.-It has been already
stated that associations have been formed in Kan
sas Territory TO regulate the location and settle
ment Of lands. The Lawrence Association Of
Kansas Territory" have formed government with
view to 1.-The settlement Of Kansas by The free
people of the North"
In regard to the character of the immigration
which has already reached Kansas, the Kansas
Weekly Herald Of the goth ult, says: "A major
ity Of our population up to this time are from Nils
souri,, though their preponderance is fast diminish
inv BY the arrival Of people from other States
Psonsy Iyauians are probably next in numbers
The immigration from Massachusetts. New York,
Illinois and Iowa, is very great. Indiana and o.
hio are also represented. The population from
Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and other South
ern States is very limited. A few from Arkansas
are settled in the south eastern part OF the Terri
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
Democratic convention.

The Richmond Enquirer of the 18th instant,
saws that the Democratic Central Committee,
will undoubtedly recommend that the Convention
be held in Stanton, on the 3Oth of November,
however distasteful the decision may be to few
interested individuals Since it is thus definitely
decided that the Sanhedrim is to meet here, we
io;n in the Eng,Grer's invocation to the Democra
cy in every county to appoint delegates. The
LARGER the crowd, the more interesting will be the
"Kilkenny fight" which is anticipated BY the
by. we hope the Augusta delegation will stand
M To Dr. Harris, who We notice has received a
second nomination for the Lieutsnant Governor
ship.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

THE SANDWICH IsLANDs.-The following is
the latest newspaper account. received by way OF
California, of the progress of negotiations for the
annexation of the Sandwich Islands to the United
States:
..Fro,n the Sandwich Islands we have received
full confirmation of the facts, some time since
published concerning the Annexation Treaty
Overtures were originally made 10 the United
States Government to accept the cession of the is
lands. This was thrown out as feeler. 1t was
received favorably, and special messenger from
Washington left San Francisco s0me months agt
on the Flying Dart 20 bear the response TO Mr
Gregg, our Commissioner. 1t was submitted tc
the Council, in which body it was approved by
all the members except Prince Alexander, the he'll
apparent, and Pai, high chief. The majority
however, decided in favor Of annexation, and the
treaty to that effect was brought over to Sar
Francisco in the Restless in time 20 be dispatched
to Washington on the steamer of August | :"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
DIR. Carter johnson.

Serious apprehensions are entertained that DR..
Carter p johnson. well known in this communi-
ty as the son of the late Chapman johnson, and
Professor IN the Richmond Medical College, was
passenger in the Inflated Arctic. The Rich
mond papers state that he had written letters to
friends in that city, stating that he would sail
about the date Of the Arctic's departure and the
name of c. B. johnson is published among the
list Of passengers. In another list ii is printed p.
johnson. Weare informed by Mr. VIM. johnson,
brother of DR.. johnson, that he has seen it sta
ted in the papers that MIR. johnson, of the firm
of Coe s. Johnson, New York, was certainly
on the Arctic, which strengthens our hope that
DR.. Johnson was not on board, as there was only
one johnson named. We sincerely trust the
painful apprehensions felt by Dr. J's friends may
not be realized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

Ma. SouLr IN TROUBLE AoArS.-According
to Mr.. Galliardct, the Pari, correspondent Of the
Courier des Flats Uns, Mr.. Soule has become
involved in fresh trouble. On his arrival at Ly-
ons, en- route for Paris, the Police considered him
so suspicious character, that they wished to put
him under surveillance. enquired where he was
going TO lodge, and on Mr.. Soule's refusing to an
swef, dogged his steps. Of course such an affair
could not be suffered to pass without producing
one of those meIo- dramatic effects which are pc
cuIiary included in Mr.. Soule's plenipolential
powers. Losing their patience, We are told the
two Americans walked directly up to their in
veterate watchnan. and Mi Soue eyed Linn with
look of such contempt that the man dropped his
eyes, and then, almost on his knees, demanded
pardon for having but fulfilled his duty. He then
complained Of his misery, and showed a peDi-
tence apparently 50 sincere that the two travel
le.s took him for guide, and extended to him a
Christian pardon"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

e. J. S. Orr, or @sthe Angel GABRIEL" was
yesterday released from Jail, after two weeks
confinement. II will be recol!ec;ed that he was
imprisoned as dsturber of the peace. Some
kind friends became his bail. Mr.. Daniel Smith,
the jailor. restored to him his bugle and ensign
Before leaving the premises, Orr asked, asa favor
that he might sound his horn, as if to announce
that he once breathed the outside air OF free.
dom. Ths request was eomplied-with, when he
blew loud and prolonged, and stirring notes, at
tracing to the iron grated windows the various
inmates Of the institution. both white and black,
male and female, who complimentsd him by three
hearty cheers. The recipient of this equivoca
honor bowed in acknow! "lginent of il; and, pick
ing up his traps" has, ned 10 the three O'clock
train of cars, on his way to Ballimore.-Wash.
Sentinel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

CONVICTION OF GRAHAM.--Dr. Graham, Of
New Orleans, who killed Col. Loring, in New
York, several months ago, has been tried and con-
victed of manslaughter, in the second degree
The penalty is confinement in the State prison
for no, less than four nor more than seven years.
Time was allowed the counsel for the prisoner to
draw up bill of exceptions. During the progress
of the trial it was sscertaned that one of the ju
rors was cousin of Mrs. Graham, which created
good deal of excitement. The man was finally
withdrawn by request of the prisoner, and the
trial proceeded with eleven jurymen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
Market House Vote.

The question, ''Shall Market-house be erect
ed % was submitted to the voters of Staunton, at
the polls, on Saturday, and the result was ayes
"a, NAYS ll9. 1t is understood that many Of
those who voted in the negative would not object
to the erection of Market-house on an economl-
cal plan. The vote indicates very plainly, how
ever, that large majority OF the voters are op-
posed to such Market-house as it was understood
the Council proposed to erect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
L,rpe FROM Eveopr.-The steamship Euro

LATER FROM EURoPE.-The steamship Euro
pa arrived al Halifax on the | lth, brings Liver
pool dates to the 30tI ult. The news does nal
present any points Of special Importance. The
allies we're advancing on Sebastopul, almost with
out hindrance, the Russians falling back before
them. A battle was reported to have taken place
on the l0th between the allies and the Russians
in which the latter retired with heavy loss. II is
thought, however, to have been a mere skirmish
ard not an engagement between the main armies.
The Iartars in the Crmea are stated to be favor
able to the allies, ard large numbers Of them had
volunteered. An intense anxiety existed in Eng
land 10 Learn the result Of the expedition.
From the Baltic we learn that an attack upon
Reyel has been ordered but the statement needs
confirmation. Some minor operations Of the allies
are announced upon the Danube and in the White
Sea.
The domestic news from England and France
is not important. Spain remains quiet. Mr.. Soul(
was at Paris.
The commercial news is favorable. Flour HAD
advanced Is. Sd, wheat 3d., corn I'd. to Sd. The
cotton market exhibited an improved tone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

~ The Due De Grammot. a young French
nobleman of distinguished family, was among the
passengers LOST in the steamer Arctic. lie was
French Embassy at Washington, and is descrIo, "a
as an intelligent person OF exceedingly amiaDit
manners. He was appointed more than six months
ago to the post he was On his way to MI, but MS
departure had been repeatedly put off by family
circumstances and other obstacles. New pa
per says, that he was buttwenty-one years OF age
and the last of his race. He was llnea descen-
dant of Count Phiibert de Grammot, famous
wit of the Court of Louis the XIV, who when
Vanished from France, went to England, and be-
came equally famous at the dissclute Court Of
Charles the Second.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

o. Can the Spectator tell us where it derived
its information, for we believe we are safe in say
inc that there are ten for Leake to one for Wise,
in this county.-Fincastic Democrat.
We derived our information that the Democrats
of Botetourt were in favor of Wise as the cand-
date for Governor, from State Senator who sta
ted that he got it from 4 prominent citizen Of
Botetourt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

immigrants ARRIVING AT New YORK DURING
THE MosTH OF SEPrEMBER.-During the month
Of September the arrivals at New York from for
eign ports amounted to q, 1856 souls, and from tn.
following countries: Cuba, l45; Dublin, 200
Genoa, 90 Galway, II; havre, 1854; Liver
pool, 1922; Rotterdam, 1926; Antwerp, 1873
Bremen, 4 1894; Cork, 694; Central America. l.
693; Glasgow, 5ll Hamburg, .OO9; London
725; Limerick, Is; New Castle. II To- Stock,
holm, 555 and the balance from Bermuda, Brls,
tol Bolivar, Carthagera, Ivica, Jamaica, Lisbon
MarseilIes, Madeira, Newfoundland, Nova SGD
tia. Port an Plat, Palermo, ST. Thomas, Savan-
uila, st.. Domingo, Turks Island, Wales. Bor-
deaux, Cadiz, Demarara, Honduras, Jagua, Leg,
horn, Maracabo, Nassau, Port Cabello, Porto Ri
CO, Rio Grande. Rio Janeiro, Smyrna, Trieste
and Vera Cruz
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
southern Literary Messenger.

The October number Of the Messenger has beer
received. Late developments in Northern Mag
azines ought to satisfy Southern people thai
Southern periodicals, and especially the .Nessen
ger, are far more worthy of their patronage thar
works published at the North. Dir. Thompson
the editor of the Messenger, is still absent in Eu
rnnp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

The PRTcE PAID By THE ADMINISTRATIONS TO
ITS ORGANs.-The Washington correspondent Of
the Pitisburg Gazette says
The Washington Union receives directly and
indirectly from the treasury not less than S21o )
COO year; the Star. probably $4,000. Tins
latter concern received, am informed, S!3, 900
for post office advertisement which it neverp pub
lished at all lis proprietors bought few copies
daily Of supplementary issue OF the Union. con-
tanning the matter paid for, and scattered them
about the city. This was construed to be com
pliance with law, and The bills for the service
were duly honored."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
For the Spectator.
Middlebrook and Brownsburg Turnpike.-'
Caution to Stockholders.

| am informed that an individual who has law
suit with the Company, issecfetly endeavoring to
procure the Proxies Of Stockholders for the next
annual meeting which takes place on Saturday
next, for the purpose as am informed, of using
said proxies to defeat the election of John Ran
dolph as President. undertake TO say that Mr..
Randolph has devoted more time, money and en-
ergy towards the promotion Of the interests of tie
Company. and to protect it from the assaults of
its enemies, than any other man in this or Rock
bridge county. don't know that he desires re-
election. but if he does suppose the stockholders
are hardly prepared to turn him out 10 crafty the
personal hostility Of who is neither his friend
nor friend to the road, if we are to judge him
by his acts. therefore caution Stockholders a.
gainst giving their proxies without first ascertain
ing how they are to be used. A Proxy can be
found at The office OF Imboden S, NlcCue. or with
r. G. Bicke, which will not be used to defeat
Mr. Randolph, till il is shown that some good rea
son exists 10 justify his defeat.
STATE DIRECTOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
Cheap Boot, Shoe, Hat and Cap Store.
FALL & WINTER SUPPLY.

III & J. FAUST have just opened Their al and
IL. Winter supply Of Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &C..
10 an examn alton OF which they invite their friends and
customers and the public generally feeling confident that
they can please te taste Of the most fdoas instyle
and prices they cannot be beat has bcea Known here
t,tore They call attention particularly to their own
manufacture Of all kinds of Gentlemen and Ladies Ware,
comprising every article in their line Of business, and
warranted to be Of good quality.
Hats can BE- bought of them from so and upwards.
and Caps from IL cents to the ncst-all new fashion-
Also Trunks Umbrellas SC. They respectfully request
portion Of public patronage, pcdsns themselves u az
their best 10 merit it.
Staunton Oct Is. 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

SUICIDE OF 4 Boy I'VE learn that little son
of man named William Herbert, residing 3 l-2
mile. this side of the Red Sweet Springs, ALE
ghany county, hanged himself last week under
the following circumstances: His father sent hin
after the cows and threatened that if he did no
find them he would whip him when he came back
After vain essay the little fellow despaired, anc
bending down tree, tied one end of his united
suspenders to it and the other about his neck, anc
let il fly back 1t would seem that he repenied
for one hand was grasped hold Of the tree when ;
traveller. as he rode along the highway, saw hin
suspended. When first found, the body was warn
and perhaps, had proper presence OF mind suggest
ed remedy; hemight have been restoted.--Green
brier Era.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
HE,Dortant Notice.

W0l9y! II0l5]!! M0hey!!!
I INTENDING t. go North in a very few days, wo
hereby respectfully request frends and customers
knowing themselves indebted to come forward ci.hos
delay, and settle up to the lst July, 1851.
LAIRD s. TRIMDLE.
Stanton, Oct. Is, i35i.-V. and II. copy 2timc'.
GROSS Edwin Mcrcdith's Compound Extract Of Bus
chu for the Of chronic diseases OF the kidneys,
sale by TP&J. B. ESKRIDGE, Druggists,
Situation, Oct IS, lS5t.-V. NJ. copy. MAN 81.
7 GROSS Shines, fresh Cod Liver Oil; gross Rush
/ tons do. TIP & J. b. ESKRIDGE, Druggists,
Situation, Oct. IS, ls54.--V. & NJ. copy, MAN a;
y '"N-' BUTLER K CO.
stsuatoa, Oct. IS, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

o. The Louisville Courier, mentioning the
Cuban fllibusters yesterday. says that he has mo-
been able to identify any officers above the rank o
secnnd lieutenant. We can assure the Cnurel
that Colonel of the expedition, u man who has NJ
excess Of love forthe Spaniards, has been here fol
The last month residing at one of the hotels
Their movements though quiet have been pro
crossing steadily. Twelve hundred ken,uckians
not of this city, but OF The whole State, are engag
ed for the expedition priyates getting re
guar pay. A more able-bcdied set of men an'
better shots could hardly be picked up any where
Twelve hundred Kentckians! Spain had bet
ter be on the lookout if they don't play the d
with her ducks we will be very much mistaken
louisville Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

" We publish in another column full account OF
the loss of the steamer Arctic, which will be read
with mourniul interest. Many of the passengers
who nom sleep in the dark unfathomed caves Of
Ocean" might have been saved but for the un-
manly desertion Of the crew. We are pleased TO
find from dispatch dated New York, October $,
that the gallent Capt. Luce, was not lost, as at
first supposed Hearrived at Quebec, on the 18th,
having been picked up at sea by the slooP Cam
bria. His letters TO Mr.. Collins corroborate the
statements made in regard to the fate of the Col
Inns family. The Arctic sunk at quarter to live,
carrying down all on board. After considerable
struggling, Capt. Luce, says, he rose to the sur
face, was carried down second time, he again
rose much exhausted with his son. when large
portion of the wheehouse struck his son on the
head, killing him instantly The scene was aw-
full
The water was strewn with men, women and
children shrieking for help Many sustained them
selves by pieces Of the wreck.
The Captain and eleven others got on the
wheelhouse and remained two days. All but
three died. Two vessels hove in sight, but the
dense fog prevented them from being discovered.
Finally the Cambria bore down and rescued them.
She subsequently rescued six others from other
fragments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

DREApFuL MoRTALIrY.-A letter from an on
Ger of the United States steamer Saranao. dated
at Sbezza, September Is, states that when she
was at Constantinope, the combined E"gsISh ana
French forces had lost some Thirty thousand men
by cholera, and they were sill dying IN great
numbers. One English trigate had lost one nun
dred and seventy men during one night. IL is
impossible to imagine the horfid state 'hey were
in. The writer had several conversations with
Hritisb officers. and he concluded that they were
verv doubtful of success at SevasDpol, owing to
the dreadful condition of their men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
Staunton Market.

We learn from Messrs. Butler & Co. that with
in the last week, the price Of flour has advanced
25 cents barrel. They make the following re-
port this week of articles in their line: Flour,
s. to SIT Wheat, ST. 80 to Sl.35; Corn, 60 to e5
cents Rye, 65 TOTO cents Oats. 80 cents; Plas-
ter, $l2 per ton; Guano, $50 per ton; Salt, 1925
ner sack
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
ov,ters and sweet Potatoes.

Our citizens are now supplied, daily, with these
low-land luxuries by the Central Cars. Oysters
sell here for 81 so per gallon, and pnatoes for the
same sum per bushel. Irish potatoes are bringing
from seventy-five cents to one dollar per bushel,
according to quality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

GAriNG THE CANDIpATEs.-IheDem Dem
ocratic Association of Norfolk county have inter-
rogated 1.-THE prominent Democrats VINO may
probably become candidates for the Office OF Gov
ernor. as to whether they are members OF the
Knew Nothing organization" MIR. Leake's re-
ply is published-he is not member A CORES,
pendent Of the Enquirer, however is not satisfied
with the answer He wishes Mr.. Leake to say
whether he is in favor of or opposed to the Know
Nothing organization.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
African Pomatum,

Bayard Taylor, in his journey TO Central AZ
rica," relates that the dark-skinned damsels of
Ethiopia plaster their hair thick with butter
We of this cline, who have 30 much difficulty in
procuring little butter to eat can but regard its
use as pomatuu, as most extravagant waste Of
great luxury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
Notice.

WAS stolen from the subscribers stable, on Friday
w night last, a young horse COLT, two yeas old
last spriag OF brown or black color black mane aad
tall small white spot on the SIDE OF one oil the HAD
fet small star in the forehead on the Fight fore
foot between the ankle and the oof Any one returning
the above colt 10 the subscribers sdecc about miles
from Stanton on the Pacrsblfg Road, will be LIBERAL
ly rewarded. JAMES &. REiLEf.
Oct A.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
..Retsv Beu and Mary Gray"

Several years ago we published some graceful
lines addressed to "Betsy Bell and Mary Gray
contributed to our columns, and suggested that
the two hills in the vicinity ofStaunton, 50 called,
were named by the first settlers of this region af
ter two similar hills in Ireland. A respected
friend. who is q native Of the Emerald Isle, in a
subsequent communication to us, expressed
doubt as to the correctness Of our statement that
such hills existed in Ireland. He thoughtit prob
able that the hills derived their name from an old
Scotch ballad, with which he was familiar in his
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
!. The New York paners are discussing the

uo- The New York papers are discussing the
question of the nativity Of Daniel Cllman, the
Know Nothing candidate for Governor i'll that
State One paper says that he is American by
several descents, and was born at Wilmington,
Delaware. Another says that he was born of
German parents, at Calcutta, India, aud came TO
this country in 1910.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

o. On the 10th inst, Alex. P. Abel, Esq,
resigned his office of Cashier of the Monticello
Bank, Charlottesville, and the Directors have
appointed Dir. B. G. Flanagan, to I'LL his place
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
Richmond Market.

The flour market in Richmond was more active
at the close of last week. Sales of Canal flour
were made at s7.75 to $751;. Prime red and
white wheat sold at 81 so to $l60.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

Hon. A. R. MISUNDERSTANDING meet
inqs were held at the Bowling Green and al otaf-
ford Court House on Monday week and resolutions
adopted expressing preference for Alexander H.
Holiday, for Governor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18

Nc The Albany Register says there are more
than 81 .OO0, 900. now lying unclaimed IN the
Savings Bank of The State of New lev. York
some Of which has been there my years
and suggests that the money should go to the
Stale
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
wild Pigeons.

We understand that number Of wild pigeons
are now making their appearance in the woods a
round town. The Lewisburg Chronicle states
that they are very abundant in Greenbrier county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
Concert.

Mademoiselle Valery Gomez, assisted by other
vocalsts, will give concert at Union Hall, on
Friday night next. We have observed very flat
tering notices Of her singing in some of our ex-
change papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
New Steward.

Capt. William A. Abney, has, we learn, been
elected Steward of the Institution for the Deaf
and Dumb and the Blind, in the place of Maj.
Eskridge, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
A.LnnwIndrncnts

We are indebted to Mr.. II. Scott Hogshead, OF
Galveston, Texas, for several Texas newspapers
ola late date.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-18
Another Police Omoer.

We learn from the Vindietor that Mr.. B. T
Bagby has been qualified as assistant poies officer