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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

"AMERfcAs ORGtH."-The prospectus ol a
paper under ibis fame, designed to be issued day
and weekly at Washington, has been sent 10 us
Il is intended to be the organ of The American
party. whose purpose is avowed to be 10 "flnd a
remedy for the manifold evils which have come
upon US, and which are yearly increasing under
the disastrous operation Of Our laws OF Naurallza
TOM 10 its support Of this party it will "advo'
cafe the free and nafrunmctied exercise of the
RIGHTS of conscience on aliquestons Connected with
religious faith, but will, by all fair and respectful
arguments oppose foreign domination orer .dn'eri
caa citizens. from whatever quarter it may APP
proach. aud as we'll in matters ecclesiastical as IN
matters political" In the questions that have
divided The old political parties it will take no part,
deemnr them obsolete, but will advocate those
measures it approves without regard to their party
origin. - .,
The prospectus announces that the "Organ"
will be Published by an association of Naive A
mericans, who are provided with cash capital.
amply sufficient 10 commence and continue the
enterprise, whilst daily circulation has already
been ensured surprising that of any Other, paper
in Washington. TIE paper is to be issued on or
before the first of January next, in time cooperate
during the next Presidential camPaIgn.-BaHt-
more american. rr- s.l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
CorrectiOn.

In Mr.. John Sitlngton's advertisement. $50
head of 5 year old Cattle of similar quality"
should have been SO head of one year old Cat
tie of similar quality" The Rockingham Regis
ter will please make the correction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
Putnam's Monthly.

The September number of Putuam has been re-
ceiyed, for which we are obliged 10 the Publish
err. This Magazine is one Of the most substantial
and entertaining periodicals now published-de-
ciJedly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

O. On Friday last there was considerable ac-
tivity in the -four market at Richmond. Super
fine was quoted at So to SS3. Wheat, s 90 TO
81 rs for rcd, and sl.15 to $3.50 for white.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

IMpoRrANr FROM CUBA.-A letter has been re-
ceived at Charleston, South Carolina, from cor
respondent in Havana, which states that the rapid
progress of the insurrecion in Spain was the cliief
topic of conversation on the island. Fears OF an
outbreak were entertained by the authorities. =
Several of the most wealthy families OF Cuba were
preparing to leave the island and take up 'ne''
residencp in Charleston.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF CATrLE.-1he
drought has been SO great in New York State, that
the farmers are selling their cattle for want OF
grass. Cows, which commanded $40 per head
last spring, are selling at Pulney, New York, for
Sl2, and Sheep in proportion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

FIRE IN THE Woops.-In various parts OF New
York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and
Ohio extensive fires were raging last week, Ia
consequence Of tire excessive Drought
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

THE DRouGHr.-1'he editor Of the Louisville
Journal, who has lately travelled through PORTE n
of the west, expresses the opinion ''that from lat
itude So degrees to AZ north, the corn crop. in
consequence of the excessive drought, will mol eX-
coed, and probably fall short of half the usual
Weld" 1t will be observed that this belt Of conn
try embraces the chief corn producing States of
the West, to wit Tennessee, Kentucky, Ark
ansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
The Courier says:
In Marion county, hundreds of acres have not
shoot Of cora on them, and people are cutting Tie
stalk to feed their cattle Stock is worthless and
mule colts caunut be cashed at $40. Tobacco is
not vet above the clods, and the small timber is
dying.
We gather from the Boston papers that the
crops are suffering all through the State.
Tue PAcIFIc RAILROAD ScHEME--The bids
for the great Pacific Railroad were opened IN
Austin, Texas on the Isl instant, and the con-
tract was awarded to Messrs. Walker. King. and
their associates The New Orleans Delta states
that there are now upwards of three hundred hands
engaged on the work in Texas, and that, before
the expiration OF ninety days, the number will en-
coed unc thousand. Among the Texans associa ted
with Messrs Walker s King. is Mr.. Maverick,
of San Antonio, who is said TO be the largest land
holder in the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

AGRICULTURAL PREMIuMs.-.The Virginia
Stale Agricultural Suciety have Offered premiums
Ia the amount of s. 900, principally Tor live stock
Of various and useful kinds. The var Is t'coul-
meme At Richmond on the lst OF November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

VALUABLE Coal LAND.-There was SUI
decided, n few days ago, in the Charleston (Kan-
awha) Circuit Court before Judge Summers. for
tho value of coal that had been used for the pur-
pose NJ manufacturing salt, and the jury decided
IL to be worth one cent per bushel in the mines.
which brought the land up to the neat sum Of
eigh, hundred and sixty eight dollars per acre. =
Thc,ruc value oiour coal lands (says the Charles
ton Republican, is just beginning to be appreca-
t.,I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

AFARMrNG lrEM.-Mr. James Cather' Of ii"se
Creek, recently gathered, from little more .l'an }.
thirty acres of meadow, sevehty,siS ons,,tlS "
timothy seed. which brought him S@"o per
hushel.- Winchester pr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

NJ The St. Louis Republican of the 10Th inst.
s,vs. there has not been night within the last
week when the dagger has not drank the Oood OF
its victim. The polce office for several nights
INST has been the receptacle of bleeding men wIo
Ind the knife put to them. Inc dens oil inquiry
in the city-bad enough under ordinary cream
stonces-have recently been stirred up by the
worst passions, and the streets every night are IN
tested with bands of reckless men in pursuit fdlfi-
culties armed to the teeth and eager for ARRAY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
Metal Pens.

Mr.. S. II. Coleman has presented to us hal
dozen of the metal pens advertised by him in this
paper. They are very good, but as we rarely use
such pens We arc unable to compare them with
others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

TO TIE PUBLIC,

The original, only true and genuine Liver Pills arc
preparcd BY r. f. Sellers, and have his name in black
nae upon the lid Of each bor aud his signature on the
outside trraoper--ALL OTHERS ARE couSTEnFEIrs, Or
BASE INVITATIONS.
r. f. SELLERS s. Co., Proprisiors.
Pittsburg, Pa,
And for sale BY LAIRD TaIMBtE and 1. r. & }.
b. EsknluGe, Stauaton, and by Druggists generally.
Aug 80, lSj4.-lm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

CH,YA.-The Shanghae Hcra d Of May 9th
qves accounts OF the success OF the insurgents IN
the northern part of the empire, several cities
having been captured by them in Pint :chlh- le.-
The Emperor had ordered the dismissal from
office and the arrest of his defeated commanders.
From all accounts it seems plain that The rebels
will soon be around Pekin in such way as TO cut
off the supplies, and So force catastrophe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

UNITED STATES AaMY.-Since the pay OF 'he
noncommissioned officers and prvates has been
raised it is stated there is quite rush to enIist'
The number of applicants is nnPrecedentea;;-,
The pay of the dragons is the best IN The woTd
and il is an agreeable and pleasant service lull o.
interest and adventure, affording fine chance 10
saa the world
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

OF. The LynchLurg Virginian, at the close OF a
long editorial on the duings Of the late Tempe
ance Convention in that city, says:
owe therefore, as the friends ofthe temperance
reform, earnestly counsel TO temperance men to
disregard wholly the recommendations ofthe State
Convention, so far as they look to making up a
political issue upon this question"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

Cr,- The Richmond IVhig says the recent ar
nounccment at Washington, that it's the intention
of the administration to have all Know Nnhing'
prescribed from Office, has thrown the Democrats
into another dilemma. The Washington City
Postmaster has commenced ihesaughter, by turn
ing out of Il clerkship, Joan w. Davis, Know
Nothing Democrat, and appointing Know-Some-
thing in his place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

WHAT WE ARE COMING To.-A gentleman IN
London matches hens eggs over napiha lamp,
without wick. SeSeaty eggs have been batch
ed at tue top Of the LAMP, and the chickens RIA cd
by all arli ical mother at the bottom,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

No FoRGERY.-A man was recently 'Ileu "OIi
forgery in Ireland, but it turned out 'na' nc
forged the signature of man VINO co"Iu "s'" nn
read nor write, which the Judge fu'eu "a' Nv
forrery at all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

RATHER PARTIcULAR.-"ls that 'he se'o"o u
bell ?" inquired gentleman OF SADIE po,le', >,
country harding house, the other day. "Nosar' g,
exclaimed the darkey, '.dat am de secon' nng,n'
Oh do f"st hell we has but one bell in dis house."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

0c5- The jail of St. Joseph county, Michigan at
Ce,,rov;IIo was burned on Sunday night week,
and of four prisoners confined in il, and who while s
!; was burp ur. confessed to having sci it on tlre,
ono persisted in the flames The jallor in The con-
fusion, lost The keys. and heinre The man could De
reached by choppng through the logs, OF which
the iail was constructed, he was dead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

: CHINESE IN CALIFoRNIA.-The last steamer
from California brings rews of a regular pitched
! hattie between two bodies of Chinese near Wea-
yersville in that State. The parties appear to
have fought with much more desperation than
thew are wont to do in their native land, where
Iarge armies sometimes fight for several days
without the loss of single man on either sde.--
The battle originated in the attempt of one of the
pares to raise money for the purpose OF affordIng
..materia ADD to the imperialists. A correspon-
dent of the Shasta Courier gives the following
| particulars Of the hSht.
The parties met in all of their accustomed
modes of warfare-ther banners, shields, lances
and helmets the same as used in their wars at
homo. Both parties were out skrmishng and
drilling. They were designated by the small
party and the large party the lormet consisting Ut
one hundred and forty men, the latter OF about
four hundred At about three o'clock in the at
ternoon the small party charged OH the other
The conflict was short, but destructive; the small
party were victorious, killing eight of tine large
nrarty and driving them from the ground, and cap
turing their flag as trophy Of war. The small
marty had two men killed. Some ten or twelve
on both sides were severely wounded One white
man. who was interfering in the fight by dlscharg-
lnU Ills ISlUl ~ w wac "''"' ''"
by one of the spectators oiwhom there were about
thousand All day the greatest excitement pre-.
vailed throughout town some were for, others
painst their fighting. Our Sheriff did all in his
power TO stop the difficulty, up TO the very latest
hour. but he could accomplish nothIng-fght they
would. and fight they did. But their differences
are in no better condition now than they were be-
fore. Neither dare 90 to work; one is afraid OF
The other, consequently both are idle. So ma
tiers stand at present. -.
The position occupied by the Chinese in this
country is beginning to attract deal OF attention
They ale in tact nation within nation. lncy
nte governed by the Triad and other secret s'cl-
clies and in their case our laws are entirely mop
eta,ive and experience has shown how impossible
il is TO procure conviction on Chinese testimony.
The emigration. too, Of Asiatics is constantly on
the increase, aud it is thought that measures VIII
have to be taken to prevent 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
II am Prepared to Recommend Your
piIIs,D

JoLffT WILL Co., Illinois, Feb. %, IS5i
NJ r. F.. SELLERS :-Whcn resided in Pittsburg,
was cured of an attack OF Liver complaint, which had
preycd upon system for eight years. ad reduced me
so much that was compelled to quit work.
During the time Of my suffering, had the advice OF
several phy scans bat their treatment failed
plsh a cure friend recommended the Of your
oliver Pills, and after using two boxes OF them,
found lrentirey cured. Whilst suffering from Ln-
er Complaint was also afflicted with the Piles, which
never felt afterwards As my wife and eldest are
now very much afflicted with dcranged state Of the
LIVER am very anxious TO have you make an asensy
for the sale of your Liver Pills at this place.
After the cure Of my own disease, am prepared 10
recommend Your Pills, and very many persons in this
section would freely try them il they had chance
Xanr. rnsnncif1Ilr ANDREW SARYER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
n,LTImonn cATrIn m.nKEr.

IVeek ending Friday, august 25.-Thc offerings az
the scales 500 head, all Of which sold TO city
butchers prices ranging from S3to 45j on the hoof,
equal TO S6a $S.75 net and averaging 1915 gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

From CALIFoRNIA.-The steamer George Law
has arrived at New York. with 81 ,2oo,ooo on
freight, and dates from California to the ST.
! The Wing State Convention met Sacramen-
to ON the 18th, and continued in session Tor Two
days &. w. Bowie, of Colasi formerly oil MA
ryland, was chosen as the candidate tor congress
/ from Northern California, and Calhoun Benham'
from Southern California There being TWO SETS
Of Democratic candidates in the field there is no
doubt OF their electon. Resolutions were ADOPT
ed declaring in favor Of the territories forming
their own law. without interference from the Zen
eral Government, and calling for action on tue ra-
cific Railroad, SC. The proceedings were very
harmonious.
The Democratic Convention met at Sacrament
to on the 18th ult. There was great confusion
from the commencement two chairman and
double sci of committees, Sc, having been APP
pointed. The anti Eleclioniss, opposed TO the G.
lection of United States Senatof, nominated
General II. w. Denver to Congress from North
Urn California, and Philip Herbert from Southern
The Eleciionsts nominated Latham and McDou-
gall.
Peremp,ory orders have been received at San
Francisco for Commodore Dulaney, requiring Inc
immediate despatch Of two armed vessels 10 The
Sandwich Islands an the public service.
The Know Nothings wcro organizing al oacra-
menio.
A grea, fight between two largo parties OF Chi
ucse had taken place on the l5th' near Weayers-
VILE Twenty one The combatan's were killed
and large number wounded. 1t is said that The
fgh, originated IN an attempt on the part OF the
royalsls 10 levy contribution TO assist the lmpc-
rasts in China to repc the rebels.
Accounts from the mining district generally are
favorable, and the miners are prosperous. The
old experienced miners employ The green hands
that are constantly arriving 10 dig for them by The
month, paying them from SIS 10 $50, according
to their ability to work.
About fifteen persons escaped frcm the State
Prison -Four were killed on the spot in the at
tempt, and three others subsequently, died oil their
wounds.
The election in Oregon was very exciting and
resulted in the triumph of the Democrats. The
Convention party was beaten. 1t will therefore
be some lime before Oregon applies for admission
as a State into the Union.
The crops of breadsluifs in California are more
than sufficient for the next twelve months, large
shipments 10 Australia have already commenced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

CunA.-The sending Of General Concha back
to the Governor GeneraIsIiip of CUBA, by the new
Government of Spain, is damper to the hopes CT
all the hankerers after that r,eh colony, whether
hlibusler, diplomatic, or pacific. The appoint
Inent says plainly to all the world that the Com
stitutonal Government Of Espartero is just as in
lexibly opposed to the alienation of that richest of
the Jewels in the Spanish Crown as was ever the
Government of Christina or Isabella The ap-
pointment, according to European letters, seems 10
have been regarded as conclusive by our envoy
and negoator, and 10 have disconnected all his
plans. In all this we consider that the good genius
of our country as well as of Spain prevailed
Whatever tends to place out of our reach that
"forbidden fruit'' we regard as blessing to our
country. The Courier dies EIats Unis'' highly
praises the appointment of Concha. No other
person, it thinks could so well have satisfied the
people of Cnba. with whom he left, in 1851, a
character for energy, spirit, justice, and liberaii'y
-.NatiOnaL Inlelligencer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

Tun GRAHAM MuRDER.-The Greenbrer Era
says that two negroes charged with the murder of
Miss Jane Graham, were arragned at The lale
Term of the County Court of Monroe, but the trial
wns posIpond on the mutton of the Prosecuting
Attorney James Graham, brother of he deceas-
ed. was arrested and subsequently discharged.
Miss Graham was possessed of property to the a.
mount of $1,000, aud was soon TO have been mar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

The "DRUGGED Liquor" At CONCORD, n.
HIT turns out that the ''drugged LIQUOR OF
which SO much was said during the late session OF
the New Hampshire Legislature, as having been
administered to Democratic members during the
Senatorial contest was not drugged in the ordinary
way. In other words, it was sweeiened with
Peruvian or Chncha Islands sugar, commonly
called guano A correspondent of the Manchester
Democrat asserts this to be the fact 1t seems
that in back room of the hotel where liquor was
kept. Mr.. Uri Lamprey, an agent OF the New
York Guano Company, was at ihesame hotel, mad
with him several choice samples OF pulverlzed
guano, which he kept in his bowls, and On favor
able occasions exhibited them to his friends among
members. One evening. being hastily called out,
he ineautousy set away his pulverized samples
on the same shelf with the sugar bowls. Shortly
after. some of the Democratic members, wishing
TO strengthen the inner man." went into the
closet. which was lot yet lighted up and having
used the decanters, took also very freely OF the
sweeionng from the guano bowls. Several I'M
portant results llowed- the chief of which was
the immediate falling off in the vote for Mr.. Wells
Cr United States Senator-th the dragged members
being unavoidabIy detained from their soa's-
Boston Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30

Tun DnouGur.-Ihe drought in some parts
Of tho Western country exceeds greatly that OF
any season previously known. gentleman re-
siding M, Tar from Pitlsburg, went recently to
that city for supply of potatoes and corn, his
fields being entirely burned up. Unable to pro
cure tho articles wanted. he went to Wheeling
whore he met with no better success, and had TO 60
on to Cincinnati before he could get his supplies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-30
Wanted,

Wanted,
CUUU Mason IIirsh's Yari, ty Slore.
MASON HIRSN.
s,auu,ou, Aug. 60. ls5i.-V. AID II c"ry.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-15

RUSSIAN VIEws.-Sir Henry Seymour, the
English minister at st. Petersburg, has re-
ported to his government conversations he
has held with the Gar, in relation to the af
fairs of Turkey and Austria, by which it
appears that Austria is regarded as mere
appendage Of Russia, their interests being
declared by the Gar to be Identical.
we quote some Of the expressions of the
Czar as indicative of the policy he will pro-
badly pursue. 1t is evident that he thinks
Austria is in his hands, and it is equally
evident that that nation will cheat the one
party or the other. We have from the first
thought it would, in the end, unite with
Russia.
Nicholas said to Sir Henry SEYMOUR -
Frankly, then, tell you, that if England
thinks of establishing herself one OF these
days at Constantinople, will no. allow it.
| do not attribute this intention to you, but
it Is better on these occasions to speak plain
ly; for my part, am equally disposed to
take the engagement not to establish myself
there, as proprietor that is to say, for as oc-
cupier do not say; it might happen that
circumstances, il no previous provisions
were made, if every thing should b. left to
chance, might place me IN position of oc-
Cupying Constantnopie.
The Car also used this language to the
British ambassador:
Then, rejoined the Emperor, viii tell you
that If your government has been led TO be
leve that Turkey retains any elements Of ex-
lstence, your government must have received
incorrect information. repeat TO you that
the sick man is dying; and we can never al
low such an event to take us by surprise. -
We must come to some undersl auding.
will not tolerate the permanent occupa
tion of ConStantinople by the Russians !;
having said this, will say that it never shall
be held by the English French, or any great
nation. Again, never will permit an at
tempt at the reconstruction of Byzantine
empire, or such an extension of Greece as
would render her powerful state still less
will permit the breaking up of Turkey into
little epublics-asylu for koSsuthS and
Mazzinis, and other revolutionists of Europe;
rather than submit to any OF these arrange
ments would 90 to war, and as long as
have man and a musket, would carry it on
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-15
N-rOur Perysburg readers NH notice

Or Our Perrysburg readers will notice
with interest the advertisement in another
column for the opening Of books for subscrip-
lion TO the capital stock of the Perrysburg
and Detroit r. R. Company. We learn that
charter for this road has been obtained.
under the provisions of the general railroad
law, and that as soon as the proper connec-
tons can be secured, in Michigan, the stock
20 complete the road to the state line between
Ohio and Michigan will be promptly forth
coming. This road is intended as the north
ern link in the great through line between
Detroit and Cincinnati, the Urbana, Findlay
and Detroit railroad, concerning which a
lengthy article will be found in this Journal
copied from the Hancock Courier.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-15

CHICAGO HARBoR. The Chicago Journal
says that the President OF the Board OF
Trade, having telegraphed to the Secretary OF
War for permission to use the IT, S. dredge,
to remove the bar at the entrance of their
harbor, received for answer that it was not
in the power of the Department to lend the
property of the Government. SO the dredge
remains idle the Government neglecting to
use it themselves and refusing to allow 9th
ers to do so. We think the most serious
are the ''od fogies in the different bureaus
at Washington and prominerft among them,
Col. Albert Milwaukee Sentinel.