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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

ANOTHER FEMALE IN MALE ATTlRE.-One
day last week an interesting youth arrived IN this
place from Philadelphia, s. put upat the American,
. registering his name as Frank Pearsou-destl.
nation, Bedford Springs. The visitor remained
at the hotel for couple Of days, apparently walt
ing for some une, and though dressed IN the latest
cut of the masculine gender, from her smooth
face, and fair skin, and retiring department ex-
cited some suspicious as TO whether The "breech-
es" were in this case worn according to the act
! of Assembly" One Of the gentlemen at the
hotel 10 ascertain this fact tossed up careessly in
the presence of the young man Cd little child,
and upon making feint as though intending to
allow the child to fall, the youth In "breeches
aforesaid" uttered-woman- like-a small scream.
This test was considered the erperi'nentum crucis
and the landlord proceeded to charge the beard
less boy with usurpng one OF the most sacred
privileges appertaining to mascnlinity Alas for
hnman trailty, the confession, alter little eva
sion, was indeed made that she ,cas q young lady,
who, residing in Philadelphia, and feeling des-
pera'ely in love wiha young gentleman to whom
her parents opposed, she had resorted tn this
method TO eude observation, and had agreed to
meet her lover at this place, and together proceed
TO the Bedford Springs. She wept bitterly at her
folly, and no doubt was taught very severe les
son. She returned 10 her parents in Phiadelp,ia
the next morning. But the end Is not yet. On
the same evening,a yoang gentleman arrived from
Philadelphia in .he cars, and also stopped at the
American, and shortly after inquired if Mr.. Frank
Pearson was there. This Of course was the lover
whom she had been awaiting, and who for some
unexplained reason "turned up" little too late
for his plans He was informed that Mr.. Pearson
had started that morning for Bedford! Thither
he bent his stops by the ''frst coach' the follow
ing morning in bllssful expectation, to doubt, of
meeting his young friend Mr.. Frank Pearson at
the Springs! We hope he had happy time of
il! We trust this will be the last ofan affair that
might be source Of untold misery to all con-
cerned, and that this fortunate interposition of
accident will give the lady wisdom, and open her
eyes to tho rascality of herr Blairrlc (Pa.)
Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16
Rror AT ST. LOUISA dreadful riot occurre

R1or AT ST. LOUISA dreadful riot occurred
at St. Louis on the 9Th inst, the day of election.
An Irishman stabbed an American in quarrel at
the polls, and general fight ensued. Five men
were killed or MORALLY wounded, and not less
than fifty or sixty houses, chiefly Irish doggerles,
were badly damaged. and their contents destroy
ed. The pecuniary loss is estimated at fifty thou
sand d,llars. The conflict was continued through
out Tuesday and Wednesday, and was not final,
" ouelled until the regular police were disbanded
by the Mayor, aud police force, composed Of cit
izeus. organized to preserve the peace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16
p,o,,c crow FuNERAls.-On Saturday

RAGING FROM FUNERALs.-On Saturday af-
ternoon the residents on Second street below Mas
Ter. witnessed novel sight of a race between a
number of chaises containing mourners who were
returning from funeral OF some beloved one :
The three carriages were drawn at ir'gnllni
sneed occupyinp the whole ofthe street and raised
p1 dust that astonished the oldest inhabitants Of
that section of our city We are informed that
this is becoming very common occurrence, some
Of the undertakes having only one hearse and a
limited number of carriages, and having two or
three funerals to attend to during the afternoon,
do up the melancholy ceremony in double quick
time, and race their carriages back IN order l" ac
commodae the next customer' SHORT '''i'e ago
charitable and wealthy old gentleman of the
Northern Liberties dying, his last request was that
no carriages should be employed TO convey his
vers in returning, might break the neeks of some
Of the mourners.-Phlta. Penn, Monday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16
Nc "Who shall decide when doctors disagree,

&C. "Who shall decide when doctors disagree
or who shall tell what is Democratic doctrine wheu
the Democratic President and the Democratic Tn
Congress hold entirely contrary opinions! Inc
Democratic Congress passed Land donating
Insane Asylum Bill, and the Democratic f I
vetoed the measure. The Democratic Congress
passed River and Harbor Bill, and ,me Deno'
cratic President vetoed the measure ne Demo
cratic Congress were divided on the Homestead aG
Bill, and the Democratic President was CANNED
by both divisions, pro and con-, just as tney nap
pened to think In truth, as far as pr!ac'PeS ATE
concerned, it is confusion worse conl'Ahdeu'
,3lerandrio Ga,ette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

New YoRK PoLITIcs.-The n. Y. Times
says that the Hard section of the Democratic par
ty will be compelled to make another nomination
for Governor, as Judge Bronson peremtorlly reil-
ses to allow his name to be used Messrs. Con-
ley, Vanderbilt. and David Seymour, OF Troy,
are mentioned as likely to be selected in his place
The Iiards will not. in any case, abandon their
oroanization. The Wings, the Times thinks, al
most certain to carry the State, unless divided by
tickets nominated on new issues. The general
feeling among the Wings seems to be in favor Of
\ western Candidate for Governor If he would
accept the nomination. Ex- Governor Hunt would
probably be selected with the general acquieScence
of the whole party. A great number ofother can
diGates are also named.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

CO. The Paris correspondent of the New Or
leans Picayune says that letters from the coast OF
Abasia. which lies on the eastern extremity of the
Black Sea, and adjoining Mingrelia, state that
Schamyl will soon be at the head of $4,000 oths
bold and hardy warriors. and ready to act at diff
lerent pointsof the Russian lines at the same time.
ALI that he asks of The allies is to give him plen-
ty of arms and ammunition lie says that Ire can
do all the work. Several of the MIngrellan tribes
who have hitherto been opposed to the great Cir
cassian chief have recently placed themselves un-
der his orders, their hatred towards their bitter
and impacabe Muscovite enemies ouiweighing
all other scruples.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

COMING EvENTs.-The following letter from
the Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun, hints at good many things which may as
sumo tangible shape in the course Of few revolv'
ing moons:
.'There is no certainty that the Canadian and
other Colonial Legislatures will accept the terms
of the fishery and reciprocity treaty. Much IN
difference is manifested TO the subject in Canada
and the result of the recent elections TO the Par
lament is unfayorable 10 the ministerial party
Lord Elgin and Mr.. Hincks seems to have lost
their popularity and influence, and they certainly
proved to the Canadians that during their long abb
sence in England, the provinces could exist with
out them.
"But it will not be the fault of the United
States if The Fishery question be again, and even
at the present season, sprung upon US. The con-
troversy was, on both sides, suspended, with a
view to its settlement by negotiation. But when
renewed, it will be with increased vigor and de-
termination IN our side. The American fisher
men will insist upon the same rights in regard to
the fisheries which were secured to them under
the treaty of 1888.
SAT the same time it may be found necessary
TO change the ground upon which the destruction
of San Juan was ordered, to justify the act as a
commencement oil hoStllltleS WIN Uleat Diitd'"'
The letter of Capt. Holins to Capt. Jolly shows
that this was his understanding of the matter
If England accepts the challenge, we may soon
find ourselves in state Of war, and, as 1t Will be
'a free fight" almost every nation may be allow
ed to come in-France, Spain. Brazil, Nicaragua,
Mosquito, sc.
sit is much regretted by the associates of the
order of the "Lone Star" that Congress did not
rive the President some four millions for the pur-
pose of acquiring Cuba by purchase. 1t is insist
ed by some that he could, at this junctnre, buy a
treaty for the cession of Cuba. 1t may DE so. He
NAV make the contract without the money, and,
if Congress confirms, the funds may be forthcom-
inc next winter 1t is limited, however. in pa
per friendly to the project, that the President will
not hesitate to summon Congress in extra session
in case he should be enabled to effect treaty, de-
handing the prompt payment of portion OF the
purchase money. ,
at is also intimated, with an aiEof probability
that the President is no longer bound to restrain
the fllibuser movements, inasmuch az Congress
has not given him extraordinary powers in refer
ence to the promotion of his own views in regard
10 Cuba. 1t is said, too, that the fIbusters are
embodened by the commissions in Spain, and are
prepared to make descent upon Cuba as soon as
the season will permit"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

DEFEAT OF Mr.. BENroN.-Mr. Kennett,
Wing, has been elected to Congress in the St.
Louis District, Missouri, over Col. Benton, by
eighteen hundred majority. The Baltimore a
merican remarks: "In this defeat OF 'old Bullion
the New York Post seems to be the only sincere
mourner Even the Tribune mnges It's halt re-
grets with the admission that Mr.. Benton was "a
man of many and grievous faults, and condemns
him for his vote in favor of that impudent atroc-
ty' and 'nefarious and plundering scheme the an
nexation of Texas The Post, however, is ear
nest in its regrets, aud classes him, among the
public men now on the stage Of action, as standing
'pre-eminent-great in debate, great in plans Of
action and in their execution great in that sagac-
ity which sees into the motives and objects OF
men, great in knowledge, and no less great in the
high moral qualities of justice and Integrity
The Post does not fear that the good will OF the
people of the United States towards Mr.: Benton
will be at all diminished by his absence from the
stage of political debate, aud ntimates the proba-
bility-a very remote one we think-oi his yet
being President of the Union"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

O. The New York Herald, speaking of the
proposed Ani-Nebraska Convention at Saratoga,
on the 10th of this month, says it wild, doubtless
be large and extraordinary gatheriug-the most
extraordinary in the political history of the State
and very like, in its results, the most inpracicablt
and ridiculous. 1t says it will be composed Of al
political shades. Of all theological stripes. of al
sorts of philosophers. Of all sorts of deluded mer
chants and stock jobbers, of every class oifanatics
ofevery variety Of the infdel tribe. Of every
school of socialists, spiritual iappers and land re-
formers and of various races Of men--ihe whites
to the bIackest-Gerret Srniih, Fred. Douglass
and the strong minded women included
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

PRINCE JoHN.-We quoted a few days since
from the London Advertiser, statement that
John Van Buren, had arrived in England for the
purpose of having hand in the Manchester Anti
Slavery Convention. In late number ofthe Ad-
ver,iser, we find the following:
owe are requested by Mr.. John Van Buren, to
state that the paragraph which appeared in our
paper yesterday, to the effect that he will attend
the Anti-Slavery Convention to be held at Mau-
chester next month, is incorrect. Mr.. Van Buren,
adds. that while he enteriains strong feelings on
the subject of slavery, and expresses them freely
at home, nothing is farther from his purpose than
to take any part whatever in the discussions on
the subject elsewhere"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

CO. A violent hail storm passed over portion
of this county on last Wednesday, the hail stones,
we are informed, being as large as walnuts. AT
ter the storm two horses belonging to Mr.. Jacob
BAYLOR were found dead in field. It is probable
that they were struck by lightning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

Oy- Flour had advanced % cents per barrel, at
New York, on the 18th instant. At Baltimore,
on the same day, sales of City Mills were made
at 81, and of Howard street at S7S7s. In Rich
mond. at the latest date, flour was quoted at IS
to 1926, and wheat at ST. 20 to $l.6O.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

Oc-Duriuga severe storm on Thursday night last,
large locust tree standing in the Catholic church
lot near the residence of Judge Thompson, was
struck by lighting and entirely destroyed. The
fragments were scattered to considerable dis
lance. Quere Why is it that locust trees are
more frequently struck by lightning than any 9th,
er kind
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

DEATH IN A QUIcKsAND.-The St. Louis Re,
public is informed, that on Friday last, the dead
BODY of man was found in the American Bottom,
at place called Chouteau's Slough, under very
singular circumstances. The body was standing
perfectly uprightin the water up to the month
while the feet were embedded in the earth. 1t is
probable that the man stuck in the sand while al
tempting to cross it, as the tracks Of his feet lndl-
Gated that he took long strides and walked last
There was nothing to identify him. though he ap,
pears 10 have been German, about 81 years OIL
aua.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

o. "X," Of the Baltimore Sun, in his letter Of
Friday, from Washington. gives the following
private information respecting the crops in Eu-
rope:
"Prvate letters from Europe do not represent
the crops as abundant, as stated in the newspapers
1t has rained in Germany and France TOR nearly
fifteen weeks in succession. and the husoandmen
are in despair In some districts famine Is now
raging. Prizes Of -four and wheat Will certainly
advance towards the fall, when vegetables cease
tn furnish The great element of food to the aborlng
classes -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

Op- 1t will be perceived by the advertisement
in another column, that the sale Of Pocahontas
land, by Mr. 5. NJ. Lightner, has been pos Poned
to Friday the 25th of August. The terms also
have been changed, so as to be more favorable to
persons disposed to purchase.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

CALIFoRNIA.-Irs INCREASE IN POPULATION.
The nett increase of the population of Calfor-
mia, by the sea route, during the first six months
of the present year has been II Ala persons, and
at the same ratio for the rest of the year, the in
crease for c54 will be 24.S2S, which is much
beyond that of last year. In addition to this there
is large emigration across the plains, sufficient
to raise the total increase this year to 55,OOO.-
The most gratifying feature OF the emigration is
that there is considerable relative increase ofthe
female population, by which means the proportion
Of the sexes in the State is being egualized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

NORTH CAROLINA FLEcrIoN.-Mr. Bragg,
the Democratic candidate, has been elected Gov
ernor of North Carolina, BY a majority of about
two thousand. The Democratic majority in the
Legislature on joint ballot, will be twelve or four
teen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

Russn's PACIFIC SaUADRoN.-Late papers
from India and China show that great fear aud
anxiety were entertained by the subjects Of Eng
land in both countries, owing to the mysterious
and dangerous movements of the large Russian
squadron which is cruising in The Pacific Ocean.
1t was currently reported that Russian war
steamer had actually entered the harbor of Singa-
pore, and the Bengal people feared the im.ned-
ate appearance of fleet Of California pirates"
as allies of the Gar, in the Western Pacific. At
Sydney, Australia, the same irepldation existed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16
StauntOn Market.

Messrs. Butler s. Co., dealers in flour, grain
Sc, at this place. commenced business last week.
and have purchased about thousand barrels OF
flour. at S7.12l to 1925, cash. They have al
40 purchased a quantity of wheat, at 81 81 fol
AZ 4 terranesp. and 81 81 for white
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

No. Idolatry in China has been put under ban
nv the Insurgent General at Shanghae, who has
issued several proclamatons, showing, by very IN
qenious reasoning. based upon the teachings OF the
Bible. the inpety ofthe custom. The Shanghae
Herald, of May 20th, in referring to these docu-
ments remarks:
Until very recently the rebels were as much
addicted TO the worship of idols as the rest Of their
countrymen, but numbersof the Canton and Fokien
men amongst them seem now in word and deed
to allure the whole system. On one occasion this
week several were observed carrying the idols in
buckets. without the least ceremony whatever,
while others around spoke of them with the ut
most Indifference and contempt. They have not
interfered with those in the public temples, but
in the meantime leave it with the people to de-
clare whether they shall allow them to remain
there or not.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

WHAT 4 GERMAN EDITOR SAYs.-Ths editor
of "Der Pioneer" published in Louisville, KY
is greatly incensed with the proceedings, OF the
Know Nothings. and says that some of the most
wealthy German citizens of the United States
have raised million of dollars. and intend IN
creasing the amount to several millions to turn the
entire tide of future German immigration to Can
ada or South America, and to induce all the ''iree
minded Germans" in the United States to emlgrate
to another country. If the editor, remarks the
n. Y. Journal of Commerce, means by the free
minded Germans" the German "free thinkers:
i q, in6dels. Sabbath breakers, and red republi-
cans. their emigration to some other country wonld
be blessing to this. Many of the Germans are
ouiet. orderely citizens, and their influence is
healthful wherever they go. Patriotism would
make us wish to retain these, and let the rest go
where they are wanted, if any such place there
he
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16


ENGLAND AND FRANcE.-The National Intel
ligencer publishes the following extract from a
letter written by an American in Paris, on the Goth
of July:
81 saw yesterday Count, who is behind
the curtain here. He is evidently dissatisfied with
the present state of affairs, and that matters are
not working well as regards Russia. He says
that Louis Napoleon has missed figure in his
present policy, and no body is satisfied except the
army. Spain at present is great cause of anxi-
ETY., as it is an encouragement to such charlatans
as Kossuth, Mazzn, SC. There is no confidence
felt here in Prussia and Austria, particularly the
latter, though her avowed views are really not so
openly against the allies as those of Prussia
Great Britain before all is over must look out for
squalls for, whether defeat or victory attends the
allies in the East, there will be grand blow up
between those who are now apparently So loving,
after being haters ofeach other for eight centuries.
The apparent cordiaity is only from the teeth out
ward, and the former jealousies and bitterness OF
feeling are as deep-seated as ever. II they are
successful they will quarrel over the spois, and if
they are defeated they will likewise quarrel and
separate. 1t is amusing TO read the English pa
pers and see how coolly they curtal the terrific
ries OF Russia, as if that Empire was at their feet.
They had better first catch the Bear before they
sell his hide. My belief is that he will thrash
them all right soundly."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

n1- Col. McMullen, member of Congress from
the Abingdon District, was robbed of $leOO on
Monday week, on tho Fredericksburg Railroad
He was on hand-car, going to meet the regular
train, and. on the approach of the latter, jumped
off the car. leaving his carpet bag containing the
money behind him. A collision took place, and
in the confusion the carpet bag was stolen. An
individual implicated in the theft was arrested,
and a small part of the money recovered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

DEMocRArIc Know NoTHIYGs-A correspon-
dent of the Baltimore Clipper says: /" In Lees,
burg council has been established numbering ~
members. So of whom are Democrats. Is the
Know Nothing' organization Wing, trick
Messrs. Editors? Please enlighten us. The
who's there assert most positively thatirsa 'Lc'
cojoco trap to catch the unwary." occ
The same correspondent says there are 5oC
Know Nothing Councils in this State. and thai
there are twelve hundred members in Alexandra
-fredericksburg Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

NS- Charles s. Lewis, of Harrison county, has
been elected to Congress from the 18th district
to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Mr.. Snodgrass, by some six hundred majority over
Col. B. Fl. Smlth, Of kanawha.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

UuRRAH FOR THE "VrMMEN!"-The women
took a prominent part in the instruction in Spain.
,rbav were seen everywhere in the crowd, ad
Lno their shriI Voices 10 the hoarse shouts ofthe
men. and urging them on. They worked like
Turks. tearing up the paving stones, and carry
inr them up into the balconies. 10 throw on tho
Queens troops as they advanced.
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Hnrner,s Magazine.

We are Indebted to Mr. r. Cowan TOR the A"'
gust number Of this entertaining and popular pc
riodical. The number before us will be found G.
qsal to any that have preceded IT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16

NC The laborers at the Tunnel having left on
account of the cholera, the work is of course sus-
pended. We have heard Of no new case OF the
disease in that neighborhood for some days past