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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
Indian Territories,

An interesting movement has been made in
Congress in respect to the south western Indians.
Mr. johnson, of Arkansas, from the Senale's In
dian Committee, has reported bill 10 organize
three Indian Territories, under the titles Of Chah-
lahkeo, Muscogee, and Chahta, with view tc
facilitate the civilization of certain tribes by Civ
ing them regular government. The bill refuses
the right of citizenship to white men in either OF
the Territories, except those who intermarry with
Indian women or engage in agricultural pursuits.
The object proposed by the bill commends it
self to the humanity and magnanmity of our
Government. The Indians have been driven from
cation, and now another flood of white population
has set in from the west; between the two, the
aborigines of the country are threatened with en-
tire destruction 1t is certainly high time for the
their Condition, and to punish and restrain the
lawless whites. That the Indians are savage and
cruel, is no excuse for the barbarities practised
upon them by those who are more enlightened
We form treaties with them, which the whites
in every instance, according to Gen. Houston, are
the first 10 break. Then the Indians retaiate up
on the frontier settlers or travelling emigrants,
and the Government is called upon to commence
a war of determination. A few months ago the
country was shocked by the account of the mas
sacre on the western plains of Capt Gunniscn
and party, by banI of Utahs; recent report
states that the savages were stimulated to The act
by the ruthless murder of one Ct their number by
another party Of white men. Such is the history
of almost every outrage of which the Indians are
guilty The late report Of the Superintendent in
California, is narrative of injuries practised upon
these miserable people which exceeds in atrocity
anything ever charged against them. Mr. john
sons bill promises much good so far as it extends,
and we are pleased to learn that it is fayorably
received at Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
The Temporary Track.

The Locomotive "Frederick Harris" assembled
the western slope Of the mountain, distance OF
two miles, in fifteen minutes, upon her first trial
trip. The descent on the eastern side, two miles
and half, was accomplished in twenty fire min
utes. Returning, the entire trip from Greenwood
to Waynesborough, a distance of ten miles and a
half, was made in one hon ,.een minutes
We gather these particulars from letter adj
dressed to Col. Fontaine by Mr. Ellet, and pub
lshed in the Penny Post. MIR. E. expresses the
opinion that the run from Greenwood to Waynes-
borough, in the ordinary working of the road, may
be accomplished with the passenger trains in an
hour and half, and with the freight trains in
two hours. He pronounces the road across the
mountain in good condition and as permanent
as any in the State. All that it needs for its sue
cesslul working is good machinery and careful men
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
"Rus IL, Tribe"

\ We, the Junior, are now enjoying the pleas
lures of country life within city reach" and
might. if we saw fit, bore our gn,,d readers with d
series of inspd epsiles, detailing the common
place circumstances incident to such mode Of
existence. We would have Willis letters from
I"ldlewild" as models, and could save ourselves a
deal OF Trouble in the way of manufacturing edi-
torial, by talking endlessly of birds, and bees
and butterflies, and flowers, and telling the same
tale over every two weeks. There are many in.
cldentS in the every day life of the ''sulitary
horseman" who may be frequently seen '.wend-
ing lis way" to and from his country hume, that
might be 50 dressed up as to make quite respec.
table figure in print. To what an infinite extent
might he spin out on paper the endless variety of
his own reflections. and with how much pleasure
to himself and profit 10 his readers, might he en-
patiate upon the character, and appearance and
conversations of those with whom he meets upon
the way! How graphically he might describe
the startling of his steed at the falling of leaf
the chipping ola grass-hopper with what pride
might he dwell upon his own presence of mind
and equestrian skill in the perilous situation.-
Sometimes, too, ho prefers to walk through the
forests and fields Especially when squirrels and
grass hoppers are pleuty) and as he finds in Ma
ture abundant food for reflection, so he might find
countless themes for discourse The babblino
brook and the nosy water fall the gentle breeze
and the stormy March winds; the tender spre of
of grass and the sturdy monarch of the forest,
these and a hundred other things, would furnish
good texts from which to preach long and prosy
sermons. But we do not design thus to afict
our readers. We only wish to let them know
what we could do in case of an emergency-
When accidents cease to happen on railroads aud
steamboats,, and the proceeds of the public lands
are distributed among the States, we may be
forced to break in upon perfect magazine of top
les which we are now storing away in memory.
But, pretaces asde,it is nice way Of living
"this country life within city reach" With ten
thousand year, handsome pheton and span
Of fire bays, it would be positively enchanting
After the business and hustle of the day, the calm
quietude of the country is refreshing to mind and
body. 1t is worth long ride, or long walk Ell
her, to witness the gorgeous sunsets of the coun-
try. A man feels better, fares better, sleeps bet
ter, is better in the country than in town. Its
influence is refining, purifying, enrolling. And
in everything that tends to make the country a
greeabe, we know of no more desirable section
than our own beautiful and fertile Valley of Viz
ginia and nowhere can be found more refined and
cultivated society, better living, larger fire places
or warmer fires than at the residence of an old
Augusta farmer. Ifany one doubts the truth of
what we say, let him try, as we have, business
in town and home in the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
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Il Memorable Event.
Passage of the Blue Ridge by the Passenge
Cars and their Arrival at strunto,,.

Passage OF the Blue Ridge by tile Passengei
! Cars and their Arrival at staunton.
| On Monday last the passenger cars crossed ih,
Blue Ridge over the temporary track with safety
and arrived IN Stanton about half past SIX o.
clock. We understand that the trip from Green
wood to Siaunton. distance oftweaty- two miles
was made in two hours. When once rightly un
der way, they will reach Stanton in time for dir.
ner
The cars reached Stanton at an hour Whei
they were not expected, or they would have re-
ceved welcome worthy Of an event so long
anxiously awaited, andso important to the people
of Augusta. Verify it did seem wonderful to SEE
the iron-horse flying with his train along the hill
sides upon which we were wont to play in school
boy days. and exciting it was, in the highest de-
gree to hear the shrill whistle of the locomotive
reverberating through the streets of old Staunton
VI course it walked people up, ard crowds rushed
from all quarters to get peep at ''the elephant
Some there were who had never before seen
passenger car, aud they looked on with admiration
and amazement; while others, to whom 1t was
familiar sight, gazed at 1t with an inquring stare,
as if they wished to say, where did you come
from ! and 'chere are. you going to! There were
not few who apparently regarded it as thing
of life, approaching Il with the utmost caution and
touching even its exterior with extreme tender
ness. Several handsome oninibuses had been pro-
yided for the occasion, but the cars came in with
such rush that the drivers didn't have time 10
hitch up. Our good friends, the proprietors Of the
Hotels, awe the passengers an apology.
Strange as il is TO see a train of cars in our
midst, it is stranger still to think that on their
way hither they have actually surmounted that
great barrier to trade and travel, the Blue Ridge
Ten years ago any one bad predicted such an
event, he would have been regarded as insane by
nine-tenths of the population, and perhaps been
consigned upon tana clamosd,to one of the cells of
the Lunatic Asylum from which the inmates now
gaze daily upon the passing cars. 1t is in
deed splendid Triumph wonderful achieve
ment-that ought TO immortaize the names of the
accomplished engineers, whose genius conceived
the idea of crossing over while others were boring
through the Blue Ridge, and by whose energetic
labors the work has been SO soon and 50 success
fully accomplished. Their names will live in
the history of Virginia alongside the "Knights
of the Golden Horse hoe"-the first white men
who ever crossed the Blue Ridge, and penetrated
the Valley of Virginia.
We learn that the cars will not run regularly
to Stanton until the lst of April. BY that time,
however, our people will have the full benefit of
a railroad conneXion with he best markets of Vir
ginia. Three cheers for steam!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
A SUGGESTION.

Few things would be more desirable in any
county than to possess complete documentary
history of Virginia, at all times accessible to the
people This would be furnished to great ex-
tent by a complete set of the journals of the two
houses of the General Assembly, and the accom-
panying documents. To supply this desideratum
to the county OF Augusta, we respectfully propose
that the gentleman who have from time to time
represented the county in either branch of the
Legislature shall deposit in the office of the Clerk
of the County Court, for public use, the journals
and documents which they have received during
their public service Taken separately they are
Of little value, but in the aggregate they would
be of great importance to any one seeking to I'M
derstand the legislation Of the State. Each mem
Der would therefore purchase at cheap rate the
right to have access to the whole series, by the
donation to the public of his particular Journal
1t is apprehended that many may have been lost
already. but by adopting timely measures to res
cue what remain from destruction, valuable COL
lection may still be secured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
Orange and Alexandria railroad.

The Alexandria Sentinel learns from good au-
thority, that the cars on this road will run up to
Gordonsyille on the 10Th inst. The passenger
cars on the Central road are now running to
Staunton, and we thus have continuous line of
railroad from Stanton TO Alexandria. This will
doubtless be the great route to the North Any
of our citizens who may wish to take jaunt, can
jump in the cars in the morning, and reach Wash
ington in time for late dinner, or early supper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
,.,os,s 10 benevolent objects.

Mr.. Nelson, whose death was announced in our
last paper, left the sum of two Thousand dollars In
trust to the Rev. VIM Brown, Pastor of Augusta
Church Congregation, to be appropriated as fol-
lows: 500 for the distribution of Bibles and
Tesaments $500 TO the Board Of Foreign Mis-
sions of the Presbyterian Church; $500 for the
support of Domestic Missions in Western Virgin
ia; $500 to the Colportcur Cause in Virginia ;
and $500 for the distribution of Tracts and Books
of the Presbyterian Board of Publication in the
Valley of the Mississippi.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
Gale or Town Lots.

The valuable lot adjoining Mr.. William Kim
news residence, and known as the "Matthews'
lot," has been purchased by Mr.. Kinney. of MIR.
Moncure, of Richmond, for the sum Of. four thou
sand dollars.
Mr.. NJ w. Crawford has purchased of the
Corporation of Stauntoa, the Market House and
lot, for which we understand he paid t,eentysir
hundred dollars 1t is the intention of the Corpo-
ration to purchase market place in some conve-
nient locality, and build market-house upon the
most approved plan. We learn that Mr.. Craw-
ford's design is to convert the old market-house
into livery stable "a thing, by the way, very
much needed in Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

TIE PRoHIBrToRY LTaUoR LAW IN MAssA :
cHUsETrs-As has already been annouced by the
telegraph, the Supreme Judicial Court Of Massa-
chuselts has pronounced unconstitutional the sec
ton Of tho prohbtory liquor law which provided
for the seizure and confscaton Of liquor offered
for sale in contravenion Of the provision of the
law. The opinion was delivered by Chief Justice
Shaw. and is understood to lie from his pen. 1t
recognises the right of the Legislature ID pass
restrictive laws but decides that the right means
must be adopted to secure the desired end The
Boston Journal says that the decision is of the ut
mos, importance asalfectng the practical operation
of important and distinctive provisions Of the
lignor law and report Of The opinion having been
informally brought to the notice ofthe Legislature,
the House Immediately appointed committee to
consider the expediency of changing the law so as
10 make its provisions conform TO the constitution
-BaAinoie .lmerican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

"THE Know NoTHISGs. "-On the 18th Of
March a new daily Native American paper was
started in the city of New York, called the New
York Daily Budget, edited by Mr.. Harrington,
and emblazoned (for a motto) with Washington
celebrated order, in an hour of peril, "Put none
but Americans on guard to night" Some 40, O0O
'Natives" and .'Know Nothngs," it is said, have
pledged themselves to give one dullar each toward
the publishing fund, besides subscribing to The pa
per. The Native ''organzed" element is assn
ming formidable shape in New York New Jer-
sey and Pennsylvania, particularly. Its aim, ii is
said, is to reduce foreign, adopted citizens, TO
more modest attitude; TO keep our schools open 10
the reading Of the Bible; 10 establish and keep a
live more thoroughly American feeling, and to
secure to Americans BORN, the hume government
and foreign representation of the republic. Many
of our leading public men. says the New York
correspondent Of the Charleston Standard, are afl
lated with this party, and its ranks altogether are
sturdy and intelligent. The turnout Of the Ma
tives. in spite of the bad travelling, was very large
on Washington's birth day. Over eight thousand
crowded Castle Garden, and listened TO fiery
ration from Mr.. Broome, Of Pennsylvania. Wash
ingtons birth day was, altogether, never before so
well, or 50 generally celebrated"
The composition of American society and the
genius ofour government forbid organizations based
upon social distinctions, and national or genealogl-
cal origin Combinations either of. or against,
foreign born citizens are alike detrimental and dan
gerous to the government and the public peace
We know but one safe or just rule-and that is to
regard and treat all as American citizens, who are
such, either by birth or choice. and extend to
them all the privileges and protection Of our ma
tionaity, so long as they obey the laws. We are
all too newly sprung up from foreign descent and
our society too largely composed ofthe naturalized
element to indulge the preiudices or impose the
restrictions witch obtain in the arisiocratc gov
ernmeurs, and etiete societies of Europe
brg Trginiam.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

A gentleman who lives in full view of the rail
road, informs us that two hand cars were kept in
motion on the track almost the entire day last Sab
bath week, for the amusement ofpersons Wrought
to have been at home. 1t is astonishing that pa
rents and masters should allow their children and
servants to run at large on the Sabbath, to engage
in all sorts of mischief and wickedness, without
any regard to the sacred character of the day.
We hope that those who have charge of the hand
cars the railroad, will prohibit the use of them
on the Sabbath for the future.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

A meeting Of the citizens Of this place was held
in the Presbyterian Church en- Sunday night last,
to form County Bible Society. After an ad-
dress by Thomas J. Niche, Esq, constitution
was adopted, and the following gentlemen were
elected officers for the ensuing year: l. j. Niche,
President; w. NJ. Tate, First Vice President ;
A. Nj. Simpson, Second Vice-President George
Baylor, Treasurer; d. A. Kayser, Corresponding
Secretary and H. NJ Bell, Recording Secretary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
London Quarterly.

We have received the London Quarterly Re-
view for January, and find it a number of more
than usual interest. The contents are: |. Life
and Works of Gray, 2. Humbodt's Cosmos-Si-
derial Astronomy, 8. The Missions of Polynesia, 4
NJ. Guizot, 5. Religion of the Chinese Rebels, 6
Castren's Travels among the Laps, 7. Memoirs o.
King Joseph, s. Turkey and Russia.
Repubshed by Leonard Scott s Co., New
York. See advertisement in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

AMERICANS IN THE EUROPEAN WAR.-A Par
is correspondent of the New York Tribune says,
that twenty young American sawbones, while
studying in Paris. have volunteered to aid the
Russians with their unpracticed skill. This,
though nominally in favor of Russia,may be great
w to the advantage of Turkey.
The correspondent writes
81 may mention. rs Characteristic OF American
promptitude. that nearly-all the twenty doctors
volunteered for Russian campaign within ten
minutes of the first proposal made to that effect
by one Of their number, at the close of one of NJ
Colla's lectures on embryology. On the other
hand some Americans have already gone land seve-
raj are going from here to-day on their way 10 the
Turkish camp. Among the latter are Col. Mac
pruder, who distinguished himsefn the Mexican
war; Mr.. Quincy Shaw, Of Boston; and his bro
tber-in-law, Mr.. William b. Green, late an indie
pendent Unitarian clergyman at West BrQokileld,
Mass.
Col. Macgruder is absent from the army on
leave, and the report says, is about to proceed to
the seat of war in the East as member Of the
staff of the French General chief. He is a
native of Albemarle county, in this State. we
should think it question whether an officer OF
the United States army had the right to voIun-
teer against a nation with which we are at peace
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
Disiinguished Arrival.

We learn from number of our exchanges that
Spring has arrived. She came almost too soon tur
the fruit. For few weeks we have had delight
full weather, with occasional cold mornings and
white frosts. We presume that the fruit has a.
ready been injured TO some extent, and fear that
it will be entirely destroyed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

SHAMEFUL OUTRAeE.-On Thursday afternoon
last, about o'clock, Miss Mcneil, daughter Of
Gen. John Mcneil, deceased, aud niece of Presi.
dent Pierce, was met in one of the public str, els
OF Washington by ruffian, knocked down, ard
robbed OF her purse, containing about thirty dol
lars' certificates OF stocks amounting to about two
thousand dollars, and valuable diamond pin
The blow was 50 severe that she was rendered
nsenslble and whilst in this condition was robbed.
She was not, however, dangerouy injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

Or Mr.. Alexander Montgomery, II Spruce
Street, n. Y, publisher of the .Nqgasine Of .an,
Popular Educator, &C., requests US to say, that
owing to the destruction by fire of his establish
ment, the March numbers of his publications have
been delayed. He hopes to be able in shcrt
time to supply the numbers to subscribers and
others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-The Dispatch under.
stands that an appeal will be made TO the citizens
of Richmond in behalf Of an additional subscrin.
ton of 100 900 to the capital stock of the Cen
trail Railroad Company, for the purpose of assist
ing the Company out Of the difficulties in which.
they have been left by The failure of the Lccsla-
ture TO increase their capital stock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

Mr.. FILLMoRE.-Mr. Fillmore arrived at Louis.
vile on The 10th. He was received at the denot
by a large concourse OF citizens, and escorted
through the principal streets. He was to part,ke
of public dinner the same day, and leave for the
South in the evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

GOLD MINES OF CALToRNIA.-There is some
reason to suppose that the gold mines of California
will, after while cease, to be productive =
Statements are published showing the exports Of
gold from that country to be considerably less now
than year ago, notwithstanding the advantages
of experience and of improved machinery ior
MINING
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

TOBACCO CHEwERs, BEWARE Besides The
poison contained in the weed itself, many of oor
tobacco chewers are absorbing into their systems
an oxide of ead-the same which kills so MANY
painters and parayses Others Lead foil is cbean.
er than tin foil, and some of those who put 10 to-
bacco for chewing. use the former instead of the
latter: The counterfeit may be known by lis
dark blue or BLUSH color, whereas tin foil is near
~ white. Tobacco chewers who do not wish TO
absorb two polsons at once, will do well to profit
by this caution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

GJ- All persons indebted to the Spectator office
for subscription, advertising. or job work, are re-
queSted to make payment without delay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22
STAUNION SPECTATOR.
APPRENTICE WANTED.

The proprietors of the Spectator Office wish to
obtain youth from fifteen to seventeen years of
age, as an apprentice to the printing business
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

20 In the last century there resided in Rhode
Island man whose parents had bestowed upon
him the. brief name of'Through-mrch Tribnlaliop-
" we en'er-Inio'ihe kingdom-of Heaven CiGpp.-
For shortness, lie was called "'rribbru -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

oo- Col. Il. Digelow Lawrence was recently
married in Doylestowo, Pa, TO daughter of Hon.
Henry Chapman. Col. L., it will be remcmber.
ed, was formerly the husband of Miss Sallie Ward
of Louisville, and was. divorced from her. She
has also married again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

&C. Barnum, it is said. has Lccn nvos,io,,;,n
The affairs Of the Crystal Palace Companv and nd
finding them past cure, will resign Ike prss;J do
cy: It seems that this concern has not only sunk
S6OooO0 OF capital, but got into debt to the ,rue
Of some 100000 more. " '''e 'u"e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

0d~ A new Presbyterian Church is about to be
erected in HarrisOnburg. We learn from the
Register that houses are in great demand in that
village.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

90. AT Convention of Temperance men. held
at Woodstock (Ft) on Monday week. the follow
ing resolution. among others. was adopted:
Resotued, That we believe The cause of tempe
rance has declined since the enactment of the
present stringent laws for its support; and that to
recover the ground already lost by i'll legislation
upon this subject, it is necessary 10 drive The amos
ton altogether from the political arena and to re-
turn to the good old way Of convincing men fine
error OF their ways by the power of reason.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

10 Inc Legislature of Keniucky. at lis recent
session. appropriated $4,000 towards erecting a
monument to the memory of Henry Clay at Ash
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-03-22

W- The Wing State Convention of PennsyI-
wanna has nominated Judge Pollok Of Nolhum.
berland county tor Governor.