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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
a Ne,r Organization.

A German paper called the Free Press, pub
llshed at Philadelphia, divulges the fact that a
new secret political organization is in the process
of formation. The name of the new party is the
know Something's" and. as might be inferred,
it will be- the opponent of the "Know Nothings."
The Press says the party will soon have wide
spread rami6cations and control considerable in
fluence. Both native born and German citizens
are said to be actively and tremendously employ
ed in securing for this organization solid and du-
rable basis So far as the principles Of the party
are made known they appear to be for the most
part decidedly sOcialistic and infde.
We suppose there are comparatively few sen
timenls which we entertain in common with
philosopher Brownson," of the Catholic Re-
view. But there is one recently expressed by
him in which we fully concur, viz: that danger
to our institutions from the influence ofloreigners
is chiefly to be apprehended from the socialists
and infidels of Europe who flock to our shores
The people who come to us from abroad pro-
claiming ultra democratic opinions, and war to the
knife against "Jesuitism," are generally desper-
ately hostile to all religion and every form Orwell
regulated civil government. The movement al
luded to above show that these men are combi-
ming for the purpose of carrying out their profess
ed principles. How they shall be met and their
plans frustrated, is a question which we are not
prepared 10 answer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
Cholera Mt the Tunnel.

Some eight or ten cases of cholera occurred last
week at the Blue Ridge Tunnel, among The Irish
laborers, about half Of which proved fatal The
disease appeared in violent form, and ran It's
course in a very short time. We have heard of
no new case within the last four or FIVE days.
One of the laborers came to Waynesborough and
was laid up there with the disease, but at the last
account he was convalesceRt.
Since the above was put in type, we have seen
letter written on Monday last by a gentleman
at the mountain to his friend in this place. The
writer says there have been fourteen cases. On
Monday week two or three persons died, on
Wednesday four or five, and on Sunday one--in
all about eight. Some three or four patients are
in fair way to recover. The disease is confined
to the six eight shanties situated on the ravlne
running from near the top of the mountain at Rock
fish Gap to the Eastern mouth of the Tunnel, a
distance of sixty to a hundred yards, and is hence
attributed to some local cause. Two persons from
the infected district brought the disease to the
Western side Of the mountain, and one of them
died. No case has originated in the neighbor-
hood, out of the locality described.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
Nrnnns nf Caledonia.

The last Number of the North British feVle"
\ contains an Interesting article On the Union VIII"
ENGLAND and Scottish Nationality, called 'oFth
the recent movement in Edinburg Tor the Vlnoi-
cation of Scottish rights. An association has bee"
formed Of an the principal men OF tue cou"',y
without rerard To religious or political party di'-
(erences. whose object is to agia:e the question Oh
reform. This Association has published de'ait-
ed statement of Scottish grievances trom WHICH
it appears that the evils Of centazatlon are very
seriouelv felt in that country In reference to
ronrosent,tiou in Parliament, Scotland is entitled,
on any conceivable principle, to about twenty
members more than she has. Under the heao Vi
,.Nerlccted Administration" the statement says
that Scottish charitable Institutions, the police,
nnblc bnildinus. and other interests OF the coun-
try are greatly neglected. But the most uagra"'
grievance appears in conneXlon with the revenue
The revenue Of Scotland for the year ending 1907
WAS &c. 1854 .So4. OF this only 800, OO0--were
expended in Scotland, including cost ofcollectlon,
Salaries &c., leaving surplus of .(b4,oU4,
transmitted to England and spent onimperal Pur-
poses. The gross revenue of Ireland during the
same year was f4 O0O,6Si. 0fthis sS,o4T ,l54
were spent in Ireland tho balance sent to Eng
land being only .fl59, SAT, Mr.. Dove, the au'
thor OF this statement, said at recent meeting IN
GLASGOW. that he had ''never read OF country
nor ever heard Of one, out of which so much mo-
new was extracted. No conquest, pillage, or ex-
tortion ever succeeded in getting as much money
out of any country, as the British Exchequer gels
out of Scotland7 1t might be matter OF PRIDE
to Scotland. in certain circumstances, adds the
writer in the North British, ''thus to be the most
maopiGcent contributor to the cause liberalization
as represented by the activity of Great Britain IN
the world: but it is too bad to be tleeced, ana
snubbed and called stingy at the same time"
The Review admits fully that great advanta-
res have accrued to Scotland from the Union,
and does not advocate Repeal. The principal
measures of remedy as yet proposed are the IN
crease of Parliamentary representations, and the
appointment of Scottish Secretary of State but
local Legislatures and system similar to our
plan of confederation are limited at. The North
British warmly eulogzes this plan, and thinks
that Scotland having taken the lead, England,
Wales. and Ireland will profit by the movement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
The Affair at Sam Juan.

We publish elsewhere in this paper pretty
full account of the recent transactions at San
Juan, in Nicaragua. The conduct Of Capt. Htl-
Inns, acting as he declared in accordance with in
structions from Washington, is very justly cen
sured by large and respectable portion Of the
press. Even admitting that Capt. Smith killed
the boatman in May last, in self defence, which
is by no means certain, and that Mr.. Borland acted
properly when he prevented the arrest OF the for
mer it would seem that there is no sufficient apol
ogy for the harsh measures adopted. The chief
grievance which the Cyane was sent out TO re-
dress was the indignity offered to Mr.. Borland.
But this gentleman, although United States Min
lister to Central America, was nothing more than
private individual at San Juan; the people
there knew him only as an American citizen, and
the injuries which he received in the general me-
lee could not be regarded as indignities offered to
the United States. Yet a vessel of war has 10
tally destroyed the town and reduced the popula-
ton, alike the innocent and the guilty, to state
Of utter restitution The facts present a case not
at all creditable to our Government, and the coun
try is subjected to the imputatlon of bullying and
tyrannizing over weak and defenceless cummu-
nifty. The Baltimore Patriot pithily remarks, as
the President is "splin' for a fight, "and has
been shaking his fist under the nose of Queen Is
abella without any belligerant results, we are not
surprised that he has at last found 'foemen wor-
thy of his steel IN the palm leaf shantes of Mica
ragua."
The Patriot further shows the impoicy of the
course pursued. The people OF this country are
greatly dependent upon the local governments Of
the Isthmus of Central America for right of free
transit, and an overbearing disposition on our part
may cause them to withhold those privileges
which are indispensable to the proper enjoyment
Of our distant possessions. Citizens Of the United
States, moreover, were involved in the common
ruin at San Juan, and will doubtless lay before
Congress large claims for damages.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
Flour and GRAIN nIarket.

The last market reports from Richmond quote
prime red aud white wheat at Sl.70 to $l.75
with very little offered and the market not fully
OPEN. Very little flour, also, was in market
New superfine is quoted at $50 TO 50; old, So to
$50. In Baltimore, the market was dull last
week. Howard Street flour was offered at So,
without finding buyers Retail sales made at
ISL. A lot of City Mills, choice quality, sold at
As family and extra at So to So The large
quantity Of wheat offered caused material de-
cline in prices. Sales were made at $l.30 to
Sl.S5, according to quality. AT New York, on
the 2Sth, an advance of l2s cents per barrel on
Southern flour was reported. Sales of the first
lot Of new flour from Petersburg were made at
1915. Other kinds were sold at 81 to $6.75.-
Wheat was firm, with sales of red Missouri at
$3.50.
We have received circular from New York,
ststing that complaint has been made there of the
bad condition of much Of the flour coming from
Virginia. A difference of IS to so cents per bar
rel is claimed by purchasers in consequence Of the
bad packages or barrels. The Commission NIer
chants recommend heavier slaves and head Ii
ninr. 1t may be well for our millers to attend to
the matter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02


At his residence near Lexington, Tuesday evening
his age.
-t Tribute OF Respect.
At special meeting Of Shcmeriah Division No 81,
Sons of Temperance convened July 18th, le5f the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions unanimously a.
dopted
Whereas it has pleased luighty God, in his all wise
providence TO from midst in the morning ct
fife our esteemed Brother, Parks NJ Childrcs who from
the organization Of our Division this place. has been
jealous and unycldng advocate, his brethren dcsir
keep his yrtuous memory ever green in our hearts,
therefore resolved,
That we cherish with fond but melancholy rccol.
lections, the many and amiabc qualities which adorned
the character of late Brother, who BY his upr gbt
conduct as a citizen and sterling integrity as a Son oil
TEMPERANCE, had secured the confidence and esteem oil
the Order OF which he was worthy and jealous mem
Der, and Of the community in which he lived.
Resolved, That while the ties of nature cause 10
mourn over his departure, may nevertheless be
checrcd by bordering DER his memory, and say, well
done thou good and faithful servant, thy cpitaph writ
ten high on the tablet OF thy cause.
Resolved, That this evening at O'Clock, deposit
his remains in the tomb with the usual honors.
Resolved. That as a mark of esteem and respect
for departed merit the usual badge OF mourning
30 days
Resolved, That deeply sympathisc with the bcrelt
friends, and more especially with the afflicted luther,
who appears have endure than usually falls 10
the LOT Of man.
Resolved That copy ofhcsc resolutions be presented
to the friends Of deceased brother, and copy be-
forwarded 10 each of the Editors of S'aton for pubca
ton. L. T. d. FAULCONER. co,,n,;,,o
rI re J. c. MYERS, ''''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

NJ Our friend Of the Charlottesville Advocate
has become very wrathy over our announcement
that passenger car, in connexion with the freight
train. was to run between Waynesborough ana
Staunton. for the accommodation of local travel
and makes sundry filings at the selfimportance OF
the latter place. We beg leave to remind our
friend that he has done as much to pitt our town
as all the papers published here put together, and
to inform him that the citizens of Waynesborough,
and not those of Staunton, petitloned for the ac-
commodation alluded to. Ifhe wants an extra
car to Everettsvio we shall not object, and it he
won't be satisfied with that we will have the
Baldwin" hitched on to Charlottesville and the
wh,le town hauled over to Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
For Tie Spectator.
New YORK, July 22, 1854.

Gentlcmen: In answer to many inquiries, per-
nit me to say through yonr columns, that have
made'an arrangement with the eminent publish
ers, the Messrs. Appleton, Of this city, for the I'M
mediate publication Of my brothers. new book
Party Leaders-the compositors are now hard at
work at the MS, and that the book will be out in
4 month or six weeks.
It may be interesting to my brothers. friends to
know that he sailed from this port day before YES
tcrday, in the mail steamer Empire City, for
California; he goes there TO reside permanently.
lie has formed partnership for the practice OF
his profession in ST. Francisco, with two Of the
most distinguished lawyers in California who
have realized immense fortunes in the last year.
Very respectfully. c. &. BALDWIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

CAPT. HoLLIYs' IYsrRUcrIoNs-Capt. Hol-
Inns is said is have faithfully carried out his in
structions, and no more, In the destruction Of
Greytown. The Washington correspondent OF
the New York Tribune states the following as
the purport Of his Instructions:
He was ordered first to demand an apology
from the town, and the payment of $24.0O0 IN
Identification for the destruction. in 1875. OF
shed at Punta Arenas, belonging to the Transit
Company-a sum fixed by White. II these de
mands were complied with, he was next to re:
quire the surrender of the parties who insulted
BorIand, in order that they might be personally
punished for that offence But If the authorities
and people of San Juan should absolutely refuse
these satisfactons to Borand and the Transit
Company. then Mr.. Hollins was to open his bat
teries and lay the place in ruins Previous to
this, however, he was to take every precauon
to avoid bloodshed by the bombardment. The
burning was not explicitly ordered, but was left
in his discretion, 10 be done if necessary to the
destruction of the place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
The Kaow-Nothlnss and Religion.

A New York correspondent of the National In
telgencer says, the outside impression that the
Know. Nothings are hostile to the Roman Catho ic
religon,is altogether erroneous. A leading politi
clan from New Orleans had informed the writer
that the most jealous members of the order in
Louisiana are the Catholic Creoles, which certain
~ would not be the case were their religion and
its professors the objects of denunciation by the
association. The Know Nothings are said 10 OPP
pose Roman Catholic politics, which often assume:
the name of the Roman Catholic religion, but is
wholly different thing. So far as regards thei
action in connexion with religion, the object of The
Know-Nothings appears to be to prevent it from
being brought as an element into the pOlitica
questions Of the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

WE will introduce to the citizens Of Stanton, Bakors
w. celebrated PREMIUM BITTERs, which all
the Druggists of the city of Richmond admit TO be
of the most popular Medicines before the pub
lie, for the of Dyspepsia, Nervous Headache Cho
ic Pains, Dyscntery and Bowel Complaints. In week
and dcbilitated females there is nothing TO equal the
ready mode that il has in strengthening the whole sys
tenn If any medicine deserved its title in full, 1t
is Bakers celebrated Premium Bittcrs. Since the in
PRODUCTION of this Medicine which about ten years
ago, the proprietor has received in and about the city
ofRchmond, over 1000 CERTIFICATES, where
it has made permanent in the above named dis
eases. Should you become acquainted with It's SUI
pcrior virtue in various complaints you will never he
without it in your families To be had at the Drug
Store Oft p s. J. b. EsKRIDoE, Staunton and BIBB
& wills, Charlottesville. July l9, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
Sale of Personal prorertv.

HAVlNG disposed OF my real estate, will of
r. fer at public sale at my residence. the fol-
lowing property: A number Of Horses Mules and
Coils, (among them are two extra fine young hors-
es.( about 30 head of Cattle. Hogs and Sheep,
Farming Utensils, all the various aud desirable
articles of Household AMI Kitchen Furniture used
by house keeper. Also quantity Of Rye and
Old Corn The sale will take place on Friday
The 25lh day of August.
TERMS.-All sums under five dollars. cash
- tboye that sum. six months credit the purcka.
ser giving uudoubird Srrnry.
GEO. ". CRAWFORD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

THE PROPOSED AMALGAMATToNP ARTY.-The
New Bedford Mercury, Wing paper, with a
strong tinclure of Abolitionism, has scatbng
article on the late Worcester Amalgamation
Convention, which it says was the old Free Soil
Convention over again.
The leading men Of the Wing party were not
there. They were not there because they
had no faith in the movement, because they had
no confidence in its promoters and its puffers, be-
cause they did not please to go to Worcester 10
hear their party denounced, because they believed
that by adherance to that party they could most
etiectually serve the cause of sound Legislation,
because they were not ready to commit themselves
10 any narrow and sectional creed, and because
they totally differed from the leading spirits Of
the Convention upon almost every question OF
State policy"
The decided tone of the New Bedford paper in
opposition to the Amalgamation Scheme. says the
New York Journal of Commerce, adds another
item to the mass of evidence which reaches us
from every quarter, that the attempt will be a
miserable failure-whelher made at Worcester or
Saratoga; that the Wing party will not consent
to be merged in Free Soism and Free Soism
will continue to be what it always has been, a
humbug and an abortion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

o. There is an old saying that "self-praise is
no recommendation" Acting upon this maxim,
we have never pulled ourselves and have seldom
published any of the numerous compliments our
paper has received from its patrons in various
parts of the country. We cannot forbear, howev-
er, publishing the following extract from letter
just received:
"By the way, there is no paper of the very
many we receive, which my children ask after 50
eagerly as certain to contain just what they IKE
to read, and which value more to read myself,
ar nut into their hands,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
BALrIMoRE CATTLE MARKET.

Week ending Friday, July 2s.-We have to note
this week further decline in the quotations for y, ef
since the date Of last report. The offerings at The
scales Monday pretty large about $50 head be-
ing at market Of this number l6D head were driven
Philadelphia, 100 were left unsold and the bal.
(550 head) were sold city butchers At pr ca
ranging from 1925 10 81. p on the hoof equal Ia
$3.50 $50 nett and averaging 1918 gioss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

PRoposED Sale OF RUSSIAN AMERICA TO THE
UNITED SrATEs.-lt is confidently stated that
dispatches from the Russian Government arrived
in the Pacific. offering to sell to the United States
the whole of the Russian territory in North a
nerica, comprising the western coast of the CONT
nent from the Arctic Ocean TO Observatory Inlet
in lat So, on the Pacific, and extending inland as
far as long. 63 deg. This territory comprises the
best whaling stations on the Northern Pacific, and
if annexed to the United States would give toour
whalers important advantages. lis possession
would secure to us the whole western coast of A
merca. from the Arctic to the Mexican boundary,
with the exception of that portion belonging to
Great Britain, lying between 40 degrees and "a
degrees 40 minutes, say some three hundred and
fifty miles. Russia's motive in selling is no
doubt. to dvest hersefof territory that she cannot
defend. and which she knows will be seized by
the English cruisers if not transferred to the Uni
ted States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

ANNEXATION OF THE SANDWICH ISLANDS TO
THE UNITED STATEs.-The San Francisco E.
vening Journal gives the following important ru-
NOR
A private communication from resident of the
Sandwich Islands conveys the assurance. that the
rough draft of project, for the annexation of the
Sandwich Islands to the American Union, has
been sanctioned by King Kamehalnehe and
his advisers, and will go forward to Washington
Inv the next mail steamer. Our informant did not
consider himself at liberty to disclose any partlcu-
lars relating to the matter, but enterans no gueS-
tim of the substantial correctness of the main fact
communicated The inception of this project is
due to the opening of Japan ports to American
commerce, and the changed relation of Russia,
France, and England, in the Pacific. In view oil
the former event, the Sandwich Islands are most
desirable and valuable territory, for either OF The
ruling powers in the Pacific, and their acquisition
BY the American Union is invested with degree
Of Importance not previously recognized
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02


MOVEMENTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CUBA.
"A despatch from Washington on Thursday last
says:
The signs Of the times indicate great and i'm
portant events in embryo. In March last the
President sent documents relating to the Spanish
difficulty to the House of Representatives, &C
companed by message asking for enlarged
powers 10 redress grievances. The documents
and message have since rested quietly with the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, that body finding
nothing in the papers to justify hasty Legislation
or anything that could not be easily arranged by
negotiation From that time it is thought that
the Administration has desired to have another
war message, but no opportunity has offered until
recent movements in Spain seemed TO open the
way for an easy acquisition of Cuba, by purchase
or seizure. for redress OF grievances.
The recent movement of Mr.. Singleton to call
upon the President for information, and that of
Mr.. Barksdale for an appropriation, OF ten
millions ofdoars, to be placed at the disposal oil
the President. is thought to be part OF plan to
get another war message, and place the Presl-
dent in position to negotiate tor or selze CUBA,
as circumstances might dictate. with the SlO,-
10000 at his disposal, and the already organized
fillibusers, shrewd observers OF events think the
latter course would be pursued.
The late period of presenting these resolutions
by intimate friends of the President, when the
House is on the eve of adjournment, and hurried
with business, is looked upon with surprise as
intended to spring trap ofsome kind at the close
of the session. The course of the House shows
that body has moderated in tone in Spanish mat
tiers, and exhibits decided conservatism In Cuban
affairs. 1t is expected that the movement Will be
pressed before the close of the session IN some
form, but those best informed think thatall efforts
to extend the power of the President during the
recess will fail.
The recsnt Russian treaty meets with much
favor there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

O. Mr.. John e. Frey, of this county has been
appointed State student in the University Of
Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

lJ- The prevalence Of incorrect notions upon the sub
iect of medicine, is great of misery. Medical
practice should be governed by principles cautiously de-
duccd from the contributions Of long experience aud
close observations. How important them that no med
cine should be taken by invalids, unless it emanates
from the hands of men Of talent, judgment, and the
strictest probty Hollands German Bitters prepared
by DR.. c. NJ Jackson Philadelphia, is preparation
emanang from one of the celebrated practitioners
Of modern times and ono Of the greatest medical writer's
Germany ever produced. This article is now in ablc
hands, evidence that the article prepared caro-.
fully and skilfuy is producing the effect the original
inventor intended. 1t is used by many Of the leading
practitioners Of Philadelphia in Of debility Of tho
digestive organs and hillary apparatus and the diseases
arising thcreom. We therefore recommend this med
icine to suffering invalids. July 26, 1854.