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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

New York AND PACIFIC RAILROAD Com
PANY.-Messrs. Robt. J, Walker and r. Butler
King, it is stated have started for Texas for the
securing the grants of land offered by that State to
any Railroad Company which would contract to
build the Pacific Railroad through that State, and
give sufficient guarantees for the performance of
the conditions Of their contract. They are report
ed to carry with them United States Stocks to the
value of $500, 900, to be deposited as security for
its performance, and letters of credit on a New
York Banking house for $3.50, 900, to be used in
carrying on the construction of the first fifty miles
Of the work. If they succeed in making the con-
tract, they estimate that the value of the lands to
be acquired from Texas will ultimately be equal
to the cost of constructing the road all the way to
the Pacific.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

ANOTHER Man KrLLED.-As the evening train
of Cars were coming by Mr.. Joseph Campbel's
in this County, negro man was discovered a
sleep on the track. The distance was so small
when he was seen, it was impossible to stop the
train, before coming up 10 him, and he in
stantly killed. We understand the negro man be,
longed to Mr. VIM. Cowherd, ofthis County. and
was at the time of the accident, employed on the
road as spike driver.
This is the third or fourth negro who has sci
down on the railroad track for the purpose of Ia
king nap, two of whom never walked again in
this world Charlottesville Je6ersoninl Of 18Th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

o. The last number of the Messenger anhoun-
ces that Mr.. II. b. McRobert, gentleman oflit
erary taste aud requirements, has become an asso,
ciatc editor Of that paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

DEATH OF THE NoToRIoUs JoAaUIN.-Ths
Placer ,(California) Democrat thus describes the
death of this celebrated bandit, after a long pur-
suit by a party of Rangers, under Lieut.. Byrnes {:
They Che bandits) were encamped on the
Rio Contura, at its sink. They were mistaken
as to the character of their approaching enemies
surprising the Rangers to be mustang catchers
until Byrues was within fifteen feet ofJoaqun.
to whom he cried out, joaquin, have got you
at last Joaquin made no reply, but immediate
ly mounted beautiful bay mare, and attempted
to ride off. Captain Byrnes shot at him, and sew
eral Others followed suit. A running fight now
took place, Murat retrealed to high bank; three
of the men followed him; his animal was very
fast, until Mr. White shot her in the leg with his
rifle, which so disabled her as prevent her trav
elng. Joaquin now dismounted, threw up his
hand, and cried out in Spanish, Don't shoot again
i am dead lie Immediately fell on his face,
and died almost instantaneous -having received
at least halfa dozen balls in his body. The 9th
ers were fighting in another direction. Three fin
gered Jack and three others were killed, and one
taken to Martinez, where he was hung.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

A VOICE FROM THE NoRTH,-The New York
Herald gives the following significant warning to
its Democratic brethren Of the South: 1.-The
South must either abandon The Administration, or
consent TO the triumph Of the Anti Slavery ALI
auce over the divided Democracy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

New YORK HARD SHE'LL COMMEMORATIVE
Hard Shells of New York, in their State Conven.
ticn at Syracuse, "Wednesday, nominated the Hon.
Greene G. Bronson for Governor, notwithstanding
his letter declining that honor. The following is
a summary of the resolutions adopted:
They re-aflirm adherence to the Platforms of
the Baltimore Conventions of lS4S and 1862; en-
dorse the doctrine of non intervention by Congress
as to the right of The people of the territories to
frame their own laws; approve the recent act of
Congress in regard to Nebraska and Kansas, so
far as it establishes the principal that the people
of the Terrtories may egislaie for their own well
fare; strongly denounce The Administration for in
reference in the local politics of New York, its
palpabe and alarming invasion of State rights,
and its unjuslifiable and undisgused use of its
patronage to control the State elections. The res
olutions also denounce any coalition with other
parties, and pledge their authors to rely upon the
merits of their own party for success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
Central Railroad.

Comparative statements of the receipts, of the
Virginia Central Railroad, during the months of
June 1853 and 1854, show an increase for passen-
ger fare of $4 ,550S9 and for freight an increase
of IS ,234 SIS, making total of $9,865.44.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

o. The cholera is prevailing TO fearful en-
tent at St. Louis, Chicago, and other principal
cities of the country Two hundred and sixteen
persons fell victims to it in St. Louis, during the
week ending on the 10th inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

The BALLOON AscENsIoN.-Mr. Elliott made
his promised balloon ascension from Slash Cot
tage, Hanover county, on Thursday last, and de
scended near Short Pump, in Henrico. In de
scending the balloon lodged in the top of tai
tree, from which the eronaut extricated himsel
with some difficulty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

&C. The President has appointed John 1McKe-
on Attorney of the United States for the Southern
District of New York, in place Of Charles O'Con-
Ut, resigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

&C. The County Court Of Harrison have made
an order submitting the license question to the vo-
tiers. This strikes us as something bran new I'M
der the sun but the ageis progressive, and be-
fore long we may hear of the Courts consulting
the people in reference to all matters which the
law requires them to decide.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19
Old Times.

In the year 1910, the population of Augusta
County was l4,33S; of Staunton ,225; Of
Waynesborough $50; Of Greenville l62; Of Mid
dlebrook &C. The population of the County in
1850 was "a, 6l0, showing an increase in forty
years, of 10 1862, or upwards of $50 per annum
The present population of Staunton is probably
near $500. The increase of slaves in the coun-
ty, has been upwards of 1000; the increase Of
white males nearly 5000, and the increase of white
females nearly 1000.
The following gentlemen presided over the cor
poration Of Stanton in the year 1911, viz: John
Mcdowell, Mayor Chapman johnson, Recorder
Michael CARRIER, John ID. Greiner, Moses McCue
and John H. Peyton, Aldermen. The Common
Council was composed Of Samuel Clarke, Casper
Yost, Peter Heiskel and Andrew Barry.
We gather these statistics of the past from the
files of the old Republican Farmer, in which we
find many things very interesting "us moderns.' D
o. The Valley Democrat publishes letter
from Mr. Letcher in reference of the failure Oft the
Secretary of War to appoint West Point Cadet
from the 'Tenth Legion" Mr. l.. says the rea,
son for passing over that district sis still unex
planned" lie is evidently good deal nettled a
the Secretary, and intimates that Mr.. Faulkner
also, cherishes no love for him. can Academia
circumstance" however, says Mr.. L., ''has a
last given cadet to our district"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

o. The cholera is prevailing to fearful en-
tent in the island Of Jamaica and at Barbados.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-07-19

| ROMANCE OF RAILROAD SwINDLING.-Ihe
New York correspondent of Boston paper gives
the following account of a circumstance in the
life Of Robert Schuyler, the greatRairoad swind'
! Ter:
SIN regard to the social life of Mr.. Robert
Schuyler, family reasons, it is said, induced him
to propose to his lady-love secret marriage, and
separate establishments in town. They have re-
Gently lived in different houses in 22d street.
More than quarter of century has elapsed since
this arrangement had been made by Mr. Schuy-
Ter, and such had heen the manner Of his life, that
hiSmost intimate personal friends thought he was
bachelor. Some months ago, one of his daugh
tiers being about to be married TO an Episcopal
clergyman, her true name and history were told
her lover, before the final arrangements for the
wedding were made! We often hear it remark
ed that every house has skeleton in it, but In a
house where years of coneealment have been prac-
ticed, there must have been skeleton in every
r9omi The card of Mrs. Robert Schuyler pub
| lshed in the Tribune, was thought by some to be
hoax, but it is doubtless authentic document"
THE FILLlBUsrER MovEMENr-A merchant
of Boston, recently from New Orleans, has hand
ed the editor of the Boston Journal one of the
busters containing the proceedings Of the meet
ings of the Flbusters, which held at the house
of free woman of color. A member of a highly
respectable hardware house presides over the
meetings, which are organized as a committee,
and which are attended by many of the leading
merchants and members of other professions in
New Orleans. There is no secret about the mai
ter in New Orleans The various amounts sub
scribed to the fund, and the names of the subscr-
bers, are freely mentioned. The circulars issued
by this committee are signed by j. S. Thrasher
as Corresponding Secretary, and one is furnished
to each subscriber. The number of men organi-
zed and drilled for service is said to be between
five and six thousand. One of the resolutions a
dopted proposes to issue bonds in the name of the
Republic of free Cuba, and that when $5O0,OO
are raised over the sum the revolutionary parties
have now in hand, they have the assurance of
General that he will accept the leader
ship Of the expedition.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09
Vote the whole Ticket.

We may not all have succeeded in get
ting nominees Of our choice ON Saturday
This was impossible, where so many good
men were before you for the same Office
But if you scratch stag, name from your
ticket tomorrow, the same action may be
taken next year by others antagonistic to
yourself, and in this way you wind around
the party an endless chain of discord, which
will destroy harmonious action for all time
to come. Let "uDiou, harmony, concession
and Cancellation be your motto, and that
party which is the only hope Of the peopl;,
will 60 on from victory to victory.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09
wreck OF the City OF Philadelphia.

HALIFAX, Sept. 26.
The new screw steamer City of Philadel-
phia, Capt. Keitch, which left Liverpool on
the Both August, on her first trip to Philadel-
phia, was stranded of Cape Race on the 18th
instant.
The passengers and crew were all saved,
and five hundred and fifty-fve of them arrived
here this morning. The rest still remain at
st. Johns, Newfoundland, awaiting q convey
ance.
The cargo was being landed in damaged
condition.
The vessel, it is thought will prove total
loss.
At the time of the disaster they were only
eight days and few hours out from Liver
pool.
The City of Philadelphia was running at
the rate of ten knots, when she struck on Cape
Race.
She was backed off and run aground in
Chance Cove, seven and half miles north of
Cape Race, where she lies in three fathoms
water, about eight feet of her stem turned, and
hole in her bottom.
The influx of water extinguished her fires
before she grounded.
Her cargo was valued at not less than e6O,-
900.
The lower hold was damaged, and she was
otherwise injured.
The Telegraph Company's steamer Victo-
ria brought her passengers to ST. Johns, n.
F., and left again to render all the assistance
possible.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09

One man was killed, and another fatally in
jured at the dock of the famous ship Ericsson,
by the breaking of tackle, by which one Of
the hot air cylinders was being taken out Of
the ship.
There is now only gap of five miles in the
railway communication between Galena and
Chicago. The rails on this space will soon be
laid.
CHARLES DILLIScHuEsT, Of Dodge county,
has been nominated for Congress by the Re
publican Convention, which met at Wapun,
Wis, last week, for the Third District Mr.
B. was one of the Democratic Pierce Electors,
in 1852, but he has been firm in his opposition
to the Nebraska bill, and remains so.
The residence of Capt. MORRISON, at Peo-
ria, ILL.,, was struck by lightning on the oath
September. The bolt passed through various
parts of the house, killing, in its passage, son
of Capt NJ, and so badly injuring another,
that his life is despaired Of.
The Chicago Journal states that the exami-
nation, before the Coroner's jury, of GEORGE
w. GREEN, wealthy banker of that city, for
the murder of his wife, has been concluded.
On testimony of DR.. BLANEY, that he had dis
covered strychnine in the stomach Of Mrs.
Green, the verdict of the jury was rendered in
accordance with the facts. Green is now in
Jail, awaiting his trial for murder.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09

Some Of the opulent city papers, (says the
Rochester DemOcrat,) whose good fortune it is
to dwell where so much of the interest and
pleasure of the world concentrates as to make
travelling unnecessary, are very eloquent about
the evils Of the court sizes which some Railway
companies have adopted on this subject, and
one might imagine that this was the only i'm
,;liment to universal Railroad success in this
country.
We believe that the courtesy extended to
the Preserve can answer for the country
Press-hss neither been a bribe nor free fa-
vor. The Press has not been silent whenever
abuses prevailed. 1t has been its sharp cen
sure that hcs woke up reform. 1t has called
negligence and tyranny by its right name, who
ever was the official or company that commit
I'd them.
4. And it has rendered for all the courtesies
shown it an abundant equivalent, and it is suf-
fering an injustice by remaining silent concern.
ing it. Where would have been the Railway
interest of this Stat, but for the assistance,
encouragement, and perseverance of the Press?
When the enterprise was the fecblest, when its
stock ne. led the powerful aid of the capitalist
and of the State, it was from the Press that
the explanation, the argument, and the kind
word went forth. 1t proclaimed every public
meeting--took the sunny side of every circum-
stance -cheered when men faltered, and day
by day told the waiting public opinion to 60
forward and help the men who desired to bind
together the people and when the Road was
done, it gave prominent position to every good
that could be uttered of it. The Pre- has
been the great friend of the Railway, and to
this work editor and correspondent have dew
ted themselves.
Railway companies will act as they may
Judge will best serve their interest but so far
as relates to their courtesies to the Press, the
transaction has been but an exchange. 1t has
not been free, but a just reward for good and
valuable service.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09
Reported for the Pioneer.
Literary Association.


At a meeting of the Literary Association
of the City Of st. Paul held on Friday eve
ming last, Constitution, and Rules of Order,
were adopted, ard the following persons elected
officers:
President, Hon. A. GOODRICH; 1st Vice
President, WILBUR NJ. HAYWARD; I'd Vice
President, CHARLES H. MIX; Secretary j. NJ:
MIX; Treasurer, GEORGE w. HARRINGTON.
observation-disclosures w. HARRINGTON, j. HoIl
LAND, r. A. NICHOLS, B. w. DUREIN, C. III.
MIX.
The next meeting Of the Association viii.
be held next Monday evening, when an Essay
will be read by WILBUR NJ. HAYWARD, and
a debate take place. The public are invited
to attend.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09

Brigadier General George Wallace Jones,
Senator in Congress from the State of Iowa,
writes letter to the Minnesota Democrat, in
which he casts the whole blame of the repeal
of the Minnesota Land Grant upon Gov. Cor
man, Secretary Rosser, and Hon. H. II. Sib-
ley, apparently without the least reason what
ever. According to his own showing, there q
no cause why they should be accused. There
are certain discrepancies between the evidence
Of Senator Jones and the other witnesses ex
amiued by the committee that investigated
that fraud, which the Iowa Senator would do
well to reconcile before he takes it upon him
self to throw stones ut Others, unless he is act
ing upon the old apothegm "old wantons cry
wanton first !"-Goleno ycf
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26.

The City of Philadelphia was worth, say
$500, 900, and was insured to her ialI value in
England.
She was new iron vessel, of 2lS9 tons, on
her first voyage. Her cargo YVES insured in
Philadelphia.
She was built on the Clyde, by one of the
first marine architects of Scotland, and YVES
owned by the Liverpool and Philadelphia
Steamship Company, and makes the third
vessel originally built for this company that
has been lost within Two years. namely, the
City of Pittsburgh, which was burnt ut VAL
paraiso in the fall of 1852; the City of Glas-
gov, lost last spring and now the City of
Philadelphia.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09

BALTIMORE, Sept. q.
The Southern mail, as late as due, is re-
ceived.
AT Augusta, the yellow fever alarm contin-
ued, although there was no increase in the dis
ease. The post Office, banks, &C., were de-
serted by the clerks, and business was entirely
suspended.
The Charleston and Savannah papers speak
OF An abatement Of the virulence Of the dis
ease in those cities.
Jesse K. Scurry aud servant, of Newberry,
Eosth Carolina, were shot dead, q few days
since, BY DR.. Gunter and his brother. An
aid feud existed between the parties. A re-
ward of $1,000 il offered for the arrest of the
Gunters.
The recent collision on the Georgia Raj.
road, killed one Of the engineeas and FIRE
man. and severely scalding the other employees,
but The passengers were uninjured.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS Allen I. Cham1l'n, one 81 TIE Aldermen
w of tae Fl st Ward in this C.y, having iemoved iom
said wad and the Sd dav OF the present month ten
dered his resignation e saiG Office to the Mayor anG Com
mon Council which said resignation duly received
and accepted efore be it known thai in pursuance
of law and by and with the advice If The Common Coun
Gil have designated TUESDAY, October ihe 10th inst
o- lie purpose OF hou" Election to fill tie vacancy
thereby nr'e And the qualified voters in the sad f;
Ward hereby notified 10 meet at the house Of Geo
Haas on said day. and there hsllo Alderman 10 fill
the pnex3ied term for which said Allen T, Chamblin
was cleo cd.
The polls to be opened at the hour and the election to
be conducted In the required by the Statues in
such cases made and provided.
Dated the City ofst Paul. this sixth day Of October,
A, d. 1854.
% DAVID OIMSTED, Mayor.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09
The Boilers and EuSiOuists.

The Democrat, edited by brace of rabid
Wings, has bolted in advance the regular
Democratic nominees, and presented the
names of such Democrats as WILLIAM
HoLLNsHEAD, HENRY F. MAsrERsoN, and
WILLIAM H. RANDALL, as the Railroad
Swndling, MISUNDERSTANDING Can
didates for the Legislature This is tie
first item in the programme of the political
fusion of ALEXANDER RAMSEY and HENRY
NJ RICE, and their respective organs, the
Democrat and Mannesotian. The second
item is the issue of call for "People's
Meeting" from the Nina ,sotian Office, at
which couple Of Wings will be presented,
TO make out the requisite list Then the
"blowers and strikers" for this swidling
fusion will be seen peddling the mOngrel
connection about the streets, in which Wing
gerry and apostate Boiling Democracy are
interlardcd like sandwiches, and honest,
straight forward men, will be insulted by
requests to vote them at the polls. Aud
the .f'salc of the whole game will he, an
overwhelming defeat of the "white spirits
and black" and the triumphant election of
theregular Democratic andi.lates-pledged
against Railroad Swindles and Railroad
Swindlers, Lake Superior Spectators, and
Political Fusionists Of every class and grade,
Their names are: /
WILLIAM A. DAVIS,
DANIEL F. BRAWLEY,
CHARLES S. CAVE,
REUBEN HAUS,
JOSEPH LEMAY.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09
NOTICE.

The firm of EARLE s. GOODRICH Co., Publishers Of
the PIONEER is this day dissolved The business of the
establishment will hereafter be conducted solely BY E. s.
GOODRICH, who will pay all demands against and receive
all monies due, the late firm.
Dated st. Paul, October 2, 1854.
JOSEPH R. BROWN
d&w:t EARLE s. GOODRICH
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09
See Your NeishbOr,

And explain to him the nature of the
fraud sought to be pelpetrated on y0n, to
build up soulless monopoly; explain to
him the necessity of voting the Democratic
ticket, as his rights, and those Of the peo-
pie, depend on it. Boys, ga long pull, a
strong pull, and pull altogether" is all
that is needed to keep Minnesota Demo
cratic.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-09
From the Binshamp,on Republican.
Ashland Disnantled.
LAwRENcEBURaH, Ind, Sept. 20.


On Friday afternoon went to Ashland and
took look at what remains of Henry Clay s
old residence. The workmen were busy tear
ing down the old homestead, and had it nearly
all down level with the ground. which think
is a shame. 1t shonld have stood as long as
one post of it could be made to remain upon
another. However, James Clay. who owns it
now, seems to think otherwise, as he intends to
build new house in its place. strolled all
over Ashland. drank at the spring where
Harry" I've no doubt, oft has drank; also,
1 climbed an ash tree and cut branch for q
cane.
Ashland is situated about one and half
miles southwest of the Court House, and takes
its name from the large number of ash trees
acres or more, being nearly all ash.
Returned to Lexington at six o'clock and
witnessed very fine exhibition Of fireworks in
the evening.