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CRIME IN CALFoRNIA.-California maintains
an awful pre- eminence in crime. According to
the San Francisco Chronicle the.violent deaths in
that city average one per day. Within four years
there have been t,celue hundred How many OF
them have been murders is not known-probably
one ourth-perhaps only one eighth-one hun
bred and fifty persons murdered. Only one
man has been conuicted and caecmed for all this
ocean Of crime, and he, more because he was a
friendless creature, who had not thep power to ex-
cite sympathy, nor money to buy counsel or jury
The cause of this frghtful laxity, says the Chron
ce, is to be sought in the imperIecton ofthe laws,
owing to the incapacity and unworthiness ofthose
whom the Californians make Legislators. They
don't know enough to frame laws, and their at
tentionis engrossed by mercenary and selfish pro-
ects to the neglect OF their duties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

A CHILD KILLED BY A PANTHER.-We learn
from the Abingdon Virginian that little daught-
er of Mr.. Barker, living in the lower part OF
Washington county, Va, was killed few days
ago By panther. Mrs; Barker had sent the girl
to a spring for water. The child staying longer
than was necessary, the mother went in search OF
her. Near the spring she found traces of blood
and 4 short distance beyond portion Of the child's
body. Mr.. Barker was not at home, but the ag
onized mother succeeded in raising small com
many. who went in search of the animal that had
torn from her beloved little one few steps
from the place where the remains Of the child
were found panther was discovered In tree
The unerring rifle of one of the company, as soon
rs the monster was observed, brought him to the
ground
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

The funeral Of Capt David McFal will be preached
Oh the second Sabbath in August, at II O'Clock, A. NJ,
at the Methodist Church in Mt Scion, by Rev X. d.
Chambers.
Mt. Scion, July 20, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

Co AGU E AND FEVER Of three years standing
CURED.-Mr. John Longdcn, -now living at Beaver
Dam, Hanover county, Va, near Richmond, had Ague
and Fever for three years. most ofhc time he had chs
twice day, and rarely less than he parchcd
with fcvcrs the chill left him and after try
ing physicians, quninc Of the TONES advertised,
and every thing recommended to him, about 10 give
up in despair when Carriers Spanish Mixture was spo-
ken Of he got bottles but before he had used more
than single one, he was perfectly cured and has net
had chill or fever since.
Mr.. Longden is only out Of thousands who have
been benefited by this great tonic, Alternative and blood
purifier.
IS See advertisement. Aug. 2,-lm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

KANsAs.-The St. Louis Intelligencer learns
that the proscriptive sense in which the resolu-
tons ado pied by the shareholders meetings held
in that Territory sis distinctly repudiated" by
those who introduced, voted for, and adopted
them. They avow that they only meant to as
sert their right, omdcr The lar, to go 10 Kansas
with their slaves, and that this right they meant
TO vindicate by force if necessary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

o. The Wheat Crop has been gathered in O.
hio and Virginia In the former, the crop has
been much better than anticipated the fly having
done mucr less injury than was supposed. In
Virginia the yield is more than an average in
quantity or quality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

m5- The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Times says that Mike Walsh, the member
Of Congsess from the Sixth Ward of New York
city. is generally in state of intoXication, and
rte1,ly interrupts the proceedings of the House by
his disJrderly conduct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

O. The Charlottesville Advocate of the 2Sth,
says the health of Scottsvile had improved very
much in the previous week. No case of cholera
had occurred there since Tuesday, the 25th.-
Since the first appearance of the disease twenty
five persons have died. Persons who had left the
town are now returning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

o. Two valuable young horses belonging to
Mr. John Houseman were killed by lightning one
day week before last ,while grazing in field near
West View, in this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

The ALUM SPRINGs.-We observed, with
much pleasure. upon recent visit to the Alum
the great Improvements which have been made
by the present proprietors. 1t has been their aim
to make the establishment offer attractions 10 those
in search of health or pleasure, equal to those Of
any other watering place in the State. To ac-
complish this object they have spared no effort OF
expenditure. They have erected number Of
large and commodious buildings, which enable
them to accommodate large number of visitors
without suIecting them to the Inconvenience Of
being crowded and crammed at the rate of hall
dozen or more to room, as is often the case at
such places. The grounds and walks have been
much improved, and tasleiully ornamented. A.
mong the other improvements which attracted our
attention, we observed that the propretors had
rightly estimated the attractions which such an
establishment derives from excellent fare, and at
tentive ssrvants.-Valley Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

o. Dysentery has been prevailing to fearful
extent in the neighborhood of New Hope, in this
county A number of deaths have occurred.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

Cy- Charles s. Lewis, of Harrison, was uomi-
mated for Congress by the Democratic Convention
which met at Chenille week before last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

RAvAGEs OF CHOLERA AT NIAGARA.--A dis
patch from Buffalo on Friday last says:-I learr
from the most reliable source that the ravages o
the cholera at the Suspension Bridge, on the Can
ada side, is far worse than represented. Our in
formaut visited the scene yesterday and found
that almost everybody capable of moving had de-
serted the vicinity, leaving the dead without bu
rial. lie discovered in one shanty woman so fa
gone as TO be unable to move, and the dead body
Of her child, seven years DID, lying by her side, in
an advanced state Of decomposition. In another
house he found two men, one dead, and the othe
dying without succor. In another shanty hi
found three unbured bodies so much decayet
that he could not venture to disturb them, and Sc
fire to the shanty, and consumed the bodies.
learn as q reliable fact that several bodies, only
partially consumed, were to day being rooted "
and devoured by hogs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
e5- The vote was taken in Richmond, on Mon

e5- The vote was taken in Richmond, on Mon
day, the 2lth ut.. upon the question whether the
City Council shall subscribe 100000 towards
the completion Of that portion of the Central Rail
road west of Staunton. and resulted as follows
For subscription, $50; against, 1872. The Com
pany will obtain upon this subscription threeffths
from the State, making the whole amount thus
raised, $3.50, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

o. The daughter Of Ex-Presjdent Fillmore,
died of cholera. at Aurora, New York, on the goth
ult., aged twenty-five years. Her father arrived
halfhour before her death, but she was then in
sensible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

rs The Richmond Enquirer Of Saturday as
sures It's readers that there is no probability Of an
extra session of the Legislature, the reports OF
certain paper, to the contrary notwithstanding
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

The RUSSIAN Treaty OF NEUTEALIrY.-The
treaty between the United States and Russia was
ratified by the Senate on Tuesday Immediately
on receiving it, 1t guarantees the neutrality OF
the United States in the present war, and eStab-
fishes as principle of national law, that Tree
ships make free goods. and that the property Of
neutraIs, unless contraband of war, shall be re-
spected, even when on board Of ehelny's vessels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
Funeral Sermon.

G5- WILLIAM L. FERrfo, Esq, Of Iimersvillc, Pc.
cahontas county, an authorized agent for the Spectator
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

o. A private letter from friend sojourning in
Richmond informs US that the reports of cholera
in that city are greatly exaggerated. The Wing
states that the disease has all but Disappeared
Travellers, however, continue to bring different
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
Blaokwood,s NIacnzine.

Contents of the July number: The Growth
and Prosperity ofBritsh America Letters to Eu-
sebius- Riddles; Evelyn and Pepys; The Secret
of Stoke Mauor--a Family History, Part II; The
Battle of Lopanto; Gives Dream before the Bat
tie of Plassey The Lesson; God in Nature; The
Words of Schamy, the Prophet; The European
Alliance and Russia. Repubshed in New York
by L. Scott s. Co, at So a year or Blackwood
and the four British Quarterly Reviews for $40
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

A SINGULAR CAsE.-The Brattleboro' Eagle
has an account of an interesting criminal case,
which has just been settled in Orleans county, Vt.
Seven or eight years since, woman named Han
nah Parker was arrested, tried and found guilty
of the murder of her infant. The proof Of her
guilt was conclusive, but upon her trial some ex-
ceptions were reserved for the consideration Of the
Supreme Court, and she was remanded 10 jai. to
await their action. In the Supreme Court the
case was continued from term to term for six or
seven wears. she in the meanwhile making the
iail her headquarters, but having very wide
range of Jail yard The Supreme Court at the
last session reversed the former judgment, and she
was again brought up for trial. The same wit
nesses were called at this trial as at the former,
but singular to relate, aie facts had faded entirely
from their memories. Even the witnesses to
whom her confession was made, were unable to
testify positively that she admitted her guilt OF
course ga reasonable doubt" was raised in the
minds of the jury, and she was acquitted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

o. The Orange and Alexandria railroad has
Increased the fare from Gordohsville to Alexandria
rom So TO So 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
putnam,s Monthly.

We have received from the publishers, the Au-
gust number of this very welcome periodical
which never flags in interest. We take pleasure
in again commencing it to the attention of the lit
erary public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
Died.
Tribute OF Respect.

At his residence near Lexington, on Tuesday evening
the 18th ult Col. JoHS JORDAN, In the 18th year OF
his age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

The AMERIcAI. PLATFoRM.-The Philadel
phia Ledger learns that the following inquiries
have been addressed to the Gubernatorial candi-
dates of the several parties now before the people
of Pennsylvania, by the American State EXecu-
tive Committee:
/. Are you in favor Of an undivided School
Fund, and of the Bible, without note or comment,
as class book in the public schools
g Are you in favor of the principle of direct
election at the ballot box, by the people. OF
the President and Vice President of the United
States?
8. Are you in favor of the election Of Deputy
Postnaslers in their respective localities, by the
people?
a. Are you in favor of limiting the public lands
in ''Homestead Bill" TO American citizens, Ell.
Their native born or naturaized
5. Are you in favor of the election Of American
born citizens only to oflice2
6. Are You in favor of the repeal Of the existing
Naturalization Laws2
7. Do you accept the proposition that there is a
great and absorbing issue at this time before the
country, which, like "Aaron's rod ;" swallows up
all the rest-an American party against foreign
party-unt the sovereign people shall have deci-
ded virtually at the ballot box that Americans by
birth shall rule America
s. Are you in favor of an absolute separation
between sectarianism and potics-and absolute
and perpetual separation between Church ano
State, whether the Churches be Protestant or Pa
pia2
g. Do you consent to disclaim all Wing Oh
Democratic party ties pledges, and thus to stand
in bold relief before the people as an .4mcricar
candidate under the patriotic barner of broad
comprehensive american nationality?
1t is due to frankness 10 state, that whatever
if any, may be your reply, this letter and your re-
ply will be published. as a matter of course; anc
should we differ in whole or in part, honest differ
ences of opinion are ever entitled to respect.
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sRGlAG rHRoU1n LKsE 10 fItE W EST.


OAs Bsnors 20 WAsssx, and
efas tAsrs via As large, AID le"ds1 sss" 81 tA
Union line the Ohio, andth stages 10 ZnssspHe, &C.
HIS expeditions line being thoroughly completed BY the la'
finishing great Tunnel and the road being
excellent Order travellers confidently d
aud The upon
the character
The mail Baltimore daily u
directly through Wheeling 1880 me in IL ~ hoas, In
ciuding all there day or
BALTIMORE for lodgiD,
in Cumberland, mes and thence Wheeling IA t'
morning
TO connect rrana the leave Washington at o.
daily meeting the Baltimore the Wash
ingon junction., Relay House. ae miles from
Wheeling unnyalied of Union line
which been completed this route, form daily
the down the ONO Gin
cinnati Louisville where The for Nashville,
Louis and New Orleans may be taken by those
ing further
Counlbus Cor prefer Gin
Ohio the West proceed
Wheeling the Ohio Stage Companys excellent coaches
the National road Ianese thence
by railroad
will agreeable route, there being
places.
o. Baggage through from Washington Wheeling
charge transfer vi passengers baggage
Fare ticket (h 10 lie anywhere the
roule) Washington Whesng 50 sos CINCINNATI Sli
to Louisville, ale.
Mr. Parsons, the railroad
Washington, and OF the other agents of the company
VIM. PARKER,
May ll-dn General Superintendent.
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PURSUANT To decree of the Nigh court of chance
made Isabella Bird, widow E,ainh, again
Charlotte Ktr and Others defndaus, the persons claiming
john McDouge, formerly loyd's Rouse
London afterwards
um kept by Thomas William Nchoson nveresk Nusse
burgh the Mid Lothian North Britain then
wick upon Tweed then of Ruisip Park, Uxbee,
county Niddescx died about 18Th day
lSl sir solicitors before
November next In and their relationship the
John
Page Wood 10 u New square, Lncon's Middeser
in default thereof they VII be perempony excluded from
benefit the said decree.
Thursday thefevenb day of December snc O'Clock in
the aemoon afhe said chambers appointed for bearing and aG
Indicating the claims
Dated this 9TH day Of August, 1853.
RICHARD BL0XhM, Chief CLERK,
ATKINSON Il PILGRIM,
Church Court, Lothbury, London Plaintiffs Solicitors.
Sep 5--iam3ms
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districts Of lands subject sale
Nachitoches Lousna notice No 49 Decem
1885, for the railroad from shreveport vcksbng in said
which reservation extended by notice No
SIS subject entry again December 1884
sud and respective
Offices named will this notice
tAoa aOaing further Instructions from this Office
General Land Once the city Of
Washington h day Of September, Ammo Domini 1854
BY order of President
.n ...-'0 ~ JOHN WILSON,
sept 6-2aw6w Commissioner
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mo. s2a.l
ON certain proposoT railroads. ~ "

WHEREAS certain lands situated I'm the States hereinafter
w withdrawn from entry Except for pre-
empuon eias by orders the Prsdea Of the United States
The solicitations Of nlc
VI both houses Congress- In anticipation OF yaa being made
having directed That al
the orders when
withdrawal Except those since
epiion shall be restored market precisely on
the and conditions though the mad NOT beeh
Withdrawn from sale.
NooE therefore hereby and AFTER Monday the
nA s bey lands which Sesa 10 1rae
e~ty pssscu udawa Except those since .aa
ted the following States TsIiosy aud land ahd
described the Withdrawal enumerated below VIII
again be subject private and location and a those
Withdrawal the reservation OF
which will be reprocamed for sale hsea
ter TO witt a..
public notice Of withdrawal No. AVA August
49, 1885, for the railroad from BRANDON Mississippi 10 montgomery
Aiabama:
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DIR. ssossE~s .sv,GonAr,NG coh,aAL,

Ii aohsns lsvisoaaTias sLlx,s o. goasaAL "a
deemed fabulous The public, oien deceived
by witnesses of,he
class and character are now irampns over doubts ~
s.sstisis. IS overthrow" "
abuse Of the various organs which make up Tue
@ sss % that TO S ssH svs
the reproduction Of human life TO per
as the only which
ws !. IL
confined either g amy age The feeble @ enc ans
he victim Of nervous dspresso suffering
om @ fss OF " liz e al %a
% ays S q ms
AZ Is a @ T
Let NOT despair The Elixir deals with disease
is,s and will not only remove the dor
"e' '''''' ' REBUILD THE BROKEN CONSTITUTION.
81 s.s so
cosYR 70 the %aadss 10, whon %
aspien paralysis hyss Ya,pi
of tie WI npss"
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aua ssus ."sns ., ssomseh chronic
tendency and al a
proceed organic beyond the reae, Of medicine
Whenever the organs 70 BE- acted npo" are Zee rom
a. woRsx's INvIaoRAT1No
will ans S s nat o.
a..rd but win q happy effect on the s
nisA and the paaI.slina 81 the
Of motion and sfs nsn 1
only reliable preparation known.
CURE or NERVOUS
No can convey adequate immediate and
almost change ysh ne Sso
ess weak by nature or impaired By TIE nns,rung
Taxed organization at once praced revves fad bu up.
OF nervous disease vanish To-
geiher influence Nor is me effect temporary on
the medicine reach the constuon ITSELF
mi condition Wall may the preparation be called the
WONDER
of the nineteenth century. Ii
world opd tina, miracle of medicine heretofore
supposed 10 Aags 20 existence.
arrAuL.-r rgAr ENTAILS EEAorIos,
Its force never a ss s with OF 1ss h1s
may him who takes thsa de Of
that is than the first But the Elixir IS an sah,nrln
happy upon the mind and the entire onniza
& ss % e1
Of s
q insanity dyspogsa
nass, Of the propagatng functions
vague terror sSvsG OF cause as en-
be placed human teatimony absolute
complexion habits restored
from pale yellow, ckly color, beautiful hord complexion
MoRsks INvreoRATINa KLxrR
In the medica hitherto uneard
The herb which foras liz by
Xs se@eri Dr. Morse whoss andsputed
authority Sciences the production Arabia where
wonderfully nvgorntne elects
produced npon the natives In fact the wonderful power Of Snd
exhibited by the Arab, both
their desert pgmages attributable to The use of this vazng
herb.
cd by unpnncipIed persons.
genuine Cordial will have the BJGpeoTs
the following
glass; " Dr. Morse's Invgora'ing Cordial c. H.
Ring, proprietor, N. Y.
Cordial up, highly concentrated, in pint bottles
PRICE, SO PER BOJ'rLE-TWO FOR S5-Sl& FOR sl2.
G. II. RING, proprietor,
- 1872 Broadway, New York
Sold druggists throughout the United States Canadas, and
West Indies.
Agent Washington city, 2. D. Gilman agent in Baltimore,
=. Hance.
Ian s-dI
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philadelphia College of Medicine.

TUE winter session Of this Institution viii begin October o.
L 1854.
Full lectures both tho winter
conferred in March and July. ,
Fees; full sei Perpetual ticket $3.50 Macpia
Graduation Zee, S35 To those who
full $50, including graduation
is taken faculty welfare progress.
Examinations daily
branch In NIL facilities for school
o any N further address
u. HOWARD RAND, VI. u. Dean,
LOG South Ninth street phiiedelphi
l. lawwp law5td
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From LtusyesoL.

EDWARD X COLLINS s. CO.,
-..... .. No. So Wall street, N. v
Brown, sHiPLEY, Co,
Liverpool
.. If. -tr....~... c.. ROBERTS CO.,
10 Kings Arms Yard, London
j.. MUNROE CO..
% Rue N0lre Dame des VICTORIES
Paris.
... GEO. ii DRAPER, Havre.
will accountable gold silver
Specie eweiy precious stones or METALS unless bills
aiding are signed value thereof expressed
al
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f,isENCH NOVELS by Dumas, HntIec, aud other
Paris undersigned;
upwards many Of them beautifully illustrated.
FRANCk TAYLOR.
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SOMETHING NEw-n consequence of the liberal
Metropolitan Gallery the made
engagement VERGE artist from London by whose
aagacrrsoypes viii he cooed with bnncy and dura
bty method and far surprising
detail the finest paintings
ladies' gentlemen invited
engagements advance, their miniatures
designated Metropolitan Gallery Lane
fuckers fsnnsyvsnin avenue between and 9Th streets
tGEo. ADAMS, Artist.
Mar l6--dp
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no ENrORS-The Office the Inventors Protective Ma
Union 7 opposite the east portico of the
Patent Office
Objects make examinations and solicit
70 its men with all possible despatch
will with the otoe where mOdels
car be IN mt the shortest netice.
office, where
be had in objects Unonr
All letters central Office prompt
attention will given
Central Office. Washington, d. G,
T. O. CLAYTON,
President of Inventors Protective Nationsi Union
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t.UT OF PSlNT-Piny's Letters in Englshi vols
" Camilla by Miss BuTney vols
The Nouveie Heose Rousseau, English; 3 vols.
Molieres Complete Plays, French aud Englsh 10 vols
StuaJt's Anecdotes of the Steam Engine; vols.
Complete Leiers of Madame de Sevgne, English; vols
Montesquieus Spirit OF Laws; 3 vols.
The London Stage containing 400 Of The beat plays of the
uGage excluding Shakspeare's; 4 vols
IAe Glossary Architecture vos hundred
Memoirs Of Duke SILLY, in English S vols.
Memoirs of Cardinal de Ret, IN Epgi!shi vols
Gamboas Mining Ordinances OF Spain, English vols,
unobainaoe) imported from London by
oct FRANCK TAYLOR
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NOTICE TO PRE- EMrpioE CLAIMANTS.

Under Congress Sd March, 1883 eGad an
rights settlers therein
toned" preemphon extended the above
numbered where
made the date of allotment,
dollars
public sale, And the approved
entitled ''kp relief of settlers
purposes" who settled
The abovenaned sections prior the date ThddW will be
ordinary public
dollar
proven up paid the day fixed public
entitled the right of
Of alternate odd numbered sections above menioned under
18Th March, 1854 e date OF alotment under
.b March, prior uthdfae-
a markell likewise every person entitled
enpton the of eth March, 1854 of the above
outside Of the mile Eps directed be entry
OF October next 81 Louie required eab
the register end
proper land Office aud make therefor ycd
by law praccab after seeing this notice aud before
appointed public sale market
embracing claimed Otherwise will be
feitcd
.......... JOS. s. WILSON,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Sep i7-awiJw Tint. and Stnrl
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55 1854 Mountain and Mississippi River
railroad:
Of lands subject Louis Missouri
DO do do jackson, do
S9 July 49, 1854 for the railroad from Dubuque, Iowa via
st. PaIi, Minnesota Fond Lac Lake
peo Wisconsin, Except the lands in Wisconsin heretofore
stored nv notice No. s2O;)