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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-24
STANTON SPECTATOR.
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WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 81. 1855.
Foreign Eni.stmsnts.

The revelations Of a man named HERTZ. VINO
was tried a week or two ago at Philadelphia for
violating our neutrality laws,bJ enIistng recruits
in this country for the British army. has placed
Mr. Champion, the British Minister,in very I'M
favorable attitude before the public. Hsrz WAS
convicted of the offence charged against him. and
then made clean breast Of the whole matter IN
open Court. lie stated that he had been admitted
TO an interview with Mr. Champion in reference
to the business, and was persuaded by him to IN
dsrtake it, He inquired as TO its awfnness, and
Mr.. c. informed hm that our law was exceeding
ly lax and moreover. that if anything should
happen, the British Government would not allow
any one to suffer who had been engaged in assist
ing them in furnishing the men. Hertz replied
that ''the popular voice was against the matter"
out Mr. Cramptsn said, "never mind about this
popular voice - adding the contemp'uous remark,
'.f a house in Liverpool fails. the whole United
States ,r,mbes.p Mr.. c., he said, endeavcred
to leave the impression en- his mind that the mat
ter had been arranged between the United States
and the British Government, and he did not
think it possible that he could be charged with a
misdemeanor err crime.
The statements Of a man under such circum-
stances must be received with suspicion; but if
they tara out to be trao, Mr.. Champion deserves
to have bis walking papers handed him forthwith.
Rs conduct heretofore, as representative of the
British Government, has been unexcop,ionable J;
and az 3 gentleman he had acquired the universal
respect and good will of our people; but he can
not violate our laws and insult our Government
with impunity. The remark that. t'if honse in
Lirerpsol fails, tbs whole United States ;rembes,n
was doubtless intended as an intimation that we
would no. dare to obstruct any movement which
Great Britain chose 10 instigate, or attemp. 10
punish those who took part in it. He has found
himself mistaken. However the people of this
country may differ among themselves politically,
thoy will promptly unite to resent such az indig-
nifty from foreign Government as that alluded
to. And how does the Government of Great
Britain stand in reference this affair ? 1t has Of
cousy nterlered before this to instruct us in our
duty towards Cuba, and the enlistment of men a
mOugst US to free that island from the Spanish
Jske and now, when it is the interested party.
wishes US to scquiesce in the very policy then
SO iercely denounced Nothing but satisfacto-
ry explanation, or ;ha prompt recall Of Mr.. Cramp
ton, vii restore our former amca6ls relations with
that Government The ties Of kindred blood and
the sympathy engendered by common language
and literature. have been felt Strongly in this
country towards England and many heart, here
have glowed with pleasure At the news ola 7icto-
ry achieved by tbs British arms but persistence
in the course towards us which she has seemed
disposed to pursue, will ALLEVIATE every sentiment
Of kin Gness.
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Pko2osED MARRIAGE OF THE PRINcEss Roy
AL.-On the very day ,(says the London Times, }
on which We announced the capture Of Sevss,opol
it also ranspired that Prince Frederick William
OF Prussia had arrived at Balmorsl for The purpose
Of '.inproving the acquaintance with The Princess
Royal" 1t is understood, as far as matter of
this kind can be Understood that in the year S5l
when her Royal Highncs' had attained the mature
age often years, kind Of preliminary under
standing vas entered into that she was one day
to become the bride of this young Prince, the heir
presumpiive to the Prussan Crown; and now
that the Princess has attained the aga of fifteen
years, it may he surpassed that tho negotiation lie
about 10 advance another stage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-24

Jurors AT THE FAIR-Among the Judges APP
pointed for The Agricultural Fair in Richmond
we find the following gentlemen of this county
w. NJ. Tate, on Essays or Written Communic,
tOns and on PlOughs SC. IS. b Finley ,on Quick
G. w. Mowry, on Heavy Draught Horses
Francis Bell, on Ayrshire and Hols,sin Cattle
w. J. d. Bell, on Fat Cattle; S. II. Bell, on
Working Oxen WIN. Patrick, on Mich Cows
John Trnble, ON Swine; John Churchman. on
Flowing Match &C.. n. MHssie, on Fruits &c.;
j. b. Breckenridge, on Butter and Cheese; John
Churchman and JAS A. Cochran, on Watered
Meadow j. Marshall McCue, on Short-horn and
Hereford Cattle.
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WARRINGTON ITEMs.-Speculations on tho
Presidency are becoming rls at Washington -
The result. of recent elections is regarded as great
ly advancing MIR. Buchsnan's chances for the
Democratic nomination.
The Counrt of Claims commenced it's session
on "Wednesday. There are two hundred and for
ty one cases on the docket. of which, that which
perhaps involves the largest amount Of money, is
the claim for interest on the ndemnities paid I'M
der tho treaty of 1919, with Spain, by which
Florida was acquired, and the outstanding
claims upon Spain were settled. These claims
embrace many cases. all Of which will be decided
by the first one, on which a judgment may bo
rendered.
By the last arrival from Europsit is rumored that
Mr.. Marcy. Secretary OfSae, received despatch
from Mr.. Seymour. cur Minister at the Russian
court. notifying him of an extraordinary diplomat
ic appointment to the United States. The per-
son thus selected is known in the diplomatic
world for more than ordinary ability besides haT-
ing possessed the confidence of the deceased En-
peror. He comes clothed with the highest diplo-
matte power known to the Russian court
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The Agricultural Fair--EditoriaIC onvea.
inl, .2,n.

The ASric ultural Fair--EditoriaI Convex
ton Sc. &
"a The third Annual Exhibition of the Virgins
State Agricultural Society will be held in Rich
mond on the 3Oth and 3lst of October and.the lst
and I'd of November The Schedule of Premi
ums, portion of which we publish on the first
page of this paper, ia more extensive and liberal
than heretofore, and will doubtless attract large
number Of exhibitors. In addition to the spcri-
fed premiums, Committee has been appointed
with discretionary powers, to award premiums for
any article of merit on exhibition, not embrac-
ed in the schedule. In the Ornamental Depart
ment, number of Ladies have been selected and
appointed Judges. and Committee of gallant
gentlemen will be in attendance TO accom- any the
fair arbiers, furnish them with fees" lemon
AIDES and other refreshments, and afford them ev
cry facility in the performance of their duties
The Fair Grounds have heen beaulified and I'M
proved since the last exhibition, and every effort
will be made TO render the approaching Fair en-
phatically a big show" From all accounts
IeNrl' GU Ia O''i
OF the State, it will eclipse in magnitude and va
rety either of its predecessors.
There will be larger sssemblage of people in
Richmond daring the Fair than has ever been
witnessed in that city on any previous occasion.
In addition to the attraction Of the Fair, the Ed
itOrial fraternity ofVirginia propose to assemble
in Convention at the same time. Such show as
they will make, will, we fear, throw the Agrcal-
turalsts completely in the shade The "besuty
and the cbivaIry" of the Old Dominion will be
represented in that body-sure. We understand
however, that most ample preparation has been
made for the accommodation of all who may visit
Richmond, and hearty welcome awaits them on
the part of the hospitabe citizens of that city.
The Central Railroad will convey persons go
ing from this County to the Fair, on the same
terms as heretofore. Those who wish to become
members of The Agricultural Society, can do so
by giving their names and 81 to S. F. Christian
Esq. Vice President of the Society, or 10 Bolivar
Christian Esq, a, Staunton.
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Vow Ep.seepal Church.

The new Episcopal Church in thi, place is
nearly completed I. is spacious edfice, in the
style, we understand, of the thirteenth century--
Tho exterior is plain but imposing, and the int
rior ia finished with degree of elegance equal to
,ny of the city churches hich we have visited.
The total cost of the buildings, ne have been in
formed, will be from twelve to fifteen thousand
dollars. Ths church is to be lighted with gas,
frOa works erected in the rear Of the building.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-24

KANSAS CoNGREssIoNAL observation-disclosures
from the Congressional election of the Cd inst. in
Kansas have been received from all the counties.
Whtefeld received 2,504 votes, and Reeder 236.
The election held on the 9th instant passed off
quietly. Leavcnworth City gave Reedcr $50
votes, and Laurence City 325. These two pre-
cncts gave Reeder twice the number of votes
they gave Whitsfeld at the election held on the
I'd. The first election was held on the day fixed
by the Legislature. but the Free soilers refusing
to admit the validity of the action of the Legis-
laure, held another election on the 9th.
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Eollpse az ths Mnna.

On tomorrow morning. Thursday the 25th
the moon will be totally eclpsed for period Of
more than three hours Venus will be rising as
the eclipse ends, Mars will be visible an hour
earlier, Jupiter will set as the eclipse begins,
Saturn will bs near the meridian. Thus all the
planets usually visible will ba seen, if the wealth
er should be clear, unbalanced By the superior light
of the Moon. The ECLIPSE will commence about
halfpast O'Clock Wednesday night, aud end at S
O'Clock Thursday morninp.
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Fire.

On Sunday night last, the barn Of Joseph Har-
par. on tho Greenville and Waynesborsugh road,
near Stuart's Draft, was burnt to the ground
supposed to be the work OF an ncendiary. About.
two hundred dollars worth Of hay and a carriage
and harness were destroyed in the flames. Tho
attempt was made last week 10 fire the barn,
which resulted in the destruction Of stack of
straw. bu! the fame was extinguished before it
vss communicated to the harm.
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A recent latter from citizan of this country
resident in France, gives some further particulars
ia regard TO the deficiency Of the crops in Europe
subject of great interest TO our farmers, and on,
people generally. The official report of The
French Government states that the deficiency Of
the grain crop in that country, is l9,250,0O0
bushels This, says the writer alluded to,is fully
equal to one months supply, which is a large de
6oiency. The general opinion in France is, how
ever, that the deficiency will be from twenty two
to nearly twenty seven millions bushels. The
harvest has been good in Spain and large supplies
from thence will be sent to France; so of Italy ;
but the former immense importatioRs from the
Black Sea being cut off by the war, the United
States are universally looked to for the heav est
supplies. England has demanded from Naples
permission for the export Of grain, which had been
prohibited and through Frsnss herself prohibits
expiration, she will doubtless join England in
obtaining tie repeal of the prohibition in Naples.
There is some excuse for this apparently arbl
tary and unjust proceeding Of the Allies, as the
King Of Naples is secret friend ofRuS6ia, and q
believed 10 have prohibited transportation in order
to distress England and France.
The Atlantic, the last steamer from Europe,
brings word that the food question was 'till Great
ing serious excitement among the people of France
aud Germany. Several food riots have taken
plscs in Sweden. The news produced on excite
rnenl in the breadstuff market in New York, and
transactions there have shown but little fac!ua-
tiDa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-24

SAHTA AHrA.-1'he AsPinwall Courier fur
nishes the following information relative to the
whereabouts OF Gen. Santa Anna Santa Anna
and family are safely installed in and near Carths
gena. Our readers are aware that he has heau-
t(ul residence bat a few mile, distant from Car
thagena. His hacienda was under good culiiya-
tcn. TWO years ago, when he elt j. at the call Of
his pariisans in Mexico. He now returns to pri
vats lite for the third tim. and we prcsumo the
little pueblo of tobacco must have strong attrac-
tons 10 indxcs him to locate his retirement there
second time, after his exciting and varied career.
During his former residences at Tabsgo, his style
of living and his hospitality were liberal even to
profuseness. aud his cordial welcome ,sicn,hed
many sojourner OF various natisnslties and of
different religious and political creeds. He was
the general bsaefactor Of large nsg hborhood, and
gave considerable attention to the vicinity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-24
FIGHr BETwEEH RATTLEsHAKE AND Hoes.
Tbs Sta 70 Rirht. Danoocr,t nubliShed at FL

-ihe state Rights Democrat, puoiished al I'll
boa, Alabama. narrates the following
"rwo gentlemen were lately in the woods,
when their attention was attracted by an uproarous
noise of hogs. Thinking that something uncom-
mon was to pay, they repaired TO the spot, and
found that the hogs had been in fight with q
very large Tattlesnake. The fight from appear
ances, had been long and desperate one. The
snake was torn to pieces, three hogs dead, and a
fourth dying. They say as the last hog would
groan, the snake would raise his head. being un-
able 10 do anything else. The snake and fourth
hog soon died. They report that for thirty yards
around, the grass and ground were torn up. The
snake was six and half or seven feet long
The hogs, in the fight, had demolished all the
rattles except two"
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RUSSIAN NleW OF TIE Culture OF SEvASTo-
poL.-Under the heading of. ''First impressions
on reading the Intelligence ef the abandonment Of
the south eide Of SevasIopol," tie Northern Bee,
Of ST. Petersburg, contains an article on the sub
ject Of the fall OF Sevastopol. The author first
gives resume OF tho progress OF the siegs, and
then gses on TO develop the causes " ach led To
the fall Of the place. The following is the con
GLIDING passage -" Cronstadt has beea demon
strated to be impreguable, Sweaborg wiIhoiood
successfully long and severe Commandment, and
Sevasiopcl held out whole year. Neither of
the two countries can say, Il have conquered Rus
STA, and taken her forreSJ,' for with lhsir united
forces combined they were but just able to take it.
Besides, the enemy had many advantages on their
side; for whilst Russia was attacked al her most
distant frontier, and evsFy pound of bread, avery
bullet, each piece Of meat and drop of brandy had
to be sent BY land hundreds. and in many instan-
ces thousands of miles, through uninhabiled
steppes and difficult mountain gorges, the enemy
were enabled to land any given quantity of stores
on any particular point by means of their numer-
Gus fleets.
In the enemy's camp the intelligence Of all Eu-
rope was concentrated, whilst in Russia it has
existed scarcely fifty years Notwithstanding all
these disadvantages Russia bravely withslood tho
attack, and her heroes have covered themselves
with glory We have abandoned only heap of
ruins, for Sevastopa no longer exists The
whole affair is reduced to this, that the enemy
have gained possession of about fifty square vsrsis
Of land where some naval establishments and part
of eur fleet wers stationed. But with the south
side Of Seyastopol the enemy have not conquered
Russia This country has wthsiood more severe
shocks, and seen more dangerous times We
have seen Russia overrun by French. NIonro-
lians, Swedes, and hordes Of other nalionali,ies,
and yet we have succeeded in repelling every in
Yader. The fall OF SevastoPol is certainly ma.
tiuna calamity, but is sent by God as judgment.
to punish us loI forgetting the divine precepts in
our endeavofs to attempt the introduction Of what
the enemy call civilization"
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Lsotnrs, on slax.rx.

Mr.. ToOmbs, United States Senator from
Georgia, having been invited 10 deliver lecture
on slavery in Boston, replied as follows:
WAsHINcroN, Geo. Oct. 6, 1855.
DsAR Sir IL have received the invitation Of
yourself and other gentlemen Of Boston to dsiver
lecture on the oath Of January, 1856, in the
fremont Temple, on the subject Of slavery. |
accept the invitation and will address you on that
day upon the consistency of African slavery with
the Constitution of the United States and Repub
can institutions. and the effect OF the American
Revolution upsn the African race.
am, very respectfully, your obed't serv't,
a r ToouR,
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"Americaa geniYs, Says late letter from Rus
ola. rules the h1ar ct ST. Petersburg. A lsgion
Of accepted war Inventions are under careful trial
in the way of experiments, besides an infinite
number that have been declined as impyscticabl0
or uasui,ed TO the present exgeucies. The ex-
p.rmsDls are conducted with the silent thorough
nrss OF Russian l2ctics, vet it is known that two,
If not three. motive powers Of Yankee origin are IN
course Of seipaJfc test aad comparison Ons
who ought % know, tells me that some hundred
thousand dollars are being expended n their sp-
plica,0n to coast detences. A gigantic rocket Cor
rocket aud she'll combned,) has occupied the at
tension Of the eng neers for tue last five weeks,
and after no less than seventeen failures. has
come on. 50 succtSsful, that foundry or work
shon is to be built immediately for constructing
these terrible rGssle5-the like Of which. sci
cattle officer assures no. has never tTayersed tho
air. This is a combustion Of a late French with
a new Yankee invention The most s!riking Of
al ,he plans for the next summers work is pure
ly Yankee, and novel in all i,s features, though
what hey exactly are, is locked in the unreyeal
inc breast olths Emperor and bis swora officers.
| only know that il is Submarine battery for
coast defence and that all the officers here be-
lisye it will easily and intal!ibly destroy every
hostile armament! that dares 10 approach their har
hprs -
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0MoFSAaZa,',

Attention is invited to the advertisement of S.
D. Morgan, who, ii will be seen, proposes to sell
at public auction the valuable lots of the prospec-
tive city of Morganza. Those who desire 10
mako profitable investment of money, would dc
well to be present on the day Of sale. A plat Of
the proposed city may be seen at this office.
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Sl3,446 So
1923 90
lnersass

TIE KINNEY ExPEDIrIoN.-The Central A
merican published al San Juna d. Norte, contains
glowing accounts of the progress of the chimney
expedition" The editor states that the par,ie.
have quiet possession # over thirty millions of a.
eres of land. lying along the Mosquito coast,
which they ready to dispose of on the most
advantageous terms to actual settlers. The Colo.
mel himself has plantation about three quarters
of mile from town. on the pp,site side of the
lagoon. 1t is said that three crops Of corn may be
taken off this ground in one year. The editor al
so says: "We have just been shown private des
patches to Governor Kinney, to the effect that
nine hundred men would leave on the frat of DC.
tcber from Alabama and Mississippi, well furnished
with provisions, farming uents, Sc, for six
months. This will provo decided addition to
the numbers coming in, from other sources, in ev-
ery steamer"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-24

A3oLITIoNIsN or FoREIGEERs.-Durlng the
last Congress, and while the Nebraska Kansas
bill was under discussion in the Senate Mr.. Clay
toa moved to amend the DILL 80 that The right OF
Suffrage and OF holding Office in these territories,
shou!d be exercised only by citizens OF the United
States This was must reasonable amendment
for certainly it would seem 10 be In9nslrously alb
surd that foreigners, unnaturazed foreigners, ow-
ing unqualified allegiance 10 foreign despos and
no allegiance at all to any power IN This country,
should be allowed TO make by their votes the laws
and institutions of our territories and fill the ON
ces therein. ..
The Clayton amendment passed the Senate by
vote Of twenty three 10 twenty-ODe. all the
Frsc- sellers Of that body, such as Chase and
Wade, Of Ohio, badge, of Wisconsin. Fessenden
and fIamlin of Maine, FoUie, of Vermont, and
Seward of New York, voting In the negative,
and not solitary Senator from the Whois South
potcd with them. One of the reasons why the
Freesoilers of the Senate all voted against the a
mendment. and the Southern Senators for il, was
ihat the grant of the elective franchise aud the
privilege of holding office ia Nebraska aud Kan
sas to unnaturai2ed foreigners would enai le
class of mon, almost universally Ab1ll;lonlss, to
have a vote in deciding whether slavery should or
should not 90 into our territories.
Why is it then, that We now Rear Southern
men extolIng the patriotism and Unon-ovlng
spirit of the foreign born. If they are SO patriotic
why did Southern Democratic Senators who pro-
fess Ia love them now SO much vote for Clay ton's
amendment? Their eiluris now to make party
capital OK the foreigner, after that VOTE look very
bad indeed Their caIlR and deliberate votes in
Congress belle their declarations on the stump
.Sclionei american.
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TIE REruR. OF EUROPEAN CRIMINALS
Some time in August last, Mayor Wood, Of New
York. received information that Hamburg ship.
the Deutchland. had sailed from that port for
New York, having on board number Of crimi-
mails. direct from the prison at Gustrow. lie ac-
cordingly notified the agents of the ship there.
that no would when she arrived, take charge of
these people, and tina. they should be retained in
custody, and TINS prevented from adding their
number 10 the desperate characters who already
pre-; upon tn. community. Tho Deutchland
reached New York on the Eth Of last month and
was stopped at Quarantine. An examination in
to the character OF the passengers was al once in
stita,ed under the direction OF the Mayor. Com
peteut persons were appointed 20 conduct it. The
examination substantiated thu reports previously
received The conyicis were found on board and
their admissions or afidavits TAKEN by which
tser unworthy character WAS, we are assured,
fully established. They were. therenpon, placed
in durance Unit; they could be returned 10 the
port whence they sailed, and this ccurse, it is said
will be pursued BY the Mayor in all similar cases
for the future
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A Prolific Grain.

Mr.. Robert A. Curry has left at our office the
greatest wonder of the season-six ears of corn
and nnbbin, all the product of single grain
The entire number of grains produced from the one
planted is more than three thousand!
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We learn that The Circuit Court for this Coun-
ty will not open for business before the 5th Of
November. The grand jury will be empaneled
on the Ord and adjourned over.
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We acknowledge the receipt of the "Report
OF the United States Coast Survey, showing the
progress ofthe Survey during the year 1854, (" for
which we are indebted to the Superintendent,
Prof A. d. Dache.