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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08
Accident at Baskerville.

A gentleman who came up from Waynesbo-
rough on Monday on the freight train informed
as Of painful accident which occurred at Fishers
villo while the train was stopping thoro. Mr.
Schumacher, Depot Agent at Fishersville., was in
the act of coupling two cars, when they came in
contact and crushed his right hand. Our infor-
mant thought the hand would have to be amputa-
ted. Mr.. s. was able, notwithstanding the In
jury, to walk to his house, a hundred or two yards
Ictap
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

THE EMPEROR AND GENERAL PELIssIER.-A
French officer in the Crimea writes to friend
that Pelissier, since she 18th ult., has paid nc
attention to 'orders" received from the Emperor
"Three successive ones came-no answer!-
Then the director Of the telegraph received des
patch, and Garry this yourself TO the general and
repeat his answer was the postscript to it. This
was done Peissier read the order, tore it up,
and, turning upon his heel, growled Ills mem
belent! The English translation for this would
be. IN sense, mixture of $50 to the dip and
of Don't other!'-it is the highest expression Of
disgust in supplementary language. The tele-
graph director reported the reply. Marshal Vail.
liant was taken aback he went to the Emperor,
and. in roundabout way, attempted to convey to
the imperial ear soflened idea of the generals
resistance. But this was useless. After vast
deal of talk, the Emperor insisted upon seeing the
despatch itself, and the minister was obliged to
produce it, in no little trepidation. He expected
scene , but when Louis Napoleon caught sight
of the unceremonious sentence, he confined him
self to hearty laugh and think could name
two persons Of his intimacy to whom he has him
self told the story"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08
por,rrcAL ASPECT OF THE NEXT CONGRESS-.

POLITICAL ASPECT OF THE NEXT CONGRESS-
The New York Post makes critical analysis
of the political aspect of the next Congress, recog-
nzing Nebraska and anti Nebraska as the only
party distinction that can be drawn. AGcorolns
10 its SUMMING up the Senate will stand Nebraska
An anti Nebraska 22, and the House Nebraska
lO6. anti Nebraska 1873. 1t will thus be seen
that the Post, with all its strong anii,Nebraska
e e.a; onIv claims majority Of % in the House.
This majority might pIOve all sufficient to defeat
the Nebraska bill were it now to be brought for.
ward as new measure, but the attempt to repeal
is different question, and upon tna' issue the
post will find il difficult, we think impossible to
obtain S the vote its analysis indicates. A snffi-
Gent number of those whom it correctly ranks as
anti Nebraski,es, will be found opposed to ncreas-
inc the sectional excitement by voting for its re.
neal. and the measure failing this year the agita.
ton will have worn itself out before new Con
gress is elected,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

A PECULIAR CAsE.-A finder fmoney or 9TH
er valuable property should always take prompt
measures, by advertising or otherwise, to make max
restoration 10 The owner In Rochester, New
York, a few days since, dishonest man by the
name of Thomas Hall, who neglected this duty.
was convinced of grand larceny and sentenced to
two years hard labor in the State Prison. lie
had found package of 81 600, and carried 1t to
his boarding house. During his temporary alb
sence woman discovered the package and took
from it small portion Of the money. Hal suose,
sequentIy carried the remainder to his brother and
asked him what it would be best for him to do in
relation to it. HIS brother counseled the honest
course. but before Hall could adopt it he was ar
rested and held to answer for larceny Upon the
trial it was not shown that he had appropriated a
dollar of the amount to his own use, but as he had
neglected 10 take the proper steps TO ind an own
er, he was obliged to suffer the consequences.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

The heavy rains of last week occasioned seve-
raj freshets in this county, which destroyed
considerable amount of property. Many farmers
have lost large quantities of hay and oats. MIR.
Henry Edison, sn., had hay valued at $500 swept
off. The mill dams of Maj. Summers and MIR.
Owen c. Morris, and perhaps others, have been
destroyed. Maj. R. P. Brown, we also learn,
has suffered heavily in the loss Of crops, and Mr.
Thomas Shumate loses an entire field Of wheat
by the sprouting Of the grain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

HoRRIBLE-On Saturday week the head, leg
and ribs of man, supposed to be about thirty
years of age, were found in the woods IN prince
George county, Maryland, one or two piles from
Alexandra. The flesh had been eaten from the
body, it was supposed by dogs and hogs, and only
his head, one leg ,(on which there was fine boot
some Of his ribs, and his thigh bone could be found
His clothes were of the finest quality, and appa'
renty new The only article found with The
clothing were pair of gold sleeve buttons, ne"
n-kniie, and watch guard, also paper, con,
tanning medicine, it was thought The clothes
were afterwards identified as those OF Dr. Gran'
Of Baltimore, who was in Prince George county
for the purpose of purchasing farm. DR.. " had
stopped at a public house kept by MIR. Surrat,
who identified the clothes. After leaving Mr.
Surrat's, DIR. G. had stopped at another house
kept by Mr. Thorn, on the Piscataway road,
and in whose company he was last seen. War
rants have been issued for the arrest Of two men
suspected of having murdered the deceased. Ut
Grant had considerable amount OF money WIN
him at the time he was murdered Cot which FAC!
there seems now to be no doubt.) fine goio
watch and other valuabIes, none OF which nave
vet ueen found The deceased had family VINO
resided in Baltimore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

The TUNNELs-The eastern tunnel on the
Blue Ridge Railroad has been cut $3.50 feet; it
is Il; feet wide. aud Fl feet high. The whole is
of solid rock the western tunnel has been cut
l7O4 feet; the work in this end Of the tunnel has
been more difficult to perform, than that in the
eastern tunnel. owing to the cavng in of the
earth, and the large streams Of water encountered
there. Several portions of this end Of the tunnel
have been arched with brick. During the last
month II feet have been cut in both tunnels, leav-
ing 1000 feet to finish, when daylight will shine
through the Blue Ridge. TIE intermediate or
Kelley's tunnel is progressing, but it is most
difficult job to finish lately there was cavlngln
of the earth from the top OF the tunnel, and ex-
treme caution is necessary here. as the workmen
are liable at any moment to be killed by the FIRE.
quent cavngs in upon them, Of large masses of
rock and earlh.-JeGersonian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

QuEEN's vIslr TO PARIs.-Great expectations
and high hopes have heen excited by Queen
Victoria's visit to Pars-speculation not So much
political as commercial They have entirely the
merit of originality A company has been formed
for the purpose of furnishing the banners, flags
streamers with the English colors, and national
decorations of every kind, which are to be worr
by the public, or suspended at the windows, on
Her Majesty's entry and during her stay in the
French capital. The demands for these emblem:
of public rejoicing have been very numerous, and
it is fully anticipated that a handsome sum viii
be realized by the SPECULATION.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08
I.ate EIecfiOns.

Returns from the election held in North Caro-
lima on Thursday last, indicate the election Of
three American and five Democratic members OF
Congress. An election came off the same day IN
Tennessee for Governor and members of Congress.
Large gains and losses are reported on both sides,
and the result is doubtful. Rivers and Zoliicot-
fer, Americans, are elected to Congress In their
respective Districts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08
Innetian valley turnpike.

This road, nominally extending from Stanton
to Buchanan, was offered for sale in Lexington,
on Saturday week, in pursuance OF decree OF the
Circuit Court Four thousand dollars only were
bid for it, and the commissioners postponed the
sale. The cost of the road, so far as completed,
is said to have been about $4,000, and the debt
still due $4,000. The road is now In bad order
on account ofthe decay of the plank and other
causes, and there is no probability that it will ev
er be renewed with the same material.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

FLooD IN WINcHEsTER.-We learn from the
Winchester (Va.) Republican, that that place
was visited on Wednesday night last, by terrific
storm which flooded portion of the town to the
depth of two feet. The water rose to that height
in all the houses situated in the lower part of the
town. A considerable amount of property was
destroyed. Among the sufferers are Messrs;
Brown & Hollins, and J. Liduel, tanners; and
several merchants who had large stocks of groce-
ries and wares in their cellars. The bridge on
Kent street was torn up and borne away. AT the
railroad, the car house above the ticket Office was
stove in at the side, and fine new passenger car
greatly damaged. In two or three places be-
tween the depot and the second mile post, the
railway was so much injured as to prevent the
departure of the Thursday morning train for Har-
per's Ferry. 1t is supposed that much damage
was also caused in the surrounding country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08
Painful Accident.

On Monday afternoon last as Mr.. E. M. Cush-
ing, of this place, was driving into town in two
horse wagon, a fore wheel of the wagon coming
off he was thrown out, and one Of the horses
kicked him in the face and fractured his jaw bone.
Young Mr.. Bryan Immediately seized the horses
and prevented further damage. Several little
children which were in the wagon escaped unhurt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

CHOLERA AT THE TUNNEL.--We learn from
the Charlottesville Advocate that the cholera has
appeared among the Irish laborers at the western
terminus of the Blue Ridge Tunnel. Two cases
occurred there on Thursday. A mother and child
were attacked the child died and was buried, and
the mother, who was thought to have died, was
shrouded, and her coffin was ordered, when for
tunately before she was cofined her return TO con-
seriousness showed how narrowly she had escaped
premature interment. The cause of the cholera
is properly attributed 10 the spolt meat and large
quantities of coarse vegetables, these hands con-
sumo, and to their excessive filthiness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08
New Arrangem cnt,

We understand that by new arrangement
just abou, going into effect, the cars will return
n this Mace from the western terminus, of thu
Railroad, and the passengers for the East re
main here over night. A train will also leave
for the West every morning, except Sunday, a
A o,cloek A. NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

A Curious Law SUIT.-A lady has sued the
for injuries sustained by the train being thrown
down the embankment. The ground of the suit
is. that the injuries received by the accident were
Of such nature as to unfit her for maternal du-
ties, or rather that she canot become mother
The matter, ofcourse, will be properly inyestiga,
ted 1t is certainly very novel affair. The la.
dy interested is only tweniyfour years OF ags,and
is said 10 be quite handsome.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

PopuLAr1oN OF THE EASTERN SrATEs;-I
Boston Traveller says that the census which Is
now being taken in several Of the Eastern and
Middle states indicates that the emigration 10 the
West and California has checked the great m
OfopuatCn 6sreisiGFe oPPaGN New York
State especially in the agricultural counties, at
nanv noints there is an actual decrease, in others
but Slight increase. The Providence Journal :n
saws that the results of the census of that city,
now nearly completed, will disappoint almost ev-
cry one. There has been only very small IN,
crease during the last FIVE years. Fifty thousand
was the lowest estimate placed upon the present
population of the city It will fall snort hve inou
derS,ood shows a decrease from the census of
1850. Most branches of mechanical business have
been extremely dull during the last eighteen
months, and many of the citizens have emigrated
to Kansas and other parts ofthe West.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

OUR NATIONAL DEBr-While we are boast
iou of our surplus of twenty two millions in the
Treasury, and our small debt of fifty millions, It
Is well enough to note the fact that the amount OF
claims already prepared for the Court in Wash,
inuton is over three hundred millions, exclusive OF
the French Spoliation bill, which claims i've mil
lions. We opine that many claims VIII be thrown
out by the Court, which was established, not Tor
the purpose of spending the public money by sat
isfying imaginary claims, but merely as an exPe'
ditious vehicle for the settlement OF disputed ac-
counts.-N Y Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

A friend of ours, recently returned from TOUT
through northern and southern Illinois, confirms all
the statements hitherto published Of the vast grain
crops now on the ground and being gathered In
that country. Between st. Louis and Vincennes
great deal Of wheat is rottng on the ground, LOT
want of labor or machinery to secure 1t. Our IN
formant hailed one well to do farmer near Car
lyle Station, who, though half dozen plethora
stacks stood guard round his barn, seemed to have
abandoned twenty or thirty acres of fine wheat
and asked ..why in the world don't yOu harvest
that Grain ?D "L-o-r-d," drawIed out the farmer
looking toward the barn, chord, Pve got
,,ourh. Gu. Columbian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

How THEY DIED.-The Hon. G. Marshall for
rnerv Democratic member OF Congress, from
California, lately made Know Nothing speech
at Sacramento, in which he INDUCED In the FOL,
lowing witticism at the expense OF the Wing and
Democratic parties: -.
"The Wings, said Mr., Marshall. have died OF
mani,on. and the Democracy of apoplexy.-
TLauohter.l The former have literally been
Starved to death, but the latter having got into the
public crib, fed themselves to repetion, until they
hirly choked. The Wings with attenuated and
feeble frames, have died for want of grub, the
Democrats from over stuffing. Great laughter
The difference is this: The Wings couldn't get
ANYTHING, and the Democrats din't administer
honestly on what they din get Cheers and
LAUGHTER l''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

TIE GREAT SERPENT OF SILVER LAKE
We gave brief account, few days since, OF the
appearance of a great '"sea serpent" which had
been seen by fishing party in Silver Lake; IN
Western New York. The Albany Journal OF
Friday last gives further particulars OF this mon-
ster. which has since been seen by several per-
sons. So that there now seems no doubt oil us eN,
istence. As corroborative evidence, II is s'a.e1
that the Indians who live near the AXE never hSl
there, and on inquiry of an old Indian by rese-
rend gentleman well known In the coth'nu0t'y ,
This man said that his people many years before
had heen alarmed by monster in the lake. 30
firm is now the belief in the existence of great
serpent or monster in the lake, that several par
ties had been organized for the purpose Of taking
him. They are on the watch day and night, and
If his snakeship is not forthcoming they intend to
let off portion of the water, and then search Tor
him with graphing irons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08
Sale Of Land.

Mr. ChesIey Kinney has sold SO acres OF his
farm. about three miles from this place, on the
MeAdsmized road, to H. w. Shelley, ESQ., for
500 per acre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

y AN AVALANCHE Of BREAD.-An item With this
heading has been recently published, relative To-
an arrival Of 10000 bushels of wheat at one OF
the Southern seaports, by way OF Nashville, and
Chattanooga Railroad The Chicago tribune
saws that if this be called an ayaianche' tna'
some new term must be found for the vast guam
titles of wheat in store in that city, there having
been AT one time during the present season 4Zo,-
00O bushels in one warehouse. Machinery is
nsed for storing and shipping 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

Nrw Posr OFFICE WRINKLE.-Our readers
are perhaps not aware that writing. printing, or
enclosing anything except the address on an en-
veIone containing a circular, subjects The package
10 lesicr postage, aud such circulars 'rM not De
forwarded unless the full letter rate is prepaid
An envelopes, therefore, with the name OF cor
poration, or business firm printed thereon, are not
allowed 10 pass with circulars unless at letter
postage. A plain envelope only Is allowed
BOSTON TranscriDt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

A law and order meeting was held lately by
the citizens of Ray county, Mo-, at which. while
denouncing "abolitonism in its true meaning"
they declared In favor of abiding by the laws of
the State of Missouri, and of the United States,
as being sufficient to guard their rights and prop
erty, and opposed 'to all mobs to drive men eth
er to religious or political measures" There
seems to be reactionary movement taking place
in Missouri of which this meeting is thus far the
most favorable indication we have seen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08
Small Pox.

There is at present one mild case of smallpox
in the vicinity of this place. We can learn of no
case in the town, and no other in the county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

The Havana correspondent of the New York
Herald states that seven hundred and sixty-two
Chinese laborers have been landed there in two
DAYS and sold at rate of Sl7O for each full grown
healthy one. The Asiatics were downcast, many
sick. and all half naked. A great many Yucatan
women and children were also in the market, sent
bv Santa Annals agents. Ten captured Bozals,
from the coast of Africa, were for sale; but one OF
them who spoke Portuguese, made some revela,
tions lions respecting the slave trade which caused
rnncb excitement
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

Col Wood has commenced operations in Phil
.delnbia with the view of Opening baby show
IN Sentember next. This is one OF the four grand
baby shows which Barnum y wood ln'en d. 10
have in Boston, Baltimore. Clncinaau ana tnlI !,
adelphia during the coming Fall. Nine thousand
ak hundred dollars to be given 10 the OeS1 "a
bies, twenty tour hundred at each SHOW 'Ne
Ia humbugs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

TIE New GOVERNOR OF NEBRAsKA.-The
Washington correspondent OF the Journal of Com
merce says: "Gen. J. l.. Dawson, Of Pennsyl-
yania. TO whom the post has been offered. is
man Of respectable Standing lin the last Con-
gress. distinguished by the authorship and advo-
cacy of the Homestead Bill. He was supporter
Of the Nebraska bill. and is considered a moderate
pro slavery man. But his friends here say that
he will not accept this post, and that it would be
attended with great sacrifices of popularity and
personal convenience, without any adequate gain
The territory will remain territory for long
time to co.ne-and poor territory at that-pre-
senting no important field for the operations. Of
the aspiring politician, or the land speculator."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

See the letter of our correspondent on the first
page. We have another from the same writer
on hand, dated at Cleveland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

The MoRMoNs. as is we'll known. have large
eolony ON Beaver Island, Lake Michigan. This
l. a fracment from the main body, having left 1t
hsEre the emigration to the Salt Lake. It's mem
hers do not recognize the supremacy of Brigham
Young. but have Prophet Of their own. Lately
this division OF the Saints held at Huly Island,
conference, in which TREY listened to recital OF
their prosecutions and especially of the efforts u
dspossess them Of the island. Then followed a
s,lemn thanksgiving and praise to God Tor their
happy deliveraace from civil war aud other per
recntion. after which the SacramentS were ad-
ministered. and the camp broke up Next Gay
The Marty proceeded to the mouth OF the Pine NV
ar wbers they erected gallows and hung IN ell
few the men who made the attack on two boat
loads of unarmed MOrmOns, at that place, TWO
years since. The following day they erected a
1ew church building. Recent accounts from Salt
T.oks cav that the Mormons in Utah are openly
dafyinu the United States Government 1hey
even have fac OF their own, embelhshed WIN
the device of bee hive, aud discard the onlted
states national flag. They are said TO have
factory where they make fire arms. This, now
ever. is only by direction OF the rulers, FOR many
of the Mormon people are dissatisfied, ana desire
TO emiorate 10 California. Tlmesare duil, money
scarce' and labor not in demand. number oil
families with wagons and cattle, nave arrived III
California from Salt Lake, and Others were deslr-
ous of leaving. but were prevented by Brigham
YOUNG. who had them closely watched to prevent
their departure after night. This is somewhat
remarkable. as being the first symptom OF discon-
tent yet manifested by Young subjects twill
doubtless be hailed all over the Union as 'aVorc
able indication, aud as showing the tkehhoo1 OF
: change in the condition Of affairs In Utah.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

yellow Fever AT NoRFoLK.-A despatch
from Norfolk on the I'd says: According to the
official statement, up to noon yesterday the
total number of cases vas twenty tour-deaths
six. There are now only eight cases under treat
meot No new cases occurred yesterday. The
darkest day yet was in Portsmouth. Since sun
set Wednesday seven deaths have occurred-three
at the hospital. The total number of cases at
Gosport and Portsmouth have been neary one
hundred forty one-traceable to GoSporf.
Later reports state that the sickness is abatIng.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08

HENS OF JOIN SMITH WANrED.-The cool
est thing that we have encountered this hot sea-
son. is a notice in the Phlladelpnia EVehulg Du,
is stated that one John Smith, who was born says
c su in l697, and died in 1906 (Which
time of his death left snug little fortune .,
40 5O0 600. for which heirs are now wanted IL
= al hat meeting of the Smiths, interested IN
this fartune, is arranged to come off in August. at
point near Philadelphia. 1t is believed that at
has not seen as large an assembly as the call upon
the Smiths will bring together. The question OF
supplying such multitude, is already beginning
s to excite serious apprehensiOns Our Philadel-
phia contemporary does well, however, IN warn warn
p inc, the Smiths not to be too sangune of making
their fortunes at the proposed convention, IL III. Is
estimated. that if all the Smiths attend, and the
t,To ro;ll;ons and half are divided equally among
them, each individual Smith will receive about
half a dollar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08
Resigned

Mr.. Elicit, Chief Engineer of the Virginia
Central Railroad, has resigned his office.