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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25
Fsreign Inamigration.

There is one consideration connected with the
presen, political contest, which deserves the sPs-
cial attention Of Southern men. 1t is this, that
tho population of the free states has attained its
overwhelming ascendency in the Unlon.to great
extent, from foreign in,migration! Several MIL
LIONS have already been added to the federal
numbers of the North and West, from this source.
Leaving out of view The character of these im"l-
grants, which is sufficiently Objectionable, let
Southern men reflect, that their mere numbers
have direct tendency to increase the prepsnder-
ancs of the free States in the councils the coun-
try, and in our general elections. Very few of
these foreigners come South. They go 10 swell
the numbers of voters for northern candidates. and
thus to perpsuate the relative superiority of that
section Of the Union.
Let it then be remembered, that the Wise
party are opposed to that policy. the direct ten
dency Of which must be to diminish this advan-
.age Of the North over the South. They are do
ing all they can to prevent this immigration
from being checked by proper modification OF
the naturalization laws, and other laws directed to
the same object. The American party, on the
other hand. are endeavOring to remedy the evil,
and to diminish this excessive annual addition to
the population of the free States. These facts
cannot DO denied. They challenge contradic-
tioa
1t follows that, if the American party succeeds
in carrying out its reforms, the Northern States
must lose one of the greatest advantages they
have over the Southern States. This is not the
object of the American party, which has no sec
tioual character bat il is necessary result from
its declared plan of operations. If however, the
Pierce and Wise party should carry the day, we
may expect the South 10 continue, for many
years, to drag on heavily and slowly in the rear
Of Northern progress. These are plain and sim
pie propositions, which the humblest understand
ing can comprehend. We submit them with con-
dence to the consideration of the reader, whatev-
er may have been the party with which he has
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

"a WING TRIcK."-The Hon. J. NJ. Bolts,
having been invited to deliAer a public speech
in Richmond, wrote letter declining to do 50,
from which we make the following extract:
As am about to leave home, and may be alb
sent for some weeks, you may have some curiosi-
ty to know how expect TO vote in the approach
ing elections. have seven votes to give, and if
am spared and well enough to get TO the polls. |
expect to give them as follows: the first for Mr..
Flournoy, against Mr.. Wise the second for Mr..
Besle, against Mr.. McComas the third for Mr..
Patton, against Mr.. Bocoek the fourth for MIR.
Morris, against whatever other Democrat may be
nominated i. opposition to him; the fifth for Mr..
Richard Rens, against Mr.. Chaslain White; the
sixth for Mr.. Henry Cox, against Mr.. Robert A.
Mayo; and the seventh for whoever may be nom
mated, whether Wing or Democrat, against MIR.
John S. Caskie I; and, when have thus voted for
more democrats in one day, than ever did before
in all my life together. think it will strike one
weapon from the hands of those who have COM
planned that was an iInpraciicable politician
It may be true, as all democrats allege, that ain
voting for the Wing party in disguise; but oh !!
,phat an ,mpenelrabls disguise IL is! should no
more have recognised it, Than the mice did the
eat when covered up in the tub OF meal.
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ARSENIC 40 REMEDY.-An article sometime
sincs appeared in one Of the English Magazines,
giving an account of curious practice of swallow
ing arsenic. which prevails among the inhabitants
Of several Of the Austrian Provinces. 1t gives
them blooming complications, and enables them to
endure long ascending walks, ON the mountains
without over taskiug their lungs. 1t is now sta
ted by Paris correspondent Of the n. Y. Tri-
bnns, tina, NJ. Montigny, the French Consul in
China. has furnished some interesting infsrna-
zion with reference to the use Of arsenic by the
Northern Chinese. He says they mingle it with
their smoking tobacco. The custom is peculiar
10 certain provinces, and so common that, accord
ing to The testimony of missionaries who lived
long time there, tobacco free from arsenic is not
cold. The same witnesses assure the Consul that
the arsenic smokers were stout fellows with
"lungs like blacksmith's bellows, and rosy as
sherubs" The publication of Montigny's state
ment has called out letter from DR.. Londe, who
informs us that some years ago, in the course nf
discussion at the Academy of Medicine, on the a
gents to be employed to cure tuberoular consump-
iion, he told the assembled doctors that he had
found but one successful means Of combating this
dreadful disease that means was the smoking Of
arsenic. The doctor re-atfrms his commentator
Of this remedy.
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.sam's" Meeting.

The first public meeting of the American party
of Stanton was held at the Court. house on Fri
day night last, Col. David S. Young in the chair.
The Chairman opened the ball himself in SEN
sible and appropriate address, in which ne demol-
ished the silly charges Of persecution" and "abo
litionism" urged against the American party by
its imbistered opponents. Col. Young's re-
marks were received with applause by the audi
ence. At the conclusion of his address call was
made upon Mr.. Ryan, of Rockingham, to which
that gentleman responded in brief but exceed
ingly happy off. hand speech. Mr.. R. said that
he had always been an uncompromising Demo-
crat, but he could not swallow the renegade tick
Ct. He revered the memory Of Andrew jackson
too sincerely, to recognize his vilifier, Henry A.
Wise, as the proper Leader of the Democratic par
ty, and there were thousands Of other Democrats
in the State, ofthe same stripe as himself. MIR.
r. referred to the charge of abolitonism brought
against the American party, and thought that
those who urged it rsked their reputation for in
tslligence to say the least Oft His entire speech
was cspitafly spoken and repeatedly drought
down the house," When Mr.. Ryan had conclu-
ded, a call was made upon MFR. Thornton Berry,
Of this county. Mr.. B. took the stand, and in
teresed the audience for nearly haitian hour, with
his views Of the American movement. He, too,
had always been an unfinchng Democrat. but
considered the dangers Of political Romanism and
foreign influence infinitely more deserving Of at
tention than any questions at issue between po-
litcal parties. Mr.. Berry did not hesitate to a.
VOW that he stood "upon the American platform
every plank of it" and gave number of sat-
isfactory reasons for the faith that is in him.
He was repeatedly interrupted by rounds of ap-
plause. In response 10 calls made upon thsm,
Mr.. Lewis of Rockingham and Mr.. Imboden Of
Augusta made few remarks. The former gave
most encouraging accounts of "Sam's' progress
in the Tenth Legion, and the latter who had just
returned from Highland County, where he met
with large number Of persons from Western
Counties, brought with him most glorioas intslli-
gence Of the way things are working in Western
Virginia.
Want Of space has limited our notice of this
enthusiastic meeting, which we exceedingly re-
greet. twould have given US pleasure to report
the remarks Of the speakers in full-especially of
those "Whgs in Disguise" Mr.. Ryan and Mr..
Berry. All present seemed to be animated with
the confidence Of success, which they expressed
bsfsre they separated ia three long and hearty
ehesrs for San
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

MASSACHUSETTS LEcIsLArURE.-We have
watched the proceedings in the impeachment of
Judge Loring by the Massachusetts, Legislature
With considerable interest, because the final de-
sision must have an important bearing SpoR the
course to be pursued. hereafter, by the North with
reference to the slavery question. The case re-
ferted to may be resolved into this: Judge Lo-
ring holds the office of United States Commits
sioner, appointed to adjudccte matters that may
arise under the fugitive slave law, enacted by
Congress in 1850. He also holds the office Of
Judge of Probate for the county of Suffolk, by
she appointment of the Governor Of Massachu-
setts And, because the Judge saw fit faithfully
to discharge his duty as United States Commits
sioner in the case Of Anthony Bnrns, claimed as
fugitive from Southern State. the Legislature
have drawn up an address, requesting the Cover
NOR to remove him from the Office he holds as
Judge of Probate The address passed the House
on Saturday. as already announced and is now be-
fore the Senate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

TROUBLE STHE WEsr.--The last Clarksburg
Register, Democratic paper, complains loudly
Of Mr.. Jefferson I. Martin, the Marshal OF the
Western District, for summonlng Know Nothing
Jurors. and indirectly propagating Know Nothing
principles. II is but just TO Mr.. Martin to say
however, that he was ignorant Of the fact that
they were Know Nothings at the time, and dis
charged them as soon as he discovered it.
Now, without enquiring what reason Mr.. Mar
tin may have had for supposing tibet Know
Nothing would not make as good juror as any
body else, or what right ne has to discriminate.
on account of political opinions, in the selection
Of his jury, we beg leave to offer in his defence
the excuse that it is almost impossible to get to-
gsiher, any where in the State, dozen men in
discriminatory. without there being considerable
sprinkling Of Know Nothings among them
These mysterious rascals are SO numerous that
they are found on all sides, and in all localities.
Why even here in Richmond where an anti Know
Nothing ticket for municipal officers was special
" framed, we are informed that there were two
or three Know Nothings upon it. And SO il Is
everywhere. MIR. Martin will find it as hard to
avoid them as he would Nlormons in Utah.
Whig.
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Tn CATHOLIC LAIrY seem not to agree e1-
a,lly with their prelates in reference to tho re-
lAlioss Of the Papal power to the adherent' OF the
Catholic church in the United States. The latest
ipstsnce 10 that of Mr.. Semmes, who, in lee
,nrs deliyed before the New Orleans Institution,
said the Pope would not be guilty ofthe egreglou'
tolly Of. surnmonlng tho Catholic world to his
sandards, for the purpose Of maintaining his seat
on the Papal throne, and IL he did they would re-
mird him that his Kingdom was not ofths world.
This ia pretty much the position taken by the
Hon. Joseph r. Chandler in his speech 10 Con-
xr.s. The New York Fresman's Journal, thus
lakes Mr.. Semuiss to task:
.And We, the lecturer cannot DO so young ~
,o,,to have kuown of the Note of February Is,
1870 addressed from Gaeta in the name OF MS
Holiness. Plus TX, to all the Catholic POWERS
add invoking in particular the instant armed m
tsrvsn.ion of France, Austria, Spain, ana Naples
10 res,or. him to the patrimony Of St. Peter. The
Journal quotes from the "Note." and says" MT
s.mm., will perceive that he has widely mistaken
,he principles upon which he should have proceed
cd"
In ths same article, the Freeman's Journal mos
fault with Mr.. Chandler for his speech IN ION
xrsss though in more respectful tone Inns
n,,srance of the Journal corresponds with the po-
si,ion assumed by the Dublin Tablet, aud shows
shat tho lay gentleman who have undertaken 10
define the position Of their church on this lmPor'
tan, poin. are sot in full concordance with thell
hierarchy.
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Difficulties with Cuba.

Recent reports from Washington city contra
dict the runners that the President had assumed a
position of determined hostility towards Spain
It is now asserted that Commodore McCauley's
instructions are not such as necessarily to create
a war. He is cautioned, it is,said TO be extreme
ly careful against getting irR difficulty like
that of Capt. Holins, at GreJsOwn, and to resort
to force only ifa case should arise in which in
,ernatonal law will fully justify it. Attic same
time dispatches have been sent out by the Span
ish Minister 10 General Concha. advising him to
let American steamers pass without molestation
hereafter, except in very suspicious cases; and to
use all available means for conciating our gov
eminent. The Cuban indscretions against A
merican commerce are thought to arise from deep
seated conspiraces among the Islanders, which
irritate and confuse the Captain General.
1t is sincerely to be hoped that the Administra-
ton has adopted pacific policy. Ifis be really
true that the "ouirages" complained of justify
resort to arms on our part, (Which, however, has
not yet been made clear Congress alone has the
power to authorize hosliliiies and any act of the
President plunging the country in war would be
usurpaton requiring his impeachment and re-
moval from office A war with Spain at this
time for the acquisition of Cubs, or any other pur-
pose, could not but be disastrous TO US, at least in
the outset, and this fact may we'll induce the
President to pause and reflect before he brings
upon us such catastrophe. Such a war would
be very different from the late contest with Mex
leo, which has given certain class Of Americans
so exalted notion Of our military prowess, and
so ravenuus taste for blood and conquest. In
deed il is not certain by any means that the u
nited States could capture Cuba, without at least
sacrifice of treasure and human life which would
render the conquest worthless in the comparison.
Spain has now concentrated in that Island nearly
twice as many troops as the whole regular army
of the United States, scattered over our immense
territory and every strong hold would prove
Crons,adt or Sevastopol. Nor is it likely that
England and France would stand idle by
They could readily spare an armament from their
Baltic feet, without missing it, which would
lombard and destroy every Atlantic seaport in
the United States, before our comparatively small
naval force could be got ready for action. In the
meantime our commerce. would be driven from the
ocean by privateersmen and the enhansed rate of
insurance on American vessels. These are con-
sideratious which address themselves To- the
sound discretion, not the fears, of our people. In
Just war, undertaken for high and noble purpo-
ses, we need not stop TO cpunt the cost or reflect
upon the consequences, although even then due
preparation should be made before blow is
struck but from war for conquest, undertaken
under whatever pretext, prudence may sustain in
the absence Of better influences.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

AmERIcMNs PRoscRIBED! The. Federal Court
is now in session in our city, and we have learned
some facts connected with it that it is but right
the public should know. The facts, we believe.
cannot be gainsayed, that the Marshal brought
all the jurors here from abroad, thus increasing
the expense to the Government. and his own com
mission. by their mileage. There were persons
came among these, as usual BY invitation Of MEM
bers Of the court, and with his knowledge. under
expectation Of being placed on the jury. but they
were excluded on the plea that he feared they
were connected with the American party. The
Marshal has been heard to declare that he would
not trust an American, or one who sympathized
with them, as juror or witness.-Wheeliag Ga
zelte.
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The following amusing incident occurred be-
tween two gentlemen of this place, one Of whom
is an out.and -out old line Wing, and the other a
Wing until recently, but now a Democrat. The
parties were Mr.. C. and Mr.. d. The latter ad-
dressing the former. said: 'NIr c. why it you do
not join one of the political parties of tho day F.
you remind me of an old lady. who kept her bon
net fifteen years, waiting for the fashion to come
round" "And you," quietly replied Mr.. c.,
"remind me of an old maid who never changed her
buunst until the fashion was going out, and then
got one of the old Sort"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

MOB Law IN MIssouRI.-The office of the
Luminary, at Parkville in Missouri, being sus-
pected Of freesoil tendencies was attacked on
Saturday last by some 200 citizens of Platte coun-
ty, who Destroyed the fixtures and threw the
printing press into the Missouri river. The editors
absence alone saved them from being tarred and
feaihered. The mob passed resolutions declaring
the paper nuisance, denouncing the editors aRd
threatening their lives, as well as thnse of other
freesoisrs. It was also determined that no Metho-
dist preacher should be allowed to preach in the
county on pain of tar and feathers for the rst Of
fence. and hanging in the second.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

NEW ORLEANS TO VIRGINIA.-We send to our
friends in Virginia and conjure them to initiate
our example. That abolitionism, or even the
slightest tncture Of reesoism.is contained in the
doctrine of the American party cannot for mo-
ment be entertained. when extreme southern men
Of patriotism and intelligence are found enlisted
under its banners. ~ -.
The rights of the States and the integrity Of
the Union are inscribed upon our banner. With
slavery as national question we have nothing to
do. II belongs to the States. We are opposed to
the agitation of the subject IN Congress, its in
PRODUCTION into national issues.
AS New Orleans has gone so will the State GO.
Louisiana is now American to the core. The en-
lhusiasm for our cause is greater in the parishes
than in this city, and if to day election was 10
DO held for State offices, there is not parish
in the State which would not give majority for
the candidates Of the American party.
Welook to Virginia to reinaugurate the era OF her
Washington, her jefferson, and Madison. and
that host of revolutionary worthless which has
made her celebrated as the cradle Of heroes
.Msp Orleans Creole
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

APPROXIMATION OF CuBA-IMPoRTANT! =
We have satisfied ourself that the last steamer
from Europe brought to more than one foreign le-
CATION in this city tina, Mr. Perry shortly after The
delivery of M. Luzuriaga' 3 now famous speech in
explanation of the future Cuban policy of Spain,
wrote that gentleman (the Queens minister for
foreign affairs) for an authentic copy OF the speech
in question. to be forwarded to this Government /;
and that Mr.. l.. has promptly sent it to him, EN-.
bracing pledge that Spain would protect and
cherish slavery in Cuba. We take il fur granted
that by the mail bringing the letters in question,
the Government received the correspondence to
which we refer above.-Star.
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candidates for the L.gi.l.turs.

A Convention of the American party, held in
Staunton on Monday last, nominated John D. I'm.
boden, A. Bolivar Christian and Adm McChes-
ney, Esq'rs., to represent Augusta County in the
Legislature of Virginia. The two former have
heretofore served the people Of the County with
great ability and efficiency, and it will no doubt
be the pleasure of their former constituents to re-
turn them again. Mr.. McChesney is quiet and
unassnming gentleman, of excellent sense and fine
character
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Sc. charlie. Ho,eI, Riehmond.

We invite public attention to the card Oft. M.
Fsrrow Co., Projectors of this excellent Hotel.
We speak from experience when We commend
the St. Charles as in every respect first class
Hotel. II is located on Main ST., in the midst of
the business portion OF the City, and on this ac-
coaat is especially convenient to merchants and
other business men visiting Richmond. Beard
81 so per day.
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Board OF Public yyork,,

Tho Democratic Convention which met at
Charlottesville on Thursday last, nominated Alex
ander r. Holiday as their candidate to fill the va
cancy in the Board of Public Works oscasioned BY
the expiration of DR.. Graham's term. DR.. 6.
declined the nomination, as also did Mr.. S. F..
Lsake. Mr.. Holiday was lately member Of
Congress from the Fredericksburg District, but
now lives in Richmond
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25
.Boon Childreu.1

These celebrated little prodgies gave four Of
their entertainments at Union Hall on Thursday,
Friday. Saturday, and Monday nights last. We
chserlully add our favorable notice to the high
comiums bestowed upon these children wherever
they have exhibited. Fher acting is remarkable
especially that of the younger sister, Lora Gordon
who is destined to shine some day ass 'brigbt
particular star" on the stage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

SENATOR WILSON DENouNcEs THE AMERI-
CAN PARTY.-Gen. Wilson gave the closing lee
ture of the anti-slayery course. last evening. at
the Temple. He explained for himself the posi-
ton with regard to slavery that he had occupied
for twenty years. and called upon all TO oppose
any party that should try to smother the anti'sla
very sentiment. He assumed that this course
had been the death of the two great parties, and
must be of the other now forming. He said this
party wa. perilow TO the anti-slarery sentiment.
and called upon the anti-slarery party 10 Kill oft
The ".4moican doughtace,," as they had the 9TH
ey.-Boston Transcript
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public Discussions,

A discussion came of at the Courthouse on
Monday night last between VIM. T. Early Esq,
of Albsmarls, and Jas. H. Skinner Esq, the
Democratic Elector for this County. Going to
press Tuesday morning. we only have time and
space to notice the TACT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

EXPEDITION To THE PLAMs.--We learn from
the ST. Louis Republican, that active preparations
are making for this expedition, and the troops are
put en- route asrapidly as possible. Two companies
left about the middle of the week and much lar
ger force will leave to-day or Monday next. The
whole army will be ready to march from Fort
Leavenworth before grass is sufficiently high for
FORAGE for the animals attached to the expedition.
Something of the extent Of the expenditure may
be inferred from the fact, that 5000 bbs. of flour
at SIP per bb., make one of the items OF the ac-
count of purchases. 1t is to be put up in sacks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

A New York letter on the 10Th, says: elm
migrants are new pouring upon our shores in great
numbers-some FIVE Thousand during the past
three days; and. after all, II. is conectursd from
the impetus with which the spring influx has
opened, and the large number known to be on
their way from European ports, there will be no
material falling off this season, even IT there IS
any at all. At the weekly meeting Of the Com,
missioners of Emigration last evening it was stated
that during the four months ending on the thirty
first ultimo they had afforded relief in some shape
or other to no less than n 275 persons, at cost
of upwards of fifty -one thousand dollars"
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TIE New YoRK paoHrB,rosr Liquor Law

The New YoRK PRoHTBIroRY LIQUOR Law.
The District Attorney Of New York in reply to
inquiries from the Mayor, states that from the LIST
of Nav until the 4th Of July there will be no L.
gal prohibition whatever against the sale Of liquor
the new law extingushing the old license sys-
tenn, with its pains and penalties. and providing
no fresh ones until the latter date. For the next
two months, therefore. bar rooms may be open in
every house in New York. and liquor may be sold
at the cornerof every street, without the parties
retailing it rendering themselves amenable to pun
ishment.