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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

LAGER BEER SALooN-A New DoDGE-A let
ter from New York, on the 9th inst. says "a
story went the rounds last week that certain Ger
man saloon keepers in this city, in order to out
wit the authorities in their endeavors to prevent
the traffic in liquors on Sundays, bad resorted TO
the expedient OF holding religious services on their
premises, indargine their audiences IN the mean
lime with their iavorfe beverage. lager beer, and
taking up collection to defray expenses. The
idea seemed 50 preposierous that could not cred
it it, vet Sunday last proved lis truth In one IN
stance at least. and the affair is now spread be
fore the public through tho police court channels.
The .seryices' commenced atan early hour the
morning and were proiracted until the evening
each visitor being served with beer, and oil course
retiring at bis pleasure. AT one end OF the room
was the billiard table covered with back chth,
and upon it was erected kind of altar supper
TING Bible and two large wax candles at the
sides. The landlord of the place was atilred in
clerical robes, and his two bar keepers donned
somewhat similar costumes. The occasional short
addresses of The landlord were in keeping with
The general arrangement of the whole affair. and
the reform measures of Mayor Wood came in ol
the most violent denuncaton. Let alone the IT,
legality Of the proceeding, it was throughont OIL
that blasphpmous character that a repetition Of
il will not be tolerated for an instant, and several
similar places will have to change their tactics u
they are determined to carry on their efforts a
oapst the powers hat be"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

TIE NAVAL APpRoPanTIoN BrLL.-Tbis bill
provides for the construction of six steam irlgates
authorized al the last session of Congress, and APP
proprlales 1858 900 for the Collins line of Liver
pool steamers, together with the usual provision
for the support of the Navy. The whole amount
covered by the bill as it passed the two Houses
and doubtless received the Presidents signature.
is Sl5,000,000 or upwards The Senate's a
mendments Incorporating the Texan Navy with
that of The United Stales-appropratlng $780,
600 for naval depot at New Orleans, and fur
Their sum Tor the establishment Of a navy yard al
Memphis, were stricken out by the committee OF
conference. and 81 were lost. Also the Senate's
amendment regulating The mode of steam naviga'
ton upon the navigable waters within the limits
of the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14


MILITARY APPOINTMENTS The President has
appointed the officers for the four Regiments late
" authorized by Congress. The Culonels for the
two Cavalry Regiments are E. V. Sumner and
Albert 8. johnson Lieut.. Colonels. r. +. Lee
and j. E. Johnston Majors, w. J. Hardee
Braxton Bragg, W. H. Emory, Benjamin Nc
CuIlough. For the two Infantry Regiments the Co
lonels are, Geo Wright and 4. b. Alexander
Lieut.. Colonies, G.. r. Smith and Silas Carey
Majors, w. II. Il. Walker, f. }. Steptoe. E. Il
S. Caulv, and ii. w. Benham. Maj. Sieptoe
has held the office of Captain, with the Breve'
rank of Leat. Colonel. He is at present Cover
nor of Utah Territory. Maj. Emory is the Su
perintendent of the Boundary Survey. Mai. Me-
Cullough is the celebrated Texan Ranger, and the
only officer not taken from the Army.
Some feeling is said to be created BY the Presl
dent not having nominated General Shields, Ex-
Senator of Illinois, having ndred declared that
he would not nominate him-fr the new brga'
dier generalship. Forty two Senators and one hun
dred and eighty members of the House united IT
letter to the President stating, in effect that. II
voting for the appointment of an additional briga
der general, it was their expectation and wish
that General Shields, who proved hirlself gal
liant soldier in the Mexican war, should be desig
mated to the command
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

A BLOODY WAR PREp1crED.-The National
In,elligencer of Friday morning contains an inter
esting letter from an American gentleman in Par
is. from which we extract the following
81 see but little prospect of peace, but, on the
contrary, that of renewal, on still more glgan-
tic SCALE of the struggle in the Crlmea as soon as
reDforcements arrive aid the season will permit,
attended with slaughter in battle and loss OF life
from other causes which, in the aggregate, before
the contest closes in that quarter. will not have
been snuaed even by the horrible Russian cam
paign Of 1912. Besides this, there is great prob,
ability that the war may extend lis ravages lhIa
the heart of Europe, Thch'it attended, as II wen
may be, by revolutionary oul1,faks would pro,
duce , stale of affairs at which humaaity would
sicken and the world stand aghast.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

Tyr CoSsp,R,cy IN CUBA-A correspondent
IF the Savannah Georgian, who recently visited
Havana, states that conspiracy was no doubt
c,rmed in the island dfiort time since, with the
object of assisting and c. operating with the lnva-
sionisls. MANY Of the most distinguished citizens
participated, and large sums OF money were sem
to the United States. But the conspIraiors were
betrayed by one OF their number and hence lne
recent arrests. It is said that there are at ieaS
three hundred persons now in custody. Among
thuse named are Don Pinto. heretofore an g. ih'i
mate friend of the Captain General. and oenol
Cintra. distinguished lawyer. Many Greo'eS
who had enlisted isto the volunteers hau pee"
dsarmed, and ordered TO quit the island at lwen.
ty four hours notice. The creates, exc a, men
still prevailed, and spies were abroad In all oirec-
lions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14
o,t for "San."

N. C. Claiborne. Esq, of Franklm County
member of The Legislature. and prominent man
in the late Slaunton Convention, has come Ou
in favor Of the Know Nothings. A discussion
came off at Franklin Court house last week De-
tween Mr. Claiborne and Hugh billiard, Esq, III
which the formor declared that he had "hung
his banner on the outer wall, and would stand BY
il ill Americans should rule America" Go Il
Nat-oo i, ''Sam!o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

BILLS SUppREssEp.-The Washington cores
pendent of the New York Courier writes:
II is asceiained that the President has sup
pressed the bill for the improvement of the ST:
Clair flats and the St. Mary's river in Michigan.
passed by a two-lhird vote in both Houses. This
bill originated in the Senate, and was passed by
the House as a counlerpoise 10 the bill approprl-
aling Si6l 900 for the improvement of the Sa-
vannah river, which is approved by the President
under the pretext that the distractions designed
to- be removed, were placed in the river by the
government, some seventy seven years ago, that
is 10 say thirteen years before the government
appealed to for The remedy had any existence
This preience was so bold gratuituus and nnfoun-
died. that the Senate insisted upon its being struck
ont beure they wonld pass the bill, because 1t was
felt to be paliry representation unworthy to
appear on the face Of their proceedings. Yet this
miserable prevaricafion is The only grounds alleg-
ed by the President or his apoogisis for making
this biz an exception to that class of measures
which he has chosen to place under the ban'ofh his
Executive prescription.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14
Grofn and Grass-seed Separator

We invite the attention Of farmers and mllers
to the advertisement Of Salmon's Patent Grain
and Grass Seed Separator, in another column
The Richmond Wing says it has been found tc
onerate with great success in the mills Of that
CITY, and is cordially endorsed by the practical
millers and proprielOrs of those establishments
The Charlottesville Advocate has been informed
that lot of wheat sold in Richmond at 81 pei
bag. was re-sud after having been run through
this machine at 81 per bBshel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

OPEN AMERICAN ORGANIC tTIoN.-lh ne kTn"
Nothing ,aper in Boston has come ont IN favor OF
an open organization of its party and declares lis
belief that for the safety and perpetuallon OF the
American party such course is an actual heces-
stu. With regard to the most prominent persons
now belbre the 0rderfor nomination tothe pFesden-
CIV. as they are affected by the secret mode OF OPP
erations, the editor says:
Gan evil result of the secret action OF polltI-
cal party is its liability tn sacrifice principles to
men. This is an evil from which the American
marty is in no wise exempt, as we propose to show
!.bv way of illustration Injudicious parzans
of a certain prominent man have SD well succeed
ed in coupling his name with a term well under
stood BY eyery member of the secret American
party that the public outside, and many OF the men,
bers within, begin to look upon the hon. Sam
Houston as the head and front of the American
psrty-as the only exponent of ts prInclplss-as
its only eligible candidate for the Presidency IN
measure it has already btcome, not party oi
principles. bal the party 3G man and for the
imperiectons of that man. whoever he may be.
the party must consequently suffer. This state
of things has naturally excited The jealousy of the
partizans of another prominent citizen. and we
find that. Stockton Clubs are being secretly or
uanzed in every part of the union. This, OF
course. will arouse the friends Of others. and On
less this evil is checked. shall soon lind that
instead Of working together, as unit, Tor the sd'
vancement of important principles, the American
party will be divided and snbdlvided into partzan
clans fjr this that and the other man, until lis TO-
tal disruption is accomplished"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

THE VALLEY Insurance coMPANY.-The oper-
atoms of the Insurance Company of the Valley of
Virginia for the year ending with December last
shows surplus of ISL SIT ,27 over and above al
Disbursements, through year of unparelled cal
antilles by fire. This sum, added to the capital
stock of 100000. gave the Company, at the
commencement of the present year, available
means 10 the amount of 1861 SIT ,27. The sys.
tematic manner in which the affairs of the com
pany are conducted, and the prompt way in which
its liabilities are met, have obtained for IT the
confidence of the insuring public not always at
tanned by similar institutions in the same space OF
ime.-Winchester Republican.
&C. Mr.. Geo. E. Price, of this place, is the a.
gent of the above Company for Augusta county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

ANOTHER ALLY OF THE SOUTHERN DEMoc-
RAcY.-Senator Wade of Ohio--one of the mos
ultra and uncompromising Abolitionists in the u
nited Siates-has come ont in letter against The
Know Mornings. He declares that the '..4meri
can party is pro-slaucry." and hence he washes
his hands of it. Flats the opinion and that's
the position. also, of Seward, Greedy, Weed auc
all the other Abolition leaders. Let the people o
Virginia remember these facts. Recollect. also
that Wise and the Enquirer, os respects the Know
Nothing question. stand side by side with tht
whole vile host of Northern incepdiafies Rich
,nOnd JEhig
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

Mr.. Deneale, who was expected to address the
Democratic Association, on Saturday night last
did not make his appearance. 1t is said that MS
buuuy broke down somewhere on the road. why
be did not proceed on horseback we have not
heard. We understand that MIR. Deneale has
cb,nqed his diet lately-livlng now upon Know
Nothing ''moles and bats" instead OF "Federal
;,ckals." Curious taste, hasn't he?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14
Small Pox.

A young maa named James Mayse, one of tn
persons mentioned by US last week as having tn
small box, died in West Wow on Friday. Hi
case was not considered dangerous until day o
two before his death. There was rumor OIL
Sunday that two other persons living near tn
village had taken the disease, but we are glad Il
lea.n that il was untrue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14
No Foreign News.

Up to the time of going to press, we have re-
ceyed no news Of the steamer Pacific now due
from Europe 1t is supposed that the steamer did
not reach Liverpool at The usual time, and conse-
ouently her departure was delayed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

WESTWARD, Hottie Wisconsin paperssay
there is to be an immense immigration lhilher.
from the Atlantic States, this spring and summer.
We do not wonder at it, if the statements they
give us, of the cheapness of living thereto say
nothing of plenty Of wor%.-and an excellent eli
mate are all correct. Mechanics, artizans. la
borers, who cannot get work even at starvation
wages, in the overcrowded cities 'f this section,
Jet not another winter find you here instead of
{ ee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

UNPRECEDENTED COMMUNICATING the
most note worthy acts of Congress. at the close
of the late session. was the unanimous adoption OF
resolution by the Senate (in a quasi executive
SESSION. expressive of The deep regre! of the body
at the retirement of Senator Badger, Of North
Carolina. Such Legislation is without prece-
dent on their journal, and speaks volumes for the
esteem in which that gentleman is held by all his
late fellow Senators, and for their deep respect for
lis character and their admiration of his relnarka-
bic talents and attainments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14
nnr.nnnI nImcultY.

Some very bitter words having passed between
nr. w. 5. Easily. of the Richmond Penny Post,
and Mr.. r. A. Pryor, of the Enquirer, the par
,iss were bound over to keep the peace, last Fri
asv in the sun of $1,000 each.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

ANGEL GABRIEL AT HoME.-John S. Orr,
nck-named the CANCEL GABRIEL" arrived at
Glasgow, Scotland, about the 18th of February.
As the steamer approached the quay, he blew his
horn. and az ,uor as he could jumped ashore
He then took his old stand at lamp post, blew
another blast or two, harangued the crowd for
short time, pointedto his scars, promised to give
\ full account at some sure day OF his adyen-
lures among the Yankees, and disappeared.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

AN ADMIRABLE REroRT.-Ne heard yes'eI-
day of retort, made by gentleman IN an al
joining county. who had been Periect, wv, WlleeI-
horse in the service, but couid not 60 WISE, F"
some rabid democrats, who accused him of going
over to the Wings, which we hold TO be the best
of the season. They were riding along The road
At the time. on the way rom court. The accused
n,r,v when the accusation was made raised him
self slowly in his sirups, looked around him and
said without cracking smile. "Well, gentle
men. if | do join the Wings, (Which have no IN
tention of doing, but if do join them, shall be
with gentlemen. and patriots, who know each 9TH
or bv the instincts of gentlemen" There was
M resisting such clap of thunder. The party
rode on in silence-Penny Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

MIR. GEORGE LAw.-The members of the
Pennsylvania Legislature recently addresseda let
ter to Mr.. George Law, of New York, on the
subject of Naive Amerlcanism, TO which he has
replied at length, advocating the principles of the
new party. I, is supposed that Mr.: Law will be
a candidate Car the Presidency His reputation
mas s heretofore chiefly consisted in building bad
steamships, bolstering up doubtful fiuanclerlng
schemes and trading in condemned muskets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

ToR,cco AND THE CHURcH.-We observe
that quite spirited debate took place in the Bal
timore Conference methodist Episcopal or
Wednesday last on the practice of smoking enc
chewing tobacco. The Rev. R. Gladden. strongly
urued reform in this ter.but the Conference
at The suggestion of Rev. e. Phelp:s'who though
the matter upon the table. The vote. says re
porter was thought to be indicative of the exten
to which tobacco was used by the members of the
Conference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14
THE ARIsrocRAcY OF ENGLANp.-The PEG

TIE ARIsTocRAcY OF ENGLAND.-lhe peo'
pie of England are manifesling great prejudice a.
eainst the privileged classes in that country
Which have for centuries almost ronopollzed the
government. They say that the arisiocracy have
been selected to fill the public Offices, civil and
military, without regard to qualifications, and de-
mond an instant reform. The London Times
Joins in with the cry. A radical change in the
system is moi improbable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

Seden, Withefs & Co. have publisheda card
in relation to their Indebtedness to the State of
Va They Stale that they are unable at present
to give the exact amount. but they express great
confidence that in due time it will ali be paid.
dollar FIR dollar, with interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

Tue MEXICAN Observation-Disclosures recsv-
ed at Washington from Mexico to the 18th u't.
renresent Santa Anna as daily losing and Aver
ez gaining ground. 1t is said that Santa Anna
holds several steamers ready to receive him on
the approach of Alverez; and has sent what he
couId Of the 81, 100000 received from the Uni
ted States aud other valuables out of the country
He has also suld the three millions ye. to be paid
Mexico by the United States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

THE New PosrAGE LAw.-Every person be-
ing interested in the amended act ofthe Sd March,
1855, in regard to postagesa synopsis of its pro-
visions will not be Unacceptable:
Under this law all single letters mailed for
any distance not exceeding three Thousand miles
arc to pay three cents, and fur any distance ex-
ceedng three thousand miles ten cents.
Half an ounce in weight will constitute sin
gle letter; and double, treble, and quadruPe
letters to be charged in the same proportion.
All letters must be prepaid, except such as are
to or from a foreign country, or those addressed
to officers of the Government on official bust
ness.
The law goes into operation from the first OF
April next.
Alter the LIST Jauiiary next the postmasters are
to ailix stamps nal prepaid letters upon which
none are placed by the writers.
A registration Of valuable letters is required to
be made upon the payment Of a fee Of five cents
in addition to the prepaid postage, but the Gov
eminent viii not be responsible fur the loss OF any
registered etler or packet.
The frankng privilege is to remain as hereto
FORE
Selling postage stamps for larger sum than
their marked value is 10 be punished as INSIDE
meanor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14
APPRENTICE WANTED.
mA. o.t.n,I conferrnee.

Wanted at th. office Immediately, YOUTH
~ learn the printing business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

The DIPLOMATIC CONSULAR BILL which has
just passed Congress. is considered measure Of
great Importance 1t equalizes the salaries OF oul
diplomatic representatives, and is expected to add
to their efficiency ; ana in the consular branch
will correct many abus.s heretofore considered
somewhat grievous. II proposes to give the fol,
lowing salaries with M outfits:
To ENJOYS Extraordinary and Ministers Plen.
potenliary To Great Britain. sl7 900; France
$4,000; Spain, Russia, Austria. and Prussia
$4,000; Switzerland. Rome, Naples. Sardinia
Belgium, Holland. Portugal. Denmark and Swe-
den. $500; Turkey, $4,000; China, SIS 600
Brazil $l2. 600; Peru. 1000; Chill. $4,000
Argentine Republic, New Grenada, Bolivia, Ec-
uador, Venezu a Guatemala, and Nicaragua, 81 ;
500; Mexico $4,000.
Secretaries of Legation are TO be paid as fol-
lows: to Great Britain, $2,400; France and
Spain, 81. $50; Russia. Austria, Prussia. $4,000
Switzerland Rome. Naples. Sardinia, Belgium.
Holland. Portugal Denmark, Sweden, Chill, Ar
gentine Republic. New Grenada, Bolivia, Eoua
dor. Venezula. Guatemala and Nicaragua. 81 :
500; Brazil, Peru and Mexico, $4,000. A COM
missioner to the Sandwich Islands is to receive an
annual compensation of Sc. 00C an Interpreter to
the mission TO China, So. 800; and dragoman tc
the mission to Turkey, So 500.
COnsuls 10 have fixed salaries. and some oil
them are to be confined to consular business alone
Others are to have small salaries and 10 be allow
ed TO engage in commercial pursuits. 80
None of these officers are 70 receive compensa-
ticn until they shall have reached their respective
pusts and entered upon their official duties. Git
liens Of the United States alone to be appointed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

rejolned, giving ulleTaHce 70 TIE 1OIu"INT
"Whilsi you forgiut Wise, Nc Comas, Bococh
and Hunter-aye. and pei Mem--you ,conld sac,
yifce me 10 gratiy Henry n. Wise, 'cho has been
all Thing. 10 all men. and nothing long! Dil be
a ,oar to the kaJc. bel so! II is nlonstrous, thai
/ should be sacrificed, ,rtiist others ore booted
and spmred, ready to ride Democracy 10 the de6-
n %,
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-05-24
Millersport, May 2lst, 1855.

TIE ATTEMpTED ASSASSINATION OF Lou
Is NAroLEoN.-The Cleveland Herald has
received by telegraph, the following ac-
count of the attempt upon the life Of tho
French Emperor:
The Emperor had narrow escape from
assassination on the evening of the 23.h
ult, while on his way TO jolq6Re Empress
in their usual ride in the Champ d'Ely-
see The Emperor was accompanied by
two officers of his household, and when
near the Barriere de Ttolc, he was ap-
preached by well dressed man with an
action intimating desire to present pc
tilion. He had advanced to within five or
six PAGES of the Emperor, who had not
observed him; when he was discovered
by policeman, who, thinking it was his
intention to present some document to the
Emperor, advanced quietly to inform him
that such an act was prohibited. As the
policeman was proceeding towards the
man, cart was rapidly driven between
them, and in the interval the individual
had drawn pistol, and aiming point blank
at the Emperor, discharged both barrels
without effect. He was seized by the
policeman, but not until he had drawn an
other, and made second attempt 10 shoot.
1t is said one ball grazod tho Emperor's
hat. The would be assassin is an Italian,
named Pianoza, and was avolunteer in Ger
ribaldi's army. Hcwas in London while
tho Emperor was making his visit, and
5 would have made the attempttherc ii hehac
not been prevented by a great concourSe o
people.
The Emperor proceeded with his ride
! and visited the Opera Comique in th'
: evening. lie has decided not to receive
: any formal address of congratulation
g though an exception has been made in re
S gard to British residents in Paris, VIII
G held meeting on the End, and was largel,
h attended. An address was adopted
n The corporation of London has also take
= similar action in the matter.
The would-be assassin will be tried q
e the Assizes about the middle of May.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-05-24
Heavy Loss.

At the recent burning of the William
Knox, ninety miles below Louisville, it
was the sad misfortune Of THOMAS LITTLE
FIELD, ESQ. Ct this county, to lose fifteen
hundred dollars in gold, which he had
phcedin charge of his sister, who was go
ing to Iowa, to pay for tract of land he
had purchased. Mr.. Litlle6eld is well
known as one of the very best citizens OF
the county, and the whole community
deeply sympathiscs with him in his misfor-
tune. This loss win fall very heavily upon
him. 3