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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
Election OF senator.


On the second day ofthc session, the two hou-
ses of the Legislature resolved that on Saturday
last they would 90 into the election of United
States Senator to succeed Mr.. Mason. This ear
~ movements regarded as stroke Of policy on
the part of Mr. Mason's friends, to prevent the
friends of other gentlemen from having time tc
mature their plans. The Richmond Examiner
which is supposed to be favorable to Gov. Floyd's
election, is exceedingly outraged by the hot haste
of the Mason party, and in its issue of Friday
argued the case with its accustomed vigor and
ability. The term Of service Of Mr.. Mason's sue
cessor will not actually commence till the first
Monday in December, 1857, nearly two years
from this time. and "eyery consideration of pru-
dence,' says the Examiner. "demands that the
States should hold control of their Senators to the
latest convenient moment" The movement
continues the Examiner, scan be justified. before
democratic tribunal, by no plea ofnecessiiy pro.
priety, usage or precedent. 1t is an anomaly; ii
is an outrage it is fraud it is an indecency; il
is vicious example 't is degradation OF
Virginia to the mental office of man seryice."-
In reference to Mr.. Deneale, the Examiner says
'.'rhe movement had a worthy patron in the Sc
nate OF the State, whose name, as matter oil
taste, we exclude from our editorial columns and
whose bell wether lead we were sorry to see So
many respectable men follow in flock"
"This prompt reelection" the Examiner pro-
ceeds,''is urged on the ground that Virginia owes
it to Mr. Mason to give his conduct all emphatic
endorsement; and The only thing remarkable in
his conduct above that of other Southern men, is
his vote in favor yf the Hunter Land Bill" And
this precipae endorsement Of Mr.. Mason is mot
50 much for his own sake, as for MIR. Hunters
sake, whose chances for the Presidency are belevi
ed 10 have been greatly impaired by that universal
ly reprobated measure"
As this is family quarrel, it may not be proper
for outsiders to interfere; and we will only remark
that the Examiner seems to US clearly in the right
But we are astonished to hear that the Virginian
Democracy are setting Mr.. Hunter "on his legs
again for the Presidency" Governor Wise, we
presumed, was their favorite candidate.
| The American members of the Legislature held
Senatorial caucus Thursday night, and resolved
to cast their votes for Judge Summers. We
learn from private source of information that
Mr.. Stuart of this place was warmly supported
for the honor, but such earnest appeals were made
by the Trans Allegheny members that the COM
pliment was finally conceded to them.
1t will be seen by the proceedings Of the Leg.
islature On Saturday, that Mr.. Mason was re-
elected without serious opposition. All the Dem
ocra,ic members voted for him except Gov. Floyd
and he threw his vote away upon Mr.. f. B. Mil
| lnr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
Pictorial Brother JONATHAN, ,,

We have received specimen copy of the
mammoth Brother Jonathan, published by B.
II. Day, As Beekmaa street, New York. The
pictures in it--over one hundred in number-are
excellent. There are several series of the droll-
est scenes imaginable, among which Mr.. Spoonbil's
experience in Skating aud Major Muggn's Fight
with Mr.. Cheeks are prominent. If yon want
something that will amuse the whole family for
half the winter. send on postage stamps To New
York, and get the Christmas Brother Jonathan.
The price is II cents per copy--ten for one dol
lar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

BREApsTUFFs IN FRANcE.-A letter from Paris
on the 25th November, says :-"Whilst France
not only most rigidly prohibits the expectation of
breadstufIs, but even Of chestnuts, which is an
article of great consumption food in some parts
of the Empire, she and Great Britain have indu
ced the King of Naples to allow the expectation
of wheat, which was abundant and cheap in that
Kingdom. but which will now advance to within
fraction (the mere difference in the cast oftrans-
portation) of the value in France and England,
thas compelling the people of Naples to eat dear
instead OF cheap bread by the repeal of the pro.
hibition to export. 1t is estimated that the guam
tity of wheat which can be spared by Naples will
not exceed three millions Of bushels, It is stated,
not formally official, ont tacit'y so, that Algeria
will, from its abundant harvest. be able TO furnish
TO France ten millions of bushels but this is
tirely dscredi,ed in commercial circles, where
the estimate of the supply from that quarter does
not exceed six millions. The deficit of supply
for the Empire Tor the year is officially estimated
at nineteen millions of bushels The commercial
community aud the public generally consider this
an under estimate, and that the actual deficiency
for the year will not be less than twenty-five mil
hons bushels, and may range from that quantity
up to thirty millions"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

REceUIrINa IN THE NORTH OF IRELAND
Fine numerous recruiting parties in Belfast are
beginning to complain of the scarcity OF young
men, of whom they are now unable to pick up, in
one month. scarcely one fourth of the number
they obtained in the same period this time
twevemonth. For some time past an active re
cruiting was going on in Belfast for the Land
Transport Corps, but an order to cease recruiting
was received here on Saturday last, as enough
mon, for the present. had been obtained for that
corps. The height for those joining that service
was five feet two, and the bounty IS, with "a
tions and Is. Sd per day. The term Of enlist
ment is ten years, with the privilege TO we'll
conducted men to receive their discharge at the
end of five years. The entire number of young
men who enlisted for the Land Transport Corps
and the line, during the month of August last,
and passed BY Colonel Adar. Inspecting Field
Officer for the Northern District, which includes
the whole of the Province of Ulster, was only
ninety nine; for September. seventy one. and for
October, one hundred aud liity six Utsier Ban
ner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

An Irishman, whose name we have not learned,
fell from cart on Friday last and so seriously in
jured his spine that death ensued on Saturday.
He was engaged hauling manure from town to
Mr.. John A. Harman's farm, when the horse
commenced kicking, loosened the body of the cart,
which tilted and threw the driver backward TO
the ground.
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Fire.

On Saturday night last about IL o'clock, the
stable and some other out buildings of Capt Jno
A. Hartman, two miles from this place, were con-
sumed by fire. A portion of his grain was also
destroyed and the whole loss s estimated at seven
hundred dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

Curious ELopEMENr.-The Chicago Demo-
ocral of Tuesday says that a woman arrived IN
that place few days previous, with the dead
body of her husband, which she was taking east
fer burial. On the route she fell in with young
man, and, on the arrival of the cars at Chicago.
they went off together, leaving the dead body of
the husband in the depot, where it has remained
since
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
Cosr or rae WAa.-One Of the Pans CORES.


pondents, in his letter Of the l7th ult., says:
eft is impossible correctly TO estimate the cost
of this war; the expenditure is so enormous. 1t
greatly exceeds one million Of dollars per day
How long can such an outlay be supported with
out producing most disastrous results? One
more large loan may be obtained in this country,
but much doubt il another can be had except at
a fearful discount, Except in nominal credit
France is in every way more powerful aud has
greater resources tkan England. Her soil is per-
fecly capable of supporting her, which is not the
ease with England, Her manufactures are not 50
extensive, but are much more solid and not so de
pendent on foreign demand. England in every
way is more dependent on foreign nations for her
supplies and her markets than France, and the
whole commercial and financial system of Great
Britain is house of cards that may be readily
tumbled down in ruins by un;oward events, and
is far less solid than that of France. A war, for
Instance, with the United States would produce u
shock in England that would shake her CONNER
cial and paper system to It's very foundations.
cas- one item of expense in this war France
has sent eighty thousand horses to the Black Sea,
Of which only ten thousand remain. The other
seventy thousand have persisted in battle, or
through exposure, fatigue, neglect, and want OF
500 francs, (Sl00.) aud probably as much more
TO convey to and land them in the Crimea. Here,
then, is sum of eighty millions of francs (Sl6,-
000,000) alone. This great drain has raised the
price for horses in France. They now offer $50
francs for cavalry horses, aud from $50 10 500
francs for horses Suitable for officers"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

EXECUTION OF MURDERERs IN CALIFORNIA.
"A man of the name of Crane, a printer, who
seven or eight years ago published a newspaper
at Richmond, Virginia, was on the Goth of Octs-
Der legally executed upon the gallows at Coloma,
California, for the murder of young woman
named Susan NJ. Newman, whom he shot with
one of Colts REVIEWERS. near Ringgold, Ell Dora
do county, on the 10Th Of August last, ard who
died on the 18th. lie had a wife and four chill
dren in the Atlantic States, but regarded himself
as married to this young woman, "by God aud
HIMSELF" for full fifteen months, and shot her
because her parents preferred another who was
addressing her. He went to the gallows gaily
dressed. behaved with great legity, delivered a
lone written address, sang hymn If his own
composition. and died exclaiming, ''Susan receive
me ri soon be with you." He was man OF
soes talent. but not well balanced mind, and o.
late gave himself up to what are called spirtua
;oaueuees. Another Murderer named Fee was
aracnted n his side. IIe behaved with even
greater Ievity and when called upon BY the crowd
for a speech attempted TO sing tacetious song.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

POLITICAL ASPECT OF THE SENATE.-A des-
patch from Washington one day last week says
THE Democratic members of the United States
Senate will hold caucus tomorrow to arrange
their Standing Committees. Six Old Line
Wings, Fish, Jones, Geyer, Benjamin, Pratt
and Pearce, met last night and decided 20 stand a,
side from all party organizations. Their names
were handed over to the Democratic members for
discretionary distribution on the Senate Commit
tees. 1t is nice punt now 10 decide who consti-
tute the recognized opposition, in order to refe to
it for the selection of the minority members of the
Committees in accordance with time-honored
CUSTOM"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

OUTRAGEOUS PRocEEDING.-On the 10th Of
November, the brig Loango, Of Philadelphia, with
free negro cook on board, was at ST. Johns
New Brunswick. The authorities of the place
under the impression that the negro was slave
s'anxious 10 set his foot on British SOIL" carried
him off from the vessel by force. Mr., Higgln-
botham, the American Commercial Agent at ST
Johns, had the matter in hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
The Wines IN MrssouRr.-The Wing men

The WINGS IN MIssouRr.-The Wing MEM
bers Of the Missouri Legislature, held meeting
at Jefferson city on the 2nth ulimo, and resolved
that the National Wing party stir lives,-and in
The coming Presidential contest, '.,o show them
selves worthy Of The best days of the Republic"
The holding State Convenlnn at St, Louis, on
the second Monday of April. 1850. for the pur-
pose oil appointing delegates TO the National Wing
Conyenll>n. to nominate candidates tor President
and Vice. President Of the United States, was re-
copnmended.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

WORMS FAIR IN VIENNA. -Aocngding to the
Jenna journals. it is in contemplation TO- have a
universal exhibition in that city in 1853. IL IL
even said that the plan Of the building has already
received the appreciation Of The Emperor Franc'a
Joseph.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
The Contest for the spcakership,

The contest in the House of Representatives
for the Speakership bids fair to continue many
days, and no one can predict when or how it will
terminate. The proceedings from day to day are
observed by crowd of spectators. and many ex-
perienced politicians from every part of the coun,
try are in attendance as lobby members. cores
pendent of the Baltimore American says sthe Gree
y faction hold their session in the rear of the Speak
er's chair, and watch the vote of every man
with unflaggug interest. Occasionally the in.
describable head of Greedy can be seen protruding
over the screen, as an in.irnation to those whom
he is watching that he is still at his post"
Some the politicians in Washington antci
pate several more days balotng before result is
obtained. They think that there is no fu-
sion practicable unless under the pressure of pot
ical necessity. That the time must arrive wher
the members can plead that necessity to their con
stituents as an excuse for fusing with antagonist
cal elements before we may look for an election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12
wAsurSeroN RUMoRs.-A despatch from

WASHINGTON RUMoRs.-A despatch from
Washington on the 9th says:
1t has just been ascertaned beyond possibility
of cavil, that a despatch has been received from
Mr. Buchanan, relative to the Champion difficult
ty. the tenor of which is that the British Govern
ment in a courteous but positive manner declines
giving such explanations as were demanded by
our Government regarding the alleged violation
of our neutrality laws by British agents. This
aspect Of affairs imposes on our government deli
cate obligations aud it will require all its wisdom
TO extricate itself from its present dilema.
The Governments Of San Salvador, Honduras
and Costa Rica have strongly protested to this
Government against the recognition by Minister
Wheeler of the present Nicaraguan Government.
Mr.. Wheeler has probably thus acted with
the concurrence Of our Government. and in aceor-
dance with our uniform policy. Whatever may
be the objections on the part OF the Central Amer
lean States, the Governments first named predict
that the present order of affairs in Nicaragua will
not long continue, for the stated. and they
declare themselves resolved to extrminae all for
eign adventurers who may invade their soil toI
revolutionary purposes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

MORMON RECRUITS. The Mormon caravans
are received with much eclat at Salt Lake City.
Bands music are sent to meet and welcome
them TO the "refuge of the saints" The Deseret
News thus speaks of fresh arrival: "Whlle
the company were conalling the First Presidency
drove on to the square, and were highly graiIlled
that SO many poor saints had successfully escaped
from wickedness and oppression"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

AUsTRALn.-'rhe latest advices from Austria
liza give encouraging accounts Of the progress Of
the gold production The shipments this year It'd
to the st Of September. had amounted to e..
500 900. and were expected, before the close of
Twelve mouths, 10 reach 10000, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

TROOPS FOR THE FAR WEsr.-In view of the
disturbed state of our relations with the Indians in
the Pacific department. the ninth regiment of in
fantry, now at Fort Monroe, Va, under command
of Col. Wright, has been ordered to California
from whence, says the Washington Star, they
will promplv be sent TO the seat of the Indian
war. They are expected to sail from New York
on the 18th inst Including officers, this fine reg
iment will probably number nine hundred men,
1t is one Of the new regiments created by Con-
press at It's last session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

PsINcE MURAr AT BoRDENTowN.-Ihis Is
pre- eminently the age of political vlclss'udes.-
A few years ago there was an obese Ioaier al
Bordentown, n. j., who used to drink with iel-
laws about town, and borrow two shIllings at
lime from the gentlemen of the place, while his
wife kept a most respectable school, and his
aristocrajc looking daughter was the cynosure of
I'll ewes at church. Now this same free and easy
;dler. whose scores at the Bordentown shops were
nnpaid few mouths ago. and probably are still,
has rot up mimic court ia the shadow OF the
Tuieries, aud is ioiiuwed by rehnae Of Italian
exiles-he aud they believing that ere long. The
scepire Of Naples will be in his grasp, as King
NInrat the Secoad - Correspondence Of he BOs
Ton ISpDscrjci.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

Clubs are forming in New York State for sup
por,ing Senator Hunter. of Virginia, for Presi-
dent Of the United States, and Augustus Schell,
of New York, for Vice President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

F,crs roR Observation-Disclosures is rap.
illv brc,A.ing more independent Of England
I'm of 313,0Jn pounds Of tea imported into Cana
6lslast wear. onig 6600O came by way OF sea, the
remainder through the United States Or E3Ol,-
coo worth Of sugar, only El45OU0 worth came
- Ofmolasses. only -f23 900 out Of an i'm
~, of est 900 OF coffee, only 5000 out of
r...i.nnn1t Of fi2. 900
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

ALPHABETICAL CONTEST FOR THE SPEAKER
suip-The party difference between the two
leading freesoil competitors is exactly this IL
d. Campbell, of Ohio, A. n. K. NJ; n. P.
Banks. Jr., Of Massachusetts. K. N. A. N.-An,
IT, Nebraska and Know Nothing, or Know Moth
ing and Anti Nebraska is a mighty nice
distinction for the whole issue is now with the
Northern majority whether the Speaker shall be
A. n. X. N. or X. n. A. n.
Everything depends upon the precedence of the
inflaIs a. N. or X. N, in their combination; for
while A. N. X. n. signifies flaming black re-,
publican with Know Nothing proclivities. the or
der reversed to X. N. A. n, means iull-booded
Know Nothing. with a streak OF Anli-Nebraska
coloring down his back. The same initials in
another shape-N. A. X. N.-ilusiraie the pin
ciples of Richardson exactly Nebraska Anti
Know Nothing Yet again, the same letters thus
arranged-K n. n. A.-indcate the position o
Marshall-Know Nothing Nebraska Absolutely
Thus we see that this contest for Speaker hinges
upon this, that or the other combination of foul
cabaistc letters Of the English aIphabet-a thing
never heard of before in Congress.-.N. Y. Her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

Very few of the many inventions at the pres,
ent day prove really beneficial. They live and
flourish for time and then die out and are heard
of no more But the subject of this present arl-
Gle is Of very different mould. we refer TO me
wonderful preparation of DR.. l.. Is. wright
known as Dr. Wright's Liquid Cathariic," or
Vegetable Family Physc. From what we
learn of its composition, and from the TACT that II
is pleasant 10 take aud produces none OF The naus-
ca or other disagreeabe sensations OF oaer prepare
lions we believe it to be specially adapted 10 the
wants of the community, and last, though no!
least. the fact That us prepared personally by an
old experienced PHYSICIANS not me least we!gh'y
argument in lis favor. We cordially recommend
il as a Family Physic, to all our friends and
neghbors.
Tee 10. lS55.-lt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

A despatch from Jefferson, Missouri says there
will be no election sfa United States Scaatcv this
session
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-12

We invite attention to the following card OF
the President of the American State Council in
relation to the appointment of Delegates to the
National Convention:
To THE AMERICAN PARTY OF VIRGINIA.-in
conformity with resolution of the National Coun-
Gil, Congressional District Convention of the
party is required to be held in each district of the
State, for the purpose of appointing one delegate
to represent said district in the National Conven
ton, to be held in The city of Philadelphia on the
22nd of February, 1856, for the nomination Of
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency
the United States.
+ You will therefore appoint delegates to repre-
sent you in your respective Congressional District
Conventions, to be held in such places as you may
agree upon, on or before Monday, the 7lh Janua-
ry, 1856, for the appointment of such delegate &c
represent said district in the Philadelphia Nomina.
ling Convention. Yours. respectfully,
GEORGE w. MOORE, Pres't.
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Later from Europe.

- nc OuHdTQ steamer htutIiCd eiIIFSu ~ ildit-
fax on the 9Th, bringing Liverpool dates to the
24th ult. The intelligence is NOT important, and
possesses but few points of interest. From the
seat of war there is scarcely anything new. In
the Crlnea both parties were preparing Tor the
winter. The borabardment Of the nerth forts OF
Sevastopol was talked of, for the purpose of OBJ
tanning shelter in the harbor for the allied fleets
Ibis, however, could not be secured unless the
Russians were entirely driven from Their position,
and that could hardly be effected at this season
of the year. Peace rumors were still prevalent,
bat appeared to rest upon no better foundation
than the active exertisns of Prussia to bring the
oelligerents to an understanding. The Gar,
through Prussian envoy who had conference
with him at Nicoaieff had made known the basis
upon which Russia was willing to reopen nego-
tiations but it had been deemed inadmissable by
the Western Powers. Prussia continued he1 ex-
erllons, notwithstanding this failure.
Canrobert's mission to Sweden was reported to
have been successful In enlistng that power on
tho side Of the allies, the consideration being the
restoration of its possessions IN Finland. 1T is to
JOIN the alliance in active operations In the spring
Norway and Denmark following It's exam pie
The whole story, however,is coatradlcted by The
London Globe, the English ministerial orgah:
The political news is not OF moment. Lord Pal
merston has at last found, in Mr. LeBoucherie,
an occupant for the office of Colonial Secretary
The strike at Manchester still continued. The
immediate dissolution Of Parliament was looked
for. The King of Sardinia had arrived at Paris,
and the Pope's Envoy had left the city to AVOID
meeting hin.
The commercial news reports an increase OF
strnsescy in the London money marso',bus Usn
soils had advanced to $50 to 3d.. Cotton and
breadstuffs were both dull and declining.