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

| SEEING THE ELEpHANr.-Passenger who
travelby the New York and New Haven cars
have grand chance of''seeing the elephant" -
Going ffoIn New York, the cars pass the farm Of
P. Y. Barnum, a mile OF, 50 before reaching
Bridgeport, CT. On that farm, and in plain. view
from the railroad, an elephant may be seen every
pleasant day, attached to a large plow, and doing
up The "sub soiP' in first rate Style, at The rate of
about three distinct double horse teams. Thea an
him, while cslored man guides the pow. The
stone on sions baas Or drag ia png
up wood, timber, &c., and in making himself
generally useful.--.Ne,c York Tribune 'l q.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25
BRISCOE a. STUART,

A IIOkNEY AT LAW, Staunton, va, wii Practise
IA IN all the Courts holden in Augusta and the superior
Courts OF Rockingham and Highland. Office formerly
spccupied by Mcssrs Imbodea & McCue.
Staanton, Sept. %, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25
VIM. CHAPMAN,

CRADUATE of the Baltimore College OF Dental Sur
~ gerry having returned to Augusta resumes the prac
Sc Of his profession Persons wishing information as
is qualifications are respectfully referred TO the Faculty
Post Office address, Cliae's Mill or at. Sidney.
March 8, lS5i.-(chd Sep. 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25

cite, of my miserable welded life suffice ii,
that after enduring as long human nature could,
and when my husband had been seized for debt.
and our property all sold, |, with my infant Anna
named in my awakened love for, begged
nv way back TO Richmond where, in miserable
hoyel, ihave been lying for the last three weeks.
But in that time, through the instrumen,ality Of
my former pastor, who providentially found me, |
have, / trust, repented Of my sinful career, and
found forgiveness of the God of mercy. Would
that could see you once again, dearest Anna,
and hear the sweet accents Of pardon from your
own lips but this cannot be-, my days are num-
bered; even this effort, while it has SO greatly re-
lieved my mind, has well nigh exhausted my
strength. ra aei.F ,s'te+A H'
'.And now, my dear cousin, ,--dearer that have
wronged you-as offer my last earthly adieu,
will You not with it let me consgn to your sym
pathy and projections my poor little orphan Anna.
Will you not receive, and be to her what your
santed mother was 10 you on earth /? You will
not refuse my dying prayer, for know your heart
TO be filled with The charity that 'suffereth long
and is kind.' And though your only ecompense
be in knowing of the joy that fills my poor heart
at the thought that can leave her,with such an
one to love her innocence, and who will teach her
SO well whatsoever things are true, whatsoever
things are just, and whatsoever things are pure
and luyely.' i can ask no more FAREWELL
farewell forever. s, ALIcE."t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-25
MISCELLANY.
From the Southern Literary Messenger.
1a SHADE AND SUNSHINE. e'az
sY AUGUSTA GREENWOOD. 4-'
CHAPTER VIII.

"And though we babe for aye farewell,
Thine impress on my heart remains,
As terms on stone where erst il fell,
As oceans chime in chamber'd shell,
As echoes of CEolian straiAs.".
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18
Reneal of the License Laws.

In another column will be found the bill abol-
ishing the License Laws. The Dill passed the
Senate, last Tuesday, in the same shape it came
from the House, excepting one or two amend
ments. The vote stood in the Senate Is to IA.
We have heard of none who has read the bill that
can clearly understand it, and we doubt whether
the members who pas sed it can explain its pro-
visions. 1t will be seen that the granting of IL
censes to trayerns, is prohibited after the 1st of
July next, but does not interfere with existing
licenses. 1t authorizes the Courts, under certain
restrictions, to license dealers to sell liquors in
quantities of one quart and over The repeal of
the law will not have the effect of stopping drum
kenness. 1t only depriyes the habitual drunkard
the right to purchase single drink at the Hotels,
heretofore, and allows him the privilege of pur-
chasing by the quart at licensed Groceries.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18
The Fo reign News.

The advices by the America, at Halifax, are to
the 3lst iltino. Affairs in the Crimea were with
out change. The Conference at Vienna had pro-
ceeded as far as the third POINT, and the Allies
had materially modified their demands The Rus
san representative had referred the matter to St.
Petersburg, and nothing further viii be done
until the receipt of reply The French Minister
of Foreign Affairs had been to london, to confer
with the English Cabinet upon the important
question. Cotton is active, with speculative
demand, and closed buoyant. The sales of the
week have been $3.50 bales, nearly ohe-third of
which were taken by spectators. All articles of
Breadstufs, with the exception Of corn. have un-
dergone decline, and general dullness prevails.
The Provision market is somewhat depressed,
and prices rather lower. The money market is
easier. Consols are quoted at 955.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18
The Election at Louisville Know N othing
Tactics.

Although the Know Nothings of this city
have no blood of murdered victims clinging to
their skirts like their brethern in Cincinnati,
yet their acts here were quite as disgraceful
ON election day as were the Cincinnati riots.
We alludc TO tie conduct of the Know Moth
ing officials in the Second and Eighth Wards.
After ten o'clock A. NJ, foreigner was not
allowed to vote In the Second Ward. aud the
same policy was pursued in the Eighth Ward,
after one o'clock, P. III. Men who have voted
in this city for the lass ten years were rudely
thrust back from the polls by Known Nothing
officials and their hired rHffans. Four hum
drcd voters of the Second Ward were not al
lowed to vote. While these disgraceful pro-
ceedings were being carried on out side, the
officers inside were calling for . more voters
These things may seem Incredible to clyilzed
communities not under Know Nothing rule,
but they are facts, dalnning facts. and can be
substantiated by hundreds Of the best men of
our city The proceedings of Saturday were
planned in the Know Nothing councils of this
city beyond all question. they were carried
out BY Know Nothings, and may be set down
as Know Nothing tactics. This, then, is the
party that arrogates to itself the title of true
American" and which is to preserve the
purity Of tie ballot box. It is disgrace to
the American name. and the conduct of the
leaders of this party has been such as every
true American should blush TO own or approve
LoaisriHs Times, dpra1o.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18

NEw PoRTAoE RAILRoAD--on Saturday last
the New Partage Railroad, from the Intersection
with the old track, to the Head of Plane 10, was
opened, and a locomotive with a boat truck pas
sed over. Jesse Crawfocd, accompanied by a
number of gentlemen, went up for the purpose of
practically testing Michael Sheimers patent brake,
one Of which was attached to the truck. The
experiments are said TO have been very satisfac-
tory. At speed of twenty miles per hour, the
brake was let down, and the truck stopped at a
distance Sky feet. While going at the rate of
forty miles hour, dead halt was effected in
about hundred feet. This was a great triumph.
when we consider that the truck weighed but 1.
600 pounds There is little doubt but that Mr..
Sheinaer's brake is far ahead of any invention OF
Che kind, and viii soon come into general USE We
hear that snug sum has been offered for the
right of it for the England States. but Mr. s.
has as yet made no positive sales-H Hoaidays5uyg
Standard Apsil illt.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18

turn is faithfully made; and if any person shall
make known to such constable the name or names
of any person who shall have violated this act,
with the names of witnesses who prove the
fact, it shall be his duty to make return thereof
on oath or affirmation to the court and upon his
wilful failure to do, he shall be deemed guilty
of misdemeanor, and upon Indictment and con-
viction shall be sentenced TO imprisonment in the
Jail of the county for period not less than one
nor more than three months, and pay fine not
exceeding fifty dollars.
SEC. IA. That this act shall not interfere with
any person holding license heretofore granted,
until the time for which the same was granted
shall have expsred, nor shall any license which
may be granted before the first day of July next
authorize the sale Of said liquors, or any admix-
tl,re thereof, after the first day of October next,
contrary to the provisions of this act.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18

The circular further charges Austria with dis
stimulation in threatening Prussia with mill
tary dangers, while TO us Europe talks conf
dentially of peace
Notwithstanding the declaration of neutral
ity by Sweden, she is fitting out a feet provis-
ioned for three months.
Shanghai dates TO February 9Th state that
the French again attacked the city, but were
repulsed with loss by the insurgents.
The country around Canton is in the hands
of the insurgents, who officially notify their
intention to maintain strict blockade.
There are rumors of another repulse of the
French
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18
New Hack Line.

1t will be seen by an advertisement in to-days'
paper, that our neighbor John A. Blair has COM
pleted his arrangements to Daily Line of
Our citizens and the travelling public can now be
accommodated with pleasant trip either to Cres-
son or jefferson, and IN time to take the trains
going East or West. Mr.. Blair has gone to con-
siderable expense in fitting out his Hack, &C., and
we hope the travelling public will encourage hun
in his new undertaking.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18

ftz- Our town has been enlivened, for the last
few days, with tie company Of Philadelphia
German Band. They certainly discourse beauti-
full music. and if we judge from the many eneo-
niuns passed upon them by those who have an
ear and can appreciate good music--they are far
ahead of the many companies who accompany
the travelling shows that visit town during the
fall season
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18
Further bY the America.

BosToy, April 1.-THE America arrived at =.
o'clock
In reference to the unsatisfactory aspect of the
Vienna Conference, the Times writes: g We did
not raise our voice against negotiation upon a ba-
sis which did not include the destruction of Sebas-
topol; but should the Conference be ultimately
broken of, the importance attached to our oper
ations in the Crimea, and the result, would be-
come the real criterion of our success or defeat,
There is, however, one further chance in the ne
gotiation, though faint one, not altogether i'm
possible-that the answer from st. Petersburg
may be the germ of some counter project on which
the discussion may be renewed. We do not. how
ever, expect that any proposal at this time by the
Russian government can be regarded as p actiec-
bic or sincere
The London Daily News says According to
the most recent communications from Vienna,
Lord John Russell it is understood, could see little
or no prospect OF peace at present He expected
to return 10 England by the 18th of April. The
opinion has been frequently expressed that xny
peace now would be precarious and uncertain.
Letters from Sydney state that vessel, the
name of which is unknown, was wrecked on
Bamptoa Shoals; 500 Chinese and a portion of
the crew were lost the Captain and eight men
only being saved. These made for St Dennis in
a boat, and on landing they were attacked by the
natives, and five of them re..killed-
The condition Of the allies in the Crimea is rep
resented thus by the official journal Of ST. Peters
burg The position of the allies is that they are
now completely shut in by the enclosure of forn1i-
dable entrenchments- The new division has join-
ed the army, and grave events may be expected
Trade IN Australia has somewhat improved
politicaliv rnatters were. unsatisfactory.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18

oo-The Z. S. Surveying system is now in full
operation in the Territories Of Oregon, Washing
ton, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, Utah, and
the State of California. and viii soon render eff
Gent service TO settlers
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18

and opening, large and beautiful stock of new
and well-assorted Goods, which have been care
fully selected to suit the wants of our town and
county. Citizens, give him call
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18

o5- Although -four is higher, other provisions
and fuel are considerably cheaper at present than
they were in 1887: The following table from the
New York Herald, shows the contrast:
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18

"a The unusually late arrival Of paper, is our
apology this week, for not issuing on Wednesday,
rs usual
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18
Diogenes and the Car.

Death has lately been busy in the world The
grim skeleton has used his sickle with remorse-
less hand, and gathered in fearful harvest. His
CORY hands, stili dripping from the recent work,
have thrown open the portals of a palace-torn
aside the curtains of a throne--and placed
wreath of cypress upon the aching temples of
King. The Emperor of Russia is deadi Death
has struck the strong, proud man in his lonely
greatness; in the fulness of his pride he has pass
ed away for him the shadow has vanished from
the dial and time has ceased to be; Cesar goes
erect upon his throne; in the darkness of his
crown Turks the destroying lightning, and the
brow is clothed with terror; but an invisible
hand snatches the sceptre from his grasp, and
extends pail canopy breath, and the
poorest serf may claim brotherhood with an Eni-
peror.
From the throne to the bier; il is but a step
See what remains of Nicholas Of Russia A
shIouded figure, with face scarcely altered by
death; rigid as IN life Beside tie eclin sits the
weeping wife, passing that g lonely hour by the
corpse. A Murat OF Nero dies, detested by the
world yet Murat's gun sought by 0ne who
loved him, and grateful hand scattered flowers
on the Romans tomb. But this man was
Nero; far from that An obstinate, mistaken
man. if you will in whose diseased blood lurked
madness madness destined to be felt at every
fireside in this and other lands; a selfwilled,
earnest man, who loved the people he governed,
the people who weep the Emperor as the wife
sits weeping the-nan.
Nicholas of Russia is dead. and generous
enemy does homage to the greatness of fallen foe
and those who hated the living uncover
to the corpse as it passes them in the streets.
The Emperor is dead. Listen! Manager Dol
drum, bowling over the foot-lights, is announcing
it to applauding audience Columbine must
stay her graceful twirls, Harlequin lay down his
shaking wand, Clown cease to grin: the Emperor
is deadl Death, sudden death-that most terrible
of visitatons-has called the proud man TO his
last account. g Hip, hip, hip, hurrahl brayoit
hipi hipii hnrrah! ~ Manager Doldruu. bows,
generous Britons give final shout. The an
nouncement was over, the pantomirne goes on;
Harlequin strikes an attitude, and Colunbine--a
goddess in cloud of musiih-springs lightly on
his shoulders. Stay: the national anthem 6 God
save the Queen,0 and then-s Hot Collins from
the Clown-''
Thus was an awful death announced; and thus
was such announcement received by highiy-eiyi- /
lized and thoroughly Christian people
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-06

to the peculiar situation of the country the Legsla
ture did not assemble. On the 18th of April, Gov.
Burke wrote to Gen. Green informing him OF the
peculiarly unpleasant situation in which he was
placed He said to him that he had fully deter
mined to leave the administration of the Govern
ment the hands of the Speaker of the Senate and
retire to some distant country-indeed, if he could
pass the enemy's line, he did not know but that he
would surrender himself again prisoner.
On communicating his intention to Mr.. Speaker
Martin, the Speaker replied, that he only admins
tered the Government by virtue of his Office as
Speaker, and that his term would soon expire, and
if Gov. Burke resigned there would be no executive
left.
In this state of affairs, Gov. Burke continued to
administer the government from the 18th of April,
(the time he wrote to Gen. Greeu,) until the Legis.
lature assembled, and Martin elected Governor.
Again in 1799 the latter part oil the month OF
September, Gov. Dave accepted the appointment OF
Minister to France, Mr.. Benjamin Smith, the then
Speaker of the Senate exercised the powers of the
Governor until the next election He signed public
documents as Speaker of the Senate, &c. At the
meeting of the General Assembly Mr.. Benjamin
williams was elected Governor Mr. Smith was not
a member of the Legislature when the election OF
Mr.. Williams took place-being the acting Governor
by virtue of his Office of Speaker of the preceding
: session.
A case still more in point occurred in 1905. The
General Assembly met on the 18th November. AL
exander Martin was elected Speaker of the Senate.
On the 23d of November, Gov. Turner, the in
cumbent of the Gubernatoria chair, elected
Senator in Congress. On the 25th, Nathaniel Alex
ander, of Mecklenburg County, was elected Cover
nor; not being present, messenger was dispatched
to inform him thereof 1t seems that Mr.. Alexan-
der reached Raleigh about the 18th of December
following-or on the 10th the of the Senate
laid before the House the following letter:
To the Hon. Hereunder Martin, Speaker Of the Senate:
DEAR SIR: Feeling myself unable to do the Ex
ecutive duties of my office, and the Constitution
having in this provided that those duties shall
devolve upon you, it is therefore my request that
you perform them.
NATHANIEL ALEXANDER.
Dec 1s, 1906.
In looking over the Journals of the Senate of that
time, find the following:
18th Dec., Thursday afternoon. The House met
according to adjournment the Hon. Alexander
Martin being engaged in the discharge of duties in
cdent to the Executive department, the Hon. Joseph
Riddick was appointed Speaker pro tenn.
Friday, Dec. 90 The House met-Mr Speaker
Martin in the chair.
Saturday. Dec. 81. The House met-Mr. Speaker
Martin adjourning the House, sine die, &c.
Mr.. Martin continuing to exercise the powers of
Governor until the recovery of Mr.. Alexander.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-06

The following engrossed bills from the Senate were
read the third time: bill concerning appeals, &c.,
and a bill concerning apprentices.
On motion of Mr.. d. F. Caldwell the special order
of the day on the Peoples Bank bill postponed
until this day week OF - o'clock.
On the reading of the engrossed bill from the Sem
ate concerning the Lunatic Asylum, Mr. Steele moved
to amend by inserting "tnat every insane person
not having sufficient property to support himself
and family shall be deemed INDECENT, and the sup
port of the institution be drawn from the Public
Treasury"
Mr.. Dargan supported the amendment.
Mr.. Shepherd also supported the amendment as
he in doubt whether the county Courts could
be induced to lay tax for the support of the nsti
tuition.
Mr.. Phillips opposed the amendment as the law
compels the county courts to support the INDECENT
insane if the amount would be deducted from their
share of the School fund.
Mr.. Steele replied at some length in support of his
views and was answered by Mr.. Phillips who strong
ly opposed the calling on the Treasury.
Mr.. d. F. Caldwell was opposed to legislative
tax and wished it left to the county Court where it
better calculated to have justice done to the in
digent insane.
The House divided on Mr.. Stecle's amendment
yeas "a, avs SO. Amendment rejected.
Mr.. Dargan offered amendment which was re-
jected-yeas IT, nays 2.
The House took recess until o'clock.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-06

U. s. MEDIATION EUROPE 1t is said that the
House Committee on Foreign Relations have agreed
unanimously to report in favor of Mr.. Clingman's
proposed mediation of the United States in the pend
ing European war.
Philadelphia North American
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-06

To the Editors Of the Standard:
Since my last hasty communication have had the
opportunity of examining the reports made by the
officers of the several Banks and looking into their
respective charters, and am able to speak with
greater accuracy. There in this State Banks
with an authorized capital of not exceeding six mil
lions two hundred thousand dollars Of this sum
there is reported subscribed and paid S. l55 $685.
leaving balance of capital authorized and not taken
of 81 044 49,. The Banks thus chartered and whose
,itnlh ncr, hnor, full, Ian,
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-21
CANDIDATES..



Ws.re aut horized TO announce JACOB b. JULItS, as
candidate for Judge for this Judicial circuit, sub
10 the decision Of convention OF the Republican party
We authorized to announce WILLIAM ii tEosE,
EsR a. q candidate for Judge of this Judicial circuit
r15-We are authorized to announce JAMES KAE1DES,
ESD rs candidate for Judge Of this Judicial circuit.
CIRCUIT PROS ECUToR.
We are authorized 70 announce THOMAS NJ. BRowN,
ofNnchester, candidate for Prosecuting Attorney
Of this Judicial circuit
COUNTY CLERK.
We are authorized to announce JANIS II. PoE Esq.
of this city a candidate for Clerk Of Wayne circuit
court.
MrssGs EDlroRs: You hereby requested to
nouneo Epw Nd KoBEKTs, candidate for Clerk Of
the Circuit Court Your compliance with this request
vii obiige MANY FRiENBs-
announce MosEs D. LEEsoS, candidate for Clerk Of
the Circuit Court Of Wayne county, and oblige
Many YoTERs.
COUNTY AUDITOR.
,5S~we are authorized to announce BEsJAMIS L.
MAarIN as a candidate for Auditor Of Wayne county.
COUNTY RECORDER.
1--WE ar. authorized TO announce ANDREW ]. owens,
Of Washington Township candidate for Recorder.
Of Boston Township to announce him candidate for
County Recorder.
t@s-W ar authorized 10 announce ID ASIEi kITsEI.-
MAN, Is candidate for County Recorder.
IrWe authorized 10 announce GEORGE b. WHITE,
candidate for County Recorder, sub to the
nation Of the Republican party
1--WE are authorized to announce Henry REITZEL,
candidate for Recorder subject to the noni
Of the RepH5li an PARTY.