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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04
Inter 1nlsllIgsues from EUROPE.

The steamship Asia arrived at HALIFAX on
Thursday night. with Liverpool dates TO the l-Ith
ult Her intelligence though OF interest has no
special importance. The Vienna conference cun-
centraed public attention. The Conference met
ON the 9th. and the preiminaries had been gone
through. Reports say that the negotiations ter
minated satisfactorily with regard TO general
basis bu we find it difficult 10 understand this
in connection with the simultaneous declaration
that Austria and England will be content without
the denoIiun of SeygstUpul, whilst France abso
lniely insists upon that as condition Of peace
it is evident, however, that the proceedings OF
tie Conference SO far related merely to the basis
upon which the negotiations are To be carried on,
and ha; nothing had been done which would
warrant definite conclusions. The hopes rs To
war or peace are represented as about equally
alamo, d..
A new version of the last words of Nicholas is
reported, but they are so unlike what could have
been expected OF hlD as 10 warrant suspicion that
they had been manufactured for the English mar
ket The new Gar had issued manifesto ~
the Russian army which was regarded as warike.
Prussia had refused To accede 10 the treaty with
the allies and was MOI represented IN The Confer
ence. size has ISSUED circular 10 her diplomat
ic agents predicting peace as the result Of tbs.
Negotiations in progress.
From Sevaslopol we learn that the lombard
ment had been renewed by the allies with good
effect. The details, however, are meagre and
not at all satisfactory. The announcement of The
death OF Nicholas had been made 10 the allies in
the Crmea. The death ofihe Grand Duke Mi
chael is contradicled The English Committee
Of inquiry is still sitting Nap9leon's journey to
tho (ri.nas iS sr n,,osed IN have heen nostnnnpd
The Captain General has addressed the Span
ish Cortes IN relation to the condition of Cuba
He recommends concessions TO the popular senti
ment of the people as the only means of retaining
the Island for Spain, The Corles unanimously
adopted his recommendations.
In England monetary affairs wore favorable
aspect in view of the hopes of peace. The cot
ton market closed with large quantity offering.
The quotations for breadstulis were irregular and
conflicting, but sumo Of the circulars report an
advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04
Fredericksburg Elee,ion.

At the municipal election in Fredericksburg,
the Know Nothing candidate for Mayor was e.
lected By majority of one hundred and sixty
five votes In 1851 Summers majority was
seventy. two; and in 1852 Pierce had majority
there of forty-two The recent election, there
fore, shows change against the Democracy,
since 1852, Of over two hundred votes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04
Not Necessary.

Some persons express surprise that those OPP
posed to the election of Wise do not take the
stump. 1t is scarcely necessary for the Know
Nolhings proper TO pursue this course, as mem
bers of MIR Wise's own party are doing the work
for them. Extra Billy is "whole team" in
himself
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

AYIRrsH PAPER ON Ma. CHANpLER'sSpEEcH
The Dublin (Roman Calholic) Tablet com
meats upon the speech lately delivered by Mr..
Chandler in the House Of Representatives. on the
temporal power OF the Pope, and entirely dssenis
from It's positions. We make the following ex-
tract from, the Tablets article. which is sufficient
Iy explicit:
"Mr. Chandler goes great deal fur'her-we
are sorry TO refer 10 him SD ofien-and trenches
on The real spiritual power which he is so anxous
to guard inviulale. His words are these i de-
ny to the Bishop of Rome the right resulting
from his divine Office, to interfere IN the relations
between subjects and their sovereigns, between
CITIZENS AMI their governments 1t is lmpossI-
bic that he can mean what these words imply
The Pope is at this moment interfering In
Piedmont, defending one class Of citizens there
gains. The government, and yet IN the House OF
Representatives Christian denies the right
Governments may do and prohibit good works,
and The Pops inierferes. They also encourage
and commit evil, the Pope inierferes. and good
Christians prefer the Pope's authority to that Of
the State The Goddess Colleges in ireland, the
Hierarchy IN England the troubles ofPiednonl-
all bear witness iogeiher against this unchristian
opinion, which must have escaped from the speak
er, who did not ponder his words"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04
Democracy md Americnnism. -"

We invite the readers attention TO the article
under the above caption. published in another
column. Mr.. Hoge. the supposed writer of the
communication, was member of the late State
Convention to amend the Constitution, and a
candidate before the recent Staunton Convention
for the office of Lieut.. Governor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

PaoGnEss OF THE EDITORIAL PRoFEssIoN.-
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer in Eng
land. Mr.. George Cornwell Lewis, like his two
immediate predecessors, Gladstone and Disraeli,
ia chosen from the ranks Of the literary profession
His most direct connection with the world of let.
tiers at present is through the Edinburg Review,
OF which he is and for some time past has been
editor.
The selection of the editor of the Edinburg Re
view for post of such dignity and consequence,
marks an important change in public sentiment
since that periodical was founded in 1902
Jeffrey writing to his friend Horner ia 1898
that he had agreed to become the regular editor
of the Review, said '.'rhe risk Of sinking in the
general estimation, and being considered as fairly
articied to trade that Is not, perhaps, Ike most
respectable, has staggered me more, ,oN &C
kno,clsdgs, than any other consideration"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

The American consul at Zurich, Switzerland,
has notified the Collector OF the Port of New
York, that the municipality Of Neldywl district
of Zohuger, in the Canton Of Arg'1d. are prepar-
inr to send. or had ALREADY sent. $50 panpers to
BE- embarked at Havre, for the port of New York ;
also that a second shipment would follow The hrst
at an early day. The Mayor OF New York VIII
at once take the necessary Steps to head OH ms
extensive contribution to our poor house P2puia-
ton. The immigrants are represented to be- o;
he worst class. The Consul had demonstrated
auans, the proceeding, but the authorities paid
mn attention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

TREASON AT SEyAsTopoL.-rh There is rumor
from the Crimea that Gen Forey, French Off
Ger, has been sent home to be shot. The precise
character of his offence is not known, but accor-
ding to one account he has been giving informa
Lion to the Russians. On the other hand, the
London Times states that he was instrumental
in defeating the capture of Sevasiopol, which was
attempted by the French on 1.-THE terrible day of
lnkermann''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04
penth of Wi,llam S. Archer.

Hon. William S. Archer died suddenly at his
residence in Amelia county, on Monday morning
week Mr.. Archer was for many years in po
litical life, having served with distinction in the
Senate, where he was honored for long time
with the position of Chairman Of the Committee
on Foreign Affairs. He was one of Virgna's
most distinguished citizens. and his death will be
universally deplored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

The opponents secret societies held meet
ing in Spring Garden, Philadelphia, on the night
Of the 18th ult., but SAM gbt there first. and
when the projectors of the meeting atie,npied TO
go to business, they f1nnd themselves out voted
and laughed at After good deal Of confusion
and excitement. resolutions were adopted endors
ing the Know Nothing movement. and the meet
ing then adjourned. A strong body of police
were in attendance TO prevent a breach of the
nesns
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04
A Lone star.

In certain neiyhborhood in this county there
is said TO be ore Democrat who will vote The w ise
ticket. 1t is suggegted that one ofour Democrat
ic electors should go out and make speech to
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04
Democratic AssoctatIon.

The Democratic Association was addressed on
Saturday night last, by Mr. Liggett and MIR. De
Neale, of Rockingham, and ar. Niche, OF TINS
place. We were not present. cut understand
these gentlemen swallowed SAM whole
"Samn submitted to the operation very quietly
with fixed determination to do some swallow my
himself next month The day of reckoning is
near at hand. Look out!
Oo- Whenever the Indicators opinions. ac-
quire some weight and influence in the commune
ty, we may feel called upon to reply to them, so
lsr as they effect ia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

1t is question in England whether in the case
of the death OF the Emperor Of Russia the etiquette
of court mourning will be preserved. The Lpndon
illustrated News says Referring to past prece-
dents. we think we are justified in anticipating
that this important event will ne noliied by the
court oi Russia 10 thuse Of Great Britain and France
in the same way as if no existed and that the
usual compliu enlary mourning will be ordered and
worn at The latter Courts. The principle inirrna-
tonal law Is, that all the crowned heads Chris
tan Europe constitute among themselves one fam
ily aud this theory is further strengthened in fact
by nuInberless marriages and nterlnarriages be-
tween the royal houses, which scarcely leave il
possible for one to lose member without sl losing
a kinSman ur close connection Another principle
Of public law. sanclionlng and sanciIying what is
due 10 the natural! lies ofreaionship, is that kings
are never supposed to be personally at enmity.-
The amicable relations are never interrupted the
fairest motives are attributed To them personally.
In all their actions; and the ccuresies incidental TO
TO such relative conditions subsist as occasion re-
quires, under all circumstances War itself only
affects States, without in The slightest degree at
feeling the sentiments Of personal regard among
Sovereigns."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04
PrnshutnrInn Church.

The Rev. Jos. r. Wilson, the pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church in this place, preached on
Sabbath last for the first time. His discourse
was sminsntly appropriate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

Tyr Cz,R's DYIyG WoaDs. The dying in
junction which Inc Emperor Nicholas directed to
ba',,ansmjt,ed to The King of Prussia. requesting
him ..not to forget the words Of his father" Is
snnnosed TO refer 10 the following passage in the
viii of Frederick William H.. addressed to the
nresen; monarch. Never neglect TO maintain
harmony among the European nations as far as it
is in yonr power Above all thing may Prussia
Russia and Austria never separate. Their union
sbouId he considered the keystone of the great
Eoropean alliance" The Empress Of Russia is
sister of the King Of Prussia. j.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

1t is said there are symptoms in France which
denote that the Emperor OF the French may pos
sibly find himself embarrassed by difficulties at
home. Reliable information has been received, it
is said, that there is renewal OF activity and
audacity on the part of tho jacObins, inspired by
hope that The Emperor's departure for the
Crinea will afford them more scope for action.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

The CoURT OF CLAI,is-A Washington letter
says that the act establishing the Court Of Claims
provides for three Judges, bat o hits to designate
the mode of appointing the Chief or Presiding
Justice 1t is indispensable t, the efficiency OF
the Court that it should have Chief Judge, as
in the organizationof the Supreme Court. The
three Judges were all nominated at the same time,
and were confirmed ut the same time. 50 that no
seniority of appointment can be referred ioas des-
ipnaiinG the Presiding Judge. The Judges can
dispose Of the question by lot. Tae extent of The
business of this curt will SOON became so great as
to require an increase Of The number OF judges 10
at least as many as now constitute the Supreme
Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

CoRS BY WElGHT.-The Board of Trade of
Nore,lk have issued an address to the Planters
and others of Virginia and North Carolina, inter
esied in corn growing. in which they say that at
ter the first Of April they will buy and sci lndi-
an Corn only by weight, adopting the standard OF
ffty-six pounds tn the buShel, to confirm to the
custom in New York and other cities. where
they have abandoned the unjust mode Of selling
corn by the measured buShei
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04
Scr Congress-.
WORTH REMEMBERING.

We are authorized 10 announce the Hon. JOHN
LE'TCflER candidate foreectoa to seat in the Tar,
~. E,n-th CONGRESS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

KAxsAs.-The tide Of emigration is pouring
rapidly towards Kansas. A lew days since, a
company of fry persons arrived al ST. Louis from
Chicago. all bound for the new Territory. They
are described as active. intelligent and thrifty peO-
pie. and they said thousands would soon follow
Them The Cincinnati Gazette. Of Friday last no
tees a large emigration to Kansas from Ohio, Ken
tucky and indiana. and remarks - We have seen
nothing like it in extent. since .he rush 10 Cali
f,rnia that followed the discovery of the gold mines
The general character Of the emigranis also. is
OF high order, as 10 intelligence and means"
REMOVAL ORA SEAT OF GovERSMENT The
bill to take the sense of the people of Louisiana
on the question If the removal of The seat of Gov
eminent from Baton Ronge to n Orleans, having
passed 10th Houses OF the Legislature that State
and been signed by the Governor. is now law -
The question will be submitted To the people al
the general election in November next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

The RMPEGog NICHOLAS LAST WORDS
According to Englisi, accuuals the Emperor \ ,ch
olas when last addressing Alexander. advised
him to make peace even AT the loss ofihe Russian
influence in the Black cea--that he (Nicholas)
would take the responsibility. as he had not be-
lieved in The possibility Of an Anglo French Ali
ance land that Alexander CONSTANT effort should
be to detach France from Engllnd. aud unite
Russia with Austria and Prussia. Nicholas is
then said to have added perhaps his pride had
been excessive, and God had hu,nb!ed'him there
for"
The aboye is probably manufactured for the
English market.
The Russian accounts say that Nicholas pass
ed his last hours in receiving the consultations Of
religion. All except the family having retired he
asked the Empress To repeat the Lard's prayer
Al the words, Thy will be done on earth as in
Heaven" Nicholas responded. always! al,
ways aiways!" He was partially insensi6le Tor
two hours, and at noon said something about a
message to dear friend. not named, and sume-
thing vi Alexander and the garrison at Sevaslopol.
A few minutes afterwards he expired
His body was exposed in the chapel Ardente
until the 10th, when il was buried with the usu-
al solemnities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04

Spain AND CUBA-The Madrid correspondence
Of the London Times gives the detlils Of the re
cent conspiracy in Cuba. The goverpIdent has
received caniiirniial communications itom the
Capiaa General Coucha, wh, says that the COLI
dillon Of Cuba nspires him with considerable IN
easiness. lie recommends that concessions oe
made to the Colony. and that a Cuban deputy be
sent 10 the Spanish Cortes. tie begs The govern
ment not 10 emaselpaie he slaves. waich he
says would De 4 fatal measure. and would cause
Cuba to seek admission into the United States
II Cubans be not pecified by concessions he says
that 10000 troops could not retain Cuba to
Spain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-04
TIE E.srERs WAa-A srprnrssrD PAM

The Eastern WAR-A SUPPRESSED PAM
pELET-A pamphlet parPorting 10 be memoir
of The war in the Orient. by General Officer.
addressed to the Governmental Napoleon H.. has
been suppressed by the French Government, The
London Examiner. however, gol.p issesSion OF a
copy and gives Il synopsis Of It, which is attracting
good deal ofat,ention. 1t is rumored that il WAS
written from information furnished 10y Prince Ma
poleor.
According to this pamphlet, the expedition 10
The Crimea was planned by the French Emperor
in July. and was approved by iheaoyernmenis IF
I.ondua and Vienna Marshal ST. Arnaud adop-
ed it with enthusiasm, ard submitted Il 10 acaun-
cil Of war held At sarna on the lDih August
General CanroDeFt also E.Yofsd he project. Lord
Raglan doub'ed lis feasibility, bat finally with.
drew opposition. The vote was Lurd Raglan.
81. Arnaud. Caarobert and Bnsqnet fr the eype
ditun. ANA AdIirals !lamelin aud Dundas. The
Duke Of Cambridge, and Prince Napoleon against
it.
The writer Of the pamphlet says: "The two
Governments know the whule extent Of The evil.
We know that they only peFsevefenow 10 the ex-
pediion 10 The Cr,nea l1r ae honor Of their arms.
But wealsp Know that they Persevere by system 10
the fatal prlicy Of the last Two years From one
end Of Europe to the other there is hut one voice.
one opinion. one Judgment upon his policy, upon
lis present consequences aud is future results"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-28
They Couldn,t Get In.

Its auite amusing 10 witness the outcry OF the
wire pnllers pimps and political backegs OF the old
parties over the horribleness Of "Hindoo oaths and
secrecy Men whose lives have been spent in secret
caucuscs amid plots and conspiracies 70 compass po-
tcal ends by trick chicanery, dishonesty and vio-
ence, are disturbed and distressed at the movements
OF the people TO manage their own affairs without
their aid.--Rochsasr american.
II is all very well to talk about the secrecy Of the
American party by those who oppose II. This
noise about secrecy" and "oaths,n and "obli-
cations" Is the merest sham in the world, mere
dust raised TO hide those who oppose the principles
of the party who have so long made merchandise
Of their influence over the foreign population
among US, that to deprive that Of It's value, is 70
make them bankrupt in power. Some OF them,
nay, many Of those who are SO Mortified at this
secrecy and so troubled by "oaths, have been
long ago either rejected or elected by the Ameri-
can party They have been kept out, or driven
out because nobody had confidence in their integri
ty, or was willing TO acknowledge political com
panionship with them.
The principles OF the American party are no
secret The things II aims at are open and public
The policy IL would initiate and uphold Is well un
derstood. Ask these declaimers against secrecy,
these nervous opponents Of obligations" If hthey
are in favor Of the principles Of the American par
ty; if they will aid IL in the accomplishment OF u
purposes or advance epolicy il seeks TO promote
Not one Of them dare answer in the Affirmative
They are so linked to the system Of party trckery
80 connected with alien influences, they have drift
ed so far n their pandering TO the foreign element
that have been 80 potent in political results, tbs
not one Of them has the courage to avow himself
| native-born man, proud Of his country, proud {
his position az an American citizen. Not one {
them dare avow any pride Of nationality, any syn
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-28
THE WEEKLY AMERICAN ORGAN
ls published every Monday morning, on the following

aAganst the insidious wiles Of foreign influence
conjure you to believe me, fellowcitizens jea
oasy Of free people ought TO be constantly awake;
since history and experience prove that foreign in
uence is one Of the most baneful foes Of republican
government. p Wdshington. aF
II hope we may find some means, in future, OF
shielding ourselves from foreign influence political
commercial or in whatever form 1t may be attempted.
can scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
wish OF Silas Dean that there were an ocean of IRE
between this and the old world .'"--Je6ers0a.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-28
PROCLAMATION.

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LOOK BEREi

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full 100 acres and who have been in service "a days,
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Warrant will bc sent TO them, and no charge, il not
obtained.
Address, or call on
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mar IF
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BOUNTY LAND. @11'At
nFFICERs, Soldiers, sailors, Marines.

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" Landsmen, Flotilla men, Chapains Clerks,
Indians, Wagon-masters, and Teamsters (their
widows minor children who have not yet received
full 100 acres and who have been In service Id days,
are entitled 70 land in any war since 1890.
Widows whose husbands died while in service,
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Claims from agents examined and prosecuted upon
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esg Refers 10 the citizens generally.
Special attention given 10 suspended claims
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