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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20
.STAUNTON SPECTATOR
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1855.
State eS Parties.

The difficulties experienced by the Philadel-
phia Convention in constructing National Plat
form, is another striking proof of the discordsnt
feeinr between the two sections Of the country
The time has come. we very much fear, when il
is impossible for any party to agree, even to q
reasonable extent, upon the subject of slavery
Whenever the Democratic party assemble in
Convention the same difficulties will beset their
path, and we doubt if they attempt an expression
Of sentiment touching the slavery question. Stir
ring the matter at this time seems only TO foment
dissension, and strengthen the probability of a
dissolution of the Union, although we see not how
the issue can be avoided Time, the great sooth-
err, may restore peace and harmony, but the pros
pect is rather dscouraging. No period in our
history, certainly, has been more unpropiious for
the formation of National party than the present.
To whichever part of the country we turn, we
fiud a tendency in political organizations to as
sumo a sectional and threatening aspect, or, at
least, to discord and divisions. In Georgia the
Americans, headed by jenkins and Dawson, and
the Democrats. under the leadership of Gov.
johnson, have entered the field. The latter have
adopted resolutions declaring that they will re-
cognise no utilization or connection with any party
which does not endorse the principles Of the Ne
braska BILL They have also ordered the Legis-
lature to adopt "retaliatory measures" against
Massachusetts, and Vermont for obstructng the
enforcement of the fugitive slave law. A portion
of the people of Georgia, however, have repudia-
ted all connexion with Wings, Democrats, or A
mericans, and adopted resolutions looking to the
formation of strictly Southern party.
In Ohio everything political appears to be at
loose ends The Fusionists carried the State at
the last annual election by tremendous majority,
but are now hopelessly divided. The anti-slave-
ry party, which formed about half of the Fusion,
is unwilling TO be merged in the American
movement, especially as the latter has shown
some signs of nationality, and has nominated e1-
Senator Chase, the great Freesoil champion, for
Governor The Know Nothings have put up an
other candidate. The Democracy. with no plat
form and only the name to rally their forces, may
secure triumph under these circumstances; but
they also being divided on the slavery question,
the result 10 not certain. The "Sag Nicht."
(Say Nothings,) a secret-socisty, and an efficient
portion of the Democracy, have refused to support
part of the regular ticket.
Thus it is ia nearly every State in the Union.
Old parties are virtually broken up BY internal
dissensons, and new organizations are struggling
to evolve themselves. Every patriot must ar
IDENTIFY wish that the latter may prove national
and conservative, and that all occasion for sec
tionalism and dsunion may be prevented.
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Horrible Death.

On Thursday morning last Mrs. Keller, wife
of Mr. George Keller, Of this county, lost her life,
on the public road leading to Churchville, under
very singular and distressing circumstances. Mr..
Keller and his wife had started to come to town,
he walking. and she on horseback, carrying a
basket of eggs. Mrs. K stopped at the house Of
Mr. Defenbaugh some four or five miles from
SaunIon to light her pipe, while Mr.. K. walked
on. After she resumed her ride, a spark or coal
from the pipe, it is supposed, iguiied her dress,
and the wind soon raised fame. Her cries
reached the ears of Mr.. Deffenbaugh and her nus
band, who FASTENED from opposite directions to
ascertain the cause of alarm, and found her stand
ing on the ground, with both hands resting on a
fence, all the loose portions of her dress entirely
consumed, and the parts about her waist still
burning. She died in about five minutes. We
are informed that she was burnt in most shock
ing manner, the skin on her limbs bursting open,
and the sinews of her arms being exposed. We
have never read or heard of more heart-rending
occurrence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

OUTBREAK IN NORTHERN MExIco.-A Tele
graphic despatch dated on the l4th ct New Or
leans announces that the city Of Monterey, il
| Northern Mexico, was taken On the 9th ultimC
| by party Of Revolutionists. Gen. Cordava, tn,
Governor of Nueva Leon, was taken prisoner, to-
gether with his officers and troops, about seventy
in number, and quantity Of munitions Of wal, in
| GLIDING twenty-slx cannon. The neighborlng
country was consequently in state Of great ex
element and business was generally suspended.
The cause Of the outbreak Is said TO be that or
ders had been received from Santa Anna to arrest
and shoot several prominent citizens Of Monterey
and Lampasas. These orders leaked out, and
when Santa Annals emssaiy arrived he was met
by two hundred armed citizens and forced to sur
render.
Carvajal, according to the latest intelli gence,
had again crossed the Rio Grande from Texas,
and is reported to have encountered the Govern
ment troops Of Mexico. Our readers will 10
doubt remember this adventurer for his former To-
rays upon the border towns Of Mexico, and his
escape thence into Texas whenever ne hard
pressed by those whom he had wronged. He was
once arrested at the American town Of Browns
Vile, on this side of the Rio Grande, and there
tried for his offences, but the United States au-
thorities failed to procure conviction.
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Erur,Ier IN Bath COUNTY.

We learn from gentleman of Bath county,
that most brutal murder was perpetrated near
Marlborough, on Tuesday night, the 29th ult., on
the person of a negro man belonging to Captain
John u Dickinson. 1t is supposed that he was
enticed from his cabin by the murderer, under
pretcnce of going to the Railroad to procure IL
quor, from the fact that two bottles were found
living by him when he was found next morning
with hiS skull fractured, and his throat cut ii
three places. Suspicion rests upon negro who
had wife at Capt. Dickinson's, and our.inform
ant states that he was to have been arrested or
"Wednesday last.
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Stanton Academy.

The Improvements at the Stanton Academy
have been so far completed as to justify the resi-
dence of the Principal and his family in the build
ing. when the exterior is finished up the only
"Alma Mater" of many first rate men will pre-
sent an appearance far more attractive, if not s.
venerable as of yore. Though greatly changed
and vastly improved, there is still trace of the
cold Academy" left, however, to remind he
sons of the days of "auld lang syne."
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A Ram OF,

On Monday last, great excitement was created
on Main street by the running of two horses at
tached to wagon. Coming down Gospel Hill
the plank with which the wagon was loaded slip
ped upon the horses and they started up street at
full speed. Turning the corner at Mr.. Bickes
store one Of the wheels broke TO pieces and the
driver together with his load were tumbled into the
street. Fort unsely neither were injured. They
proceeded down Augusta street, turned the corner
at the Jail, swept by the Virginia Hotel. and run
as far as the residence Of Mr.. Craig before they
stopped. Here they entered an ally when horse
hitched to the fence commenced pitching into
them with his heels and thus succeeded in arrest
ing their progress. The only wonder is that the
driver, a negro man named Horace Smith, was not
xii led in the melee.
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According to a table which appears in the Rich
mond Wing, showing the vote at the late cleo
ton, Mr.. Wise's majority is 9,247. The full
vote of thirty counties is not reported, but only
the maorites, aud it is therefore impossible to as
certain with certainty the aggregate vote in the
State Estimating the vote in those counties,
however, at what it was in the Governors cleo
ton in 1851, and the vote of the State this year
will be l5S, 697, or 2S, 299 more than in 1851
But the vote in those counties has no doubt also
increased, which will swell the vote of the State
still further beyond that of the previous election
Leaving out the thirty counties alluded to, the
vote is l47 $50.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

AMERICAN RATIFioATloN MEErING.-The
ratification meeting held by the Americans, or
Know No!hings Saturday night in Independence
Square, Philadelphia, was tremendous display
of numbers. Delegations from the various wards
of the city marched to The Square in procession
with music and banners, and soon thronged every
part OF the enclosure. Three stands were erected
for the accommodation of the speakers. Jacob
Broom was chosen President, assisted by numer-
GUS Vice Presidents. The principal speakers
were Ex-Governor Brown, Of Tennessee; Col.
Mallory, of New York Col. Bowling, of Virgin
ia General Pitcher, of Kentucky; Mr.. Littejohn,
of North Carolina; Col. Stokes, of Tennessee
Mr.. Robey, Of Missouri; DR.. Chalmer. of New
Jersey Col. Mccall, of Florida Mr.. Boteler, OF
Virginia; Judge Stewart, of Alabama, and others.
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The Euroncan nsya.

When the last steamer sailed from Liverpool
the people of England and France were rejoicing
over the recent successes OF the Allies in the RI
mea. The London correspondent of the National
lnteligencer regards the fall Of Sevastopol as GER
tain, particularly as the capture Of Kertsch by the
English will cut the Russians off from provisions
and starye them out. The Paris correspondent
of the same paper takes different view. Of the
matter. He says:
"The avidity with which these dispatches
have been seized upon and been made to minister
to the qualification Of national vanity proves how
soreiy national vanity is wounded, here and over
the channel, by the limited success which has
crowned their eight monshs' gigantic efforts in
the Crimea = pprehsnd they are again fatter-
ing themselves with illusions destined 10 be soon
and painfully disappointed. remark, first, in
support of my own unfavorable provisions. the
studied and perssting silence of the Moniteur
concerning The loss Of the French in the attacks Of
the nights of the 22d and 23d on the Russian ad-
vasced works.
'If this little episode in the siege, the attack of
an incidental out post, built in one night and re-
curing two to conquer has cost loss of life that
the conquerors recoil from announcing, what may
be expected from the recital of The grand poem,
the storming of Sebastopol itself, in face Of its
twelve hundred pieces of artillery its thirty thou
sand bayonets, its barrcaded streets, and lis sys
ten of internal defence, converting every house
into fort? Imagination sickens over the picture.
GAS for the Kertsch expedition, it was expedi-
cnt and well done; but its conception would not
have added much to the glory of the first Bona
parte. The only wonder is that it was not ac-
compshed long ago. 1t might have been done
with equal facility, certainty. and small waste Of
Life any day since war has been declared"
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.,rha SOM Of Tho sires.n

We had the pleasure of attending the public
debate of the members of this Society on Tuesday
night last, at the Lecture Room Of the Presbyterl-
an Church. The young gentlemen acquitted
themselves in highly creaitable manner, and s1-
hbited degree of talent that gives bright prom
Use of a useful and distinguished future. A large
number of ladies and gentlemen were present, and
all seemed gratifaG and entertained. Mr.. Coal
ter, the dignifed President of the Society award
cd the palm of victory to those who maintained
that Ambition had been productive of more good
than evil
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

We are indebted to the publisher, Mr.. Horace
Waters, 1873 Broadway, n. Y, for three pieces O.
new music, entitled "The Swinging Polka
1.-The Changes of the Bells" and 81 would thai
she were Here" Mr. Waters is perhaps the
most extensive music publisher in the United
States, and can always furnish the latest and mos
beautiful publications. A lady friend to whom
we handed the above pieces pronounces them We
ry pretty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

LATE BUT LAUDABLE.-We learn that the
Board of Trustees of Washington College have at
last procured at the expense Of $500 niagnifi-
cent Monument to the memory of John Robinson
who bequeathed some thirty years ago large
sum to this Institution This monument was
purchased in Philadelphia, and is now en- route.
When it comes to hand we hope that the Trustees
will have it erected in the best and most subStan-
tial manner, and enclosed by an iron railing to pre-
vent, if pnssible, naughty boys from defacing it
We suppose that an address will be delivered by
the worthy President on the occasion ofits erection
Lon Ga-eIte
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

SLAVES FREED BY A VIRGINIA CoURT.-The
Richmond Enquirer Of the 18th Instant gives the
following account Of a very interesting case which
has been decided in the Botetourt Circuit Court ;
ELIZA Crawford and five children. colored, sa-
lao for their freedom. Their case was decided
in favor Of the plaintiffs; the evidence being full
and complete that the chief plaintiff, Eliza, was
born Of white woman of Georgia. She is now
about thirty FIVE years Of age, and has been in
slavery between fifteen aud twenty years Her
appearance indicates that her father was mix
tare OF African and Indian. She is now the mo-
thsr of six children. all Of whom were plaintiffs,
except tho eldest, who never belonged to deten-
dau,, and who, it is said, will now be set at lib
er,7 without resistance. There was no evidence,
hswsYer, to show that the defendant was in any
way privy to, or accountable for the injustice done
the plaintiffs"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

We are indebted to our friend Evans for bunch
of fine segar.. of new stripe, and sfhis manuiac-
ture, which we can cordially recommend to low
ers of the weed in this form, as very superior
If YOU want to luxurate for brief season, just
call at his Tobacco Store on Main Street, and IN
quire for the Coloradoes (P. G. c. and our word
for you viii! pronounce them Y. l.. n. L.
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Odd Fellows Hall.

The Odd Fellows are now in possession OF
their new and elegant Hall, in'the third story Of
the building adjoining the Central Bank
We understand that the Hall will be dedicated
on the 18th of July next, upon which occasion
there will be public procession, an Grafton, and
other interesting ct ceteras. The orator of the day
will be announced hereafter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

A letter from Naples of the 22d ult, says:-
yesuvius Is still. on the 2ith day of its eruption,
,s active almost as it was on the first day. For
many years it has not been known to continue so
long in activity. 10 the direction of St. Jovio the
stream has become hardened and flows no longer
Ia the direction Of Csroola, however, it is still
running over the old bed, and haa passed bsyund
Piuillo, =
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AMELlonArioY OF SLAyERY.-The Port Glib

AMELIonArioN OF SLAyERr.-Ihe Port Glib
sun Mississippi ReyeilIe says:
"'fhe project now being agitated by the people
Of North Carolina, and soon to be carried before
tho Legislature Of that State, is one which, we
think. to say the least Of it, viii Greats sensa-
tioo. IL is. LIST, to render legal the institution OF
marriage among slaves; ID, to preserve sacred the
relations between parents and their young chill
.dren and. 81. to repeal the laws prohibiting the
education Of slaves. lfthis modification in the
laws is made in North Carolina, as we are in
formed it probably win, other States will 10 doubt
take the matter into consideration. The main
features of the Increment have been adopted IN
practice. or at eas. improved in theory, by nearly
AN our planters, 50 lar as circumstances would al
law. and we cannot but think the modification
is we'll worth the serious consideration of every
Southern man. Should the Southern people think
proper. after due investigation, to adopt the regu-
iation in each of the slave States, slavery will
then be regarded in an entire new light, and the
enemies of the ustitution will be robbed of their
most fruitful and plausible excuses for agitation
and complaint. There may be, however,, evils
10 contend with and objections to be answered IN
the adoption of such modification. We there
fore leave the subject open for future consideration
and in the mean time invite free examination
Of the subject By cur readers"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

UHDERGRoUND RAILRoADIN NoRFoLE.-Ihe
Norfolk Beacon referring to the late attempt OF
the drayman Sales to run off several slaves from
that place, says that sundry Developments have
been made which show the existence OF society
among the slaves there, which is organized for
the purpose of aiding negroes in escaping from
thejr o,ynars
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TnefrlIatiOn.

The installation of the Rev. Jos. R. Wilson as
Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Staunton,
will take place on Sabbath morning next The
Rev. VIM. e. Campbell will preside on the &C.
cason the Rev. Dr. White, of Lexington, preach
the customary Sermon the Rev. DR.. Hendren
deliver the charge to the Pastor, and some other
member OF Presbytery the charge to the congre-
pation
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20
INFLAMMATION Golfers.

We learn from the Lexington Gazette that the
Alumni of Washington College will hold their
annual meeting Oh the Sd of July. J. II. Lacy
ESD. will deliver the address, and the Society
will then dine together A matter of considera-
Bile interest to the Alumni and the College will
come up and be discussed at this meeting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20
Sold.

We learn from the last number of the Rocking
ham Register that J. II. WaItman, Esq, has
sold his interest Gone -half) in that establishment
to his partner, MIR. Stevens. Mr. Wartman
makes graceful valeiicsory in the last Reg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

MASSACHUSETTS PoLITICs.-A despatch from
Boston on the 18th says: The Massachusetts
delegates to the Know Nothing Convention at
Philadelphia have all returned, and we learn from
a reliable source that mass convention of the or
der in this State, 10 issue a call for convention
of the people of the Northern and Western States,
is proposed and favorsbly received. The matter
will be acted upon promptly, with view of con-
centrating action in the present crisis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20
Decidedly Cool.

For more than week past we have had most
unreasonable and dsagreeable weather, the tenn
perature justifyng, or rather demanding moderate
fires. Within few days, however, the Sun has
been little more liberal in the dispensation Of his
fervd favors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

TnE CRops-A gentleman who has during the
past six weeks travelled through portions OF the
States Of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, MIS-
souri,, Iowa. Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Er.
gina, gives in 4 communication to the Clnelana'i
Gazetts the result of his observations on the
growing cIops in those sections. He signs nun
self GeS. C. Davis. and says, that in travelling
experience of more than fifteen years he has new
er seen so broad portion of the country under
cultivation as at present, nor during tina! period,
time when the crops Of every description promised
a more abundant yield Another gentleman who
has travelled through a portion Of the above nam
ed States confirms in the GAINESVILLE Courier, Mr..
Davis report and adds the opinion ola Pennsyl-
vsnia farmer that the crops in that State and the
East generally, will be equally as good as those
10 the Western States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

SLAVERY IN NEBRAsKA.-The abolit0nists are
becoming alarmed, lest slavery shall be establish
ed in Nebraska, as well as Kansas itseems that
quite number of Missourians, Kentuckians, and
Vireinians, have settled in Nebraska, some OF
whom have carried slaves with them. The EN-
grant Aid Societies of New England are thus
furnished another field for their phlanthropic la
Lrr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

CEy. Scorr.-The statement that the Secret
.rv Of War has refused to pay the arrears due to
General Scott. under the resolution aud appoint
mont conferring upon him the rank of Lieutenant
@."ar,l is said 10 be not correct The whole
,,a,te, has been submitted to the Attorney General
,, i snnnosed that the arrears of pay and allow
go, Ine rnder very stringent construction Of
e,t;,o or act Of Congress on the subject
NV 49, be- reGgced TO $23 900. Under liberal con
. . the amonnt Of these dues is upwards o.
$4,000. The proper construct Oh Is lei' u w
law officer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

ANOTHER PRoHIBIroRI LAW NEEDED.-The
n York Evening Post contains a communication
from private source, calling attention to the in
creased use Of laudanum by many young persons
of that city, who procure it, the writer says, SIN
large quantities at the druggists, and s,callow Il
hke icater!" Some Of the papers are advising The
prohibition of the sale of laudanum, except under
81 o,Jar from, n pbrs;c;,n
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Tho Corn Cran.

The corn crop in this county has been very
much injured by the ravages Of the wire worm
Farmsrs generally were engaged in replanting IN
Ill weck'oStvo past.
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MrRpERs IN VIRGINrA.-The Romney lntelIi-
pencer gives an account ola murder committed IN
Hampshire county, on Saturday the 9Th inst
Samuel Mcdonald, youth about eighteen Gyears
OF age, broke into the house of Mr.. Loekm'lier,
during the absence of all the family, and while
sagaged in pilferng, observed Mr.. David OIn-
dotf and his little daughter approaching. Nc,
Donald seized gunaud shot Orndotf, who died
the following Tuesday, leaving large family
The murderer was arrested.
A correspondent of the Abingdon Democrat says
that Patrick Kelly, an irishman, was killed by
one Andrew Russell, in Lee county, on the 18th
Of Nav. The parties had been good friends and
while talking together without provocation Rus
sell struck Kelly with large club which broke
his skull and continued beating him till he was
dead. Russell fedand had not been apprehended.
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Circuit Court.

The jury in the case of Timothy Kelly VS.
Thomas Shumate and Thompson Adams Tor A.
sault and Battery, brought in verdict Oh lhurs-
day last, assessing the damages at 500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-20

A DEMoCRArIc ORGAN or WIsE.-The
Democrat. published at Alexandria ia theS!ate OF
louisiana, does aot seem throughIy appreelatve
of the greatness Of the Democracy OF mr.. Henry
A. Wise. After having called him all manner
Of hard names, it saws :S"As we have said. we
still believe the course of the Northern Abolition
ia,s has elected Wise, but be this as it may, ne
cannot cain the confidence of the Democracy OF
virginia or the Union The pas! he cannot blot
on, L. will stick TO him with all its revolving
memories. like the poisoned shirt Of NesSus, and
snccoss to him will DO nothing more than the
fabled fruit of the Dead Sea, which turns to ashes
ON The lip.N