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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Attention PnIicoI

We desire to call the attention of our police Of
ficers to the fact, that quiet and psacsabe citizens
of the town are frequently seriously alarmed by
unearihly sounds on the street at night. On
Thursday night last, such whoops and yells re-
sounded through our streets as to create the i'm
preston on the minds OF some people that hall
the town was in blaze. We understand that
this believing came from the neighborhCod of the
Y;ndicator Office. where Peter, an apostle OF De-
mocracy, had called together large crowd, for
the purpose of presenting the claims Of his party,
and denouncing the dirty Know Nothngs. The
words the speaker, however, were drowned by
the cries of "Good i" "Good !" 'Carry him
Out!''-"Give Us Dutch Song !'-"Who kill
ed YOUR Sisters Calf?" SC, rendered still more
uproarious by the explosion Of large pack OF
..pop-crackers" thrown suddenly in the midst of
the crowd. The next time this promising disci-
ple of the Angel Gabriel desires TO blow his horn,
it mipht be well enough to erect platform for
his accommodation outside of the corporate limits.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

TERRIBLE Coal Pr ExPLosIoN.-A terrific
explosion occurred at the Midlothian Cual Pits, in
Chesteraeld county, about thirteen miles south Of
Richmond, on Monday evening the 18th inst, at
e'cocS, by which thirty four persons (all OF
whom except SIX or seven were negroes) were
instantly killed. and anumber OF Others 50 badly
ssraed that little or no hopes are entertained OF
their recovery. Up to the very moment OF the
accident, the superniendcns and employees IN
,he pits felt perfectly satisfied that there was not
a particle Of foul AR ahoat around them and Mr..
John A tkins. the agent, looked upon the pts as
being 50 entirely free from DAGGER. that he dsclar-
ed to Us that he would not have heSaed to take
his family into them to remain. Even now the
cause of the explosion is eu!lroly hid In mystery,
and must ever continue 81, though Mi. Atkins IN
enss 10 the opinion that in making blast, an old
shaft sink was accidentally preached, from which
poured forth volume Of gas, that became lguited
and swept as 4 bosom of destruction through the
various avenues, dealing death with an unsparlng
hand on all that came within It's course.
The explosion, when it took place, caused the
earth for miles around the pits. to wave and rock
as twig ia the wind. ole gentleman, who was
crossing the railroad. about mile from the pits at
the time. said he felt the rails reel under him;
and another, who was passing the road on horse
back. declared that his beast staggered and trem
bled. as if suddenly shocked By tremendous
gslyanlc battery.
OQtof fifty persons in the pits at the time of the
accident, but three escaped serious injury, and
these were cOlored persons. though there can be
very little doubt that many Of them were sutiOca-
ted by the ''after damp" rather than killed by the
explosion.
Five valuable mules employed in the pits. which
are 10 feet deep, were killed by the explosion
Richn:0ad DIsf Gtch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

The Sentinel, of Washington city, takes a
different view of the American ticket from the
Democratic papers of this State. Instead OF re
rarding the ticket as a ewing concern" the
Sentinel rather chuckes over The TACT That TWO oil
the three candidates are Democrats IL also les
titles to the eminent responsibility of the ticket.
"Mr. Flournoy.n it says. sis Wing, and he
stands high as gentleman )" "Mr Beale is also
pentleman.n and.sMr. Patton is. perhaps, the
most successful lawyer in the State OF virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Very respectfully. your obedient serv't.
THOMAS y. FLOURNOY.

The RESULT IE New HAMP,HraE.-We find
in the Concord Reporter full returns of The recent
election for Governor, by which il seems that the
Hon. Ralph Meicalf has been elected Governor
by majority of about 900 votes overall others
lie received abtut $500 votes more than Cover
nor Baker, who lacks 10000 votes of an election.
Gov. Baker received about 26.S00 votes. James
Bell $500. and Asa Fowler 1900. The opposi-
ton candidates To Congress are all elected by ma
jori,es ranging from 5000 to $50. BOO repre-
sentatives are chosen, Of whom so are Admins
iraiion Democrats and the remainder opposition.
-Four towns are 10 be heard from. and IT they
should reiurn four Democrats the opposition
would still have majority sufficient for all
.'praclicar' purposes. Hon. James ID. Sleeper
stands in the Senate the sole representative OF
the once powerful but now prOslrSte Democratic
party of New Hampshire
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Fir. Patton.

The Penny Post announces that Mr.. Patton
accepts. without hesitation or reservation OF any
sort, the nomination Of the American party for the
office Of Attorney General of Virginia. To the
numerous friends who have solicited Mr.. Patton
10y letter, to address the people at various points
n the State, he begs TO return Gsilorm reply
and to decline them all. 1t is Curious that if he
spoke at one place, he would be required to speak
at another. and SO on Unfortunately, or rather to
the end Of the canvass. His pressing engage
ments are such hat he could not make special
reply, by letter, 10 each of those solicitations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
cover the Left"

owe confidently expect 10 carry Augusta for
the Democratic ticket" So says the Richmond
Enquirer, which has lately had cheering intel
ligencen from this county. blessed are they
who expect nothing, for then they will mot be
disappointed. This we say. The Enquirer
should not forge, that it expected every Demo
Graf in the State to give the Wise ticket Zeal
GUS and active support" Old Augusta will just
as certainly give Thomas S. Foufnoy ngjoTi-
IN of 800 a, the lowest notch, as the sun rises and
sets on Thursday, the gath Of May.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

The Washington correspondent of the Com
merical Advertiser says Mr.. Sonle is reconcIied
with the administration ''Jle does not consider
that Mr.. Marcy's rebuke falls upon him person.
ally, with any more weight than upon his col
leagues. Mr. Buchanan and MIR Mason. lie can
not make personal quarrel with Mr.. Marcy CT
the President. on The ground that their fjrrign
policy is. as he thinks weak and vac'llatng. and
calculated TO bring the Government into contempt
abroad"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
NeY IIamnsh.re election.

The National lneiigencer, referring to the
statement of the Manchester New Hampshire)
Democratic Gazette. that the recent election
in that State had accomplished the work of IAN
Initiating the Abolition party" remarks: Eve
do not expect, therefore, 10 see the argument re-
newed that the late rout was an Abolition tri-
umph.'" The In,eligencer was mistaksn-we
still hear the same old tune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

A WIDE-AwAKE EMPERoR.-The Emperor
of Japan seems to have sharp eye to his rights
and privileges. He evidently is not believer in
popular sovereignty" He directed that all A
mcrcan gold pieces which Mr. Burrows, who
lately visited Jeddo bay, gave to his subjects,
should be returned. The Interpreter discovered
"Liberty" on them which alarmed the Empe-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Tn. unnr,ucinlea s.smnaI

With mingled feelings of amusement and dis
gust we read the hard ihiugs which the Wise
papers say of those men who have always been
considered the very best men of the Democratic
party, who have enjoyed their highest confidence
and have been honored with their most lucrative
and honorable offices. Who are the unpriacipled
traitors? Read their honored names, ye ialter-
ing few, who have not yet made up your minds
10 vote the American ticket, and hesitate no
lonuer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
JOE BYENDS.

AmER1cAH MUsgErs FOR FoREIcN Use
There is great activity at present among some Of
our American gun manufactures. induced IN part
bythe war in Europe. The Windsor W. jour
nal saws that the Robbins & Lawrence Company
OF Windsor. have just contracted for the mann
faciure Of mIskeiS to the amount of some our or
five hundred thousand dollars. The contract Is
made for a company in London. and the arm to
BE- manufactured is the Minnie rifle with some
notifications. The iufIment of the contract
will require an additional force Of two or three
hundred men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
The American Platform.

The Winchester Convention appointed com
mtiee to publish the Basis Principles of the A
merican Party in Virginia" The platform has ac-
cordingly appeared in the newspapers, signed by
Andrew f. Kennedy of jefferson, Geo. D. Gray
of Culpeper, and josiah Dabbs Of Halifax. We
have heretofore published it bui will insert it
gain next week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
carnnra,,nn Eieetion.

The annual election of Mayor, Councilman,
Sergeant and Commissioner Of the Revenue
for the town of Siaunton, will take place on
Wednesday next. The Council have appointed
the following Commissioners TO superintend the
election: Messrs. A. j CARRIER. w. b. Kayser,
Geo. NJ. Cochran, Judson Mccoy, and w. II.
SIanEar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Democratic Meeting at churohvilIe.

A Democratic meeting was held at Churchvllle
on Saturday last, which consisted, according to
the count of one who was present, twenty two
Know Nothings, ten Democrats, five Wings, five
boys and dog" The audience was addressed
IA Col. Harman, Of this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
n,,,road Arrangement.

Arrangements have been made between the
O,anqe and Alexandria and the Central Railroad
COMPANIES 10 pass the freight cars OF the former
directly through to StauntGn, SO mat gooas snip
ned at Alexondria will come through to this place
without being charged from car to car at G'rdons-
villa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

THE CHURcH AND SLAvEaY.-ID the BalIi-
more Conference of the NJ. 4. Church, en- Tues
day. the resolutions from the North Ohio and
Wisconsin Conference. on the slavery question,
were taken up. The paper of the Wisconsin
Conference proposes substantially to prohibit on
the part of the membership and preachers the buy
ing. selling. or holding human beings as slaves"
with this paper. The motion to on-cOncur with
the resolutinns Of the North Ohio Conference was
then put. and there was a unanimous vote in favor
Of the mo,ion. These resolutions prohibit the buy
ing of men, women and children wlh an inen-
ton to enslave them; aud require the emancipa-
ton Of slaves when it can be accomplished with
out Injury to them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
urAn.-T'here seems TO be same dopbt wheth

UThH-Tbere seems to be some doubt wheth-
'er Captain Steptoe will accept The appointment Of
Governor of Utah lie i, at the Salt Lake, and
has received notice Of his election. but has not
signifed whether he will accept or decline. At
the last dates Brigham Young still remained
Governor and Captain Steptoe with other non
Mormons had signed memorial TO the President
In favor OF The re appointment Of Young.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
No Steamer.

The steamer Atlantic from Liverpool, which
has been anxiously expected at New York for
several days past, had not arrived at the dae Of
our last advices. We go to press, therefore,
without further news in reference to the reported
death OF the Gar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

Khosref Pasha. a distinguished Turkish states
man, who lately died at the age of 81. was a
slave. He left nearly Two millions rounds sier-
ling in money, every iarthing Of which went 10
the sultss, to vhcm lie belonged
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

The British Government haye opened recruit
ing office in New York city! Germans, Irish md
English are wanted They are To be paid $30in
advance, but the cash is not forihcomng until
they proceed To Halifax. Other recruiting, agen-
clrs. it is said. are about 70 be established in 9TH
er cities of he Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Town improvements.

Workmen are now engaged digging the foun
dation for the Baptist Church and for the addi-
lion to the Augusta Female Seminary. The
large and handsome buildings opposite Union
Hall are nearly completed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Hose Company.

At the meeting of the Common Council of
Siaunon. On the 22nd inst, resolution was a
dopted appropriating 500 annually as premium
for the best Fire Company to consist OF at
least thirty meh-rules and regulations to be
prescribed by the Council
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

o. The Rchmort Enquirer has published a
call for Convention at Charlottesville, on the
10Th of April. TO nominate Democratic candi-
date for the Board of Public Works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

SrARrING OF TIE ExPEDiTIoN,--We are at
last in receipt Of intelligence that the United
States Expedition against the Sonthsrn Canaan
ches has started from Fort Chadb0urn. 1t is
headed by the brave aud worthy Capt. Patrick
Calhoun, and consists Of two companies of the
second dragons and three companies Of rangers
The men are we'll equipped and in excellent CON
titnn to meet the indians. A tram accompanied
the expedition numbering sxty-three government
wagons, laden with supplies. When last seen
beyond Phanlo'a Hill. the expedition was making
sac progress and hsd as yet experienced no diff
szties.-1eras Gazette Of Sd INST.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

GEN. QUlrMAN.-A Natchez correspondent Of
the Boston Journal. in reply TO the Washington
rumors that the Government has positive assn
rance that Gen. Qutman has nothing to do with
any flhbns;eriag expedition against Cuba, says ::
''Quilman is as dearly engaged in his pratical
schemes as ever. He lefth his home few days since
for New Orleans, where the expedition is talked
OF as certan-all the positive assurances of
the United States Government to the contrary
notwithstanding. 1t is matter of surprise and
grief to many of our citizens. that twenty or thir
~ young men of this city have within two or
three days left their homes to embark IN this en-
terpriss. lsking therein their lives, fortune, and
what is more. their honorp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Several month ago a young lady named Emma

Several months ago young lady named Emma
Moore mysteriously disappeared from her hume
in Rochester, New York. and much interest was
excited in her fate. Large rewards were offered
by jhe public authorities. Her body has at
length been found under the ice in mill race.
and identified by her jewels and bonnet. She
had been missing aboHt four months, and appear
time under water; but the manner and means OF
her death remain a mystery. 1t appears FROM
the testimony Of the physicians, given before the
Coroner. that the deceased was enciente, and had
been so for six or seven months. This. with the
refusal to marry on the part OF whoever betrayed
her. (which may be supposed. y will be consider
ed as afiarding reason Tor self-destruction. Mr.
William Whllock, to whom she was engaged
10 be married, has been taken into custody.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

AT meeting of the Democratic party of this
county, at the Court house, on Monday last.
MessTs. Benjamin Crawford, James Fl. Skinner
and Ahsaiom Koiner were nominated candidates
for the House Of Delegates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

TIE UTAHs DETERMINED on FiGHT.-A
late number Of the ST. Louis Republican publish
es extracts from letter dated Fort Laramie, + co.
I6. from which it wonld appear that me C'ah
Indians in that neighborhmd are determined on
giving the whites big fight In'ihe spring
They are evidently preparing for a fierce contest
with any force which our government may send 10
cIastise them for their theiis and murders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

There is said to be in Illinois at least twenty
per cent, more acres in wheat at the present time
Than in any previous year. The winter has been
exceedingly favorable. 10 Ohio the breadth of
ground covered with wheat is from one third 10
on, fosrth lcss thsr ~ average.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

The seat Of government OF Iowa is 10 be re-
moved from Iowa City To or near Fort Dssmoincs.
Commissioners have been appointed To select tho
site for public buildings which are 10 be erected
free Of expense to The State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

REMEMBER The Postage on all letters to
any part of this country must be prepaid after
April lst IF not prepaid in JuA they ,riH not be
sent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

The PRoGaEss of MORMON PsoSELYrIsM in
Europe. and especially in Great Britain. has at
tracted the attention OF British phlanthrOpists.
and an effort seems To be making to counteract
the sv l Influences. Thus Mornoue was late
ly made sensible Of his error by the tracts of the
Loaion Religious Tract Society directed against
MormoniSm. and has been the means of inducing
more than one hundred other Mormons to re-
nounce that creed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

CO. The Hon. John Letcher gives notice that
he will address the people at Monterey March 23d,
Siaunton May LIST, and Wgm Springs May 9Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

The RESULT IN FaEDERIcxssUaG.-f cleo
ton for corporation officers in Fredericksburg or
Monday the i9h. WIS complete Know Notbing
victory. John S. Caldwell, the American can
dida;e Tor Mayor. received 45i vuies. and Peter
G,mlrick 265 CAldwelI's MAJORITY l65. Know
Nothing CounclrneO, &c, &C., were elected by
about the same majoriics.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

Lleut. Henry j. IIartstene. OF the U. ). Navy
late Of the Collins Steamers, has been appointed 10
the command ofthe new Arctic Expedition, which
is to 90 in search Of DIR. Kane. is probable that
the expedition will sail before The lst of June.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

CAURcH PRoPERTY.-A letter from New York
on the 22d says THAT important bill in reia-
ton to The tenure Of church property, which had
its Inception and found its warmeSt supporters in
The Know Nothing ranks. finally passed the SEN
ate to day by The very decided vote of yeas tween
iy six. nays fur, clearly indicating that The meas
ure is deemed advisable on no narrow Sectarian
grounds, but Cor the general good of the entire
community. IL has now To 90 to the Assembly
where lis passage is confidently anticipated hut
by 4 muck cloSar vote than the above" This
bill vests the title tn church property in trustees
elected by the congregation. instead of the Bish-
ops as required BY the Catholic Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

or Winchester American ticket, the Ma
onal Inielligencer says: This is strong ticket.
Each Of the gentlemen named has had service in
Congress. The first is Wing, the other two
Democrats; and ALL we believe, Of Conservative
views and feelings. They are men of ability and
experience in public affairs, and ofa fair share ot
personal popularity"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Fire,

On Friday afternoon last, the dwelling of Mrs
Margaret Kinney. in tins place, was almost en-
trely destroyed by Gre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

A complete enumeration Of the voting population
Of Kansas has been obtained. II seems To contain
3 1896 electors, which are divided into seventcea
alcetion districts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Acknowledgements,

We are indebted TO the Hon. John Letcher for
TIVE volumes Of valuable puslis documents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

REBELLION IN AUsraALIA.-Recent adviees
from Australia represented that the gold seekers
had generally refused TO pay The license required by
the British Government. and unfurlsd the hammer
Of Independence. II was stated that pitched
battle had been fought between the police and a
email body of troops on the one side, and The mi
ners on the ether. in whrh some few were kill
ed and that Melbourne was in a state OF siege.
A letter dated Callao, January 9Th. tends TO dis
credit these accounts oi successful rcyoluton.-
The writer. Tho left Australia on the 18th OF
December, says every thing had assumed It's for
mer quiet. Martial law was Withdrawn. The Dig
gers were quietly at work. reviewers were at a
discount. patriotic handbiIs were no longer pasted
al every corner, and men S faces did 10: show The
marks of excitement they did week or two be-
fore
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28

The BLACK WARRIOR AFFAIR SETTLED.-
The Washington Union Of Wednesday morning
ssys:-We have reliable information as to the
change in the determination of her Catholic Maj
ss,y in regard to the Black Warrior affair aud
have reason to know that thu following extract
Of letter on the subject from Madrid, which ap-
pears in Galignaui's Messenger of February %,
1855. is correct: sit appears (says the leIter)
that ths Spanish government has decided on pro-
claiming that the authorities of Cuba exceeded
their powers in the affair of the Black Warrior as
regards the two principal points Of 1.-THE des-
crptjou of the cargo and the time allowed for the
production of he ships manifest. In consequence,
il is disposed to accord just indemnity" ASST
ming this information to be true, it is gratifying
10 know that Mr.. Marcy : argument has had the
effect Of securing an adjustment of this affair,
which will be consnnmaied upon taking the nee
ssssry proof as to the amount Of the damages.
II is asserted that despa cheS are now on file
in the State Department from Mr.. Perry. in ad-
dition to those communicated to Congress and
published. which establish the fact that Mr.. Sou
le opposed and used his power and influence to
defeat all plans Of adjustment which did not be-
gin with the transfer Of Cuba to the United States
II is at least curious that as soon as Mr.. Souls
lsft Spain the difficulty was settled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Correspondcnce.
WIScHEsrER. March l4,h, 1855.

To the Hon. Thomas S. Flomnoy:
Dean Sis-The Undersigned, committee ,p-
pointed for the purpose, take pleasure in Inform
ing you Of your unanimous nomination, by the
Convention Of the American Party, which met
on yesterday at this place. as the American can
dldate for the office Of Governor of this Stale, and
request your acceptance Of the nomination.
Very respectfully, &c.
* ANDREW f.. KENNEDY, , y
GEORGE ID. GRAY, Comrnitlss.
JOSIAH DABBS.