Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

4 Lexington Ga-eife.
Adyices from Utah to March. list mention thai
COL Steptoe's appointment TO succeed Brigham
| Young as Governor, caused great discomfort and
petitions were in circulation praying the re- appoint
ment of Young.
| ACLEAR FIELD FOR Gov. SMiTH.-The A
merican Party of his Congressional District met
in Convention in Alexandria, On Tuesday even
Irg last, aud determined that they wonld not
nominate candidate for Congress. This gives
clear field to Gov. Smith.
We learn from the Lexington Gazette that a.
political discussion came off in that place on Mon
DAY the 30ih ult., between S. Mcdowell Moore
and james b. Dorman. Esqs., Mr. Moore ably
and tEiumphanlly advocated the principles Of the
American party.
More YEr.-The Parkersburg Gazette states
that Wm. johnson, Esq. of Harrison brother Of
Governor johnson. has corne out in open adyoca-
cy OF the American party-and that his son Nor
timer johnson. Esq, bas done the same. Push
On the column!
The Halifax papers state that frigbtful distress
exists along the coast. between Aleramchi and
Shippsgsn. The people are suffering awful pri-
vatinns. They have no seed whatever TO SOW
this Spring, and their future prospects are still
more gloomy than their present condition.
The Cincinnati Gazette has "certain informa-
ton that GenAal WIN. o. Butler. who was NOM
mated for Congress by the democrats Of the dis
trict opposite this city positively declioes the hon.
| or. and will not stand. We have reason TO be-
lieve thar he does rot sympaihize with the vio-
Ient opponents Of American principles"
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEopLE.-That true A.
mericanism does not war with man because he
was born in Ireland or Germany. OF because he is
Catholic. II only opposes foreigners ruling the
country no matter whether they come from Ire-
land, Germany, Africa, Kamskaka, or the Fee
Jee Islands, and opposes Catholicism when it at
teppis To interfere in political matters or subyert
the institutions of The country for lis advancement
-RaIeigh Star.
Winch Is WHICH 2-The Richmond Enqui-
rer says that the London Times always arrays it,.
self in favor OF any movement against the well
being Of the United States. This assertion is
called out by the Times articles approving of the
new American movement. The Richmond En-
auirer forgeis that the London Times was as ar
dent in the support Of General Pierce's election 10
the Presidency as it is now in favor of the Amer
lean party. Was the London LINES, in support
| ing General Pierce. malicously arrayed against
the well beirg of the United States ?-.qmsrican
Organ.
The National Intelligencer learns by private
letters from Munich, in Bavaria, that the bronze
statues Of Patrick Henry and Ludwig Van Bee
ihoyep are ready for shipment to America. The
former is The size Of lie, and is intended for the
monument 10 Washington at Richmond. Virginia,
which monument, it will be recollecied. is to
cJnsist Of group of six statues surrounding the
pedestal of the statue of Washington himself
This of Henry. the Evening Post says, is described
US one OF the most pereci specimens Of The plastic
art. both in lis conception and execution, and elc-
tied much admiration from connoissenrs in the
German Industrial Exhibition. The latter is a
colossal statue Of the great composer, and is as the
German writer expresses himself. every way
worthy of the "Michael Angelo OF Music"
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.-The wife of citizen
of Balut wis. was awakened from her sleep a.
bout three o'clock on he morning Of the 23d by
noise which she heard in an adjoining apart
ment In moment more she saw n @ lean from
dark lantern, held by man in that nom, and
screaming with alright awoke her husband who
was sleeping at her side. As he sprang from The
bed The intruder fred at him with pist1l, The
ball just missing his head end burying itself in
the pillow. SnaichiBg a double barreied gun
from the wall he discharged both barrels at the
intruder The contents of one barrel entered the
mans head and the other his body, killing him
Instantly. Leaving the body where it fell, the
gentleman and his wife proceeded TO the nearest
neighbor. told him what had happened. and in
duced him 10 return with them 10 his house
But imagine the feelings of the neighbor, man
universally esteemed and respected, TO recognise
in the mangled body Of The dead robber his own
son! Upon returning 10 his house the father
found his sons roun nDoccupied. the window
pen and rope ladder extending from the window
to the ground. The gentleman who shot the
robber had suffered the JOSS Of two gold watches
some time before in mysterious manner, and
now attributes their theft TO this person.
HoRRIBLg-The Norfolk Herald Publishes a
letter from an officer on the United States Steam
er Queen off Caution, dated 5th February, of
which we take the following extracts:
'.1he principal amusement we have just now,
is seeing the impedasis and rebesf ght. | hear
heavy cannOnading about six miles down the RI
yer. and will knock Off writing while | 90
down and see the fight. II 2P. M.-Well,I
have just returned from Chinese battle, and
have seen fifty or sixty Cinnamon killed, three or
from junks sunk. & vast quantity of powder burn
ed but what does it amount to? why, just
nothing at all-5ecause there are plenty more
Cinnamon to be killed, numerous other junks to
be sunk. and lots more powder, ready To be burn
ed. The river is literally filed with the Iodies
of dead Cinnamon as neither sGearlear TO bury
their slain bu, just throw them in the river. We
are obliged every morning 10 get up steam 10
clear the paddle wheels of the bodies which have
lodged there during night"
The writer expresses the belief that Canton
will never be taken by the rebels.
HoRgIBLE TRAGEpY-A most horrible TRACE
DIV was enacted in New Haven, Connecticut on
Saturday. the 2Sth uIt. Willard Clark, gro
Ger. entered the house Of Mr.. John Bogart, and
deliberately Shot Richard Wright, Mr.. B's SON.
in-law, in the head with pistol. The wounded
man fingered ill the following Tuesday. when
he died. and the ball was found inside The skull,
having completely traversed the brain. Clark
was Immediately arrested he did no, attempt to
escape, and showed no sign of regret. Both of
the parties were young Of respectable standing
in society The whole cause Of the tragedy
seems to have been the jealousy Clark entertained
of Wright, on account of his marriage to Miss
Bopart. Clarke had sought her hand for several
wears. but was finally rejected aeont year since,
and in March last she married MIR. Wright.
AMgRicAYIsM IN MAssAcHUsETTs.-On FRI
day last the House of Representatives of Massar
chusetis adopted by a large majority the proposed
amendment to the Constitution of that State pro-
v;dnr that 10 person shall be eligible TO Office I'M
ill he shall have been resident OF the United
States twenty.one years. Upon motion TO re-
consider this vote on Monday substitute was OF
Tered. .that 90 person shall be eligible to Office
IN this Commonwealth unless born within the
jurisdiction of the United States" The amend
nent was adopted by majority yea aud nay
vote and being put upon its final passage was
lost by l5S to IS, requiring twothird vote for
lis adoption. So it seems that one-thrd of the
ne.nhers of the House are opposed to a total pro-