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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
DeplorabIe Condition.

We confess to degree Of sympathy Tor the
Democratic party, in its present iamentable pre-
dIcament. that we have never before felt for any
political organization. The Wing party. IN Us
darkest days. never so excited out Sympah'es.-
Perhaps our feelings have been wrought npon by
the melancholy wailngs of the Democratic press,
which fall upon our ears like the solemn tones OF
the funeral bell or perhaps by contemplating phe
solitary and cherries perrgrinations Of the wan
dering Tribune" who is prowIing over the State
"like roaring lion seeking whom he may devonr"
and finding nobody disposed to submit to that IN
teresting operation. II may be nothing more than
the natural tendency of our allectonaie and ciar-
table hearts ; but whatever has produced 'he curl
Gus state of affairs, we freely acknowledge that
we feel sorry. absolutely acrymose. when we CON
template the iorlorn condition of our old enemy,
and see with prophetic eye the "taie severe" 10
which they are inevitably Doomed.
Our Democratic contemporaries would put on
bright face, and talk bravely Of certain victory as
they have always done heretofore, but Tor The ab'
sence of inspiring Hope Long SINCE however
that smiling Goddess made most respectful bow
t. the Democracy, ''bade them farewell, and lett
them to the freezing compani9nshipo OF Despair =
Instead therefore the lively 3~nkee Doodle notes
that were wont to issue from theorgans,we now her
nothing but the solemn s dirge like numbers OF the
"Dead March" But it would be cruel 10 require
of them cheerful song under present circumsian-
ces Vexed by intestine leuds-their old enemy,
the Wings, watching the opportunity to infiict
death blow. whole host Of invisible fnes after
them with 'long piles and ''sharp sticks "-we
do not wonder that they are disheartcned and dis
mayed. Their condition is truly deplorable. and
calculated to excite the tenderest sytnPaihles OF
the humane.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
Mr.. wise in the Convention.

Mr.. Wise objects to the Know Nothings be.
cause they oppose the elevation of foreigners to
office. He is very consistent upon this point
The following provision OF the Constitution was
adopted by the late State Convention, as reported
BY the Committee of the Whole.
No person shall be eligible to the Office Of
Governor. unless he has attained the age of 30
years. is natire citi-ea 0fhe United States. and
has been citizen of Virginia for five years next
preceding his election"
Mr. Hunter, Of jefferson, moved to amend by
striking out the word native" The Convention
refused to adopt the amendment-ayes 40, noes
Sand among the Noes is the name of HENRY
4. WISE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
Mr.. wise at Characteristic.

An esteemed young friend, who actually had
sufficient enthusiasm in his bones to take him a
cross the Blue Ridge on Wednesday last, to hear
Mr.. Wise's harangue at Charlottesville, gives,
we understand. glowing description of the eff
fort. In the course of his speech Mr.. w. is said to
have asserted that he was at one time invited to
join the Know Nothings, with the assurance that
he would receive the nomination of that party for
the Governorship. "Brutus is an honorable
man." but we really think some wag must have
been poking fun at him that time! Mr.. Wise
also stated as we are informed that the Abolition
lists pay dollar to every man in Virginia who
unites with the Know Nothings. These are hard
times, and money is desirable article, but we
hardly think there is an individual in Virginia SO
hard pushed that he would sell himself to the Alb
olitioniss for dollar. They must bid little
higher if they expect many recruits.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

A BIsuop IL PrTsos-The Metropolitan Cath
olc Almanac for 1855. has a list Of Roman Cath
oc Bishops ''who have retired from Office" a
mong them is the Right Rev. Frederick lseze.
Bishop of Detroit, consecraied Oct. 8, 1888. Re
terring to this announcement, the New York Ir
buno makes the following serious charge:
What has occasioned the retiring Of these Dlsh-
ops a.? Ii we mistake not, this retirement has been
compulsory. Bishop Rcze, it is well known. Is
citizen of Michigan. and is in confinement in some
dungeon in Rome. Although the United States
Congress has called for his release, he is still i'm
prisoned. The old settlers Of Detroit who knew
the man. have peiiione4 in vain ipr his release.
The Papal authorities at Rome have invariably
turned deaf ear to all such requests, whether
they came from the U. 5. representative at Rome.
mr. from orr citizens
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
For The Spectator.


Il has been remarked by some writers that tn
sources OF amusement always keep pace with The
wealth and population OF cOmnirn e', and Tia
Their charac er afforded pretty just criterion OF
civilization As there has been large accSsSld
TO the wealth and populatibn Of Our town. 1t W.
reasonable 10 suppose there Womb he deyeI Pr'
new sources ofamusement; and accordingly. sc
have recently been favored w.lh The opporiunl'''
Of gratifying the varied taste Of our citizens from
hiGh specimens ofiDeeciual and rhetorical effort.
down 10 opera darcers and African songsiefs-
things formerly unknown 10 our community
lew nights since. IN The progress oi things. II W.
our lot To he visited by new order OF exhibitions
who broke in upon nur rrpCse between the h"ui
Of 2 and O'clock in the morning; whose noiSi
efforts were any thing but agreeable TO every BODY
but themselves The performance consisted "'
highly variegaicd scenes oi psalmsdy. mock prey
ers. low profanity and boisterOus reals OF laugh
ter. which were heard to the distance OF severa
squares Taking it for granted that Tbs new
gang Of m rry- naiers Intended ioac Tor the ben
eft of the publlc-ese il would have been more
privately condu:ied--i take Ibis method OF sug
resting TO them the unpleasant character OF snch
disturbances from nightly repose. and that On ~
,ure occasions they make their eXhbiions in day
lght. with the assurance of q larger Audience nd
more appropriate compensation.
ORDER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
ORDER
For Tie Spectator.

.JTcssrs. Editors AS the recent diiilcn'ti's IN
nv school have been noicrd by the Pi"dicator ii
a manner calculated 10 produce wrong lmPr'-
sion, | deem it proper. however unwilling Z"
bring my rriraie affairs before the public, to NIX
the follow ing statement:
Whenever a certain class Of offences is com
ntled. which are aimed at the teacher himself.
and tend to interrupt The regular operation OF the
s.hooI, and if UNPUBLISHED to increase beyond all
bearing, my rule for nearly twenty years has been
to require each pupil to ercu'pale himself on pain
of expulsion: with the understanding that if the
oIender acknowledges his fault he shall not he
expelled but punished in SINE nider way or /
his continuance in the school is lnadmlssibIe. be
shall be- allowed an hdrorable withdrawal. Tins
was the course pursued in the recent difficulty
f. was clear case Of combination 10 overthrow
the discipline of the school, and had no course
left Int TO submit or enforce the penalty,
nnrti,p Of The school did ansrer far them
scIr,s and th1se who have since returned. have
h.en taken bacI; on terms satisfactory To me and
PIKE POWERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
INDIGNATION Meeting.

We understood on Friday last that meeting
was to be held on Friday night, at school-houSe
near Thinking Spring Church, to express the IN
diguation felt by portion of the peopIe-suPpor'-
ers. we presume, of the Anti-American candidate
for Governor-against the abominable Know
Nothngs. Whether the meeting was held or
not. we have not learned. Indignation meetings
(which have been held in other portions OF The
State also) bid fair to usurp the place OF oid-aSl
toned ratification meetings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
PIKE POWERS.
QUESTION

[MpoRrANT QUEsTIos.-lhe Senate OF lo"a
has adopted resolution. BY vote OF II 10 a.
declaring that. on the day when the election took
place thai bndy did not 90 into joint conveniln"
with the House TO elect Senator. and that The
election Of Mr.. Harlan is null and void Unless
The Iowa Legislature should hereafter act upon the
subject in such manner as to settle the dllllcul,
ty. this knotly point will come before the United
States Senate Mr.. Harlan. having proper ere
dentials. must of course be admitted to seat. but
there will undoubtedly be trouble about il. The
question involves the right Of one branch OF Leg
isIature to defeat the purpose Of joint convention
after having participated in it, and after such Joint
convention has adjourned 10 certain fixed lime
This was the case in Iowa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

AYoruER ATTEMPT AT DUEL.-The Wash
ington correspondent Of the \. 7. Courier, in his
letter of the 2lst, ys:-"Ihe belligerency Of
Virginia politicians has received further illnstra-
ton from sharp correspondence which has been
going on here during the last few days, between
The Hon. WIN. Smith and one Mr.. Nat. Tyler a
democratic editor up among the bills this side ct
the Blue Ridge. Tyler's paper recently contain
ed an article on the topics pertinent 10 the exist
ing canvass in Virginia, upon which the member
felt it hs privilege 10 comment with somethlng
less of that urbany and amiabili, which the ser :
sative cbyary of The editor required from the crit
les on his professional labors AS in duty bound
he hurried down to Washington and proceeded to
call the eX Governor to account. in the nannfr
prescribed by the eide The result was 4 chaI-
lenge from The editor to the member. which the
halter refused to receive. At this stage oflhe pro-
ceedings The pce interviewed. bni their services
were not required. for Mr. Smith bad perempt"r
" declined The honor of an invitation 10 the field.
He had as little disposition 10 present himself as
a mark for the editors pistol, as 10 submit uncom
plaininely to the volleys of paper pellets OF the
brain which had occasioned the difference between
them -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

On Monday and Tuesday number of our citi-
zens availed themselves of the first opportunity to
enjoy a slegh-rde presented this winter. At
night, large crowd of men and boys were engag-
ed in the healhiul and amusing sport of sliding
down the hill leading from the Episcopal Parson-
ace to Main Street. until late hour. The track
had been well beaten by the boys during The day,
and at nipht. some of our more elderly citizens be-
came "boys again. and participated In the fun
while il was going.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

"PARrY LEADERs"-Judge Geo. w. Sum
mers, of Kanawha, says of the last work by j. e.
Baldwin, ESQ.,
Party Leaders is a captivating, charming book
of lis kind and cannot fail to place the author in
the very front rank of American writer's. know
of none likely to have more numerous list Of
readers and admirers than Mr.. Baldwin. As a
writer, he has all the qualities 10 attract present
popularity and lasting lame. He is faithful To
truth; and yet he does not deem it necessary 10
present her as dry. wilhercd and branchless
thing. hut he rves all the senses at once, by o.
pening to US flowers, foliage and fruit in delight
u combination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

The Rockingham Register has consulted Mr.
Wise's record and finds that he voted against the
Bankrupt Law. Very well, what becomes then
of the assertion that he was ''the power Oehino
the throne'' during John Tyler's administration
One of the ablest advocates OF Mr. wise IN inc
Stanton Convention attributed to him that de-
gree of influence, and gave him all the credit oil
rvler's veto of the United States Bank. John
TYLER signed the Bankrupt Law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

Not this paragraph; but the pretty little Love
Sorg on the first page, translated from the Ger
man by our esteemed contributor. w X. q. We
are always glad to hear from him and happy to
nnbIisb his favors. The deserted MILL" fai-
nv story, will appear next week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
rrhc Only Chance.

7, is said that the friends of Mr.. Wise have
nothing left now, upon which to chang nope,
of his election, save the possibility OF reaction
among his opponents, from sheer sympathy Ills
mtiable condition is certainly well calculated to
work upon the feelings of the tender hearted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

CocYct;. ov CgSsoas IN FERNoNr.-Once n
sovea years a body consisting OF one member from
each county, with the above designation, is chosen
in Vermout Tor the purpose Of revising the State
Constitution. and it deemed best, recommending
amendments. The C0uDcil OF Censors has no
power as Itself 10 make amendments; It can only
propose ana leave the rest to convention. The
mex. election for Ccnsors is to be held the last
Wednesday of March They are chosen by gene
raj ticket. Usually there has been but single
ticket run; but i, is now probable that there will
hc n laast two in nomination. Vermont is the
onlv State waich has such an institution, and
The press in that State is discussing the eXpedlen-
cy nr aballsains this unique feature in It's govern
ment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

eJ- The bombardment of Greytown is likely to
be an expensive feu de JOE, five pay uptor what
wa burnt down Our Minister resident, Mr..
Wheeler. has been landed. we see, at Sreytown
firm the fripate Columbia under salute of fifteen
guns. lie has taken up his temporary abode near
(ireytown until affairs in the interior VIII permit
hin, to reach Leon in safety. lie has been en-
ployod in collecting testimony with reference to
The claims os these people for losses by the bonn
hardment. |! is stated that the English consul,
Mr.. Green. has already presented the claims OF
Enolish. German, French, and native residents,
which amount To about million and half of dol
lars. The American Consul presents other
claims. which are comparatively snall.-.N 7
Ernrfss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
ConundrUnN.

WHY is the Democratic candidate for Governor
like one of Buwer's most celebrated remanceS
Because he is the Last Of the frib"nes. -
And friend adds that this election VIII certain
" be the last of the "TribTe"-it will finish
him
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
per.onoI Di0icultv settled.

We are gratifed to learn from correspondence
published in the Tindicator, that recent person.
Il. P Eskrldge has been amicably settled. The
affair was generally known, and therefore we al
lude to the adjustment, which is satisfactory and
creditabe 10 both parties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

French SpoLMrloN BILL.-The bill appro-
priating five millions of dollars to the claimants for
damages committed 90 our commerce by the
French previous to 1890, passed the House with
slight amendment. which will require lis return
to the Senate. but there is no doubt rs to the
favorable action upon it there. The probabilities
ofits receiving the approval of the President are
also thought to be good
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

Wovry's RiGurs-fhe New York Logisla-
ture cas- aa!J-o /, q bill which provides that any
mlrried w0n1n whlSe husband, either from
drunkenness pro!'gacy, or from any other cause,
shall uegect or refuse To provide for her support.
or Cor the support anl education OF her children
and any married woman who uay be deserted by
her husband. shall ave the right, IN her own
name. - transact business aad 10 raca'Tc and col
lcct hex pwa erra;urs aGl The earnings Ut her own
miaor children, and apply the same fr her own
snppArt ari the sapprrt and education OF Sace
children. free from the control and interference ct
her husband Other sections give her the right
10 bind ont her minor children. aud makes 1t ne
ecssary hereafter. to the Talidty OF every linden
ture. tina, the mother OF the child. II she be hyIng
with her husband. shall consent to the same IN
MrllinN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
From Europe.

The Pacific arrived on Thursday, bringing The
usual weekly in;talmeni ot foreign intrlliIencr.-
The most important item of news is The announce
lnent that the Emperor Of Russia has accepted n, t
only The four pops. but has further agreed to the
Interpretation placed upou Them by England. France
and Austria We can scarcely tell what will be
The effect of This until more complete accounts axe
received II is doubtful, dlso whether Russia S
acceptance is unconditional ur cl0gged by reserva-
tons and explanations thai 10y deprive 1t OF the
peaceful promise it al the FIRST blssh presents
The effect OF Ills news in England was an i'm
mediate advance of the funds, but portion It
the advance was aferward lost. llostllles con-
tnued uninterrupted By the negotiations. From
Sevasopol we, have nothing definite. The as
sauli had again been postponed. Omar Pacia
had gone 10 the Crimea. and the Russians. taking
advantage Of his departure, had again crossed The
Danube, and taken possession Of several towns
Tne Austrian troops, il is reported, refused 10 op
pose this movement OF The Russians.
A despatch from Menschikoff dated Jan. 2,
says H. t lag new had occnrred. I he Russians
continued to annoy the allies by night series, in
one Of these they had taken ten French prisoners
The weather continued very variable.
The allies were about constructing railway
from Balaklava 10 the camp. The fire Of the
Allies continued. but very feeble. and causes
scarcely any damage The sickness in the allies
camp was On the increase.
The fifth or sixth of January was looked upon
as the time when the assault Of Sevastopol would
tike place.
With the exception Of terrible nundarion at
Hamburg. the general news presents few points
of interest The loss Of the packet ship George
Canning with all on board, is confirmed. adding
another III The painful list of ocean disasters
This ship was from New York for Hamburg 1t
is supposed that all on board, including 100 pas.
sengcrs persisted. The papers and passengers
barpare from the wreck, had been washed a
sio:e near tengoland, which is all that IS really
known of her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
Acknowledgements.

We are Indebted to our Representative, Mr..
Le,cher, for bound volume Of Official Reports
concerning the Commerce aud Navigation Of the
United States, for the year ending June so, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

YoUxa AMEg1cA.--A Philadelphia letter, on
the 9th. says: A boy named Lewis Mount, SIN
teen years OF age, was arrested on Sunday alter
nooa. for drunkenness. The same boy has been
before Alderman lizard. on other occasions, Tor
throwing stones in the streets &c, and has hlth-
erts been discharged with reprimand. On Mon
d,v the Alderman sent the boy to the House of
Refuge. thinking the discipline of that Institution
ND proye of advantage to hirr. After the COM
LII o,l of fifteen called at the Office Of the
,o,-;strate and claimed Mount as her husband ;aI-
ing;nr ina, she was married to him eight months
.;ece' The Alderman referred the venerable ma
,,oa to the Managers of the Refuge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
Loudoun Democrat.

We are happy to exchange with our old friend
Steward. who we are sorry to see engaged in the
service Of the Democratic party. tits lameniable
to contemplate such a waste Of talents and ac-
quiremens!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

o. If the popular sentiment continues to de-
velop itself in favor of conservatism, as 1t has
within the last few weeks, the Democrats will
carry this county by 500 majority.-pt"dicaior.
Well, now. do declare! Ha! LA! If that
isn't the most lofty conrepiion-the most wonder
fully sublime idea we have ever seen in PRINT
Why neishbor, you are behind the times Any
opponent of Mr.. Wise, who belongs 10 the sport
ing gentry, will bet you five to one on your pro-
position, and run ell the risk of developments In
favor of conservatism. By the way the support
of "infinite radicalism" in the person of Henry
A. Wise, is rather curious development OF con-
servatism.
Our own opinion is that Wise will be beaten
in this county by larger majority than has ever
been cast against any candidate for prominent
political Office. The editor of the Vindicator, or
any other Democrat can find any number OF lndl-
yiduals who will risk any amount that Wise VIII
be beaten in this county more than 500 voies'-
We venture to say no Democrat can be found who
will bet on this proposition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

Run IN THE Probably the only
manufacture in the Northern States which is car
ried On proitably at the present time is that OF
rual, and this was never before 80 profitable as at
the present tme. The disteries all through the
country have orders for many weeks and months
ahead, at prices which yield them hundred per
csa, profit, This state of things has been oc-
casoned By the prohibition Of the distllalon Of
grain in France and Belgium, which has caused
la-s4 orders from those countries for rum from the
Co,,ed States. Every packet ship from New
York tor France and Gerycany now carries out all
ths rufa which can be had in the market as part
Of her ca-sa. The article sells at IL to As cents
s,llon, and the profit may easily be calculated
when i. is kaown that the molasSes costs but little
mare th&7 D cents a gallon, and 100 gallons of
m.assos will make % g2lIons Of rum. 4 large
pauion &c the moasScs in the United States has
just been bought mp on tho French account. At
PORTLAND $500 hhdS. wesc purchased last week
faf shipnelr 10 France. -.NsrlmYporI Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

The Fiadicator says lit is in,imated that the
establishment of an old school Wing paper is con-
templaIed," in this place. This is news to us,
out we will be glad to 'have another ally in the
preseut political canvass"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31

awe notice that there is to be Democratic rat
ification meeting at the February Court. The
Spartans have been very slow in their motions,
hnt ..hnl,er lale than never"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
Central saxinrs Bank.

The following gentlemen have been elected
Directors of this institution: Fl. Nj. Bell, (Pres,-
dent, } Geo. K. Snapp, (Vice Presdent,) J. a,
McCluug, (Secreiary,) NJ. II. McCue, A. j.
Mr.. John Brandeburg is the Treasurer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
Coming.

We are happy to learn from the PndicaiOr
that the SOLITARY traveller" MIR. Wise, will Wis
it Siaunton on the 20lh of April. This intelli-
gence will be gratifying to the public generally
and we bespeak for him a ''ful house."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
TurKrsNEY ExpEnrrroy.-Opinion at Wash

TIE KINNEY EXPEDTrIoN.-UPnOn at W ash
inglon in relation 10 this expedition seems to ne
undergoing a change. 1t is now stated that salts
factory evidence has been laid before the Govern
menl that the expedition is a military organiza-
ion, and that it will be prevented from leaving
any of the ports of the Union. A proclamation to
This effect, ii is said, will soon be issued by the
President. On the other hand Col. Kinney de-
MES the charge Of fillibuslerism.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-01-31
A,ruStn SAVINGS Rank.

Mr.. f.. G. Richards, of the firm Of Watts s.
Richards. was on Thursday last elected Treasui
rer of the Augusta Savings Bank, in place OF Mr..
Cowan. resigned.