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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23
Withdrawals.

See the communication from Greenyille in an
other column. The most exaggerated reports
have been set afeat by our opponents in regard TO
Withdrawals at several other precincts in the
county, which we have assurances from those
who know, are without the shadow OF foundation.
Instead of losing, "Sam" is steadily gaming
ground all over the county. In one section, we
are infomed by gentleman Of undoubted veracI-
ty. four Democrats and three old Wings were
..ini,ia,ed into the mysteries" on Saturday last
and on The same day, five Democrats and six old
Wings in another part of the county. "oams"
bows are working nobly in all parts of the county
from all we can learn, and will give glorious
account of themselves tomorrow. Keep the ball
in motion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23

We are informed that the discussion at Green
vile. on Saturday last, resulted in the complete
triumph of the American champion, j. II. Nc
Cue, Esq, over his opponent Col Hartman we
are credibly informed, that after the discussion e.
lcven persons expressed their desire to ''see the
ELEPHANT and were accommodated. GFeenvllle
Council is o. X.
The discussion at Mint Spring on Friday night
was equally favorable to Mr.. McCue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23
Resigned.

The Rev. VIM. b. Browne, having accepted
Prolessorship in Centre College, Kentucky ha'
resigned his office of Principal ofthe Augusta fe
male Seminary, and will remove from this place
the last of june Mr.. Browne is highly esteem
ed as gentleman, scholar and Minister OF the
GOSPEL, and his removal from our midst is deeply
regretted by all who have the pleasure of MS &C
nnainfnnce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23

SANTIAGO SACKED BY Ro8BEas.-By the ar
rival OF the clipper schooner Simeon Draper from
Mazatlan. which vessel arrived on the 10Th In
stant. we learn that tire country is In state OF
rebellion and completely ayerrun with robbers /;
and is almost impossible for any person to travel
by land without being moIested Santiago had
been sacked by a band of robbers, and 1t vas re
ported that some Of the inhabitants had been muir
dered aud the females carried off.
This band of marauders proceeded up the river
to village and committed the same depredatlons.
A body o. the citizens followed and overlook
them irh, ensued. which resulted 10 the de
feat Of the pursuing party, who were compelled
to surrender, being promised that their lives should
be spared By 50 doing but after laying down their
arms they were killed, with the exception OF one
man, who escaped Great excitement prevailed
at Topic. where an attack was apprehcnded
from the banditti.
Troops were arriving from the neighbOrng
towns to protect the place. The stage was stop
ped one league from San Bias. and robbed. Mr.
Vanhorn, who came passenger on the olmeon
I Draper. had purchased number OF horses and
cattle for the purpose of bringing them to this coua
try. He was overtaken by the.goyernment rolps
his stock taken from him. and himself thrown IN
to prison. and was unable TO obtain any redres;
from The authorities Our informant was foul
DAYS at Santiago after the above occurrences
| California Chronicle of .4pra 10.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23
yUurs. horses. wagon, IaIIlIIy H1Tu IN .
JONATHAN GlLFLlGGlN.
yyestminSter Review.

Contents of the April number: |. Memoirs OIL
the Court of Austria. 2. Dryden and his 1imes'
8. Our Army: lis Condition. and lis wants. =.
Lord Palmerston as Premier. 5. Victor Hugo ana
his Writings. 6. Reorganization Of the Clvll Der
vice, T. Administrative Example of the United
States, s. Contemporary Literature. RePuOilSh-
ed by Leonard Scott & Co.. 70 Fulton street,
corner Of Gold street, New York, at s. year.
letter to the ST. Louis Republican from Kan
sos. dated May 9Th, states that the citizens,
FRIGHTENED by the ravages OF the cholera in the cit
ice Of Kansas and West Port, were leaving those
plsces as rapidly as possible and settling in the
country and diaereat towns in the vicinity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23
DiaciraSiOD.

A discussion came Off at the Courthouse on
Thursday night last between John h. McOne
Esqr. and Col. WIN. II. Hartman. Other engage
men,s prevented us from attending, bat we learn
that Mr.. McCuo noby sustained himself and his
canse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23

This gentleman, the American candidate Jul
the Board of Public Works, addressed respec'a-
bic number of the people Of Augusta at the 'ou'.,
house, on Saturday last. His remarks were well
received, and gave general satisfaction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23

PRoposED New SrArE.-The Legislature OF
Michigan, at its last session, passed an act Pfovlc-
inc for the formation of the new State or Territory
ofSuperior. This new Territory embraces all
that vast extent of territory on the south shore OF
Lake Superior and north OF Lake Michigan anu
Wisconsin which now composes part OF h'ch'-
ran. IT is entirely separated from it by Lakes
Huron and Michigan, and has no natural connex-
ion with the rest OF that State. 1t is the seat Oh
the great mineral wealth of the nation. It's mines
of copper and iron are unsurpassed by any IN the
world. It has been the desire Of the inhabitants
TO sever their political connection with Michigan
"a their interests were diverse, and they were So
far distant from the capital and business portion oil
the State Michigan has heretofore refused u
c,ont tbeir re1uest. but it seems q sober second
,bonrbt has brought an assent Two years age
Wisconsin passed an act granting the northern
part of its territory to the proposed State OF oups
rilr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23

Destructive FIRG.-We learn from the
Petersburg (Va.) Express that destructive fire
occurred in the centre of that city on Thursday
night, BY which twelve stores, with the most Of
their contents. were entirely consumed The loss
is estimated at 81 10000. upon which there is a
martial insurance A despatch in the Washing
ION Star states that on Friday morning several
boys were caught under falling walls and two
fatally injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23
Gnnl Ink.

Mr. James B. Smith, of Fairfield, has sent us
bottle of ink manufactured by him. For or,
binary writing purposes the ink is very superior
and it is moreover indelible on cloth, which makes
it useful for marking clothes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23

Read the political articles on the first page Of
this paper-especially the powerful article from
the Presbyeria Critic, written by that able divine,
and steady opponent of paPa aggresson-the
Rev. Robert J. Breckenridge of Kentucky
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23
Rc there I'm Time !!

BE early at the polls, and have your votes re
corded among the first. This done, fill your pockets
with "the documents" and go in search OF "more
voters"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23

Ex-PREsIDENT FILLMoRE.-Nllliard lilmOre'
the New Orleans Crescent very justly observes
went out of the Presidential office with as much
of the respect. admiration and esteem OF the real
people of the United States as any of his prede-
cessors since the day of Madison And that ieel
iou has suffered no subsistence since, On the
contrary. his retirement instead OF lowering seems
10 have elevated him in the estimation OF MS
conntrvmen. Of the truth Of this we have per
petualiy occurring evidences His strongest oP
ponents-those who were honestly opposed to ms
policy-freey accord him the need OF sincerity
and pa,riotism-that If he erred at all his motives
were Of the purest and most ennobllng description
Never was tribute of respect more hon0faoiy OF
fairly earned. The ''model President" OF these
latter DAYS is now roaping the reward OF honora-
bile deeds in office. Long may be live to ENJOY
them.
The Thibodanx Minerva of tho 9th inst, also
thus alludes to the ''model Presidents"
.sNo Que stands higher in our opinion as
statesman or enjoys greater share of the aztec,
tions of the people of Old Latourche than MIllarC
Fillmore. whose administration occupies Que o.
the brightest pages of the history of our country
We have no hesitation in asserting that Mr.. + NJ
more is this day the first choice of Louisiana iol
the Presidency aud his nomination tor that high
office would cause to be rallied around him some
of the most eminent and wisest Of our statesmen
of both political parties"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23

THE SARulNIAN PURcEAsEs.-Through prl-
vate letters received by the last European steam
er. it is stated that Cabour's bargain with Eng
land 10 furnish the latter with fifteen thousand
Sandman troops, to be wasted and destroyed IN
the Crimea. proves so unpopular in the Sandman
army as already to have broken down his Ca
bour's) ministry Many Of the troops to have
been sent off. refused to go-officers and men
shooting themselves to avoid this dlsgracetul and
selfimmolating service. Sardinia would have
received 1892 per head Of officers and men, tor
his maestys slaves thus sold to disease and death
The bargain has but single parallel In the his
tory of modern nationSi the leby the EIector OF
Uesse of his subjects to George Ill to fight the
battles of ENGLAND in our Revolutionary war
As in that case. these Sardnians have not the
SLIGHTEST interest in the war, as neither thell
country's honor, rights nor interests are involved
an il
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23
For Congress.

We are authorized TO announce the Hon; JOHN ~
LETCHER candidate for election to aseat In the A"ir
~ fourth Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23
For The Spectator.


.Mesm,. Editors In the last number OF The
Stanton Vindcator appeared communication
dated Greenviiie, May llla, 80. and signed by
Jsnes Mitchell. g. VI. Apple, r. ID. ialIaierro,
VIM H. Taley, WIN. II. Carrier, ID. A. Par.
rack. John Campbell, WIN. Berry and n. a.
Dove. in which they ''renonnce all connection
with the Know Nothing order whatever. and
shall exercise the rights OF ireemen without a.
waiting further order of the Council. The editor
OF the Vindicaior in introducing this letter upon
his own responsibility, undertakes to say, "Ai
the Greenyie Lodge there were u who re-
nounced their allegiance to the Council, alter
having pe.i,oned the President for an honorable
discharge and he refused TO call meeting"
This statement OF Samuel Mcpherson fnst,
wiring editor OF the Findcaior. is not correct
WHY does he not publish he names Of the q :?
WHY are the naneS OF the ~ mol found signed 10
the letter in question? The authors of this CON
muncation undertake TO say again, the statement
is incorrect.
We undertake further 10 say, that the Presl
dent of the Greenvie Council was informed
some gentlemen desired meeting 50 that they
might Withdraw. The meetiag ,cGs ceHed and
the persons desiring its call were notified OF the
time and place, but they did not attend. George
! NJ Apple aud David A. Parack, two members
! for six months. never met with the Council but
once in that time.
John Campbell says he was over-persuaded 10
withdraw, but will not vote Tor Wise & Co.
WIN. Carrier has no vote, and has removed
from the Commonwealth.
Sans family IS large hereo bonts, and lncreas-
ing daily. The places Of these who sigHed oil,
are brng rapidly supplied By others.
MEMBERS OF THE GREESvILLE COUNCIL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23

Know NoruIvGs IN CoURT.-At the opening
of the trial Of foreigner for murder, in the Cir-
cult Court of Prince Georges county, Va, on the
18th inst. juror being on his roar dire to ascer-
tain whether he was Competent the counsel tor
the prisoner asked the juror he was Know Moth
ing. The question was objected to by the Corr
monwealth, and an argument ensued, when the
judge ovetruled the question. but allowed the
counsel for the prisoner to inquire of the juror
"whether ne belonged to any society or association
ofiudividuals which might bias his judgement 10
the trial of foregner?' The prisoners counsel
declined to put this question. During the dis
cussion. several of the Jurors who had been ac-
cepted. admitted that they were members Of the
American party. and thereupon Mr. Collier stated
that he had no objection to the most searching
scrutiny which could be instituted and conducted
with the consent of the court. for the purpose OF
ascertaininr from those jurors who admitted they
wero Of the American Party. what secret objects
they had. it any, hostile to foreigners. But the
counsel for the prisoner did not institute this in-
oury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23
Wesleyan Institute.

The young ladies' of this institution had their
annual May celebration on Friday evening last
We regret that circumstances prevented our ac'
cep;ing an invitation to attend, especially as we
learn from friend that the proceedings were rx-
ceedingly interesting. The addresses, we are
informed, were unusually appropriate, and all the
ceremonies were planned aud conducted with a
good tasio highly creditable to both teachers and
pupils.
rVbo Kno,,, No,b;,o, rs 'J,o,,o.,., H.. Jon,oj
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-23
TO THE POLLSi

We want every mans approving voice to the
verdict we are striving to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SHALL RULE AMERICA!
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-01
ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.

MISS BROO N T. from Phila dephia VIII
NI open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for young Ladies, on Monday, Sepfs7loer lo'n'
1855 al No l3S, Penn. Avenue, corner ~
Seven Buildings and 18th street. Miss BkOOhE
will be assisted by the most competent i'oie'
sors in every department. ,
A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
as a resident governess, and every means WIN oe
used 10 accomplish her pupils IN that iahguase'
Drawing will be taught IN various ana e'esah'
styles
RECOMMENDATIONS
aMy friend Miss Brooke, is most estlmaoe
lady, OF great intelligence, whose qualhailons as
a teacher, aud whose accomplishments IN English
literature entitle her 10 high consideration:
ALONZO POTTER
Miss Brooke is well known 10 me as lady
who is entirely capable Of conducting successfully
the education OF young ladies, and in every way
worthy of the patronage OF parents. curn
A. DALLAS BACHE.
REFERENCES
The Right Rev. ALONZO POTTER, ID. d.,
Right Rev. G. w. DoANE. D. D., LII. D.
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt' coast
Professor JOSEPH HENRY, sec'y Of Smith
soian institution
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, D. c.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN, Esq.
JOHN s. MEEHAN, Esq, Librarian to Con-
gress. r
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, p. nj, General
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice OF the ?
Court, Pa.
Hon. G. w. WOODWARD, Associate Judge
Of the S. Court of Penna.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, NJ c., N. JERSEY.
Lieut.. M. +. MAURY, IL d., y. 5. observa-
tory.
Circulars stating the terms TO be had al the
principal Book Stores, or of Miss Brooke, NO.
l3S Pa Avenue,
August 30-3tawlm.
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GRAY & BALLANTYNE.
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of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
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Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about TO he
commenced. Il will be handsomely illustrated by
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Viola etc. ETC.. is also engaged 10 furnish bril-
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these will be added original contributions and Sc
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- stlmulatlng Linlment. as prepared al

Es- stimulating LinimeDt. as prepared at
GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving OF the high.
est mmendaton as a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom, il ever fails TO give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared by z ID. Gilman, chemist of this
city for many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity 10
whom reference can be made at any time as TO its
magical efe,ts in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persoRs, who had been sufferers for a long
time. Il was originally made for horses, for the
cure OF lameness, saddle gals, &c., and is now
much used Tor such purposes, being an invaluable
article wherever Liniment is required either Tor
an or bmeasi. May %
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CApON SPRINGS. VIRGINIA.

TINE "MOUNTAIN HOUSE." a. this well es-
i iabshed and popular Watering Place, will
be opened on the Goth OF June.
The from Baltimore arrive at Winchester
daily at q o'clock, p. IN. Two lines OF stages,
owned by different proprietors, afordng travellers
the advantages OF active competition, leave Win
chester 3, p. m, and arrive al Capon al 81 pm.
A train leaves Alexandria, daily,a II, a. m,
and arrives at Strasburg, on the Manassas road
at III a m. fine stage line. owned by the en-.
terprising firm of Parish & Co, leaves Strasburg
on the arrival of the cars, and reaches Capon a,
IL p m Passengers leaving Baltimore at Al a. IN
by the Washington road, connect with this train
by steamboat al Alexandria, and can breakfast on
the boat. The connection with Baltimore by this
route Is certain, and the trip pleasant and expedi.
tous.
Board per day So; Week, Sl2; Month"; $40;
Children and colored servants half price
T. l.. BLACKMORE,
ne Tiff THDMAS p INGRAM
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GLENWOoD CEMETERY.
OrFIcE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner of 10th street, over Savings Bank

OrFIcE No. 292 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner OF 10th street, over Savings Bank.
rTNHIs CEMETERY Is laid out on the plan
4 OF the celebrated Greenwood of New York,
aud situated the high ground, distant one and
a quarter miles north of the Capitol, North Capt.
tol street leading directly to the Gateway. This
company have received charter from Con-
gress, appropriatiHg this ground for ever to burial
purposes, making fee title to the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from legislation or
otherwise, which is Of vast importance to those
who wish their dead 10 repose where they have
placed them for il has become a custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes, TO sell it, and throw the dead
promscuously into one large pit, and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent it, as no titles given 10
the ground.
n r. Office hours from 10 m, TO 10 m, where
pamphlets containing the Charter, Bylaws, and
n Map OF the Grounds, and all other information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr.. James +. Harry
40, 18th strosa, or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended to. June 19--ly
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DIANOs. PIANOs!-lYe have now in

i store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos offered in this city, from the justly re-
uowned manufactures OF Haet, Davis Il Co,
Boston; Bacon Il Raven, New York; and Knabe,
Cache 81 Co, Baltimore; ringing ~ prices from
S225 10 $500.
In addition 10 those in store, we.have on exh-
buion at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair AT the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 orr order for this Exhibition. any Of
which we will dispose Of on reasonable terIHs.
Also on hand, Guitars, Victims. Flutes. Accord.
cons, Melodeons, BanJos Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, at the Piano, Music Stationery,
Pcriumcry, and Fancy Goods Store OF
JOHN L. ELLIS.
30G Penn avenue near 10th street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-01

Young Mems Christian Associaton.-We
are graiifed to learn that this society is in sue
cessfu operation, accomplishing the benefcent
purposes for which il was organized II en-
braces, probably, four hundred members, who be-
long to the various Protestant churches. Every
thing like scctarianism is avoided; and, therefore.
they all move on tremendously in their : labor OF
love- Discarding polemics they betake 10 them
selves 10 charity, without which they would be
"as sounding brass tinkng cymbal."
The objects of the society stated TO be "the
promotion of evangelical religion, the cultivation
of Christian sympathy, and the Improvement ofthe
mental and spiritual condition OF young men"
ard the agencies employed, "the efforts Of the
members in the spheres of their daily life and
devotional meeting, classes for biblical instruc-
ton, mission Sunday schools lectures, library
and reading room, and any other agencies in ac-
cordance with the Scriptures"
The association has abou, fifteen hundred
volumes in its library; and the rooms on the
northeast corner of Pennsylvania avenue and
Tenth streets.
Amid the strife of politics and the chickering's Of
church members who seem 10 love contention
better than goodness we may exclam OF this
Christian Association, " Behold how good and
pleasant thing it is for brethren 10 dwell together
in uni:ym
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-01
R. +. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
"JRIssRDsS wild Cherry Ritfers Is the

III best Purifier Of The Blood and the best anti.
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best Strengthening Bters for all who are deblli.
tated by sickness whose nerves have beeh
shattered from excitement or overworking them
selves that be found in any other purgativs in
the world. Il Is perfectly harmless and gentle in
III nature. and when once used will be found
highly beneficial, especially 10 females. Try il
not regret IT,
Prepared and sold by HrBBARD IL WHEELER, So
Spruce street, New York; and ] GlBBs corner Of
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E. H. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
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