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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
Tho border Troubles.

A despatch dated Independence, Missouri, 18th
inst. says that the trouble at Lawrence, Kansas
Territory, has been settled by the people promis
ing to deliver the offenders. 10 obey the laws f
the Territory, and to recognise the Governor as
such. and conduct themselves in future as law
abiding people. They refuse, however,to deliver
up their arms. Tho volunteers from Missouri
had disbanded and returned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
Tn. Contest. of 1899 and 1s4o

The present struggle in the House Of Repres-
which have occurred, interesting. In 1889, the
House was three weeks in fully organizing; and
in l849, the contest was still more protracled.-
On the first occasion parties were evenly divided
and every member but one was present The
Clerk, Mr.. Garland. of Virginia, refused to call
the names of FIVE Wings and one Democrat from
New Jersey, who had the Governors certificates
of election, because the seats of the former were
claimed by Democrats on the ground that they
had received majority Of the votes. After a
great deal of excitement John Quincy Adams was
appointed Chairman pro lem. Nothing of impor-
lance was elected, however, till the 10th of the
month, when the Wings were beaten on test
question, and it was ordered that the New Jersey
members should not vote. On the sixteenth bal
lot Mr. Hunter, of Virginia, was elected Speaker,
by majority fisk over all others.
10 1919, the House stood Democrats liz,
Wings and Natives los, Free Sellers IL. Cobb,
of Georgia, was the candidate of the Democrats,
and Winthrop, of Massachusetts, of the Whirs.
Some six or seven Western Democrats refused 10
vote for Cobb; Winthrop lost the votes of five
Southern Wings, who adhered to Gentry of Ten
nessee and five or six Free Soil Wings from
New England voted for Stevens,o Pennsylvania
The Democrats. after several ballotings, dropped
Cobb and took up successing McClernand, ofIlli-
nos, Brown, of Indiana. &c., but without success.
Finally, on the 22d, the House adopted the plu-
rality rule, and Mr.. Cobb was elected Speaker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
The EXAMINER" and the Legislature.

The "Rlchmond Examiner" Democratic
journal remarkable and admirable for its great a
biity and fearless independence, deals out some
pretty hard knocks upon the noodles of our Leg
slators in its issue of the Dist inst. The Exam
liner seems 10 be satisfied that the Legislature
will not adopt the free banking system, in con-
sideration Of which it is opposed to all appropria
items for internal improvements, and argues 10
show that the present session should be as short
as possible. Under the head of ''Money Chang
ers in the Capital" the EXAMINER" says, "Leg-
isatorS are profuse in professions Of their profound
ignorance on the whole subject, and the bank Off
GERS and their lob oes are just profuse of prof
fers of all tue neediul light aud information. The
whole Of the present week, so far, has been davo-
ted in the committees to the interesting occupa-
ton of examining the legislative noodles with
facts and figures aud the picture exhibited has
been very much like that Of frequent occurrence
in the spring season, when nests full of callow
young welcome with open mouths the arrival of
old birds with worms and carefully selected yer
min. If the callOw iledglings of the Legislature
had been as proiuse on the stump, in the spring
canvass of avowals Of their profound ignorance on
the leading subject Of present legislation as now,
and had intmated to the people that On coming
down to the capital they would get all needful
supplies of information on the subject from the
veteran tenants of the old rookeries of Richmond,
we doubt whether the people would not have sent
q set of delegates better furnished in the upper
story"
We concur entirely with the "Examiner" in
regard TO the improperly of shaping legislation on
the subject of banking, according to the light and
furnished by the advocates of the old
system, while those favorable to the new are not
heard. flour Legislators are so profoundly igno-
rant that they mast ask information of other peo-
pie. let them give fair and impartial hearing to
the advocates of both systems, and not permit
their opinions to be moulded by the representa-
tons of the parties most deeply interested in the
of the present banking laws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25

A CAUcUs.-Last evening the Democratic
Senators are said to have been Unexpectedly sum
rnoned to attend a caucus this morning. 1t took
place, very few being absent. By an arrangement,
we hear at Col. torney's request, it was announ-
ced that his name was withdrawn, leaving Mir.
Nicholson alone as the Democratic nominee for
the Senate printing. From what we hear this
voluntary act on Mr.. Forney's part will not dis
arm the hostility of single Democratic disseuter
10 the election of Mr. N-Star
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
AnbrOtypcs.

We invite attention to the advertisement ofour
good friend Rankin, who is now prepared to copy
the "human face divine" 10 that latest style Of
the Daguerrean art, known as the "Ambrotype."
These pictures possess many advantages over the
ordinary Daguerreoiype, and those who desire a
perfect and highly finished portrait of their "phz,"
should by all means "stop round' at MIR. Rank
in's Gallery at their earliest convenience.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
BurElnrY.

The Store of Steiner, Bros. s. Co.; the lum-
Der room of Mr., r. G. Bickle, and Mr.. Hugh d.
Moons store, have all been entered by burglars
recently. The thieves took over hundred dol
lars and some clothing from Steiner. A servant
Of Mr.. Jas. w. Hudson is charged with the
theft.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
Foreign Correspondence.

We publish this week letter dated Rotterdam,
Holland, which has been kindly communicated
to us for that purpose. Our readers will find it
more interesting than anything else we could offer
them at this time We hope to receive similar
av r, from the same writer, from other parts of
Europe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25

AN AFFECTING INClDENr.-Durng terrific
storm on the LIST inst, number of cOasiug YES
sells were driven ashore at Hoesley, Mass, on
board of one of which were a woman and her
infant. Seeing little, if any chance of escape,
the poor mother. as last attempt to save her
child, wra )ped it carefully in flannel, and having
secured it in hamper lowered it into the waves ;
which to her infinite JOY threw the baby uUipiured
on the beach, Soon afterwards, the mother also
got safely on shore, and had the happiness of
ciasping to her bosom her rescued child.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25

The New York Herald's Caliao correspondent
writing on November 10. gives a heart rehding
account Of some Of the horrors incident to the
Chinese labor slave trade. An America6 ship
has recently arrived in port with Of such
miserable beings, and it was found that as many
as two hundred and one of them had either died
from sickness or committed suicide during the
voyage. Four thousand persons had been carried
OF in the province of Pataz PERU BY an epidemic
classed BY the physicians as fever Of new
tyDe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
Arrested.

Robert slave belonging TO Mr.. Chesey Kin
ney, and Edward, belonging 10 MIR. b. f. Reid.
have been committed 10 Jail, charged with firing
the Stables Of Mr.. John A, Harman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25

Farming in Illin1s is exceedingly profitable
A farmer whp bought 60 acres of land from the
Central Compaav recently informed an officer
thar no had this YER realized prf; Of S22 pes a.
Gre from his crop. Il is said an agent ola Yer
mao' G'r-i'''9 '-Cr'9r IS now ri Chicago mn
families next spring. Farns Tor lOa families Of
this company have already been bought This
party is sb1u' establishing fourng mil and
slSnuactory Of agricultural tools
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
The publ,shers and the Gators.

A fierce warfare is waging in New York city,
between the book publishers and newspaper edi-
tors. which bids fair TO spread throughout the
country and rival ir interest the Russian Or Kan
sas war, or even the contest for Speaker in the
House of Representatives The strife commenced
in Boston, but the eatof war is now transferred
to New York; Philadelphia and Baltimore begin
to he agi'ated, and goodness knows where it will
end. We will give a brief account Of this dire
full contest.
a Boston paper called the Traveller recently
published a very severe criticism on Longiellow's
new poem, "Iliawatha," whereupon his publish
ers, Ticknor s Fields, Withdrew their advertis-
ing patronage from the paper. The Traveller
considered this act an assault upon the freedom Of
the press, and accordingly rated the publishers
roundly about the matter. Other papers took up
the subject, sympathisiug with The Traveller, and
finally the ''American Publishers Circular" of
New York jeanne to the rescue Of the book. selers.
This is very useful and entertaining weekly
paper issued by the Publishers Association of
New York, which we are pleased TO receive re-
guarly, and in which we found the first inkling
of the disturbance The "Circular" not only
defended the course of Tieknor and Fields, but
made direct charge Of corruption against the
press. The press, it said, as a whole, sis not
only susceptible 10 pecunary influences in its
book criticisms, but it is openly sold it is not on
L.. L.
gain, ''ln some cases, the manner of doing the
thing properly. is simply to enclose five dollars 10
the critic without word or comment" This way
Of carrying the war into Africa" stirred Up
Greely's paper, the Tribune, and induced one of
the editors to demand the name of the writer
making the charge. He turned out to be a Mr.
Mason, Of the house of Mason Brothers, and the
Tribune opened its batteries upon that establish
ment 1t alledged that the Masons had endeavor-
ed TO control its columns for their own purposes,
and were disappointed which very likely, it
SAID, had contributed to the bad opinion entertain
ed by them of the press in general. The Masons
wished to reply, but were refused admission into
even the advertising columns OF the Tribune, ex-
cept upon terms which they would not submit to ;
and they therefore published their card in the
Express, fatty contradicting the assertions of the
Tribune. The Times and the Courier and En-
quirOr are arrayed on the side of the Tribune,
while the Express seems to es pouse the cause of
the publishers. The upshot of the matter is that
the Masons have commenced libel suit against
the Tribune, and as all the trouble comes Of
Longfellow's "Hawa,ha," it is suggested that
the controversy be carried on in ''trochalcs." In
the mean time the '.Circular" still shows fight,
and announces that the whole body Of publishers
are responsible for whatever appears in its CO.
lurnns
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25
The SpeeLersh,p.

The contest for Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatiyes, is still in progress, without any appa
lent probability of termination. At such times
there is always disposition manifested by each
party to throw the blame upon its opponents. but
in this case it is difficult to decide exactly where
it lies. But for the position assured by The Dem
ocratic members of the House on the eve Of the
session, and maintained ever since, there might
have been a union of all professedly conservative
men whether such a union would have secured
the election of national candidate is doubtful -
The Democrats, however, in their caucus to NOM
mate candidates, adopted resolution SO offensive
and insulting to the American party as to preclude
a temporary coalition to effect an organization OF
the House. Without the ability to elect Speak
er themselves, they refuse 10 consult or cooperate
with any who will not pass under the yoke and
wear the badge of their party, 1t has been sug
gested that the object Of the party in pursuing
with the Black Republicans, which would bring
down upon them the hostility of the South and re-
act to the advantage of the Democracy. Whata
lever they would have in the Presidential can.
vass the welkn would ring with denunciations
Of the unholy alliance. But the object will be
defeated. One day last week Mr.. Walker of AL
ALBANIA, an American member. made the distinct
proposition that all the conservative members
should meet ia caucus to consider the state of af-
fairs. Mr.. Orr of South Carolina was willing to
take the proposition into consideration, but Clan
cy Jones. of Pennsylvania, who seems to he the
leader of the Democracy, secuted at the idea ofthe
party meeting in caucus with any one who
would not stand on their platform, and renounce
all other political heresies. So long as this high
ground is maintained, there can be no union or
cooperation of any kind between the two parties
Self-respect and regard to principle forbid the
Americans to vote for Mr.. Richardson, al
though common enemy should finally obtain the
victory.
It's gratifying to find that Mr. Fuller has come
out so frankly and satisfactorily in reference to the
slavery question. His position commends him to
the confidence and support Of all lovers of the
Constitution and the Union. We regret to OBJ
serve, however, that his personal explanation
caused him to loose rather than gain votes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25

TIE SENATE PRINrrSG.--A Washington des-
patch says: cit having been discovered that
AIessrs Nicholson & Forney would he rejected az.
re consider their nomination. Mr.. Forney sent in
an affecting letter, declining the nomination. A
mournfnl debate ensqed. Party INSTRUMENTATION.
was deplored. The nomination was rescinded,
aud The whole subject postponed till January Cd.
The administration organ is repudiated aDd the
party broken up"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25

ENa RrifiSh Isarina

The last numbers of the British Quarterly Re-
views and of the Ednburg Magazine. republish
ed by Messrs. Scott s. Co., of New York, have
not been received by us, although we have seen
them announced in other papers. We should be
glad to receive them on the same terms as here
tofore, and connot give the publications more IA
vorab|e notice than BY thus expressing our desire
to get them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25

THE ENGLISH AND FREscH.-- Kossuth says
in letter to the New York 'Pimes--"t have the
most positive information that The French and
English are on the worst possible terms in the
Crlmea. Neither men no rofficers cultivate famil- :
lar intercourse. The French treat the Eng lish
with supereiiious haughiiness since the Redan AZ
fair. just as the Eaglish bass lssatei ,bs Tu:A .
l,on tho Beginning"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25

DR.. VIM A. Smith, OF tho Virginia Methodist
Episcopal Conference, has been acquitted Oh all
the charges preferred against him before that
body by DR.. Deems Of North Carolina.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25

DraIIs allowed By the Board, Tor work
done on State Roads, and on account
OF the St ties subscription TO the
capital stock ofjoint stock companics;
Advance on 6 100, 600 ofs,erling bonds,
tobe rctnraed by sale through Bar.
ing, Brothers & Co.
Advance on $;270,000 of per ct.
bonds, obtained by J. II. Souther,
under the resolution Of the 7th Of
June, 1855.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-16

p 'SsSxTE-FRIDAY, Jan. IA petition
was presented by IF. Anthony. S 'veral res
buttons vi inquiry and instructions were INTRO
tiuced. Mr.. Browns resolution demanding
the repeal of the present Free Banking Sys-
ten, aud substituting in its stead State
Bank, with branches, upon the basis of in
'terest- paying State bonds, brought the whole
matter before the Senate, and elected a spir-
tied debate. LII concurred IN the deficiency
ofthe present law. The question was dvid-
&c and voted upon separately That part
authorizing the committee TO report bill re-
peaing the present Free Bank Law, passed
ayes %, noes 81. Thai part authorizing
the establishment of State Bank with
branches, was lost ayes %, noes %; ST. il is
the sense OF the Senate. as il now stands
that we have no banks at all. A report from
the committee having under consideration
the two contested seats, was called for, and
voted on the table-ayes 81, nays IL. re.
port adverse To The proposition TO authorize
county trea-urers TO receive all Free Bank
paper in payment of taxes, was warmly con-
tested, but inally concurred in-ayes %,
noes 90 The Republicans made and i'm
portant effort tot Ike from the table the pro-
position OF the House to go into the election
of u 5. Senator ON Tuesday next, and also
10 get a record Of th- ayes and noes upon the
question. A call oi the Senate was had. arc
there appeared TO be one Senator absent, Mr.
Barnett. But neiore he would be brough,
in, BY a strict standing party vote, the Sen
ate adjourned over until Monday next.
ilOUSE-REro9rs FROM COMMITTEES
Against the resolution proposing to re,rgan
lie the school districts; declaring that person,
over 81 years of age Tot entitled to TIA,
benefits of the ccmmoa schools; that it il
unconstitutional, unexpedinent and unws,
To allow each county the school fund raise,
by taxation in snch county. The resolution
on all these subjects we're re-committed I,
other committees.
RESOLUTIONS WERE ADOPTED: To ascertain
VIE h r the State has a right to tax the w
bash an Ere Canal and property belongin,
To il; To provide for the eleiion of one schto
trustee in each township, who shall, &c o6iciG
be clerk aud ire asurer; TO Allow the use Of tn
Hall for divine service on Sunday next, at
o'clock, A VI. to the Nv. Mr.. Hume, a mem
Der Of the House; To reduce the number @
officers connected with our common schools
To make school trustees liable for the SAT
keeping OF school libraries.
A resolution was offered directing III
State Treasurer TO receive for taxes the bill
OF free banks not paying specie, but who's
stocks are drawing six per cent. interes
except Inpiana stocks. After discussion,
vote, regarded as u test vote, was tskeI
when the resolution was rejected by vol
of ayes 81, noes Is.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-16

Fridays Proceedings.
SENATE MIR. Toucey announced the death
Of Senator Norris in u feeling and eloquen Mt
speech.
Gen. Cass followed in manly tribute to
the many virtues and high character of de-
ceased.
After the usual resolutions the Senate ad-
journed TO Monday.
HousE.-A message was received from the
Senate announcing the death Vt Moses Nor.
ris, and communicating the proceedings of
that body.
MIR. Morrison paid high tribute to The po-
liticaI integrity and private virtues OF the de-
ceased. On conclusion he moved the usual
resolutions Vt respect.
MIR. Bayley offered brief tribute OF respect
to the deceased, and the resolutions were
adop,ed.
Messrs. Morris, Chandler, Bailey were ap-
pointed a committee to act with the commit
tee OF the Senate 10 accompany The remains
To New Hampshire; aud The IN. mbers Of the
House are to accompany the remains 10 the
railroad cars as another mark Of respect.
The House then adjourned.
WAsHISGNoN, Jan. IL.
The regents of the Smithsonian Institute
met to-day. Every member OF the board
was present. The doors were closed during
the session. Mr. Choate's argument to ad-
herence to the law was the first in order.
New YORK, Jan. ~.
The Evening Post learns by private let
ter from Paris, that Mr.. Mason, our minis
ter, was struck With paralysis OF the morn
ing OF the 9th, and was quite unwell when
the letter closed.
Duncan, Sherman, g. Co. to-day refused
to pay or accept drafts upon them by Page,
Bacon & Co.
New ORLEANS, Jan. IL.
COMMERCIAL CoNvESTIoN.-r The members
discussed the Pacific Railroad. Albert Pike,
Esq offered resolutions similar To those
adopted at Charleston.
Resolutions TO aid ia the construction Of q
railroas across the Peninsula OF Florida, and
asking liberal donations from States border
ing on the Atlantic aud gult-and in lavor ot
material notifications in the tariff, and re-
commend Southern members TO vote Tor
the entire abolition of the duty on railroad
iron, were offered.
WASHINGTON, an. IL.
Senator Norris, Of N. H., whohas been un-
well was though, much better yesterday, bu,
soon after 10 o'clock last night he was seized
with sPasms and in Is minutes expired.
HARRIsBURG, Jan. II.
| Eli Sleier, Wing, was dominated fol
State Treasurer Oh the fourth ballot.
| BosToN, Jan. l2.
| The screw propeller Canadian. advertised
TO leave Liverpool OH the 9th for Portland
has been taken by the British Governu EN-
10 convey troops 10 the Crimea.
! ERIE, Jan. IL.
| Marshal Keiser and suite arrival here thi,
afternoon, and proceeded To Harbor creek I,
repair the road early tomorrow. No resis
lance is anticipated. Should any be attempt
/ ed il will be futile. Marshal Keiser is de
termined tu carry out his instructions, ans
put the company in peaceful possession o
the road.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-16

A PIoUs WIsH.-The Madison Owls
DtmocIat, referring to the statement of CO.
temporary, that in the case Of the death Of
Gen. Pierce, Mr.. Bright, President Of the
Senate, would be acting President pro teIn.,
speaks OF it as ga consummation devouty to
be wished for" The admission is more re-
marSable for its frar kness than for the amia-
BILE feeling il exhibits towards the President.
The Democrat is, by the way. the official paper
of the Wisconsin democracy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-16
DAILY JOU r NAL.

COLLATERAL SEcuRIrY.-Banks in Arkansas
manage business in rather primitive man.
ner. Some one writes there, that before
he could Igeq $50 note discounted. he had
to deposit as "collaterals'' two cook-stoves
and cross cut saw.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-16

~ The Mediator, from Cincinnati, ar
Hived here yesterday morning, with her up
per decks crowded with barrels, &C., bound
for New Orleans. She took on more freight
here.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-16

~ The prospects for good crop Of ice
are very dull at this time here. Our ice men
have not yet been able to lsy in any ice, but
I'VE trust a good freeze will yet come.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-16
NEW ,ftIL AND WINTER DRY GOODS AND
CLOTHING IN EXCHANGE FOR STATE

- 4 HMM NJ
ME fga-d inform citiz
u this city AID vicinity that he has cpnea
large well se-css eek cfFancy and staple Dry Goods
consisting in psrtof-
wool; ba plain wtred Silks blsaehed PLAZA srpe
chai geabe and solid cold SILKS Dress silks all clsrs Of
flounees Gross Maple and saens Flaune opera Cloak
sngs Linseys Bay nates Thybes. PLAIN an Fancy SIR
Shawls; all kinds Of Hos Gloves Emtrofde-
rs Cioaks Il all styles aud uasrAls and mai'itade Of
other articles too tedious % ION.
Amy motto is. 'smal preh quick sales wo.i al
wise thos wishing tn ir fall and wintr supplies IA
vor me with call before pir hasing slsvwher.
Especially would draw the e dsalers and rner-
cnant taors to heavy stock OF tsues
I'll in aud sancy Cas- eslars Ovcr-
coating whtnrys Beaver Keseys P-ter-h,a wool sis
aud cotton Innings all kinds If Tailors' TrumiT X
To those deangin Res Made ca thing request - visit
me IN or Ter xsmiue the w.iica
SANITY keep hand an j. tvId Cling Cincinnati fiy.s
and terms.
own supervision. able to better
SUBSTANTIAL wing than her be hal amy
Come all and convince yourselves ~ thu fact
ANS"scHER
uovs Main door Yellow BraneA Bsnk
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-16

or The Madona from the Wabash, here
yesterday, brought out about 900 bbls pork
and lard. and some small lots Of grain and
snerchandize.