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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

A GLRnAN CARp.-We find published in the
Albany Evening Jourual-a notorious Abolition
sheet-a card signed by number of Germans, in
which they make the following declaration in be-
half Of themselves and their brethren:
"The German citizens of Albany are opposed TO
slavery, and will prove their faith by their votes
on the 9TH of November. Republicanism is the
doctrine of Truth, Equality, and Justice; while
Slavery and Slave Labor is hostile to every true
idea OF Free Republic"
Just as we predicted: The Germans and Alb
olionists fusing together OF the North to make war
upon the South and Southern institutions Is it not
time for southern men TO open their eyes q little
to the dangers OF Foreignism ?-RichmsHd Wig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
EquAL1rr OF THE Sr4rks.-The Washington

Equality OF THE SrATKs.-The Washington
Union has published an opinion of Attorney Gen
era Gushing, to the effect that the Missouri Com
promise, which excluded slavery from the terrific
ry north of $50 30', was unconstitutional and
null and void The same decision will apply TO
the act excluding slavery from Oregon. The
Washington Sentinel Democratic thinks this O.
pinion comes in a Questionable shape, however
correct it may be. 1t says: 1--WE are not sure
that the assumption of the power by any depart
ment of the Federal Government 10 issue such E.
diets when there is no in court, is not viola
ton of State Rights, even when it declares for
State equality II such power of decision e1-
exists in the Attorney General, it may be eAef-
cised either way. We incline to think that 1t is
one of The diversions of that learned and indusri-
Gus officer OF the Government. But we respect
fully suggest that in these times the rights and e.
quality OF the States ought not to be TESTED with
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
IxpolrArr Mo,rnrrr,.-Ths National Int,

IMPORTANT MovEaENrs.-The National Intel
ligsueer ssys:-Our readers have been made &c.
qusinted with the late exciting intelligence frsn
Nicaragua in regard 10 tho imprisonment or de-
tenion of the United States Charge d. Alfaires al
RiTas, and Of the outrage committed at Virgin
Bay upon SONS Of the California passengers On ar
American steamer. by which several person, ware
killed and wounded The Government, we
learn, has received dispatches from Mr.. Wheeler
relative to these unfortunate events and it is ru
ln1red that they are of such nature as to requrc
prompt and serious attention. 1t 10 said, indeed
and to US The rumor has the air Of probability
that the Administration has aIready ordered Com
modors Paulding 10 proceed to Nicaragua in q
ship-of war with special instructions 10 inquire in.
to tho circumstances attending these ouiTsgss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

p,ri, correspoudent Of the National InteIli-

A Paris correspondents Vi 'hs NaIlonai in'c'it'
gencer says::-
am often greatly amused at the gross iGnor-
ance as regards our country which prevails in the
upper and, on other points, well Informed circles
in Europe. Both French and English are now
loud in their talk, because they say, We at home
favor and sympathise with the Russians, aad that
we have allowed them to build, or have built for
them numerous ships of.war in the United States;
and that the squadron of four five large line Of
battle. chips, which the British papers announce
ara fitting for the American station, are intended
to blockade these Russian ships into the American
ports, and that they will probably enter the ports
10 destroy them. None of them can answer my
inquiry as to what port or ports those Russian
ships are building at, or where they are to be de-
livered to the Russians, whether at Cronsadt or
Ssva,tnpol. told one Of these gobe nmuchez
that probably they wers being built some hundred
miles in the interior. where timber was plenty
and cheap, and would be brought down to sea-
port. when finished over some Of our nnumerable
railroads. 1t is, however, equally vain to argue
with or 10 rdicue them, for that we favor the
Russians and are building ships for them is mat
ter of such firm belief that it is not to be eradicat
ed from their noddles and they are equally sure
that the British fleets will give good account Of
them, whether they find them in or out fan A.
merlcan port.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
Sale Of Pcvs.

The sale of the pews in NE new Episcopal
Church will take place on Thursday next at half
past eleven o'clock. in the building. The whole
cost of the building is between eleven and twelve
thousand dollars, and 1t is expected that sum
sufficient to pay for it will be realized by sale
of the pews. If not disappointed in this eApecta-
ton. services will be held in the new edifce on
the ensuing Sabbath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

TIE "AMERrcAN LEGIoN."-A new AmerI-
can order has been originated, and seems to be
prevailing extensively in sons portions OF the
country. Lodges or associations have been organ
lied in Washington, and in some parts OF virgin
ia. aud we see that one was formed in the lhlr-
tenth Ward, Brooklyn, N. va few weeks
sincs, which already numb,rs six hundred mem
Ler.. We understand that all American born cit
liens. whether Protestant or Roman Catholic
are eligible to membership or office, but shat all
anti-savery men are strictly Pro'criOsd.-Ph'la
Sun
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

Who IS TO BE CLERK?-The question as to
who is to be Clerk of the House OF Represena-
tives seems to engage large share of the aiien-
ton of letter writers from the metropolis. cor
respondent of the New York Herald, Writing from
Washington, Nov. 5. says: at is conceded here
by politicians that Hon. Wm. Cullom, of 'Tennes-
see, will be elected Clerk of the next House OF
Representatives. lie is certain of the Southern
Know Nothing and the entire Northern anti-Ne-
hr,.ka vote. Hon. Harvey Nj. Watierson is n, t,
nor has he been, a candidate for the Clerksnip."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
FaoM CIL,roasrl.-The steamer Light, witt

FaoM CALIFoasrL.-The steamer Light,wi,h
California dates 10 The ooh ult., has arrived at
New York. All was quiet on .hc Isihmus. The
Walker party has agreed on terms OF peace and
appointed Rlvas President, Col. Walker declin.
ing the office. Walker was appointed Command
er. in Chief of the Ncaraguan forces, and Parker
II. French, iurmerly Of the Sacramento Tribune,
Commlssary Of War. The people Of Nicaragua
seemed pleased with the new state OF affairs and no
more trouble Is apprehended. Col. Kinney still
remained at GreyIow and it was reported that
Col Walker was disposed 10 drive him out Of the
country. The mail steamer left San Francisco
on the 20!h ult. for Panama with $2,0e0,OOO in
specie.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

SUBMARINE TUNHEL.-A letter FROM Bou
ogne, France, on the 20lh ult., says: For seve
raj weeks past sone able photographers and engs
neers have been employed In surveying the coas's
in the neighborhood Of Bnnlngne and CALAIS on
the French side, and of Dover and the south
Forsland on the English side of the channel, and
in taking souudings. with view OF. reportlsg as
to The feasibility AND advantage OF forming COM
munication between the two countries by means
of submarine tunnel and railway. The cost OF
construction, given according to minute ca'cula-
ton. is estimated at 100 ,o0O,00of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

The Governments reported to have seat rein
forcements TO General Smith, in Texas, with in.
struclions 10 prevent any further urays into Mex
that volunteers were pouring in large numbers,
to Captain Callahan, whs had determined upon
another invasion at all hazards. 4 collision
would therefore seem TO be inevitable between
the United States troops and the TeIas Rapgers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

WISE LIKE.-Tbe Albany Journal, Abolition,
has about the same opinion as to the origin of
Know Nothingism that MIR. Wise has, 1t says:
"The inioeran and proscriptiys principles Of
Know Nothngsm are not of American origin
They came where our slavery came from-from
Great Britain" =
And, therefore. because Know Nothingi,m is
the ally and support of slavery, the Abolitionists
would crush it out. Mr.. Wise and his party
would also crush it out at the hazard of ranging
themselves side by side with the enemies OF the
South. Hand in hand the Southern Democracy
aud the Abolitionists go. as against the American
party. This is the usual way for Southern Dem
Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
nh 1Iora Journal.

This elegant periodical, published by Msssrs
Morris & Willis, New York, announces num-
Der of attractions fer the year 1856, amsng otherI
a novel in serial numbers, called ''Paul Fame, y
by Mr.. N. P. Willis. The price of the Journal
i. 81 year. We shall hereafter publish the
prospectus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
Newspaper Improvement.

We are glad to notice that the ''Farmville
Journal" published by our old friend Mcdonald
Cowan, is thriving to such degree as to justify
a new and handsome dress. The paper now pres
ents very neat appearance, and deserves, as we
hope it will receive n liberal patronage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
RaiIornd Accident.

A terrible Railroad accident occurred near St.
Louis, Mo-. week before last, by the falling Of a
bridge. Thirty persons were killed and seventy
wounded. Among the passengers were John ID
Stevenson and NJ. R. Cullen, Esqrs., formerly Of
this place, both of whom escaped without seri-
Gus injury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

WAR MOVEMENTS OF FRAYcE.-The activi-
~ with which the French Government continues
% send rsiuiorcemeuts to the seat Of war in Rus
sia. is thus adysried to in letter from an Amer
lean resident in Paris. undsr date Of October Is, to
his friend in Washington
Troops continue to 60 forward in large numbers
TO the Crimea, and they are all hurried off by
steam ftigatcs and large British steamers, which
have taken 5000 during the last few days from
Marseilles. Three large American clippers are
ready to sail from thence full ofmlitary stores, and
another entire division of troops is ready to embark
During tine present month 10000 mon and $500
hor..s will have left Toulon and Marssilles.-
The facility and promptness with which all this
immense military forcs and tho necessary sup
pIss are collected and sen. forward is almost in
credible. In former times an expedition OF 90
600 men required months for its preparation and
eo,barkmsnt, but now it is accomplished in as ma
nv DAYS; and when the present trocPs have sail
Ell France will have sent 100000 men and 40
900 horses to a distance nearly equal to yoyags
scross the Atlantic, together with all the sup
plies for such vast body and ailtho nGt,rieI re-
ouired for their use in an active campaign. There
really ssems to be no mi! to the resources Of this
Empire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
Thanksgiving Day.

Te-msrrow Thursday the l5th,) is the day
appointed by the Governor to be observed asa day
of general thanksgiving, and our office, and We
presume all other places of business in town, will
be closed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
Convicted.

Addison Jackson, on trial before the Circuit
Court, last week. was convicted of stealing money
from NcFall s Halves, and sentenced 10 conline-
ment in The Penilentiary for one year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
Railroad Hesfing'

The annual meeting of tho Central Railroad
Company was held ia Richmond on Thursday
last. No business ofspecial interest came before
the messing. All tho old Directors were re cleo
cd. aad the Pre,ident'u salary was raised from
$500 to $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

pnrrIcoAr LirrER.-The patent pctlicoat lif-
Tar isa GREAT centre Of attraction at the Fair OF
che American Institute, at the Crystal Palace, in
New York. It's thus described:
"Thsre are small pullsys attached to the
waist. underneath the dress, over which are rove
small cord, one end Of which ia attached with di-
apes pins. seTeraliy to the front. rear ast sides
Of the skirt, at about the height OF the knee
The other ends terminate in loops, which ara
led into the pockets on either side. 1t lady
wishe, to 60 up stairs, she pulls lO'P No. in the
right pocketand instantly the drsss rises IN 'front.'
40 that the ascent is made with perfect grace
No. 9. in the left hand pocket elevates the rear
in the same manner, and all pulled al onco lifts
al the skin knee high0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
Estray.

TAKEN up by Joseph W o.dcrick, in Augusta coua.
ty, the following described estray:
STEER, Of red and white spotted coli VS&5X
or, with short crooked horns inclined to FT
turn down, left car cropt and slit in the -
right. Supposed TO be between and years old and
appraised at $40. Extract from Record.
Teste, w. A. BURNETT, ID. u
Nov. a. 1855
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
Bath Coart.

Judge Thompson will hold special term of
the Circuit Court for Bath county on Tuesday
this goth inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
ESfrIyS,

TAKEN up BY Christian Rusmisel. in augusta couu.
ty, on the 9Th day Of October, 1855, the following
described estrays:
A HErrR, Of spotted color with crop of the right
car, and appraised at 500.
HkTEa, Of rcd COLOR crop OFF the right and APP
Nov IA, 1850. w. A. BURNETT, D..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

AUsrrALIAN PeopuoF or UoLD'--Ihe a
,nauat Of cold brought down by escort from the
Victoria mines during the llrst SIX months OF the
r',esaot Year. has been .s3.730,0o0 against IS,
TiS 000 in the corresponding period of lS54.-
Owing 70 the great security OF the r0aos.- 'oe
quantities brought by private hands wo1ld'lt 'hey
could be ascerained, probably snow larger M
or asc. The total shipped IN the hfSI nan Of InlS
vear had reached 81 $4,000, against $3.50
ma I'm the sl!ne period of ssh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

A PsosPScrivz BoGpEG WAR.-The intell;-
zence from T,Xs continues 10 wesr threatening
aspect. The Galveston News Of the 22d utimo
ssys: ga gentleman from San Antonio informs
sshat Caps Callahan was recruiting his ranging
force in Saa Antonio with a view OF again march
ing into Mexico aad chasti.ng the lndisns aud
Mcxcans whom 10 recently engaged in battle
Volunteers are plenty, aud strong camp had
been established = short distance cut Of iowa.
Our irg1rmaas believes that tho ranging forces
will ceriary chastise those Who may oppose
them in their determination to punish the Mezi-
saa, and Indian, VINO have pillagsd and murder
cd on our frontier. Gen. Smith will make an
sstemps to stop the Rangers from invading MeIi-
40. bu: no viii hardly 90 able to do so. The
Rangers. NO preSeme. will be across the Rio
Grsadc before Gen. Smith can collect force 10
de,ain them and it is useless to make the attempt,
although we presume Gen. Smith would DO csn-
sared II he f,ilSd to do it."
The San Antonio Herald of the Esd says that
Gov. Pease had come out in favor of the expedi-
lion, and that company OF sixty men had LEFT
Ssguin for tho frontier.
The Mexcaus, in the meantime, are not indif-
fereat spectators Of thcSs preparations. .e!e-
graphic despatch dated at Nav Orleans on Mon
day, announcing the latest intelligence from Mat
a,noros, states that the Mexicaus have ordered
from four to fys thousand men to the frontier to
repel the aggre.sions Of the Texans. There
seems 70 DO good prospect of a border war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

TAIIYG CARE OF THE QUEEN.--When Queen
Victoria rides in railroad train, the royal saloon
in which she rides has on the top of it a sema-
nhore signal, worked from the interior Of the car
iane. 4 nan travels on the tender, looking back
w,Ids. so as to keep this semaPhore constantly in
Wow. He has also tied around his arms the end
Ola cord, communicating with the guard in the
end break thus giving the guard free communi
cation with the driver. BY this means no acc'den
s can occur which vigilance can guard against
Why came, our sovereigns here, when they rids
on the railroad have equal care taken of them
Certainly neither the sgnal,the man nor the cord
would add much to the running expenses Of thC
lain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14

DEFEAT or THE Russians IN THE CRIMEA.-
The most confirmed Russian Sympahlser must
see in the recent operations Of the allies certain
premoniton Of the overthrow of the Cars power
in the Crimea. Following tho capture OF South
ScyaStopol the English and French generals have
achieved number Of small successes, each unlm
porsans in itself out, as parts Ola SYSTEM OF high
consequence, and have successfully executed a
variety of vigorous operations, that show their
whole pow ar is to be exer;ed toward finishing the
campaign by concentrated effort to drive the
Russians into 4 net where great battle and
great defeat will DO inevitable, or TO force them
70 retreat beyond Perckop, and to leave to Yves
tern Europe the Crimea. The commandment OF
kinburn, the destruction Otschakoii, giving to
tham command of the Dneiper and rs tributaries,
and opening the navy to Nlcoalet and Southern
Russia from whose granaries the Russians have
bsen fed, and the concentrated movement OF the
allies upon Stmpheropol, are plain indications of
The tactics to be pursued, and show that IN that
vicinity, if at all, the Russians will make their
lass struggle to retain possession of the Tauric
peninsula. 1t is probobly for this point that the
detachmenis leaving the vicinity of Sevastopol
are designed. rather than Perekop, as reported
By the English papers. aud that when no longer
able 10 fall back beioTc the advancing legons OF
the allies GOrlSchakoff will endeavor by a bold
and desperate stroke to retrieve the fortunes ofhis
master, and avert the destruction impending over
his dominion in the Crimea. The numerical sn
periority of the allies and the facilities they have
Tor moving and concentrating their forces, and the
ease with which they are proysicned through
,heir command of the Black Sen, place nearly all
the chancea of success upon ihsir side, and render
,lnost certain triumph that will bear for them
important and valuable fruit. The hour Of trial
for Russian prestige in tao Cyimea has arrived,
and nothing, save some unforeseen event, we
,hink can now prevent it from being one of dis
assrous deieat.-Bai!iniorc ,7merieaB.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-14
Estray.

ESaray.
TAKEN up by George c. Patterson, IN Augusta coun-
L ty, the following described Estray:
A STEER Of a yellow brindlc color, white oask ana
belly, thick coarse horns ear marks percepuDc'-
four years old. and appraised at Sio'
Extract from Record,-Teste,
Nov ~ Ts55 W. A. BURNETT, D C.
aides and Gents Shawls for sale BY
, NELSON e. BAYLOR.
saunton, Nov IA, 1885,
f,rIKS--A few of those SO much admired Dress Silks
- Cor sale ty. NELSON f. BAYLOR
Stalatoa, Soy. Ii, 1870.
, 1855-02-03

Mr.. ants, ordered that q committee Of
two be appointed TO confer with a like
committee on the part Of the House in re-
gard to II b 80, and amendments. The
Chair appointed MessrS Poe and Yantis
said committee on the part of the Council
IL D X :, relative to the election Of ter
ritorial otficers-was read once and order
ed to a second reading.
A message from the House by their
clerk viz:
ME. PRESIDENT Il am instructed to
report that the House noncOncur in the
Council amendment to II. j. Il. I, relative
to the appOrtionment."
On motion of Mr.. Bigelow, Council re-
solved itself into committee Of the whole to
consider c b 26-an act to amend all acts
regulating costs and fees-Mr. Miles in the
Chair. After sometime spent in committee,
the committee rose and reported through
their chairman, the bill back with amend
ments, and asked to be relieved from the
further consideration of the bill. Council
refused to release the committee. Mr..
Terry in the Chair. After further time
spent in committee, the committee rose and
reported the Bill with other amendments
which were adopted. Mr. Yantis moved
to refer the bill as amended to a select
committee composed Of Messrs Miles, Poe
and HUFF which motion was lost. On mo-
tion of Mr. HUFF, ordered that the Bill be
referred to a select committee of three
The Chair appointed Messrs. HUFF Strick-
Ter aud Terry, said committee.
CB 32-an act to amend an act euti-
tied an act to provide for the assessing and
collecting territorial aud county revenue
was referred to the committee on ways and
means.
II II 1-relative to the apportionment
returned from the House with their nom
concurrence in Council amendment. The
question shall the Council recede from their
amendment was decided in the affirmative,
and the Council refused to pass the resolu-
ton.
On motion Of Mr.. Miles, ordered that
committee Of three be appointed to draft
and present bill apportioning the repre-
sentaton of the territory. The chair an-
nounced Messrs Miles, Yantis and Strick-
Ter as said committee.
Adjourned
, 1855-02-03

On motion of Mr.. Strickler, the bill was
then postponed till Thursday next.
On motion of Mr.. Bigelow, Council went
into committee of the whole, Mr.. Terry in
the Chair on c b 80, an act in relation to
sureties, reported from committee on judi
eiary. Council spent some time in commit
tee when they rose reported back said bill
with amendments and recommended its
passage.
The bill and amendments on motion of
Mr. Huff, were then again referred to com
mittee on the judiciary.
Then adjourned.
, 1855-02-03
THURsDAy, Jan. IS, 1885.

House met pursuant TO adjournment
Several standing committees reported.
Mr.. Wallace introduced memorial to
the Postmaster General relative to post
routes in this territory.
Read three times and passed. tsi
Mr.. Irby introduced an act concerning
interest on money. Rejected.
G. B. 5-relating TO probate court
passed with amendments.
Alan act to locate territorial
road from the mouth of the Columbia river
to intersect territorial road from the
Willopa river to Boisfort plains--read .
third time and passed.
H B 51-relating to marks and brands
read Cd time and referred to select com
mittee consisting Of Spinning, Stiles and
Briscoe. 1-T
II B 45-an act relating to gaming and
gaming contracts-amended
Mt. Stiles moved to strike out section Z.
Lost.
MT. Clark moved SO to amend that the
act should not take effect till the first Of
march. Lost.
Adjourned tin Up. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
HB As still under consideration.
Mt. Denny moved to add the following:
"All acts or parts Of acts heretofore
passed not in conformity with the provis-
ions of this act are hereby declared null
and void from and after the first day Of
March, 1855"
Agreed to.
Bill read third time and passed
= lcoSTrSrED oy royRrH FACE,