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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

The following IS an extract from latter Of an
officer a. SebaSlupo. describing the herolsm OF q
bog at the capture Of the Redan:
"Se50smpol, Sspt, l5.--By the way, must
give you the history, in few words, Of 4 few
hours in the life Of hero, and, depend upon it, Of
q future great man if he lives. lie is in the next
regiment tous, and have the details from wOun-
ded sergeant of ours who lay next him during the
day and night of the Sth. allude 10 yOuag Dun
ham Alassy, OF the l9th-l relieve the Youngest!
officer of The army. He is now known as 'RedaU
Massy,' for there are three Of the same namo in
lhe rerimcat This noble boy, in the absence Of
his cousin. led the Greuadier Company, and VISA
aboat the FIRST man in the corps to jump into the
ditch Of the Bstau, waving his sword, and calling
on his men. who MOLLY stood by him. till. left for
nearly two hours without support, and seized by
n fear of being blown up. they retired. Young
Dlassy, borne along, eudsayored to djsengage from
the crowd, aud stood ALMOST alone, facing round
frequently to the batteries, with head erect. and
with calm disdaiuful eye. Hundreds of shot
we're aimed at hiA, and a. last when leading aud
climbing tho ditch he WAS struck and his thigh
broken. Being the last, he was, Of course, LETT
there Now, listen TO this. The wounded a
rOunl were groanug, and some even loudly cry
lao out 4 voice called out family al first, loudly
afterwards, Are YOU queen NiCLOItd $ SOulclo
Some voices answered, 4 am & amp Then.
said the gallant boy let not shame ourselves lei
Us show those Russians that we can bear pain, a.
well ne lirht like men, There was a silence =,
ofde2th. and more than once he had it renewed
oy similar appeals. The unquailing spirit of thR
Seardlsss boy ruled all around him. A evening
came on. the Russians crspt out of the Redan ant
Numbered some Of the wounded, at the same tin
showinr kindness, and in some cases givin.
water. Men, with bayonets fixed, frequently
came over the body Of young Maasy. One fellow
,oek swav his hsYersack. Sometimes he feignet
death. 1T other times, the pain Of HE wount
would no. permit him. 4 Russian officer, with
drawn sword, came to him, and eEdesyorod to dis
engage the sword which the young hero still
qrSsped Seeing that resistance was in vain, h
gave itup. The Russian smiled gently and Gem
passiouately on him, fascinated, probably, by hi
youth, and by the bold, uuialtering glance Thc!
met ais When the works Of the Redan wer
kown ~ in the night By the rerestng Russians
The poor 0oy had his right leg ioarfully crushed b.
a falling stone. lie was found in the morning .,
same Highhaders, and brought to his regimen
almos, dead from loss Of blood. Great was tn
low OF all at seeing him. as he was about to DO re
tlrned as 'kiled' or missing Dangerously
wounded was substituted, bu! he is now dom!
we'll"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

VIRGINIA AND Tennessee RAILRoAD.-In a
few weeks this road will be opened 20.milss be-
ysnd Mt Airy or I63 miles from Lynchourg.-
Last year about 80 miles Of track was laid, and
this year 80 miles have been put down, at this
rate it will reach the State line by January 1887.
The East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad is
rapidly progressing with about ~ miles Of track
vet to be laid, which being flashed, will connect
with the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, Civ
ing continuous route of railroad from Richmond
to Memphis Tenn, which, it s confidently ex-
pected will be in operation during tho year 1857
Richmond Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

DANIEL WEnsTkE'a E;rArE.-Tho Boaton
Transcript learns that the executors Of the estate
of Daniel Webster have s:nt printed circular, to
persons having against The same, ia which
it is stated that the nett amount Of assets 10 their
hands is SIS. 1909, aAd ths amount OF claims 10
about ! So 900. The executors are now making
distribution asong th. creditors. They divide
twenty one and three quarters per centum retain
ing in hand about ons per css!um TO defray eI
penses and charges ia the suit against the city o
New Orleans 70! claim Of S25 900 for counse
fees in the Gaines controversy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

WIycHEsTEs, THE MissI1G ERoNIUr.-Ths
Cincinnati Times OF Saturday furnishes the fol-
lowing as a probable clue to ths fate of this gen
,enan We have obtained what may perhaps
be considered clue TO the awful mystery il
which the fate Of Mr. Winchester, the daring
Norwalk eFonaut, is enNeloped. 4 rslisble gen
Ileman Of this'cty, in business on Main street, in
forms US that on the day succeeding the ascension
of Mr.. Winchester, fron Sorwak, Ohio, cusio-
mer ertsring his store remarked, Have you seen
the bsIloon?" Replying in the ssgaiive, the gen
teman stepped 70 The dosr. and looking in a south
westerly direction perceived what at iirsta appear
ed TO be balloon.
At the first glance it appeared to be very d.
minulive, gu! gradually it dIoied and appeared in
the shape of huge bird with expanded wings,
apparently thirty feet across. Changing again
from that firm it resumed The snaps of z balloon.
a strongly magnifying telescope being procured,
it was fixed upon the floating object, and many
persons who had now assembled TO gaze at the
mysterious erial stranger, agreed in the opinion
that il Was a BALBOA, and concur:ei in the belief
that it was wreck. The gentlemen from whoa.
We obtain the above information, stale, that about
$50 persons were witnesses Of the phenomenon.
The information is certainly very vague, and 10
be sure it casts the painful mystery into darker
shadow, YET il may eventually lead to information
that will remove the suspense that now Expresses
the friends OF the Yeniur.ssme erial navigator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

TIE L1auoR LAW IN MlINE.-There i, con-
siderable excitement al Bangor, Me-, in conse-
quence Of the discovery that some of the liquors
seized under process Of law, are missing from the
depository and from the fact that the houses of
the members of the police have been searched,
without any considerable quantity Of liquor being
found. The City Marshal is charged with Civ
inc up some parcels Of liquor Without legal au-
lhority to do SO, to persons FROM whom they were
seized, upon the payment to him of certain sums
of money. The matter is undergoing inTestiga-
ton by the Civ Council.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

AEoTHxR LETTER FROM Gov. SHANNON
Gov. Shannon has addressed long letter to the
editor of the Herald of Freedom, in Kansas, in
which he reviews and refutes the variou, charges
made against him since hs appointmcnt as Gov
ernor Of the territory. He repeats his denial of
the charge that in hia speech at Wes.port he a
vowed himself in favor OF establishing slavery in
Kansas lie says that he made 10 alIusion to
the subject, hut that he expressed the opinion that
the legislative assembly was legal body and
that its acts, as far as consistent with the Consti-
tuition and the law organizing tho Territory, were
valid, and ought to be enforced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

INTERESTING CAsE.-The case of Cronin.
charged with the murder Of his wife in Richmond
was decided in tho Circuit Court of Richmond.
before Judge Meredith, On Monday week. This
case involved the question OF the RIGHT of the court
to compel priest to diynge the confessions made
to him in his official character. The hastings de
clded that such confessions could not be demanded
Of the priest as evidence. Judge Mersdilhs de-
ciaon su,tains this opnon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

WHERE IT GoEs.-According TO the London
Times, large amount OF the Sound Dues goes in
to private pockets. A ferry boat is employed to
take shippers to the ChamhsF OF Sound Dues, and
although the distance i, but few yards, from 81
to SIG is charged, according 10 circumstances
piols fee for vessel drawing fifteen feet is from
t36. 50 to az. with an Increase OF So foot after
sixteen. The sum total ofthe perqulsltes amounts
to over 100000 annually. The Director of the
8 und Due: has, or had in 1871, salary OF $751;
600; the clerks from $4,000 TO to'Ooo each; the
cashier $G,650, and the others IN proportion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

FARMERS AssEMBLY.-The following 10 the
principal feature ia the new constitution adopted
by the Virginia State Agricultural Society, at the
late meeting:
Section provides for the annual election by
the qualified voters OF the Society of representa-
tive body, to be called the Farmers Assembly
The Executive COMMITTEES shall arrange all the
countless cities and towns of Virginia in electoral
districts. Each Of them having more than fifty
members resident thsroiD, shall make an eleclora
district. Counties, cities and towns having sepa-
rately fewer than fifty members resident therein,
shall be arranged together so as TO furnish as near
" SO may be, that number, and thus arranged
shall constitute electoral districts. The voters OF
each county city and town, shall be called tOgeth-
er by proper pablo notice, to meet on the days Of
their respective county or corporation courts, IN
September or October Of each year, and at such
hour and place as may be prescribed by the Exc
cutivs Committee, and shall elect for each Dis
irict, By plurality of votes cast, for every fifty
members Of the Society therein, one representa-
tive 10 The Farmers Assembly, and for every ad-
dilonal hundred members, an additional repressn-
tatre. In case OF failure to hold an election IN
any District, il sha thea be competent for such
voters thereof as may be in attendance at the en-
suing Annual Fair, at time and place, aud be-
fore Commissioners to be appointed by the Exc
cutive Committee, 10 elect a representative for
such District, and such elections shall have the
same force as those held in the District. Elec
tons 10 the Farmers Assembly shall be conducted
by commissioner or commissioners appointed by
the Executive Committee for each Electoral Dis
trict, and shall 5e determined ny plurality OF vo
iers given by life members, and by every such
adult male member of the Society, according to
lists to be furnished them by said Conmitice,) as
shall satisfy said commissioner that he has paid
his annual dues, or who shall then pay the same
to said commissioner or by any adult male per
son who by then paying the prescribed fee, shall
bscomG member of the Society. In case of
tic, the commissioner, or majority, where more
than one shall have the casting vote. The cerIi
fca;es of the commissioners OF elections shall en-
title to a seat in the Farmers Assembly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

HARD CAsE-The Welsburg Herald notice,
the fact that there is resident in that place OF
years of age who fought at Saratoga in lf77, and
was present at the surrender of Burgoyne, but has
never been able to obtain pension because the
army roll under which his name occurs was de-
stroyed when the British burnt the capitol at
Washington. The old soldiers name is John
Thomas, and he was among the first settlers of
Western Eirpinia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07
WaynesbOrough IIotel.

We are gratifed to leAra that Mr. John Lay
man, formerly of Rockbridgo. has became the
proprietor Of the WaynesbOrough Hotel, and has
re,opaned that old establishment. Mr.. l.. ha,
some fret rate qualities for landlord, and we
doubt not his house will be well kept. For some
month, past eur sister city Of Wayne.bOrough has
had no Ho'sl-we congratulate her that the want
is new supplied.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

FROM NoRFoLH AND PoRTsMoUrH.-Th pa
pers Of these two cities speak in encouraging
terms Of their improved health Sickness of all
kinds was gradually diminishing, confidence re-
turning. and the streets resuming cheerful as
pect A5sentees, it is now thought may return
with satisfy where the precauton has been taken
10 have the promises wel,ai,sd previous to resu.
ming their occupancy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

Mr. BUCHANAN AND HIS MIssIoa.-A Wash
nglon letter TO the Nav York Courier says that
the mission Of Mr. Buchanan has undoubtedly ter
minated. Letters of recall were forwarded at his
own request by the steamsr Of three weeks since.
He is expected to return in the COURSE Of the com
ing winter. No successor will be appointed I'M
til after The meeting OF the Senate. Hon Nathan
Appleton, very capable gentleman, Secretary Of
the Legation, will discharge the duties Of minis
ter until new appointment is regularly made and
confirmed. The Administration desires it 10 be
understood that Mr. Buchanan was solicited to
remain after Signifying his intention to return on
the 9Th of October. Directions were given him
to remain at his post until certain matter Of bus
mess, incident to his duties, was concluded
This business is said to have been the task of du-
ly representing 10 the British Government the
sentiments Of this Government on the recruiting Of
soldiers for the Eastern war within our limits, and
the parts which Mr.. Champion and sersral Brlish
COnsus had borne therein. From the speedy re-
linquahmen. Of MS a!1tion BY Mr.. Buchanan, it
is inferred the. he has experienced no difficulty
in Obtaining from Lord Palmersion suitable atone
ment for this offence against national sove-
rsign!y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

AGREEABLY DIsAPPoINTED.-A correspondent
of the Newark On. j. Eagle writes from Leav-
onworth City. Kansas, as follows: 81 am great
coward, and came here with fear and trembling,
expecting to have my throat Gu. from ear to ear,
before reached the hotel in the city of Leaven.
worth; but so far from being moested. I have
been treated with every ciVility, and have new
er been among people universally polite as
the Border Runians of Kansas" Probably the
gentleman minded his own business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

SINGULAR ORIGIN OF FmE.-On Sunday
last some children, playing in the house of George
w. Angel. of Bedford, Michigan. discovered
smoke coming up through the boards, and gave
the alarm, when the boards were removed and 4
mou,e's nest discovered, into which the little ami.
NAL had dragged friction match The match
had probably beer gntsd by the movcn,nls Of
the mouse, and but fur its timely dis-orsy must
have caused serious s:e.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

BENEFL croE; OF MAHxINo.-It IS not he who
invented BEussel, Carpsting or Gold Brocade,
whom tie masses have reason to hold in regard
but he who furnishes something useful to every
body. One of our government officials lately re
turned from his mission in Brazil, tell, as an an
ecdOle that among the first enquiries made Of hirl
about his acquaintance with cur public men. was
whether ne knew The American Chemist, Or. J.
C. Aver, who invented the Cherry Pectorai and
Cathartic Pills. As the,e articles (more psriicu.
lsrly The Cherry PecloFa in genernl Us. in the
cities Of South America they are the most prevalent
representations Of American products, and as ne
nyghousands there a. well as here, owe to them ths
recovery Of their health from maligsnt diseases, it
is not strange they should hold tha inventor in es
TEEN, but it is rather simple in them to to suppos.
that the Doctor i, the only man Of mark we have
among oar twenty-five million people, Christian
.4Gyocote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

SPORT n TExAs.-As an evidence Of the sport
80 be had 10 Texas, we give the following para
graph from the Austin State Gazette:
We frequently hear Of the sport in hear hun
sine in o9cupper valley. Some panther, too, and
leonards are occasionally killed. But the last
lssl specimen is related by tho liberty Gazetts.-
Vh. editor s7ys ia the last number that Ben. Nj.
CI.a4. of l.al county. killed in twelve consecu-
i've mornings bef.re dinner-hrts,n bears, one
,ogii,r one eid cat, and sersR deer. No won-
Der hats Texan can whip his weight in Wild cate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

WORTH Four MILLIoEs.-Of Ger. Casa, a
correspondent writes: al spent forenoon with
Gen. Cass. The old man still lives in The su-
tumnzl gores Of well spent life; is hale, hear
ty and wsIih four millions. His career has, in
deed. been successful. He speaGs in foreboding
language ofonr national prospects. asd strong in
the belief that disunion will yet carry lis banner.
over the Republic"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

IEHUMAN CosDUcT.-A few days ago Mr. and
Mrs. Ovens died of the yellow fever at Memphis
Tenu. leaving seven orphan children who were
subsequently removed to a house which had been
rented specially for their accommodation. This
gave offence 10 The residents in the vicinity OF the
house, and they, fooi.hly fearing that the chill
dren might communicate The disease to them, az
sembled to The number of abuut So and after
night compelled iae poor orphans TO evacua!e the
premises and go back to the house where their
parents had died
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

RESIGNED AND ArPoNTED-The resignation
of Dom Patt, Esq, of his position as Secretary
of the American Legation at Paris which We
mentioned some days since as being about to be
sent over,) duly arrived in Washington BY the
last foreign mail, and we understand that .: Jen-
nings Wise. Esq., (son of Hon. Henry A. Wise
of Virginia. now the Secretary of the American
Legation al Berlin, has beeS transferred aud APP
pointed to fill the vacancy al Paris thus created.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

CONVENTION or HUsBISDs-Ths papers state
that convention Of husbands is to be called
shortly at Syracuse. n. Y, to adopt some meas
urs. in regard to fashion. They say that since
they have to support the expense Of fashion ihsy
have the right to regulate its capriccs. 1t is also
said that proposition to raise boys only in future,
is to cose before the convention. The members
are to resolve themselves into husbands right
party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

FRoM New MgIIco.-GoYerns Merriwshcr
had arrived At Independence. en- route for ST.
Louis. We learn from a correspondent, that on
the 9th Of September the Governor held C,nn-
ell with the hostile Indians &. Santa Fc. The
Chiefs Of the Jaccarl!la and Huhul,che tribes,
were present, and made peaceful proposals. They
promised to keep their people in subsection for the
future, and treaty was, on this condition. con
clud.d with them. The election Of GalIsyss as
delesat. to Congress is to be contested on the
ground Of Illegally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

CR1MrrAL.-John Snead has been convicted
in Washington county Circuit Court of the nur
dsr Of Oliver Wright, colored man, and SEN
fenced to fifteen years imprisonment in the pen-
Tertiary. The Abingdon Virginian says that the
sentence in the of the pTsonerls equal to con-
hnement for life. The prisoner waS granted a
new trial in consequence of tho separation Of the
;ury after it had retired on deliberalion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

CENTRAL AMERICAN FILLIBUsTER!sM.- The
A,pinwall Courier sIaes that Colonel Walker,
the Central American Fillibuster, WAS expecting
to be reinforced by numb,r of French residents
of California, who were incensed al the unjust
treatment Of prominent French Californian. who
ressnt!y escaped from their clutches and left for
California, with tho intention Of sending dowa a
number Of recruits to Walker. Th, accounts for
the reinforcement of one hundred aud thirty men
vino atey left Sacramento to join Walker. The Ia
test accounts from San Juan del Sud left the Fill
libuser chief waiting for recruits which dses not
exactly agres with the Furnishing statement OF
large numbers of government troops deserving to
join him. He has interered to prevent the Mica
ragua Transit Company from furnishing the gov
eminent with arms and ammunition. A MI
Scott, the agent of the Company, who was on bis
way with supplies Of this sort, was stopped by
Walker, and agreed to give up his purpose
When the steamer Sierra Nevada arrived at San
Juan del Sud lately, with large quantity Of
arms for the Nicsraguan government, Walker
went on board, and took possession OF them him.
self. The presence of Walker on the route Of The
Nicaraguan steamers has occasoned doubts OF the
safety of gold sent by that way, and now nearly
the whole of the California treasure IS sent by the
Panama route. score Of INSCRIPTIONS men
would have no difficulty in seizing the gold and
carrying it off, and the general feeling is tina.
Wake! and his conpa!rio:s would rot heai!ste to
do 30.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

PaEsprrEaIAN Srrop.-The Synod of Viz
GINA Of the Old School Presbyterian Church me!
in Lexington on the 2lth ult. The opening ser
mon was preached by the Rev. WIN. Brown
Moderator of the last Synod, ihs design of which
was to show the real and essential unity Of the
Protestant Churches. The Rev. 5. Z. Houston
was elected Moderator CT this meeting
The Valley Star aaJs: Among matters Of
general interest VIC learn that the report Of the
committee on Education WAS adopted recommend
ing to the Prssbyteries the proprsty Of establish
ing schools and colleges within their bounds and
under their care. la connection with this subject
ne may mention tina! the question Of establishing
a Female College in the Guy Of Richmond on 5
basis of SIS 900, to DE rsissd with the bounds Of
the Synod, was discussed al length and was de-
lermined in the affirmative; but subsequently the
matter was reconsderod and left 10 the hands OF
ssmmiltee to be more fully reported on at The
next meeting Of Synod.
After ysry interesting and harmonious meet
ing, the Synod on Saturday night adjournsi, to
mae: in the city Of Richmond, on the 18th Of
October, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

SieNs AND ToKENs.-The Indians regard a
this husE on corn as an indication Of mild win
tor. This being true, the one Just approaching
will be Of the gentle kind, an the hssks are eaid
10 be very thia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

STATE ELEcrIoN,.-The following elections
have come off recently, or will take place IN
short time:
In Louisiana on Monday, the 5th, for State Of
ieers and for representatives to Congress.
In Mississippi on Monday and Tuesday. the
9Th and 9th, for State officers and FIVE representa-
tives to Congress.
In New York on Tuesday, the 9th, for State
officers, except the Governor and Lieutenant
Governor.
In Wisconsin on Tuesday, the 9th for State
officers.
In Maryland on Wednesday. the 9TH, for six
Representatives to Congress.
The week after, the 18th, an election will be
held in Massachusetts for State officers In each
Of the States of Alabama, Missouri, Indiana, Cali
fornia aud Pennsylvania the Legislature will have
to elect one United States Senator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-07

HEAVY DAMAGEs.-Ths Circuit Court for
Campbell county, has just decided the case Of
Darlington VS.. flagg, Caldwell & Co. The de-
PENDANTS own stage line, on which the plaintiff
was seriously injured, some time ago, by being
upset. The Court gave 5000 damages to the
plaintiff. Counsel for the plaintiff, Messrs. Flour,
noJ and Christian; for the defendants, Mes,rs
Garland, Goggin and Speed.
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