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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

Cuba, tho Administrators and the "organ.

Cuba, the Administration and the "Organ.'
Since our last issue the public have received
no additional information in reference to the pos
ure of affairs between the United States and
Spain. The belief is strengthened, however, that
| the instructions given to Commodore McCauey
by the Executive at Washington are judicious,
and not calculated to involve the country in war.
Indeed, SO far as can be. ascertained, the whole
excitement has grown out Of the indiscretioD of
the Union newspaper, and The excessive zeal OF
its editors 10 manufacture capital for the Admin
is'ration. Finding they had gone much further
than public sentiment warranted, they were al
last compelled, to save the credit of the Admins
iralion, to deny that they wrote by authority or
were in any sense the Presidents organ. This
game has now been played several times, and the
public should be informed what relation precisely
the Union sustain, 10 the Government. 1t is
generally regarded a, "the organ" and, if VIC
mistake not, has Wanted itself as such; yet
whenever circumstances render it expedient, a
disclaimer Of the pretension is promptly forthcom-
ing The most probable explanation of the mat
ter is that The paper is used az leeler with the
understanding that it is to be repudiated by the
President whenever the hobby it mounts proves
unpopular. The plan has not worked well-the
President has incurred all the odium of tho I'm
ions vsgarles, and his administration has been
completely broken down. Organs" generally
do about that much good to the man or party they
advocate. At present, i! would appear that the
Administration has no ''organ." Upon the I'm
IONS last retirement the Sentinel facetiously put
in bid for the place, but the President seems
slow 10 enter into contract.
The Sentinel is most indecorously merry over
the bereavement of the Administration. The
Union, it says. deserted twice upon the Pacific
Railroad, twice upon the Tariff and Free Trade
questions, aud thrice upon the Nebraska bill. ut
is, therefore, not the first time the Administration
has had cause to mourn. Man was made to
mourn" There is probability, the Sentinel
thinks, of the National lntelligencer being taken
up as the 'organ," and rather than see the Or
ganship of Democratic Administration, (or an
Administration elected by the Democratic party,
which is generally, but not necessarily the same
thing } passed into the adversarys hands, it of
ters its services. "Who is for US ?' asks the
Sentinel "Marcy, Gushing and Guthrie-not
majority"
This leviIy on the part Off staunch Democrat
lie papsr, published too al the seat Of government,
certainly indicates want Of reverence for the
powers that be, and shows conclusively the low
state to which the Administration has fallen
In another place the Sentinel expresses the hope
that the Union will now 90 hand in hand with it
"to gather up the Fragments that remain" Of the
Democratic party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
An Incident In rho War of 1919.

great deal has been said of late about the
charge of the British cavalry at Balaklava, but
for lntrepidty and gallantry it is equalled by an
incident which occurred in our last war with
Great Britain. The incident was related to US
few days ago by highly intelligent gentleman
of this place-an .'OId Soldier"-who was en-
camped at the time on James River, within si1
miles of the scene of action. The story lsas fol-
lows One day body Of five hundred British
troops landed from some shipping, and formed upon
the shore. A Captain Bird was in the vicinity
with single company of Virginia cavalry, and
undertook to drive back the enemy. The Brit
ish drew up in regular order, the front rank kneel
ing, and the second line presenting bayonets over
the heads of the first. Bird gave The command
to charge, and his men dashed forward. Before
they reached the British line, however, the order
10 retire was given (by an English deserer it
was supposedly at the opposite extremity Of the
troop, and part of the men obeyed it. But the
Captain and portion Of the company rode entire
ly through the enemy, and finding themselves
Unsupported wheeled and passed through them "a
gain. The British fired two volleys, but, strange
to say, not man was killed ON either side. The
enemy Immediately returned to the ships. Our
informant remembers that the following day, the
pass word in camp was Bird" and the counter
sign "Gallantry"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
March Goth, 1855.

An ARaIsTAcE At SEvAsToPoL.-Areeentl let
Ter from the Crlmea says: Early On Saturday
morning flag Vt truce was sent IN by the allie.
with proposition 10 the Russians tor an arms
lice 10 bury the dead, which were lying in nun.
bers-fve or six Russians To every Franchmaf
and Euglishman-in front 0t the Round Tower
and sianelolI. and, after soine delay, answer II
the affirmative was returned. and It was arranged
that two hours should be granted TOR collecting
and carrying away the dead on both sides. The
sight was strange, beyond description. French
English aud Russian officers were walking about
salutlng each other coufIeously as they passed
and occasionally entering into conversation, and Z
CONSTANT interchange Of little civlIlies such as Of
fenng aud receiving cigar lights, was going on il
each little group. Sumo vi the Russian Officers
were evidently men Of high rank and breeding
Their polished manners contrasied remarkably
with their plain and rather coarse Clothing. Ia
The midst Of all this stern evidence vi war certain
amount of lively conversation began to spring up,
in which the Russian officers INDUCED III LILLE
badiuage. Some OF them asked our officers when
we were coming in 10 take the place" Others
..when we thought Of going awayP Some con.
graduated US upon the excellent opportunity we
had of getting good lock at Seyaslop1, as the
chance Of nearer view, except on similar occa
siuns, was in their opinion not very probable. One
officer asked private confidently in English how
many men we sent into the trenches! "begorra
only 7 900 a-night, and wake covering party Of
10000" was the ready reply. The officer laugh
ed and turned away.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
MR.. Faulkner,

The Char!estown Free Press of the Goth ult.,
republishes communication which appeared in
that paper in October, 1851 giving an account
of discussion which took place at Harper's Fer
ry between Mr.. Bedinger and Mr.. Faulkner then
competing candidates for Congress. The COM
munication is highly laudatory of Mr.. Faulkner
speaks of his ''selfsacrifcing feeling. 50 char
acteristic" Of him, his laborious habits, ""unti-
ring industry" &C., and is very severe upon MIR.
Bedinger. Who would believe now that the
piece was written by MFR. Faulkner hmsclf!-
The editor of the Free Press says the manuscript
is in his possession, in Dir. Faulkner's hand-wri-
ting, and is open 10 inspection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
A. Jud.on Crane. E.q.

We are pleased 10 learn that a. Judson Crane,
Esq, of Richmond, will address the people Of
Augusta at this place, in defence of the American
party, on some day before The election, Of which
due notice will be given. A correspondent ofthe
Lynchburg Virgnan says :-"Mr. Crane is one
of the most able and eloquent speakers in the
State of Virginia. heard him in three hours
speech at Petersburg few nights ago also
heard him on Saturday last, in discussion with
Judge Caskie, at North Run Church. six
mile, from Richmond, in Henrico county, and
but speak the sentiment Of those who heard him
on both occasions, when say he is the most e.
fsrtirs speaker in Eastern Virginia"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
Tn, .plr,t =, IN. Canvass.

We observe with deep regret that the present
political canvass is conducted with spirit of bit.
terness, not to say fercencss, which has never
been equalled in Virginia. Mr.. Wise has con-
tribuied largely TO this state of things, by his un
sparng and ndscriminate denunciaiinn of those
who are opposed to his election. In private life,
Mr. Wise is admitted to be an agreeable, courte-
Gus gentleman. whose character is above reproach
but towards his political opponents, on the stump
and in the forum he has ever waged most releni-
less warfare. AS might have been expected, his
course at this time has excited corresponding
feeling in his opponents, and in son,s quarters he
has received quite as much abuse As he has given.
We lament To witness anything Of this kind, and
are determined. as much as IN US lies to set our
selves against it, Long ago we marked out
course for ourselves, which we shall not abandon
We do not publish paper for the amusement of
that class OF peuple who gloat over vulgar news
paper war with ths same zest with which they
witness contest between two dogs in the street !;
but for the better and much larger class who can
be entertained without ScurTility and instructed
without vituperation. The Washington Sentinel,
commenting upon an article in a California paper
OF 1.-The righteousness Of the press" in that State,
says:
The RIGHTEOUSNESS Of the press is not local.
but general evil. 1t is lrne shat the press must
he free, IN order 10 be valuable. II is worthless
when en>laved. But bad men, and there are
such in every calling. run their needfnI license
into needless and unsermly licenliuusness. Edit
urs too often forget their own dignity, and the
couriesies Of lie. They forget that they should
be as cautious when writing when speaking
Indeed they should be more cautious. The word
that is spoken is heard by but few, while the
words that are written may be circulated in few
days over the whole country. An injury done by
sach words is oitenlimes irreparabe.
lin heated political canvasses, we are all tor
apt to forget JusIise and decorum. We too often
paint argument with angry epithet, and iustra
lion with undeseryed abuse.
There is great evil that afflics the press
1t is the stupid and dangerous error that newspa
pers should rather be- edited with pocket pistols
and bowie knives, than with clear brains and good
pens. In this enlightened age, men find but lit |
tie use for the tomahawk and scalping knife
The gray gosse quil' is far more serviceable."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
Price OF Elour.

The Baltimore American publishes table Civ.
ing comparative view of the price of fur in
that city for the first three months in each veal
from 1886 to 1855 1t appears that the highes
price reached was SIS, in March, 1886; and the
lowest 1915, in March | 32l, and also in lS43
The highest price attained in the present century
was sl4,25, in March, 1916; the next $l0,75
in 1887. The price during last March is quotee
ut 40 CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
For Tie Spectator.
MocKrLunrE HnL. California.

|
.Messr,. Editors Since my last have obtain
cd some reliable evidence i'm regard to the new )
discovered gold mines, 800 miles south Of this, Or
Kern river.
A miner car make from 8 TO dollars per day
where wafer can be had but the locality is away
of from TO 900 miles from anywhere, to which
YOU can only transport provisions by means Of
oack- mules, which renders living very high con
seouenily many miners have returned disguised
with the place-Inany too who left diggings equal
if mt better than th,.se of Kern river. But such
is the mania n this country for newly discovered
cold digpings. that men will leave mines that pay
we'll and 20 almost anywhere TO seek for better.
The lime was when men would leave diggngs
that paid from one to TWO ounces per day, aud go
either nor til or south to seek for better Many of
these men are now making from 2 to 4 dollars per
day: some of the same class will not work for a
sum 50 nominal, or what they Consider as such :.
hut Will loaf. or do worse. The latter class are
those who ale always catching at every foreign
and distant gold stury gotten up by merchants and
coachmen for the purpose Of speculation.
But to change my snbject-lhis town is fast
one sure Wickedness Of every kind seems To
abound in it. We have preaching every Sabbath.
and COL of Heterogeneous population nf several
thousands. there are only from IL to Is of US that
attend church regularly.
There is rnure law though in this place than
any town that have ever lived in. but / think
the least Justice A case was tried TO day out Of
which row grew, and six shooter was drawn,
out no shots fired tonight there is another in
progress from the same cause.
Since my last | have heard nothing concerning
the election Of Wise tor Governor. except what
have CLEANED from the New York Herald. which
says that Pierce thinks if Wise can get The Gov
Of Virginia. that he can get the next
Presidency. | have my doubts about either Of
them being successful. More POGO tempo
ID. A. PLECKER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
Evaporation ef Flour.

We observe in the newspapers that the mer-
chants of Richmond are importing flour from Can
ada, the reciprocity treaty recently passed. allow
ing 1t to come in free of duty. Free trade with
Canada does well enough under existing circum-
stances, but at ordinary times the farmers may
have reason to complain. The growing wheat
in all this region of country never looked better al
this season Of the year, than it does now.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

KANsAs.-Every lover of good order and of
sound principles OF government must ieeI anxious
that the late proceedings in this embryo State
may be thoroughly investigated, the guilty par
ties pointed out and such occurrences restrained
in future, if need be. by the constant presence OF
an armed force The weight Of evidence is at
present against the Missourians. who appear to
have invaded the territory of Kansas in a violent
and illegal manner, and by force of arms, threats,
and general system Of intimidation oTerawed
the actual settlers in the expression of their "pin-
ions al the ballot box. The immediate point at
issue is the question whether slavery shall OF
shall not become an restitution Of the territory
and we apprehend, that no effort will be spared
on the part OF ultraisls both North and South, IL
give the subject excited sectional aspect. but it
should be the task of those who recognise the du-
ty Of moderation to prevent the success Of these
efforts Baltimore american.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
ssMorCanza."

The attention of capitalist, is invited to the
large sale of lots in the prospective city of Nor
ganza, located at the Junction ofthe Big Sandy
and Ohio Rivers. 1t is just the point for the To-
cation Of large and important commercial and
manufacturing city and those who have money to
invest would do well to give the enterprise their
attention. A plat may be seen at this Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
Removal of tho Post Office.

The Post Office was removed on Thursday
last, to the new brick building on the old "boys
Lot, "diagonally opposite The Jail. Capt Steven
son has fitted the room up in capital STYLE with
every convenience for himself and The public, and
we presume the change will be generally accep-
table.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
Central Railroad.

The Central Railroad Company have large
number of hands busily at work laying the track
west of this place, and we presume the cars Will
run to Buffalo Gap in 4 few weeks. The track
is now completed to the new Freight Depot. and
the first load was delivered there ON Friday last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

Ronish priests. and of Mr.. Pierce's minister. (;
aud il is not improbable that they will succeed IN
constituting the next Government OF The United
States as they have already returned majority to
the new Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

TAKEN WITH HEMoRRHAaE.-Itis said that
Judge BayIy was taken with ahemorrhage whilst
addressing the people at Northumberland c. III :,
on last Monday week. Up to this time Judge -
has no opposition, and it is not likely that he will
have any-ihe American party being satisfied
with his soundness, whilst the Anti Americans
in the District have no relish for the same kettle
of 'ish" that the party attempted to serve up in
Gov Smiths District. 1t is believed that
the American Party have majority Of goo in
judge Bayly's Dislrict.-Fred Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

The sutjoined extract (says the Bedford Sentinel)
is taken from the Alexandra Sentinel Demo
cratic paper aud we commend it to the careful
attention Of those who have been guilty of that
Fearful thing-making revelations" ulwnat they
had sworn To keep involably. How different IS
the morality taught by This Democratic editor
from that which has distinguished the conduct OF
his chief. who boass that ne has obtained clan
des'in+Iy. OF course-thc secrets of the Order
II this be not '.glurying in his shame,"we can
scarcely imagine What would entile him to that
unenviable distinction
Tell NO SEcRETs.-With our ideas of the
obligations ut secrecy entered into by thoss who
become Know Nothings. We cannut encourage
any one to make revelations; 10 us it seems a
leartal thing 10 do SD. II the published oalhs be
true, and we have seen no reason TO doubt it, a
man whether in the order or whether he has left
it, should seal his lips as he values his honol
aud his s1ul = = We advise Democrats to leave
honcrahly, and preserve their honor after they
have left, by sacredIy keeping their promise and
especially their oatlis."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

PIcygsr Max IN TEE INDIANA PEYITENTTARY.
The Ripley Circuit Court. last week, sentenced
Mr.. Muir to The peniteniiary for two years, for
forging note of $50 Mr.. Muir is probably the
r,rhest man in Ripley County, Indiana 1t is
supposed his property is worth near sCo0oo.-
II has been his strife to be rich, and he will have
the honor of Dragging of being the richest man in
the peniientiary. Won't that be something OF
which to be pruud?-Iadiana Sentinel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
MIR. Flournoy and the G. 8. O. railroad.

| MIR. Flournoy and the C. & O. Railroad.
All SORTS OF unworthy means have been resort:
ed to by the Wise party to destroy Mr.. Flour
noy's popularity with the people. Different
charges have been preferred in different section.
Of the State In the East. anti-slavery sentiments
have been attributed to him AS matter Of course
and in the West, especially on the line of the
Covlngion and Ohio Railroad, he has been rep
resented as unlrendly to that great improvement.
To disprove this unfuunded and fabricated state
ment, we have been permltted by friend to
whom 1t was addressed, to make public the fol-
lowing letter from Mr.. Flournoy:
HALIFAX G. H., April IA, 1855.
Dcar ST:-l have Just received your letter,
Informing me that some of our friends are feeling
some sollcl'ude as 10 my friendship for The Gov
inston and Ohio Railroad have no hesitation
in saying. that regard the Coving!on and Ohio
Railroad as one Of the leading and MOST ImPoR-
TANT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE STATE. and shall!
certainly, if elected, favor s completion with as
much dispatch as the financial condition OF the
State will justify.
ain no lukewarm friend TO internal improve
'''~''S' -" W UVcH IIiFHul) w i''"S'N'H Sis-
TEN OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS from my ear
Hesl manhood.
am yours very truly,
THOMAS 5. FLOURNOY.
This we presume will be entirely satisfactory
to the most ardent friend of the Covington and
Ohio Road It's explicit and emphatic, and
does not admit of two constructions. Nothing
but a financial embarrassment threatening the
credit Of the State will induce Mr.. Flourn0y TO
oppose the speedy prosecution of the Convington
and Ohio Railroad, and we imagine no friend of
the work would expect him to favor it with re-
pudaton in prospect as the consequence. Mr..
Floarnoy occupies just the position in regard to
the whole subject Of internal Improvements that
a safe and judicous statesman ought 10 occupy.
His first object will be to maintain the faith and
credit of Virginia. His next, to develop all her
resources, by the speedy completion of all i'm
provement, calculated to effect this end, and a
mong these he considers the Coyington and Ohio
Railroad some Of the leading and NEST important
improvements"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTAL Mrs. Frasier.
living near BIackwell's. in this county, was en-
gagged planting poiatoes during The high wind
last Friday. in a piece of land that had some
dead trees standing, one of which was burning.
and falling suddenly, struck the woman and
her little son, WIN was assisting her. hoy about
years of age. killing the poor little lad instantly
and injurng the mother so badly, that no hopes
were entertained Of her recovery at the last &C
count We had from her. Charlottesville JEFF.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02
Acknowledgements.

we are indebted to Senator James NJ. Mason
for the Second Part of the Exploration OF the
Valley Of the Amazon, By Lieuls Herndon and
Sibbou, which he will plesse aceep. our thanks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

II. A. Wise says Virginia ''ias an iron chain
of mountains running through her centre, which
God has placed there 10 milk the clouds. and he
the source of her silver rivers" Milking the
clouds to make silver rivers beats the Durh,m.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

Know NOTHING STRENGTH.-The New Or
leans Creole says: From sources Of informa-
ton upon which we may rely, We are induced TO
believe that the strength Of the American party
in Maine is above 10000; New Hampshire. II
coo; Massachusetts, $1,000; Vermont, $4,000
Connecticut, 10000; Rhode Island. 1000 !;
New York, 10000; New Jersey. 5.0O0 Del
aware. 900; Pennsylvania, $4,000; Dis
triet OF Columbia, 1000; East Virginia, 53,OOo;
West Virginia, 900 voters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

Messrs. James b. Dormdn and james g. Pax
ton have obtained the certificate of one Mr.. Over
Moore 10 the fact that Mr.. Bealt promised before
his (Beale's) nomination, to vote for MIR. Wise
Is this the same
"Owcn Moore who ran sway =.
Owing more than he could pay!''
We ask for information, as some persons may
be interested in his whereabouts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-05-02

LATE From HAv;EA.-The steamship Isabel
at Charleston brings Havana dates TO The 10Th
ult. The most important item is that instead OF
being engaged in sinking Spanish cruisers or
batterng down the Moro. Commodore McCanley
occupied seat in the Captain Generals carriage
and had been invited to grand banquet. a re-
port was also current that the Commodore had et-
i;cted with the Captain General a settlement OF
The difficulties between the United States and Gu
ha. This. if true at all, can only have reference
to the immediate point Of interference with ouT
commerce by Spanish cruisers which was enirus-
ted to Conmodore McCaulry for settlement
We may imagine TO some extent, the immense
disgust with which this intelligence will be re-
c-ived by the Washington Union and other fill
buster presses