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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

Vuv FevrR PAMc.-"A Citizen Of Norfolk"
writes to the RcbHoud Wing preference to the
Sa-,L and cruel measures adopid to prevent the
s' Of yelb% fever lie sys: The bold
sp 1'om,Odsr Ithe US. troopsat Old Point, be
y." oor, enced the crusade, and our citizens
iav,o' a in off at the point Of the bayonet.-
WaGpt( has forbidden the stsamer to come inside
tS'tthe Ear. Three brave magistrates of Isle of
Witt undertake to prohibit qur landing in their
CAVITY Suffolk repels us-on Friday the boat
lpm Norfolk was met at City Point by procla-
nation from Petersburg, that after that day none
should land, aud that those then generously per-
mItted to come on shore should quit their city IN
IL hours. What matters it if the helpless wo-
men and children thus cruelty driven out shook
VI the dust of their ci;y against them2 Peters
burg sells aNoiher bale Of goods. From Rich
mOnd the boat is no longer allowed To run to Nor
folk. Gentlemen, are we u be leperS who found
Have you no compassion on your brethren? Are
we TO understand that when disease breaks out in
4 city of Virginia its people are all to be destroy
ed? fs1, uetter far Surround US with rampant
and batter US with your cannon so long as one
atone remains upon another, or a man remains a
live" Yet all experience proves that yellow fe-
Yer is not contagious. and it has never prevailed
~ places remote from the sea. The panic. how
ever, has subsidized, and citizens of Norfolk and
Portsmouth, flying from the pesti!e &c, are now
treated with more hospitality than at first The
Petersburg Express denies the charge against that
city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
THE presidsnt,s visit.

President Pierce accompanied by his wife, we
like that old word ARRIVED in this place on Thurs
day last, by the Central Railroad. He was re-
ceived at the Depot by the Mayor and Com
mittee appointed by the Common Council, and
conveyed to the Virginia Hotel in the carriage Of
the Hon. A. H. H. Stuart. A number of citizens
dined with him in the afternoon, and several ad-
dresses were made in response to sentiments Of
fered. The President has the manners of an un-
assuming, affable gentleman. The next day he
departed for the Springs in company with Senator
Mason, who met him here. He will be absent
from Washington about ten days. Mrs. Pierce
will remain longer in the mountains, for the bene-
fit of her health, which is somewhat impaired
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
The elections.

In Kentucky the Americans have elected their
Governor, six of the ten Congressman, and
larre majority of both branches of the Legsla-
ture. The Congressman elected are: Burnett,
Dem. Campbell, X, N; w. L. Underwood, K.
N: Talbot, Dem; Jewett, DEM; Elliott,
Dem. H. Marshall, K. N; A. K. Marshall, K.
n; Cox, K. N; Swope, K. n. The last dele
CATION consisted of five Wings and five Democrats.
In Tennessee, johnson, Democrat, is elected
Governor by about 1000 majority. The Congress
sional delegation stands five Americans, one
Wing, and four Democrats Gen. Cullom was
defeated in the 4th District. The last delegation
comprised six Wings and four Democrats. The
Americans have small majority i'll both branch
es of the Legislature.
In Alabama, Winston, Democrat, has been re-
elected Governor, and the Democrats have
large majority in the Legislature. The Demo
Gratis have elected FIVE members of Congress, and
the Americans two, including the well-known
VIM. r. Smith In the last Congress the Dem
ocrats had six members and the Wings one.
In North Carolina, where Congressman only
were elected, the Americans have three and the
Democrats five. In the last Congress there were
five Democrats and three Wings, Wing having
been elected in the 4th District through the dis
sensons of the other party. The members elect
ed are Paine, Reade and Puryear, Americans ;
and Rufin, Winsow, Branch and Clingman,
Democrats.
These results are far from indicating total
rout of the Know Nothings. They have elected
about half the members of Congress in Kentucky,
Tennessee, North Carolina and Alabama. The
Washington correspondent of the New York
Courier saws: "The distinct Know Nothing
strength in the House will be sixty eight or sew
enty votes, without counting the six Wing mem
hers from Missouri. No party will have major
ity in the House. OF those thus far elected the
Know Nothings and Wings together have l4l
and the Democrats 60"
Elections have yet to be held this year in
twelve States, and in four Of them Representa-
tives to Congress are to be chosen, viz; Georgia
October LIST, Louisiana and Mississippi Novem-
Der 5th, and Maryland November 7th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS OF SOUTH CARO-
LINA.-The Agricultural Convention Of South
Carolina recently in session at Columbia, in their
address. present disheartening picture of the
Agricultural interests of the State. The Com
mittee who originated the report say
''Your Committee would earnestly bring to the
attention Of this Convention the mOurniul fact that
the interest heretofore taken by citizens in A
gricultural improvement has become stationary
that our old fields are enlarging, our homesteads
have been decreasing feariully in numbers, and
cur energetic sons are annually seeking the rich
and fertile lands of the Southwest upon which
they imagine that treble the amount of profits can
be made upon capital, than upon our own Soils
Nor is this all. We are not only losing some Of
our most energetic and useful citizens to supply
the bone and sinew Of other States, but zee are
losing Our stare population, ,0hich is The s ,gealh
of the State. Our stocks of hogs, horses, mules
and cattle are diminishing in size and decreasing
in number, and our purses are being strained tor
the last cent to supply their places from the North
western States"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST &c, 1855.
RetnlIntorv Measures.

We publish in another column communication
from a highly respectable merchant OF this county
recommending retaiatory measures against the
North on account of injuries inflicted upon South
ern citizens travelling in that quarter While we
feel great respect for the writer, and number him
among our personal friends, we can not concur IN
his views. The Scnth certainly has heavy cause
of complaint against the North, but we have lit
tie faith in the efficacy of any means Of redress
outside of the laws passed in pursuance OF the
Constitution, and administered by the regular au-
thorties. When any formal system OF retaliation
has to be resorted to, we may as well prepare for
speedy dissolution of the Union, to which it will
undoubtedly lead. Many conservative men would
probably be driven into the ranks of the adverse
ry, and the end be fastened on.
We submit to our friend, also, whether his
plan is not little unjust in confounding the in
nOcent with the guilty. This will appear, we
think, by reference 10 the recent occurrence at
Philadelphia. A band of free negrooo, leL by
single fanatical white man, forcibly abducted the
slaves of Southern gentleman passing through
the city; the courts have the matter in hand a
grand jury has indicted the principal offender and
there is every reason to believe that he will be du
ly punished. This is, in brief, the history of the
transaction so far. 1t does not appear that the
people Of Philadelphia, at least any considera-
Die portion Of them, defend or approve the conduct
of Williamson; yet if we undertake to visit upon
the whole city the crime of one man, the innocent
will suffer and The guilty perhaps escape. We
have not understood that the merchants Of Phila-
delpha were in any degree accessory to the out
rage, and we can perceive no propriety in holding
them responsible for it.
We, nevertheless, desire in every proper way
to encourage country merchants to lay in their sup
plies in the cities of Virginia; but our chief mo-
tive is that great law of Nature, and of Religion,
which requires every man to prefer his own fam
lily or community to another. There is no reason
why our merchants should go abroad for goods
when they might just as well procure them within
our own limits. Nor is there any good reason
that we know of why many articles of manufac-
ture imported into the State should not be made
in the midst of US. Our people are dependent up
on others for many of the simplest articles of COM
mon use the State is exhausted of its money to
obtain them, and its wealth diminished. A JUS
hfable selfshness, therefore, makes us wish to
deal at home, as much as possible. The same
principle causes us to deprecate any movement
tending to dissolution Of the Union,whOse bless
ings are manifold and obvious, notwithstanding
the wrongs which we occasionally suffer at the
hands of Northern people, We would not aggra-
Yate the evil and widen the breach, but wait a
while longer, hoping for better times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

INVASION OF MExIco.-The mails from Texas
bring accounts of the organization of military
force within the United States in aid of the re-
volution in Northern Mexico. The San Antonio
Ledger of the 2Sth ult, contains letter from its
correspondent dated at Leona river on the 18th
of July detailing ''the movements Of the auxiliary
force intended for the overthrow ofthe Santa Anna
Government in Mexico and the Establishment of
Government favorable to lie interests of Texas"
The first part of the expedition arrived at that
place on the 9Th ultimo, land men were said TO be
coming in hourly in great numbers; and to be en-
pected in great anxiety on the other side of the
river. The party was expected to cross within
five days; that is to say, about the Oath ultimo.
They are under the command of Capt. w. r..
Henry, late OF the Texas volunteers. This Capt.
Henry in an address to the people of Texas announ
ces the purpose of himself and his companions ''to
engage In the revolution now existing IN the
Mexican Republic to displace the far famed Santa
Anna and establish new republican form of gov
ernment-a Government more favorable to the
interests of Texas, enlightened in its views, and
10Th The final attention of ertending the proud
american eagle orer its protection" The pro-
clamation to the Mexicans, published alongside
of the other in the same paper, talks much more
mildly than that destined for the Texans. 1t does
not have word about extending the American
eagle over Mexico, but declares the wish to see
the Mexicans govern themselves. This same fill
buster captain short time since, offered his ser
vices TO the Mexican governor of Chihuahua, prof
fering the aid of his company and himself, fully
armed to chastise the savage enemies of Mexico
The Governor distTusted bis intentions and reject
ed his offer,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
Thn ouestion settled.

The Washington Sentinel thinks the American
party are responsible for the Louisville riots any
how. 1t says:
"But in any aspect of the subject, and no mat
ter what the particular facts ofthe case may be,
the Know Nothings are to blame. 1ney mao a. 40
business to get up party to encourage and sum
ulate war between races"
To be surel and the Sentinel has judicial au-
thority for it's opinion, A story is told ola Rock
ingham County Court in olden time, which, II
true, settles the point. Lawyer Jones was the
great man IL these parts at that day, and on one
occasion, while engaged in trial with Judge
Holmes, then young man, as opposing counsel
became very profane. The Court had to main
tain its dignity, but could not think OF furnishing
the kings Attorney" So after grave consul
tation the Presiding Justice announced that /
Mister Holmes did not quit making Mister Jones
curse and swear they would send him to jail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
Advertisement Extraordinnrx.

A friend hands US the following advertisement
clipped from that omrium gatherun,, the New
York Herald. We give the advertiser the ben
eft of our columns, gratis, in consideration of his
extreme candor and desperate situation
A N INTERNAL RASCAL, having been on
IN a spree for the last three weeks, has come to
the conclusion to reform. Any one desiring his
services in the dry goods, goods, or to do with
any other goods, will confer favor by keeping
me out of the Penitentiary, Can make myself
generally useful at anything, not afraid of work
aged &c, with good address. stand 5 feet g.
long enough to fly round to the interest of my en-
ployer. Address E. P, Herald office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

LOUISVILLE Rlor.-The City Councils Of
Louisville have passed resolutions declaring that
the foreign population provoked the recent riots
by deeds of violence and bloodshed. They have
appointed committee to inquire into the condl-
ton and necessities of the families made desti-
tute by the outbreak, and rejected resolution to
pay for the property destroyed. The owners of
the houses burned must, therefore, loose them,
unless they can recover damages by suits at law.
This action of Councils appears to have been the
cause of the resignation Of several of the members
of the Councils Elections have been ordered to
fill the vacancies. 1t is not probable, however,
that the action of the Councils in regard TO COM
pensauon for property destroyed will be acquiesced
in, as the principle has been abundantly esiab-
ished that city is responsible for damages com
mitted by mob which the authorities failed to
restrain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
"Nascitur non Fit.u

Poets are said to be born, not made, and SO of
Democrats, according to the Washington Sentinel.
That paper says: "lndeed, it is not every one
who desires to be Democrat that can be so.-
The capability of being Democrat is gift con-
ferred upon mortas by the Creator, profusely it is
true, but yet not upon ALL" This is bad news
for aspiring politicians. There's no use in trying
Hard case However much some may desire
they cant..be Democrats. Small pOx may be com.
municated by incubation, but d. mocracy must
come in the natural way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
The Institution of the Donf and Dumb
and the blind.

We are requested to state that there are sever
al vacancies in this Institution, particularly in the
Blind Department, which it is desirable shall be
filled by the lst of October, the commencement
of the next session. The ages for the admission
of pupils are for Deaf Mues from IL to 25; for
the Blind from 10 to ID for males, and from to
IL for females, or at the discretion of the Board Of
Visitors or Executive Committee.
The parents or guardians of deaf-mute or blind
children throughout the State, who may desire
such children to enjoy the great advantages of the
Institution and who are unable to bear the ex-
pense in whole or in part of their education and
maintenance should make application to DR.. J. e.
Merrilat, Principal.
0a-The papers Of the State are requested to give
the above prominent insertion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

INCIDENT OF THE FEvER.-About 2 O'Clock
last Sabbath stranger carrying an oll-cIoih bag
in his hand, was seen staggering in Main street,
opposite Bank, it was supposed from the effect of
liquor but on turning into the entry to go up a
flight Of stairs TO Dr. Constable's Office, he Tell,
and in less then s minutes expired. Upon en-
quiry it appeared that he was one of several
boarders at house which had been closed and he
was LETT In it sick with the fever, without atlen-
dance or necessaries of any kind that in the last
stage of the disease, when the victim is Knocked
with the deceptive Consciousness of returning
health, he went out in order to procure permit
to 90 to the hospital bat had just strength to
reach the spot mentioned when ne became exhaust
ed. and death closed the scene. His name, we
learn, was Stapleton,-and Irshman, bout z
years in the country; and had been employed in
the navy yard. In somewhat more than an hour
he was taken away in hearse tor interment.--
.Nortois Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

How Nav YoRK IS FED.-An elaborate re-
po:t has Just been submitted to the Councils Of
New York which contains SOne statements of in
terest From it we learn from Norfolk, Va, there
arrived eight hundred and eighty barrels peas,
six thousand quarts strawberries, and other pro-
duce, in a single week, besides three thousand
five hundred barrels produce at a single trip of a
steamer, that arrives at this port twice a week;
that over the Camden and AmbOy Railroad, no
less than four Thousand FIVE hundred and sixty
eight barrels, and one hundred and sixty bags
green peas were brought in five days; that seven
thousand three hundred and fifty barrels of pota-
toes, and FIVE thousand three hundred and forty
FIVE boxes tomatoes had been received from Ber-
muda up to the 9TH of June during the season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
The Fever at Norfolk and portsmouth.

All the late reports from Norfolk and Ports
mouth eencur in stating that there is no abate-
ment in the ravages of yellow fever in those
cities. Ata public meeting in Washington City
last week, MI Miles Myers, of Norfolk, gave a
vivid account of the distress which prevailed in
both places. He said =
Business was entirely suspended and an indie
scribable panic prevailed. The stores were clos
ed, streets silent, and nearly all who could had
deserted both places. The fever was raging to
an alarming extent al Portsmouth, spreading over
the entire city. No accurate calculation could
be made of its ravages. Those who were sick
suffered not only from want Of attendance, but the
comforts and necessares of life could not be pro-
cured for them, whilst persons in health were ac-
tually starving not being able 10 procure food
Both cities were completely shut out from the
world. Communication or intercourse could be
had with 70 part of the surrounding county,
Nearly or quite ten thousand souls have gone off
every possible means OF conveyance was availed
of; leading object seemed to be to get away land
great difficulty was experienced in landing
The shores of the river and Chesapeake Bay
were lined with human beings of all ages, sexes,
and colors. At many places they were refused
permission TO land. No pen or language can give
any thing like an approachabe idea Of the panic,
which, in the speakers opinion, was carried 10 an
unnecessary degree. Those in health were really
suffering more than the sick for want of food
They had money enough for present purposes, but
nothing TO eat. Stores, warehouses, and other
places containing provisions had been locked up
and deserted He suggested, therefore, that i'm
mediate aid be rendered by sending down flour,
meat, sugar, and other articles from Baltimore"
Money has been raised in Richmond, Peters
bnrg, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York, and provisions forwarded for the relief
of the sufferers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

UxAccouNrABLE.-Acco to letter re-
ceiyed in I,ynchburg, from highly respectable
source, says the Virginian, neighbOrhOod no; far
from Scottsville has beeen thrown into great eX-
element and CONSERVATION by the following re-
markable phenomenon: About II o'clock every
day rocks commence falling and flying in every
direction around certain negro quarter, and con-
time until about O'Clock in the evening. The
negroes have, in consequence, had to abandon the
houses. A party Of gentlemen had lett Scots
vile to investigate the matter. A minister who
had been present vouches for the accuracy of the
statement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
A Week Later from Europe.

The steamer America arrived at Halifax on the
18th with dates from London and Liverpool to
the 4th instant.
The Queen of Great Britain had sent message
to Parliament asking additional provision for the
war, which resulted in the Chancellor of the Elk
chequer proposing the issue OF seven million
pounds sterling Of Exchequer bills
Lord Palmerston, in reply to question in Par
lament touching The British enistments in the
United States said that in order TO prevent all
possibility of misunderstanding with the United
States the British Government had stopped enlist
ing at Halifax.
The offers for the new French loan amount TO
three hundred and six million francs.
The latest India mail exhibits no improvement
in Chinese affairs. The insurgents had recently
met with some reverses, but they were supposed
to be only temporary.
There is nothing important from the seat OF
war. The latest dates from the Crmea the 29th
July) announce continued preparations for grand
expedition. All the vessels of the fleet were
assembled at Kamiesch. The new siege OF
Sebastopol commenced on the 2Sth of July,
and every thing was being prepared with a
view to general action in some fifteen days from
that time. The Russians had succeeded in es-
tabIishing new rifle pits in front Of the French
sappers.
There was a report at Paris that the French
Government had official notification of the bonn
bardment of the Redan and Ma lakoff forts; and,
per contra, it was telegraphed from London tc
Liverpool at noon on the 4th instant that the
siege of Sebastopol was about to be raised, and al
so that communication of startling interest n ad
been received from Germany by the Western
Powers.
In the Baltic the movements of the Allied
squadrons had been unimpOrtant.
| In the Sea of Azoff the Allies were progressing
with their Notifications.
Accounts from Constantnople say that Scham
vi had descended from the mountains and caused
retrogade movement in the Russian army before
Kars.
The Viceroy of Egypt was negotiating with
the Bedou ms to serve in the Crimea.
Rumors were in circulation that Spain woulc
send contingent to the Crimea, but it is consld
cred doubtful 1t was also reported that in con
sderation for this contingent she would ask for
territorial guarantee including Cuba.
Private adyices have been received from LON
hardy, Italy, indicating that important events ar
nearly ripe there, and 'xciting news may shortl
be expected from that quarter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

IrALY.-Ne learn from the intelligent cores
pendent of the Newark Advertiser, that the sew
era Austrian garriSons in Italy have been rein
forced by 10000 troops from Vienna. The peo-
pie are said to have lost all faith in Mazzini's
proclamations, and no sensible man in Italy be-
lieves it possible to accomplish anything for her
at present, except through the orderly develop
uent Of Sardinia, although dozen young men
have been arrested at tavern near the frontiers
Of Modena for plotting treason" The proposed
Italian league between Naples, Tuscany Parma,
NIodena and Austria, as representing Lombardy
Cor mutual aid, has been checkmated by the inter
position Of the Western Powers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
StnnnfOn.

TIE Richmond Dispatch OfFriday says; "Peo-
pie in search of health and pleasure may go tar
Their than Stanton aud fare worse. We recon-
mend visitors to the West to give that place
trial. There are excellent hotels and boarding
houses there, and the place is as healthy as any
other in the United States" We endorse all that
the Dispatch says, and thank our friend for the
paragraph Notwithstanding the recent exis-
tence of Small Pox here, there have been fewer
deaths this season than usual. That disease dis
appeared entirely week or two ago, and the
general health of the place is excellent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

Coon SIeNs.-Ex Governor Hunt, of New
York, has written a strong letter against the fu-
sionst movement in the North. All the abolition
organs are down upon him, as they are upon Mr. :.
Dickinson on account of his letter approving the
Know Nothing platform on the slavery question.
The N. Y. Times says this letter is symptomatic
ola union between the Hard Shells and Know
Nothlngs. In Vermont the old Wings have held
a convention and declared their opposition to the
Seward League.