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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

The steamer Atlantic brings the news ofanotf-
er flare up in the British Cabinet, and rdmor OF
the resignation of Lord John Russell. The pre-
vious steamer brought the report OF debate IN
Parliament, in which Lord John was handled
pretty roughly by several speakers, and also the
Times newspaper containing scorchlng article
upon the same subject.
Lord John Russell, as our readers know, was
the English ambassador at the late Vienna Con-
ference, and, it was rumored, acceded TO the
terms of peace proposed by Austria, as also did
the French Envoy The British Cabinet, how
ever, of which Lord John was then member,
rejected the proposition and influenced the French
Government 10 adopt the same policy. The
French Envoy Immediately resigned, but the Eng
lishman held On to office.
Repeated attempts have been made BY the par
ty in Parliament opposed to the war, to obtain
from Lord John some explanation of his course at
Vienna, but without success until recently. MIR.
Miner Gibson finally obtained from his Lordship
public confirmation of all the rumors which had
been ahoat. Thereupon, Mr.. Golden made vi
client onslaught upon Lord John, who, he said,
'had really abdicated his character for conssten-
cy by retaining his seat in the Cabinet under such
circumstances, while he had struck at the very
foundation of all confidence in public men, and
rendered it impossible to carry on the system of
representative government" Mr. Roebuck ex-
pressed similar views, and accused the noble
Lord before the the Commons of England of
gross dereliction of duty" Mr.. Disraeli said the
House had been informed that Lord John Russell
had arrived at pacific solution, but his solution
had not been accepted by the Cabinet, which was
therefore divided upon the question of peace or
war A member of the Cabinet having publicly
recognised the fact that peace could be made, how
could they carry OIL war which, by their own
admission, was perfectly unnecessary? Lord
Palmerston and Sir G. Gray defended the conduct
of Lord John Russell.
The Times intimates that Lord John refused
to make the explanation while the allies appear
ed TO prosper, but since they have experienced
the dark side of war there is no rashness in the
confession Of peaceful wishes.
On the 18Th ult., as we learn by the Atlantic,
Sir Buwer Lytton moved that the conduct of the
Minister and his continuance in Office shave
shaken the confidence which the country should
place in those to whom the adninisra ton Of
public affairs are entrusted" Just before the
steamer left telegraphic dispatch was received
at Liverpool, stating that Lord John had resigned,
aud total disruption of tho Cabinet may thus
have beer prevented
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

A Nom1HirIoN observation-disclosures mass
meetings Of the American party have been held
in Cincinnati, Columbus and other places in o.
bio for the purpose Of repndiatng The nomination
of S. P Chase for Governor The Cincinnati
gathering, says the Times, was the largest that has
taken place. in that city for many years. The fol-
lowing, which is one OF the resolutions adopted,
will show the temper Of the meeting:
''Resolred, That we continue to maintain aspar-
amount in Importance, and never TO be ignored,
the well known principles Of the American party,
among which is devotion to the Union, and un-
ceasing hostility to its enemies. be they the null
lifers Of the South, or the Abolitlonists of the
North"
The principal speaker was Judge johnson who
denounced Chase as being associated with VIII
son, Giddings, &C., in the cause Of abolltlonlSIn
and disunion.
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Anotller secret sooletr.


A few days ago, while passing down one Of
our streets, we encountered party Of gentlemen
who gave US piece of intelligence which star
tied us no little. They informed Us of the exist
ence in our midst of another secret society, COM
posed entirely of ladies. Whether this society is
designed to operate against the Know Nothings
or the Sag NIGHTS, we did not learn; but crcum-
stances induce US to suspect that the members feel
special luminosity towards the Odd-Fello,cs.-
The society is strictly secret-no lady ever ack-
nowledges herself member, and to charge one
with belonging to it, would be regarded as NOR
tai insult. We do not suspect single member,
and therefore cannot be accused of personality in
this notice. The members, we are told, have no
regular-place Of meeting, but nevertheless man
age to get together very often, and have signs and
passwords which are understood by all the initia-
ted. Some of the signs are similar to those said
to be used by the dark lantern sci, 'but we infer
from their practices that the new order has no
sympathy with the former. Their principal GER
emony for instance, is performed in manner de-
cidedly foreign, having been adopted from the
Chinese. The members assemble around small
vessel filed with dark colored powder,and with
little 'chop sticks" dip in, and convey the curl
GUS repast to their mouths. We should think
spoons would be more convenient.
This is about all we know in reference to the
matter. The horror our infOrmants expressed,
however, has excited our fears, lest the order,
which is now, probably, few in number, should
increase and become formidable. Perhaps Gov
ernor Wise, who is death upon secret societies,
could do something to arrest the evil
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

RAGLAN AND Scorr.-If Republics are un-
grateful, England is not to her military men,
Lord Raglan dies in the Crimea, without accom-
plishing the purpose for which he was sent, in
the midst Of disaster and caamities, with the past
almost vain, and the future well nigh hopeless
The news reaches England and Parliament forth
with votes pension Of 81 900 to his widow, and
another of double the amount to the inheri!or OF
his title for two generations. General Scott, bur-
dened with success and victory in the Mexican
war, honored by the title of the "Grea. Pacifica-
tori for preventing war with England, covering
his country with glory, and adding millions 10 The
national wealth has thus far received only the tes-
tirnonial Of medal. After eight years, Congress
grants him new military rank, and the govern
ment encounters penny-wise difficulty about
the pay, to which it entities hiIn.-Rochestsr "
iuef;cG7l
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From Europe.
The steamer Atlantic arrived on the 18th
bringing Sevastopol dates Of July l4lh.
ministerial crisis had occurred in England
caused by ord Inhn Erssall,s enliEncalinG ex:

Inc steamer Atlantic arrived on the 18th,
bringing Sevastopol dates Of July 18th
A ministerial crisis had occurred in England,
caused by Lord John RusselPs eqaiyocaIing ez-
PLANTATION OF his conduct at Vienna. Sir Edward
Bulwer Lytton had moved that Ministry CON
tanning Lord John Russell was unworthy Of pub,
nc confidence, which being sustained, II was e;2
pecied that Lord palmerston would either throw
Lord John Russell overheard, dissolve Parliament
or himself resign. TIE Propagation of Parliament
would take place on the l4th of August, unless
sooner dissolved
A despatch was received at the moment of the
steamers departure stating that Lord Joha Rus
sell Undersigned.
Accounts of the crops in all parts of England
are favorable.
Queen Victoria's visit to Paris is fixed for Au-
gust the 7th.
Sebastopol has been again subjected to two days
bombardment without any result. The Allies
were now erecting immense works against the
Maakoif and Redan. but the Russians were re-
plying TO these demonstrations by the erection OF
equally formidable works behind and command
ing these deiences Another general assault was
anticipated.
The cholera was decreasing, and the health Of
the allied armies was more satisfactory
The Russians made sorie on the night OF the
9TH on the works in front of the Niamelon, but
effected nothing.
From the Baltic, it is stated that the fleets con-
tinued their cruising, destroying exposed property
on the coast and on The White sea.
Rumors are published in the papers Of a danger
Gus instruction in Russian Siberian Regiment !;
also, of a change in the Russian cabinet.
The British ship Antelope bombarded and des-
troyed the town Of Oldtown, Oalabar.
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The APPOINTMENT or THE POSTMASTER GEN
ERAL.-Mr. Barrngef has written letter, to
Judge Ellis, in which be says:-"You are mis-
taken as to the purport of the remarks made to
me by the representative of the Pope at Madrid.
1t was mol that he knew beforehand that Mr..
Campbell would be appointed, and as member
of the Catholic Church, or that he knew anything
about it before the appointment was actually made.
What have said, and ,phat lrepcat is, that be
fore had any certain ne,os Of the formation of
The Cabinet, and ,ghile It's constitution ,ras still
in doubt, and the subject Of conjecture in the pub
lie mind at Madrid, lie told me that Mr.. Caap-
bell aras appointed, and that he pas Catholic.
acllich ,gaS tke first information had Of eitker
fact"
| Mr. Ellis thinks this letter establishes the
charge that there was IN understanding that the
Catholic vote should be given 10 Gen. Pierce and
divers public Offices should be given by Gen.
Pierce to the Catholics Hoargues lhatit is against
all probability that the Pope's Nuncio at Madrid
should have received the news from the United
States in advance of the u. S. Minister and 9TH
citizens OF Madrid and that therefore he must
have received "this extraordinary information mot
only in advance of the mails, but in advance Of
the appointment"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

THE END OF FILIBUsTERIsM.-Central A
merican fiibusterism has gone the way of Cuba
flibustersm, and this mode Of "enlarging the area
of freedom" will hardly again be resorted to with
prospect of success. Col. Kinney with his cor
pora's guard Of adventures wrecked and disc'n,
fitted, if he reaches Central America at all VIII
only do So in sine to learn that his colleague
Waller has been defeated and fed, closing his
unlawful enterprise with an actoipiracy in siezlng
a vessel in which he escaped. With all the dar'
inc that has characterized Walker in lis various
raids on the rights of others it would scarcely have
been a cause Of regret ifthe Ncaraguan authorities
had seized him and by the only law which he &C
knowlcdges put it out of his power to interfere
with them hereafter. The romance and herosm
of filibusterism is now estimated att proper value
and the summary execution Of those canghl in such
pursuits will scarcely hereafter afford ground Tor
the manufacture Of the smallest sample.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
Price OF wheat.

The Richmond Wing is great upon all cues,
tons relating to the price of wheat and the crops
generally. Last year when wheat was selling at
ST As, and Efforts seemed to be making to reduce
the price still lower, the Wing insisted that the
average price during the year would be 81 W, and
it afterwards rose to So ~ in Richmond. At pre-
sent there is something ola panic in the wheat
and -four market. and prices have fallen very
much but the Wing urges farmers not to be frlghis
ened, and predicts rise before long. This Opln-
ion is based upon the belief that the crop in this
country was not as abundant as is generally sup
posed, and that crops iu Europe will be short
The last foreign arrival, however, reports good
prospect for all kinds Of grain in Engla and
France. In view Of the uncertainty there Is only
me safe rule for farmers-to sell whenever their
wants require it, and they can get prices that will
pay for their labor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

FRoM SALT L.xE.-Adyices from Salt Lake
TO June 6 state that the prospect Of breads.ufs
in the Valley arc quite gloomy, and that The
grasshoppers are destroying the crops to an alarm
ing extent, causing the people to feel greatly dis
Outraged. The nearest point froH, which they
can procure Supplies is San Bernardino. eight
hundred miles distant. 1t is feared there will be
great deal Of suffering this winter, as the emf
grafton from the east, already on the road TO the
Lake, is very large. A party of twelve arrived
at St. Louis on the 4th on their way 10 the
States. They cape over the Northern route ,hav-
ing crossed the mountains in the latter part of A
pril. They had fine weather during the journey,
and report fifty men on the road, and that from
six hundred to one thousand will return over
the overland route this season. There was
no overland emigration cn the route TO California
and Oregon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

INDIAN OUTRAGEs.-ln Texas, in more than
one instance lately, the crimes and depfedatons
attributed 10 Indians have been traced to bands OF
disguised white men, who had taken that means
of effecling their schemes OF murder and roOD!ng
II the Government would direct more OF It's eh9I's
To the protection of Indians from the restless
whites. we should find less cause OF complaint a
gainst them. Trained to seek revenge tor the
Injuries they suffer, the Indians are first excited
to retaliate the evils inflicted on them, and are
then punished fer crimes for which in truth Trey
are scarcely Justly accountable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

AUSTRIA AND THE PoLEs.-The Emperor Of
Austria seems, for the first tine since his accea-
sion to the throne, eager to ingratiato himself
with the Poles On his journey Of inspection in
Ga!icia he had the Prince Lubumirski and Count
Adam Potocki-both Of them compromised, and
even imprisoned ia lSl9-invited to his table
This is TO be taken Us a counter demonstration TO
Louis NapoIeon's and Lord Paimerston's deluslye
attempts to make use OF the Polish eXiles. Still
Lord Pamerston and Lord John Russell have
both made clean breast of it, openly declaring
in Parliament that they can hold out no promise
Whatever to Poland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
Executors Sale of
E2o.a nmd Personal Property.

pursuance of the last will and testament of Martha
L Ewin decd viii offer al public sale On the prerni.
scs on Friday The 3lst day u august two several
Tracts Of Land The Farm which The deceased re-
Sided supposed to contan about ESQ AcREs i is situa-
led about mile below iddlebr0o. in Augusta county,
Va adjoining the lands OF HenIy iish Hess, and Glib
there are about l2G Acres cleared the balance well
tnbcrcd and soil the first qgaity. There are about
% Acres of MEADOW on Bac'. Creek, which runs
through the Land and two neYeT-iaEng SPRINGS near
the house The impToy consist Of IJyO Loo
DTVELLINGS, Barn, Stable, Smoke hoGse, &c
This is a very desirable Farm.
Tar OTHER TRAcT contains about 21O Acres, ~ A.
crcs cleared and the balance hca sy mbared, adoin-
ing the furnace tract The quality Of the soil IS very
rood and lies well. There are no improvements On
hi; Farm part Of Back Creek rams through IT.
and Spring of excellent water near where inc I'M
movements were and TO any person wishing 10 lhyest
money in Lands there many inducements cs:ered.
TERgIS.-Onc fourth in hand, and me Daiance IN
three equal annual payments, and the balance OF inc
purchase money well secured by lein on the Land
Possession given on the day OF SALE retaining 'he pf'
Iegc of securing any crop growing on the lends.
On the same day and same place WIZ oler 'ne fe
sonaI ProDer belonging TO the estate OF the deceased
consisting of Feather Beds, Bedding, &C., Household
and Kitchen Furniture, Eight-day Clock, small lot
of Bacon, some Oats and Hay, 3T7T.SSA
ErsA COWS and 3 HOGS, and other Ct.
sss;i articles too tedious TO enumerate -
---6Aszs- TEaMs.-12 months credit, purchasers
giving bond with good security. Sale will commence AZ
- WASHINGTON swooPE, sr Ex'or
of Martha Ewn, deed, with the will annexed
Aug. !, 1e55.--tds.-ViEd. copy.
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Died.

On Tuesday morning last, CaAHLEs McGUFFlS, Of
this place
In Charlottesville Friday last, Of disease Of tho
heart. Dr. JoHS b. GARRETT formerly Of this place.
In Charlottesville Thursday night last, ofypho;d
fever, Dir. ADAM a. KEBLIHGER, of the mercantile
firm of VIM. NJ III. s A. Keblngcr.
On the 18th inst, FRAgRLrS McCvg, infant son Of
May u. and Martha G.. Craig, aged nloaihs.
''Suer little children TO come unto me, aad forbid
them not, for Of such is the kingdom CT heaven.
At the residence Of her husband in Bgdgewater, on
"Wednesday the 18th inst, after protracted illness,
Mrs. ISABELLA FRANCES, consort Of Felix T. Sheets,
and daughter OF p A. Clarke Esq, OF cua Crawford,
aged 3 years, month and days.
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CuRyosrr,Es OF Parry po, J., :,

CURIoslTrEs OF PARTY PoLIrcs-,VHar
WE Com9G TO AFTER Mr. Bolts. of Virginia.
and Captain John Tyler had slept together under
the same blanket, it was thought remarkable
change on the part Of Mr.. Bolts that he should
declare war upon Captain TYLER. and solemnIv
swear to '.head him or de-" But greater chan.
ges than this from affection to animosity. from fra
iernity to isicufs, are coming of, as the South
ern August elections draw nigh. For example.
Prentice, of the Louisville Journal. has onnrrelI.
ed with son Of Henry Clay. The former is a
Know Nothing the latter made speech AGAINST
the Order. and forthwith the Journal bounced
upon Mr. G. about his dead father and pile of
old lumber. The rupture was brought to the
critical point OF the''lie circumstartal" Whett.
er it is happily cooled down with the late cheat
ed term" we cannot say. In Tennessee. as will
appear from an extract which we give to-day,
General Gideon j. Pillow and Major Andrew
Jackson Donaldson, have inierchangcd the s.lic d.
rect" and other belligerent compliments, inclu-
dnra sortie or Two from the hero of Chepultepec.
Look. too, at the Russian war sort of feeling
subsisting between Mr.. Dickinson of New York,
and Mr.. Marcy, after all the hard battles they
have fought together, side by side. Such are the
ruinous consequences amung friends and brethren,
ofa faithless and treacherous administration
Truly have we fallen upon evil times. Prentice
against Clay. Pillow fighting Donaldson. Who
comes neXt?-N. Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
House and Let for Sale

T HAVE for sale privately npicdmont, Auglstaconn-
| ". an excellent DIVIsLLING HOUSE. Dairy,
Smoke house. Stable, Corn Crib, &C., all new frame
buildings. Il is good situation for Wagon-inakes or
Boot ard Shoe maker, there is neither IN circle oil
six miles. n not sot privately by tle 2ja day Of dg,
gust il will on that dag be offered publicly; if not sold
publicly il viii be rented for twelve months Any per,
son in Of such property may expect bargain, as
am ro;uo west in Scptember JOHN BEARD.
Aug. /, 1865. S.-Rock. Reg. copy.
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81 will Never be without Them. .

SALrronx yerniiIion co., H., May q 1850.
Mr.. SELLERS: Having used your Liver Pills, Cough
Syrup and yermfage in my family for more aaa i,reo
wears, believe am justified in saying TO the public,
that they arc decidedly the best family medicine in
use will never be without them unless they cannot
be had at any cost In this section of the country they
have saved hundreds of dollars bills would
mend the Liver Pills in preference to anything else for
an enlargement Of the Spleen
Yours respectfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

CARRIER PIGEONS AND THE TELEGRAPH
Many ofthe readers Of the newspapers, says the
Philadelphia Ledger, who wake up in the NOR
ming and fnd column of European news, by tel
egraph, ready for their perusal, in the morning
paper, the steamer having arrived only the mid
night before, do not know the labor and the enter
prise which are involved to procure this early
transmission of the steamers news: The "asso-
ciaied press" have an agent for the arrival of
New York steamers at the Sandy Hook lighthouse.
He has fifty carrier pigeons. which are trained for
the purpose of conveying news from the steam
ships to the shore. A man in open boat, in all
kinds ofweather, drops alongside of the steamer
as she bears directly npen Sandy Hook. The
news is thrown over in a water-tght can, and the
news being taken out, single sheet is affixed to
the birds leg. The man then gives the signal
to the bird which raises his wings and away he
goes, with all his powers of locomotion, in a
straight line for the Offices going distance of three
or four miles in as many minutes; and popping in
at the window, is received by the agent, who
transmits the intelligence over the wires to New
York, Boston. Philadelphia and Baltimore, and
thence to St. Louis. New Orleans, and all parts
Of the country, 50 that the news is frequently re-
ceived over large part Of the United States and
published before the steamer leaves the quaran-
Tine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

The Philadelphia American says several par
tea in that city have already gone to Venezuela 70
contract for cattle, and that they propose to bring
I50 600 head to That city. Should the en'erPrlz,o
prove ranumerative there will no don6i be steady
importation kept up. Cattle are sold very low ', IN
Sontb America. where many thousands are KILLED
Annually merely for their hide.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

WHEAT FOR ExpoRT.-The first freight en-
ragelnent of wheat for export since the new crop
6eGan TO arrive was made at New York on Mon
day, for Liverpool, at 3rd, in Ships bags. The
exports of wheat last year at New York from Jan.
LIST to July 10Th amounted to |, 3S, 600 bushels
this wear for the same time to only 81 ,2oS! The
Journal of Commerce says it does not eXPectlarge
clearances until new wheat comes pouring IN,
when the shipments 10 Europe will doubtless
beoin on large scale.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
ours 'f'p JAMES AsHMoRE.
TO THE PUBLIC.

The original, only true and genuine Liver Pills
nrcpared by r. E. Sellers and have his name in black
rar upon the lid Of each boz. and his signature on the
oyfside ,prnpper-ALL uTHERs ARE coCSTaRFEITs, or
BASE INVITATIONS.
Prepared and sold by r. f. SELLERS s. CO.,
Pittsburg, Pa, and for sale by JAslEs q. LAIRD
and j. B. EsKRlDGE, Stanton, and BY Druggists gene
rally.
Aug l. 1S55-lmo
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DISEASE AMoNG CATTLE.-A very fatal disease
has appeared among the cattle in Prince " iIl'am
couuty, Va, aud has carried off large number OF
the cows. The Alexandria Sentinel says 1t has
Jefed all efforts at cure thus fur, and has Put, the
farmers at their wits end. The cows are sudden
* taken with dizziness and staggering win Oloo0y
discharges, and usually died in a day or two