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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

News FROM THE FAR WEsT.-Advices from
Salt Lake to July LIST have reached st. Louis
Discoveries Of gold on the Sweetwater are still
spoken of, and we hear that at no great dis
tauce from Fort Laramie, some evidence is given
Of the existence of The precious metal. 1t seems
the grasshoppers after having devoured every par
ticle Of wheat, oats grass, &c., had commenced
their ravages upon the young fruit trees, and even
peaches and apples, half grown, were destroyed
by them they would rise up in swarms and fill
the atmosphere for miles, as they flew along from
place TO place. The gardens and even pub
lilo grounds had been repanted two or three
times, and as often eaten up again.
Later advices have been received from Santa
Fe. Treaties have been made with the Musicale
ros and Navajos, and the Utahs and Jicarillo-A-
paches, are very anxious to eater into treaty OF
peace and bury the tomahawk. The new fort Of
Allison and Boothe, on the Santa Fe road at Wal
nut creek, was tty we'll advanced to compile
ton when finished they hope to open upa trade
wit h the surrounding Indians.
News to the 18th ult, has been received from
For, Pierre, the new military post on the Upper
Mississippi. The quarters erected at Fort Pierre
were almost wholly occupied with provision and
stores for the military The entire command
was encamped in tents, but were healthy and con-
tented. Great difficulty was experienced in get
ting wood and grass--it being necessary to cross
the river. and go distance of 10 or 10 miles tc
obtain either. The Indians were quiet, and La
frambeau, one of the interpreters, reported having
had conversation with some of the Sioux Indians
in which they protested a willingness to give up
che murderers Of the mail party, last fall, but
thought it was not right to give up those who had
killed Lieut. Gratan and his party. That, they
contend, was fair fight. Lieut.. Warren, of the
Typographical Engineers. and Mr.. Carree left
Fort Pierre early in August, for Fort Kearny. on
the Platte, accompanied by mountain men. They
would proceed through the territory most like,
ly to be infested with Indians. Their object
was to lay out road connecting Fort Pierre with
Mort aramie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Valuable Ruildirs Lot for Sale.

TIME subscriber offers for sale valuable lot contain
i ing Half an Acre and Twenty Poles, lying immedi-
atcly north Of and opposite to the Passenger Depot IN
Stanton 1t fronts about l40 feet the Middiebro1k
road and 240 feet on the cross street. II Is admirably
on the railroad and Of persons having business at tho
freight depot, being within fifty feet OF the S'au0n
House.
The purchaser will have the benefit OF connecting any
bu;ld;nq he NAV erect with the new brick are-house
now in process of erection the adjoining ot and tno'
be enabled to save the cost of ono wall.
Ten years credit will be allowed on the punctua pay
ment Of the interest semi annually.
Tbe subscriber also has for sale or rent two new
Framed Houses situated on the Alley Northeast Of his
residence. ALEA' H. IL SAoA'
Sent. 10. 1S55-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
nTLe Deserted Wig p

Mr.. T. B. Peterson, Of Philadelphia, has SEM
US circular requesting US to state that move
with the above title, by Mrs. Southworih, will be
published by him about the Goth of this month";
We cheerlully comply with the request. Mr.
Peterson has also sent US some fifty pages of "The
Deserted Wife," in advance of publication
Without having read them we dare say the book
is as readable as most works Of the kind. We
would not do Mr.. Peterson or Mrs. Southworth IT.
Justice but the fact is we have become suspicious
of these city publishers and their favors. They
rarely send country editors book worth reading
but whenever they put forth one Of doubtful meri
they are very liberal towards the press. If any
of them see fit to forward books Of some interest
and value, we shall endeavor to repay them by
the publication of notices or advertisements.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Richest Of tho Season.

The Woodstock Tenth Legion has an article
headed ".4lmost Flood" Rich isn't? The
little town of Woodstock, putting on airs, and en-
deavoring to ape cities like Staunton and Harri-
sonburg. .Allnost flood Pshaw neighbors,
try again, and see if you cant make raise for a
"flosd as is flood" No more Of your little spTin-
klea
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Fine Tomatoes.

Mr. J. J. Clarke, whose radish of astonishing
size may still be seen at this office, presented US
on Monday last with mess of the finest Toma.
toes we have ever seen. Mr.. G defes the coun.
ty to beat them for size and quality-ourselves tc
be the Judges Those who desire to enter the
lists will please send in the vegetables at. as early
date, and in as large quantities as possible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

RECENT RAILROAD DHAsrERs.-From tho
statistics Of disasters, compiled for the New York
pa pers, it appears that the total number Of parsons
killed on.he various railroads in the United States
from March 81, 1853, 10 August %, 1855, .
period ofless than two and half years, was one
hundred and ninety sir. The number of wsun-
ded in the same time from railroad accidents was
tro hundred and ninety tWo! Is it not time that
the people and their legislators had directed their
serious attention to some practical means of pre-
venting this appalling waste Of human lives?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
IN Extens.ve Revival an Amherst County.

We learn from correspondent that very ex-
tensive revival of religion has been prevailing fol
the last II days, with the Mt. Moriah Baptis
Church of Amherst county, under the pas
toral charge of Rev. Il. w. Roberts. of Nelson
county, aided by Rev. t. N. johnson, of Buck.
ngham, and Rev. ]. j. Settle, of Lovingston.-
Ninety persons have made public profession o.
religion, and about 20 of that number have alrea-
dy been immersed. The revival embraces many
of the valuable and influential citizens of that par
Of the county A new house of worship has been
contracted for, which, when entirely completed
will cost nearly $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Another Y.sffnR

The two great letter writers Of the present day
arc Col. Benton and Henry A. Wise. All fea-
ders of the National lntellgencer are familiar
with the Examinations Of the former, issued from
&C street, Washington;" and every body has read
more or less Of the epistles dated "Only, near o
hancock" Col. Benton is philanthropist, and
his soul being stirred within him at the wrong:
inflicted upon the indians, writes with his usual
vigor and interest in their behalf; Mr.. Wise,l like
another St. Paul, is very champion OF the faith
which he once labored to destroy.
The last published letter written by Mr.. Wise
is addressed TO the President Of the "Young Mems
Democratic Union Club, New York" This
Club, it appears, wrote to Mr. Wise IN explaha'
nation of their former letter 10 him, the reply
which was censured by some Democratic papers
on the ground that the Governor expressed toe
much cordiality for freesoilers. The explanation
whatever it was, was entirely satisfactory to MIR
Wise, and lie writes letter No. 2, 10 the Club, IT
his characteristic" style. He says:
eve will defend the constitution and the u
Mon as the only standard of State rights. And We
will defend the individual and inallenable rights
of man-his rights of property and his person, OF
all his finite rights which pertain TO poor mortal
tv, and, above all, his infinite rlght-the only
one not Of the earth earthy-his heaven-reachlna
right, which pertains to immortaliy-'and hi;
right of religious liberty his freedom OF conscience len
his right to easement in the way to God! Thu:
understand you-thus took your greeting ane
thus greeted you back"
"The Young Mems Democratic Union Club
wero delighted with the epistle, of course, ant
forthwith proceeded to give utterance to thel
feelings. They
"Resoved, That in Henry A. Wise, of Vlr
ginia, we recognize the champion ofthe State ant
| Individual rights, both finite and infinite above
all his right of religious liberty, his freedom 0
conscience, his right to easement in the way Il
God . and his course in the late campaign in Vir
ginia meets with the hearty approval OF thu
club"
The Club must be composed of the "fast young
menu Of New York, and was doubtless on 81
bender" when that resolution was adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

Ex-PREsIDENr FILLMORE AT THE FRENCH
CoURT.-Mr. Fillmore was presented to the En-
peror of the French on the 10th of August toge!h-
er with nineteen other Americans. MIR. Fillmore
was to have been favored with private presenta-
ton, and in consequence went in black coat, but
by some unexplained accident was thrown among
his countrymen, who were in uniform. and he
thus presented in more than one respect the most
noticeable figure in the company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

The intention of Judge Elmore to contest the
right of the President To remove him from the Of
fee of Judge of the Supreme Court of Kansas,
does not involve any new question. 1t has al
ready been decided that the power of removal ex-
tends as completely to the judicial officers in a
Territory as to the Executive and Secretary. or
any other officer. The highest legal authorities
of the Federal Government have agreed in that
view. The last example was during the presl-
dency of Mr.. Fillmore, Mr. Crittenden being A.
torney General, in the case OF Minnesota Judge.
Mr.. Fillmore desiring TO remove the Judge, ap-
piled to the Attorney General for his written O.
prinion. and Mr. Criitenden furnished one sustain
ing the power, which was accordingly exercised
and the removal made. Judge Gilmore will not
probably get reversal of that opinion, or accom-
plish change in the construction of the Execu-
tive power.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
PostponeInent,

The National american learns that the Amer
lean Convention proposed to be held at Lynch
burg on the 18th ult. has been ostponed by those
having the matter in charge, until the 18th of
October. The change will meet with general ap-
probation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

KANSAS LEGlsLArtRE.-The st. Louis Re-
publican gives full list of the county officers e.
lected by the Kansas Legislature, to serve for SIX
years. The counties are seventeen IN NUMBER
and the Legislature chose for each rro1 ia,
Judge, three Commissioners and Sherlfi. Inc
Legislature has also passed an act dividing II inc
territory into three judicial districts. The ne
publican tells us that Judge Gilmore, notwith-
standing his removal, is assigned one district /;
Judges Lecompete and Johnson the others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Ameriean Convention.

The american party of Writ county held 8
public meeting recently and adopted resolution
recommending State Convention at Stanton
some time during the fall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

PRor. SYLvEs7ER.-JamesJ j. Sylvester, Esq,
formerly Professor of the Chair of Mathematics
in the University of Virginia, has been appointed
10 the responsible office of Examiner IN ChIei IN
the Artillery and Royal Engineers, at Woolwlch,
England. Lord Brougham and other gentlemen
high in the literary and scientific world, were We
ny urgent for this appointment as the appointment
was considered as having peculiar qualifications IN
this department of military science.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
PURI,IC SALE.

At the residence Of the subscriber, Wednesday the
Bird of October will be offered for sale, carria e
and buggy, number Of work horses and colts milcn
cows and young CATTLE sheep, one cooking and seser
furniture farming implements books and other articles
Also two excellent forte pianos unless sold privately
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. onn,coN
Sent r. lS55.-3t. JAMES MohnioNH,'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

II is painful to learn, as we do from the news
papers, that villainy did not lose its presence of
of mind nor torego its vocation In the terrible
scenes incident to the late railroad disaster at Bur
6ng,on. A man was seen rObing some Ofthe bod
iss before they had ceased breathing. gentle
man said that everything but his watch had been
taken while he lay nSensible. box OF jewelry,
valued a, $4,000, was stolen from one of the la
DIV passengers VINO escaped and great many peck
e,s were picked in the confusion,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
In Bad Health.

Judge Bayly, the member Of Congress from thu
Accomac District, s at the Red Sulphur SPRING
with his family in very bad health. He is la
boring under pulmonary consumption, and his re
covery is considered doubtful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

Foop GROWING CHEAPER-The New York
"'Times" of Thursday says: 1--WE are beginning
to feel the effects of of the bountiful yield of
wheat and grass. Flour has declined one dollar
barrel during eek past, while the receipts Of
animals ior. slaughter have been large almost be-
yond precedent. Nineteen Thousand sheep and
and lambs aud nearly five thousand beeves Of bet
ter quality than usual have been brought to four
of the city drove yards, and are now being cut up
into steaks, roasling pieces, mutton and lamb
chops. Sc. Beef went down another half cent
per pound yesterday. Potatoes with no rot in
them are pentier and cheaper. Fruits and vege-
tables of all kinds were never more abundant nor
offered at lower prices"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

CASE OF PAssMoRE WILL,AMsos.-The Sup
RENE Cont Of Pennsylvania, sitting in banc at
Philade pha, have refused the application ofPass
more Williamson for writ Of babeas corpus to
free him from the imprisonment for contempt of
Court in refusing to make return in relation 10
Col. Wheeler's slaves. All the judges, five in
number, were on the bench and all concurred.
with the exception of Judge Knox. Judge Black
delivered the decision, which is ably and strongly
drawn up, and completely sustains the United
States District Court upon all the points involved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Central Railroad.

Another section Of two miles was opened to use
twenty seven miles west Of Stanton and meet
the stages at the house of VIM. II. Bell, five
miles this side of Panther Gap.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

IMPORTED CATTLE.-The Oliver Jordan ar
rived at Philadelphia on the 2Sth of August, with
forty head of cattle ,-Durhams, Ayrshires and
Alderneys-the most important contribution to
our stock ever before made in single voyage
The Ayrshires and Attorneys, and a portion of
the Durhams. were of the importation of Mr.. AL
exander Of Kentucky, whose efforts to improve
the breed Of cattle in the United States have been
Eattended with the besf results.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

TIE FOREIGN LEGIoN.-The Boston Journal
publishes long communication from an intelli-
gent German gentleman recently from Halifax,
giving an expose of the progress Of enlisments to
the foreign legion in the United States He
states that the amount paid by the British Gov
eminent up to about the middle OF July was $780,
600, and the number of recruits ouly about 600
The writer states that the government has not re-
linqushed the recruiting system in the United
States, but on the contrary, has large number Of
agents employed for the coming winter, who are
expected to induce many poor workingmen to Wis
it Canada under promise Of employment. The
recruits on reaching Halifax are said to be cheat.
ed of half the promised pay, and imprisoned and
aegged fur grumblng.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
New Advertisements.

Attention is invited 10 the large number Of new
advertisements in too days paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

New STATEs.-It is probable that within q
year, Minnesota, Oregon, New Mexico and per-
haps Kansas will contain people enough to author
ze their application for admission to the Union az
States. Minnesota by her last census had IS 600
inhabitants, aud is rapidly increasing. Oregon
has probably about the same population but does
not increase rapidly New Mexico had 81 SOC
population in $50, and has probably 10000 now
The population of Kansas is less than either OIL
these, but if law and order are restored and main
tanned there would increase more rapidly than a.
ny of the others. The ratio Of Congressional ap
pointment is now one Representative to every
90, AGO inhabitants. But it has been customary
heretofore TO admit territories as States with I
single Representative when their population a
mounted to 10000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

The Memphis, Tenn, Eagle announces that
John Bell, United States Senator from that State.
recently delivered speech at Nashville advoca'
ting the principles Of the American parry
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
CnY,srihufad.

The citizens of Rockbrdge have contributed a
bout $500 for the relief of the people of Norfolk
and Portsmouth, including S62 collected at the
Alnm SPRINGS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

Gs- Tuesday, Septembe, the eleventh, weatie
excessively warm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
I, o. O. z.

7. o. o. Z.
A SPECIAL meeting of Stanton Lodge, No 40, !. v.
a O. F., will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall on
Thursday evening next (the 18th inst at o'clock
az Every member of the Lodge is earnestly request.
al ~ attend By order of the Lodge.
Teste, JAMES F. PATTERSON, Sec'y.
Sent IL. 1850,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
PAIL GOODS.
RIG FL A R DS0N & co. ,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
DESX Goo DS.

RIC II VI o N d.
WE are now receiving Of our importation and
w purchases in the Northern cities general assort-
ment Of
FOREIGN And DOMESTIC DRY GOODS.
Our stock will compare fayorab!y with any former
one in variety Of Fine and Coarse WooIens, Dress
Goods &c, aud we will take pleasure in serving all
who will call on us.
ALso-Thc most extensive and attractive stock Of
Carpetngs, Rugs, Sc, TO be found in the city-from
the lowest price to the best imported into this country
with Floor OIL Cloths that will be cut to any measure
Of rooms or passages.
Richmond Sept. IL, 1s55.-9t.*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

BoMBARpmENr OF SwEABoRG.-The Paris
correspondent of the National Intelligencer says
that the reports of the enormous successes Of the
Allies in the battle of the 10th ut, in the Crimes
and also The story Of the fall Of Sweaborg. "wers
invented for the purpose ofincidenting pleasantly
Queen Victoria's visit TO this capital, and for es-
tablishng, upon paper, a sort Of set-oG TO the re-
pulse ofthe Allies from Malakoff on the 18th
June" Sweaborg, he says, is yet extant.-
There is something more than grease spot left
Of it. The snake is not even scorched. In ono
word, great deal of damage has been done to
private property, as in the Sea Of Azoff; much
public property has heen.a also burnt; but Sweaborg
as fortress, as ratification, as one of the de-
fences of Russia. is now as strong and efficient as
ever. This will appear TO you even from the re-
ports, which have now arrived. of Admiral Dun
das. but particularly from the dispatches aud let
tiers which follow"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Leather

Leather.
IN SIDES Sole Leather, . doz. heavy Cai,,kmsT,oV
w for cash. h. W. biCh1S~
Staunton, Sept. IL, lS56.-5t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

Liverpool Salt.
JSO SACKS Salt-large and fne-l0w I0f 80
Stauntsn, Sept IL, 1S55.-st
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Harouf Stone House

ddIUUW DCUH6 dUUb0, .
THE sale of this property heretofore advertised not
Two notice that il will be made on Monday the LIST day
Of October, at o'clock, A. M Terms, Sc, as before
WcvhI;sSeJ JOHN B. BALDWIN.
Sc, 10 1s55-tds Ex'or of Catharine Haroufi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

Price Reduced.
J,uE ZIG, of Rev. archibald alexander, d. D.sf
| Price 81. For sale by RoBr. COWlH
Sept. II, 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

1000 LBS LBS T IA Ls.ssd on ''sp'y Nv HI
sauatoo, Sops is, lsa5.-x r. G, HcG1E.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

wood editor of tho Beacon. Nine OF the phys.
clans who have gone to Norfolk and Ports
mouth from other places, have taken the fever
The fevs, is also reported to be spreading In the
adjacent counties. with considerable fatality
The small pox hasaIs made its appearance in Nor-
folk and had the effect Of greatly increasing the pan
IL cases on Friday and Saturday.
The peculiar fly mentioned above, swarms up
on the collins oil the fever victims. Collins are
abundant.
Through the liberality Of Baltimore, means have
been afforded for an encampmcnt near Norfolk, as
place Of refnge for the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

FRoM CiLrFo nHrA Dates have been recelv-
ed from San Francisco to the 18th ult. Trade at
San Francisco was dull, and most articles of mer-
chandize had declined in price. The mine con-
tinued to do well, and the wheat crop, it was
thought. would amount TO about 600, COO bushels.
The Indian war on the northern boundary of
California and the southern part Of Oregon still
RACES. Twenty-Five Americans had been muir
dered on the Klamath. The Indians had also at
tackled the miners on the Upper Sacramento
Seven Americans had been wounded, and fly In
dams killed.
At Ranchora party Of Mexican robbers had
attacked the settlers, killing eighty men, and one
woman: including man named A. Francis, who
they robbed of seven thousand dollars. The rob-
hers were pursued by party under command OF
Sheriff Phoenix, and fight ensued, in which the
sheriff and three Of the robbers were killed. Sub
segaentfy nine ofthe outlaws were hung by Lynch
Law.
The Know Nothing State Convention has ~
minated J. Merley Johnson for Governor.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-09-21

AS EulyrSr PHr.rcIAS ~ NoErnLK.-Dr. Nc.
FGr;auc, ON. yt the oldest and mos; successful If the
Nrw Orleans practitioners, arrived hi Norfolk on
Wednesday las, wicro he VIII remain during the
prevalence OF he tpi!cHnic.