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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

By the arrival of the Baltic, at New York, we
have week later intelligence from Europe
The political news is somewhat important The
Vienna Conference had unanimous: y agreed upon
the first os the four points, viz: The guarantee
placing the Danubian provinces under the protec-
torate of the four powers. This was looked up
on as favorable TO peace, but its significance is
somewhat Iessened by two other facts stated:
that the Gar had given strong evidence Of his
design TO abide by the plans of his father, and
will make no concessions, and that the Porte has
determined tomantain undilninished its sovereign
ty over the Dardanelles and protests against ito
christian subjects being placed under any foreign
protection. 1t is not probable, however, that the
protests of The Porte upon any subject will have
much weight.
From the actual seat Of war there is nothing
new or interesting. Lord Raglan admits that
the Russians are rendering Sevas.opol more invuI-
nerable. The announcement that palace at Con-
stantlnope had been prepared for Louis NaPoiecrs
accommodation, indicates that bis intention 10 visit
the Crimea has not been abandoned. Inc mss
nsialment of the British fleet had sailed ioT INC
Baltic.
Private accounts from Odessa lead to the be-
lief that Gortschakoff is preparing tor grand
attack ON Omer Pascha's position at EupaIorii.
Orders have been sent from ST. Petersburg to take
tho Mace at any cost. General Pawlof's corps,
standing between Eupatoria and Simpheropol. had
heen reinforced by an intire cavalary division
cent by way of Perekop. A park Of artillery
followed. and heavy conveys of provisions were
daily moving along the same route. Gen. Read,
,tejy acting comlnan der in chief in Georgia, 10 10
AXE eommand Of This special army
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..stand from Under!"

Huzza for "Sam" Have you heard the news
from Richmond? If you have not, listen now
with all your ears, and prepare yourselves for a
severe shock An election for municipal officers
came off last Wednesday, at the other end of the
Central Railroad, at place called Richmond
"Sam'' had ticket in the field, and the Junto
had one too. The Enquirer said the Junto
placed ticket in the field that they might hare
a fair trial Of strength LetWeen Kno,c Nothing
ism (that is "Sam'') and the people," Well,
the election was held, and "San" turned out TO
be emphatically tic people. In other words his
ticket was elected by majority of TWELVE
HUNDRED AND FORTl-SIX!" This was
surprising even to the natipes. The largest
Wing majority ever given was BAL. l246!--
Oh, Samivel! Samivel that's too bad--too good.
Your legs seem to grow longer every day, and
before the 4th Thursday in May you will strad-
die the State, one foot planted on Wise's domain
in Accomac, and the other on the banks of the
60 hi o." The candidates for Mayor were Jo-
seph Mayo, Esq, American, and Col. j. D..
Muniord, opposition.
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Church Property.

The Church Property Bill has passed the low
er house of the New York Legislature by vote
of ayes SO, nays 9. Having previously passed
the Senate by an equally decided vote, it only
wants the Governors signature to become law
The object of the bill is to take from the Roman
Catholic Bishops the control of the real estate Of
the churches, and vest the titles in the trustees
and laity. Bishop Hughes published "bull' a
gainst it Immediately on his return from Europe
few weeks ago, denoucing it as an act Of perse-
cution but the Legislature paid no attention to
the Elimination. A similar bill is pending before
the Pennsylvania Legislature.
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Rich.

The Richmond Enquirer publishes the names
of seven gentlemen, said by that paper to
have heretofore been consistent Whigs," who
are now warmly supporting the election Of the
Wise ticket. Among these seven we notice the
names of Maj. Preston, of Lexington, Mr. Russell,
of Wheeling, Mr.. Lacy, Of Spottsyvania and MIR.
Niche of this place. Maj. Preston has always
been an uncompromsing Democrat, and Messrs.
Lacy, Russell and Niche have not acted with
the Wings for some years part. MIR. Russell
went over to the Democrats long ago, before the
Know Nothing movement was thought of, and
Mr.. Michie and Mr. Lacy did not cooperate. with
the Wings in the Scott campaign. According to
the standard by which the Enquirer tests tho
Democracy of members of its party, neither Of
these gentlemen have been Wings for years.
Take these four names from the list and but
three remain On the other hand probably fifty
gentlemen who have heretofore been consistent
Democrats, might be named who warmly support
the election of Flournoy, Beale and Patton.
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Troubles Of Britain.

The inquiry into the state of the British army
House of Commons, sustains in every particular
the accounts given by newspaper correspondents.
From the evidence of all the witnesses it would
appear that the British Government had entered
upon the expedition to the Crmea, with the en-
pectation that the pending negotiations would
speedily result in the restoration of peace. Sir
De Lacy Evans, Major General in the army,
said, she firmly believed the war was commenced
under the delusion that matters would be settled
without any explosion of gunpowder, and that
there was no necessity for ally magazines at all. Z"
The preparations for prosecuting the campaign
were most imperfect The men were over-work-
ed; they were unprovided with clothing and
suitable food and when sickness entered the
camp they were swept off by hundreds day.
Everything, in fact, was mismanaged, and the
consequence is that the pride of Britain has been
humbed in the dust.
One of the most humiliating circumstances con-
neced with the investigation is the interference
of Louis Napoleon in the matter, which has been
submitted to by England. No sooner did the
House of Commons authorize the inquiry, than
Napoleon despatched message to the British
Government notifying them that the investiga-
ton must be stopped, and threatening to with
draw from the alliance. Lord Clarendon hasten
ed to the continent, and sought an interview with
the Emperor of France. According to rumor, he
made every concession to his offended majesty,
and even went so far as to promise the proroga-
ton of Parliament in order to stop the inquiry,
should it be insisted upon. This trucking to
Louis Napoleon is certainly a singular spectacle.
few years ago he was destitute wanderer in
the streets of London, unnotced by the statesmen
of England; now, he not only rules with despotic
power over the people of France, but dictates the
terms of his alliance to the naughty Britons.
The Government of Great Britain is environed
with difficulties. On the one hand is Napoleon,
whose friendship must be retained and on the
other are the people of England, who demand a
full investigation and reform of abuses. Should
the demand of the Emperor be complied with,
there is probability that the people will arise In
their power and sweep away the imbecile arts
tecracy who have ruled the country for so many
centuries.
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con,niraex Among th. cloek,.

Since the Town Clock was put up in this
place, all the mantle time pieces of our acquant-
ance-some four or iye-have refused to go, and
we understand that the same complaint is made
throughout the community. 1t is gratifying to
know that this general suspension" has caused
no serious Inconvenience to the public. Although
we can get no stick" at home, as much as we
need is doled out from the Lutheran Church
seeple, over against the Central Bank. But we
grieve to see such an envous spirit exhibited by
our old friends towards their big rival. They
may, however, have some excuse for their con-
duct-perhaps they have been neglected. If SO,
we had better "wind up'' the concerns and start
them again, and possibly, with proper attention,
thew will do better in future.
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For the Spectator.


.Mesnr. Editors The Democratic nominee
for Lieut.. Governor. Mr.. McComas, visited our
county few weeks ago, and favored us with an
address. During his sojourn amongst US, he was
introduced to. and formed acquaintance with a
number Of our citizens. Among the rest, there
was one who at one time was honored with a seat
upon our County Court bench. The nominee,
having by some means or other been made ac-
quanted with the fact that the Esquire was a
strong party man, introduced the following con-
versation:
GLOW will the ticket go in your neighbor-
hood ?"
"Bad enough, bad enough for-"" ain what
part of the county do you resde2" interrupted
the nominee. sin the eastern part, upon the
Head Waters of Shaws Fork" Here he paused
for moment, but continued-"Ab! yes. may
say that am lone man. My neighoors have
all gone over to the Know Nolhings." But his
cuuntenance seemed TO brighten up as he remark
ed. CAL Of my neghbors ercept good honest T.
rishman. who lives just above me; believe he
will vote for you"
Perhaps this conversation was not as interesting
as it might have been to the nominee, but we are
inclined to think that the Esquire did not endeav-
or to make il worse than it really was; for we
think that the Esquire and the honest Irishman
are perhaps the only ones in this vicinity who
have not become acquainted~ with "Sam." Mr..
McComas was assured by the Esquire that at the
precinct for that neighborhood. in May next, his
/the Esqnire's) vote would be No. / and the
honest Irishman's would be No. 9; but No. 3 has
not been heard from, and therefore we think il
doubtful. A BYSIANDER.
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AMfal Tragedy.

n. Saturday last ab at 9 o'clock, our village
- scsna NJ tie most terrible and heart
d. ,raredv eliat has ever fallen to our lot to
NJ William II Spiier, one OF our old
Il e4ost respected ctlzsus, was brutality muir
10y J. Austin Graham OF this Couniy. Inc
ances, as we learn, were these. MI
ilIer. in company with five or six friends. was
q. ..jocr N the bar room of Boyd's Hotel, engaged
s., c,ave,saton and not dreaming OF An attack
from any ouarier. when Gtaham, vino was sitting
,c,r them. suddenly rose, drew revolver and
commenced friur at Spilier. At the hFsI IRE the
esocnsson extinruisned the lamp, and the utmost
confusion prevailed, ba, Graham continued TO IRE
-r,,,I his revolver was exhausted. by this time
e,a roon was cleared aud Mr.. Spllerhad reached
IA nave,nent in front of the Hotel and fallen,
rrhe.her from accident Or from wound IS mol
So,yn Graham pursued him and, whllehe was
..rostrate upon the pavement, placed tie hiu@@'e
55fh;s second pistol at his head and fired several
t;,,., killing him instantly and then made his es-
e2pe. The firing in the har-room resulted IN
vending three other gentlemen, Mr. ). Oscar
g?ov seriously but il is thought not dangerously
and Mr.. Coanally +. Trigg ,oi Abingdon, and Mr..
ferry Of this place slightly
Aseoo, "a the CONSERVATION and confusion oc-
n,sioned bv the horrid deed had somewhat subsl.
dol parties of armed men started out IN pursuit o.
ire rafian. and at this time several hundred men
are prosecuting the search for hun, butwe are sorry
10 baye to saw that all Efforts to capture him nave
"a FAR been Gfuitless twas reported this morning
,ba, he had been seen about miles from town
ana party of % or 80, started Immediately Tor
me neiqhborhood where he had been seen, and
AID we hope he may be taken to day.
reward ola thousand dollars is offered Tor MS
apprehension. -Wy!heciIIs Telegraph of The Srd'
An account published in the Richmond DIS,
patch saws: 'For same time past, man named
! Austin Graham has been paying his Afternoons
:, Tho daughter ola wealthy cid gentleman named
w n. Spiller, who is reported 10 be worth about
100000 Graham was unsuccessful IN MS SUIT,
;ron, the fact that the young lady loved, and was
eooaped to be married to physician named LII;
Hsmet. Graham. on account OF this state OF
things has been very violent,an threatened to take
me life of his rival the first opportunity that Oh
fsred.'
A letter from Lynchburg to the Dispatch, on
the. 9Th says that Graham was captured ihs'
morning about twelve miles from Wytheviile.-
The feeling against him was intense, aud 1t was
feared the people would take the law la'o 'he'r
own hands.
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Mr.. Heckler concludes as follows:
MIR. Fauntleroy.

Some weeks ago we expressed our surprise that
Dir. Faunteroy, of Winchester, should have been
appointed Wise Elecor by the Democratic State
Central Committee This gentleman, as we
took occasion to remind our readers, was an active
member of the Staunton Convention, and made
several powerful speeches against the nomination
of Mr.. Wise. Among other things he said
'.there was not water enough in the ocean to
wash out the political sins Of Henry A. Wise."-
From the ability and independence displayed by
Mr.. Faunlleroy, we were not a little astonished
to see his name in the list of Electors, and have
been waiting ever since to hear how he received
the appointment. At last he has spoken out; he
declines the honor of stnmpng it for Mr.. Wise.
He had hoped "by silent neglect of the Office
to avoid the necessity of writing formal letter 10
the Committee, but the mail having brought him
ga mass of documentary material for the canvass
he can hold in no longer. Hear what he says in
his letter, published in the Richmond Exami-
ner:
"If the Democratic party is 10 maintain its pow
or and achieve success for the promotion of dsap-
pointsd WHIes, whose adhesion is only in the
hour of victory over their ferocous opposition and
whose only sign of contrlon is vaultng ambi-
ton to wear her highest hunors and her best re-
wards - If faithfulness and lifelong devotion are
at discount, and only bold efiontery, fierce in
consistency, and eleventh hour ssJisIness can com
mand premium, THEN LET THE PARTY SINE, land
to the neither depths, say
"No, sir. we will be stronger for defeat; for
we will then be purged ofthese very office seek
ing Wings who were largely instrumental in for
cling the nomination Of MIR. Wise, and of those
sinister Democrats whose only hypothesis is to
rule or ruin the Democratic party"
Very complimentary to the Wings who have
sought Office in the Democratic ranksl
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"shsde and sunshine.u

We commence today the republication of an ex-
ceedIngly clever story from the Southern Litera-
ry Messenger, which will be read with the more
interest from the fact that it was written by an
accomplished and cultivated young lady of this
county. We concur with a contemporary who
remarks that "both in its moral and its literary
aspect, it reflects much credit on the young au-
thoress, who, we hope, will be encouraged 10 per-
severe in the course she has so handsomely com
menced, and thus to enrich, with her graceful
pen, the literary treasures ofVirgna, and achieve
for her own brow ohaplet of fame"
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AUTOMATICALLY

The anti-Amerlcan papers are filled with
exaggerated accounts of Withdrawals from the
Know Nothing order in various parts Of the State.
A number of these SRoorbacks" have been nailed
to the counter by members Of the organization,
who fatty deny the statements through the pub
lie prints. These false rumors are gotten up and
circulated for the express purpose OF operating up
on those members of the American party who
have heretofore acted with the Democrats, and
they will doubtless understand the game.
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The Season..

No rain that we have had for long time was
more welcome than thatwhich commenced falling
on last Thursday. Owing to the drouth and the
protracted cool weather, farmers were beginning
to experience much difficulty in providing for
their stock. Winter provender was nearly >ex-
hausted, and the grain field furnished no pastu-
rage for cattle, as usual at this period Of the year.
The recent rains have TO great extent dissipa-
ted the fears which were entertained. On Satur-
day morning the North Mountain was covered
with snow.
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"S,M',n TRIuMpHs.- Cleveland. Ono, on
,hn Srd inst, Castle the Know Nothing candidate
for Mayor, was elected by about sou majority over
Ex Governor Wood. the Democratic candidate.
AT Columbus, the Know-Nothlngs have also
been victorious, but at Toledo tho anti Know
Eothiugs carried the day.
The return received of the election oil State OIL
feers in Vermont. represent the know-No'hing
ticket ahead by about l,7OO votes. The vote is
small. -, D,
The election at Columbia. S. @, on the ord
for Mayor resulted in the choice OF Mr.. Arthur
claimed to be Know Nothing, by 81 majority
The municipal election at Annapolis ma, o"
mo ID. resulted in the election of the know-No'h-
ing ticket BY an average of 81 majority,
AT Lync6burg, Va, on the Srd, the American
candidate for Mayor was elected by 229 majority
At ST. Louis and Jefferson City. Mo: the
Xnow-Nothugs elected their municipal officers
on the Srd.
An election for municipal officers in Indiana
uoli,. Indiana, resulted in the success Of the whole
knou Nothing ticket over tn at OF the Sag Nicn's
By about 500 majority.
The Know Nothiugs have elected their en-
.jrs ticket at Portsmouth. Va. by 2li majority
Last year tho Democrats had 234 majority IN
Portsmouth.
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Hon. THOMAS Fl. BAYLr.-The course that
that this gentleman is pursuing at present with
regard to the approaching elections must have a
tendency to damage considerably the Democracy
in this State, and in view Of the commanding po-
stion that he has heretofore occupied in his party,
W e might add throughout the Union. The Nor
folk Herald publishes letter dated at Williams
burg, which gives the following account of his o.
pening address delivered in that place:
"Mr. Bayly addressed the citizens Of Williams
burg on Saturday night last. There was large
concourse in attendance. He stated that he was
a candidate for reelection to Congress, and should
be pleased 10 receive the sufrages Of the people
He adverted briefly to his career as a national
representative and had yet to hear the first objec-
ton from his constituency. He had been inierro-
gated as to his position on the Know Nothing
question. Said he was not member of the or
der, but entertained their views to considerable
extent, and ADVOCATED many Of their principles be-
fore the order sprung into existence. He did not
believe in prescribing Catholics. He stated that
he ,vould not pote for Mr.. WISE"
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nInn,.,nn1 EIections.

The election for town officers, commenced on
Wednesday last and continued until shutdown on
Friday, resulted in the selection ofN. K. Trout
as Mayor, VIM. Craig, Sergeant, Robt. Kyle
Commissioner of the Revenue, and all the mem
bers Of the old Council with the exception oil
Mcssrs. Gushing and Simpson. Messrs. E. M
Taylor and Richard H. Hardy were elected in
their stead. Much interest was manifested by
the friends of the opposing tickets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

ELECTION AND RIop At CIscINNArI.-An G.
lection for city officers took place at Cincinnati
on the 2nd inst. The parties in the field were
Know Nothings and Democrats, Taylor being. the
candidate of the former for Mayor, and Farren
of the latter Early in the morning fighting COM
menced between the Americans and the Germans
and it was kept up during the day. Pistols and
other firearms were discharged indiscriminately
Some ten or twelve persons were dangerously
wounded, and the wonder is that the results were
not more terrible. II was reported that the ballot
box of the 18th ward (where majority of The
people are Germans contained So more tickets
than there were names recorded on the poll books.
One Of the Judges insisted on throwing out the
entire vote, but the others would not agree and
while the Judge was counting the votes BODY
of men entered the room and took the box contain
ing the tickets foTcibly from them, ard then burnt
the ballots and tally sheets in the open street,
The remaining wards gave Taylor AT majority.
but it was doubtful whether he would accent tho
office under the circumstances.
A party of Americans captured cannon held by
the Germans, and planted it on the engine house
where the polls Of the 18th ward were. As the
party with the cannon was passing the 18th
ward, they were assaulted by Irshmen there as.
sembled who threw boulders at them. general
scrimmage then ensued, in which boulders few
like hail, and pistol shots were heard on every
side. The Irish gave way when they saw the
Americans loading their cannon with boulders.-
The windows OF the houses in the neghborhood
into which the Irish retreated. were rdded with
boulders. One of the boulders shot from the ca
nun struck man not engaged in the fight, and in
6iced severe wound on the head. The excite
ment was kept up on the 3rd and 9TH. but there
was no fighting. On the 3rd the Germans car
RED off the cannon, and the Americans demanded |
its surrender. which was promised on the even
ing of the 4th. The military were under arms
awaiting orders.
A later dispatch says that the Germans deiv-
cred up the cannon according to agreement, but
retained the whecls After quarrel between
the parties the military took possession Of the
wheels, and quiet was finally restored. On
Wednesday night the 9TH, a large meeting of,
Americans was held and resolutions adopted de-
nouncing the late outrages and the destruction of
the ballot-boxes and disappearing of all unlawful
proceedings.
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Periodicals..

New YonK QUARTERLY.-We are indebted
to the publisher for the April number of the New
York Quarterly. This work is designed to sup
ply America with that class Of literature which
the great British Reviews have for 4 long time
afforded England. 1t is recommended BY the
Rev. DIR. Hawks. Rev Dr. Cheever, Washing
ton Irving, and other distinguished writers, in
the following terms independent Of party, il is
strictly American in its TONE Its literary papers
have been marked by a..judicious estimation ofths
wants and character of cur literature, and rigid
adherence to the laws of good taste. Its papers
on science and politics have been eminently schol,
arike." Published by James G. Reed, 34e
Broadway, New York, at So year. The fifth
volume commences with the April number.
BLAcKwooD's ACCOMPLISHMENTS Of the
March No: /. The Beggar's Legacy. 2. Zai,
dee {: Romance. V.,3. Vagabond Life in
Mexico, a. Civilization the Census. 5. A Peep
at Paris, 6. The Story of the campaign. Writ
len in Tent in the Crimes w., 7. The
Ministerial Changes. Published by Leonard
Scott s. Co., New York, at So year.
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Public Lectures.

Dr. Gerondelo, highly intelligent gentleman,
who has been in the habit Of delivering public
lectures on subjects Of general interest, is now in
this place, and would probably favor US in the
same way, if requested We merely alude to
the matter for the purpose of calling the attention
of our citizens to it, hoping they will secure the
Doctors services. We have abundant evidence
that DR.. g. is not only skilful practitioner in
the peculiar cases which he proposes to treat pro-
fessionaIly, but also an interesting and popular
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A Neutral Power.

The latest news from the Sandwich Islands is,
that the present King, following in the footsteps
of his iIluslrous predecessor, has issued procla-
nation declaring his purpose to maintain strict
neutrality in the war now pending in Europe
The Gar will feel comfortable when he hears OF
this. 1t is added that his majesty accepts the Of
fer of the representatives of the United States,
England and France of assistance to put down
any disturbance in his own dominions. All par
ties therefore are safe.