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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Mr.. Mise's Nngnries.

Mr.. Wise delivered his speech to a large audi
ence in Alexandria on the Sd inst. He went o.
yer the same ground that he has troddcn at every
other place, winding up with an invective against
the Know No,hings and his threat to ''call out
the militia" if he should be elected Governor
Whether he intends to call out the militia Tor the
purpose of putting down the know-Nothngs does
not appear very distinctly. but we infer that such
is his object. He will doubtless do something
equally rich, as every one who remembers the
famous christening ceremonies performed by him
at Rio, when he was United States Minister to
Brazil, will readily anticipate. And since we
come to think Of the matter, it will be really in
teres,ng to perform a tour Of military duty under
that renowned Captain, Henry A. Wise. It's a
GOOD long while since we had regular old FASH
Toned militia muster in Virginia, and the prospect
of one already makes us feel quite martial. We
fondly cherish the recollection If those glorious
times, when under the various gallant leaders
with which our community has been blessed,
we learned to march and counter-march, and go
through thousand gyrations. Some of these
chieftains still survive, and will be glad to
shoulder their crutch and show how fields were
won"
But Mr.. Wise has not thought of one Difficult
ty. He advises his friends in the present can
vass to form vigilance committees. but be.surs
there are no sneaking Know Nothings put on
that service" What now fsome Of these fell
lows should get into his army There is only
one way to prevent it-he knows all the signs oil
the order and must himself subject each man to
rigid examination so as to keep all traitors out of
the camp. Let everybody hunt up the broom
sticks. Shoulder fire locks Forward march!
Who would not go for Wise with sucha prospect
ahead2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

WONDERS FROM Ro ORA New York corres-
pendent says-I have il on reliable authority that
the Pope OF Rome. as special mark Of gratitude
to the American Bishops. for the earnesness and
zeal they exhibited, in aiding the settlement Of
the Immaculate Conception question, has consent
ed that the celebrated Winking Madonna. Of Ri
mini. shall be permitted to pay visit 10 the Uni
ted States; also the celebrated Weeping Madon-
na, which has been lately attracting 50 much no
tce in Italy. They may be expected about the
middle Of March. and their advent will be quite
an event in the Rnman Catholic world here.
The New York Express says I'VE are not
prepared To advance an op;n'un of the estimate
which intelligent ltomansls. 10 America, are dis.
posed 10 put upon The miraculous performances at
tributed 10 the two pictures in question. as some
of the worhleSt men, -prelaics as well as laymen
within the bCsDm Of The church have been bold
enough To declare the Immaculate CnnccIt:o dog
INA as thing blasphemons and impnus.-we dare
say. they will lot be likely To briicye all that is
claimed Tor these paintings. However. let us not
anticipate AL Italy has been mcved by their
wiuking ani weeping, pilgrims have q rcked to
their shrines from all paris Of Europe How ,he
thing is going 10 operate, among us here, we shall
hear AID see, anon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Amendc Honorable.

1t was with much pleasure that we observed
in the Richmond Penny Post of the 9Th instant
retraction Of the imputations recently cast upon
the Rev. DR.. Baird by that paper. This manly
course is nOthing more than we anticipated frow
the editors of the Post From facts which have
come into their possession, they ''acquit DIR
Baird Of all suspicion of harboting Abolition sen
timents, or any opinions which should incapaci
tate him for a full communion and fellowship
with the people of Virginia"
The Post derives several lessons from this mat
ter for the especial benefit of pr. Baird. Will
the most fraternal feelings towards our coempo
rary, we suggest that there is another lesson con
tanned in it from which we editors may profit
viz never TO make 4 virulent assault upon any
one without perfect assurance that facts justify
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

Ma. WIsE's AppoINTMENTs.-Mr.W Wise gives
notice through the Alexandra Sentinel that he
will 90 home on the 22d instant, where he Will
remain one eek and on the lst OF March depart
for the Northwest The following are his appoint
men,s:-March 9Th, Paramount, Maron county ;
6lh, Wheeling; I2ih Parkersburg; 18th, Point
Pleasant: 10Th. Charleston, Kanawha county /;
oath, Lewisburg; 28th. TazeweIl; 5Ist. Abing-
don April ID, Smyth Court House; 9TH, Chris
Harrisonburg; 10Th Woodstock; 25d, Winches-
ter; Goth, Charestown 30th, Martinsburg; May
Sd, Leesbury
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
New Publications.

Ruth HILL, By Fannie Fern, Mason Ne"
York.-We are indebted to Messrs. Buffers q
Sirnons, Booksellers and S,a;oners, Richmond
Virginia, fer copy of this highly entertaining
book, which we have perused with more IMAM VI
binary interest. 1t las deservodly Produced 4
sensation in the literary world. "Fannle," VINO
is known to be sister of Mr.. n. P. Wills, gives
in this story truly affecting account OF hef 'Fais
and fluctuations, from which we gather that she
has been most abomina5y abused by her own re-
lations, and treated in an especially brutal man
ner by the aforesaid n p, who ought to have
been more affectionate brother. "liyacinth" is
captally drawn characteri-and no mistake !
Ruth is great little egotist, but decidedly
woman ''of parts" The book contains 4 great
deal of really fine writing. aud much mat Is mere
trash. On the whole, however, 1t Is decidedly
readable, especially when regarded As a ''verita-
bic history"
My CoURrsuIp AND ITS CONSEQUENCES, by
Henry Wicof. We are indebted to the same
gentlemen for copy Of this interesting volume.
All newspaper readers are to some extent tamil
lar with the circumstances which led to Wicoif's
Imprisonment in Sardinia. q few years aga. on
the complaint of his lady love, Miss Gamble
This book is published for the purpose of vndi-
eating his character from the aspersions cast upon
him. 1t is decidedly entertaining.
. We have also received from the same gentle
men CornelPs Prjnary Geography, forming part
first of systematic series of school biographies.
1t is the best work of the kind we have ever seen.
NELLY BRAcSEN, Lippiacott, Grom5o s. Co.,
Philadelphia. We have also received from
Messrs Buffers s; Smons. copy Of this enter
tanning story, heretofore noticed.
Southern Literary Messenger February num-
Der reeeived-au excellent number.
Leslie's Ga:elte Of Fashions, for February, has
arrived, with its spirited fashion plates and we'll
selected reading matter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Circuit Court.

The spe ca term of the Circuit Court, Judge
Parker, is still in session. number OF lmpoT-
tant cases have been disposed of. Country jurors
have hard time of it this cold weather.
The case of Seawright VS.. Blos'er, which oc.
cupied the attention of the Court nearly the whole
Of last week, was brought to a close Saturday :
vening. On Monday the Judge delivered his O.
pnon, reversing the decision of the County
Court About seventy witnesses were examined
in this case.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
LOOKING At THE SANE Thing IN A DIFFER

LOOKING At THE SANE Thing IN A DIFFER
ENr WAY.-The Washington Union referring ~
the probable re election Of Mr.. Seward. says:-
The abolition wing of The Know Nothing par
~ is as strong in New York as it has proved IL
self To be in Massachusetts Who will now as
sert that this new political organization is not
mere instruments powerful and dangerous aux
liary-io accomplish the ianatcal purposes OF the
abpltionsis
The New York Tribune talking on the same
subject says:-
More than one Wing from each House was
absent who will vote for him. it is confidently be-
eved and besides should it he necessary there are
4 sufficient number of Democrats ready 10 esms
to the rescue Union saving slave catching.
Know Mornings. with the rest Of the tribe who
are trying to hurl him down. may make them.
selves as easy as possible under tie circuInstan.
ces, for he will be elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Look Out!

II tho Know othings want to keep their par
~ free from demagogues and traitors, let 'hem
guard we'll their doors. 1t is rumored that some
men. known to have uniformly and bitterly OPP
posed the objects of the organization, in public
and in private, are now knocking for admlttance'
protesting the purity of their motives, and SINGER
i,v in their attachment to the principles OF the
marty. Such gentlemen appear fright good
looking" but should never permitted to 'come
in" 1t is perhaps none of our business, but we
charge nothing for the advice
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Election OF Seward.

On Tuesday last, the New York Legislature
re elected VIM ii. Seward to the United States
Senate, for six years from the 4th of March next.
The vote stood in the Senate, Seward Is, Dick
nson 5, Allen 2, scattering 5; in the House, Sc
ward 60, Dickinson IA, Seymour 10, Hunt s,
Dix 7, scattering | /.
We have heard much about the corruption Of
New York politicians, but the circumstances oil
this election exhibit them in worse light than
they have ever appeared in before. Gov. Clarkex-
Seward, even going 50 far as to fix the time for
the election of his own successor in the State
Senate who. he feared, would vote against Sc
ward-at such date that he could not take his
seat before the election of United States Senator
Some startling developments were also made BY
a Mr. Petty, in the lower House Of the Leglsla
ture, few days previous to the election lie
said there were fifty lnen who had been elected
under pledge to vote against Seward, but who
notwithstanding were going to vote for him, and
declared that in future he would not believe one
of these on oath in court of justice. ''The Gov
ernor," said he, ''has certain appointments tC
Nuke, but they were kept back until it wa:
known how certain men voted. Even the pass
age of bills depended upon the votes of member;
upon the Senatorial question:" AS proof of The
manner in which votes were openly bought, hi
mentioned the fact that he had a brother in pris
on in a foreign country-that he had called upoT
Seward to interceds for him-that he had receiv
ed no encouragement at the time, but had beer
told since he had been in Albany, that if hi
woald vote for Seward he would intercede will
the government for his brother.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Sleighing.

For more than week past the ground has been
in capital order for sleighing, and every sleigh
within gun-shot of Staunton has been brought In
to requisition. We can scarcely sit still long
enough to write paragraph as we listen
'To the naturalization
That so unsteady swells
From the rhymng and the Ginning OF the bells"
For the information Of the Winchester pirgin-
ian we may state that odd and young, grave
and gay continue to slide after night, and seem TO
enjoy the sport amazingly. 1t is remarked that
those who take passage on plank selected from
the Know Nothing Platform, distance all compel
itors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

POPULATION OF CALIFoRNTA.-The populati- n
of California shows n much less proportIonate IN
crease during 1884 than in previous years. lie
San Francisco Herald says that while the arrivals
last year number onIyiH ,73O, the departures have
amounted 10 q, All, showing net Gain Of only
%. 253. The total arrivals from New Grenada
and Central America, which represent those COM
inr from the United States on the Panama and
Nicaragua steamers, amounted to 1865, while
the departures by the same conveyances number
ed 70 .52s, leaving an addition OF only 10, l35 l.
mericans, or individuals from American ports, to
the populaiicp. To supply the place OF The 49,
52S inhabitants who had left for the Atlantic
States, there had arrived 1901 Chinese, sub
sti,u.e far from being desirable. For ports in
China have departed 1856 passengers, showing
an increase of IL $50 Chinese during the year, or
more than oue-half the total addition to the popu-
lation. very gratifying fact is shown in the
very large proportion Of women and children who
constitute the whole addition TO the population
! For every three men who arrived two derarted !;
! while five women and children hal arrived for
every UneS that bad left. Tie number OF emf
grants who had crossed the Plains is vIriOusy es-
iimated between tw entyf five and forty thousand
persons, but il will not probably exceed the small
er estimate. Adding $4,000 to the excess u ar
rivals by sea, and the increase Of population miy
he co, dawn in round numbers at 50,O0U. In
view If these facts the Herald desPond ngly says:
This will never do. Everything IN The State
is overdono. Preparations have been made lot a
population of one million; and unless we specify
adopt means to raise the number OF inhabitants 10
something like tat amount, We must re'roSaoe'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Cold Weather.

Friday nigh, last is said to have been the coolest
night we have had this winter. On Saturday
morning the thermometer indicated six degrees
below zero. This is nothing to the cold weather al
many places in the North. At West Randolph,
Vermont, on Wednesday, the mercury fell TO for
ty- four degrees below zero!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Persecution!

A gentleman called in the other day and with
drew his subscription to the Spectator, becaus
he considered it a Know Nothing paper w
happened to meslion the fact to several lndIvIdu
ais. aud our list has been creeping up hill eve
since. Wont somebody else quit? Very likely
bu, for every one who wiihdraws we Shall ca'cu
late on at least dozen new subscribers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Presbyterian Church.

Rev. DR.. Rice, of the Baptist Church, occu-
pied the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church on
Sunday night last Rev. VIM. B. Browne
preached regularly to the congregation up to the
first of January, since which time the Rev. VIM.
c. Campbell has supplied the vacancy. Rev.
Jos. r. Wilson, the pastor elect, is expected in
April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

PRoGEEss Of IyFIDgLIrY New York
Journa! of Commerce calls attention to the fac!
that large numbers of Germans who have cone to
this country, oflaie years, are disciples Of the an
archist school of Heine, according 10 whose creed
.thcre can be no true freedom until Christianity
is bloodily abolished" i. e., until persecution by
inideIs OF Christians is Instituted, with ends sim
liar TO those of Dvcletian or Sapor. One Of the
most influential German papers in New York has
also published articles warning the better class OF
Germans against encouraging these excuses.
A few of The reforms" demanded by the
"Freinaenner"- ihey call themselves WIN
have set up Thomas Paine as their apostle. and
who strive to gain strength 10 revolutioblze our
free government by the establishment OF the tyr
any OF anarchy, are-abotlon of the laws for the
observance of the Sabbath abolition of oaths in
Congress abolition Of oaths upon the Bible; ne
more prayer in our legislatures; abolition of the
Christian system of punishment; abolition of the
Presidency, OF all Senates, Of all lawsuits. in.
voving expense the right Of The people to change
the Constitution when they like a reduced tern
in acquiring citizenship. &c, &c. Z
These things are not sought after as mere shad
ows. nor are they the dreams with which vision.
aries amuse themselves, but which du no harm
They are seriously inculcated principles, earnest
" instled for the prov agaton OF which there
exists several chief and many minor societies, It
which hundreds of thousands Of foreigners are at
flatld. who are i'll constant communication VIII
each other, and act in concert, and whoare begin
ming to be felt in every Garner OF the land, bu
particularly in the West where their effort, ar
greatly aided by the growing Nervousness q
Abuitionisln.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

AY.NKEE OFFERED THE CoNTRAor TO CAP
TuRE CANToY-The following extract ofa com
mercial letter from Canton, in The London News.
contains sulne interesting particulars respecting
the posture Of affairs at that port and the neigh
borhoGd
son the 18th we had accounts from Fat San,
that in grand attack made on The place by the
imperiaists they had met with serious reverses
having lost not less than one thousand men in
killed and prisoners. One hundred junks were
asJ taken by the conquerors, with large quantities
of Guns and ammunition. From all can hear, |
believe this 10 have been the most decisive fight
they have had So anxious are the Chinese au-
lhofites to regain Fal-San, they have offered a
broken down Yankee $50, 0O0 10 take it, and Sl5,-
coo ifhe will take small fort near WampOa.
The American Consul has minated To this
free and enlightened citizen that if he goes on
this expedition he cannot expect 'tlclr everlsaiIn'
stars and stripes 20 protect him ilhe comes to grief
The ImperiaIisls have, understand. already paid
a heavy ain. INT in advance, and another American
holds security for the balance. lie has enlisted
about 500 scamps Of all sorts. and only waits ior
written shortly from the mandarins. Foreign
ers generally are averse to The whole affair as be-
ing likely TO lead to a general embroIlment OF all
parties This has been pointed out 10 the Chi
nese government, and has made them all at once
uncomfortable about giving their open sanction ID
the thing"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

END OF THE PERUVIAN REyoLuTios.-PoIIt
zeal troubles it, this country are at last terminated
by the total defeat and complete disappearance OF
the Government and its army, on the 9th Janua-
nv. About 5000 rabbe recruits, badly ofilcered'
we're opposed to the standing army of Peru with
President Echinque at its head. There was no
battle but an irregular movement brought me
revolu,onists accidentally in contact with al
vision of the Government army, both parties De y,
inc taken BY surprise. On the defeat OF TINS di-
vision. the President fed to the city aud took
refuoe with the British minister. and was sup
posed to have been subsequently, concealed on
bard the English sloreship at CaIlao.
Gen Ramon Castillo is now in quiet and entire
possesson of the whole country, with absolute
command unrammeed by a constitution. From
the general opinion ia his favor aud from his char
acier together with the fact that there Is now no 10
military leader who can attempt 10 oppose MN, II
s certain that he will be able 10 keep the country
in peace To- many years. A great activity IN
business is everywhere anticipated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

ns- The decline IN the amount of U. 5. reve-
nue received during January. 1853, as compared
with the same manh Of 1854, is two millions
three hundred thousand dollars. The aggregate
falling of since the end Of Or'uber. when The re-
action in tie impurt trade began, is S6.OO0.U0
During he first seven monlhs Of the current ifs
cal year, the decrease 10 S0.35! ,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Original story.

We have received Texas story, translated
# IN the French for the Spectator, by lady
friend. We shall endeavor to PUBLISH 1t IN one
ar two numbers. as soon as possible, and IN the
mean time the translator will please accept our
thanks for her favor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
The Ruling Passion.

In the House of Representatives the Hon. Fay
cite McAIullen ''rose to personal explanation"
''Mac" is emphacally rising man. Some in,
cousiderate individual is evcrlastiugly treading on
his toes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

Our friends in the country, and throughout the
State will please send us any items of interest IN
regard 10 this distinguished individual.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
Information wanted:

nSamu wishes to know if anybody has ever
oosyered the queslion-"Where is Mllly Nc
Pherson 3"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

WIscoYsIN SEw,ToR.-l'he Hon. Charles Dur
kee formerly Representative IN Congress. has
been elected United States Senator from Wis
consin. or SIX years from the 4ih of March next.
when the term o. Mr. Walker will expire
When Mr.. Durkcc was Representative in Con-
rress he vas Freesoil Democrat. and sill re-
III ia,. we believe. of The same politics. lie has
been elected 10 the Senate by the Fusion parry n
the lie tslaluie of his State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

~. \. Fl. Massis, Esq. has been elected Pres
,,'n, &C ,be Monticello Bank at charlottesville
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
STkUNTON SPECTATOR.
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY II, 1855.
For Congress.

We are authorized to announce the Hon. JOHN
LETCER candidate for election to aseat IN the lhlr'
~ fourth Congress.
The American patriot., 1855-12-15

ministration, which he hastnot hesitated to de-
nounce in those particulars in which he con.
ceived it to be in error.
Milliard Fillmore has ever been ~ old ma.
tionsl Whig, and has never been found want
ing when duty called. His course during the
shest time be occupied the Presidential chair
has given evidence the most conclusive Of his
sousaaen On al national questions and has en-
deazed his name 10 Thousands and tens of thou
sands Of his countrymsn.
With our Government under the guidance
Of either Of these two men, we have nothing to
fear. Their positions in regard to all the great
issues Of the day are before the people and can-
not be doubted.
They are both Union, Constitutional, Ma.
tional men IN every sense in which these terms
can be used.
Let us have either Dickinson o. Fillmore for
our next President
The American patriot., 1855-12-15
What is There in A Name2

At o meeting of the Alabama Legislature
some short tiue since, Mr.. Walker, an anti
American Whig, one who had ever been vio-
lently opposed to the old democratic party and
its doctrines, was proposed as suitable can
didate Of the pseudo Democratic party for spea.
ker. He was approached on the subject, but
positively refused to have his name used as
democrat in the nomination. He declared that
be was as much opposed to the democrats
now as he ever had been and could not allow
his name to be submitted as candidate before
q Democratic caucus. II, said he, "you will
abandon the name Democratic, and call your
caucus an anti Know Nothing one, will be the
candidate" To win was the game, and to en-
sure success, the members of the so called
Democratic party in this case willingly aban-
doned their Democracy, dubbed their caucus
Anti-Know Nothing" nominated Walker,
and elected him speaker. Thus was the old
term Democracy thrown overheard when it
was necessary to succeed and still many claim
to call the opposition to the Native American
Party the true old democracy.