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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
commissioners Sale OF
VALUABLE LANDS

IN POC4HON1.4S COUNTY, va.
n pursuance Of a decree of the Circuit Court Of Po
L cahontas county, pronounced on the 18Th day OF
September In case therein pesding IN which VIM.
Il. Cannon ct plaintiffs, and Eleanor Slayens
ct al, heirs at law Of Jacob G. Slavens, decd.
defendants, will proceed, Thw,dGy The 22d day of
November, 1885, the premises sell, at public auc-
ton the Lands in the bin and edngs mentioned
situate in that portion Of the county known the Cup
pm Tract" on the waters Of the Grccnbrier river,
and in the forks thereof the Stanton and Parkers-
burg Turupiks road about II miles Of Staunton
and composed of the following continuous tracts
One Tract Of about l9is. ACRES, on the Turnpike
road adjoining the tract assigned 70 widow dover,
known as the "Houchen Tract" on Grecnbrier river
all of which is Gle ared and in cultivation, having no
meadow of some so Acres, DWELLING HOUSE,
Barn, and splendid orchard, etc.
Also Tract Of 80, aud additional Tract Of 40 A
caEs, adjoining, heavily timbered and suitable for
the cultivated tract Aforesaid.
Also a Tract Of l36 ACRES, (wood land,) adjoining
the sHouchen Tract'-a of these tracts lie ~ Z. Of
the dover lands, and will be sold together
Also, Tract in the forks Of the Grecnbrer river,
containing about 53 Acres 100 Acres Of which is clear
ed and in cxyat graz. and small orchard there
on.
Also, Tract of 30 AcRrs. adjoining the above, lying
the North East fork of the river and will be sold
with the tract aforesaid
Also, Five Tract, adjoining each other situate tho
Turnpike road, lying on Cheat mountain and S. w.
fork of the Greenbrier, containing in the aggregate
bout ACRES, WHICH VIII De SOFA logcther,
three lots, as may be desired by purchasers.
The whole Of these lands are rich and fertile, and
constitute body Of the finest grazing lands thrown
into market in the county of Pocahontas. Some Of
these lands steep but the less valuable for graz
zing purposes that account for they rich from
bottom to top. So that TO the farmer who desires
grow grain the grazer of cattle aud sheep, they
are alike valuable.
The attention Of the farmers Of Augusta and Rocking.
ham is respectfully called to these Lands To such OF
then may be situated TO winter cattle sheep,
it is believed tracts of these lands wond be valuable
appendage as they lie within from four to six days
drive of them, over fine road, and If desired, would
be pleasant summer retreat for themselves and fami
lies, atfordng the opportunity Of looking after their
stock and the pleasure Of the chase angling, as the
abound with game and the waters with trout.
Such persons desire 10 purchase, requested TO
anime the Lands before the day Of SALE They will be
shown to them by John r. or Lanty SlaVens, who
side upon them.
TERIfS.-The terms Of sale will be, one fourth Of
The purchase money Cash-the balance on credit Of
sns, two and three years.
I will sell, at the same time and place, Negro Wo-
nan and child. WIZ. 7. CANNON,
Admir-. Of j. G. Slavens, deed.
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From Europe.

By the steamer Canada, which arrived at Hal
flax on the 10Th, we have London and Liverpool
dates to the 29h ult.
The begerents in the Crimea were active in
making preparations for an attack and defence
The Russians ware employed in certifying the
north side of Sebastopol by constructing new bat
teries. The French were advancing their caval-
nv and infantry towards Bachseserai,, and the
general forces Of the Allies were concentrating
near Balsklava. Sebastopol is to be RACED and
the basins to be filled up. A fearful tempest and
heavy rains had swept over the town.
On the Cpd ulno the Allies made an attack
upon the Russian infantry. The latter reiterated.
On tho 23d Prince Gorischakoff telegraphs
that the Allies had landed 1000 men at Eupa-
tora, and had then $4,000 on the Russian flank.
On the 25th 33, 600 of the Allied troops debouch-
ed from Eupstoria and occupied the villages on
the left flank of the Russians. No battle had &C.
Cured up to the 18th ultimo, which of course is
the latest date from the Crimea.
Letters from the camp mention that the Allies
were actively preparing for campaign. The
correspondent of the Paris Patrie, under date Of
September &c, says:
"Ever since their retreat the Russians have
continued to fire shells at Us, and it would be a
mistake 10 suppose that our armies in Sebastopol
are beyond the range of the enemy's batteries on
the northern shore and on the plateau. The balls
from Fort Constantine reach beyond Sirehtzka
Bay. and they can very easily throw their projec
tiles into the town. As to the batteries Of the
other forts, some of the guns in them are so pow
erful that they carry shot right over the town
and do execution in the advanced siege works ;
but, although the Russian fire does not cease, it
is not very active. The artillery and engineers
in Sebastorol are every where at work. Fort st.
Nicholas, which was left almost intact, has been
fortified, and its already replies to the en-
envy. Any attempt Of the Russians to return to
the place is wholly out of the question"
A letter from Berlin, dated the 23d, says:
"Varous circumstances at ST. Petersburgh
seem to indicate that Prince Gortschakoff will
soon evacuate the forts to the north of Sebastopo,
those forts bang only strategic points; but great
are making by the Russians for
winter campaign"
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HORRIBLE MURDER AND SUIcIDE.-.4 Noble
DORA Fiendish Nun We record this morn
ing one of the most frightful instances of hui
man depravily that it has ever beer our misor-
tune to learn Of. The circumstances which are
briefly ,hese, are shocking beyond parallel:
A German shoemaker NAMED William Ebber-
ling, living in this city. on Fourteen near Madi-
son street, has for long time led an unhappy life
with his wife. Their quarrels and discussions
disturbed the peace of the neighborhood. He has
on more than one occasion brutally beaten and
maltreated her, and her life was one Of drudgery
and hardship On Thursday afternoon last, a.
bout three o'clock, he was seated on his bench,
working at his trade, when dispute arose be-
tween them, and he made sudden spring upon
her, catching her by the throat, and INJECTING five
wounds upon her with sharp. pointed shoe knife
which he had in his hand at the time, any one
of which was sufficient to have caused DEATH
She is not dead yet but the physicians in atten-
dance pronounce her recovery impossible lie
then fled from the house, followed by large
Newfoundland dog belonging to him, and proceed
ed TO the river and jumped in, for the purpose of
drowning himself. He was dragged out, howev-
ever, by the dog before he had accomplished the
purpose He then caught the dog, and with the
same knife with which he had stabbed his wife,
and which he had never let go, deliberately cut
its throat, and again jumped into the river, and
succeeded in accomplishing what the more noble
brute had prevented him from doing at first.
The murderer is a young man, about thirty
years Of age. His body ha, been recovered, and
the Coroner called to hold an nquest.-.uissouri
Democrat Oct. 8.
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Elcs.ioneerinx In ohio.

We publish in this paper what purPorts to be
letter from Gov. Shannon, of Kansas Territory, de-
nying that he made pro slavery speech at West
pors. Missouri. It is addressed to the editor of a
leading Democratic paper in Ohio, and was doubt
less intended to influence the recent election in
that State Another fact connected with the mat
tor is also significant as indicating the sentiments
of tho Democracy of Ohio upon the slavery ques-
ton. A letter from Washington was published
in the Democratic papers Of the State just before
the election, stating that the President had deter
mined upon the removal Of Shannon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

ENaLrsE WoNAN'S DEFENCE OF SLAVERY
We hear from pretty good authority that tho
HOasble Miss Murray, the distinguished Eng
lish7lady who has been travelling in the United
States for some months past, is preparing u hook
of observation and criticism upon our people and
constitutions and that she Intends 10 riadicGt:
thu Institution Of slarery from Ms alleged misre-
presentation Of Uncle I6m's Cabin. Unless we
have been entirely misiniOrped, Miss Murray has
come to the conclusion, as the result Of her per-
sona observation, that the social institutions of the
Southern States are decidedly in advance of those
Of any other portion Of this country that high
e7 degree of culture and refinement is to be found
there than elsewhere in the Union that Sav-
cry is blessing rather than curse to the negroes
themselves, and that the pictures Of its crusltes
and atrocities, given by Mrs Stowe in her celebra-
ted novel, are either very gross eAaggeratons, or
SO exceptional as rot at all to be taken into the
account, when forming judgement Of the insti-
tuition itself. She will make this prominent
feature in her forthcoming book, and designs, we
understand, to enter upon special reiutaIion Of
the views and representations Of Mrs. Stowe
.Nss York. Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

A New TERaIToRr.-The Pioneer, located at
OLYMPIA, Washington Territory. lately published
cali for Convention, addressed to the people Of
Oregon and Washington Territories, east of the
cascade mountains, To meet at the Dales on the
25ih Of August last. to take preliminary steps for
the organization Of a new territory. to extend on
either side of the Columbia river. from the Cas-
cades to the Rocky Mountains. The Pioneer says
that the late treaties by Governor Stevens and
General Palmer with the Indians in the proposed
new territory, have thrown open for occupation
all the fertile valleys of the vast scope OF country
and its admirable adaptation for stock growing has
induced large number of farmers from the VIII
lamete valley to emigrate thither. There are
also cold fields in that section of country. and II
public expectations in regard to them are realized.
the Pioneer thinks that three thousand people
would be found there in month.
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=. RETURN or DR. KANE.-By despatch from
Few York on the | lth we have the following in
teres;iug Intelligence:
HE propeller Arctic and bark Release, sent
ort under command ct Lieutenant tlartstein, 10
the rescue OF DIR. Kane and his party, arrived
mere !his evening, having on board the Doctor
ana MS Company. The propeller and bark made
thelr way North in Smiths Sound, up to latitude
w SU, when their further progress was stopped
oy Ice. After working their way in toward the
shore, the expedition discovered an Indian village
"Ae'e they learnt that Dr. Kane and his party
had gOne South. They then returned to Disco
isl;nd IN Davis Strait, off the western coast Of
Greenland, where they found DR.. Kane and his
expeditionsts.
DR.. Kane had pushed his vessel, the Rescue.
as far north as $40 when she was frozen in. He
remained Sy her all the winter sending to The In
dian village for provisions. In the spring he a
bandOned the ship and made his way southwark
~ IN sledges To Upernank, whence they were
conveyed in a Danish vessel to the Island of Dis
co, where they wore found b. the expedition sent
IN search IF them. Three of DR.. Kane'S party
died. Christian O!ser, carpenter; Pierce Schu
bsrt, cook q and Jefferson Baker. seaman. The
remainder are all more or less frosi bitten.
On the 9Th ult.. the bark Release narrowly es-
capped shipwreck 0y coming in cOntant with an
iceberg, She stove her bulwarks and had her
boats carried away.
The last winter was unusually severe in the
Arctic region, and many natives persisted from ex-
pOsure and starvation,
No traces whatever were discovered Of Sir John
FEanklin's party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
Mexican Affairs.

The friends Of Mexico are not without hope
that the ball of civil revolution, which for forty
years has been kept IN constant motion, VIII soon
stop at the point most favorable TO public order and
liberal government. The experiments which have
already been made in government by the Mexican
people have resulted in the establishment of the
fact that they will not submit to an arbitrary or
imperial Government, and that federal represen-
latve Government, such as ours, is essential 10
their habits, and wants, and condition. The
public voice now calls for the trial of another sya-
TEN, and one whieh.. experience has indicated as
best suited to the public eXigencies. This system
is contemplated by the plan of Ayutla, the details
Of which we have recently had occasion to explain.
The principle oil this plan is a consolidated, re-
preventative, republican Government. The inter-
ventiun of State Governments, with Stale EIecu-
tive., and State Legislatures, and State Judiciary,
will be entirely dispensed with "a soon as the new
syst,m can be put in motion. There will be a
National Executive, and National Congress, and
National Judiciary. 1t is believed by many OF
the most enlightened Mexicans. and among them
the intelligent Minister from Mexico now in the
United States that this system of government
will restere order and establish prosperity in Mex
ico 1t is urged in its favor, rather in antlnpa
ton of obvious objections TO it, that the interests
of all the different portions OF Mexico are homo
geneous and therefore invite, instead Of repellng,
the principle Of centralsm in the Government
They have no perpetual slavery question to stand
az q fixed barrier to consolidation, as we have
The legislative power under this system will ne
ces..riy be the ruling power of the Republic, and
the success of the system will depend upon the
wisdom and integrity Of that branch of the Gov
ernment 1t will belong to this body to put in
operation more liberal commercial policy than
has heretofore existed in Msxico. Ii will belong
to them to curtal the revenues Of the Church and
abolish monopoies and exclusive privileges, and
rid the country of the oppressive burden Of stand
ing army.
The time is soon to be fixed fer the first general
election of an Executive Chief Of the Representa-
tiyes to the first National Congress. The two
most prom nent candidates for the Office are Gen.
Alvarez and Gen. Comonfoft, and the choice will
be between them. They are alike pledged to tho
support of the plan of Ayulla.
Gen Almontc remains mere as Minister OF
Mexico, having been r0,ppointed by the late Pro-
visional Government of Carera, which Govern
ment had revoked the appointment of Mr.. Vidal,
the relative of Santa Anna.-JOurnGl Of Com
,nsrce
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

THE Central AMERICAN E1PEDIrIoS.-Ac-
cotdng to a correspondent Of the New York Tri-
bune, large number Of men have been enlisted
in New Orleans for the Central American Expe-
ditions Of Kinney and Walker, all of whom will
go out armed 1t is said also, that several veal
thy planters have subscribed large amount of
money to the enterprise, whilo others have agreed
to 90 down as soon as things are more settled, and
take with them their slaves. Many who have
enlisted have agreed to take their families along.
The fund guaranteed to Kinney for the promotion
Of his enterprise amounts To over five millions of
dollars and 1t is alleged that the object of the
whole effort is to secure the organization Of slave
State in Central America, to be annexed TO the
Union.
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Your, Ood't seTTahI,
HENRY A. WISE.

VIEW OF THE GRiyEs.-A correspondent
of tho Baltimore American writes from Norfolk
under date Of Oct. 7, as follows:
81 was cut at the cemetery last evening, and
saw three graves open, waiting for occupants, but
,hsre was fortunately none for than. The Gene
terry presents sight sufficient to make the stout
heart feel sad to sac the immense space OF broken
ground. More than half the lois have each three
or four newly made graves in them, and in other
places you will see twenty or thirty togesher.-
There are also numerous pits in which the collins
have been piled indiscriminately. There were a
number of ladies' present, weeping over the graves
of their relatives. and sprnking then with flow
ers; placing beautiful bouquets on them. 1t was
indeed melancholy sight, and though stranger
among them, with no near friend or relative to
moura, it was with difficult to withhold the tear
of sym palhy"
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Judge Nason--Enzlsnd and the U. states.

Judge Nason--England and the U. States.
Soon after the news of the fall of SevsstoPol
reached Paris,th French Emperor made arrange
ments for grand celebration of the event at the
cathedral of Nolre Dame. The Emperor, with
becoming delicacy, omitted all mention of the di-
pomatic corps from the list Of expected company,
which was Published beforehand. Most of the
representatives Of neutral Powers stad away, bu
Judge Mason, our representative, attended in full
costume. This conduct is regarded as an express
sion of American sympathy with the Allies, and
has been condemned by all citizens ofthe sountry,
at home and abroad who desire the United States
to maintain strictly neutral position, as well as
those VINO lean towards Russia. That the feel
ngs of the people of this country are perfectly neu
trail is apparent to every one who has observed the
manner W it'll which the late news from the Cri-
mea was received. Not single newspaper, SO
far as we know, expressed either pleasure or re-
greet This absence of emotion is not to be attri-
buted to want of interest or curiosity in the
news; for the great events progressing in the
East attract the attention Of all classes of people
in this country; but to an inability to approve OF
either party. Judge Mason, therefore, has not
represented the sentiments of his counsrynen.
The Washington Union gives US to understand
that the President will be greatly ispeased with
Judge Mason, should the report concerning him
prove true but expresses doubt upon this point
1t says: GAS the representative Of 4 neutral
Power, it seems to US impossible that Mr.. Mason
could have overlooked the improperly of such an
act so far as TO compromit his Government by his
attendance in his representative capacity" The
Union further alludes to the recent statement of
the London Times that an alliance was once
projected between Eng land and France toprevent
the annexation of Texas, and the menace that
the existing alliance "may last to interfere in the
affairs of a Transatlantic Turkey" clearly refer
ring to Mexico. This is but repetition Of the
threat said to have been made by the British Min
lister, Clarendon, and the Emperor Napoleon, in
regard to our relations with Cuba, and is not q
little offensive. At the beginning Of the war there
is no doubt that Great Britain had the sym
panty Vi h'Joli.J VI WIG hHslicaH PsoPe, Hofe,
perhaps, from that feeling which draws one to;
wards his own kin, than any other cause. But it
would appear that she has calculated upon our CO.
operation in some way, and is chagrinned that
we have stood aloof. Our vessels have respected
her blockade of the Baltic, while she has violated
our laws by enlistng recruits upon our soil, and at
The same time frets like querulous old dame be-
cause we will not espouse.. her cause. England is
too dependent upon the United States for the
means ocsupport to allow her seriously to pick
quarrel with US, but her course towards US is by
no means calculated 10 coRciliate our friendship.
St. Louis was visited BY severe snow storm
on the 9TH inst,
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Thanksgiving Day.

Gov. johnson has issued the following procla-
nation, appointing Thursday the 9th of Novem-
Der as Thanksgiving Day. This is something
new and unexpected, but not the less gratifying
A portion of the people of this Commonwealth
having been afflicted by the ravages OF Pestl'
lence scarcely paralleled in the annals OF history,
By which the tenderest ties Of social lite have
been severed, the warmest affections bllghted, and,
in some Instances, every vssllGe OF ancient iami-
lies, except their honored memories, eflaced; by
which usual intercourse has been stopped. private
business suspended, exertion and enterprise rem
dered hopeless, and public duties necessarily DIS
regarded; by which sympathy has been aroused,
not only in every part of our own State, but, to
the honor of humanity, in every State where Kim
ded ties and the sacred bond of union prevail, ex-
hibing itself by spontaneous offerings from midi
viduals and communities TO relieve tho suffering
of the distressed; and it having pleased tod, IN
his mercy, 10 stay the hand OF the Destroyer, oy
abalng the violence of the disease, and TO cheer
US with the hope that confidence and activity Will
DO restored, and happiness take the place OF aiiiic-
ton; II being an occasion unusual and eXtraordl-
nary when it becomes all 10 acknowledge the &C.
Pendence upon the Almighty, and, In humility, to
return grateful thanks for blessings most bounte'
ousIy bestowed upon us people, and especially
for his mercy in sparing our fellOw-ciizens from
further suffering: Therefore,
/, Joseph Johnson, Governor of Virginia, eI-
pressly discaiming authority to require or control,
do hereby, on behalf of the people, earnestly re-
commend that all, without distinction of creed or
party, with one accord, unite in rendering homage
and thanksgiving to God for his blessings, and in
fervent prayer for continuance of bis guidance
and protection And to this end suggest that
the FIFTEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER next DO set
apart, to be religiously observed, in freedom from
business or care, and with proper feeling of hui
initiation and reverence.
In testimony whereof, have hereto Subscribed
nay name, this 9Th day Of Ostober, 1855.
JOS. JOHNSON.
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Qua RELATIONS WITH DEyMARE.-The sub
joined important intelligence is copied from the
Providence Journal of Monday laat:
1--WE are happy to be able to s;ata, on the most
reliably authority, that measures are in progress
by the United States Government which will put
10 rest all fears of any collision with Denmark grow
ing out oour refusal to submit longer to the Sound
dues. A messenger is on the way if no, already in
Denmark charged with important dispatches to our
representative at Copenhagen directing him to en-
ter into negotiations in regard to these taxes.
Of course nothing is known as 10 the instructions
he takes 10 the United States Charge d. Afalres
there 1t is sufficient, however, 10 state that on r
Government has no desire 10 force friendly Power
situated as Denmark is at the present time, into
any hasty measure which may compel her to ap-
peal to either of the present belligerent nations
Tor the defence of system Of taxation on COM
merce which is her chief source of revenue.
despatch forom Washington says there is no
truth in the above report.
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DpcovERY-A airing Of thirteen PROPOSE
lions is going the rounds of the Democratic pa
pers as an "admirable enuacistion and cOndehsa-
non Of the Democratic creed" II is piece Of
good fortune ia the party to find ost at last its
characteristics. The question has often been
sensible solution We ever heard was that given by
a blunt couut,ymau Who never swerved frsm his
fidelity to the path pointed out by the leaders
.'Whst is Democracy ;" said he. Democracy
is--is-always to vote with Jour party, right or
wrong. "-.Na! Intel.