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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

THE NAVAL RETIRED LIsT.-ln order to pro-
vide some mode of redress for the admitted cases
of hardship and wrong growing out of the action
of the Naval Retiring Board, 1t is stated that the
Senate Naval Committee have now under consid-
Grafton The suggestions OF the Secretary OF the
Navy, given in reply to specific call from them.
They contemplate laws increasing the number oil
officers in each grade, and as an alternative prop.
osition. direction to the President to reserve all
the accruing vacancies caused by resignation,
dsath or otherwise for the benefit OF those now ON
the retired list who may be justly entitled to con-
sideration In addition to these plaas the Com
mittee have also another, originating with them
selves. for the organization of Revlsory Board,
TO be 50 constituted that the most thorough eXaml-
nation nav DE made into every individual case,
allowing the fullest time and opportunity tor accu
sa,ion and deleuce. and requiring record to be
preserved OF all The proceedings. The opinion is
entertained that of the two hundred officers placed
on the reserved list. not more than one-iOurth oil
the number would court rigid investigations
Hence the laburs of the new Board would be much
lighter than would appear from casual view OF
the subject.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

DESPERATE AFFRAYIx SCHOOL HoUsE.-
The Lebanon ('rsnn.) Herald of she '2ith u'l.,
gives the following account ofa terrible AID fatal
fight in a school room in Wilson county, ~ that
Slate: i1fr@ 4.
3 "rhe most Distressing homicide we ever heard
of occurred IN this county aboni seven miles north
east of Lebanon. OH last Monday morning was a
week ago, between Rules Watson and his three
sons on the one side, and two sons of John New
on the other. The unfortunate difficulty occurred
in a school room. Young New, aged ab'ut nine
teen wears, was shot through the heart and FIX
pi, ed Immediately (; aud his little brother, some
thirteen OF fuurieen years of age, was almost Iii
orally cut tn pieces receiving no less. we learn.
than seven dangerous wounds. Strange as It may
appear, he still living, aud hopes are entertained
of his recovery Rufus Watson received the Gun
tents of plstul Iuaded with bird shot, in the
breast, but was not seriously hurt. The ditfiraty
grew out of an old grudge that has existed be-
tween the heads of the respective families.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

ADVENTURES WITH A WoLF-The Kansas cor
spondeot Of the 81. Louis Republican tells the
flowing story:
"a few days since, while riding in The rear Of
ar town, In small ravine, through which
streamlel takes its quiet way beneath its crystal
covering, and whuse irrigation has produced tall
grasses and shrubs that make a hiding place tor
game, came suddenly upon 4 large black wolf.
lie was scratching at thin place In the Ice, and
seemed almost furnished for water When he saw
me he started in full run for the river bottom.
kept upon his heels AMI tried to ride upon him.
Ho was ALMOST exhausted, and just as | supposed
he would give out, he slipped into the hollow of
large coton wood tree. Istopped the hole through
which he entered, and came back 10 town and got
an axe and the dogs and the assistance OF Frank
Mahan and WIN. Palmer and together we re
turned to cut him out The dogs were anxious,
and we were prepared with our guns TO receive
him. When we made large hole, about four
feet from the ground, the dogs jumped at 1t on the
outside and the wolf on the inside, and such bark
ing, growing, snapplng and bowling never heard
eetore. 1t nude the woads rssaund for a great
distance, and brought several of the neighb0rS to
the spot Things continued 81 for a while. aud
we consulted what had best be done. We Gould
not shoe, the wolf through this opening without
too great risk Of killing the dugs for he only APP
peared al the inside when the dogs were at the
outside. We finally concluded to stop the hole
that we had made, and fell the tree by cutting
narrow cash around il. The tree came down
little sooner than we expected. Frank Mahan
had the axe lifted for enOther stroke, as It went
over with a crush The wolf, with bristled back
and glariug eyes, and gttering teeth, leaped at
his throat with terrible Gerocy. The descending
axe met half way, cleayng its skull and laying 1t
dead at his feet. We had no time to express our
wonder and congratulations at his narrow and stu
galar escape. before our attention was called to
that which filled us with Amusement 1t not dread.
1t was a human skeleton, of medium size, and OF
afemale. hidden in'the cavity OF the tree. It's
posture was erect. and the bones were held toge,h
or by kind OF clear megument, that seemed To
cover, like transparent skin, the entlre trame.-
The jar Of the ielied tree severed several OF the
joints, and we drew them all out and placed them
again in form. The proportions were perfect and
the limbs straight-lndicatiOg contour, when III
flesh, of perfect symmetry. Who could II have
been that thus persisted years ago in this wild ioF
est and how came her death in this strange place,
were queries thai were immediately suggested
Couldlt have been some maiden, WIN, like the
bride in the 'NIisletoe Bough,' had concealed
herself from her lover in the heart OF this old Tree,
and became astened.there and died z" yts .a,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
Acknowledgement.

Announcement. HiF '
I'VE arc authorized to announce JoTs n, CRAWFORD
w candidate for the office Of CONSTABLE, in tho
First District OF Augusta comfy, to succeed Mr. M.
w Crawford, the present incpmbenty who declif ire
election. y gesggs * q q YgsgEgy s93E
Feb Is, 1856. = = : 80
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
New YoRK, March IL

The Tribune Washington correspond.
ent ,elegra2Ls that The territorial commit.
tee OF the Senate will report 10 morrow
on the Presidents Kansas message. Mr.
Douglas from the majority. will bring in
a bill authorizing the formation Of a state
government. Mr.. Ccllamei from the
minority, will recommend by either the
e~storation Of the Missouri Compra mice,
r. the abrogation OF the territorial laws,
with protection 10 the people Of Kahsas
from the incursions Of The border ruff.
'isns, and against the admission o: Kan
sas as a State dnder the Topeka cons,i-
tuition. The Preaiden. 10 dsinclined 10
submit The Central American Question TO
arbitration. and decidedly i~nclines to an
abroga.ion Of the treaty. One or more
members Of the Cabinet lean TO The for.
mer mode by choosing two distinguish
ed Americans and two Englishmen %
constitute umpires. These plans Of ar.
bitralion will depend msinly on the man
ner Of Lord Ci.rendsn's answer 10 tie
reques, for the recall OF Mr.. Champion.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
The River Improvement.

We refer from an unusual demand
sfor extra copies Of our paper, that the
official nnouEcsmen 81 the s.Demoiue
Navigation and Railroad Company
which we have noS published several
weeks. are creating a good deal Of in
teress in the public mind. The Notice
Of the Company 10 Contractors, and their
interesting circular 10 Manufacturers,
and Others, in relation to the water power
which they offer 10 Lease for a term Of
years. will be found inserted again this
week. We would refer in this connec-
sion to the circular of Prof. Geo. R.
Perkinr, the Land Commissions Of the
Company. TO those who have applied |, o
purchase the lands. II will be seen BY
reference 10 the circular in another
column. that applicants are requested 10
meet Prof. Perkins, at the office of the
Com ? in this place on the ls,, 2nd,
or 3rd. day of April. The condition oil
sale will be found fully set forth. in. the
circular.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

The MoNTHLIEs & QUARTELIEs.-
We are greatly obliged to Messrs.. Leo
nard Scots & Co., for early copies of the
Foreign QuarseIies re published BY them
from advanced sheets, from the Euro.
pean publishers.
We have before US the January No.
of"Ths Edinburgh Review" the CCIX
No. Of the work. The table of contents
presents truly a rich intellectual treat 10
which any literary ep;curs may 81,
down with the certainly Of being up re.
ireshed and iuvigora.ed. There are ten
articles commencing with one entitled
"The Civil Wars and Cromwell" an
article itself worth the price of the num-
ber.. The terms of The Quarlerlies are
each % per year. and the four and Black
wood, $40. Address, Leona I'd Scott
4 Co., 70 Fulton 81. New York.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

THINGS TO BoAsT oF.-Mr. Donel
son, the American candidate for Vice
President, in his speech Immediately sf-
ter nomination, eaid. IL was born in a
Slave S.ate-I am the owner of one hun.
dred Slaves-l love the institutions Of
the South" We may add: the Pitts.
burgh Gazette says tina, a gentleman IN.
forms the editor that last summer he saw
twenty or thirty ,oomen blowing in Mr.,
Donelson's fields. And this is the MAJ
that q smell faction Of Iowa politician,
urge the people Of this Free Stale Il
vote for. Perhaps they'll do it.-Gat,
City.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
YRg HgW @KMR g@UREgR

DEMAND FOR DwELLINes.-There 10
nothing so %anxiously enquired Tor just
now as Houses to live in. Fifty famil-
les. a 'least. would become residents Of
Otiuniwa al once if Houses could be
rented. Canno, something be done to
meet this demand. Wa understand tina,
quite a number Of our citizens who own
vacant lots design TO build during the
season. This is a capital idea, and We
hope the example will be followed BY
others, that every citizen OF Ouumws,
having %uncccupied lots, will make i, an
ohjecs to put on them some kind oil bull
dlngs that will answer the demands oil
migrants. at FEAST temporarily. All
such investments will pay. No mistake
abou: il.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
ARLINGTON, March IL.

An anti. Nebraska caucass was held at
the capfssa this evening. Eigh,y-fv
Congrsssmsn were present. and al the
free States were Represented. Senator
Fooie was The chairman aud Mr.. Cum
back, Of Ind, Secretary. Wilson of
Mas. spoke earnestly for a union Of all
the North in favor oil freedom. He
pledged Massachusetts 10 support an an.
ii Nebraaka candidate for P~residen,.-
Colfsx, of Ind. advocated making the
grea, question of Freedom ia the ierai.,
tories an issue 10 tho Presidential cam
paign in opposition 10 slavery sggress.
ION.
Banks expressed similar views. and
said there was no doub, that the people
Of Mass. would carry the question 10
a successful issue. Collmer and Sc.
ward made eloquent earnest speeches in
sisting that the paramount o~ve.shadow-
ing issue Of the day 10 freedom or Sla-
very. and on this an appeal 10 the coun-
Try must be made. Sc ward declared he
did not rare wha. name The party bore he
would support the candidate who repre-.
sebled the great principles Of Feedom.
He was frequently interrupted by 40
plause; this was the Gre. speech he made
in the House Of Representatives.
Cragin Of N. H.. Benson of Maine,
Howard Of Mich, B~ellenghurst of Wis.,.
Mrreil and Saba of W., and Granger
Of N. Y. severally spoke for their re-
spec,ive States. expressing views SINH.
lar to .her predecessors.
Todd of Penn . while prefar.ing I 70
main uncommi,ied az 10 the Presidency,
declared himself strongly an anti N ebras.
ka man. :.
A call Of the states was not concluded
when the caucass adjourned 10 nee, 4
gain next Tuesday.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

Nj. G.. r. JoHNsoN's LECTURE, before
The Literary Association last week was
very favorable reeeiveds some passages
calling out hearty applause. The sub.
jec. wal "Labor." By way of variety
We are promised this week . discus sion
on the claims Of the States Of Central
America TO admission into the Union 10
case they apply thereier.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
Facts and Figures for r. r. Oppo

Facts and Figures for r. r. Oppo-
nentS.
Ii is proposed 10 issue the bonds Of
Wapello County amounting to 5000, 900
TO bea: interest not TO exceed 'eight'per
cent for a term OF 90 years: The inter.
est on the bonds will therefore be sl6,
600 per annum, which in twenty years
will make $320.OOO. which added to the
principal will make $4,000 for the
whole amount tina. Wapello County
will have 10 pay. Now, suppose the
road after completion. to pay 20 per
cent Well, 20 per cen, Of 100000 i
$4,000 per annum, and tina, for 90
years will make the nice llule sum OF
100000 for The profits Of. The road
for 20 years. Now, compare this with
the cost Of the road which we found to
be 10000. and we have s2aO, 600
clear. Nov, according to the above
figures. (which we think are very res.
sorable), instead Of having a hur,hen.
same tax as some suppose, j, will be a
source OF e Of jus, $4,000 per
aEnum to the County.
Again fearing tina. some may think the
above an exirayigsnt calculation, we will
suppose that the road after completion
will only pay 8 per cent. and tina, a, the
end Of 20 years we have the two hun.
dred thousand dollars to pay, would we
not better do it than do wilhou, the road,
The number Of tax payers in the CO..,
Is about two thousand al the presen,
time, now suppose the population and
wealth Of the coucty double every FIVE
years then at the end of the 20 the pop
uiation will be 80, 1000 and of course the
wealth of the County ~ill innrease in as
great a if moi a much greater ratio. Well,
suppose the above to be correct a, the
end OF 20 years each tax payer will have
the enormous sum of $6.25 cents TO
pay. FARMER.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

Mr.. GEORGE SMITH, announces this
week that he has opened a shop on From.
Street. near the Backery. for the purpose
of carrying On the Stove and Tin Manu-
featuring business. This is a most i'm.
portaDt and useful branch OF business,
and We take pleasure in introducing Mr..
s.. to our readers in that capacity; be.
speaking for him a share of public
patronage. See advertisement.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

The statement, in some of the papers,
tina, the Republican Candidates on the
State Tickle, had endorsed the nomina-
ton o! Fillmore and Donaldson is con
tardicied.
The previous question on the Kansas
Resolution was to be moved on the 18th
An estimated Republican majority oil
one was claimed.
We find in the las, Daily Hawk Eye
a communication from Hon. d: F. Mil.
Ter about II. ", Starr in particular. an.
the Cd Line Wings in general, in which
a good many pertinent truths are sug.
gesied to those very straight ou, and
consistent gentlemen. Mr., Miller, we
zee, opened the Presidential campaign
a few days ago in an able speech a. Mt,
Pleasant.
Mr., Donaldson, the American candi-
date for Vice President, was editor Of
the Union during Fillmore's Administers
lion, It's thought that Donaldson on
Fillmore will be good authority, II ia
also thought that Mr.. Donaldson ID
right on the Goose question, as he ID
the reputed owner of 100 slaves. about
20 women Of the number being counted
on one occasion ~culiva,ing his fields 70,
him.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
OBITUARY.
j. NJ. McILRoY. Pastor.

Or
Died on the 2O.h day of Feb, 1856
al his residence in Ashland. DAVID e.
NEwHoUsE, in the 4Olh year Of his age,
and AZ a testimony OF our esteem had
for him BY the Independent, Order Of
Odd Fellows, of which he was a
member. at a regular meeting Of the Or
der held in the Hall Saturday evening
March LIST 1856. the following was "
unanimously adopted.
Whcreas. by a ~dispensasion Of Prov.
idence brother N. has been removed from
our Lodge. 10 join the Grand Lodge a.
bove. and whereas we tegre, his deceas
a. q grea. loss no, only as a brother bu'
as a kind neighoor and firm friend,
and as one who has proven himself 10 be
q constant and devoted christian, in
whose death his family has been lef.
10 mourn the departure Of an affection.
ale husband and parent. Therefore be
il
Resoioed. that while We extend to
them the aid OF humane and sympa,he,
ic hearis, we will not fail 10 have in re.
remembrance the virtues Of our depart
ed brother and w:ll'poin, 10 them - ev.
er worthy of imitation.
Resolred. tina; in our efforts to dis.
siminate the principles Of universal
Brotherhood laugh by The the Volume Of
inspiration we Will strive to initiate hi.
example.
Rosolced, that we will as far a. poss
lille strive 10 supply the loss his family
has sustained by minis,ering TO the want,
Of his widow and ,:hildren.
Resoieed, that the members Of the
Lodge wear the usual badge Of mourn.
ing for thirty days.
ResolOed,' that's copy Of the forego,
ing be sgnsd by the N. G. aud Secretary
and be furnished to the Den, inc Cour
Ter for publication and . copy be pre-.
selted to his family.
J. w. ACTON. N. G.
A. MARrIN; Sscy.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

.GoDEY's LADY's Book, for April.
leads the mon,hlies this month. The
present No. Of the work. almost indis-
pensible 10 the Ladies, and valuable TO
every class Of readsrs, gives US a splen-
did picture entitled. "Man from first to
last, requires assistance" The colored
and other Fashion Plates. patterns of Va.
rious. kinds, and an attractive table Of
consen's in the reading department. taken
together, fully .sustains she reputation Of
this excellen. monthly. Published By
L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia. a. % for
single copy, 6 copies tor eIO.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
New Advertisements.
NEW STOVE
TIN SHOP.

HAVING opened Shop in Ottnmwa for
Ii the sale Of Stoves and Manufacture Of Tin
Ware, in all its varieties, l respectfully ~solicite
a share Of patronage from the Citizens Of OF
tumwa and .Wapello County, ard adjoining
Counties, where they will always find q good
article at the lowest prices.
Having had many years experience in my
business, l feel competent to execute any work
in my line ! may be favored with.
Mefaiic Roofing erecused wifh care
and n~eatnefs.. Copper and Tin
gathering %onj required shape.
Scouting and Spoltirgheads
made IF copper tin or zinc.
Mcddets Of Machinery or
any article for the Pat,
tent OD7ce; Jobbiag
Of 0Akinas 0sd IN
all MeMals that
can be donem
q Tin Shop.
Shop on Main Street, next door to the Ba.
kerry. GEORGE SMITH.
Otlumwa March 10th, lS55.-ne5tf.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

The RAILROAD CONTRACT.-ln Inc
belief tina. it viii be interesting TO most Of
our readers in Wapella and Jefferson
counties, we publish this week a Synop
sis Of the conditional contract for the
completion Of the B Il M r r 10 this
place. Many nave expressed a ces're 10
see il, aud as we can't find room for the
whole. we give all material provisions in
this condensed shape, all that any one
would gel by reading through the details
of the original.
We hear tina, the citizens Of the Co..
are generally discussing the Railroad
question, meetings being held in the
several Townships for that purpose
This is will. A question Of 90 much
import ance ought TO be discussed. ant
we have no fear of the resul. j: The dis
oussion 10 conducted with a sincere de.
sire to find out what the real interests
OF Inc county are
To Farmers in onr very humble opin-
ions, in whatever part OF the county
they may reside, there ] 9 but n side
to the question.
There is no a Farmer in Wapello CO.
bu. would be benefited by the success OF
.his loan. Secured against interest I'M
ill the road is completed. AID secured a
painst it afterwards, (if the road pays.
and il j. a poor compliment. to such a
country as Southern Iowa, to suppose
any thing else, in fac, nobody can suppose
anything else,) i. can cost nothing until
20 years rolls round, ant then slO0, 600
stock in such a road will be worth $780,
900. Upoa a reasonable superstition shf
cos. will be IN fac. nothing; the credit o.
the county is all there il Of it,
Look at The side Of benefits. II the
vs.s 10 and successful the road secur
ed. ~e verify believe tina, every farmer in
the county will, in consequences of It, be
worth twenty-five per cent more than he
was before. He will be worth il, because
his land will be worth more, because he
can cell what he raises for more; because
by means Of the competitor which il
will secure, he can buy cheaper; through
an increase of taxable property and cap
it.l which il will bring in. his taxes vii
be less. and for numerous other reasons
In fact this il simply aquestion whether
vs. ehall vote ourselves rich, vote our
selves an increase Of population, volt
ourselvesa market. commerce. manuiac
lures. and oil those things that only those
improvements can bring.
Some say that the road will ba. bull
any how. But We cay i. will not be
bull, under this contract. II may b
built some day. but it WILDE delayed by
this failure of this vote, how long no ont
knows. and what other projects, inter
ests and routes may come in to ihs
irjury Of Wapello county, We DON
know. We DO know tina, if The PROPOSE.
lion 10 sustained on the 9th day Of April
tina. we shall nail this road, securs ito
com nletion. and that Il will benefit %
beyond our present powers Of computa-
ZION,
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

Hon. d H. Miller has commenced the
canvass alresdy. ~ one Of the Republic
can electors At large. On Tuesday las.
he addressed the eiuxsns Of NJ. Pleas
ant and vicinity. Nj. Miller 10 : thor.
ough and efficient ~canvasser. and will
make the fur fly wherever he goes.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

DAVID PEARcE, Wholesale dealer in
Hats and Caps. lie Main ST., ST. Louis.
Solici.s the trade Of the 0enoine Valley.
Our Merchants now abou. visiting Saint
Louis will call on Mr.. p. See his card.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

A Four Story DLocK.-T. Sinna.
mon Esq, has numerous teams employ.
ed in hauling stone for the foundation oil
his new four story brick block, on the
corner Of Front and Greene S,reets.-
The dimensions Of this Block will be &C
feet on Front Street and A on Greene.
II is The purpose Of Mr.. s. to push i, for
ward to an early completion. This is q
grand enterprise, and we shall ~rejoicc to
see i, carried out.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
9 fpart e. /.

DES MONIES N. h r. r. CO.
OTTUMWA;'March 18th, 1856.
10 Persons u.ho haze made applications
to Purchase Des Moines Riuer
Lands:
-, Having been placed ia charge
or the Lands Of this Company, 1 find on file in
t1is once a large number Of applications from
various persons DESTROYS Of purchasing certain,
tracts. Wishing to afford each Applicant an
opportunity TO secure all the advantages. he,
may De entitled TO by the terms Of the Conn,
Pany's advertisement Of Sept. 9th, 1855, Il
WOULD request you to meet me At this Ofice on
tne Isl, End, or Bird, day Of April next. 1 shall
tnen be able to consider the respective claims
OF the various Applicants, and can FIX upou an
the details o. sale etc.
II you still wish to purchase, I would urge.
YOU not total of meeting me on one Of the a..
boye named days.
After the 5th Of April, I shall consider the :
company, As well as myself, released from any
obligations Of preference to Applicant,
The conditions Of sale are as follows,
One-tenth down at the time OF sale an IN.
balance in nine equal annual payments. vsth
interest seni-annually at eight per cent. Der an
num-. For such tracts Is are wholly cnvsraA
with good and valuable timber, one-haIf do~r
will be required and the balance, q hove In
nine equal annual paylnents.
Persons wishing to pay the whole sum down.
At thetime Of purchase, win be accommoda,
ted. s
Payments at the time Of purchase NAV \.
made in Cash, in solvent Bank Bills Of The St,ts
OF New York, or in the Construction Bonds AZ
this Company at par value.
Our Lands are valued at s. and upwards mar
acre, according to their location, quality Of
sol, quantity Of timber, stone, coal, etc.
The lands which have been examined. and
which are now ready Tor sale, amount to rearly
4Op0C acres, and include oil the lands owned
by the Company in the Coqpties Of lee. Van
Buren,, Davis, Jefferson, Wapello, Monroe,
Manaska, and Jasper, and in Marion County.
Township q, Range Is, and Township n.
Ranges IL, ~, ~, and 81.
We are vigorously pressing forward our ex,
aminauons Of all the lands belonging to {he
Des MONIES River grant, with . view Of bring
ING them into market a. soon as possible.
As3ooa A. our maps OF the Dee Noinss val
ieey, together with . ctional plats a Tovn
ships are completed, we shalt be able 10 give
al necessary information to such q daaire to
purchase these lands.
GEO. r. PERKINS.
Land Commissioners.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

Our fellow citizen C. F. Blake is in
luck it seems. the Cosmopolitan Ar,
Association announcing ons Of their
prize paia,inga as 1rawn BY him.