davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Some months ago, Mr.. James Parsons, jr., OF
Hampshire county, in this State, pursued fugi
tive slave belonging to his uncle, Isaac Parsons,
into Pennsylvania, and succeeded in arresting
him. The slave was rescued by mob, and
Parsons apprehended on the charge of "kidnap-
ping and ASSAULT" and held in penalty of ST.
600 to appear at the county court Of Blair county.
on Monday last, to answer the Charge in Grim
inal prosecution. AS will be seen by the proceed
ings of the Legislature last week, bill was pass
ed by the House Of Delegates for the protection
of Mr.. Parsons, which encountered decided OPP
position in the Senate. While all ofthe Senators
were ready to sustain the rights Of the citizens Of
Virginia, whenever it became evident that the
laws Of the country were insufficient for their
protection, large majority of them were in favor
of referring the bill to Committee and giving it
more deliberate consideration. 1t was maintained
also that the bill embraced two objects, and was
therefore unconstitutional. Mr. Campbell, of
Meckenburg, said "he was not prepared to de-.
clare the Legislature Of Virginia should interpose
to prevent MIR. Parsons from going and standing
his trial before the Pennsylvania Courts. He
was willing to trust the laws of the country, to
do justice to any citizen who should suffer from
State laws which had been declared by the Su-
preme Court of the United States null and void.
We have no right Of reprsals; no rights Of war ;
no rights but the right OF the laws" The motion
to refer was carried, and substitute reported by
the committee was adopted by the Senate. +.
Mr.. Parsons, it is stated, has gone to Penusyl-
vania to stand his trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
Fatal Accident.

On Friday last wagon ran over Col. j. b.
Baldwin's favorite st. Bernard dog, Judge"
breaking his back and causing his death in short
time. The poor animal suffered circulating tor
lures, and excited the sympathes of everybody
who witnessed his agonies. We presume some
member of the bar will prepare an appropriate
tribute to his memory-a task to which we freely
confess ourselves incompetent. We can see him
yet writing in the cold-cold snow, and the
fac, is when we think of his "Gie severe" we
feel moro like shedding tears than ink. For
s,rsng consolation uide the Widow Bedott's po-
etc epstle to Elder Snflles, on the decease of
his spouse. There is much philosophy in the fol
lowing stanzas which are slightly paraphrased =
dix Sickness and affection is trials sent
By the will O. wise creation,
And always ought to be underwent
With forttude and resignation.
Then mourn not for the "Judge's' death
But to submit endevor, H.s
For 'sposen he hadn't been killed so soon
.itsIrt He could mt lived for ever.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ON KANSAS AFFAIRS
On Thursday last President Pierce communicate
ed to both houses of Congress Message on The
state Of affairs in Kansas. The Republicans ob-
iected to its reception. aud scene OF 'ndescrib
able confusion ensued. Members fose to their
feet, and cries of "order." 'down in FROM" "
shear the Clerk" ego ON with the voting" re-
sounded through the Hall. Finally the Message
was received yeas III, nays 64-and ordered
to be- read by vote of lOS to 50.
The President urgently recommends the adop-
ton of such measures as the eXigency seems to
require. The organization of the territorial gov
ernnent of Kansas had been attended by serious
difficulties and embarrassments, arising partly
from the local administration and partly from un-
iusti6able interference from the inhabitants of
some States with views foreign TO the interests
and rights of the territory. The Governor, in
stead of maintaining constant vigilance in the
exercise of his duties, allowed his attention TO be
deviated ftom his official obligations by other
ohiects-hiInself setting an example OF violation
of law and duty, which impelled the President to
order that officers removal.
The message alludes to the misdirected zeal Of
proparandist emigration, and the clashing Of
slavery aud anti slavery interests, as the cause Of
mischief, and emphatically condemns the efforts
to anticipate or force determination of that ques
ton in this ucipient State. The first Legislative
Assembly was for all practical purposes lawful
body. 1t condemns the formation of a tree State
constitution The movement was revolutionary
in its character; but if it reaches the point of or
panized resistance the constitutional authorities
il will become reasonable insurreciou. and it
then becomes the duty Of the General Govern
ment to suppress 1t.
The message concludes by saying that if the
inh bitsnts of Kansas shall desire State Consti-
tuition, aud there shall be sufficient numbers for
that purpose, the proper course will be to form
Convention and recommends the enactment OF
law to that effect. The President advises
special appropriation to dsfray any expenses
which may become requisite to the execution Of
the laws and the maintenance Of public order in
the territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

The CRMEAE CORRESPONDENT OF THE LON
DON TrMEs.-The New York Tribune says that
Mr.. William Russell the we'll known correspon-
dent of the London Times, has been ignominious'
ly NODDED from the Crmea. His letter, detail
ing the excessive drunkness of the British army,
excited great indignation among the soldiers, and
the most excited took summary means to ex-
press their resentment. They assembled In force,
stormed his hut, ruined his property, and, it is
said. personally maltreated the worthy correspon-
dent of Printing House Square. When Mr.. Rus
sci applied to headquarters for redress and protec-
ton. his request met with no attention. MIR.
Russell had from the first been very obnoxious to
the majority ofthe British officers on account of
his exposure of their professional shortcomings,
and they were only too glad that the common
soldiery had treated him in way their own
position prevented them from doing. MIR. Russell
has consequently been obliged to quit the Cr'mea.
These facts have not yet been made public in the
London papers, but have Oozed out in the gossip
OF the Clubs,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

RAISING TUE WINp--The Washington cores
pondent of the Courier aud Enquirer, remarking
upon the obstacles to an organization OF the House,
considers it very serious one that the members
'sare comparatively at ease in money matters, ow-
ing to the advances made them by the Sergeant
alarms, upon their orders on their accrung pay
and mileage" He describes the effect Of this
mode of raising tina wind upon some nervous out
siders:
''I is reported that this officer has disbursed no
less than SOC, 900 in this way, the greater part
of which he obtained from Pennsylvania county
bank, in pursuance of an arrangement to return
gold for the mites of the bank. when the House
should be organized. The operation has been q
bad one for The bank When it made the advance
to the accommodating Sergeant. it was not sup
posed that more than week or ten days would be-
consumed in the struggle over the Speakership.-
Seven weeks have passed without action, and
without the prospect of any. and now the bank has
become uneasy. 1t is stated that agents have
been sent here to procure endorsements and secu-
rity for the loan, for besides the losses arising
from delay. there is glimmer Of possibility
that Congress will not organize at ALL Ia the
meantime the notes have gone back, and been re-
deemed In gold"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

TONGUE Frozen FAsT.-In Cincinnati, on the
10Th, one boy induced another TO put his tongue
against fluied iron lamp post The thermometer
at the time indicating temperature far below
zero. The tongue struck fast, of course, and the
poor boy suffered great agony. Several passers
endeavored TO release him. but in vain. Matters
were in this situation for over five minutes, when
gentleman named Taylor went into the Tele
graph House and brought sumo hot water and
whiskey, with which he bathed the tongue of the
suffering boy, finally celebrating about one half
leaving the other sticking to the post, where it
remained for the balance of the day, a warning to
youngsters how they recklessly lick cold iron in
freezing weather The luckless boy was taken
to his home in extreme agony.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

RAvAsss OF Wolves IN IowA.-The Keokuk
Daily Post. of the lth inst, states that, Tor some
time past, the wolves have bsen extremely dam
gerous in Pottawattame county. About three
weeks ago man was returning from prayer
meeting. accompanied by his two daughters, one
10 and the other % years Of age. They were
all riding the same horse. when suddenly pack
Of timber wolves assalled them, and, being unable
to escape by flight, they attempted TO defend
themselves. But the ierocious brutes attacked
the horse, rendering him manageable. The OIL
dest daughter was partly thrown and partly drag
gsd to the ground. and instantly devoured. The
father and his other daughter managed to escape.
Several neighbors were mustered, who repaired
to the spot, but found nothing but one of.he girls
shoes and few remnants other clothing. boy,
aged l3, left his fathers honse to get some water
at spring, about half mile distant. Not re-
turning, search was made for him, when the pail
was found near the spring, also some marks of
blood and lock or two Of hair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
British Reviews,

We insert This week the prospectus of the great
British Reviews, republished in New York by
l.. Scott s. Co., and invite the attention of our
readers to it. The character of these valuable
publications is too generally known to require an
extended notice from us. Every intelligent man
who wishes to bel Informed in reference tothe litera-
ture, politics, scientific discoveries &c, of the old
world, and, indeed, of all countries, should sub.
scribe for one or more of them. If we had to
select two we would prefer the London Quarterly
and Blackwood's Magazine. The present is a
suitable time for commencing subscriptions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
Comfy Court.

A largo number CT people were in town on
Monday, the first day Of the January Court. The
Court will be employed during the whole term,
with the trial of the several criminal cases-two
cases of Arson-one of attempted rape-and one
of patricide. On Tuesday, Bob, slave of Mr..
Chesley Kinney, was condemned to transportation
beyond the limits of the United States, for burn
ing Capt. Harman's woods. His value was as
sessed by the Court at $780,. 4r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
Essay on Slavery.

We observe in the Hillsborough (Ohio) Gazette
an essay entitled "Causes Of Excitement in the
Free States on the Subject Of Slavery-Morality
of Southern Slavery Considered, which by the
initials signed to it, we know to be from the pen
of A. St. Clair Boys, Esq. 1t is admirably writ
ten, and is calculated to do much good in the par
,icular region where it appears. But for its great
length, we should transfer it to our columns for
the qualification of Mr., BIS numerous friends in
this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

More LEAP YEAR DEyELopMENTs.-The
Lowell News says that the Leap Year Ball Of
the carpet factory girls came of according to an
nouncement, on Thursday evening, and was a
very pleasant affair. ''The ladies" it says, "to
the number OF about seventytive, healthy, robust,
CHEEKY and lovely, took their carriages, called for
their beaux, were driven to the hall, where ladies
managed, selected their own partners, ordered the
supper and glorocsly paid all the bills!" The
partners selected spoke well tor the judgment Of
the girls. The News says:
1--WE were amused. however, on observing
bright-eyed lasses, with roguish eyes, trip up to
demure young men and solicit the honor OF their
hand for the next cotillon.' Who could refuse
One enraptured soul engaged himself to eight diff
ferent ladies for 'Money Musk ond to six others
for Hubs Victory Many poor heart hid
away under a vest was irretrevably ruined. But
il could not be helped"
The company broke up about O'Clock, when
the ladies escorted their beaux home, aud then
went off to their own.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
American District Convention.

At Convention Of the American party of the
18th Congressional District held in Staunton, or
Monday the 2Slh inst, Mr., John Hamilton was
called the chair, and w. ID. Straughan, R. Mauzy
and j. A. Waddel appointed Secretaries. On
motion, the Hon. A. III. Fl. Stuart was unani.
mously chosen delegate to represent this Dis
trct in the National Convention TO be held in
Philadelphia on the 22nd of February, and Rob
ert l.. Doyle, Esq, of Rockbridge, was appointed
alternate. JOHN HAMlLlON, Pres.
Y S,,1 p; sss 49,; sss'''.''...
Jos. A. WAppELL,1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
DIR. Kane.

We publish on the first page Of this paper, an
interesting sketch of this distinguished navigator,
whose successful expedition to the Arctic regions
has rendered his name immortal. We are enabled
to lay this sketch before our readers from an ad-
vanced sheet of Grahan's Magazine for February.
We hope soon to publish some extracts from DR..
Kane's own account Of his Arctic explorations,
now in course Of publication by Messrs Childs s.
Peterson, of Philadelphia, which will doubtless
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

NoN-INTERyENTIoN. Among the bills intro
duced lnlo the House of Delegates of Georgia, we
notice one "to promote the settlement of Terri
tories of the United States" 1t provides for
State aid to companies Of Georgans, organized for
the purpose of emgrating to Kansas, but who may
he disabled from 50 doing for want Of funds. 1t
proposes that the leader or captain ofthe company
shall give bond and security for the faithful dis
basement of the funds, and within twelve months
after tho receipt thereof transport one hundred
emigrants to Kansas. 1t proposes that the aid
shall be given in sums OF $50 to each emigrant,
not to exceed in the aggregate $4,000. and that
the money so expended is to be reimbursed by
special tax on slaves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
An Old Aoaunintnnoe.

Our reaoers will find en- the first page two
scraps from the polished pen of our old friend and
correspondent "W. b. b." Of Glendale, whose
signature we know is never to them an unwel-
come sight. Our thanks to him for his Kind re-
membrance Of the Spectator" and its editors
We can assure him that barring his bodily pres
ence in our sanctum, and a familiar chat such as
we were wont to enjoy in days of yore, nothing
could be acceptable than the traces Of his pen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

A Correspondent Of the Alexandria Gazette,
writing from Barnsuille. King George, Jan. Ia,
says We are shut in by snow and ice, the for
mer foot deep, the latter SIX inches thick. The
river is frozen over as far down as the eye can
reach. Five large schooners, an English bark,
and soop, are in the lice between Matthias and
Cedar point. One sloop was deserted BY her
crew few days ago, aud she has sunk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

AsISrEREsrlNa SUT.-The Richmond wing
of Tuesday states that case OF great interest," IS
now being argued before the Court oil Appeals 10
that city. The parties to the controversy are me
Methodist Episcopal churches, North and ooutn'
and while this particular case only involves iitle
to church property in one locality, (the county OF
Fauquier,) its decision will have an influence up
on other suits, growing out of the division in the
church. Judges Allen, Lee, Moncure, Daniel
and Samuels are present, and some of the most
eminent legal talent in the State is employed in
the argument.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
Unprece denied.

On Monday last (Court day,) sicily sleighs, in
which citizens of the county had come to town,
were counted at the Virginia Hotel. There were
probably the same number at each OF the other
Hotels-the American and Woodward House
which make gaand total of one hundred and
eighty! So many seighs have never been seen
in this place before at one time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

VErILATIoN WAsrEp-The Washington Or
gan states that the fires are kept all night in
the House Of Representatives, by which the bad
air of the previous day is literally cooked and
served up again on the following day. And this
process says The Organ, goes on from day to day.
and from week to week, until the very paint on
the walls begin to turn black with the noisome
atmosphere. No wander that members and re,
porters complain OF headaches, indigestion, and
even more serious ills. The wonder is that they
are alive at all. after breathing for weeks aud
months SO presidential an atmosphere.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30


Who IS RESPONSIBLE ?-The Hon. w. r.
Smith, a member Of Congress from Alabama, has
published letter to his constituents, in reference
to the failure of the House 10 organize. Although
formerly slaunch Democrat, Mr.. Smith is now
jealous member Of the American party, and
triumphanty vindicatcs that party from all blame
IN the premises. He quotes the resolution -ado1
ted by the Democratic caucus, and the speeches
of Democratic members. ~ show their hostility to
the Americans and their determination to accept
nothing from'then but an unconditional surrender.
Moreover, on the 2lst inst, says MIR. Smith. Mr.
Garlic offered resolution that the Hon. VIM.
Smith. Of Virginia. should be declared Speaker.
A vote was taken,an all the National Americans
present, except one, voted in the Affirmative
Nineteen oithe Richardson men including Messrs.
Faulkner. Mllsnn and McAIuen, of Virginia.
voted the same way and if all of them had done
so, Mr. Smith would have been elected. Here
was an opportunity for the Democrats to elect
Speaker Of their own party, but they refused to
take advantage Of it-they would. have Richard
son or nobbdy-a strictly party triumph or no or
ganization, few days befpre Mr.. Thorngion
had offered resolution declaring Mr.. Campbell.
of Ohio, Speaker,-his party friends, the RePnb-
licans would not vote for him, although their votes
would have elected him. On that occasion MIR.
Cobb, of Georgia, proved conclusiyely that the
Republicans were responsible for the continued
disorganization. Mr. Smith then proceeded to
repeat the speech, delivered to the Republicans by
Mr.. Cobb, changing te name Of Campbell to that
of Smith Set fits the case exactly. and shows
if the Republicans were respor sbe before, the
Democrats are responsible now.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
Another snow.

Snow commenced falling again in this place, a.
bout 9 o'clock Saturday night last, and accumula
ted to the depth of FIVE or six inches. The cars
from Richmond did not arrive on Sunday till 10
s,.ioeR at night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
Business AGENCY.

See the advertisement of Mr. WIN. G. Sterrett,
whom we take pleasure in commencing as eminent
ly qualified for the business he has undertaken
Persons desiring to have their business settled
up could not confde it to better hands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

STRONG ARRAY OF TALENr.-Among the gen.
,lelnen who have consented to lecture in Peters
burg during the ensuing season are Right Rev.
Bishop Atkinson of the Episcopal Church Of n.
C.. the Hon. Edward Everett of Mass; the
Hon. j. Park Benjamin Of Louisiana; the Rev.
DIR. Doggett. Editor of the Southern Quarterly
Review the Rev. j. r.. Wilson ofStaunton, Va;
G.P. r. James, ESD, British Consul at Norfolk
the Rev T. q. Kean Of Petersburg, and some
Others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

FINED FOR WEARING SHAwL.-A young
man named Kirk Anderson has been arrested in
St. Louis, Mo, for wearing shawlon the ground
that it was not the apparel Of his sex. The case
came up on Friday, and Anderson was fined $50,
1t has created intense excitement among the
shawl wearing gentry Of st. Louis. ,r4,g,1e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
yallex In.uranee company.

The Winchester Republican speaking of the
Valley Insurance Company s:-"The trans
actions of the institution have always been prompt
in their character, aid have tended to confirm the
growing disposition to insure at home"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

KrLLEp.-On Fijay night last, two young
men. of Is and 20 years of age named johnson
Dickinson, son of w. A. Dickinson. and George
Harris, SON Of Julius Harris, got into an alfray in
Barboursvile, Orange county. when the former
cut the latter with a knife. from the effects of
which he died Young Dickinson, acted, we are
informed altogether in self defence. Counsel for
the accused, WIN. j. Robertson, ESD, Of this
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
uW. h. BIZ

Our readers will understand that the articles on
the first page, and the letter on the second though
signed alike, are from different individuals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

Destructive FRE.-We learn by letter re-
ceived to-day that the dwelling house. with all
its furniture, belonging 10 the Hen. Shelton r.
Leake, at Madison Court House was entirely
consumed by fire on Wednesday, morning last
The building was new and had Gust Mr.. Leake
over $4,000. No insurance; the application Tor
policy had been made not then granted. Mrs.
I.eake and her family barely escaped with their
lives. The generous citizens OF Madison Y. II.
raised subscription Of $500 for Mr.. Leake the
day after the lire.-CharlottesciNs Advocate Of
FridaY. ta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

SMALL Pox.-This disease has lately prevailed
fatally in Richmond county. and also to some ex-
tent in Prince Edward and LuneIburg,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

1t is reported by telegraph, from Washington,
that Mr.. Buchanan has written to the Department
of State. declaring his intention to leave London
on the 18th of February, whether his successor is
appointed or not. =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30
Foreign Correspondenco.

We have received letter from our European
correspondent, dated Brussels, which will appear
next week. .as
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

Senator Tca.sbs oetured at Boston m Thurs
day eyenng,on the subject OF slavery. Portisna
of his remarks were greeted with Kisses, but the
great bulk Of his audience gave him courteous
hearing,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

IL is said that the forthcoming statistics of Mas
saebnsetts will show that the Shoe and Leather
mann Seizures Of that State amount TO the enor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

Queen Victoria would not see her maid of hon
or. Miss Murray .upnn her return from the United
States, and signiied To her that if Sue published
a defense of slavery she must resign her place.
Miss Murray has done so,and is no longer men,
Der ofthe royal household. GlGkt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-30

The Braps.-The cold weather has proved
one fatal to birds of every kind II is stated
that at least five hundred dead snow birds have
been uunl on a secllon of The railroad, embracing
distance of nine miles, below charlottesville
and pariridges and other BIRDS have persisted in
considerable numbers. ID. s, ,se,s =. g,s-s-