Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

MQRMONISM IN OREAT DRIThN.-EuyilSH pa
pers state that the Mormons are making many
converts in that country by exaggerated pictures
of life in Utah. They now openly teach their
doctrine of polygamy, but il seems no impede
ment. to converts from the fairs The annual
emigration of converts is about 5000.
Aservant man belonging to Mr.. Robt. Ham
ner, while ploughing on tobacco field on his
plantation in Albemarle county Va, recently
brought to the surface gold ring, on which
was engraved the name Of the owner, Rebecca
Harper, and the date 1916, one hundred and ten
years ago.
aWoMAN's DolNGs-In q company Of 55 Z. S.
soldiers it was ascertained that the reason for the
enlistment of nine-tenths of them was some fe-
male difficulty; thirteen of them had changed
their names, and forty three of them were eth
er drunk, or partially SO, at the time oftheir en-
listment. Va k. f,t 4nsa
= EXTRA SEssIoN-The Alexandria Gazette
learns from good authority that Governor Wise
will call an extra session of tho Virginia Legis-
lature, to assemble about the first Of December.
The South Side Democrat learns that it is now
more than probable that the Governor will con-
vene an extra session of the Legislature, to meet
some time before the first OF January.
YANKEE INGENUITY.-It is said that Mr.. John
E. Gowan, of Boston. Mass, who is now in Rus
sia, has contracted with the Imperial Govern
ment to raise the ships of warand other vessels,
50 in number, sunk in the harbor of Sebastopol
during the siege. Mr.. Gowan, it viii be remem-
bered, removed the wreck Of the steamer Mis-
souri, from Gibraltar Bay, after all the efforts Of
British engineers for that purpose had failed.
"THE Cay is STILL" THEY co THE Parkers-
burgh Gazette states that swarms of emigrants
from various sections Of Virginia, are Dolly pass
ing through that place and other points along
the border,on their way to the Far West, in quest
of rich lands, free schools and low taxes. They
have grown weary of excessive taxation, and are
resolved to grin and 'groan" no longer Thus
Locofoco policy is fast impovershing and depo-
pulating the state. rlg .g.
LACK oP MINIsTERs.-From on editorial IN
the Central Presbyterian, the Richmond Wing
learns that there are now thirty-fye vacant Pres
byterian churches in Virginia; 30 without pas
tors, and considerable number OF them with
large and influential congregations-abe and
anxious to procure the services OF ministers. IL
also learns that there are fifty-four counties in
Virginia in which there are is neither organized
church nor minister OF the Presbyterian denomi-
nation. e,lte.
Michael Dayley,a resident of the Eighth Ward,
Brooklyn, was arrested on the 4th inst, just al
ter having voted in the Eleventh Ward. when
taken to the Station-house he told the officer
that two DAYS previous she had been sent to jail
for ten days on charge of drunkenness, and had
been let out to vote. and that many others had
obtained the same consideration. A Vigilance
Committee have the matter under consideration,
and further developments may be expected
Dayley Of course voted the straight Democratic
ticket. .@
ASSESSMENT OF LANDs.-We learn from the
Charlottesville Advocate that the farmers of Al
bemarle are a good deal dissatisfied with the re-
cent assessment of lands in that county. Some
twenty of them united for the purpose OF
bringing the matter before the November
Court to have the Assessors valuations re-
duced The test battle was fought over Mr..
Robert Gentry's case bnt after hearing evidence
pro and con the Court came nearer increasing
than lessenng the valuation.
LATEST FROM SALT LAKE.-The Saints of Great
Salt Lake have issued proclamation to the
faithful endorsing the Buchanan Democracy,and
repudiatiDg the Republican party. They say
ss1'he Democratic party is the instrument, in
Gods hand, by which is to be effected our re-
cognition as sovereign State, with the domestic
institutions of Slavery and Polygamy, as estab-
lished by the patriarchs and prophets OF old, UNI
der divine authority, and renewed to the saints
of latter days, through Gods chosen rulers and
prophets"
TIE FoREIGN ELEMENT.-So far as We have
been enabled To learn, five Americans certain
were murdered on the afternoon of election day
by the Irish OF the Eighth ward. Now mark this
fact-not q man among the killed, (icith one en-
ception.) aoas Democrat all being americans
and nine out Of ecery ten of those rounded tcere
Americans. all the rioting was caused by the
Irish ruffians from the Eighth ward, who, not
satisfied with beating the Americans away from
the polls of that ward, invaded the adjoining
wards-the 9th and 7th--armed with muskets
and swivels.-Baltimore Clipper.
JUDGE DOUGLAS MAeRIAGE.--A Washington
correspondent of the New York Herald, says:
Judge, Douglas is expected here about the
middle of next week. Shortly after his arrival
i believe the day is not yet fixed-he is to
be united to the very embodiment OF youth,
beauty and accomplishments indeed she has
been considered the bell of the city for some
time. Miss Coutts, for that is her name. is
from one of the oldest families in Virginia. The
knot is to be tied in this city, in the holy Cath
olic church-for she is Cathoc-and the high
est dignitaries of the land will assist at the gala
THE HOG MARKEr-The packing season a.
round the falls is expected to commence some
time next week, and we already notice the re-
ceipts OF hogs by railroad and from Indiana
Prices have downward tendency with but 1T
tie disposition to buy at prices, though we hear
of small lot of hogs ut 8 1-2 cents from the
hooks. The packing here this season is antici-
pated TO show falling off in numbers rs com
pared with the past season, though the condition
of the hogs will be better, and the weight an in
crease over last year.-Louiscilte Courier, Thurs
day.
SKELETON OF GIANT FoUND.-A day or two
since some workmen engaged in subsoling the
grounds of Sheriff Wickham at his vineyard in
East Wheeling, came across human skeleton.
Although much decayed, there was little diff
Guilty in identifying it, by placing the bones,
which could not have belonged to other than o
human body, in their original position. The inn
preston made by the skeleton in the earth, and
the skeleton itself, were measured by the Sher-
if and q brother in the craft locale, both oil
whom are prepared to swear that it was ten. feet
nine inches in length. Its jaws and teeth were
almost as large as those of horse. The bones
are to be seen at the Sheriff's Office Wheeling
Times.
CABINET ARRANGRMENTs--The Washington
correspondent of the New York Herald, alluding
to the speculations in regard to MIR. BIchahaI
Cabinet, says: .The States that WIZ get tue
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