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

REJoIcINGs IN MAssAHUsETTs.-hlr banks
friends were jubilant in Waltham. his place OF
residence, says the Boston Post, when the news
of his election was received on Saturday party
of young men ran through the main street, shout.
ing: awake up! wake up! our Mats elected
Speaker! Hurrah hurrah !" Shortly afterwards
the bells were set to ringing, and guns were fired
and there appeared to be general congraulation
among the citizens that their town had been so
highly honored Mrs. Banks Illuminated her
house, but dismissed thuse who called to congra
tuiate her,by informing them that she was attend
inq upon her sick mother. At the residence ofhis
parents and sisters the crowd gave nine Cheers
Rev. Mr.. Faster was called out in his night shirt
quoted Shakspeare-saidh he saw theoutStr6iched
arm of Almighty power staying the tide of oPpres
sion, and The ''uld freship of slavery stranded on
the firm Banks of Massachusetts"- fancied
also that he saw Banks stffening the backbone Of
the north.
In Boston. at noon on Monday, salute Of lOS
euns-the number of votes MIR. Banks received
was fired in honor of the victory. AT Charlestown
the Bunker Hill Republican Club illuminated all
the windows Of their head quarters
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
Apparatus for Heating Houses.

One day last week we had the pleasure Of examin
ing the model of an ingenious continuance for
heating houses, planned by Prot H. Jewette Gray
of the Institution for the Blind, which seemed to
US admirably adapted to the purpose. With Mr.
Gray's apparatus, one stove located in the base
ment or any other portion of the building, will be
amply sufficient to make several large rooms COM
Portable in the coolest weather. 1t is simple in
lis construction, and the cost Of arranging it will
The plan is original with Mr.. Gray, and it is his
purpose to apply for patent Immediately.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

Massacre BY THE INDIANS IN FLoRIDA.--I'he
Philadelphia Ledger has a letter from Fort Myers,
Fla, dated January 9th, which says:
information has just reached this lace Of another
massacre by the Seminole Indians. Five men
belonging to IL" Company, Second Artillery
while on police duty three miles from Fort Dey
maud. 80 miles from this, where attacked, and all
save one massacred.
There are but few troops lying in the part oil
the country open to attack. and unless we soon
receive an acquisition, they and US settlers may be
numbered aiming those that were During the
past month. men, 10 horses, and ~ ,nuh's,
together with other stores belonging 10 The United
States have been waatonly sacrificed BY these
red skins.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

Ice BouNp.-NIost of the harbors in the North
and West have been ciosed By ice. The ice at
Thomas Point, near BALTIMORE, was three fees
thick. An observation was made last week from
the cupoa of the Capitol, at Annapolis, by means
Of large telescope and for distance OF seventy
miles the bay presented an unbroken field OF ne;
II is not expected that vessels can get to sea TIL
the lst of March.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
gur,s5c Sale.

WILL sell. on the premises where Inov reside, on
the Long Meadows, in Augusta coanty, to the high
10Th day Of March next II consists Of the following;
Two Horses, Harness, Four Mich Cows, Six Young
Cattle, Twenty Sheep, Forty Acres OF Wheat 10 tho
ground Onc Hundred Bushels Of Corn, Fifty Bushels Of
Wheat, One Four Horse Wagon, Plows and Harrow,
Four Tons Of Hay, Household and Kitchen Furniture
Six Hundred Weight Of Bacon, and great many orher
things not necessary here 20 mention,
TERMS On al sums over Ave dollars credit o. H
months will be giyen-ihc purchaser giving bond With
goo security For all sums under I'VE dollars the cash
will be required. JOHN b. ENGtEMAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
For. Sale

AM authorized to sell very desirable Ibousc, Hack
Jas j. Martins, in this county. Itis fine situation
for Blacksmith or other Mechanics. The Buildings
are all ncw aud will be sold accommodating terms.
Persons desiring 10 examine the property, will be &c
commodated By calling myself Jonathan Goiaday,
ESQ., Blacksmith wanting home cannot dobet-
ter as the property will certainly be sold in 80 days.
il not privately publicly. re- 2 = R.iTURk.
Enh lsah
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
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North British Review.

Contents of the November number: /. Edu-
cation for the Metropolis of Manufactures, 2. Po-
elical Works of Samuel Butler, 5. Reign Of the
House of Orleans in France, A. Books from Ire
land, s. House reformation and Christian Union,
6. Cabinets and Statesman. 7. Fielding and
Thackeray, s. Mozely and Augustinianism, 9.
The Paris Exhibition and the Patent Laws. 10.
The Significance of the Struggle. Republished
BY L. Scott & Co., New York, at $3a year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

The total number of alien passengers. who ar
ri we'd in New York during 1885. was l36.2co,
being less than half the average of the five Prece-
ding wears, and little more than two fiiIhs OF inc
numbers in 1854. which were 1921 The de-
crease Of emigration from Europe was not confined
to arrivals at the port of New York: but was gen
eraI throughout ,the ports of the Uniled o'a'es'
and il extended to those Of British America.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

Mr.. Buchanan has written letter to friend,
10 which occurs the following: The next will
be the most important and responsible Presdential
term since the last war with England, or perhaps,
since the origin Of the government. Both our
foreign and our domestic affairs will require the
guidance of an able, firm and skllful pilot to steer
the vessel of State clear Of the breakers. pray
Heaven that the best man may be selected for The
crisis. and 10 me it is matter OF indifference
whether he comes from the North or South, the
East or the West"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

Georgia paper states that that State will not
be represented ia the American National Council
which is to meet in Philadelphia on the 22d of
February, and Messrs. Foster and ,lIrlPPe have
been especially deputed to announce that fact to
the body when it meets. There is some difficulty
in Georgia, in the way ofselecting such delegates
as would be admitted to the Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

The Cincinnati Gazette states that the Ice
bridge over The Ohio at that place is as lrm as ev-
err. During the day. it says, crowds OF white
people pass back and firth but at night It IS pat
ronzrd principally by Kentucky negroes, for we
hear of new escapes from that State every day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

The fugitive slaves from Kentucky, recently
captured in Cincinnati, have been indicted for
murder. The mother who killed her child to
prevent lis being taken back to Kentucky, was
pa. uroa her trial On Friday last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
For The Spectator.
The stanton Young Mems Christian Associa-

ton.
We BEG leave, Messrs Editors, to call the aten-
of your readers to this association, which has Just
been formed in our midst. Its objects are to pro-
mote Christian sympathy and brotherhood among
members of different denominations. especially the
younger members, by bringing them frequently to-
gether, and by opening TO them common field of
labor; 10 advance the cause of religion and virtre,
to excite a desire Of useful knowledge. and espe
cially to protect young men from the temptations
Of town life and prepare them as far as possible %
become useful members OF society and goud Chris
tians.
The means by which we desire to accomplish
these ends, are the personal efforts of the mem
bers in their daily life devotional meetings, Bible
Glasses, Mission schools, Lectures, i H.,
and es.s MUM, ana any other agencies in
cordance with the Scriptures.
The business affairs of the association will be
under the control of an Executive Committee
composed of the Officers aud five Drectors.-
Special Committees will have charge of the seve-
raj departments Of labor contemplated in the plan
of operations, and all the arrangements are made
with view to impose on every member OF the as
ISOLATION deep sense of his own obligations to la
Dor personally in The advancement Of the work.
There are two classes OF members associate and
.Aetioe Any man of good moral character may,
with the approval OF the Executive Committee, be-
come an 4ssociate member by filing his name and
residence with The Recording Secretary, and by
paying two dulIars annually in advance. Asso
ciate members are entitled to all the privileges Of
the Association except the right TO vote and to be
elected members OF the Executive Committee. =
| ANY man under forty-1yp years OF age who is a
member in good standing OF some evangelical
church, may become an active member upon his
election by the Executive Commute and the pay
ment of two dollars annually i, advance; and
such alone will be entitled 10 vote and to hold Of
flee in the Association. Believing as we do that
the objects of this Association such as to meet
the approval OF every good citizen, and that h
provisions Of the Constitution and Bylaws are
admirably adapted 10 the attainment of those ob-
ecls, we must earnestly invite the corporation Of
all who desire the increase Of virtue and knowl-
edge and good order in the community.
BY order Of the Association.
Il ALEX. POPE ABELL. President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

"A POWERFUL Doo.-The Chicago (Ill.) Jour
nal If the 28lh nit, says Mr.. Price. of The
firm of Price & Fisher. of this city arrived TO day
from Green Bay. in novel turn out. lie drove
the entire distance in light sleigh drawn by a
single dog, averaging thirty miles day.
The Louisville (Ky.) Courier announces that a
Conversion Of the old line Wings will be held at
Lexington in that State on the anniversary Of
Henry Clay's birth day, 18th Of April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

A despatch from Washington on the 10th says:
Speaker Banks has not yet finally decided on the
standing committees Of the House. 1t Is not Ger
tain that they will be announced to morrow. As
general principle, on each committee OF live
members there will be three Repubnans, one
Democrat, and one American. va those commit
tees affecting slavery, the South VIII be represent
ted by its strongest men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

Il was stated few days ago that the Aldermen
of Chicago had voted themselves gold headed
canes worth S50a piece. 1t seems that the Mayor
returned the bill, but it passed over his veto,
and the Aldermen got the canes All the news
papers in the city unite in denouncng the proceed.
ing. II is thought that the next movement in the
councils will be to vote themselves house and lot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
! ALEX. PUPE ABF.LL, President.
PIKE PowERs, Corresponding Secretary.

AcsIpENr TO GEN. CAss.-Whie descending
the steps of the Patent Office at Washington, on
Friday last, Gen Cass fell and sustained severe
injury. He was taken up insensble- and bleeding
profusely from wound ON his forehead 10 the
course OF an hour or two he revived. On Saturday
he was SO much better that all apprehensions with
reference to the effect Of the accident were dispell
81 ", a..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

DECLINE IN MoRMoNIsM-l TAUNTON
(England) Courier states that the Mormon deluSlon
in that neighborhood where for The last twelve
months a couple OF Elders have been Propagaiing
their Latter day" doctrnss-is last dying out,
and that the hall in which they have held their
meetings is now let TO glass aud China dealer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

Secretary Marcy has declined to recognize Park
er II. French as Minister from Nicaragua ON the
same ground as formerly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
..MAREIED:.

On the 7th inst, by the Rev. William Broth. Mr..
RoBEnr T. PoAsE 10 Miss aARAHsA. CT, wroaD.
daughter Of John Crawford, Esq, all Of this cousty,s
On the 30th of January, by the Rev. John D. Freed,
Mr. jams e.. G. BsnRT to Mss MAReAsBr AFH
WiLsos, all of Augusta ccuaty.sa b ste30 " ,nsW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

GEN. HousroN's HoUsE.-A correspondent OF
the JTrbana Citizen, travelling in Texas, says
..This afternoon we passed the farm and residence
of Gen. Sam. Houston. His house Is rainer a
pri,nitiye affair, being one story, double ne"eu
Iog cabin. with an entry between, rough stone
chimney at each ends porch in front and surI"a u.
ded BY live oaks, negro cabins and sheds, ana 'he
whole enclosed by crooked rail fence, showing
lack of order in the original proprietor. HIS arm
il nar,ly in the town Of Independence, little d'-
lapidated one horse place. with some OF Its houses
tlmbling down aud the rest looking as though Ihey
had always been there"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
Pour Valuable slaves for Sale.

WILL be sold Monday the 18th day Of February,
w 1886, on the Court House Squire in Stauntou q
SLAVE WoNAS AND CuILp, and Two FIRsr Class
Men, The Woman is a.sood cook, washer and roncr.
These slaves sold for fault Persons in need Of
reliable servants may supply their wants.
Terms cash, well endorsed negotiable notes at 90
or 60 days, interest aided.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
Feb. Q, 1856. Agent for Phillip Pmaa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

The Richmond Examiner is very indignant at
the course OF Senators Masnn and Hunter-partc-
ularly The atter-in rejecting the Washington
Sentinel, and voting for the editor of the Union as
Printer to the Senate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

SEVERE Coup IN TExAs.--The late cold
weather, says the Galveston News, of the 2Sth
ult.. was very severe on the upper Brazos. A
letter from Fort Belkuap says the norther set In
ON the 23d suddenly. when windows and dours
were omen on account of the heat, and IN lew
m,,,en,s the cold was paralyzing, killing horses,
calves and chickens. and frost biting several per-
sors exnosed iuits mercless fury The Brazos froze
e,rour enough to bear up horse. The mercury
At sunrise on the 25th was | deg, on The goth U
dea.. on the 9th deg. below zero. on the 2oth
q 5eg.. and on the ooh deg. and during this
limo a fierce wind blew from the n. and n b.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

A despa,ch from New York en- the 10th says
The steamer Alabama. of the New York and Sa
vannah line, sailed this morning IN search OF me
steamer Pacific, which left Liverpool on the 22d
of January, and is now in her ioih day out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
TIE the Public.

We. the securities of the present High Sheriff
of Augusta County, MosEs H. McCuE, hereby
inform the public that circumstances render 1t ne
cessary that we assume the settlement OF the bu-
siness Of that office, and ask as matter OF favor
that all persons having claims against him in his
official capacity will abstain for reasonable time
from legal action against him, to save unnecessary
cost. We will arrange the business as speedily
as possible, and will recognise all simple notices
of debt made 10 either OF the Trustees III. NJ.
BELL. w. Fl. HARMAE, J. ID. IMBobEs and J.
II. McCuE) as valid as If formally sued out a.
gainst us. We also inform the pubIicSbatpo pri-
yate claims against the Sheriff will be recognised
by the Deputies in the settlement of public dues.
The present Deputies are desired 10 continue in
office, and will wind up the business in as prompt
manner as possible.
To prevent exaggerated rumors we will say
that the ascerainpd liabilities of the Sheriff are
about $27 900, and the assets will reach about
$4,000. n,
JAS. M. Books, ADAMS LUsHsAuGH,
THos. eCALBREATH, ID. S. BELL, s55 =
ROBERT 6. BIcKLE. FRAEKLIs McCUf.
SAMUEL McCUNE, II. II. Peck,
BENJAMIN WELLER, JNo. CRAwFoRp.
A. A. STEELE, JOHN +. }. WHITE,
J.. M McCUE. ass -
Feb. Is, ls56.-4t-T Town papers copy.
NJ BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS. without
oubt is one of the most popular Medicines in this State
and the great confidence through its friends has caused
such increased demand that the proprietor has found il
necessary to increase his facility for manufacturing tho
Bittcrs that be may be able to fill all orders prompt
w. Our most able Physicians using II in their reg
uar practice for its great virtues in of Dyspepsia
Nervous Headache, Disorlcred Bowels. and as gen.
cra alternative Of the whole sys tenn &c. Read tho
certificate of the Rev. F.J. Boggs of Union Hill Sta
t;o bolo Vnln If he ind haVe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

FILLMORE IN INpIANA.-At a meeting Of the
American party in the First (lndiana) Congress
sional District, resolution was adopted recon-.
nending Willard Fillmore for the Presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
Contest.

rI,HE Third Animal Contest Of the two Literary So
cieties of Roanoke College. will take place in the
Town Hail. on Friday the 22nd inst, at 7 O'Clock, r.
NJ The public are cordially invited to be present.
J. u. SHlREY,
D. Il. MccAULEY,
G. w. HOLLAND, COMMITTEE.
J. w. PALMER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

Hon Willard Fillmore was in Rome. Italy. by
last accounts. sitting for his bust in marble To Bar
tholomew, the celebrated American sculptor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

PRrcEs OF iIoRsEs IN A.-HorseS
in California command large price at 'he present
time. The price Of good dray horse ranges rom
400 to $500; COED common ro'c Morse Soo0
a crab that can go mile IN minutes Sioyo
: 49, $50 sccnnl under adds couple of hundred
d.gus There are probably ,hrPe iu"olsu us
-. 80, ., l,yery in San Francisco. ranging
&C., aSol ~ q coo ia value. pair OF carriage
horses costs az 900 pair that will go together
in s. 05 or :. 10 $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
ESfraY.

EStFTv,
TAKEN up BY Daniel Fosrer,On the 24th of January
i 1856, A Cow of red color with white face. belIy
legs aud end of tail crop of the left ear, about ess
years old and appraised at fifteen dollars
Extract from Record-Teste
JEFFERSON KINNEY. OH
February, 10, 1886
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

HEBREws.-The number OF Hebrews IN the
GREAT cities is thus stated New YORK l%'ooo'
Philadelphia $500. Baltlmore GUY, onn |
800, London 10000, Amsterdam % GoS zoo l War
burg 9000 Berlin 5000, Craeow z ~ No6 Co al
saw so. 900. Rome 6.0OO, Legn" noo iV:ooo, 20"
,on,;nonle so 600, Jerusalem 5000. Smyrna ~,
-NaH Wshron 5000. In Berlin there are 2.UoO
Chr;s,;an Hebrews; also some thousands IN fng,
Nod Filty.eiaht clergymen Of the Church OF
England are converted Hebrews.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
EsfRaY.

TAKEN up by Alexander McChug. on the 18th Of
January, IshG. \ STEER, Of reddish color, white
spots on his flank and belly white on his face no
marks supposed to be three years old and apprais
ed at S25. Extract from Record. -Testc,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Cpk.
Feb. 49, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

A new county in Texas has been named after
Gov. Wise, Of Va,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

TIE LEAP-YEAR SLEIGH RlpE.-A company
of twenly,one ladies, each with au invited beau,
started yesterday afternoon, at little past 2
o'clock 10 two sleghs for Concord. 1t was the
coolest day Of the year, the wind blowing furious
ly and the thermometer at zero. ,srri a,i f-5 ~
~ AT Hookse,t they got warmed, and arrived at
Concdsd. about six. where they. stopped at the
Eagle Hotel, kept by Major john Gibson. They
had a magnificent supper which was followed BY
toasts and sentiments, Miss Gregg acting as toast
mistress. They booked their names at the hotel
thus :. 'sMss l.. n. Gregg and Gent" and SO
on through the list. Alter the literary entertain
ment, they were Invited 10 visit the Granite Guards
Ball. They did so in body, not joining the
dance. The evening was spent very merrily till
a late hour, when the question arose about their
returning. The wind had blown so hard that the
roads were in bad condition. and the night was
cold II was necessary, for some of them, being
operatives in the mills. to be here early this morn
ing. Finally they agreed to come home 10 the
cars in the first train this morning, and did so,
leaving the sleighs to return empty. They re-
present that they had very happy time
: The ladies' play the gallant to perfection, paying
all the bills. hiring coaches and waiting upon the
agents" to their homes this morning .--.lanches-
ter IN. H. Mirror Of 25th ult.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

AFFAIRS IN KaSsAs.-We find before Us vari
ous paragraphs in regard to the unsettled eondi
ton of affairs in this Territory One paper states
that DR.. Robinson was doubtless elected GoyernVr
under the Constitution framed at Topeka. 1t
states that the vote was full except al the several
places on the Missouri river, where the people
rpfraiued from voting for lear OF the Missnarlans.
The Kansas "Herald of Freedom" of the 18th
December states that the free State government
will be organized on the 4th Of March. a cor
respondent writes that generally, as far as heard
from, the members elected to the Legislature are
in favor of the black law. that is. for excluding
free negroes, and inclined to "fugyism." The
latter means, it is said conservatism. At East'n.
twelve miles from Leavenworih, on The night al
ter the election, there was a fight between the
free State and pro slavery men. in which, It is
said one of the latter party was killed and another
severely injured. Mr.. f.. P. Brown. OF Leaven
worth, was lynched. and died in consequence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

VlaGIxiA Standardization the report of the
Committee on Finance. made in the Legislature
on Monday. it appears that the sum offs ,2oo,y13
is to- be provided for before the LIST Of July, viz ;
SSO. S3l for the Literary Fund; S32293O the
residue of the Bank debt, after paying part of
the proceeds OF sales OF bank stock. borrowed from
same fund; and sS75,709 for interest on the
public debt and sinking fund to meet which the
committee estimate that the taxation will have to
q be increased by an average OF S6.7 per cent, on
the amount of the present revenue from taxation.
s,I'he Speaker laid before the House com
munica,ion enclosing statements exhibiting the
number aud character Of the various works OF
internal improvement in winch the State is a
,s,ockhuldern each Of the four grand divisions OF
the State the amount appropriated (S2l ,2o4lIe)
and extcuded, 1921 $500 aud the amount
authorized to be expended; the interest the State
has in each Of said works; also, the amount
guaranteed by the State for internal Improvements
in each. So, 075 .000.) and the amount loaned by
the State to companies (S5,7S46O0) in each Of
the four grand divisions OF the State"