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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
Ear the Speclator.


Messrs. Editors II would respectfully call
your attention to communication winch re-
Gently appeared in the "Ch irlestown Free
Press, ' ir reference to the pro- er course to be
pursued towards our negroes Oh the coming hol-
ldays. Surely some precautionary steps should
be taken to secure good order and decorun on the
part OF this portion of our population at time
when wicked designs could be effected more eff
nclentiy thana at any ,.ther period OF the year.
am one OF those who cannot admit Is truth
The various statements which have reached
sotlnsurrectionary disturbances in many parts OF
the southern and western country. But yet we
know not the extent OF the intermedline that
may exist among the more ignorant and mali
clollS negroes, and for their own good, as well
as to quiet the fears Of unpro. ected families,
some system of police, it seems to me, ought to
be adopted, Which will give security and com
for, to all concerned. X. w.
From tie Free Press
Nh. Editor i desire through the medium
OF your columns and those of tile Spirit of JEFF
ferson to address few lines, lines of caution
and advice to the public authorities and owners
OF negroes in reference to the laxity of police
now in practice, not only here, but in all the
counties west of the Blue Ridge, so far as my in
formation goes l allude more particularly to
the latitude given negroes upon holidays and
festivals. nlower Virginia no negro is permit
ted to leave his masters plantation without
written pass from him. Such thing here is
almost unknown Is it right9 Let every re-
tleotng man ponder this thing in his own mind!
Is it not notorious fact that the negroes in
this county have more latitude given them than
would be extended to the whites9 Would our
authorities permit white men to assemble on
the sidewalks of our streets, and fiddle and
dance to the discomfort and great annoyance of
our well behaved citizens3 1t is certain they
would not The public authorities and owners
of servants ought to put a. stop to it peremp-
torily and firmly Every kindness should be
extended to this part of our population, but they
should be compelled to behave themselves Or
derby, soberly and discreely, and where their
masters do not enforce subordination, they
should be forced into it by tho strong arm OF
the law. The holidays are now approaching
and there should be patrols established in every
part of the county to keep these people in CIR
der.
A word to the wise is sufficient CAVEO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
Patrols.

The Court of this county,on Monday last, made
arrangements for patrols during the holidays
Some measure of the kind was very necessary
to quiet the fears of nervous people, but we dc
not believe there is any other demand for un'
usual precaution. Indeed we are very incred'
ulous about all the reports which are flying thro
the country, and hope no measures of unneces'
sarv riror will be adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

GRAND LODGE OF VIReNIA-The Grand
Lodge of Virginia CdasonO held its annual meet
ing in this city, commencing on Monday night
last, and adjourned on Wednesday night. Dur
ing its sessions the following officers were cleo.
ted
Mr.. John S. Caldwell, of Fredericksburg,
Grand Master.
R. W. DR.. Powhatan B. Starke, of Petersburg.
Deputy Grand Master.
R. W. John R. Mcdaniel, of Lyhchburg Senior
Grand Warden.
R. W: Lewis B. Wiliapssaf Orange, Junior
+. W. Thomas U. Dudley of Richmond, Grand
Treasurer
XIV. DR.. John Dove, of Richmond, Grand
Secretary. .r.
Z r. W::wilham II. Hartman, of Staupton. Senior
Grand Deacon.
R..W. Leopold G. P. Cowper, of Portsmouth,
Junior Grand Deacon.
R. W. Rey. Francis j, Boggs, Grand Chap
lain.
The sessions we understand, were very har-
monious, the. best feeling prevailing during the
entire deliberations.-Ric Examiner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
.Iohn ". SYme.

ID was with feelings OF sincere regret that We
noticed that John W Syme, Esq, 1.-THE Peters
burg Intelligencer, was about to remove from
this State. Although ourpersonal acquaintance
with Mr. S. is slight, we have known him init
mately as an editor for the last eight years, and
feel for him the most cordial regard. We shall
miss him sadly. Mr. S. has purchased the Raj
eigh On. c. Register and offers the Intelligent
oar for.sa1e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

RESURRECTION RuMoRs.-The Russellville, CTen-
nessee) Herald of Wednesday says that the in
hood of Volney and Gordonsville, and a number
of negroes have been arrested, negro in one
of the iron works of Tennessee, who had said he
knew all about the plot, but would die before he
would tell-was sentenced to receive fifty lashes,
under which he died.
A despatch from Louisville on Saturday says:
"a free negro was hung yesterday at Cadiz, KY.
after being tried by the Vigilance Committee OF
the town on suspicion of being concerned in the
conspiracy. There are number more IN jan,
and some will be hung. Judge Cook has called
his Court for Christmas day. The excitement
is very high"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

TERRIBLE AouDENT.-Another terrible acct
dent occurred at the Midlothian Coal Pits in
Chesterfield OF Friday night, the 18th inst. Six
white men and seven negroes were in the pits
attending to their ordinary night work, when a
large body of water burst through from the old
pits adjoining. A negro man who was standing
near the shaft sounded the signal bell for aid but
the fire in the engine had died out and the ropes
had been removed from the machinery. As soon
as the engine could be fired and steam got up,o
or two of the miners Immediately descended the
shaft, and found at the bottom the man who had
given the signal, standing in water up to his arm
pits and nearly dead from cold and alarm. Two
of the white men were subsequently brought up
alive, but notwithstanding the utmost efforts
were made none of the others could be found.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
Liberated Slaves.

Mr.. NJ. Whitmore. late of this county, by his
last will and testament liberated all his slaves,
and provided for their transportation to Liberia
or one of the free States at the expense OF his
estate. To each of them heleft the sum Of Sl5O
and to those who had served him beyond the
age of % years, $50 year for the excess OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

NEGRO INsuRREcTioNs.-The very needless a.
larm occasioned at certain points in distant
States by vague rumors of negro instructions
widens and amplifes as natural result. South
Carolina and Virginia are now included in the
area of apprehension. A despatch was received
at Richmond on Sunday morning, the 18th stat
ing that an insurrectionary movement had been
detected at Alexandria, and asking the Governor
for supply of arms. An extra train was sent
off that afternoon with the arms, but it was af-
forwards found that the rumor was untrue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

BANK OF RooKBRIpeE.-Stock to the a.
mount of 100000 has been taken in the Banl;
of RocFbridge, at Lexington, and the following
directors elected: F. T. Paxton, S. Med. Reid,
D. L. Hopkins S. McD. Moore, VIM. McLaugh,
lin, H. Barclay A. l.. Nelson and J. II. Paxton
The entire subscription, says the Star, is from
our own county-men. The Presidents's salary
was fixed at 5000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

A New KANSAS BILL.-The following is the
bill introduced in the Senate yesterday by Mr..
Wilson, amendatory of an act passed May 3Oth,
1854, entitled San act to organize the Terrific
ries of Nebraska and Kansas"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That the one hundred
and fifty-frst chapter of the alleged "Laws Of
the Territory of Kansas" entitled Gan act to
punish offences against slave property" with all
such other provisions Of that code as recognize
and protect slavery in said Territory, land all pro-
visions which establish official oaths other than
those specified in the organic act, or which re-
ouire any test in regard to slavery or the fugi.
tive slave law, to be applied to attorneys, jurors,
or voters, or which suspend the writ of habeas
corpus. or which allows any other than actual
residents of said Territory to vote, OR which al
lows jurors to be selected in any other manner
than by lot, or which punish citizens of said
Territory by claiming them together and expo
sing them to labor on the public works, with j.
ron chains and balls to them, be, and the same
are hereby declared imperative and void
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

OLD TIME OA1lco.--The Richmond Dispatch
says: "Wo have been furnished, for the Me-
ahanic's Institute, witha piece of calico, manufac-
tured between seventy and eighty years ago, by
Mrs. John Austin of Hanover county, which has
been preserved by her descendants, and is now
a pretty piece Of goods, notwithstanding the i'm.
provements that have been made in preparing
that article for wear. The cotton of which this
cloth is made, was grown by Mrs, Austin,
(whose husband was wealthy farner) picked,
spun and wove in hand loom by her, and then
sent to England and printed at fifty cents per
yard. When brought back Mrs, A, made a
dress of portion OF it and as she was probably
one of the leaders Of fashion in those days, wore
it on such occasions only as required the finest
dressing, it being considered the richest and
most magnificent dress in the good old county
of Hanover. What sort of an appearance would
the bellies of the present day make, if, like Mrs
Austin, they had to card, spin and weave their
own apparell"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
North British Review.

Contents of the November number l. DIR.
Chalmers Works, 2. Froude's History of Eng
land, g. The Workmen of England, 4. The
Sight and how to See, 5. Remusat's English
Observation-Disclosures G. Religious Novels,
7. Cockbum's Memorials, 8. Spain. Republish-
ed by L. Scott g. Co., New York. at So year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

WALKERS ENTERpRsE.-A meeting was held
in New York CITY on Saturday night to express,
sympathy with Gen. Walker, and collection a.
mounting to $1,000 was taken up. A dispatch
from New York says: "Orders had been re-
ceived here by the Government officers to stop
all shipments of arms and provisions to General
Walker. The President also issued an order for
the arrest of Cornelius Garrison, Charles Nor
gan aud General Walker, to answer for seiz-
ing the property of the Accessory Transit Com
pany valued at 81 100000"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
Elne Ridge Tunnel.

We learn from the Charlottesville Jeffersonian
that the Blue Ridge Tunnel will be cut through
on Monday next, the Goth. Should nothing pre-
vent we shall be happy to meet our contempora-
~ sin that dark culvert" and shake hands with
him. on the day mentioned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

CABINET MAKING.-The Electoral College Of
Alabama, on the occasion of giving their vote
for Mr.. Buchanan as President unanimously re.
commended the Hon. William L. Yancey for g
place in his Cabinet, and their nomination has
been very generally approved by the press o.
that State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

RESIGNED John Tayloe Lomax, of
Fredericksburg, has resigned the office of Judge
of the 9Th Judicial Circuit of Virginia, to take
effect the Goth of January. Judge L. is of the
ablest Judges and law writers, as well one of
the best men in the State. Mr.. Z. Conway is
snoken of as his successnr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

A NEGRO FUNERAL AT THE SouTH.-Tie death
of Rev. Andrew Marshall, colored minister,
over 100 years old, in Richmond, few days
since, has been stated. His remains were taken
to Savannah, where he resided, and were inter-
red on Sunday week. The Republican says
"Long before the hour appointed for the SER
vices, an immense throng, without respect to
color or condition, collected at the Church, the
floor, aisles. galleries, and even steps and win
dows of which, were densely packed. Hundreds,
unable to gain admttance, were assembled in
front and around the church, while the street
was completely blocked up with vehicles of ev-
cry description. AT the appointed hour the
body was taken from the residence of the de-
ceased TO the church, and placed in front of the
altar. After prayer, singing, and the reading of
appropriate lessons from the scriptures, an elo-
ouent and impressive discourse was preached by
the Rev. Rambaut, formerly Of the First Baptist
Church, now on visit to the city. The SER
vices in the church having been concluded, the
body was returned to the hearse, and the i'm
mense congregation formed in procession, the
deacons and other officers Of the various churches
in 'front.' next came the remains of the deceased,
followed by the Colored Benevolent and Temper
ance Societies, and after them long line of car
'riages, some fifty in number, and multitude of
pedestrians. The procession was q most solemn
and imposing spectacle, and attracted much at
tention as it passed through the city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

1t is asserted that the local troubles of the
Democracy of New York city are assuming the
complexion of regular split, and the line of
division promises ere long to become as marked
as it was in the days of the "Hards" and
"Softs"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
American Hotel.

Mr.. Gilkeson late proprietor of Taylor's Ho-
tel. Winchester, is about to remove to staunton
TO take charge of the American.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

NORTHERN DIsUNioN.-The following is call
for the meeting of "Dsunion Convention" at
Worcester, Massachusetts. Thus do extremists
in opposite sections of the Union create and fos-
ter identical aims by mutual hate:
We the undersigned citizens of Worcester, be-
lieving the result of the recent Presidential cleo
ton to involve four years more of pro-savery
government, and a rapid increase in the hostility
between the two sections of the Union; Believ-
ing this hostility to be the offspring, not par
ty excitement, but of fundamental difference in
education habits and laws Believing the exist
ing Union to be failure, as being hopeless at
tempt to unite under one government two an
tagonistic systems of society, which diverge more
widely with every year; And believing it to be
the duty of intelligent and conscientious men to
meet these facts with wisdom and firmness ;
Respectfully invite our fellow citizens Of Massa-
chusetts to meet in convention at Worcester, on
Thursday, January Is, to consider the practical
bility, probability and eSpedienoy of separation
between the free and slave States, and to take
such other measures as the condition of the times
may require.
4 committee of five has been appointed to
make arrangements for the proposed convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

KANSAS ApPolNTMENTs.-The President has
nominated to the Senate James O. Harrison, OF
Kentucky,as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
of Kansas, in place of Judge Lecompte, removed.
This removal was contemplated at least forty
days ago, and of which, 1t is said, Judge Lecomp-
tie was aware, but up to this time nothing has
been heard from him in defence of his official
conduct. The recent proofs and representatives
of Governor Ga6F determined the course u Die
administyatiDAh the premiseFs9- -.
Vim. Spencer has likewise beer. nominated ga
Marshalfsf Kansas, vtge Gasshal Donaldson,
removed
Thomas Cunningham of Pennsylvania, has
also been appointed associate Justice of the Sup
RENE Court of apsas, intplace of Judge Burrill,
Deceased e 80 -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

c@-Pork has been selling in Staunton this
season at 81. In fredericksburg it sells read
lily at SO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

The Augusta County Agricultural So
ciety met in the Court House this day, pursuant
to adjournment, Capt. Robert Guy in the Chair.
VIM NJ. Tate from the Committee appointed
for the purpose, reported draft Of a constitu-
ton, which on motion of Maj. J. NJ. McCue,
was adopted.
TIE Society proceeded to the election Of Off
GERS under the Constitution, when
On motion of S. B. Finley, Maj. J. Marshall
McCue was elected President,
On motion the following Vice Presidents
were elected, viz: S. B. Finley, Col. W. P. Tate,
Samuel II. Bell and Robert Guy.
On motion VIM. NJ. Tate was elected Treas
urer and Secretary Of the Society
On motion Messrs S. T. Christian, j. Wayt
Bell. VIM. S. Sproul and William Patrick were
appointed members of the Executive Committee.
The editors of the Stanton papers were re-
quested to publish the Constitution and the pro-
ceedings of this meeting.
The meeting then adjourned.
ROBERT GUY, Chairman.
N{y~The Constitution is crowded out this
week, but will be published hereafter.-Eas.
Of Spec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

KANSAS ArrAlns:-.. The President has sent to
Congress message cayering dispatches from
Gov Geary, relativet to Kansas affairs The Gov
ernor reports that he has'Eept'an hourly. record
of his executive action since he entered upon
his duties. Peace is permanently established in
the Territory A band of robbers stilfreinains
in the south part of the Territory, not exceed
ing seven, for whose arrest rewards are offered.
The regular settlers have agreed to leave all
contested questions to be determined at the bal
lot-box He alludes to the collision between
himself and Judge Lecompte, and expresses q
desire thata Chief Justice will be appointed who
is impartial, and not complicated with the late
disturbances. He alludes TO speech he made
at Leayenworth, on the occasion OF the land
sales by invitation of the authorities. Ills re-
marks were well received. He thinks the sale OF
public land to wel-disposed settlers the surest
method of maintaining the peace Of the Terri
tory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

According to the Central American accounts
of the battle of Massaya and Granada, when in
Walkers house the native troops seized tho
archives of the government. Among the letters
were two written by Gen. Walker--one to the
Emperor of the French and the other to Lord
Clarendon, to obtain their moral support and
the acknowledgment of the Walker government
by England and France, as the only means of
preventing the annexation of Central America
to the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

Rumors in regard to slave disturbances con-
tinue to prevail in some of the counties of Vir-.
ginia, but they generally amount to nothing
more than mere rumor The town Council OF
Warrenton have organized an extra police force
of los men, who act as night patrol. This c.
ton was caused by a report including several of
the counties of that region as the tholtre of
trouble. In Nansemond also very unreliable
rumor has got currency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

A falal malady has prevailed among the hogs
in the Ohio Valley during the last six months.
1t is computed that between sixty and seventy
thousand have fallen victims to the destructive
dstemper within radius of hundred miles
surrounding Cincinnati The disease is consid-
cred incurable, having baffied the most critical
investigation into its nature, and as steadily re-
sisted all remedial agents. The malady has
been vaguely denominate1 cholera. 1t is SINH
lar in sornei Of its operations to cholera and in
others it resembles erysipelas.- Gin. Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

SINGULAR DIFFERENcE-Whilstth the New York
papers look upon the recent news from Nicar-
aqua as almost decisive of Walkers defeat, the
New Orleans papers rejoice over the same news
as assuring his triumph. The New York Times
publishes letter from Walker, dated tho lst
instant, and addressed to New York CORES
pendent, in which he says:
81 consider that orr permanent power in Cen.
trail America never has been on as firm basis as
now nor do know of one single month since
have been in Nicaragua wherein we have made
as much progress towards final results as the'
month which has just ended"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
December %, 1856.

A word to the wise is sufficient. CAVEO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-10
Common Pleaa-Hencral Term.
Hon JUDGES Ipgraham, DAILY and Brady, presiding


Wien Wilcox vs. Jonas Bartlett-Judgment affirmed
with costs.
Lewis Brenden Henry A wal,ott-J Judgment affirm
ed with costs.
Joseph Dillon the New York aud Erie Railroad Com
papy-Juogment reversed with costs.
Tbeopohs A. Gill VS.. Jacob Lewis-Judgment affirmed
Moses Y. Bach Julia Raymond-Order affirmed
with $40 costs.
J,hn Bruce John N acknowledgement reversed with
ctstS.
Franklin W Hunt vs.. the New York and Erie Railroad
Clark Williams VS.. Amelia Wilis-Order affirmed with
$40 costs, to abide ,he event.
Oliver Hubbard VS.. Hunuog NJ Stewat-Judgment
versed with costs.
Peter Gelsey Va. David J. acknowledgement reserved
With costs.
Bapt.te De Beredette W.. Herman MAuchne-Judg-
ment reserved With costs.
VIM. Bro VIM. P. JONES' Judgment reversed
with costs.
samuel Allen George scarr-JuGgment reversed
with costs.
Benjsm'n Hardy vs. the Second Avenue Railroad Com.
psrv-Judgmsnt affirmed with costs
E,Iiene Giberton Louis Ginnachio-Judgment A.
filmed with cests
Isaac r. Fethan Benjamin W. Acknowledgement
suspended and new trial ordered.
Luowig Senior the Commissioners of Emier alton
judgment reversed with costs.
EldIidge W. Fish vs.. Ferdinand Unconstitutional
reversed with costs
Michael Foley James Gough-Judgment affirmed
with costs.
Benjamin Wing w. the New York and Erie Railroad
Company--Juegment affirmed with costs.
Alexander l.. Hogate William acknowledgement A.
frned with costs
writsr K Moore vs. John W. Somerindyke- Judg ment
affirmed with costs.
Hugh Allen VS. John W. Bates-Judgment in part af.
6rmeo, but without costs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-10
PATENT MEDICINES.

A MEDICINE HAS BEEN DISCOVERED DIR.
"A PA1GHT, alter long series OF scientific discoveries.
his tbs deul discovery Of vegetable compound
proved Itself for all kinds OF cods
corgb eshns bronchitis and consumuon sofens and
all obstinate obstruction Of the throat unga Is
effects truly wonderful anatchpg hundreds A II were from
the grave. Office, 2O3 Powery
NEw YoRK, Jan. g, 1856.
Tr Hn'ght- Des- Sir:7he hottie cough syrup pur-
chased lou cured ne es by msg,c. huly belevetk
TIE grs efeet discovery OF tie ard ecomn end all u0so
sthced TO try It sssuIins then of o ard
nent relief Youra tuh, WN A BAssErT III Rowery.
Dr sfslt- Dear tir; Havirg usad vegetable
Mound fcr gh pain in chest with most beuc
fetal results thtefully r.caa most valuable
n edicibe to those simi ari, afflicted Yours &c
Wn. BEowS CT Futon and West sirf eta.
Er. Fai9ht-Dtsr Sir:-Suneng from ris cough.
VS. to- ucrd Nv try bottle 81 vegetable compound
and u srtpre was mmedis ely rtl'evca and cured Ia
Tee dsys Hoping ths meet tie OF hose smarly
afflicted temain you.s, especially.
8. r. Enrra, "a Stanton strsst-
Office, 203 Bowery, MY.