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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

CoLoREp PoIITIcIASs-A levee of the colored
citizens of Boston was held on Tuesday evening
at Rev. Mr. Grimes church. in Belknap street.
The attendance was very large, and the occasion
was one of mnch hilarity and enjoyment. Adj
dresses were delivered by Hon. Arson Burlin-
game and Rev. John Prince. The assembly Sc
parated at late hour with enthusiastic cheers
for Fremont, and with reiterated expressions of
determination to rally the entire colored vote of
the fifth district for the reelection of Burlngame
Boston Paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

Hoes IN OnIo.--Tho total number OF hogs Il !,
Ohio over six months cid on the Isl OF Aprii
1856, was ], 1892. against 4,ooS the pre-
vious year. This estimate includes all the coun
lies but seven.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

LONG SENTENoE-Justin Ford an lrlsh Ia
borer working on the Alexandria and Lynch
burg Railroad in Albemarle county, va; was
tried last week, in the Circuit Court Del9re
Judge Field, for the murder Of his VIE III 'uIy'
The jury condemned him to the Penltentlary ior
fifteen years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

How IT WAS DoNE.-At the present rate of
advancement it will soon be impossible to OBJ
tain any adequate expression of the popular will
in this country. 1t is almost mockery now,
and has been for years, where the Democratic
party are allowed to carry out their will, to talk
of sovereignty of the people. All men know,
and to themselves confess, that the opinion of
the legally constituted voters of the land is made
of no avail by frauds perpetrated in the face of
day at almost all our elections. And it was the
terrible conviction of this truth that drove a
large portion of the people of the country to
seek a remedy by extending the term of natu-
and thereby lessening the amount of
disposablc material with which the Democratic
party worked If we mistake not, the recent
State elections, on which much depended to the
Democratic party, have. exceeded anything in
this line ever before exhibited. We do not care
to join in the cry of the defeated Fremont men
in Indiana or even to echo the passionate criml-
nations of those who were beaten in Pennsylva-
pia but there are some facts coming to light
which force upon us the conclusion that both Of
those States present vote by no means reliable
to the popular will Among innumerable evil
dences of this sort is the following:
The City of Cleveland, Ohio, polled 1904
votes at recent election. The population is a.
bout $4,000. Indianapolis is in Centre township
Indiana. The vote of Centre township was 4,
1913. Population of indianapolis about Is to
10000. Thus, under the Democratic system,
10000 people cast in Indiana Gil as many votes
as 0,O0O in Ohio!-Baltimore american.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

Curious STATIsrIcs.-Some recently pub
lished statements regarding the population, ex-
tent trades and number of dwellings of London,
show even a more fabulous amount of its great
ness than ever was dreamed of. That city,
which at the beginning of the present century
numbered $4,000 inhabitants, at the census of
1851 contained 1885,, 900. For the ten years pre-
ceding, from 1S41 to 1851, the population has
increased seventeen per cent. Since that time
it has increased in the same, if not larger pro-
portion, so that population of no less than six
millions of people would be the result in 1900.-
Thus we may see that our great Western cities,
ST. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, or even our OVID
great metropolis, are not alone wonderful in
their growth.
The London Chronicle has made q calculation
from which it appears that there are more
Smiths Jones. Browns Robinsons and Thomp-
sons in London than any other city in the world
paris and the Chinese cities excepted) has in
habitants that Vienna has not as many denizens
as London has servants; that the shoemakers,
publcans, and dealers in meat and vegetables,
of London, would make larger population by
far than all Berlin contains, and nearly as large
as that of New York that London has more
ast-makers than Frankfort has citizens, and
more clerks than Boston has inhabitants.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

Balance TO the credit of contingent fund, 1921 As
The Agricultural Society, in connection with
the Mechanics Institute and the Historical So
ciety has taken steps for the erection OF suita-
BILE building for the accommodation of the three
Societies. ,-..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

KANAwHA SALISEs.-A plan is on foot says
the Kanawha Star, to buy the entire Salt prop
erty in the Kanawha, Va, Salines, and to
place all the furnaces under the management of
one company. They yield 300, 600 of bushels of
Salt per annum. The purchasers are Eastern
Virginians, and will bring 81, 100000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

CANpDATE FOR CONGRESS. "A Democratic
convention is called,to meet in the Petersburg,
Va, Congressional district,on the 4th of Deem
Der next, to nominate candidate for Congress,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

DuEL.-Much excitement prevailed in our
community on Saturday morning, in conse-
quence of report that duel had been fought
near the city between DR.. o. B. Finney State
Senator from the Accomac District, and Roger
A. Pryor ESQ.,, one of the editors of the Rich
mond Enquirer. The report turned out to be
correct Early Saturday morning the parties,
with their friends, repaired to place in Henrico
county, mile or two west of Richmond, where
they fought with pistols at ten PAGES. DR.. Fin
new was wounded at the first fire, the ball en-
tering his right side, above the hip, and passing
around to the back, whence it was subsequently
extracted. Being thus disabled, he was in no
condiction to fire again, and the affair termina-
ted. Dr. Finney was conveyed to his lodg-
ings at the Ballard House. He has suffered
great pain from his wound though it is hoped
it will not result fatally. 1t is due to both gen
tlemen to say that they exhibited on the field
much firmness and presence Of mind.
We cannot speak authoritatively of the caus-
es which led to this unfortunate affair. Doubt
less the friends of both parties will in time en-
tighten the public mind with regard to its ORR
gin. The challenge, it is said, proceeded from
DR.. Finney, and the whole matter was planned
and carried into execution within the short pc
Rod of twelve or fourteen hours. Rich. Dis. Of
M0nddV. i'.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

Hon. JNo. NJ CLAYTON National Intelli-
gencer of yesterday learns that the health of the
Hon. John NJ. Clayton of Delaware, has improv-
ed, and that there is no reasonable doubt that
he will be able, during the coming session Oft the
Senate to resume his duties in that body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

ELECTORAL VoTE OF THE VARIOUS STATES
AS the subioined electoral vote of the respective
States may be useful and convenient to many
readers at the present time,we give 1t q place in
Innr columns -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

NUMBER OF THE STARs.-Of the stars thou
sands are visible to the naked eye and millions
are discovered by the Telescope. Sir John Her
schel calculates that about five and half mil
lions of stars are visible enough to be counted in
q twenty feet reflector in both hemispheres and
thinks that the actual number is much greater
His illustrious father estimated on one occasion
that one hundred and twenty-five thousand
stars passed through his forty-foot reflector in q
quarter of an hour. This would give twelve
millions for the entire circuit of the heavens in
a single telescope zone; and this estimate was
made under the assumption that the nebule
were masses of luminous matter, not yet con-
.densed suns. But with the increase of instru-
mental power especially under the mighty grasp
of Lord ROSES gigantic refectors atPulkova and
Cambridge, the most irresolyable of this nebule
have given away and the better opinion now is
that every one of them is galaxy, like our own
milky way, composed of millions of suns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

CONVICTED OF ILLEGAL VoTING.-Jas. Welch,
an Irishman, who had never been naturalized,
was tried during the past week, in this county,
upon the charge of illegal voting at the election
in January last, for county officers, and found
guilty" He is, therefore, now awaiting the
sentence Of the Court--which, under the law, is
confinement in the Penitentiary from two to four
years. His was very clear case. He was will
ing to take hand in ruling the country, but
wholly unwilling to render it any service. Soon
after voting he was served by the Sheriff to ap-
pear as juror at the next term OF the superior
Court. He appeared and to avoid jury duty
swore that he was not citizen of the United
States, and was of course discharged as juror.
Tie is evidently paying pretty dearly for his ex-
ercise of suffrage, but it will be lesson to him
for the future, and We trust warning to all a
liens to steer clear Of u similar fate.-Augusta
(GQ) Chronicle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

Swiss SoLpTERs.-1t is o singular historical
fact that Switzerland. the only republic in Eu-
rope has for more than half century furnished
themostreable troopsto the kings ofEurope in all
thertroublesa s well as in the enforcement oftheir
most arbitrary edicts. At this time, the Augs-
burg Gazette says, recruiting for tile army of
the tyrant King of Naples is going on with great
activity in Switzerland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

The value of all the crops produced in our
country for the year 1856, is estimated at ST.
SO0,000,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

WHY Gov. WISE WENT TO RALEIGH.-Tht
Richmond Times publishes two column letter
from Gov. Wise, brought out by the interroga
tories of the Raleigh Register as to the purpose
of his recent visit to that place. The length O
the letter does not, however, afford the Cover
nor room to reply fairly and unequivocally t.
the questions propounded. The nearest approach
he makes to reply is as follows
81 went to Raleigh on my oaon motion, desir
ing to go there,and feeling,by affection to NORTH
Carolina, that had right TO 60 there. Does
a Know Nothing or Blue Federalist deny my
Constitutional right to do so? God help him.
Il mean to do so again, and will answer to the
grand jury there or any other lawful tribunal, ol
to any private individual who will make the de-
mand of my right, as citizen OF one State, O
privileges in another. The time, too, is not ap
pointed by the Constitution, whether shall &c
to North Carolina Just in time for the returns
of the Pennsylvania election or not. Natttan
tempus occurrit popaR, in this free country
Locomoton is as free as the highway, as free a!
'aer ct lAa ct aqua pret7uens.' ID
It makes little matter what the erratic Cover
nor thought to do by going to Raleigh, since {
disgracefnl failure was his deserved reward, bu
such evasions as the above of g question which
the people had right to ask, and which h'
would have found no difficulty in answering hat
his purpose been proper one, will only atfil
upon him more deeply the stigma of being
party to dangerous, but happily abortive. at
tempt at disunion.
The remainder of the letter is devoted to {
rhapsodical discussion of the slavery question
less intensely disunion than has been usual will
the late illusions of the Governors pen, but more
intensely characteristic in its peeuiarities O
style. Here is deduction and an apostrophc
that may serve as a sample of the whole =
"Already has the black flag the Pacific Rail
road inscribed on it; already has the political
revolution overwhelmed the last Democratic
eetoes of HarJor bills! Shade of Macon, lool
down upon that blessed soil ofyour native State
upon which you impressed your pure and simple
faith. and GUARD the passing hour"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05
ADVERTISEMENT

ADNEEIlSEAENT.J
1t is our firm BELIEF, that in nine cases out of
ten, coughs, colds, and all bronchial irritations,
however severe, may be cured by the use of
Wistars Basam of Wild Cherry. A single trial
only is needed to prove this.
Nov 5-1tl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

Tt sared my lts-Such is the testimony of
hundreds in regard to the magic effect of Perry
Davis Pain Killer. Where all other medicines
have failed, it has often effected a speedy and
complete cure. Nov. b,-2ws.l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

The FOREIGN News. The foreign news brought
by the Atlantic has several important features
We have conflicting rumors relating to the Nes-
politan question According to one statement
France and England will neither withdraw their
Ministers from Naples nor send a fleet to its Bay,
but at the suggestion of Russia the Whole CUES
ton is to be referred to a new meeting OF the
Paris conference, to take place within the next
two months. On the other hand its said an Ill
timatum has been forwarded by the English and
French governments to the King, and if he re-
fuses to accede to it. it is believed that the com
bined souadrons will Immediately be despatched
TO the Bay of Naples. The overthrow of O'Don-
nell and the triumph of Narvaez replaces Spain
under the control of ilibera and icentious Chris
tiana faction, and will probable subject it at no
distant day to another insurrectionary move
ment. ,
Leter.-By the steamship Asia, (which arrived
at New York on Friday, we have three days
later Liverpool dates and some interesting items
of European intelligence. The peaceful conclu-
sion of the Neapoltan difficulty was still antici-
pated. though the latest intelligence announces
a rumor that both the English and French fleets
had received orders to approach Naples. From
Spain we have nothing additional but cowhid-
ing affair between the new Premier, Narvaez,
and the husband of one of the royal lnfantas.-
Narvaez must feel sure Of his position to bring
the cowhide in such proximity to the throne
Count Waleski, the French Minister, has issued
circular reply to the recent Russian manifesto.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05

lHE ELECTION FRAUDs.-A letter from Phha-
delphla on the Both ult., says:
In the Quarter sessions yesterday, William
b. Mann, Esq, informed the Court that neither
himself, nor messenger he had sent to the
Clerks office, had been able to see the petition
OF Mr.. Cassidy. onrwhich the motion to quash
the proceedings in the contested election case
was based-that when his messenger had gone
to take copy of it, he had been treated with
incivility. The Court desired the Clerk to be
sent for, and Mr. Derringer appeared as the re-
preventative OF Mr.. Howell. Judge Thompson
inquired how it was that Mr. Mann had not been
permitted to see the petition of Mr.. Cassidy,
when Mr.. Derringer replied, that Mr.. Howell
locked it up, put the key in his pocket, and had
gone into, the country The Judge expressed his
opinion very freely respecting such conduct ana
said that if it was persisted in, he should be COM
PEELED to keep the official papers in his own GUS
tody. Warrants have been issued against GER
tain of the election judges for neglect OF duty
and disregard of their obligations.
Warrants were also issued against Cornelius
Butler, Patrick Gallagherand James O'Donnell,
for fraudulent voting. The defendants appeared,
and after conference, waived hearing and
submitted to binding over. Bail in $500 was
required in each. In the case Of the election Of
fcers, it is stated, proof was at hand to show
that they refused to listen to any challenges
made by their political opponents saying when
made, General Challenge don't lire here hut took
all the votes offered when the parties were brought
to the window by those whom they knew.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-05
Pickpockets in Richmond.

The pickpockets did brisk business IN Rich
mond last week. but one of them paid dearly
for his sport. Mr.. Whitelow, of Highland coun-
", discovered a fellow cutting his pantaloons to
Get at his money, and drawing knife inflicted
a serve wound upon the miscreant's neck. He
then presented small pistol, and shot him in
the side. The pickpocket was committed to Jail,
but his recovery was considered doubtful.
Among others,says the Fredericksburg Herald,
who lost their money either there or en- route
was merchant from the South West reported
to have lost $4,000 Col. I. Taylor, of Frede-
ricksburg about 500; Joseph Withers,of Caroline
$3.50; Mr. Frazer of this county 500; physl-
clan from I.oudoun county $780, Mr.. Mahoney,
of Scottsville, sl70; Mr.. Burnett, of Hanover,
500, and the Rev. a. NJ. Poindexter lost con-
siderable amount. An estimable gentleman from
Caroline had occasion to feel in his coat pocket
and found a large pocket book which one of the
light fingered gentry had doubtless robbed and
put there, as it didn't contain copper, not even
a paper Of any description. What freak OF fancy
induced its transmission to our friends pocket is
hard to tell, but we presume the pickpocket had
some good and substantial reason.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-20
MR.. CHAMPION.

We clip the following significant paragraphs from the
leader In the New York Courier and Enquirer Of yeser
day:
We are not of those who ready to find pretext
giving offence any nation, what is OF no less import
anee for taking and above all in eontradistinction
contemporaries both Of the press and the Sen
ate, would deal both gently and orbearingy with tina,
nation from which have been politically severed for
y than Of century and social aliena
ton from which Is among the moral mpossibtes But
der the present circumstances what way
avoid taking step which, il useless deny will tend
greatly oompoate already sufficiently entangsd rela
tions with Great Britain Mr.. Champion has placed himself
in such position toward government that 1t is impos
sbe for him to continue in bis present position consistently
with serespect in fact, with the proper transac
tion of diplomatic business.
The publication Of letter from him to his home govern
ment, which brings him in direct collision with three
tors OF the United States question of the truth of
legation made by him in regard to the statements made by
one of them when Secretary of State their explicit and cir
eumsantay particular denial the floor the Senate
his statements, and the publication of all this TO the world
makes his undness for his present reatonso the mild
est term-so plain that 1t is absolutely impossible that they
should continue for any length of time and TRUTH
In effect have suspended them already.
MIR. Champion, however reliable and estmabe a
has proved most unreliable and offensive a dipomat Or
what amounts TO the thing he has conrved TO place
himself to be placed in this attitude the people
with whose representatives he in official relations.
The New York Times speaks of the same as fol-
lows:
"Our dispatches from Washington leave no room to doubt
that Mr. Champion, the British minister will be immediate
B dismissed and his government will hardly question the
proprey OF the act when they become acquainted with the
remarkable matements which he has made respect
Ing his intercourse with the Central
lean question: which have been brought to light by the pub
LEGATION of the correspondence on that subject"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-20
GEN. CAss AND MR.. CHAMPION.

Gen. Cass called attention yesterday in the Senate to
the letter Of Mr. Champion in regard n conversation
the Central American question between them published
by the British government 1.-THE to which alluded
on Saturday, and said that Mr. Champion had wholly mis-
undersood-he would not say misrepresentedhis posi-
ton He said be would take early occasion to refer
more fully to the subject Mr. Champions letters on the
enlistment question have been full of
his correspondence the Central American question
which late Developments render probable it will be-
apparent why the British ministry have acted so I'M
reasonably in upholding and justfying their minister in
bis completely with the violations OF our laws
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-20
SENATOR BENJAMIN.

The Louisiana Courier, after giving hasty outline OF
the great speech recently delivered by Senator Benjamin
on the Kansas question, says:
owe gratifed that this occasion Mr..
Benjamin declared his adhesion the democratic party
the only political organization left which national
sttutiona and in its objects and policy
single northern whg said the SENATOR had dared to advo
cate the Kansas Nebraska bill when introduced The
wing party in the North blown up, and there was
his opinion prospect its being reunited In that
ter know nothngsm synonymous with aboltonsm and
free soism As southern senator and citizen he would
therefore, unite with and cordially support the democracy
the coming presidential contest.
Mr.. benjamin will be warmly welcomed to the demo-
cratic party He capacity of the highest ORDER
quence of the most persuasive character and will do
what he believes to be right regardless Of all
he ought have been democrat long years ago, and WILL
feel sure have regret that he has length
found his to the proper for every southern
patriot and statesman these days change and crisis
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-20
THE MOSQUITO PROFESSIONALS,

The London Times in protesting to give view Of the
contents Of the late Blue Book Central America INDUCES
series of observations particularly we'll calculated
conceal the real merits Of the controversy The follow
ing is a fair sample Of the manner 10 which the Times
furnishes instruction r. cou6ding John Bull
The question Of the british protecorae over the Mos
quito people Is mainly question Of the Interpretation OF
PARTICULAR treaty, and that one There are indeed
cure mutterngs Of discomfort which take an aneceden
ground and we are reminded OF certain treaty between
spain and Great Britain in 1885, by virtue Of which in the
pnon Of the American diplomatist, Spain had right to
e' 70 our protecorate over Mosquito, which right he
''ds Is Inherited by Mexico the Of Spain in
Toe New World. But the main ground OF objection is a
certain recent treaty between ourselves and the United
States"
thus fppany that the British journals suppress or
present the main point AT ssue which, even assuming
o' The Arguments sake Lord Carendons view of the sub
' Is what rights II any did Great Britain possess in
800 in the Mosquito coast Lord Clarendon says that by
o'on Of ancient des between England and handful Of
o'n' on that coast England is the rightn protec.
0 those Indians and such is entitled to SEIZE and
0a oy force the port Of San Juan de Nicaragua To this
eePy that the aucent ties which England speaks of
nothing but smuggling and piradcal operations Of her
on The Mosquito coast and that all preension, Of
'S'nd founded upon such ancient ties Of smuggers and
'a England renounced by the treaties Of l7s3 1886,
'o 1914 with SPAIN and that Of 1896 with Mexico That
'oA' the Times designaes the opinion of the Aeri-
An that Spain bad right to object TO British protector
up over Mosquito. It is very plain question simply
As" device to escape executing the Clayton Bull
"eay IN this respect England is to maintain that in
"s upon San Juan del Norte in la4s she deliberately
'OTse treaties with Spain and with Mexico,
'O'' such violation Of treaties constituted riebtful
VI" authority over the Mosquito coast as well against
''Pu0hc OF Nicaragua against the United States