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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

The New York Herald contains long CORES.
pondence between General Goicouria and Gen
Walker, of Nicaragua. 1t appears that Gen
Goicouria received mission to England for the
purpose of furthering certain financial and other
projects for General Walker First-To con.
vince the English aad French governments that
General Walkers political views were directed
to the establishment of an independent confede.
ration or military colony in the South, intended
to act as q countepoise and a check to Northern
aggressions. Secondly-To obtain financial aid
in the shape of loans based up this understand.
ing as also upon the promise of the establish.
ment of such tariff in Nicaragua as would o.
mount to virtual recognition of the pricciple,
of free trade. Although not stated in so many
words, it is clear from the context of these let
tiers that such were the purposes of the English
mission. When Walker decreed the reestablish
ment of slavery in Nicaragua, Goicouria declin
ed protecting with his mission, feeling confdant
that no aid could acquired from England in ia
vor of Slavery. There are few other points
in the correspondence, but they are of minol
Importance"
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DISASTERS ON THE LAKEs.-A propeller Ghe
Brooks has just gone down s on Lake e. Ontario
and not person escaped TO TO describe the enSull-
was wrecked in late storm on Lake Michigan,
and but three persons survived. The affidavit
of these men gives an account Of the desperate
efforts to save the ship and nd Of the terrible
breaking the vessel y Sar dG conoeya ths
horrors of the scene for several hours, and es-
pecially when the vessel opened.
The steamer Superior was lost in the gale OF
the Doth, on the Lake Of that name. In speak,
ing of the wreck the Lake Superior journal
states that the number saved is 16, and that the
number lost is 40, and may reach so, A meet
ing of the citizens of Marquette was held to raise
means to defray the expenses of the survivors
and so send them to their respective homes
Committees had also been sent to gather and
bury the bodies that might drift ashore, and to
receive and protect such property as might be
found.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26
BRASS Band.

It is perhaps not generally known that Sax
Horn Band has been organized in Staunton
which bids fair to prove most excellent one
The members are receiving instructions every
night from Mr.. Turner, a most accomplished
musician, and are making admirable progress
The band is composed of capital material and
already discourses pretty fair music.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26
county AgriculturaI Soc iety.

A meeting was held at the Court House on
Monday last, at which the initiatory steps for
the organization of County Agricultural Socie-
ty were taken. Forty-one life-members, at SIC
each, were enrolled, and an encouraging degree
of enthusiasm was manifested on all hands,
Push on the ball No enterprise started in this
community for long while will be productive
of such important results, if successfully prose
cuted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

MATR1MoNY AND MATTER OF MoNEY.-A few
days SINCE says the Louisville Courier, Lancas.
ter, the county seat Of Garrard, was thrown into
great commotion by the appearance of Mr.
Andrew Tyre, of Madison county, and Miss
Mary Murphy, of Garrard, who expressed de-
sire to be united forthwith in the sacred bands
of wedlock. The beautiful bride of sweet six
teen, with sky blue eyes and rosy cheeks, had
selected from the host of marrying men our
county affords, husband enjoying his second
childhood fancies, being upwards of three score
years and ten. After their arrival in town they
proceeded to the Clerks Office OF the Garrard
County Court, where the happy groom had Is
sued to his intended deed to ms entre wealth
commodated with license, by the gentlemanly
County Court Clerk, they advanced to the Court
House. where they were greeted by large
crowd of the curious, and were made twain by
the Rev. J. B. Tharp, of the Baptist church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26
Edinburgh Review.

Contents of the October number: l. The Life
and Writings of Francis Arago, 2. New Poets
g. Sinai, Palestine and Mecca, 4. Nehse's Courts
of Prussia, Saxony and Bavaria, 5. Alpine Tray-
ellers, g. Beaumarchais and his times, Z. De
Candolles Geographical Botany, s. Perversion,
9. NJ de Tocqueville's France before the Revo-
luton, 10. The Political Crisis in the United
States. Republshed by L. Scott & Co., New
York, at SO year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

FROM EURoPE.-By the steamer Niagara we
have Liverpool dates to the 9Th inst. There is
little important news by this arrival.
Additional symptoms had manifested them.
selves of close union between France, Russia
and Prussia. 1t would appear that France sup
ports the unconditional admission OF Russia and
Prussia to the second meeting of the European
Conference, while England is said to oppose the
admission ofthe former and Austria Of the lat
ter.
Treaties of commerce between Russia and
France, and railway treaties between Russia and
Prussia were in preparation.
Neapolitan affairs continued without change.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

Mr.. Buchanans letter to California, in favor
of the construction of the Pacific Railroad, was
sent to San Francisco just in time for influence
on the election, but too late to be received here
and published before the election. The conse-
quence is that some OF the strict construction
anti-improvement Democrats are very much ex-
ercsed at the maneuvre. The Cincinnati En-
quirer, the leading Democratic paper in Ohio,de-
nouncss the letter roundly. A Washington cor
respondent of the New York Times says the let
ter has produced quite a ferment among the
Southern Democratic politicians.
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s5sys We publish the following by request

PRIME WmsKY.-The exorbitant rates winch
have prevailed for the past year or two ior ior
eign brandies and wines, have, induced those
who indulge in other beverages than pure water,
to substitute whisky for imported liquors. ana
consequently, the distllers in this country nave
exerted themselves to manufacture grade OF
whisky which commends itself to those III want
of a superior article. Among the best uranus Oh
this description is the "Sumlnerdean, ior the
sale of which, as will be seen by their adyeruse-
ment, Messrs Z. I. Winston u 20, are the sole
agents in this city.--Raclsmona Whag.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

DIErzREcE AMcNG POLITICAL DocroRs-The
Raleigh IN. o. Standard states that the Democ-
racy saved the South in the late Presidential
contest, but the Charleston Is. o. Mercury dis
sents emphatieally and says:i 1--WE are surpris-
ed that the journal in the intoxcation of success
should shut its eyes to the Pyrrhic character Of
this victory-one more snch and we are lost
1t is the South that has sared the Democratic
party, and not the Democratic party that has
thrown its shield over the South" Latitude APP
pears to make considerable difference in the o.
pinious of doctors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

FORFEITURE OF REcoGNZANcE.-In the
Hastings Court on Saturday, a seirs .tacias was
awarded on recognizance entered into before
the Mayor, on the 9th of October, by Roger A.
Pryor with W. w. Dunnivant, his security, in
the sum of $4,000, conditioned that the said
Roger A. Pryor should keep the peace toward
all the people of the Commonwealth, and espe-
cially towards B. B. Bolts. for one year, it hay
ing been suggested that the said recognizance
had been forfeited by his assault upon Oswald
B. Finney, Oh the Slst of October, 1S56.-Rieh.
Dis1,nfch
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

ORDER OF UNITED AMERICANS The New York
correspondent of the Baltimore American, in
his letter of the 10Th ut., says:
"The annual meeting of the Arch Chancery,
Order of the United Americans, assembled in
this city yesterday. Their proceedings were Sc
cret, but it is known there were representatives
present from majority Of the States. and that
the proceedings were of very animated charac-
ter, having reference, as is supposed, to the re-
cent turn of political events and to the influence
and organization Of the Order. with reference to
the futuren
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

ANOTHER LINE OF STEAMERs.-The Hon. A
Dudley Mann, late Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury, has published long letter advocating
the establishment of weekly line ofsteamships
between some point on Chesapeake Bay and
milford Haven on the western coast of England
The letter is attracting much attention, and the
advantages and claims of rival points on the
Bay, as the American terminus of the line, are
already under discussion. Mr.. Mann does not
propose to invoke the assistance Of the Federal
Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

u FARM.-By virtue of power of Attorney this
day executed to me by William c. Lang6rd, I will
proceed the premises, on Saturday tie 2oth day Of
December 1885, to sell to the highest bidder at public
now in the possession Of said Langford, lying Mid
die River, in the county of Augusta, adjoining the
lands of Samuel Stoner and Houf's heirs. The i'm
provements are good DWELLING House., Stable,
Corncrib &c.
TERMS OF SALE Cash, or negotiable note, we'll
endorsed at four months interest added for onethird
of the purchase money the balance in three equal an
nual payments.
AS the land must be sold and the sale will be er-
tmpto,u, persons who wish to buy q snug and pro-
ductive small farm will have the opportunity of doing
so. HUGH W. SHEFFEY
7 ag Attorney in fact for W. c. Langford.
/ Nov. 90, l85s.-tds. s5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

New GRANADA.-The gvings out from Wash
ington indicate that our Government has enter
ed upon an important negotiation with New
Granada. Our relations with that Republic are
precarious and unsatisfactory. The treaty Of
1S46,negotiated under the dictation of the Presi-
dent elect, imposes upon New Granada obilga.
tons which she is not able to fulfill, and upon
us responsibilities of most unusual character.
Our Government guaranteed the possession of
the Isthmus to the Republic under all contingent
cies, while upon its part the safety and despatch
of the American mails were stipulated. This
latter engagement involves great deal of ex-
pense and embarrassment. 1trenders necessary
the maintenance of police force for the sole ad-
vantage Of this country, which is entirely beyond
the means of the Strengthened government OF
Granada In view of these facts, and of the en-
ormous dependent interests,our government pro.
poses to obtain an absolute cession of strip Of
territory which shall embrace the whole of the
route of the railroad, together with the port OF
Aspinwall on this side and q terminus on the
Pacific
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26
S. F. CHRISTIAN, Secretary.

THE BRITISH MOVEMENT IN PERSIA. Our read
ers have noticed doubtless, that the British have
declared war against the Shah of Persia. The
pretence is that Herat has been guaranteed to
Dost Mahommel by the Feast India Company,
Though there is no certainty whether that prov
vince forms a part of Cabul or Persia. This
war movement attracts the attention OF the
French press. The Paris Patrie says, in plain
terms, England should no longer be allowed to
persevere in her East India spoliation. lie
Nord, the Russian organ in Belgium, says she
will not be allowed in the future. The same
paper gives full account of the present quarrel
in an official article, translated from the Persian.
1t had still more disgraeeful origin than the
enlistment difficulty" with the United States,
which, had not England quietly submitted to be
snubbed in the face Of all Europe, might have
led to war
1t appear, that q Mr.. Murray, while British
Charge dAffairs at Teheran, not only had carried
on improper relations with Princess of the
bood-royal of Persia, who had previously lost
her character on account of other reasons, al
though married woman, but assumed the right
of bullying the authorities for placing the lady
in question under restraint lie thus became
so insolent and Insulting in the course of a few
months. that finally the Shah demanded his re-
call, and this not having been complied with, he
was desired to withdraw a la Champion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26
More Fine Corn.

Mr.. JAS LESLEY and Mr.. H. Sniteman have
each left at our office during the past week, fine
specimens of corn grown by them this season.
We thank them for their kind remembrance of
our chickens. The corn brought by both these
gentlemen is of superb quality containing large
number Of grains to the ear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

lime LUNGS The Democrats have one ne maeptv N
the Senate, and the Republicans one majority in
the House, but the Lieutenant Governor just g.
lected lisa Republican, and that gives them tie
in the Senate The State viii be re-districted by
the Legislature just elected, and as the Cover
nor elect is Republican, that party will have
the control. M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

Mr.. BucuANAN's ADMINIsTRATIoN.-There is
a great deal of unnecessary speculation among
the opposition journals just now as to the new
Cabinet and the policy Of the incoming Admin
istration To all of these gentlemen we have
only to say keep cool and be patient few
months longer and you will know all about it.
In the meantime we have republished portion
of Mr.. Buchanan's letter accepting the nomina-
ton, from which they can form some idea OF
the course he intends to pursue. One thing is
certain, Mr. B. aoil be the President himself ;
he will select his own Cabinet, and regardless OF
friend or foe, a0ilJ put his foot on ecery scheme
aohich does not look to the honor, glory, prosper
ity and psrpetuity ofhe Union.
His administration we doubt not, will be en-
inently conservative in all its actions and policy
and in perfect accordance with his great polti-
cal knowledge, ripe craftsmanship, and cautious
disposition. The speculations about the Cabinet
are all fudge. Mr.. B. has never given an init
nation to living soul on the subject. He keeps
his own counsels, and when his selections are
once made, it will be found that his Cabinet is
not only unit but that IL IS also a Union Cab
inet.-Lancaster (Pa) Intelhgencer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

Samuel Swartwout, formerly prominent poll
tician of New York, died in that city on Friday,
at the age of seventy-three. He was appointed,
under President jackson, collector of the port Of
New York, but his term of office was cut short
by an unfortunate defalcation. He then left the
country, but subsequently, returned and has since
Lived in retirement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

A Costly BRDGE-The suspension bridge o.
bout to be erected over the Mississippi at St
Louis, it is said, will be the most costly in the
world. 1t will cost about two millions dollars
will be "a feet above high water, and over a
mile in length. The bottom of the towers will
be SO feet below low water
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Telegraph.

Messrs. R. O. Crowley g. Co. have opened
subscription books in Richmond for a Telegraph
line from that city to Staunton, with interme-
date offices at Charlottesville, Gordonsvie,
Louisa Court House and Waynesborough.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

FAMILY QUARRELs-It is painful to observe
that the Democracy are beginning already to
souabble among themselves. The Richmond
Enquirer recently expressed its qualification that
Buchanan had succeeded without the support of
New York, remarking that 'New York did no
thing for him; and it is not incumbent upon him
to do anything for New York" The National
Democrat, the organ of the New York Hards,
comments upon the ''vein of kindness and good
fellowship" running through the Euquirer's ar
.icle. The result in New York, it says, is due
to the Soft Shell Democrats, heretofore tenderly
fondled by the Enquirer, who marched straight
over into the Republican ranks. The Demo
crat proceeds
So far as the State is concerned, we lost, and
The Richmond Enquirer lis glad of it." In this
and the surrounding region where the National
Democracy has been for the last four years wag-
ing deadly war against Aboltionists and Free
Sellers. and all who affiliated with tlem,our ex-
ertions are crowned with triumphant majority
of 40 600. At tho west where the influence OF
The Enquirer was felt, and which paper in or,
der to secure to them success would have
"crushed us out" long since, we have been over
whelmed with Black Republican" majorities,
and virtually annihilated by petted and well fed
Abolition Free Sellers. This has been effected
by the encouragement they have heretofore re-
ceived from The Enquirer and some its friends
and more lately by the use they have made o.
that print in holding it up to the gaze OF the peo
pie as a scare crow to alarm the soberjudgement
Of the masses.
The consequences are seen and felt, but ''amone
the satisfactory circumstances of Buchanan'S G.
lection" The Enquirer "reckons the fact that he
succeeds without the support Of New York y
Are these the sentiments of the Southern De
mncracY2
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EIect,on Returns.

7 . .
ILLMoIs.-Full returns from ninety three
connties in Illinois, and reports from three 9th
I ers, give the following vote for Governor: Bis
sell, Republican, 109, 345; Richardson, Demo
crat, l04 454; Bissel's majority, 5,891. Buch
anan s'lnaiority in the State is over mine thou
sand.
MIssoUm-We have full and official return:
from eighty -four counties in Missouri of the vote
for President, which foot up 1850 for Buchan
4 an, and 1858 for Fillmore, In the same coun
ties, at the gubernatoral election, Polk, Atchi
son Democrat had Al, Gil, and Ewing, Ameri
can, $780,
LoUIsIANA.-On returns mostly official the
New Orleans Picayune sums up the vote of Lou
isiana as follows Buchanan 1916, Fillmore
Is, 22S-B uchanan's majority 1,518.
| VIRGINIA ELECTION Returns Official returns
have been received by the Secretary of the Com
monweath from all but seven counties in the
State, viz: Alexandria, Calhoun (new) Dodd-
ridge, Logan Northampton Warwick. and Wy
oming. Buchanan's majority in the counties
heard from is 29,091 No reports have bean re-
ceived from Calhoun, (new) Logan, or Wyoming.
The latter two gave Wise 1916 majority.
MIssIssIPP1-Twenty-o counties show a
gain of 2 ,2lS compared with the vote Of 1866,
when the Democratic majority in tire State was
5,0S7 If the rest of the State gives cores
ponding gain the Democratic majority in the
State is II 600 or $4,000. i.a3
TEXAS ELEorIoS.-The Galveston News of the
sth has number of election returns, by which
it appears that in ten counties, including Gal
weston, the Democratic majority is ,213. This
indicates a Rrge Democratic majority in the
State. ,aai
Official returns from all but six counties in
Tennessee give Buchanan, 6S,S47 Fillmore,62,-
2Os; Buchansn's majority, 6,63s. Hewill have
about 7,O0Oin the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

The Hoe MARKET.-A Louisville (Ky) paper
of the 18th says: "The prevailing rates at pres
ent are S.. 50a5 rs net-the outside price is usu-
ally paid by porkhouse owners to secure the kill
ing. The market is steady at these figures, as
hut few have vet come in.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

THE TREATY-The treaty with Great Britain
concluded by Mr. Dallas, and to which recent
references has been made, it is now stated ar
rived at Washington several weeks ago. 1t set
ties all questions heretofore existing relative to
Central America, and all other subjects Of dis
pute between the British and American Govern
ments, excepting the claims by the Hudson's
Bay and Puget's Sound Agricultural companies,
relative to alleged rights under the treaty OF 49,
49, Under the treaty negotiated by Mr. Dallas,
the Mosquito coast from the line Of Honduras to
the Southern arm OF the San Juan river, and in
Guiding the port and town of San Juan is recog-
nized to belong to Nicaragua. The British pro-
tectorate over the Indians is dropped, but with
the understanding that the good offices OF both
Governments shall be used to secure for them
an equivalent protectorate from the Government
Of Nicaragua. The Indians are to be provided
for, with the consent of Nicaragua, by small
annuity proceeding from the duties collected at
San Juan. There are very few Of these wretch
ed beings, who are rapidly disappearing under
the effects of disease and general degradation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

No EXTRA SEssioN-The Richmond Enquirer
says til at the rumor of an extra session of the
Legislature is without foundation. The Cover
nor has no idea of converting the Legislature on
his own motion.and Of those members who sign
ed the call for the extra session, nrmber have
withdrawn their names. There will be no meet
ing Of the Legislature this winter, unless some
necessity of State, which nobody now anticipates,
should make the call of an extra session an i'm
peratiye public duty
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

A CANDID CoNFEssIoN-The Washington Star
makes clean breast Of it, when it gives the fol-
lowing expose Of the democratic" system OF
tactics:
We did oppose the nomination of James Blu.
chanan earnestly and increasingly until it was
made over orr opposition, and that of thousand
of others, who,like ourselves subsequently voted
cheerfnlly for him. That's way Democrats
have, which is the secret of their almost inva-
riable success as a party. We all feel at perfect
liberty to struggle as manfully as we can each to
secure the nomination of our choice. A nomi-
nation having been made, however,we all wheel
into line and work together in the common cause
of our principles, like band of brothers.
Thus we opposed Mr.. Buchanans nomination
as zealously as we supported him when nomina.
ted. Had the Cincinnati Convention put up Aud
Hornie himself, with hoofs and horns, on the
platform adopted, we should have supported him
with quite as much zeal and eagnestness as we
manifested for Mr. Buchanan for we do not
know men, but principles only, in our politics
Ninety-nine in every hundred real Democrats
would have done likewise under similar circum-
stances. Hence the moral strength of the Dem
ocratic party's discipline.