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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

IMPORT or THE COMMITTEE ON FRANCE
The Committee Of thu House OF Delegates on
Finance In their recent report relative to the rev.
voae, liabilities, expenses Sc, of the Comm0n-
wealth state that the total debt and liabilities Of
the State as principal and guarant or amount to
S35,96S, $3.50 SO. They take the Board Of Pubic
Works severely to task for their illegal manage
msnt oil the affairs Of their department. In direct
violation OF law, the Board has allowed drafts
eosflng interest, for work on internal IMPROVE
msnt; and notwithstanding their bitter experience
with Selden, Withers s Co., they have made a
precisely SIMILAR arrangement with Mr. Soutter,
Of New York. These transactions have convinced
the Committee that Board of Public Works is a
very bad financial agent there must be strong
causes, they say, in the constitution of the Board
"to produce the mismanagement. and the frequent
violations OF law and assumptions of power its
history exhibits" The Committee therefore re
commend that the board of Public Works be de.
prived Of the power 10 borrow money or contract
loans, such power to be vested in board formed
Of tho Governor, First Auditor, Treasurer, Sec o.
taryssof the Commonwealth and Attorney General.
The Committee further recommend sale OF
Bank Stock held by the State, and in this con-
aeetion make the following appropriate remarks:
"a constant fear and danger that the dominant
political party may increase the State directory,
and convert the banks into political machines,
keeps down the value of the stock. There is just
ground for such fears. while the State remains in
partnership with the banks. For there are many
IN every party who more for spells than meas
srss, aud ST more who ccnide for success rath
or to patronage aud corruption than to the innate
pswer oftruth. Should such opinions prevail, ard
subject the banks and internal improvement COM
panies to political control, and convert them into
political machines, we may expect commercial
and financial disasters, aud what is far worse,
deep political corruption and profligacy. Let Is
then, in time sever this unnatural aud dangerous
anion Of banks and State, leave business and cur
rsncy to the control of the laws of business and
currency, and we shall have achieved an immense
good for our State"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
BIackwood's Magazine.

Contents of the January number: |. The Gold
Screw aud its Consequences, 2. The New Peace
Party-A Dialogue. 8. A Military Adventure in
the Pyrenees.-Part l.. d. Lancashire Strikes, 5.
The Inns of Court and the Bar Of England, 6.
Wet Days at Bryn Cefn, 7. Drinking and Smo-
king, 8. On the State of the British Army.
Republished in New York by l.. Scott & Co.,
at SO year, or Blackwood and the four great
British Reviews for $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
The .nronthly stethoseope.

We have received the last number Of a perlodl-
cal entitled, "The Monthly Stethoscope and Med,
Reporter" published in Richmond by Drs. 6. A,
Wilson and R. A. Lewis. The senior editor and
proprietor is known to us by reputation as one OF
the mos. accomplished members of the medical
profession in Virginia. The number of the work
before us is handsome pamphlet Of 70 pages
printed at the Richmond Wing Job Office
Price Is year in advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
The Bank bill was further considered.

WINCHESTER, THE MIssING ERoNAur.-Mr
Wise, the arunaut, has written letter to the
postmaster of Norwalk, H., making enquiries in
regard to the material of which Winchester's bal
lou was made, the amount of gas he had, SIC. In
the letter he relates circumstance which gives
ground for the hope that the missing @ronaut may
still be safe;
SIN 1852, NJ Arban assembled with his balloon
from Barcelona, in Spain. and as he went over the
sea it was supposed that he was lost; but a few
weeks ago, friend Of mine in Europe, who is en-
gagged in the investigation Of @ronautcs, sent me
the following slip cut from a newspaper: Two
years ago, the French Eronaut, NJ. Arban, made
an ascent from Barcelona, and was not again heard
from till the other day. when he made his appear
ance once more. His balloon had gone to Africa
he had been seized and made slave, and but re.
Gently effected his escape Now if nothing has
been found OF Mr.. Wnchester's balloon, this
throws out faint glimmer of hope that he may
be vet alive"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

THE GREATEST Snow STORM that ever occur
red at 0swego. New York, upon Lake Ontario,
region famous for such storms, occurred on Friday
the LIST inst. The railroads stopped running, the
window shutters of the stores were not taxed
down,the newspapers were not published tor three
days. The streets in many parts Of the city were
impossible, the snow ranging from four to ten and
twenty feet in depth, and in some places the drifts
are thirty feet deep. Many of the residences were
banked up with snow 10 the second story. Snow
now lies to depth on level of from six to elgf
feet in the woods.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
Important Notice.

The securities of the High Sheriff of this coun-
ty publish an important notice,to which we direct
the attention of our readers. Persons having
claims against the Sheriff will lose nothing BY
granting little time, and the request Of the
securities that creditors shall abstain from legal
action, to save unnecessary cost, is
we hope will be complied with. The securities
are fully responsible, and will settle up the business
as speedily as possible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
GREAT BARGAINS In LAND.

4 wish to sell several Thousand Acres OF LAND. .
l. all fit for cultivation, situated in The county Of
Fayetc. about half way between the White Sui
pbur Springs in Greenbrer, and Charleston, Ka-
rawha The Turnpike from Staunton 10 the
Ohio river passes four miles through the eeutre Of
this land. II
The location Of the CovIsGros AND ONO
RAILROAD, now constructing from Richmond to
The Ohio River, passes from three to five miles
from the body Of this Land. have had it laid
off in Lots fronting the Turnpike, 100 to 800 A.
cres. My agent, Henry Sinmermar, living on
the Turnpike. on part purchased out Of oas Of
the tracts offered, will show the land apd is au-
thorized to enter into contracts with purchasers.
1t will be sold reasonably, wholesale or r'iall,
for one third cash, the residue at one and Two
years credit. Persons wishing to address mo oaa
direct 10 Lew isbnrg. Greenbrer county, va.
HENRY o. MIDDLETON.
Eoh 1919
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
Tho WenfheH

Continues intensely cold A friend informs US
that on Saturday and Sunday last a heavy snow
fell upon the North Mountain. The severity of
the weather since the 26ih of December last is
withou, precedent in this latitude. The wife of
one of our Augusta farmers states that within the
last forty years she has never known anything to
freeze in the cellar of her house until this winter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

The Secretary of the Empress Of France IS
constantly occupied in answering the various
letters from all parts of France expressing solicit
tude for the happy delivery of her Majesty, and
acknowledging the various relics and blessed
objects sent to her with view Of securing the
hoped for result in all its fullness. Among the
things sent to her Majesty was pigeon taken in
Its cage by voltigeur, after the assault of the
Malakoff and on that very spot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

Announcements.
WE are authorized to announce Joms n CRAwro.D
w candidate for the Office Of CONSTABLE, IN tho
First District Of Augusta county, to succeed MIR. NJ.
W. Crawford the present incumbent, who declines are
election
Feb 10, 1856.
WE are authorized to announce VILLA F.. Woop.
w WARD candidate for the Office Of CoNSTA-
BI F., in The first District.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

There are lying in prison in San Francisco a,
the present time, fourteen persons awaiting 'rlal
under charge of murder. Two OF THESE were
originally arrested for an attempt to XIII out since
then the persons wounded have died. SO '"ey are
now under arrest for murder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

we understand that the action brought against
Martin Weigand. of this place, for Breach oil
Promise Of Marriage, has been stopped, Inc
parties having compromised the matter very
Sensible, on both sidess,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

Losses IN THE CRMEk.-Lofd Ragland is the
only peer who lost his life in the Crmea. The
following Peers have lost sons--the Duke OF S9th'
erland, the Earl of Wemyss, the Earl OF Wade,
grave, the Earl of Kinuoul, Lord BrayOrook, ~
The Earl of Cork. the Earl of Glare, Earl ST. Ger
matus. The following Peers have lost brothers
Lord Panmure Earl Of Listowoll, Lord Cremorne
Peers who have served in the Crl.nea-the Ear
of Eucau, the Earl of Cardigan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

CENTRAL AMERICAS AFFAIns.-0a the 3Ist
ult his sable Majesty. the King Of the Mnsqui.os,
arrived at San Juan from BIewfelds. All Was
quiet in Nicaragua. Walkers force is now said
to number one thousand men. Official communi-
cation with Minister Wheeler has been suspended
and Parker II. French recalled. s-ts T'irEy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

DrssoLvINo THE UMoS.-A petition was pre-
sen,ed in the Ohio House of Representatives, on
Friday last, in bel alf of the Western Anu: Il
slavery Society" praying for the withdrawal OF
1 ,ba State of Ohio from the Union. The petition
.n. 49,, rersrred to the Committee on Federal Reia-
"'' which Immediately reported it back TO me
tons, W." amending that the prayer Of the PeAI
House, rec0'..
tioners be not granted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

The New York Times now contractors inc re,
port it previously set afoat that the fresloen' naa
turned his back upon Senator Hale. when presented
to him at a public reception. This supposed con-
duct upon the part of the President was recently
el.borately defended by the Washington Union
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

A Washington letter says that the dispatches
from the British Cabinet to Mr.. Champion, are
pacific and cordial towards the United States, and
are of such character as ought to dissipate the
slightest shade Of doubt that any difficulty en-
dangering the peace of the two nations, can grow
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
DIR. Harris, speech.

We find in the Richmond Wing synopsis Of
the remarks of the Senator from this county, jan
uary Slst, on the bill authorizing loan to the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. In compliance
with request, we shall publish 1t next week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

Some weeks ago MIR. Rust, member of Con-
press from Arkansas, made an assault in Wash
ingtoo city upon Horace Greedy. in consequence oil
denunciatuns of the former by The latter in letter
to the NJ Y. Tribune. On the lth inst, +. G
Treadwell, Of n. Y, caused the arrest of Rust
and he was held 10 bail in the sum of $500, fol
his appearance at the Criminal Court. Greedy
writes to his paper that the proceeding was not
authorized by hun.
News from Panama to the 3rd inst, states thai
the,United States ship John Adams had recently
inflicted chastisement upon the people Of the Fee
jee Islands, for various outrages perpetrated by
them upon American sailors. The crew of the
John Adams had FIVE sharp engagements with
the cannbals, and were victorious, of Course
Five large towns were burnt. A treaty was then
concluded with the King of Feejee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

MExIco.--The latest advices represent the
Republic of Mexico to be in deplorabs condition.
Party spirit RACES with unexampled viruence.-
Several military chiefs have been arrested and
thrown into confinement. Robberies and sssassina-
tons are so frequent that two passengers wao
went to Vera Cruz in recent steamer, with the
intention of proceeding to the city of Mexico
returned in the same steamer having been advised
at Vera Cruz by their Consul that their lives
would be in danger if they veuturet to proceed
Az instance is mentioned in which the stage was
stopped between Vera Cruzand Mexico, the driver
shot on his seat. and all the passengers except one
dangerously wounded. One Of the passengers
being armed with double barrelled rifle, shot
one Of the highwaymen dead and seriously wound
cd another. And this passenger, alone, of all who
were in the stage, escaped unhurt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

FeoM EURopE-The steamer Canada arrived
at Halifax on Sunday. She brings no lidngs OF
the Pacific, which sailed on tho 22nd January
and consequently the anxiety for her safety Is In
creased.
The speech Of Queen Victoria in the meeting OF
Parliament is quite meagre document. 1t does
not mention American affairs.
The London Morning Advertiser says: Mr..
Buchanan and Lord Palmerston had an interview
at The Foreign office on Tuesday, when very an
cry words passed touching the Central American
Dispatches received at Vienna from Russia
confirm the telegraphic announcement OF the un-
conditional acceptance of the peace propositions by
the Gar. A memorandum embodying the proPo-
siiions had been sigaed at Vienna and sent to
London and Paris. -
II is reported that the Peace Congress Will
meet at Paris on the l7lh of February and that
the affair will be concluded by The 25th.
II is reported that Prussia refuses to agree te
the conditions exacted by the allies preliminary
to her admission into the Peace Conference; and
that, consequently, she will be excluded. A sus-
nension of hos,iliiies was to be arranged. Bread
stuffs have materially declined.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
Anntbsr steamer Lost.

The steamer Pacific, which sailed from Liver.
pool some weeks ago, has not yet been heard
from, and there is little doubt that she mas oeen
lost at sea. Several vessels nave gone from
New York to look for her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

MIR. Macanlay has retired from rar',an en- a.
member for Edinburgh, on account oil MS neai'h'-
Mr. Adam Black is almost sure 10 succeru hl'h'-
The fifth volume of Macanlays history
England is in the printers hands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
MARRIED..

On Thursday the l4th inst, by the Rev. DR.. McFar
daughter Of Mr.. r. Tate Wallace, al of this county.
On the 18th inst. by the Rev. w. s. Bowman. Mr..
JAMES F. SrRrcKLEa, of Madison co., to Miss SARAH
JANE daughter of Mr.. ]. J. Cullen, of this county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

Recent advices from Oregon Territory state
thatthe Indians bad been defeated by ,hs United
States troops at WalIa. Wala, after conflict Of
three days; sixty indiana were killed., and the
same number wounded Governor Stevens, Of
Washington territory, had arrived at Camp Oregon
with volunteers, and avowed his determination TO-
continue the war until every hostile Indian is
suhdued .r-.l. p, = = .--r. n. = .--.-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

Mr.. Dallas expects to leave for England in The
steamer of the 9Th Of March. His son, Philip N.
Dallas, has been appointed Secretary of Legation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

SUPPOSED HoA4.-fn the Virginia House Of
Delegates, on Thursday, the Speaker laid before
the House letter purporIng to come from a
committee of citizens of Cincinnati, inviting the
members Of the General Assembly 10 attend eel.
ebraton OF the approaching anniversary of the
birthday OF the Farther of his Contry in that city.
Some Of the members suggesting that the letter
was a"hoax," twas laid on the table. The sus.
picon arises from the fact that The invitation was
not sent with that addressed to the Senate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

The great Barnum has failed for large a
mount-sevefa hundred thousand dollars. tie
had, however, previously settled considerable
I'm upon his wife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

SMALL Pox is said to De prevailing extensively
in Richmond, Va, Tiers being about fifty cases In
the hospital and from two to three hundred in pri-
vate families. - -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
Comm,,.,oner OF tho revenue.

On Thursday last, E. w. Stevenson was e.
lected Commissioner of the Revenue Tor The town
of Stanton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

kansas ArrA,as.-Reoent information from
Kansas represents the danger Of civil war in that
Territory as imminent. We publish elsewhere
an account of the "war preparations" The Pres
ldeut has issued proclamation on the subject, set
ting forth that indications exist that the public tram
guilty and supremacy of The law in Kansas is en-
danpered by the reprehensible acts or purposes Of
persons both within and without the territory. who
propose 10 direct and control its political organza-
ton by force that combinations have been formed
therrin to resist the execution Of the territorial
laws, and thus, in effect subvert, by violence all
nresent constitutional and legal authority; that
persons residing without the territory, out near Its
borders contemplate armed Intervention in the at
fairs thereof; that other persons, inhabitants oil
remote States are collecting money, engaging men
and finding arms for the same purpose; that CON-
5inations within the territory are endeayorIng, by
the agency of emmissares, and other means, to ia
dnce individual States of the Union to intervene
in the affairs thereof in violation Of the constIta-
ton of the United States.
All such plans for the determination OF the fu
tnre institutions of the territory if carried into ex
e,,;on from within the same will constitute the fact
of insurrection; and if from without, that Of inva
sion or aggression; and will, in either case justly
require the torcble inerposition Of the whole pow,
er of the general government, as well to maintain
the laws Of the territory as those of the Union.
A despatch from st. Louis on Saturday says
The Leavenworth Herald of the 9th says: A
pro slavery meeting was held there on the %
inst, at which it was determined to offset The
Influence IF the free state agents sent abroad, by
despatching George w. Mclean to the Southern
States to give the people there the pro-slavery
aspect of the case, and to urge Southerners tt
emiprate to the Territory, and aid in rescuing the
control of affairs from the hands of the Abolition
lists of Lawrence Robinson, Lane, Brown, &c.
who are doing everything possible to bring On .
civil war. They apprehend that many Free State
men will refuse to follow them into rebellion
against the federal authority and the law Of tn,
Territory.
The Herald Of Freedom says that Messrs
Robinson and Lane have adopted precautionary,
measure and organized a regiment; that the fort
ars guarded day and night, and that munitions O
war were being collected 10 readiness for iastan
service, an attaek being expected.
The Topeka Herald appeals to the friends O
the North and East to hold themselves in readi
ness to march at moments notice. 1t saws tina
the struggle begins to show itself in earnest. am
nvokes the people Of Kansas to die in preference
70 surrendering.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20
Congress.

n
MospAr, Feb. ll.-Scnase. The Secretary
of War was requested to report whether any OIL
what additional Notifications are necessary for the
defence Of New York and Brooklyn.
Honse.-Tbree votes for Printer were taken.-
The last stood :Follett IS, WendelL71, Farnhsa
9, Sargent 6, scattering l6. Necessary to
choice "a.
TuEsDAr.-Senate.-M Douglas, in present
ng the petition of naval officer. complaining O
the action of the board, proposed the passage OF
law granting court martial, where charges are
made to test their truth, thus doing justice BY
separating the worthy from the unworthy. =
MIR. Wilson, of Mass, made a speech on the
Central American question, and said that we
should at once declare the Clayton Bulwer treaty
null and void, because of the action of Great Brit
ain in justifying its abrogation.
House.-Two votes for Printer were taken
without effccting an election.
WEpNEsDAY.-Senate.- motion of Mr.. Ma
son, a resolution was adopted filling the vacancies
in the Regency Of the Smithsonian Institute with
Gorge F.. Badger. of North Carolina. and Prof.
@. C. FELTON,, Of Harvard University, Cambridge,
Mass.
MIR. Sumner presented the joint resolutions Of
The Massachusetts Legislature asking for the re-
peal of the Fugitive Slave law. ~
House.-The House resumed the voting for
Printer. The last vote stood: Follelt sc, Wen
dell 81, Farnham 8. Sargent 8, Delrees Is,
Cowles 8, Webb 7, Prentice l.. Knapp /. MIR.
Wendell having received majority Of the votes,
was declared elected.
The Speaker announced the Standing Commit
tees. Campbell, OF Ohio, is chairman of the Com
mittee of Ways and Means, Giddings Of Claims,
and Qultman of Military Affairs. The Commit
tee on the District of Columbia are, Meacham,
Dodd and Goode. On Territories Grow, Gid
dings, Purviance. Richardson, Houston, Granger.
Zollicoffer, Morrill, and Perry. On Foreign AT
fairs: Pennington. Bayly, Clingman, Aiken, Full.
Ter of Penn, Mattessn, Sherman, Burlingame and
Thurston.
The House then proceeded to elect Chaplain.
Nominations were made, and the House adjourned.
THURSDAY Weller introduced
bill providing for an overland mail from some
point on the Mississippi river to San Francisco.
The Senate then proceeded to discuss the action
of the Naval Board, and adjourned until Monday.
House.-Mr. Florence, of Pennsylvana, pre-.
scented memorial from Ex Governor Resdsr.
contesting the seat of Mr.. Whitfield, delegate from
Kansas. It was read and referred 10 the Commit
tee on Elestions, together with other msmorials,
contesting seats Of Allen of Illinois, Gallsgos Of
New Mexico, and Eustice of Louisiana.
The House adjourned till Monday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

(; NEws FROM THE PLAINs.-A Kansas jourua
extracts the following from the daily journal Of
T.. Brown Esl., who arrived few days since
direct from Fort Laramie:
"Left Fort Laramie on the 2Sth day of Octo-
Der. Commenced showing on the 4th of November,
and continued to snow without cessation until the
I'd Of December. Weather very severe from the
first day, and from which time we began to lose
cattle from the frost. The men, also, suffering
severely. many being badly frozen.
Nov. 8, met war party of Pawnees, some
800 strong, going. as their chief (White Bear)
informed US, to fight the Sioux on White River
Appeared to be peaceable towards US, but very
much exasperated against the Sioux.
Immense herds of buffalo on the Platte, and as
far as the Little Blue. 1t would be impossible
for ne to- convey am idea of the quantities, unless
should say there were hundreds of thousands.
The old mountaneers say that the people who
live in the bottoms had better be hunting the
hills before Spring, as the muskrats have built
their houses from three to FIVE feet higher this
Fall than they have for the last six years, which
is sure indication of immense floods.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

The Legislature Of Maryland has elected An.
thony Kennedy. (American,) Of Baltimore, U.
s. Senator, in the place of Mr.. Pratt, whose term
expires on the 4th OF March, 1887.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-20

At the last accounts from the California Legis-
lature it was thought that the nomination Of FOote
for United States Senator BY the American eau
cue was highly probable. 81