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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
POSITION OF the candidate.

The House of Representatives having passed
resolution that candidates for the Speakershp
should answer questions propounded tothsm Mes
srs. Richardson, Banks and Fuller proceeded, on
the l2th. to define their positions on the subject
Of slavery.
Mr. Richardson said he had voted for the Ne
braska bill because he thought it just TO all, and
had never defended the act on any other ground.
He had repeatedly voted for the ext cnson of the
Missouri Compromise line to the Pacific ocean,
and believed that Congress had the constitutional
power to exclude slavery from the Territories
He had never voted for the IVlmot provlso how :
ever, because he believed it to be unjust to the
people of portion Of the Union. The citizen
of Virginia, he said, is as much entitled, in the
common territory, to the protection of his proper
ty under the constitution as the citizen of Illinois
but both are dependent upon the legislation Of the
territorial government for laws to protect their
property, of whatever kind it may be-in other
words, he appears to assert the doctrine of"squat-
ter sovereignty"
Mr.. Banks said he was elected as the regular
Democratic and American candidate in his dis
trict. He went the whole figure of Freesoil-
ism-was in favor of the prohibition of slavery
in the Territories, and believed "that all men are
created equal"
Mr.. Fuller did not advocate the constitutional
ity Of the Wimot proyiso. He held thst Con-
gress had no power to prohibit or establich sla
very. The people Of all the States had right
to enter upon and occupy the Territories, and
were protected by The flag Of the country. And,
In his Judgment. the Territorial Legislature had
no right to legislate upon the subject, except SO
far as 10 protect the citizens of the Territory in
the enjoyment of their property.
During Mr. Richardson's remarks, he read
from his speech Of April 8, 1850, this expression !:
elf the bill for territorial governments, silent up
on the subject of slavery, shall be defeated, then
am for bills with the Wilmot proviso, in order
to give governments to the people in the terrific
ties" &c., and said in relation to it: 81 take this
occasion 10 say that the sentiment last quoted, ut
tered in moment OF excitement, |, upon relec-
ton, repudiate as unjust and improper" South
ern members, il is said, commented severely in
private conversation upon this sentiment, and 9TH
ers of like tenor in the speech quoted from; and
the fact was brought ont that the speech was not
printed in the Congressional Globe, among other
speeches suffered in moments of excitement" but
in the appendix to the Globe among the speeches
retained for weeks or months by their authors for
revision aud correction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

The CANDIDATES FOR THE SPEAKERsHlP.-
The Washington correspondent of the Richmond
Dispatch gives the following sketch of the three
prominent candidates for the Speakership Of the
House of Representatives,
Richardson is earnest and vehement in manner,
and frank in disposition; but also somewhat rough
hewn and harsh Fuller has the presence and
manner of gentleman, an easy and accurate die
lion and gentle and almost iimid bearing. Banks
is a man of scarcely medium size, Of firm yet plain
appearance and earnest bearing. His voice is one
of the best have ever heard clear, deep-loned
and sonorous; his words are always fully chosen
his style is scholastic and elegant without shade
of pedantry historical and classical illusions and
quotations appear to come to him unbidden when
ever needed aud every gesture, word and intona-
lon seems to give assurance of manly sincerity,
His mind is as clear as bell his circumspection
and prudence seem never To fail him, and he has
keen appreciation of wit and irony that never
forsakes him when lis aid is required. have
heard nearly all the orators Of The Capitol during
the past few years, but recognize amung them
no orator superior to him. Were his principles
not obnoxious TO the Representatives of large
portion of the Union, his elevation 10 the Speak
ership would encounter but li;.!e resistance. |
have. indeed, heard sentiments of this tenor from
the lips OF several influential men among the ma
tonal Representatives in the Hell to day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
"Thc value of his warblc
To write deathless satire
And leave his curse On marble +,
The weather.--sno,v storm.

On Sunday morning last snow commenced fall
ing upon the remains of the two previous SHOWS
and continued falling until late in the evening,
reaching the depth Of nine or ten inches. This
is the third storm with which we have been Wis
tied since the first Of January and from the ap-
pearauce of the heavens at the date Of this wri-
Ting Monday mornng) we may look out for still
another before very long. These SHOWS may be
termed hebdomidal, the first fall having occurred
on Saturday the 5th; the second on Saturday the
18th; and the last on Sunday the ooh inst. The
Almanac predicted this last snow, and the conf
dence of some folks 10 the predictions of the AL
lnanac makers has been considerably strengthen
ed by the fuliment Of their prophecy in The pres
ent instance.
The weather since the month of January set in
has been unusually severe, and there is doubtless
great suffering among the poorer class of the com
munity Would it not be well for the charitable
and benevolent to keep them in remembrance, and
exert themselves more actively to relieve the
wants and alleviate the sufferings Of those who
are unable to provide for themselves during this
Indictment weather.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
Congress.

MONDAY, Jan. 4.-Senate.-The Senate
merely met and adjourned Till Thursday.
H0use.-Several Intellectual votes for Speaker
were taken. During the proceedings some time
was consumed In personal explanations. a diff
hculty 10 debate, owing to misunderstanding
between Messrs. Barksdals and emotion Satur.
day last was mutually explained and both parties
avowed themselves satisfied hfF
TUEsDAY.-house.-Me Millson and Omit
man made explanations in reference to their course
in voting for Mr.. Richardson IT.
| Several more Intellectual votes for Speaker we,.
taken. After the first vote, Mr.. Washba,ue. Of
Maine, offered a resolution for the plurality rule.
which was laid on the tabs-yeas los mays l0l.
Nearly all The Richardson men, with the, Fuller
men and few Norhera men, voted ia the aiIir-
native.
| House.-Mr. Thoriogton offer.
ed resoloticn that Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio. Be
declared Speaker. Mr.. Galloway, Of Ohio. oh.
jected. Mr.. Giddngs said the resolution was
offered without consultation with those voting for
Mr.. Banks. Messrs. Sage and Washburne bought
the introduction of the resolution i'll lined and
mischievous. Mr.. Campbell said it was offered
without his knowledge or authority. 1t was then
rejecled-yeas 50, nays $50.
Mr.. Cumback offered resolution declaring Mr.
Mace, of Indiana. Speaker. A discussion then
arose, during which Mr.. Damn censnred the eau
Gus proceedings Of the Banks parry. Mr.. Cum
back Withdrew his resolution and another vote for
Speaker was taken. -
THUpsDiY--Senate.- On motion Of Mr.. Clay
ton. the President was requested TO communicate
all the Instructions to our ministers touching Gem
trail American affairs not heretofore furnished
The Senate adjourned to Monday.
Houe-Mr. Garlic made speech to show
that the failure to organize grows out Of the dis
turbance Of the compromise measure aud the pas
sage of the Nebraska act the latter giving food To
heartless agiiators. Mr.. McMuIen defended the
democracy from Mr.. CarliIe's attacks. A long
debate ensued between Messrs. Stevens, Zollicof-
fer and Washbnm. Another Intellectual vote Or
Speaker was TAKEN and another Intellectual effort
to adopt The plurality rule was made
Fanny House.-Mr Mace offered COM
promise restitution declaring Mr.. Banks, Speaker;
Mr.. Cullum, Clerk and the Dem 'cfalc candi-
dates elected for The other officers. Lost-yeas
90. nays | IL. nsf
debate to,k place between Messrs. Giddings
and Cobb, of Georgia, on the plurality rule.
Mr. Letcher eniea vure1 to convict Mr.. Banks
Of fayoring the anal gamaion of the white and
black races. Mr. Banks said the idea was re-
pugnant to him.
SATURDAY, omc.-A resolution was adopt
ed prohibiting debate and personal explanations
during the call of tho roll. The Il9th vote for
a Speaker was taken as klbws: Banks ga Rich
ardson 49,, Fuller 81 Pennington 3, Campbell 3,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
The Cars.

The cars due here on Sunday evening did not
reach Stanton until o'clock A. NJ, Monday,
haying been on the road between Stanton and
WaynesbOro from To- O'Clock Saturday night
We understand that nearly all the fences te-
tween the two places were purchased, and cen
sumed by the engine, in order to"keep up the
steam" Tie Central Company have certainly
manifested great energy in the midst OF their diff
fculties, and deserve the highes. commentator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
Blackvood's Masa1i nc.

Contents Of the December number: |. Za
dee: Romance.-Part the Last, 2. Smony and
Lays Patronage, Historically ard Morally Con-
sidered. 3. Illustrations of Herodotus, d. Modern
Light Literature-Art, 5. Courship under Diff
hculties-A Humorous History. 6. Our Rural
Population and the War, 7. Death of the Rev.
John Eagles, 8. Index.
Republished in New York by Messrs. l.. Scott
& Co., at So year. Next week we will insert
the publishers Prospectus Of Bla,kwood and the
British Reviews.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

DEMOCRATIC CAucus.-The Democratic MEM
bers of the General Assembly held meeting on
Thursday night last in the hall OF the House OF
Delegates. The meeting had for its object, we
believe, the nominalionof candidates for the offices
of Treasurer and Second Auditor OF the Common
wealth, soon to be made vacant by resignation
1t was after midnight when an adjournment took
place, by which time the nominations mad been
completed with no little difficulty. Mr. john 3,
Calvert, of Shenandoah, member OF the House
of Delegates. was nominated for The office OF
Treasurer and Mr.. VIM. a. Moncure, Senator
from Caroline, for Second Auditor. The day OF
election has not vet been fixed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
A Venerable Citizen Gnne

James Bell, Esq, of this county. died on
Wednesday night last, in the SD year of his age.
For many years the deceased was senior Justice
Of the Peace i'll the county, and took an active
part 10 all public affairs. We presume some
friend competent to The task will furnish suita-
BILE tribute to his memory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

ALABAMA DEMOCRATIC CoNvENTIoN.-Thr
Democratic Stale Convention of Alabama. which
met recently to appoint delegates to the National
Convention, nominated President Pierce for re-
election and passed resolutions instruriing iheiI
delegates 10 Withdraw from the Convention if a
platform guaranteeing the rights Of the South was
not adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

IN Saturday night the 18th, about 8 o'clnck,
,hs ,,rge and splend d depot of the Danville Rail
road Company in Richmond city, was crushed Ia
by tho weight CT snow upon me Ioo' sua 10 NOW
heap Of ruins. An adjolniag t01accp factory WAS
aIso very much injured, The total loss is not
les than GQ,0O0.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

ABASrER AGAINST THE WoRLD.-Mf. John
Lawrence Brazier, in The Louisville Times, Of
fsrs to bet from 5000 u $4,000 that he can
Jump FIVE feet further on a dead level than any
man in Kentucky three feet further than any
man in the world-or that he can stand ilat-footed
npon the earth aud leap brick wall fifteen feet
brh aud l0pr thick.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

A letter of January lc'b, from Chicago, states
that on the night of The 9.h inst themercary snok
in that city to SO deg. below zero. On tue 10th
il was Is deg. below.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

JUDGE BAYLY.-The Petersburg Inteligfncer
learns that She health of Hon. Thomas IL. Bayly
has much improved since he arrived at HAVANA,
and he expects ere long to be able to resume his
duties in Congress,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
mia Eea.,,ered Tribe

This weather is death upon the feathered tribe,
cold hares" &c. The little birds have IN some
instances sought shelter in the houses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
NOTICE..

TOR reasons which my friends will appreciate and
Robert j. Glepiy " no VIII coniinue the business at
the old stand. Having undertaken the management Of
the new concern, shall be pleased 10 see my cid
ftienls and customers, and will endeavor to give them
satisfaction. G T. co CHRAN.
Jan 90, 1885,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

PEACE RUMoRs.-The great burthen of the
news from Europe is still Of peace. There is an
abundance OF pacific predictions, but they are Of
81 confused and contradictory nature that the
more they are considered canyassed and criticised,
the greater grows the puzzle OF deciding what ~
believe or what u reject. That through the IN
teryenion of Austria terms Of peace have been
agreed upun by Eng land and France and des-
patched by Count Esierhazy for the consideration
of Russia seems 10 be the well ascerained fact,
and 1t is So isolated and surrounded by such sen
of wonders and surmises, that but lille aid is al
fur1ed in coming To a conclusion. Ot the nature
of the propositions TO be submitted to Russia, no
official announcement has been made, but their
tenor is quite definitely stated from different sour
CTS, all agreeing in the principal points upon
which the last offer Of peace 10 Russia has been
made. The London Post. which as tho aneredi
tcd organ OF Lord PaImerstOn enjoys seini,offl-
ca character, states the offered conditions to be
First: the entire exclusion of The navy Of Russia
from the Euxine, the dlsmanling of her lortresses
On its c,asis and the admission Of COnsuls in each
port to examine as to the commercial character OF
her shipping. Second: The positive and absolute
remuneration of all right Of interference with the
Sulian's dominion over his subjects, ana OF pro
tectorate over the Danuban PrncipaIities. In
territory. comprising the embuuchers Of the Dan
ube, besides pedgiug herself not TO rebuild the
Qualifications destroyed on the Baltic, Bomarsund
ect The terms must be exceedingly disiasteful
to Russia, though far less stringent than those
proposed at The Vienna Conference, and in act
securing none of the national guarantees which
the allies promised themselves as the result of the
war. Their rejection is already foreshadowed in
the new plan Of pacifcation proposed at Paris
through Congress of Nations-an offspring. It is
said, Of Louis Napoleons fertile brain, and clever
expedient to disgust England to keep h0r in the
secondary position 10 which the events OF The war
have consigned her, and to unite The rest OF tu'
rope in looking to France as the power that Is 10
control the question OF peace or war.
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CoNvENTIoN.: ms
body is to meet in Richmond on the 3Oth instant
the object icing "to establish the commerc.s' IN
dependence and social prosperity" OF the oou'h'
By request Gov Wise has appointed hty.'wo
delegates from different parts OF the otae' ah"ns
Them Elk President Tyler. Ex-oenaIcf w. u.
Rives. Hon. George w. Summers, and Thomas
$ Flonrnoy. The Governor has promised to at
tend the Convention and lead his efforts to pro-
mote the object.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
Novel Petitions.

In the House of Delegates, las. week, Mr..
Early presented the petition of Mr.. James Avis
BARLEY, asking an appropriation from the Litera-
ny Fund, of the very moderate sum of $40 900, as
compensation to him for the composition Of very
moderate poem, entitled "Lays of Ancient Viz
ginia," in which mention is made Of Pocahontas,
her influence over her father, SC. Mr.. BARLEY
considers it the imperative duty of a nation to pay
for such works, and seems rather to demand the
money as his right. We had supposed before
that the author of the Lays" cultivated the
MUSES. under the foolish but harmless impression
that he was '.bom to fame" but it seems that he
belongs to that race of scribblers who rhyme both
"from folly" and ''for food" He writes not
merely for fame, but Tor funds, and in the midst
of his literary pursuits has keen eye to business
.4ris is a bird and no mistake
We fear that in the present financial condition
of the State, the Legislature will be compelled,
however reluctantly, to lay Mr.. Bartey's petition
under the table. We would suggest, however.
that if no other appropriations are made during
the session, small sum be VOTED for the internal
improvement of Mr.. Bartley's head. Ii not. let
The members look out for Immortality. Mr.. B..
has promised if they da not pay
''The value of his warbc
To write deathless satire
And leave his on MARBLE"
Another individual petitions the Legislature for
heavy appropriation towards the development Of
copper and other mineral depostes upon his pri-
vate plantation. Both petitions were referred,
we presume, to the Committee on Lunatc Asy-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

A CAUCUS Of the Democratic members of tho
Mississippi Legislature have nominated Hon
Jefferson Davis tor The U. $. Senate, for six years
from the 4lI of March, lS57--the expiration Of
MIR. Adams term.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

Goals TO New CAsrLE.-A vessel from Bos-
ton laden with ice lies frozen up in the river, five
miles below Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

lNUYD,TIoSs IN SPAiS.--Gaunt famine strides
stills through the Provinces for the iend cannot
pass with dry feet. The waters are out every
where, save where they have been arrested by
the sharp hand of the winter; the heavy rains The
torrents which rush dawn from the mountans,
have converted the valleys. which would have
been filed ith waving corn into desolate swamps
or huge lakes. The crops are utterly destroyed
in many parts of Spain; the vines have suffered
much from The inundatiun, or rather from the
torrents. which, in rushing down the dccliyities,
have laid bare their roots. The people are in an
appalling state of misery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
ToYaccc AVN sEeAR DusIwEss,

HAVING purchased the establishment long and
IL fayoraby known ueder the styles Of e. T. Coch-
s; 20. and Z. T. Cochran, ] propose to continue
the business Of TOBACCOHiS1'a at the same place -
have secured the services of Mr. q. r. Cochran as a.
gent and manager OF the business, and trust shall
merit and continuance Of The patronage so lib,
e..liv extended to tho old establishment.
Jan. %, 1890 ROBERT j. GLENDY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

PENNSYLVANIA SESAroR.-Ex Governor Big
Ter. on The / 4rh, was chosen by the Legislature
Of Pennsylvania to ill The vacancy in the United
States Senate caused By the expiration Of the
term of Mr.. James Cooper. which ended on the
4th Of March last. II had been stated that Big
ler's may be put down as Pierce triumph,
but the "Pennsy lvanian" (Bigler's organ.) an
nonnces this TO be untrue, and adds: "Senator
Bigler has been. and is now, the devoted and &C.
tive friend of Mr.. Buchanan, and will sustain him
for the Presidency, with all The energy aud INTEL
lect of ~ hich he is master"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

The Grand Jury, al New Haven. Con-, on the
Eth indicted Samuel Sly as principal, and Rhoda
Wakeman (the propleiess) and Thankful >.
Jersey, as accessories to thu murder of Justice
Matthews. Their trial will soon take place
Abigail Sables and Josiah jackson were discharg-
ed from prison. The prophecies wept like an in
FAINT on being told that she must rema.n. Mrs.
Hersey said, pointing To the prophecies They
little know what they are about in shutting up
that persun here ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

NATIONAL PGcULnRIrIGs. When the Amer,
lean Army moved through Mexico one Of lis first
institutions was the establishment of i newspaper
office, which followed the camp and gave The
intelligence of the day. Recent advices from tho
Crimea announce that tho foundation had been
laid for an army jokery club, with permanent
fund for races wherever the troops may be en-
canned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

DECREASE IN PoPULATIoN.-P Portsmouth, Va.
on the brelking out Of the recent pestilence con-
tanned population of 1000. of which 200 at
least have died and about 800 are among the
missing j. g.. have not returned. The popula-
ton of Norfolk at The same period was lS 900, Of
which 2,700 have died. and there are still nearly
5000 not returned. a desolation. all things con-
sdered far exceeding in its result the great plague
of London
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
Wanted.

Wanted.
ZOO LOCUST POSTS. Apply to
b. & J. 8. CRAWFORD.
Siauntcu, Jan, %, 1856 If.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

DIFFICULTY WITH EYGLAND.-It was conf
IDENTIFY asserted last week by Washington letter
writers, that Mr.. Buchanan was TO be recalled and
diplomatic intercourse with England suspended,
in consequence of the refusal Of Great Britain To
make satisfactory explanations in reference to the
enlistment of soldiers 10 this country. The Ma
tonal IntelIigencer published these reports, and
with some anxiety the editors remarked that they
could not disregard settlements 50 moinentons. so
positive, and from sDHTces so respectable" The
Union Of Saturday, however, made the following
announcement
I'VE think we can safely assure the editors Of
The IutcHgenccr that no such question az the sus-
pensian of diplomatic intercourse with Great
Britain has been before the cabinet. Onr rela-
inns with that government ara certainly delicate,
and perhaps, critical, INT the proposed withdraw
a, Of our minister is not amongst the evidences
going to indicate the drlicacy of those relations
II we might indulge in conjecture on 50 grave
matter, we should venture the opinion. that The
action G! nur government in asking the recall Of
SIR Champion, and The c0psIlis implicated in the
recrui,n.e. e soldiers fjr The CriInea, FURNISHES
the only foundation for the statement quoted above
WHIST We desirg by this correction 10 avoid any
unfuunded apprehensons Of an impending difficult
ty with Grea; Britain. we cannot deny that there
are serious questions Of d ference between tho two
p'NSiHtHVHlS. WHICH ~ N' iHbnSisiuli( CoH-
sidered by those members of Congress who are
obstrucling the organization of the House."
Foop GETTING CHxApza.-Those who study
eaIy the prices current furnished bs their grocer's
bill may not be aware OF the fact that our staple
article Of food have heen daily growing cheaper.
Take ,nr as an example; Nov. 2S---six weeks
ago--ordinary State -four suld at wholrsaIs for
50 25a 81 55is per barrel. 10 day the same
brand sold for 81 s7l 81 93a- fall Of 81 81
per barrel, neIriy ID per cent. and this in the
heart of wiz ter with the great channe!s of trans.
portalion closed. A year ayo to-day this branI of
fur sold at S. Is S. S7i or nearly dollar per
barrel higher thu, n,w Six weeks ago mess
pork sold at s2l Is s22 80 per barrel; to day
for SIS IN Y. Times, Thursday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-19

EFTo the Voters 0fthe City IT Richmond.
Unsolicited by forty friends announce myself
Q candidate for Sheriff OF the city.
have not had four years experience In the county
or nine in the city, but consider myself competsnt -
discharge the duties Of the Office, and solicit your
votes for the sama- Respectfully
an Sta WIN. N. TiNSLEf.