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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

FROM EURopE-The steamship Canada arriv-
ed at Halifax on Friday with Liverpool dates to
the 9TH inst. Parliament was opened By the
Queen in person on the Ord. The royal speech
deals as usual in uninerestiDg common places.
A bank indemnity bill had been introduced
The India Reform bill would not be brought for
ward until after the recess. Additional failures
had been announced in Great Britain. In Ham
burg fearful financial crisis prevailed; the fail
ures were numerous and business entirely SUI
spended. Commercial and financial affairs in
England were essentially unchanged. Money
was active and in demand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

NEW ESTABLISHMENTS undersigned
y takes this method 10 announce that he has open
ed, ExcLUsi vgLY or HIS owE ACCOUNT, on Virginia
Hotel Street, one door from Mr. Cowans Book Store,
a WATCH 4 JEWELRY ESTABLISHMENT, where
he is prepared exhibit for sale every article known
in his line From his long experience as a Silver
smith and dealer in Watches and Jewelry, he feels
himself justified in assuring satisfaction TO all VINO
NAV favor HIM with their patronage DE Will warrant
all Watches that he may either sell or repair run ac-
curatey for welve months to do necessary repairs
within that time without charge. All wanaptees ne
NAV make of Jewely. either us 10 material or work,
manshp he aciH hold himself responsJt 10 make good
at all times AS this is his first commencement I'D BUS
mess in Siaunton never having had any connection
with any establishment whatsoever, except TO repair
Watches for the public he cberlshes The hope hal ne
will receive reasonable share of the patronage Of
generous public. A. LAM
Stauuton Dec. 90, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

Information reached Augusta, Ca, on the 9th
inst. that the Indian war in Florida had assum-
ed serious aspect. The troops have been able
by forced marches to come up with Billy Bow
legs Seminoles and several smart engagements
have taken place. Capt. Parkhill had been kill
ed. and several soldiers badly wounded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

xJIR(,INIA.-AtRu Rules held in the Clerks Office
v of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, Deem
her 7tb. 1851. Howardsyile Rocklsh Turnpike Com
pany, Plaintiff,
Elijah Hunter. Samuel Hunter and John Dddle and
VIM. H. Hartman, as trustee Of said Diddle,-Deiend-
ants. N
The object of this suit subject moneys due the De-
PENDANT Samuel lunIer from The Defendant John Dld
die or Wm. n Harman trustee of said DiGde. 10 the
payment Of Pian'if ; debt.
l. appearing by satisfactory evidence thai he De
tendau, Samuel Hunter is rot an nhablapi 81 Tins
Common cath Il is ordered bat The saId Defendant
do anucar here within one month after due publication
of this order and do whal is 10 Protect his
interest. Teste y. Y. hlNNEi' I'll
Dee 2S lS57-4w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

Specie PAYMENTs.-It is stated that resump-
ton of specie payments by the Philadelphia
banks is under serious consideration. Most OF
them are believed to be possessed OF ample
means, and we may expect that all which are
sound will resume by the first OF February at
furthest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

SAUsAeEs IN PHILADELpHIA.-The sausage
business in Philadelphia has, received a terrible
check Public conidencein the article has been
destroyed. Recently, Bologna sausages rose to
the rank of fashionable delicacy in the city of
Brotherly Love. A couple of Germans sold a
superior article at prices to suit the times the
temptation was great, and Bologna once more
assumed staple rank in the market 1t leaked
out gradually that the Germans were buying
horse. flesh at meat-boiling establishment,
where defunct dray, work and fancy horses are
"used up" economically into soap and viscous
compounds. AS people could discover no other
use for the meat, they concluded the Germans
were manufacturing horse flesh Bolognas, and
had them arrested. On searching the premises,
portions of the defunct steeds were found in ev
cry condition from the crude article soaking in
salt and water, to the finished links all fixed up
with sage, garlic and onions, and ready for the
market. Samples of the decacies were "taken
into custody" AS the horses which reach the
bone-boilers have died of disease, the patrons of
those horse-sausage makers can form a pretty
fair idea of the character of the diet they have
been INDUCING in, The prisoners were commit
ted to answer. The Bulletin suggests as q suit
able punishment that they be fed on their own
stock in trade rs long as it lasts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23
Singular.

At Port Republic, o few days ago, q swarm Of
bees lett their hive and settled on the head and
face of negro woman, where they remained
until gentleman re-hived them. The Woman
escaped nnhurt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23
To Business Men.

The "Spectator'' Is now emphatcaIIy ths paper lot
business men and advertisers The union OF the lists
Of the two papers gives it circulation 9nrivalleo
by any paper in the interior OF Virginia see terms
Of Advertising in another column which WILL IN al ca
ses be strictly adhered to- except when the cash Is
paid, when liberal discount will be made. All cnar
ges for advertising job work due when the WORK
done.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

nounced and illuminated because he interfered
to keep the peace. The letter concludes as fol-
lows:
"And now be pleased to express to the Presi-
dent my deep regret as regards our unfortunate
difference Of opinion in relation to the Lecomp-
ton constitution, and to say to him. that as in
falibility does not belong to man. however ex-
allied in intellect purity of intention or position,
yet if he has committed any errors in this re-
spect, may they be oyerruled by superintend-
ing Providence, for the perpetuation of our Un-
ion, and the advancement of the honor and in
terests of our beloved country.
I'm now dissolvipg my official connection with
your department, beg leave to tender to you
my thanks for your constant courtesy and kind
nessn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Instruction it is assert
ed, have been sent by telegraph to the Collectors
at New Orleans and Mobile and to the District
Attorneys of Louisiana and Alabama, to use al
the means in their power, according to law, tC
prevent the departure of any hostile expedition
against Central America. Instructions have al
so been given to prosecute the steamer Fashion,
rs soon as she returns to the United States-
The frigate Jamestown will Immediately leave
for San Juan, and Captain Chatard, of the Sara
toga, who permitted the Fashion to enter the
harbOr Of San JUAN and to pass under his stern
and then land the 6llibusters, will be immedi-
ately recalled and succeeded by more energet-
ic officer. Commodore Paulding, commanding
on the station, has left Aspinwall with the steam
er Wabash for San Juan, to adopt such meas
ures as circumstances may require. Seven days
after his arrival, Gen. Walker, according to adj
vices inst received, was still at Punta Arenas,
with his little band of about one hundred and
fifty men, and had engaged in no expedition
He was waiting for reinforcements, which the
government has determined shall not reach him
if there is power enough in the law to prevent
il.
Mr.. Dexter has just arrived at Washington
from Kansas This gentleman is known all
IiIOuSu tiC 1CiiitOiy % ttH ihuo'hi'ooiO A'uti"h
al Democrat. He reports that not only all the
press of Kansas, even pro-slavery papers, are in
opposition to the Lecompton contrivance, but
that ninety mine hundredths of the people are of
the same way ofthinking. National Democrats,
he says, will be thunderstruck when they learn
that the administration, contrary to their expec-
tations, favor what they determinedy set their
face against Col. Hazard of Kickapoo, which
gave 500 majority for the Democrat ticket, is
with Gov. Walker, and opposed to the Lecomp-
ton Constitution. So are his constituents, with
very rare exceptions.
There is much opposition to the confirmation
fthe Hon. Nathaniel Clifford as Judge in the SUI
preme Court in the place of the Hon. B. r. Cur
tbs. Mr.. Hale, of n. b., made strong speech
in opposition, in which he affirmed that Mr..
Clifford did not stand liz the first rank of the
lawyers in his State, district or county. Mr..
Bayard said the best that could be said on be-
half of Mr.. Clifford. The matter was then laid
over.
The President, 1t is said, hesitates about recev-
ing Gov. Walkers letter of resignation, and it is
reported that be objects to having the document
filed among the archives of the Government
The question of reception has been made the
subject of grave Cabinet discussion, and the
result of the elaboration is uncertain. 1t is
probable however, that Gen. Cass may conde-
scend to reply to the episte of Governor Walk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23


FROM KANsAs-Great Excitement in the Ter
ritory.-The St. Louis Republican of the 18th
says:
The train from. Jefferson City last night
brought down q very large number OF passen
gers from the upper part of this State and Kan
sas. The Kansas legislature met on Monday
the 18th, but there was no quorum present. and
there was an adjournment to the next day. On
Tuesday there were eleven members present in
the Council, and twenty-one in the House.
Both bodies elected full sets of officers
We hear from the Territory that there was
intense excitement among all classes Of people,
and it is hardly probable that the party opposed
10 the Lecompton Convention will permit an e.
letion to be held on the 21st at all. jim Lane,
with three or four hundred of his myrmidons
and followers, were encamped near Lecompton
ostensibly to keep the peace, but really to over
awe, as it seems to US, the members Of the Leg
islature and to secure such action as they de-
sire with reference to the Lecompton Constitu-
ton. Many threats of a determination to drive
Gen. Calhoun, and all the members who were
concerned with him in the formation and sub
mission of the Constitution, out of the Terri
tory, and even to take their lives, have been
made, but no outbreaks OF this kind had been
attempted.
News of the dismission of Mr. Secretary STAN
ton had not reached Kansas, but the impression
is, that it will bring things to an issue in the
Territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

The constitutional election in Oregon has re-
suited in the adoption by the people of the Con
stitption prepared by the Convention, synopsis
of which has been published. The antislavery
clause has been adopted by three to one vote,
nearly. The anti free negro clause is also adopt
ed by o large majority
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23
Public Documents.

We are indebted to Mr.. Letcher, of the House
of Representatives, and Messrs. Stuart, McCue
and Christian, of the Virginia Legislature, for
interesting public documents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

A DIVISION OF TExAs.-A subdivision of Texas
into two or more States, is warmly advocated by
some of the leading public Journals. No State
in the Union has increased in population and
wealth more rapidly within the last few years,
than Texas. Her estimated population at this
time amounts to more than half million, and
when the next census is taken, it will be found
sufficient to enttle the State to six or seven re-
representatives. in Congress Several reasons are
given for division. The great size of the State,
the great dissimilarity of its parts and the diff
Guilty of constant communication between all
parts, and one centre of government, are among
the chief of them. The general political reason
is the Importance of increasing the strength Of
the South in the United States Senate, by the
addition of more Senators, to check the increas
ing predonnance of the non-slaveholding States
from the growth OF freesoi in the Northwest
The subdivision of Texas into not more than
four States is provided for by the articles of an
nexation. and the work will no doubt be con.
summated in the course of few years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

The War Department is said to be crowded
with applicants from every section Of the coun-
try for commissions in the army for Utah. A
number OF young men at Harrisburg, Pa, are
endeavoring to raise a company and tender its
services TO fight Brother Brigham"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

1t is somewhat singular fact that United
States gold coins are at premium of from three
to four per cent. at Havana, whilst in various
parts of the old world it will not be received at
all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE.-By

FAKM Fo sALE 2. ,hs vr
of John Mcclure, decd, bearing date the Alb day
of February 1854, and of record in the Clerks 0fc,
of Augusta county, shall, Friday, tile 22d day Q,
January 1858, the premises, proceed to sell at pub
lie auction 10 the highest bidder. the FARM which
the cgatees at present reside containing 100 ACRES
IT lies within one mile of Waynesboro, egui-distan
from the Turnpike and Central Railroad. This farm
is well watered, and has 1t comfortable BUILD
INGS and 30 acres of excellent timber. | will also
SELL the same time and place the in crest OF two OF
the egatees in four SLAVES after the death of the
widow, who owns them during her life.
The title is unqucstionable bn acting as trustee,
will only convey such title is vested in me by the
deed aforesaid
TERMS One third of the purchase money in hand
and the balance in two equal annual nst4lmenis with
good personal security and the title retained until the
last payment is made in full
90 LANES g RUSH Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23
ANDERSON & SON, Managers,
Dec % 1877 Macon or Savannah Ga.

YALE OF VALUABLE SLAVES.-In pur.
y suance OF an order of the Circuit Court OF High.
land county, we will proceed, Satu,,ldy, tic 23d
Ian of ,anuayY 1885, at the Mill Of VIM McClung, on
the Bull Pasture River, in Highland county 10 sell to
the highest bidder, at public auction, TWO VALUA-
BILE SLAVES, viz: A Woman, about 81 years ofage,
and her child IA boy,) about one year old.
TERMS The said slaves will be sold On credit
of six months bonds with approved security TO be Civ
en- by the purchaser JOHN BRADSHAW.
R0BT. L0CKRIDGE,
Adm'rs of Robert LockrIdge decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

l5. 900 Prizes, amounting to.........S2le,ss $50
The $1,000 Prizes of $3.50 are determined by the
last figure Of the number that draws the Capialif it
is odd number, then every odd number Ticket will
be entitled to $3.50; if it is number, then ey-
cry number Ticket will be entitled to $3.50, in
addition 10 any other Prize the Ticket may draw.
Bank Notes of sound Banks taken at par. Checks
on New York RENTED for Prizes.
Address Orders for Tickets or Certificates of Packa
ges of Tickets to
ANDERSON & SON, Managers,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

AZ See the advertisement Of Piper g. Funk.
houser
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

The UNITED STATES AND VENEzUELA.-It is
manifest from the alluson contained in the
Presidents Message to the state of our relations
with Venezuela, that he is resolved to adopt en-
ergetc measures TO obtain redress from that
Government for the outrages committed upon
our citizens. The nature of the wrong COM
planned of is substantially as follows:-In the
year 1854 party of sixty Americans, who own
ed and occupied an island called Avis Island,
more than three hundred miles from the Vene
zuelan coast, and were quietly engaged in col
lecting guano, were torciby expelled from the
island by order of the Venezuelan Government
their property sold and the proceeds appropra
ted by the perpetrators of this outrage. Rep
reservations were Immediately made to the Ven
ezuelan authorities by the United States Minis
ter at Caracas, of the lawless nature of the sci
zure of tine island, and the robbery ofproperty of
American citizens, whose occupation of the isl
and, and prosecution of their business, had been
sanctioned by the Udited States but these rep
reservations have been persistently disregarded
although frequently and urgently renewed. 1t
is rulnored that in case the peremptory sum-
mons which our Minister has been instructed to
deliver to the Executive at Caracas be dsre-
garded, vessel of war will be ordered to con-
tnue 10 negotiation at the point where diplo-
macy has failed, and to make seizures of Vene-
zuean property in satisfaction of the debt due to
our fellow citizens for damage and loss in con.
sequence of the act of Senior Planas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

rTNRUSTEE'S SALE OF LAND.-By virtue
i Off deed of trust executed to me by Jacob G. Roi'
err, dated the 2lst day of March, 1885, and by the d
the town Of Sit. Sidney, on Saturday. The 9M day q
lie suction. The following Real Estate, viz: Said ia
cob G. Rollers life estate in the IS ACRES Of very val
liable LAND, being part OF the Hyde Tract =. al.
land and 5I Acres of valuable Wood Land. on the
hill back of Mt Sidney adjoining the lands of Daniel
Slower and others. Ill
Terms OF SALE Cash. or negotiable note, we'll en-
dorsed, at 80 days, with interest added;
HUGH w. SHGFFEY, Trustee.
90 fds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

mate aSSOclaLtOU Wllu PSSPiS VI AAoHSs'S3 SA"S
an overwhelming majority OF that people are OPP
posed to that instrument, and my letterS stale
tina, but one out of twenty of the press of Kansas
sustain it. Some oppose it because so many
COMMITTEES were disiranchised and unrepresented in
the convention. Some who are opposed to pa
ner money. because it authorizes bank of enor
nous capital for Kansas, nearly unlimited in its
issues. and in the denomination OF its notes,
from one dollar up and down. Some because OF
what they consider Know Nothing clause, by
reoniripg that the Governor shall have been
twenty wears citizen of the United States
Some because the elective franchise is not free,
as thew cannot vote against the constitution, but
only on the single issue, whether any more slaves
NAV be imported, and then only upon that issue
by voting for the constitution to which they are
opposed. They regard this as but mockery OF
the elective franchise, and perilOus sporting
with the sacred rights of the people. Some op-
pose because the constitution distinctly recog-
nizes and adopts the Oxford fraud in apporton-
ing legislative members for johnson county, upon
the fraudulent and fictitious returns, so falsely
called, from that precinct, which recognition OF
that fraud in the constitution is abhorrent to the
moral sense of the people. Others oppose be-
cause, although in other cases the presidents of
conventions have been authorized 10 issue writs
of election to the regular Territorial or State Of
ficers with the usual judges, with the established
precincts and adjudication Of returns, in this case
unprecedented and vice-regal powers are given
to the President of the convention to make the
precincts, the judges, and to decide finally upon
the returns"
Mr.. Walker deeply regrets the necessity for
his resignation, but says it arises from no change
of cpi1ion on his part He abstains from dis
cussing "the peculiar circumstances and unex-
pected events which have modified the opinions
of the President" He alludes to the interfe-
renee of several Federal office holders in Kansas,
including the Surveyor General the President
of the Lecompton Convention) and thinks it
hard that anybody might do and say what they
pleased, except the Governor, and that he is de-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23
NOR sALE-HOUsE & LOT IN SPRING

i HILL.-In pursuance Of q decree rendered in the
case Of Jacob Nebergall against Macaah Sprouse and
Others shall proceed, the premises, on Saturday
the 18th day of December next, 10 sell at public SALE
to the highest bidder, HOUSE AND LOT, IN SAID %,
town, at present occupied BY Jefferson Wright. The
lot contains not quite acre. and has on it comfort
able Dwelling House, Stable, &C.
TERMS The costs of sale and suit in hand; the
balance in equal instruments at SIX, twelve ana elgn
teen months, the purchaser giving bonds with suf
Gent personal security, and the legal title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security. U. d. POE, Conn.,
Nov. II, 1867.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

line assortment Of Pocket Diaries
~ for 1858 Just received aud for sale by
Stsunton, Dec %, 1857. RoBT. CoWAN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

P0stpOnement.
The above sale has been postponed till Saturday,
the 3Oh day Of January, 1858. NON 81,
Dac u. ID. PUE, Com r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-23

01,9'''' ~. "u'11eU To VvI PCT dFIHuIII
We shall never again be likely to offer such in
ducements as those here presented,
NOW is THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBER
~ Remittances must. in all cases. be made direct
to the Publishers, for at these prices commission
can be allowed 10 agents.
Address, LEONARD SCOTT 4 CO.,
Dec. 90, 1851. No. a Gold street New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-11
Canker Rash aud scarlet Fever.

Especially during the prevalence of this malignant
and fatal disease the public should again be informed
efectual remedy for Canker Canker Rash and Scarlet
Fever, Canker and Thrushin the Mouth Throat Dsemp-
err what is Malignant Putred Sore Throat DYsENTERy,
ana all SUMNER COMPLAINTS; has been in
ty-three years As family medicine it is unrivalled
being composed of harmless materials.
The genuine has the fac simle Of the inventor A. s
9RENYILLB the wrapper and circular. 1t is now
manufactured by bis widow Mrs s. A. Granville in Wor.
cester and is for sale at John j. Brown & Sons, 425
Washington street, and CharesT Carney 1873 Washing
ton street, Boston, Also by James Green and D. Scott
Worcester, and druggists generally.
Also,GRENVILLE'S LINZ MEET, to accompany the Bx
tracts for liberated Sore Throat outwart appca
ion. 1t good for any kind of inflammation. For burns
light severe it will relieve the anguish almost Instant
ly and perform most wonderful 1t would be well
for every family to keep it, it being also good for Bruises
Chblans, Chapped Hands, Sore Lips and Noses Piles
&c &c. diff nlb