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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22
The MOrmOns.

The outrages of the Mormons are rapidly ap-
preaching crisis. The facts recited by Judge
Drumuond, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
of Utah, in his letter Of resignation, prove con-
clusively that as things now stand it is impossi-
BILE to enforce the authority of the United States
Government in that Territory. The Mormons
recognise no authority which conflicts with that
of Brigham Young; they openly defy the FEEDER
al Government; the records and papers OF the
Supreme Court have been destroyed by order OF
the church and the church has set apart band
of men to take the lives and property ofpersons
who may question its authority. These are no
vague and uncertain reports, such as have oeeh
brought to rs over the Plains for several years
past but reliable facts officially reported to the
Government by Judge who has been compel
led to resign his office on account of the multi
piled insults and injuries which he has suffered.
With polygamy, or any other local institution
of the Territory-eivil or religious-the Govern
ment may have no right to interfere, however
much it may outrage the moral sentiment OF the
country but when INSTRUMENTATION and rebellion
assume their present head and front 1t Is hlgh
t;me the Executive were taking the matter in
hand. The territory which the Mormons occu-
nv constitutes part Of the public domain OF the
United States, and the people are therefore a.
menable to our laws. If they disregard and de-
fv the laws, they should be treated as outlaws
No established government on earth would have
borne with half what the United States has en-
dured from these worse than savages. The
President however, is invested with full power
in the premises he is required to enforce the
laws and suppress insurrection, and may employ
the whole military force of the country for that
purpose. Let him therefore concentrate thearmy
in Utah, and do whatever else may be necessary
TO teach the refractory fanatics lesson
Of subordination. Unless some efficient measures
be taken speedily, the evil example will hayeits
influence in other parts of the country, and all
respect for the Government be lost. The Presi-
dent owes it to himself to proceed with energy,
and the country win sustain him in whatever
tolerably judicious course lie may adopt. A large
body of the United States troops has been order
ed to move to the far West, with the view, it is
said, of chastising the Cheyenne and other In
dams who have recently harrassed the settlers.
Thus we deal with the poor Indians, who are
generally goaded to commit depredations by the
Impressions of the whites. 1t is to be hoped
that when the alleged object of the expedition is
accomplished, the Mormons will receive the at
tention of the soldiers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

THE GREAT CATAsrRoPHE.-The impression
that the world is be at an end on the 18th Of
June, is so prevalent in Gallcia that the peas
ants are becoming somewhat difficult to man
age. The poor ignorant creatures have been
confirmed in the idea they have but few more
more weeks to live by the abolition of the
passport torture' in Austria and the reduc-
ton of the passport tax in Russia. According
to Polish correspondent of the Ost Deutsche
Post the lower classes express themselves az fol-
lows:-"No one now troubles himself about the
world and its inhabitants A man can 60 where
he pleases, as it is now all the same whether he
is here or in America gN gf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

LANGUAGE OF NoRrHERg RATRror.-While
o large portion OF the Ahtislavery press at the
North are declaring newspaper war against the
Supreme Court, and attempting to degrade it in
the estimation of the people, the New York
Express has the boldness and patriotism to speak
out as follows, and dare the traitors to their
teeth. 1t says: -
Now against this Supreme Court, we cannot
make war-neither ave the people ofthe u
nited States" who made the Constitution-nor
we, the Northern people. What the Bible is,
in the Christian world, the Constitution is in
the political world-with this addition, that the
Supreme Court of the United States is its au-
thorized and rightful expounder. We can re-
bel. We can wage civil war. Revolution is
an undoubted right of man, with oil its conse-
quences Resistance to Tyrants is obedience to
God But let him step forth who dare unfurl
that banner2 Let him lead out his party g'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22


THE OUTRAGE AT PANAMA.-The refusal of
New Granada to even apologize, much less to
give our government any satisfaction, for the
outrage at Panama, has caused q determination
on the part Of the administration to enforce the
right of the American citizens and to secure the
respect at least of the minor government of New
Granada. For this purpose, the frigate Indepen-
dence and sloops-o war John Adams and Deoa-
tur have been ordered to tile Pacific side Of the
Isthmus Of Darien, in addition to the ST. Mary's
already in those waters. -s b.gf<4a x
The Home Squadron, under Commodore Paul
ding, and consisting of the steam frigate Wabash,
sloops Saratoga and Cyane. and steamer Fulton,
has been instructed to rendezvous in the Carib-
been Sea, to take care of American interests in
that vicinity, and the probability is that unless
New Granada comes to terms peaceably, she
will be made to feel the strong arm of the Unit
ed States. s sosl . 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

TERRIBLE FIRE IN BALTMoRE.-One of the
most destructive fires that has taken place in
Baltimore for many years occurred there Tues
day night, the 18th inst. The fire broke out a.
bout 8 o'clock in alive story warehouse in South
Charles street near Lombard. The loss is put
at $500, OOO-nsurance $260,OOO. On Wednes-
day several persons, firenen and others, being
missed, search was made under the ruins, and
nine bodies found. Six of these were recogniz-
ed by friends. This lamentable loss of life was
occasioned by the falling Of the walls. The
next day six other burnt and mutilated remains
were found Two of the injured have died.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

q A PUNGRNT PARTY SQUIB-The Petersburg
Intelligencer is responsible for the following:
al The ResoIsltions Of 49, '9.-These moss-grown
and cob webed fossils, the Resolutions of'9s and
800, received hard blow in the Legislature Of
New York, il their formal adoption by the Re-
pubcans, as part Of set of notification resolves
against the bred Scott decision. The pretext
for the proceeding was that the decision Of the
Supreme Court is federal invasion of the rights
of the States and so these affronted patriotic
patriots betake themselves to the time-honored
refuge Of Virginia Democracy in as Indignantly
virtuous and sanctimonious a manner as we have
often seen the dominant party in this State do.
The den of the prairie dog is said to contain usu-
ally, in addition to himself, a rattlesnake and an
owl. Animals no less akin 60 to cover under
the Resolutions of'9s and '99. This is not per-
haps the fault of the Resolutions themselves, but
It shows how unmitigated humbug it has been
In the Democracy to assume virtue and credit to
themselves for periodically reafirming them
for the most part too, in utter ignorance of what
they really are. ,fi,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22
Another CO.

Mr.. Collier, of Petersburg, a distribution Dem
ocrat, has announced himself candidate for
Congress. There are now three candidates in
that District, the others being Messrs. Goode
and F,ournoy. Mr.. Collier is the fourth distri-
button candidate in the State whose name COM
mences with the letter C.-Critcher, Crane, Car
lille and Collier The South has been greatly
exercised about the ALTERATION.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22
THE Presents FROM THE Two KINGS OF SIAM

LIE TRESENfS FROM THE W. MINUS VI OiAn.
We were this morning permitted to inspect, at
the Department Of State, curious collection of
presents just received from Bang Kok, in Siam,
from the two kings who reign over that coun-
try, as we stated in the Union of the 9TH instant.
Among these interesting specimens of the handi-
work Of the intelligent Siamese, we especially
noticed solid gold snuff box, weighing upwards
of FIVE ounces, quantity ornamented in colored
enamels a long pipe, with a tiny bowl richly
ornamented with enarnelled gold, for smoking
opium, a pair of large shears made somewhat
like those in general use in this country for
shearing sheep, for trimming the beard sword,
of exquisite temper, with ascabbard made from
single piece of lancewood by some process of
morticing that few American workmen could e.
quail musical instrument resembling fageo-
let, two "tam-tams," or drums, each made from
q single piece of wood, about two feet in length,
and ten inches in diameter, with strips of cane
instead of cords, and giving q clear distinct note
when beaten; spears, fishing tackle, &C., &c
We learn that this interesting collection of the
products of Siamese industry will be deposited
in the museum at the Patent Office on Monday,
and we recommend the curious in oriental affairs
to inspect them Wash. Union
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22
Turnpike Meeting.

The attention OF stockholders of the Towards
Vile and Rockfsh Turnpike Company is invited
TO the notice of q general meeting, on Tues
day. the 26th of May. A few weeks ago we
published notice calling meeting on the zosh
inst-Sndayl 1t was received through the
mail and inserted by US without examining the
date. The officers of the Company pronounce
Il q hoax. q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

FROM EURoPE.-Tbe steamer Arabia arrived
at New York on the 10th, bringing Liverpool
dates to 4th inst The news has few points of
interest. There is some confirmation OF the pre-
vious announcement that the Emperor of China
had ordered Commissioner Yeh tomake peace
with the English. Between Austria and Sar-
DINA the diplomatic breach had widened, but
England and France were strongly remonstrat-
ing and it is not likely any serious result would
occur. The intention of Spain to occupy with
her forces portion of the Mexican territory is
re-asserted. @ IA ~ 5sr r.; Hs '.ifs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22
For the Spectator


Messrs. Editors II have long had most ar
dent desire to serve my country the fact is,
gentlemen am 6izim' over with patriotism and
love for the dear people, and can think of no
way that could render any service to my be-
loved old county ofAugusta, than by representing
her in the State legislature And ] must say,
Messrs Editors, with unaffected modesty, that
am very much inclined to beliye that many of
the dear people have for some time past wished
their humble servant to be q candidate for that
highly respectable and very responsible place,
but owing entirely to their extreme diffidence
have refrained from calling me out consequent
ly, being moved by no selfish or mercenary mo-
tives, but for the good of the dear people only,
i have concluded at great sacrifice of my pri-
vate interests, to announce myself candidate
to represent the Comfy of Augusta In the next
Legislature of Virginia. {; :. ,o.1
Not knowing what important measures may
be before the next Legislature deem it most
prudent not to say what m-for or against,
butremain the dear peoples affectionate and ever
oblging friend
s JOHN QUINCY JACKSON.
P. s. Charity compels me, Messrs Editors
to say that believe our county contains at least
a score of patriots just as willing as myself to
serve their country. m Ed . j. Oh. ).
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

Serious trouble has arisen from the Indians in
Iowa. A letter dated at Webster City, In that
State, March %, contains The following: sour
town is considerably excited in regard to trouble
with the Indians. Nineteen dead bodies have
been found near Spirit Lake, about sixty miles
northwest of Fort Dodge. The Indians have
been committing their dspredations for some
little time, and are daily growing holder and
more reckless in their attacks, The people of
this and the adjoining towns are raising men and
munitions, A company will leave Fort Dodge
on the oath well provided for, and determined
to avenge their murdered brothers and friends"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

EMANoIpATIoN.-We see by the st. Louis
Democrat-the Emancipation organ,-that the
principle upon which this great emancipation
vote has been won in st. Louis, was in an APP
peal to the free white foreign Irish and German
and French labor of that great city against the
slave negroes, with whom, in labor, they come
into competitor upon the quays of St. Louis and
elsewhere in the city. The very same issue is
impending and may be made at any day, in
Richmond and Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va;
Charleston s. O., Mobile, and New Orleans-in
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

The Tea-dealers in London, it is said, are all
for Palmerston. They have on hand 100000
600 lbs of tea, great part of it bought on specu-
lation, in the prospect of a rise in the price by
the continuance of the war. Peace, at this time,
would involve them in ruinous losses; but war
would add two millions sterling to the valne of
their stock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

THE LAND QUESTION IN VIRaNIA.-The fault
of Virginia has been that she wonld not when
she had the power, insist on the adoption Of
some system for the disposal of the great land
fund which would secure to all the States due
proportion of its benefits. Years ago leading
Senator from the West gave to the old States
fair notice that the time was approaching when
the Western States would legislate for the pub
lie lands as to then, should seem fit. We well
remember his emphatic language: Gentlemen
may deny the West the right to these lands
now, but let me tell them that the time is at
hand when the representatives ofthe West in this
House and the other will write on every land
bill sic colo sic ju6eo" Butthe Virginia men,
bers-at least those Of the dominant party-con-
tinued to fold their srms the warning was un-
needed sClay's sagacious counsel was unheeded
and now, when against each successive grant Of
millions for some Western railroad "a very fair
appropriation if it were not exclusive to the
Vest they cry out roe object" they are coolly
answered by the triumphant West ''sic colo SIC
ju6eo; ~ and the bad consequence of this apathy
is, not that it is enriching the new States, but
that it Is smpouerishing the oM.-National In
t6lli0sncer. - .rgs. 80 'elT,g
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

A HINT TO PLANTERS The Mississippi Chron.
icle thus speaks about the crops and prices in
the future: f5st
"The planter who raises an abundance of corn
this blessed year Of 1857 will make money large.
ly. All the agricultural world is perfectly wild
on the subject of cotton, and the largest crop
ever known will be planted. If the season prove
favorable, it would not astonsh US if the next
crop was greatly over four million, perhaps four
million five hundred thousand bales. The prices
will tall, money will be tight, provisions scarce,
and big corn cribs exceedingly valuable"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

The opponents of distribution tell us that Viz
ginia's portion would be so small divided among
the million and half of her people, that 1t is
not worth having. Well, the amount raised by
taxation in Virginia is only some two millions,
which divided among q million and half of
people would be only $1.38 1-9 to each one, yet
the people are grooming under taxation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

A steam stage wagon has been constructed,
to run on common roads, by a company formed
of citizens of Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio,
which was recently tested, and is said to have
given complete satisfaction
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22
RETURNED FIILIBusrRRs.-ANe New York lett

RETURNED FHLIBUsTERs. New York letter
says:--At an early hour, yesterday, after the
arrival of the Tennessee, the headquarters of
the fillibusters at the corner Of Leonard street
and Broadway, were besieged by some forty or
fifty poor fellows who returned In her. The
whole squad did not possess one decent article
of clothing, and many of them looked as though
q few days more would finish their mortal ca
reer. Really the sight was one of the most dis
tressing that has been witnessed by the prone
naders of Broadway for long time past
Wounded, sick, and shivering with cold, it SEEM
ed as though fire had occurred at the New
York. hospital, (which Is a few doors below the
head-quarters) and that the patients were tumb-
ling hastily in the street to prevent them from
being burned to death. Walker and his friends
have heavy debt to pay some day or other for
their cruelties to these poor deluded victims Of
their piratical doings. The abetters Of these pi.
rates in this city Of last appear to see that the
game is lost. They looked gloomy at their re-
sort, but had the decency to attempt subscrip-
ton for the deluded victims just arrived. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

2 Missouri SENAToRs.-During State existence
of thirty.six years Missouri has had but six per-
sons to represent her in the Senate of the United
States. Thomas H. Benton served thirty years,
followed by Il. s. Geyer for six years, the other
seat having been filed by David Barton eight
years, Alex. Buckner four years, Lewis F. Linn
ten years, D. R. Atchison twelve years, and va
cant two years. The vacancies are now filed
by Trusten Polk and James s. Greeu.-Missoari
Ctofoononn, ..a str i3 s.IT .tI .fff .fe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

By the report of the Secretary of the Treasu-
ry, we perceive that government has brought
1900 suits during the present century against
defaulters to recover $6,21S,000. In all these
cases the conclusion of the suit has been that
the detaulter has not been found, or has been
dead, or insolyent, and government had to pay
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22
Editorial Change.

Messrs. James Mcdonald and Frederick W.
Page have taken charge of the Petersburg Intel
ligencer The first named gentleman was late
" connected with the Lynchbarg Vrginian,
and is widely known as an able and dignifed
editor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

Masonic HoNoRs TO WASHINGTON. While the
whole country is rising to honor the name of
Washington, by making Mount Vernon Nation
al shrine, under the tntelary care OF his, mother
State, the Masons of Virginia are about to per-
petuate his memory, as member of their order.
BY statute, in Masonic Regalia, from the chisel
Of Hiram Powers, one of the most gifted, not
only of American, but Of modern sculptors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

The Elections in England, so far as heard
from, have generally resulted favorably to Lord
Palmerston Golden, Layard and other prom
inent opposition members of Parliament, have
been left out
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

PEARL FISHERY IN NEW JERsEY.-We learn
from the Paterson Guardian, that quite an ex-
ctement is created in that city and neighbor-
hood, by the discovery ofpearls in mussels taken
from the Psssaic river. About three hundred
have been found, varying in size from pea to a
common marble. Mr.. j. Quackenbush has Sc
cured one the size Of large white alley" which
has been examined and pronounced to be of the
finest quality, and for which he has refused two
hundred dollars. = . 49,,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

Mrs. Fanny Kemble has written a letter pro-
nouncing the moral influence of the stage evil,
and only evil. Mrs. Kemble speaks baud iner-
perta but what declaration from the family
who owe SO much to the histrionic profession
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

Z. ~ -.
\ ELEoTfoNs IN ENGLAND The London cores
pondert Of the National Intelligencer, in bis let
ter Of March 26, says:
England. from north to south and from east
to west, Isl at this time, in all the fever and ter
ment of a general election. Party spirit runs
high, and it burns fiercer because it is concen-
trated. The struggle is literally between the
political friends of Lord Palmerston and his OPP.
ponents we know of no other issue. There has
been great improvement in our elections within
the last half century. We haveSlately read an
account of the election to the borough of North
ampton in 1868. 1t was an almost 'insane con-
test" and is still remembered as the "Spendtbrsft
Election" Lords Halifax, Northampton, and
Spencer contended for the nomination. The
polling lasted fourteen days, and, in proof Of the
corruption which prevailed, it is recorded that,
though the numbers of real electors did not ex-
coed $50, no fewer than 1,149 persons voted
The almost princely mansions Of Horton, Castle
Ashby, and Althorpe were thrown open to all
voters, and when the cellars at Horton were
drained of all the old port, and Lord Halifax had
to place his claret before the carousers they de-
clared they would never vote for man who
gave them sour port, and went over in. body
to Lord Northampton at Castle-Ashby! The
election was referred to scrutiny of the House
of Commons; the inquiry lasted for six weeks,
during which sixty covers were daily laid at
Spencer House for members, whose names were
taken down each day 1t resulted in the num-
Der of votes being declared equal, and was final
ly decided by toss-Lord Spencer winning and
nominating the member. The election cost Lord
Spencer 100000, and each of the other lords
9150, 000-almost incredible sums, when they
are doubled, to express their present value; a.
bout 81, 10000 representing the total expendi-
ture in money of this day. Lord Halifax never
recovered from the blow. Lord Northampton
cut down his trees, sold his furniture, and went
abroad for the rest of his life, dying in Switzer-
land.
Great Britain approaches nearer to the condi-
ton of country with q representative Govern
ment than any other nation in Europe. There
are in the kingdom about 100000 persons pos
sessing the electoral franchise. In England there
are three hundred and fifty-nne borough and
city members. and less than half that number
of county members; while the Scotch cities and
boroughs return twenty three members and the
counties thirty. There is no property qualiica-
ton necessary for Scottish member there is
one in England. Scotland has one eleotor for
every thirty-one of the total population; Eng
land one for about every twenty of the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22

ANOTHER RAILRoAD.-The railroad from Nor
folk to Petersburg, Virginia, distance of eigh-
ty miles, is progressing SO well in construction
as to afford the assurance that it will be in ac-
tive use by the first of the next year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-22
fApyRRrIsEMENT.1

To many ofour readers it must be great re.
lief to know that Pulmonary Consumption can
be permanently cured in many cases by the Wild
Cherry preparation of DR.. Wistar-that such
cures have been effected is beyond a doubt
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