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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

GAMBLING IN PAR1s-There are private
houses, among the elise, where the card table is
en- pe7ananence, where refined and aristocratic
DANES grace with their presence, until late in
the morning, the gaming table surrounded by
Young men of the best families, winning and
losing sums which would startle the hardened
PLAYERS of Hamburger and Baden-Baden. The
bathrooms are deserted, the polka, the waltz,
and even the fashionable novelty, the quadrille
STYLED Les Lancie1s, have lost all attractions for
the Parissian youth, and when forced by the
exigencies of society, to appear in the few re-
naming we'll regulated hotels of the capital, in
consolabe for the privation of their dear lans-
ouenet, they have organized amongst themselves
a little game of rouge ct noir, which consist in
betting on the color Of the waistcoats and era
watts of the guests who are about entering the
saloon. SIX lous for the first waistcoat," whis'
pers one, 81 will bet that it will be white."-
s'Done," in low tone answers another beau,
81 bet for the black" and this gaming is carried
on upon cravats, orders, coats, robes and even
upon the color Of the moustache. One youth
whose unfortunate parents thought him safe
from the contagion in ballroom of the fauburg
St. Honore lost few nights since, hundred
louis on brown moustaches, having against him
series of fifteen blonde boards, which made
their appearance in succession. This modest
little pastime is styled Lansequenet pon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25
The Canvass.

Monday last being the first day OF March
Court, the usual crowd of citizens from the
country was in attendance A paper signed by
several hundred names was drawn up and pre-
sented to Hon. A. H. II. Stuart, requesting him
to become q candidate for the State Senate. AT
the time of going to press we have not heard
Mr.. Stuart's decision, but we trust he will yield
to the wishes of his political and personal
friends. We have never seen more unanimity
and cordiality manifested in reference to any
matter. 1t is understood that general meet
ing will held at the April Court to bring out
candidates for the House of Delegates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

BALTIMORE OoNFERENoE.-This body, which
was recently in session at Baltimore, agreed up
on Division of the Conference in the following
terms, by vote of 900 yeas to II nays:
Resolced, That the Baltimore Annual Confer
ence be and hereby is di7ided as follows, viz:
Baltimore Conference shall be composed OF
Baltimore, Potomac, Lewisburg, Rockingham,
and Winchester districts, excepting Emory and
Whatcoat stations, including in said conference
the lot on Madison avenue, in this city, Pataps-
co station and circuit and Montgomery circuit.
The Baltimore East Conference shall be COM
posed of the remaining territory, Emory and
Whatcoat stations being included in this confer
ence.
The following appointments were made for
Rockingham District: S. V. Blake, P. E.
Staunton, John NJ. Green; Augusta, James N.
Davis, Adam Y. Grayham; Rockingham, Elias
Welty, j. NJ Littell; Nashville Mission, Joseph
E. WATSON; East Rockingham, John W. Wolff,
one to be supplied; Woodstock, John W. Kelley,
one to be supplied; Front Royal, James A. Nc
Cauley, II. McNeInar; Luray, James Beatty {;
Lost River Mission, Henry Hoffman, South
Branch, Thomas Hldebrand, VIM. Thomas !;
New Creek Mission Hamilton A. Graver; Moor
field. Charles B. Young, John r. Efinger !;
Franklin, Robert Smith, S. II. Cummings.
Wesleyan Female Institute, John Wilson,
Principal member of Staunton Quarterly Con-
ference.
The next Baltimore Conference will meet in
Washington city, and East Baltimore Confer
ence in Baltimore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25
March Court.

A large number of people were in attendance
upon this, the big Court of the year, and great
deal of business of one kind and another was
transacted. The day was fine one, and our
streets presented scene of bustleand confusion
quite refreshing to the spirits.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED BRETH-
rem CHHURcH.-The annual session of the Ma
ryland and Virginia Conference of the United
Brethren Church, was held at Mount Hebron,
near Boonsboro', Md. The session opened on
Thursday the 9th of March, and continued until
Monday, the Orb, when all the business being
finished, an adjournment sine die took place.
Bishop j. J. Glosbrenner presided. Rev. j.
hardwood officiated as secretary. Among other
business transacted was the passage of resolu-
ton praying the next General Conference
(Which meetsin Cincinnati in June nexD to divide
the conference into two bodies The next SEES
sion will be held at Mount Tabor Church, Rock
ingham county, Va. The following is list OF
of the appointments for the current year in Vir-
ginia:
East Virginia District-J. hardwood, P. E.
Woodstock ircuit, II. B. Winton Rockingham
circuit 7. Brashear; Lacy Springs circuit, H.
Talheln,, one to be supplied Churchville circuit
&. W. Station and G. B, Hammack; Blue Ridge
circuit, - Howe; Franklin circuit, j. Fried ;
Highland circuit, -- Moore; South Branch
G.. B. Rimel.
Vest Virginia Observation-Disclosures Stickley,
P. Z. West Columbia circuit, I. Batchel and
one to be supplied; Putnam circuit Z. W.
Young California Mission, VIM. Miles Glen
vile circuit, j. W. Nihser; Lewis circuit, J. W.
Miles; Middle Island, J. P. White; Parkersburg
Mission, Wm James; Taylor: circuit, Z. Warn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25
Medical Graduates.

At the annual commencement of the Virgin
ia Medical College at Richmond, on the 10th
inst, the degree of Doctor of Medicine was con-
ferred upon large number of graduates. A
mong them we find the names of Thomas II
Kinney and Lafayette Swoope, of this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

A public meeting was held in Winchester on
the 7th inst, and Report adopted IN yindlca'
ton of the character of W. T. Sherrard, who
was lately killed in Kansas Territory. The Re
mort speaks in high terms of Mr.. s., recites the
circumstances Of his death, and censure the con-
not of Gov. Geary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

ARCTIC EXPEDITIONS only proceedings
of any interest in the British Parliament, is the
announcement, on the part of the government,
that no further Arctic expeditions will be fitted
out by them, enough having, as they consider,
been done in the attempt to discover the missing
crews of the Erebus and Terror. Another Arctic
expedition will, however. sail, which will be
provided for out of the funds of Lady Franklin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25
GADvERTIsEMEYT.1

A planter in South Carolina writes :-"Since
| have made free use of the Vegetable Pain Kill
Ter on my plantation, my medicine and pbysi-
clan bills have been less than one third of what
they were in previous years
March II, 2ws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

CAMEIs.-A San Antonio Texas) correspon-
dent of the St. Louis Intelligencer says that the
camels landed in that State some months since
are now quartered at Baudara Pass about sew
enty-ive miles north of San Antonio. They
have so far stood the climate very well, being
in good order and healthy. They have given
entire satisfaction as to their capacity for trans
porting supplies. Six camels have been known
to carry over an impossible road with wagons
ms much freight ms two six mule wagons and
teams over O good road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

ELECTED AT LAsT-The fact that Rev. SaInu-
ell Ward, (colored) formerly of Syracuse, New
York. had been convicted of forgery in Jamaica,
and sentenced to Van Diemen's Land, has been
mentioned. In 1s4S Ward was the Abolition
candidate tor Vice President. with Gerritt Smith
for President, and received several thousand
votes for that high position.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

KANsAs.-The resignation of Gov. Geary has
been received by the President. On Saturday
last, Mr.. Buchanan, while surrounded by New
York Office seekers, apologized for leaving them,
saying the Cabinet would meet in few min
utes, and would have before them one of the
most important subjects ever brought to the at
tention of the Government-that he had just
received the resignation of Gov. Geary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

SALE OF Coal LAND.-A tract of Coal land 10
Kanawha county, Va. consisting of $500 acres
was sold, on the Sd instant, to James G. Paxton,
of Rockbridge, N. G. Kinney, of Augusta, and
Jas. A. Jones, of Fauquier. for Sl4,0l0 The
tract was that portion of the Steele survey
known rs lot 'letter B."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25
ADVERTISEMENT

Those who have used the Oxygenated Bitters
for Dyspepsia, attest the superior efficacy oft this
medicine. Its health.restorng qualities not be-
ing subject to any reaction from stmuants, is
the secret of its great success.
March 25.-1t.1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

EpIroRIAL-Mr. John j. Palmer, formerly
connected with the Enquirer of Richmond, has
become proprietor and editor of the Winchester
Virginan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

The Virginia Central Railroad Company in
form the public that on the 1st of April next
they will not receive Spanish coins except ct
discount of 90 per cent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

REsIGNAToN.-Lt. Gov. McComas, of Va, ar
rived at Gnyandotte on the 18th inst, from the
West. The Guyandotte UDionist says he in
ENDS resigning the Office of Lieutenant Governor
md removing with his family to Nebraska.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

THE BOXER MARRIAGE CAsE.--A New York
letter of the 18th says: mr. John g.. Boxer
has commenced suit against his eX-coachman,
and would be son-in-law, John Dean. 1t is an
apnlication on behalf of himself and his daugh-
ter Mariana Petrinella, interested, to avoid her
alleged marriage with John Dean. The ques-
ton is whether the marriage is valid, when the
parties 90 before the clergyman with a lie on
their lips. Mr. Hatfield was told by the coach
man Dean, that Miss Boxer was servant girl
in a neghboring family; and so the parson con-
scented to tie them together in the Kitchen. Miss
Mariana Petrinella (such name is enough to
make any girl ridiculously romantlc) 1t IS SAID
begins to see her folly. There is another side
to this matter, however, and | think 1t still very
doubtful if Rev. Mr.. Hat6eld's random remark
was not just-"The girl has the best OF that bar
gain" Of course very effective influences have
been used to ALLEVIATE the young lady That is
natural enough; but the fact cannot be destroy
ed, that she, woman of two-and twenty, educa-
ted. and with her full senses about her, married
the man of her choice. The aim to get up such
bubbles as this "false pretence" is therefore II
diculous, and the effort to divorce her on such
grounds is criminal, both in the moral and civil
law"
A letter on the 18th says "The newest Cos
sip is, that the young lady's father, Mr. Boxer,
attempted to send her to Europe in the Persia.
Dean, however, getting wind of the conspiracy,
went before magistrate and communicated his
fears. Mr.. Boxer, therefore, was specially warn
ed that if he undertook to carry his design into
execution, he would get into trouble. Dean, yes
terday applied to the Supreme Court for writ
of ha6eas corpus, with view to obtain posses
sion of his wife, who, he alleges, is still Kept IN
prison in her fathers house, against her wishes.
The application was granted, land Will be return
able at ten o'clock this morning.
On the day appointed the court room was was
crowded with spectators. Dean appeared; but
neither Mr. Boxer nor the bride were on hand,
and on motion of Mr.. BIS counsel the case was
postponed. Mr.. Boxer states that his daughters
mind is upsound.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25
Democratic Nominations.

The Democrats held meeting on Monday
last and nominated the following ticket for the
Legislature: Jas. II. Skinner for the Senate
Absalom Kioner, John A. Hartman and Vim. D.
Anderson for the House of Delegates. Quere
When did the last named gentleman become a
Democrat 1t is true he voted for Buchanan,
but if we are not very much mistaken, we
heard him say OH Monday morning last in the
Office of Messrs Imboden Il McOue, that he was
not a Democrat If we are mistaken in our i'm.
preston, we will cheerfully do Mr.. Anderson
the Justice to correct the statement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25
From Europe.

The steamer Alps, which arrived at Boston
on the goth, brought the following items Of in
telgence.
Mr.. Champion, the late Minister to Washing
ton, has been appointed Minister to Hanover.
Advices from China to the 10th OF December
saws the Emperor has prohibited his subjects
from trading with the English, under the penalty
of death.
All the Chinese had been ordered to quit the
service of the foreign residents and return to
their homes, under the penalty of tie destruction
of their relatives remaining at home. Conse-
quently nearly all tile Chinese servants lett their
situations
Letters received at Hamburg, say that private
advices from Hong Kong were of the most a.
farming character. The bombardment OF Cam
ton had excited the Chinese to general move
ment against the foreigners and the populace
were beginning to show unusual courage, Great
ing great apprehensions. The movement was
not confined to China alone, but had spread to
Singapore, where the foreign residents had been
obliged to arm against street attacks from intu-
rated Chinese and Malays
Another letter received at Hamburg says that
tbe fire in the suburbs of Canton spread until
the whole city became one sheet oftiames.
Official dispatches give the details OF an at
tempt at Canton of the Chinese to retake Teeto-
tum Fort, and of an attack made on the British
ships by vast number Of Chinese junks. The
attack was well concerted, being made at low
water when the large ships could maneuvre,b but
was brilliantly repealed. Admiral Seymour had
abandoned the Dutch Fort and Factory Gardens
and strengthened his position lower down the
river. Recruits were expected from Singapore.
All the western suburbs of Canton were burnt
on the 18th of January, by the English. A large
fire had also occurred inside the city.
The Mandarins of the various districts had
issued the most blood thirsty edicts against the
English.
The Paris correspondent of the London Post
SAYS that the treaty between Persia and England
has not yet been signed, but hostilities are SUI
spended, though there is no regular armistee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

DREADFUL STATE OF AFFAIRS IN UTAH.-A let
ter was received in Washington, on Friday last,
from W. W. Drummond, United State Supreme
Judge in Utah Territory by the administration.
1t gives, it is said, deplorable picture of matters
in that Territory The following is taken from
the letter.
''The leading men of the church are more trait
orous than ever. Only few days since all the
papers, records, dockets, and nine hundred vol
umes of the laws, were taken out of the Supreme
Court Clerks office, and burned. And this Is
not the only instance of the kind. / say to you
again and through you to the President that it
is impossible for us to enforce the laws in this
Territory Every man here holds his life at the
will of Brigham Young, and here we are with
out protection. am firmly of the opinion that
Rabbit was murdered by Mormons under drec-
ton of of Brigham Young, and not by Indians.
Murder is common thing here; and Mormons
cannot be punished with Mormon jury, wit
nesses, officers and governor to pardon. 1t is
too cruel and must not be endured. A man, not
a member of the church, is murdered, robbed,
castrated and imprisoned, solely for questioning
the authority of the church. Persons are now
in the penitentiary, convicted before the probate
Judge, who are wholly innocent of any crime
Is there any other country where this abuse is
or would be endured Let all take hold and
crush out one of the most reasonable organiza-
tons in America"
The administration have had the matter I'M
der serious consideration, and will soon appoint
Governor, understand, who will take sutfi
cient military force into that Territory to carry
out the laws to the fullest extent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

THE CLAY MONUMENT corner stone of
the Clay monument will be laid at Lexington on
the 4th of July next. The Grafton will be de-
livered by the Rev. Robt. J. Breckenridge, not
by Edward Everett as reported.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

THE NEXT HoUsE.-The impression prevails
to some extent, that the Democrats have already
chosen sufficient number of members to insure
majority in the next House of Representatives
The Washington Union, however, shows that
this impression is not only erroneous, but that
they have yet to gain seven members over their
strength in the last House. The gain, too, is to
be made in the thirteen States yet to elect
which at the last Congressional elections return
ed iorty-seven Democrats to thirty three Opposi-
tion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25
Announcement.

Weare authorized to announce Hon. JOHN LETCH-
Err candidate for reelection to the Congress OF the
u States for the district composed OF the counties OF
Augusta, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Har-
dy, Pendleton and Highland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

REcoNcILIATIoN.-A letter from Washington
says: "The late visit Of the rowing diplomat
ist'-Cbevalier Wikof-appears to have been to
negotiate treaty between the New York Her
aid and the present administration and it al
so appears to have met with successful accom-
plishment. The special correspondents of that
Journal are now favored with di plomatc secrets
in advance of all others-the organ of the exec
utve not excepted. 1t will be also perceived
that that papelris fast becoming strong sup
porter of the policy Gas far as it is KNOWN of Mr.
buchanan and his Cabinet
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

~ Mr.. Peter Hanger, Of this county, has
purchased the farm of Mr.. John S. Kemper near
Brandy Station in Culpepper, for $4,000. The
tract contains about four hundred acres.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25
Moving to the West.

The propensity to emigrate is an epidemic
which prevails like many diseases to which the
human frame is subject. 1t seems to come round
periodically and being highly contagious spreads
from one to another until 4 vast region OF coun-
try is infected. We dread its return more than
measels or small pox. At present it is raging
throughout Western Virginia; many OF our
most valuable citizens have already been carried
off. and many more we fear are destined to fol-
low before the disease has run It's course. Ev-
cry day or two we hear Of some staunch farmer
or other who has determined to sell out and go
West. Such news always makes us sad. That
Young men should leave the paternal roof and
seek homes in distant lands is too much the Gus
tom of the country to excite remark or feeling;
but the removal of whole families causes blank
not easily filled. No matter how worthy may
be the newcomers, who buy up the lands
thrown into market; they have not the familiar
faces and old familiar names which we are ac-
customed to associate with the ownership ofour
native soil.
In many cases, no doubt, the welfare of indi-
viduals is promoted by emigrating to new coun-
tries where land is comparatively cheap. The
young and persons in Strengthened circumstances
often, perhaps generally, find it to their advan-
tage to emigrate; but not SO men who have ar
rived at middle age and are surrounded by the
comforts of life. True, more property may be
accumulated and more money made in the new
than in the old States but money is desirable
only for the good it accomplishes and the hap
piness it brings to the possessor 1t is OF no
use where mon cannot purchase with it what
thew most need and value, and we venture to
say that mere competency in the Valley OF
Virginia affords more real enjoyment than
thousands of dollars in the Western praries.-
We have fertile soil, convenient markets, q
healthy climate. schools and churches in abun-
dance, and an ample field for the exercise of ln-
dustry and enterprise. What more can men
want? Rumors come to US of fortunes real
lied in the West, but we hear little of the other
side of the story. No one tells of the disap-
pointments hardships, sickness and death which
await the emigrant. This wild desire for change
has now taken possession of the people of Ohio.
Many of them are borrowing money at ten per
cent, selling their homes, and abandoning lu-
crative situations. Some, says Cleveland pa,
per. will better their condition dollarwise, but
many are sowing seeds which will spring up
in the shape of vain regrets that they did not
''let we'll enough alone"
Multitudes of men are induced to emigrate
under the deusive expectation that they will
keep their children around them in their new
homes. We doubt if this cherished wish, for
which so much is sacrificed is ever fully real
lied. Families are broken mp and scattered as
much in the West as elsewhere. If not law
of nature it is the rule in this country, and old
folks had better remain in their present comfort
able homes and not enter upon wild goose
chase in pursuit of their children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

TIE HOG CHOLERA AcAIN.-The attention at
tracted to this subject threatens to elicit strange
disclosures A day or two since, we published
an extract from communication to Cincinnati
paper, asserting that "hog cholera" was the re-
suit of arsenic used at the distilleries the re-
fuse of which the rogs are fed Another cor
respondent writing to the Mexico, Missouri Led
ger, says:
There was an unprncipled man, who sold re-
ceipts or directions, to the distlleries through
the Madison, Indiana county, warranting, that
for every bushel of meal distilled, they should
have yield of FIVE gallons Of proof whiskey--
and as no bushel contains over two and half
gallons of proof whiskey, some .talse remedy had
mica or strichnine and tobacco juice, and those
poisonous substances being put in with the meal
when sop was let to the hogs-so powerful was
the poison, that every hog which got to the slop
died in an hour afterwards.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

THE BALTIMCRE CONFERENCE AND SLAVERY
This branch of the Christian Church has
heretofore been charged with entertaining views
inimcal to the South, but with what justice
may be learned from their action on the day of
their adjournment
On Tuesday last, the Revs. Isaac Gibson and
N. Wilson submitted the following resolutions:
Resolved, BY the Baltimore Conference, in
Conference assembled, that we highly deprecate
the agitation of the slavery question: which has
already resulted to the great detriment OF the
political and religious interests Of the country
Resolved That as heretofore we will oppose
with zeal any aggression which shall be attempt
ed by the abolition agitatons of the country.
The first resolution was adopted by vote of
210 to 4, and the second by 1917 to IA.