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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

TIE VIRGINIA SEARCH LAVA resolution has
been passed by the Massachusetts Senate, appro-
priating $1,000 to test the constitutionaity of
the law of Virginia providing for a search of all
vessels leaving the ports of that State in order
to prevent the escape of fugitive slaves by sea.
A case has occurred under this law which offers
q fair chance for bringing its merits before le
gal tribunal. Capt. Baker, of Massachusetts, has
pursued the occupation OF a coaster between VA
rious Northern ports and the ports of Virginia
for twenty-five years past. On the 1st of Au-
gust last his schooner sailed from Norfolk, with
q cargo OF corn and fruit, for New Bedford. No
one appeared TO inspect the vessel, and the Cap
tain did not suppose that he was required to
hunt up the officer When the schooner return
ed to Norfolk, however, she was seized for an
alleged violation of the Virginia law in her de-
parture without the certificate of Inspection
The Captain determined to test the validity of
the law, and the Legislature of Massachusetts, US
stated, has appropriated $1,000 to pay the costs
of suit.
The act complained of was passed by the Leg
ilature OF Virginia in the year 1856, and in its
caption the object of the law is stated to he to
provide additional protection for the slave pro-
perty of the citizens of Virginia 1t DEGREES
that no vessel owned in whole or in part by any
citizen or resident of another State, and bound
to any port north of the Capes of Virginia, shall
depart without undergoing an inspection, and
receiving certificate to that effect. under pen
atty of $780, Pending any suit for the recovery
of the penalty the vessel shall not leave the State
until bond be given in the penalty of 81 900 for
the payment of the forfeit or fine, together with
the costs and expenses incurred in enforcing it :;
in default of such bond the vessel is held liable.
Under the operation of this law every vessel
bound for Northern port must pay five dollars
for being inspected and the inspection must be
certified to, and certificate can only be pro
cured on payment of the tax mentioned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

CONSTITUTIONAL AMEyDMEN1s.-The people OF
Massachusetts lately voted on amendments to
the State Constitution proposed by the Legsla-
tpre, and adopted the following BY, a large ma
jority That every voter shall be able to read
the Constitution in the English language, and
to write his own name 80 tfffai<
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

The Spectator is emphatcally the paper for
business men and ADVERTISERS The union Of the lists
Of the two papers gives TO it circulation unrivaled
by any paper in the interior of Virginia. See terms
of advertising in another column which will in all ca
ses be strictly adhered to- except when the cash is
paid, when liberal discount will be made, All char
es for advertising and job work due when the work is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

The Anti-rent difficulties in Rennsselaer CO..
Y. Y. are reviving. Several meetings have
been held.and the tenants do not propose to pay
rent until the Court Of Appeals decides whether
the agents of the PATRONS have good titles to
the lands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

CENTRAL RAILROAD BoNDs.-The Richmond
Dispatch states that the President of this com
panv has succeeded in negotiating n sale OF
the whole of the bonds of their last mortgage
now in the Companys hands, at S75. This fur
nishes the Company with means to carry on
their work to Jackson's river, which is expect
ed to be done by the lat of July.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

ANOTHER CANDIDATE.-Col. John Willis of
Orange, has announced himself candidate for
Congress in opposition to Ex-Gov. Smith. He
is a Democrat, and will he supported by the
"Convention Democrats" who are disafiected
with the Ex- Governor. Mr.. Snowden is the
distribution candidate 80 l.I. -!irt i+ti ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

The depression in business in New York is
loudly complained of by the shipping interests.
1t is estimated that vessels to the value oftwen-
ty-ive millions of dollars areilying in NewlGork
harbor, most of them without employment, and
those that have found something to do, have ac-
cepted it at rates rninous low.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

TENNESSEE ON DIsTRBUTIoN.-Ih American
party Of Tennessee have nominated Robert ii.
Patton, Esq, as their candidate for Governor at
the approaching election. The Convention also
adoptcd resolutions in favor of distribution
Thus State after State is moving on this impor-
tant question. ...... ..t .| 4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

SCARCITY ~ TEyYEssEE.-Tn the eastern d.
vision Of Tennessee, the scarcity offood for man
and beast is absolutely distressing at present,
and promising to become worse The farmers
have no corn or rough teed. the hogs have per-
ished from starvation, and the cattle are dying
rnr1idlr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13
Telegraph.

We learn from the Richmond Dispatch that
the contractors have commenced laying down
the posts for the telegraph line between Rich
mond and Staunt0n.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13
RcckbriIoe,

The Wings and Americans of Rockbrdge held
meeting on the 4th inst. land nominated Messrs.
James d. Davidson and Francis 7. Anderson for
the House of Delegates. ..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13
Announcements.

Weare authorized TO announce Hon. JOHN LETCH-
Err candidate for reelection to the Congress Of the
IT, States for the district composed Of the counties OF
Augusta, Rockbridge Rockingham, Shenandoah, Har-
DIV Pendleton and Highland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

FEARrULLY NARROW EscAPE.-The Wednes-
DAYS passenger train from Richmond narrowly
esconed an awful fate at the Iron Bridge over
Moore's Greek. a mile below charlottesville, Va.
lust as it was getting on the trestle work, one
IS tho ana;ne Wheels broke from its axle, and
letting the engine down on that side, caused the
e sriue tender and baggage car to leave the
traet and which jumping over the sis were
o Ca"T arrested by the cowcatcher being caught
between two heavy sills Just as the engine was
dGauT la of ort v e e' The cars
NAMED mon the track. The greater part of the
ennine hung sideways over the outer portion OF
the bridge. Not a soul was injured in the
slightest degree, though all were terribly alarm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

The Rockingham Register says We are
pleased to announce that the SMALLPOX has al
most entirely disappeared from amongst US
There is but one case in Harrisonburg. negro
boy, at the hospital, who is nearly we'll ..at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

IMPERIAL Hun .ITY.-On the 9th ult. the cere-
monv of "washing of feet took place at the Aus
trian court Anime in the morning twenty-four
old people twelve men and as many women
who were dressed in the ancient German cos
time were conducted to the 'Ilall of Cere-
mony'' of the palace At ten the Emperor per-
formed the ceremony of washing the feet on the
above mentioned twelve old men, and the En-
press ON the women. His majesty received from
The hands of Lord Stewart gilt ewer,and pour
ed from it few drops of water on one of the
feet of each of the men. After towel had been
PRESSED once or twice on each of the wetted
Iceland little bag containing thirty-iWo greats
had been hung round the necEs OF the oid people,
the ceremony was at an end. Her majesty, who
was attended by her Lord Stewart, acted exact
" in the same way as her imperial consort.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13
Settle Yn-Settie I'm.

The accounts of the laie firm of j. A. & L. Waddell
IT, are now ready for settlement, and those whom we
have long INDUCED are earnestly requested to pay up
promptly-before somebody gets latter them with q
long pole -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13
A UCrION SALE OF ALL SORTS OF

A UCTION SALE OF ALL SORTS OF
N GOODS, WARES AND MERCHANDlSE.-As
trustee of Accord Il Shelly will commence selling, at
the auction room of Turk Cushing, in Staunton, on
Wednesday eyening,Me 1911 inst: lat O'clock, great
tcles generally as 60 to make up good country as
sortIlent. -
The sale will be continued from time to time until
finished Many articles, such as Scythes, Cutting
Knives, Shoyels, &c., in demand among farmers, VIII
be sold on the first day of the May Court.
j. ID. IMB0DEN, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13
To POSim asters.

Postmasters are requested TO inform us promptly
if any of the subscribers to this paper refuse to take
from the Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13
, RETIRED PHYSICIAN, whose sands

A RETIRED I'll SICIAN, whose SANDS
I N OF life have nearly run out, discovered while
in ihe East Indies. certain cure for Consumption
/ Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs Colds and General De-
| bllity. The remedy was discovered by him when
! his only child, daughter, was given up TO die
Wishing to do as much good possible be will send
to such of his afflicted fellow beings as request it, this
recipe with full and explicit directions for making it
up, and successfully using 1t. He requires each APP
plicant to enclose him shIl!iIg-three cents to
be returned as postage on the recipe, and the re-
mander to be applied TO the payment of this adyer- ]
tisement Address DIR. II. JAMES,
No 10 Grand ST., Jersey City, NJ j. !
NJ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

Tie Rev. JOHN A. Collins, one OF the most a.
bic and popular of the Methodist Episcopal cler-
gy, died in Baltimore last week, of pneumonia,
in the 57th year of his age. ,,.t.,s5s r-.tt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

The use Of Strychnine in the marnlqct1re OF
Whiskey is henceforth to bepunished as felony
in Ohio. By means of this drug, USED IN con-
nection with tobacco, sharp distiliers were max
inc five gallons of whiskey from oushei OF gram
whereas the quantity obtained by the old pro-
oese WAS but half so mucb ...- bod !l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

THE BURDELL MURDER TRIAL.-The trial of
Mrs. Cunningham, indicted, with j. J. Eckel for
the murder of DR.. Burdel, was commenced in
New York city, on Monday, the 4th, before Judge
Davies. The usual difficulty of getting jury
was experienced, and the day was spent in chal
longing jurors A full panel, however, was OBJ
tanned and sworn. Mr.. Hall, the District At
torney, made searching speech in opening the
case. which convinced the audience that he at
least was convinced of the guilt Of the accused.
The opinion prevailed that the evidence was not
sufficient to convict.
The trial of Mrs. Cunningham came to con-
clusion on Saturday evening, and resulted in
verdict of acquittal. The Attorney General eX-
hausted himself in heaping accusations on the
accused in his opening speech, which he proved
nnable TO sabstantiate Much of what has been
regarded as the strongest evidence was not pro
duced at the trial. Ecke was released on his
own recognizance. Thus ends the great Bur
dell murder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

A discussion took place at Winchester on the
4th inst, between Messrs. Faulkner and Lucas,
competing candidates for Congress in that Dis
trict ----- -------..-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-13

NTOTiCE.-Pels indebted to the late julia \.
~ Sharp, are reutested 10 make prompt paymeni,or
other satisfactory arrangement; otherwise, acting as
fducary. shalt be compelled 70 do my dnly as the
law provides. JOHN d. DAY pSoN,
Nav IL. lS57-ot ADMINISTRATOR, &c.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-06-12
PecI,a Cement Drnin Pipes.
A Card 10 1he Ladiea


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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-06-12
PAUL PRY.
Now Publicntlonn.

BOAT LIFE IN EGYPr AND NUBIA BY William
c. Prime. New York; Harper & Brothers,
Mr.. Prime, whose handsome volume of FIVE
hundred pages is now before us, has already be
come endeared to many readers by the beautiful
and touching scenes he has depicted in his previ-
Vious volumes, "The Old House by the River"
and "Later Years, which have long held an hon
ored place in our library. Mr. Prime is also the
author of the entertaining "owl Creek Letters"
which at one time enriched the columns of the
New York Journal Of Commerce. The author
has endued his BOAT Lille" with that same charm
of interest which encircles everything his pen
dwells upon and those who have read with de-
light his sketches Of wandering through forests
aud by the riverside in this country will find no
less qualification in floating with him through
the land of the Pharaohs. The work, which is
dedicated "to our beloved brother, who, while we
lay sleeping in the valley on this side of Jordan,
passed over the river into the city of our God,',
and contains many real embellishments, may be
procured at 2. Baker & Co.'s.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-06-12

The CONFLICT OF JURISDICTION IN OHIo.-
The case of the State against the United
States authorities, came up in the United
States Court, at Cincinnati, on Wednesday
morning Mr.. Mason, for the defence, read
several afidavits, the general purport of
which was that in the recent troubles the
first discharge of firearms came from the
United States Marshal's party, and that they
were very violent in their manner, treating
the prisoners they had in charge very harshly.
The dispositions of several ladies, agreeing
with the foregoing, were also real. Sheriff
Layton's family physician deposed that he was
lying seriously i'll, in consequence Of the
treatment he received, aud that probably he
would never fully recover. Another aflida-
Wit stated that the United States Marshaps
men were generally armed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-06-12
a WuA1r sH1P srRuok nr A W.nnn 60.

A WHALE SHIP STRUCK BY WATER SPoUT.
Capt. Turner, of the whale ship Monte.
yuma, at New Bedford, reports as follows:
son the Both of April last in latitude 2s
80 s., longitude 35 W., was struck suddenlv
by a water spout, which carried AWAY the
foremost one foot below the upper deck fore
topmast, fore top gallant mast. The sails
and rigging were saved, but the spars were so
badly broken as to be useless. The shin was
driven under so violently by the head that
for few minutes it was thought she would
go down. A jury mast was afterwards fixed
and rugged in place of the foremost. and
the ship was enabled to sail home without
further detention The clipper ship Blne
Jacket, Of London, from the West Indies. for
Calcutta, which was in company at the time.
under easy sail, felt no effect from this singu.
lar phenomenon"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-06-12

HE CASE OF Mr.. CRAwFoRD. The latest
reliable accounts from Mr.. Ora 9ford are re-
oeiyed by private letters from the artists
friends ii London. He has placed himself in
the hands of the surgical fraternity of that
city, who at present are occupied in expert
mentlng upon him without any definite re-
suits. Under the influence of anaesthetical
agents, they have entirely removed the eye,
which had begun to protrude frightfully on
the cheek under which the disease had To-
Gated, and corrosive plasters are being used to
eat out the roots of the cancer, and by pos
sibilitY save his life.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-06-12

The Cinclnpati Gazette says: "Chris-
topher Noble chung on the rear portion of a
car on the Great Western railroad on the Cd
instant, in such manner as to be concealed
from sight, and, while the train was going at
full speed, let go his hold and got off, intend :
ing to proceed to his house close by, The
consequence may be anticipated. He fell on
his head the momentum OF the train threw
him seven feet in the air, and on reaching the
ground he was thrown up a second time the
body was then hurled a distance of forty one
feet from the spot where he first fell, and he
was picked up dead"
At the Annual Commencement at
Brown University, Providence, Or. ~, ad-
dresses will be delivered by Hon. S. s. Cox,
Wendell Phillips and Rev. w. S. Plum.
mer, ID. d., and poem will be read by Rev.
.. Dryden Phelps. The annual convention
Of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Society will be
holden there, and an Grafton delivered by
Rev. 5. Atwood, and poem delivered by e..
II. Parker. The commencement exercises
begin on Tuesday, Sept. /.
A fine little girl, living in Williams
burg, Long Island, swallowed one OF the new
cents on Monday last to the great dismay Of
the parents. Suitable remedies brought the
coin to daylight Just fourteen hours afterward.
Another child, in the same city, swallowed
one about week since, and all emetics and
purgatves have proved useless. The child
suffers terribly from giddiness and irntability.
Bad plaything for children, this new cent.
A poor sailor, wrecked on an unknown
coast, wandered about in momentary expecta-
ton of being seized by sayages, when hesud-
denly came in sight Of gallows. "Ah,"
SAID he, "thank God I'm in a Christian coun-
try"
1t appears by the census of Ireland
that the old lrish language is going out Of use.
Less THAI five hundredths of the people are
ignorant of English, and not one. fourth of
the whole can speak the original Irish.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-06-12
rho stn,s ConreutLs.,,

The time assigned for the meeting OF the ap'
proaching Republican State Convention, is near
At hand. Meetings for the choice of delegates
should be held as soon as may be. and great
mains should be taken to secure delegates of the
right stamp, representing.tke people, irrespective
of former political associations, who are willing
to renounce at once and forever all other party
affiliations, and cooperate in the future for the
advancement of the Republican cause, If thers
is any other body of men who have not heretofore
acted with US, and wish hereafter to identify
themselyes with the great freedom movement, by
putting the anti-slavery issue first and foremost,
and as the only test Of party membership, let
them come into our meetings and participate in
the selection of delegates to the Convention OF
the 24th. But we do not want those who still
maintain fidelity to another organization, to min
ole in the deliberations of our caucuses or con
yentions OF as outsiders to presume to dictate to
us in any manner as to our course, or to attempt
the game of barter, sale, or decker in the ar
rangement of any of the offices.
The towns should see to it, in their primary
meetings, that Republicans of the true and tried
stamp are selected to represent them in the Con.
VentiOn. aInOOSB uOHS wiz hOAu iSAto"ShiP WIN
any other party, or who are not known to be
right on the great issues of the day. Make such
a discrimination in the choice of your represent
atiyes in the Convention, that if it shall, unfor-
tunately-which result we shall do our best to
assist in preyenting-put up candidate of doubt
full or not sufficiently known antecedents, it may
put him on such platform that there can be no
mistsking his future course, if he shall acceptthe
nomination upon it and if the nominee do not
endorse the platform with his acceptance of the
post assigned him, he can claim no support from
those participating in his nomination.
AS to the matter of candidates, there are many
who would carry our standard through the con-
fict With admirable credit to the cause, and to
sure and certain victory, whatever may be the
course Of either wing of the so-called "Ameri-
cans Gardner or anti Gardner, or of The nation
al q Democracy" Plunkett or anti-Plunkett.
We have no particular personal preferences, but
we do demand that the Gubernatorial nominee
shall be fair and full representative of the pro-
gressipe element of the party-straight, decided,
and liberal in his views on all important questions
and neither fOgyish on the one hand, nor ishy on
the other. Such an one we shall exert our ut
most to have nominated on the oath, and would
call upon the country towns to second us in our
exertions for that end.