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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

A CRUEL AFFAIR-We are at q loss to know
why the laws Furnishing cruelty to animals are
not enforced against hQrse-raeing gentry. The
parties in sse following affair richly deserve to
be sent to the Pententiary. A despatch from
Albany, n Y, on the SOth ult says:
"Two sporting men of this city, Taylor and
Dalton, started on horses from the Exchange
this morning at five o'clock, for hundred mile
race without rest or food. The bets are 1880
a side. Whitlesboro, Oneida county, is the ter
mination of the race"
A second despatch says: "The horses in the
hundred mile race passed Fonda, forty-three
miles of the distance, at 9.15, A. N. Time ALI
minutes. Dalton horse slightly ahead.n
4 third: FThe horses arrived at Little Falls
at II minutes past 70, the Dalton horse little
ahead, but in bad condition. The general i'm
preston is that the Taylor horse will win the
race"
The last despatch, dated o'clock, P. NJ, OF
the same day, says: Taylor. the New Yorl
horse, is the winner of the one hundred milk
race. He arrived at Whitestown at $50 P. n.
making the distance in twelve hours and half
The Albany horse was quarter Of mile be
hindu
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

THE ATTORNEY GENERALsHIP.-Ast there Is @
dearth of candidates for this important and lu
crative Office and no one seems inclined to Offer
his services to the people as candidate. we
take leave to nominate the Virginia Bar, as found
in Livingston's last edition, beginning with
the letter A and ending with lizard: If amy OF
the very recent graduates object to the nonlina,
ton as behind the times in point OF Young A
America, we will take it as favor if they will
hand in their names to be added to the list
Any ambitious young man, who expects to take
out his license before the day OF election, may
hand us his address, and thus secure nomina.
ton, contingent upon his graduation.-Rich
Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
From EUROPE.

Nv the steamer Constitution we have Lordon
dates to the 18th ult. The political news is un-
important.
The Spanish Expedition against Mexico as
sumes more imposing aspect. General Pezue-
la has been spoken for the chief command.
The overland China mail had arrived at Lon.
don. Its advices confirm the telegraphc ac-
counts of the wholesale attempts at poisoning by
the bakers of Hong Kong. Several hundred
persons had been poisoned, but none fatally.
The proprietor of bakery was arrested on his
way to Macao, and was to be tried Immediately
at Hong Kong.
Large numbers OF war iunks were collecting
for the purpose of attacking Hong Kong and
some fears were entertained by the English on
account of the smaness of their land forces, and
an application was made on the Governor Gene
raj of India for regiment, which was refused.
The French ships were anchored ct the head OF
the bay of Hong Kong The American frigate
Levant was also in the harbor. The San Jacin-
to had proceeded to Linton, to look after some
war junks that had attempted to intercept the
American Lily.
The Chinese Commissioner Yeh had addressed
Commissioner Parker, asking why he has not
ordered the American ships and American sub
iects not to ntermeddle in the present troubles.
Mr.. Parker's reply was not known. =.
A Paris letter says that a French charge lett
Marseilles on the 18th for China with instruc-
tons to the Admiral of the French fleets in the
China seas to operate with the English forces
conformably to the arrangements concluded be-
tween the two Governments.
Russia was making preparations for decisive
campaign in the Caucasus. She has l0OooO
troops along the shores of the Caspian aid had
beside secured the active cooperation OF several
of the native Chiefs
LATER.-By the steamer Asia we have Liver
pool dates to the 21st ult. The English papers
are entirely filled with electioneering articles
Parliament would probably be discharged on
the following Monday.
The third meeting of the Neufohatel Confer
ence will beheld Immediately, favorable instruc-
tions having been received from Prussia A
conference of the Turkish Principalities will be
held in Paris probably in June.
Austria is reported to be on the point OF
breaking off diplomatic relations with Sardinia
and the Sandman Chambers have voted large
SUN for building fortiAiatlons
The Mexican Envoy had arrived at Madrid:
The British are having difficulty with Japan.
Two ships of war have occupied the port OF Ma
gasaki.
The Russian Minister at Constantinople had
demanded an explanation respecting q force oil
three hundred Poles fitted out by English SYM
pathizers and landed in Circassia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
Hon. A. III. III. Stuart.

1t will be recollected that numerously signed
petition was presented to this gentleman at the
March Court, requesting him to serve the people
of Augusta in the Senate of Virginia. We are
authorized to say that Mr.. Stuart will respond to
that call in person, at the April Court, when it
is anticipated that there will be very large
gathering of the people,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
For the .gn<.fufnr

Nessrs Editors BY the solicitation of MANY
friends We hope Doctor Robert Gamble will
consent to become candidate to represent the
county OF Augusta in the next Assembly of Vir.
ginia Doctor Gamble is gentleman of high
literary as well as political attachments, nurtnr.
ed in Whiggery, always opposing with ardor
and enthusiasm the fanaticsms of the unprin-
eipled politician. And though O retired man,
is nevertheless bright and glorious star in the
flag of Whiggery.
We have no besitancy in urging the claims of
our most excellent friends, as well deserving the
suffrages of the people of this portion Of the
our good old Commonwealth. We hope the
Doctor will accede. to this most cordial solcita-
ton Rv NV Vorrps
Spring Hill, April. 8. 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
Bear Hunting.

The Wytheville papers mentions that seven
bears have been killed there during the winter.
A correspondent informs us that in the Big Calf
Pasture Valley in this County, nine full grown
bears have been killed, and two cubs caught
Four of the males averaged weight of S25
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
Corporation Election.

The election of town officers takes place to-
day. There are some very valuable places to be
filed and we anticipate "immense excitement"
The people will vote for the following officers,
viz: Mayor, Sergeant, Commonwealth Attor-
ney, Commissioner of the Revenue, and eleven
Councilmen. VOTE EARLY!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

William A. Harris, of Mo-, has completed
his arrangements for becoming the editor and
proprietor of the Washington Union. to take eft
feet on the 18th inst. He was formerly rep.
resentative in Congress from Virginia, afterward
Minister to Buenos Ayres, and was favorably
known as the editor of the Constitution and
the Spectator formerly published in Washing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

Rich PIoKINGs.-Th Charlottesville Advocate
says: "The eagerness with which the Attor-
neyshp is sought by SO many leading democrats
must appear little strange to those who i'm
agine the salary to be only $500 or $4,000. The
secret is to be found however in the fact that
the Selden & Withers' Indebtedness to the State,
reaching over 100000, is about to be paid, and
upon that sum the Attorney General is allowed
a commission of per cent for collecting, mex.
ing in the aggregate over $4,000 for two years
salary. We hope to see an exciting and rich
race for the Office The Advocate predicts that
Gov. Wise will appoint J. r. Tucker, Lieut.:
Gov, in order to get him out of the way OF
Lyons, who is candidate for Attorney General.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
A Prediction.

We heard an old clerk of the weather predict
recently that we would yethave "three tracking
SHOWS" before the final breaking up of the
weather-one of which was to fall on Easter
Sunday. Persons who are short of fuel should
be careful, therefore, to repenish their wood
piles by Saturday evening next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

The Washington Union makes on official an
nouncement of the appointment of Hon. John
Appleton, of Maine, as Assistant Secretary of
State, vice Mr. j. A. Thomas. the late efficient
incumbent, resigned. Mr.. Appleton also an
nounces his withdrawal from the editorship of
the Union, having been moved thereto by the
delicate state of his health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

The Democratic canvassers in the town OF
Gloucester, R. l., struck the names OF the color
ed voters in that town from the lists before the
election on Wednesday, alleging that they were
justified in this outrageous conduct by the de-
cison in the case Of bred Scott, The Proyl-
dence Journal ntimates that legal proceedings
will be commenced against them.-BOst0n Jour-
aoI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
IApyRRr1sRnpNrl

ADVERTISEMENT.
DO not neglect Cough, however slight, it is
hardly excusable, when q simple remedy like
Wistar's Wild Cherry Balsam is within your
reach. This is in nearly all cases effectual. No
family should be without it.
April 8, 1s57.-ltl
ADVERTISEMENT.
What wiUcure my Chil6lainsi-Perry Davis
Vegetable Pain Killer will do it. 1t is also the
best medicine for sprsins, bruises, rheumatism,
cramps in the limbs or stomach. 1t is, in short,
a medicine no family should be without.
April 1.-2ws]
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

An election was held in Rhode Island on the
1s inst, land resulted in favor of the Republicans.
They elected the Governor, both members of
Congress and nearly all the members of the Leg
islature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

From N1oARAaUA,-The news from Nicaragua
is favorable to Walker so far as it may be de-
pended upon. It is to the effect, that ex-Presi'
dent Rivas had been assassnated at Leon, thai
there has been battle at Riyas between Walker
and the Costa Rcans in which Walker gained
the advantage, and that the position OF Walk
ers forces on the San Juan River, under Col
Lockridge, remains the same gs at the last ad-
VICES. The following is the account given Of
Walkers battles
Gen. Walker with 400 men attacked the allies
at St. George, gained the plaza, and, burnt the
important part of the town. He then retreated
to Rivas, which Chamorro, at the head of 1000
men, had, in the meanwhile, attacked but had
been repulsed with great slaughter by Gen.
Henningsen. Walker lNst Demonstrating, and
they were consequently placed between two fires,
and suffered immensely. Their own account says
that their loss was 1927 killed and over 800
wounded, while Walker estimates their loss at
GOO killed and 500 wounded. He states his own
loss at two killed, and twenty-one wounded
Walker had all the dead bodies buried. GEL,
Lookridge, on the San Juan River, had received
another strong renforment of Texans, with a
large quantity of provisions and ammunition
This command garrisoned the only two com
munications, by water, with Costa RIGA.
A report was brought by some of the passen-
gers of the Texas, that the Costa IRIicar Gene,
raj, Canas, had aAopa so@e inteatloh Of uniting
with Walker, and that he had been arrested by
the Costa Ricans. All these accounts are from
fillibuster sources, and experience has shown
that they are not to be relied upon for stating
''tho truth, the whole truth, and nothing else
but the truth" Probably the next arrival will
dissipate much of the apparent success which
this news attributes to Walkers forces. There
is no confirmation, as yet, of the reported parti.
ton of Nicaragua, by the other Central Ameri.
can Republics, announced in private letters BY
tile last advlOes,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
Telegraph to stanton.

We understand that the Stock of the Rich
mond, Charlottesville and staunton Telegraph
Company has so far been taken as to insure the
success of the enterprise. Wemay expect, there
fore, to be in communication with the Metropo-
lis of the State before many months have e.
1aDsed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
Important to Travellers.

See the advertisement of L. thinner, in anoth-
err column. He offers great inducements to per-
sons who contemplate emigration to any Of the
Western States or Territories. Further infor-
nation may be had by reference to his bills
which can be found at this Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

PASTORAL GALL AooEpTED.-The congregation
of the Central Presbyterian Church, Baltimore,
some months ago, made call for the Rev. DR..
Smith, lately of Staunton, which was not aceep-
ted on account of his relations with Union The
illogical Seminary, in which he filed profess
sor's chair. Since then. matters have taken q
favorable turn and the congregation renewing
the call, it has been accepted, and we learn from
the Patriot that DR.. Smith will enter upon his
duties in May, but will occasionally occupy the
pulpit previous to that time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
Gas.

a poll will be opened to-day, submitting the
question to the qualified voters of the town,
whether or not, sum, not exceeding twenty
five thousand dollars, shall be expended for
lighting the town with gas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
EXPLANATORY.

We commenced striking off our paper at the
usual time this week, but finding that one of the
rollers was not in working order, we were COM
PEELED to stop and make a new one. This will
account for the delay in the issuing of the paper
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

II is said that even the free State men in
Kansas, who voted for the Topeka constitution,
not only declared against negro suffrage, but
positively and directly for the exclusion OF free
negroes from Kansas, on the ground that they
are not citizens of the United States-the black
republicans Of that State affirming in advance
the doctrine of the Supreme Court the United
States on this subject.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
Conservation.

The new Episcopal Church in this place will
be consecrated to-day "wednesday by Bishop
Johns, Religious services will be held every
day during the remainder of the week, and the
rite of confirmation performed on Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
American Agriculturalist.

We have received several numbers of this
publication. They are well printed, and con-
tam large amount of matter, useful aud inter
esting to farmers. The subscription price ($D
is certainly low. See advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

OUR RELATIONS WITH OHlNA.-lI appears "
be an admitted fact that the British and French
Ministers at Washington have been urgent II
their efforts to induce our Government to Jo1
with their own IN the measures to be adopted
towards China. Lord Palmerston's announce
ment In Parliament that the action otthe British
authorities had been approved both at Paris and
Washington, and that France and the United
States would unite in the further measures to be
pursued, was no doubt based upon the qualified
sanction that DIR. Parker, the United States
Minister to China, did give to the action OF the
British officials, and the hope that this sanction
would be approved by the Administration. The
whole matter, it is stated, was brought to the
notice of the late Administration, by Count Sar'
tiges, two or three weeks before its exodus, who
claimed CO. operation on our part upon the
ground that France had concurred in adopting
the principles of maritime law announced by
Mr. Marcy, and by asserting also that DR.. Park,
or had given assurance to the Ministers OF For
eign Affairs, in France and England, of sympa'
thetic and harmonious assistance. These views
were answered with evidence which convinced
Count Sartges that the representations concern.
ing Parker's promises in London and Paris were
exaggerated, and finally by refusal OF the AID
ministration to depart from the attitude of neu-
trality which forms an important part of our
foreign policy. The outrage upon our flag was
promptly punished at the time,and subsequent
apology obtained from the Government of Can
ton. There our interference ended, under the
rule of conduct laid down by the Administration
The renewed urgency of the British and French
Ministers has brought the subject before the
present Administration and upon full considera.
ton of all the facts, and after much deliberaton
in Cabinet, the President has finally decided to
sustain the position taken by Mr.. Marcy, to re.
fuse the appointment of special commissioner
to decline any entangling alliance with England
and France in their policy, and to maintain an
entire neutrality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

THE VIRGINIA "SEARoH LAVA special
committee of the Massachusetts, Legislature have
presented report on the petition of Levi Baker
for on appropriation to test the Ssearch laws OF
Virginia, and recommend the passage OF a re-
solve appropriatng $9l. 900 to enable Levi Ba-
ker, of Yarmouth, to test before the Supreme
Court of the United States the unconstitutional
ity Of an act of the Legislature of Virginia, pass
ed March II, 1856, entitled San act providing
additional protection of slave property of citi-
zans
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

A man named Harlow, acting as temporary
Waterman ct the Railroad Bridge across Moore's
creek, mile below Town, fell from the Bridge
on Sunday last and was instantly killed. The
Ooroner's jury ascertained that the deceased had
been drinking, and whilst in liquor attempted
to cross over on the Bridge but unfortunately
fell The unfortunate man was advanced in
years and leaves a large family and children
Charlottesville Adrocate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
Newspaper Sale.

The Petersburg lntelligencer newspaper es-
Establishment has been purchased by Mr.. James
Mcdonald, late editor of the Lynchburg Yir-
oiniau. and Mr.. Page Of Charlotte.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

A. l. Harrison, son of the Hon. John Scott
Harrison, and grand son of the late Gen. Har-
rison, has been appointed second lieutenant in
the 9Th regiment U. S. Infantry. The appoint
ment was one Of President Pierce's last official
acts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

Timothy Rives, Esq., of Prince George county,
has been appointed Collector of Customs for the
Port of Petersburg, vice Mr.. Andrew d. Banks,
resigned, to take effect on the LIST of June.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

The annual municipal election took place in
Richmond on the 1st inst, and Joseph Mayo
was reelected Mayor,and R. T. Daniel Prosecut-
ing ATTORNEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
THE SECRETARY OF WAR AND GEN. ScorT.-A
WASHINGTON letter saws.


Washington letter says;
Gen. Scott will return to New York, where
headquarters are to be retained, as during the
last four years. But in order that the Secretary
of War may have the benefit of his experience
and tact, in directing the active policy Of the
Department, the General will visit Washington
monthly hereafter, for the purpose of confer
ence The father of Mr.. Floyd, and many Of
his nearest kindred, among the eminent men o.
Virginia in the past generation, were the devot
ed personal friends of Gen. Scott, and however
they may differ upon political topics, the Secre'
tary brings with him sort of flial and tradi
tiona esteem for the old soldier, who has con-
ferred so much glory ON the native State of both,
and reflected honor on the national name over
the civilized world. The country will be graft
fed to know, that between the War Department
and its FIRST General, the most friendly relations
exist, and are likely to be cultivated by both.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08
Announcement.

We are authorized to announce Hon. JOHN LEI ~ ~
Err candidate for reelection to the Congress o. s
o. States for tho district composed of the counties O
Augusta, RocIbyidge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, har-
DIV, Pendeton and Highland
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

Fleming B. Miller has been re-appointed Dis
trict Attorney for the Western District OF Vir-
ginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

Entail NOTICE.-WM. CHAPMAN has re.
~ moved TO Staunton. He will be found at DR.. AR
THUR nro Sie aI engaged in the country.
Stsunton, A pril 8, 1s57.-H
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-08

TIE WAR IN CmNA.-We are 700 iar Ieuo.
ed from the scene of hostilities, and our KnoWi-
edge Of what has transpired there is altogether
too limited, to be able to say which party Is IN
the wrong in the present controversy. owe-
dish built vessel, with Chinese crew from Hong
Kong, sailing under English colors and com
manded 10y an English captain, Is seized Dy the
Chinese authorities and those on board OF her
matreated. Inadequate redress is afforded to
the British Admiral who protests against the
act as violation of treaty stipulatlons' ana ne
accordingly sails up the Canton river ana In
stucts The people of Canton in the philosophy Of
proiectiles by throwing shells into that ancient
city. How far the Hong-Kong merchantmen
was protected by the British flag, and to what
extent Sir John Bowring was Justified IN order
ing the bombardment, we cannot tell put IL IS
undenable that the interests OF mankind demand
protection to Western commerce in the Chlnese
seas, and that the barbarans OF the Middle hlng,
dom are reckless in their behavior towards all
representatives of the European races. II IN ac-
cordance with the well-settled principles OF IN
ternational law, China cannot be coerced to open
her ports to the world and give ventilation TO
her long stihed system of society, she should az
least be caught to respect the citizen OF other
countries and to keep her faith with the for
eigner. 80,
The Chinese government has issued pro-
clamation commanding the people to STAY the
English wherever they meet with them; Inc
following is an extract from letter dated Can
ton, Jan. -: ~
0The fire lasted about twenty-four hours. The
admiral has written for about 5000 men from
India we also expect 500 men from Singapore.
We have not vet heard what effect these pro-
oeedings have had on the Chinese garrison the
extraordinary thing is, that what we do here
does not in the least affect the other ports OF
China with which we trade. All accounts SHOW,
that they are quite Indifferent to this place, aud
rather glad than otherwise that the CANTONESE re-
whom they bate-are getting touched up The
SO. called rebels are quite close to US, and made
oyertures to us to become our allies, but as the
general impression is that they are only band
of thieves, we have not entertained their ad-
vances, or listened to them in any way. It is
extraordinary that the constant pressure does
not make the Chinese governor give in, 9s these
rebels are playing the deyil with the whole of
the Observation-Disclosures and destroying vii
lagos in every direction"