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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

The Directory of the Clay Monument Assoca-
ton, at Lexington, Ky, has at last selected a
design for the national monument to be erected
in the cemetery near that place, over the remains
of Henry Clay. The height of the column, to-
gether with the base or sarcophagus, is to be one
hundred and nineteen feet,and upon the summit
there will be placed colossal statue of the de-
parted statesman. The association have decided
to construct this monument of Kentucky stone,
the magnesia limestone, which is said to be as
indestructible as Egyptian granite. 1t is de-
signed to lay the corner stone on the 18th of
April, Henry Clay's birthday. The Observer
and Reporter says that Edward Everett will de-
liver an address upon the occasion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

PRorEoToRATE OVER MExIco.-Ihe Prensa,
published at Havana, announces the arrival IN
that city of the Mexican general, d.. Joaquin
Rangel, who, it says, is on his way hitler with
the project of protectorate of the United States
over the Mexican nation; the realization OF
which, the Prensa thinks, would be death-blow
to the Mexican republic. Gen. Rangel will re-
main in Havana but a few days longer, when he
will proceed directly to the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

An order has been received at the New York
Navy Yard to send detachment of marines to
Washington. Similar orders have also, it is sta
ted, been sent to the Brooklyn, Boston, and
Norfolk Yards, the object being to have corps
of three hundred men from the marines at the
of the President elect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

TIE BRITISH CoNsuL-A petition is in circn
lation among the New York merchants, request
inc the President of the United States to recog
nize Anthony Barclay, Esq, as Consul OF he
Britannia Majesty at that port. 1t represents
that such an act would crafty the mercantile
community, and there is no doubt that 1t woul(
he viewed in England as an expression OF goot
will, and as maniiesting anew our desire to pro
mote friendly relations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

A HoRRID MURDER IN lowA.-A Mr.. kellogg
of Delaware county, Iowa, was most brutaIy
murdered by his wife, in the night of January
9. 1t seems they had lived very unhappily to-
gether for some time. ard at the time of the
murder occupied different beds. The heads of
the beds were at some distance from the WALL
and she during his sleep, deliberately chopped
his head with an axe in o most frighttul man
ner One blow inflicted deep wound directly
into the brain over the left eye, extending to the
top of the head. Two Others Were on the right
of the skull, causing immediate insensibility,
though he retained life for about IS hours The
circumstances are rendered more painful by the
fact that the woman expected hourly to assume
the new relation Of mother, which has since
TRANSFERRED.
TELEGRAPH TO THE PAClFIC.-Tbe United
States Senate has passed bill to aid in the con-
struction of telegraph from the Atlantic States
to California. The starting point is to be the
seat of Government, and the terminus at San
Francisco and the Post Master General is au-
thorized to enter into 4 contract for that pur-
pose. The contracting parties are upon the
completion of the line, to be paid an annual COM
pensation not exceeding thirty thousand dollars
for ten years and be entitled to use, during that
time, any uoccupied lands on the route which
NAV be necessary. The Postmaster General is
10 establish tariff of rates which may be raised
from time to time rs he shall think proper
The Government will have priority over indi-
vidual messages, and the Company will receive
no pay for time when the line is not in opera.
tion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

"HoNEsTY" OF TIE N Y. HERALD.-Hudson,
the money writer of the Herald, swore in the
Superior Court of New York last week, in the
case of Bonner against the Potos and Missouri
lead company tor salary. that he had written an
article in the Herald, in favor of the company,
and stating it had declared dividend of -
per cent, although knowing at the time that the
company had never been legally organized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

DEER KII1ING.-We see accounts in the State
papers of deer killing This is prohibited by a
law of Virginia which provides that no deer
shall be killed from the 18th of January to the
10Th of July in each year. The fine for the VIC
lation of this law is so, one-half to go to the
informer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

A correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer
proposes, if consonant to his own feelings, that
the State of Virginia raise, by individual sub
scription, sum sufficient to purchase a South
ern home ard present to President Pierce, as q
substantial approval Of his administration of the
government To put the ball in motion, the
correspondent promises to pay one hundred dol
larAso soon as the necessary amount subscribed,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

A FATAL DFFICULTY BETWEEN TWO DEAF
MUTEs.-We learn from the Raleigh On. O.
Standard that ON Monday last, the Esd, at
the institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the
Blind in that city, boy about 10 years Of age,
named Harrell, pupil in the deaf and dumb
department, was killed in sudden alteration,
by another pupil, William Keek. The alterca-
ton took place little after dark, in the common
study room, and in the presence of number of
witnesses. Blows were exchanged by the par
ties several times. Keek is powerful young
man, and Harrell was comparatively feeble
His death was immediate, aud seemed to result
from the blows inflicted by the fist of his adver-
sary. A few moments before, the parties were
apparently on friendly terms. The matter was,
we learn, investigated on Tuesday
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

The jamestown Society of Washington city
have resolved to celebrate the 18th of May, on
the spot where the first settlement was made
All the pecuniary arrangements are being made,
and it is hoped to have the cooperation of the
citizens of Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk, Ports
mouth. Petersburg, &C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04
MIR. JOHN G.. FULKS-Sir:-Tak

Nl that, Thursday, tie End Of dpril, 1857, at
the Office of j. d. Pratt in the city of Baltimore be-
tween the hours of o'clock, AM, and O'Clock F.
NJ, of the same day, shall proceed to take the dep.
osiiions of James c. Maupin and others which depo.
sitions, when TAKEN shall offer as evidence on The
trial of cause Of Attachment, now pending in the
County Court of Augusta in which We are Plaintiffs
and YOU and others are Defendants, when and where
you can attend in person or by Attorney, may best
suit your convenience. II, from any cause, however
the said dispositions should not be completed ON the
day above named the taking of the same will be con-
tnued from day day, between the hours above NAM
ed, unrl finished. Yours, &C..
HURST & BERRY,
By Heir Attorney Breeze .johnsoa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

From EURopE.--By the arrival Of the Niagara
at Halifax, on Saturday morning, we have three
days later intelligence than that brought by the
Indian The rumors of peace between England
and Persia continue to occupy public attention,
and appear to acquire consistency from the fact
that it is confidently stated no more troops will
be sent thither. But the principle feature of the
political news is the prospect of further Europe
an difficulties, growing ont of the interminable
question of the Principaities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04
For tie Spectator

Nessrs Editors Il ask permission to nomi-
nate through your columns, John McCue, Esq,
for State Senator from Augusta county. Mr.
McCue is too well known to require word to
be said as to his qualifications for the place. |
nominate him without his knowledge hoping
the people will force him to serve. CITIZEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04
ADVERTISEMENT.

Passing Counterfeit Noney.-No law in a.
merica is more strictly enforced than that against
passing counterfeit money, yet some otherwise
respectable dealers sell worthless counterfeits of
Perry Davis excellent Pain Killer thus mpos-.
ing upon the afflicted March 4.-2ws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04
stauntolr spettator,
STAUNTON, VA.
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 4. 1857.
4 Announcement.

care authorized to announce Hon. JOHN LEioh-
Err candidate for reelection to the Congress OF 'ne
u States for the district composed OF ,he
Augusta, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah Har-
dy, Pendleton and Highland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04
The InfanticIde Case.

It has been ascertaned that the dead infant
found in the vicinity of this place on Sunday
week, was the child of mulatto woman, and
not of white female, as supposed by the Coro-
ner's Jury
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04
fApvERTIsEMENT.1

Wistar's Wild Cherry Balsam, scientific
combination of the active principle in the Wild
Cherry Bark and Tar. is doing wonders in Tie
way of alternating all lung diseases 1t seems 10
cure those obstinate cases thet nothing else will
reach. March 4.-It.1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

DISTRESS IN FlNLAND.-A letter from Stock
holm of the 18th January, in the Constitutional
says:
"All the accounts which have reached us
from the small towns which lie on the Gulf of
Finland and the northern frontiers, draw sad
picture of the misery which prevails among the
unfortunate inhabitants ofLapland and Denmark
bordering the North Cape of Norway. Their
crops of rye and barley completely failed, in
consequence of the prevalence Of wet weather
All their hay rotted in the fields from the
same cause. and almost all their cattle were
slaughtered from the inhabitants not having
forage to support them. Hundreds of persons
are dying daily Of starvation, and those whose
physical strength enables them 10 contend a.
gainst their privations, are compelled to live on
the bark of trees ground and cooked with oats
In order to alleviate their sufferings, charitable
committees have been organized on the opposite
coasts of the Gulf of Bothnia, to collect contri-
buttons in kind, such as corn, flour, vegetables,
spirits, which will be conveyed to them across
tie ice in sedges. AS an addition TO the suffer-
ings of these poor creatures, the cold is OF Sc,
verify rarely experienced even in these ice-bound
countries"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

Mr.. BUCHANAN's HoUsEHoLD-His nephew is
to be his Private Secretary. His well known
niece is to do the honors,-in the absence of
wife
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

THE INAyaURATIoN PAGEANT.-No less than
thirty companies of military are announced to
be present at the Presidential Inauguration in
Washington from abroad, and great JAM is
expected at the ball,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

ELECTION OF judge. --ERstaee Conway, Esq.,
Of Fredericksburg, has been elected Judge of
that Circuit to succeed Judge Lomax.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

THE New CABlNEr.-Though no formal dis
closure has been made of Mr.. Buchanan's cabi-
net yet the composition of it is so generally
known that we have, in the absence of any con-
tradiction of what the public takes to be the
facts in the case, negative confirmation almost
rs strong as an authoritive affirmative an
nouncement. Some doubt seems yet to rest up
on the personnel of the Postmaster Generalship,
arising from the rumored declination of Hon.
j. CLANCY Jones to accept that position; but
with this exception we have the assurance that
Mr. Buchanans cabinet will be cast as follows:
Lewis Cass, Secretary of State; Howell Cobb,
Secretary of the Treasury; John B. Floyd, Sec
rotary of War; A. V. Brown, Secretary of the
Nays Jacob Thompson, Secretary of the Int
rior Isaac Toucey, Attorney General, VIM.
G. Alexander, OF New Jersey, is named as like
ly to occupy the post left vacant by Mr.. Jones'
withdrawal Mr. Alexander is native of Nir-
ginia, and son of the late Rev. DR.. Alexander,
of Princeton. At the late election he was Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor of New Jersey.
A late report says, however, that CLANCY Jones
will accept the office of Postmaster General ito
spite Forney, who headed the opposition to
him"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

ID OSES---ROSE S..-ROSES.
LII Ihave Roses and fine,
Upwards of hundred kind,
From snowy white to crimson hue.
Also every variety Of Geraniums Yerbssas, month";
" Carnations, Cornelias and Peonies hOneysuckles,
Fuesia, Hydranger, Arbutow, White Jasmine, Siren
elias, Grape Myrtle Caacanthus, Ever Shrubs and
Dahlia Roots together with Early York Cabbage, To-
mato and Beet Plants, Asparagus Roots, Strawberry
Plants, &c. DC.
1t will afford great pleasure to wait upon dsosc
who may give me call.
- All orders will be attended to with care and
despatch JN0 TRENARY,
Successor TO VIM. EbdOn.
Stannfon March 4 l6i1.-3m.-X. & Z A. cony.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04
Gran BORROW. HIGHLAND Co.,

CRAB BOTTOM, HIGHLAND W,
FEBRUARY 10th, 1857.
Dear iSir:-Yours of the 10th has just come
to hand, and hasten to reply, though l am
sorry | cannot give as satisfactory an answer to
your inquiry as | could desire.
Some time in January, while in my study, l
heard loud, distinct and somewhat rumbllng
report, like the blasting of rock ,ony much loud
err. The weather was then very cold, and there
was considerable snow. These kept me at home,
as well as my neighbors,so that heard nothing
OF it until after a number of days. was then
at Mcdowell, some 20 miles east OF this, on the
Parkersburg road that leads TO Staunton. There
found the rumor current, not OF the report
had heard only, but also of an earthquake, and
of volcano in the neighborhood OF Circievllle,
in Pendleton, about fifteen miles from my resi-
dence. On my way home found the same re-
port general in Monterey, and uncontradlcted,
and so also in my own neighborhood. Inc snow,
about that time, was at its greatest depth, ana
the weather the coolest. Or course no one 1elt
any great zeal for an immediate royage OF dis,
covery; though several, like myself, determined
on it as soon. as the weather would permit. III
the course of week or more, doubts about the
volcano began to be expressed, and with these
our zeal to know the true state of the case began
to COOL 1t appears certain, however, LIST, lhat
the report alluded to was heard by very many,
some of whom live % miles from where write ;
2nd, That there has been no earthquake; and
3rd, That in depressed location among the
mountains, some three miles from Circlesville,
there is an opening in the earth of about foot
in diameter, from which either smoke Or vapor
issued pretty constantly during the intensely
cold weather Whether it continues, have not
learned have met with no one who has been
to the place aud seen it. My statements based
on the statement of q very reliable man who has
recently been to Crclesville. During the helghth
of the rumor no one could get to the spot on ac-
count of the snow and since then no one appears
to have cared to go. The most general impress
sion at this time appears to be, that the phenom-
enon is nothing more than vapor from sub.
terranean stream. If so can only say, Behold
how great matter little imagination kindleth.
Very respectfully and sincerely yours.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

SIMPLE MANNERs.-The trial of George Knight
for the murder of his wife, which is going ON in
a rural village in Maine, excites so much inter-
est that daily paper has been started for the
purpose of reporting it. The court room has
been crowded, chiefly by ladies, who both young
and old, bring knitting crotchet and sewing
work with them, so that the hall presents (aside
from the triaD quite busy appearance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04
The Volcano Once More,

About two weeks ago citizen of this place
wrote to gentleman in Highland, making in
luiries in regard to the famous Volcano in Pen
leton county. The following letter was receiv-
ed in reply, which, although not intended for
publication, we have obtained permission to in
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

IMPROVED POSTAGE STAMPs.-The Postmaster
General has ordered the adoption of an improve
ment in the manufacture of Postage Stamps,
which has been for some time in use in England.
They are to be prepared on sheets with perfora-
tons around the borders OF each stamp. so that
they can be separated one from the other, with
out using q knife or pair of scissors. Besides
the saving Of time in this Improvement, there is
greater security that the stamp will adhere TO
the letter, for the points or rough edge left by
the pertoratons will stick better to the letter,
there being none Of the risk of the edge turning
up as when it is continuous; these stamps are
prepared by Me>srs Toppan, Carpenter IL Co., OF
Philadelphia, and the Ledger states, that, in adj
dirion TO a supply for Philadelphia, they have
already been sent to New York, Boston, Balt-
more, Cincinnati, St. Louis, New Orleans, Chi
cago and Albany. The amount of letter writing
in the United States may be inferred from the
number of Hostage stamps used. The number
sold by the Government last year reached near
ly one hundred and fifty millions of stamps!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

Ohio, Mr.. CAMPBELL, The gentleman from O.
MO interrupted the gentleman from Virginia
Mr.. LEToHERl in the course ofhis argument up
on the tariff. lie made statement which
l think shall be able, at future time, to salts
fly him was founded upon a misapprehension OF
fact; but when alluded to it, made use OF an
expression which was stronger than propriety
warrants; and as it has always been my habit,
when in time of momentary excitement L
have been betrayed into an indiscretion, no mat
ter of what kind, TO apologize for it at once,
now tender to the gentleman from Ohio my a.
pclosy, with the expression of my regret that |
gave utterance to any language which violated
the courtesy Justly due TO him.
Mr.. CAMPBELL. of Ohio. The apology OF
the gentleman from Louisiana was entirely I'M
necessary can appreciate the position of gen.
tlemen who upon this floor, in the heat Of de-
bate, make use OF such remarks which sound
harsh to the ear. | may have been mistaken in
regard to the point OF fact connected with the
statistics of the sugar interest; and whenever
that matter shall be exposed in debate, if | am
in error, / shall certainly make an apology as
frankly as the gentleman has made his.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-04

vHTRITING PAPER..-A large supply of Cap,
w Letter and Note Paper also n large supply of
Envelopes Just received and for sale by
Staunton, March 4, 1857. ROBT C0WAN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-09
Rats, Roaches, Bed Bnas, Insects. &c.

Hot Air Furnace N0tice,-The subscribers Will re
eey. propositions responsible and thorough going bus
ness men land ohes whose store shall be well located
an Broadway for the agency and sale Of CHlLSONS NEW
PAtENT CONE FURNACES flor warming buildngs for the
City Of Ncw.Y
1oe wishing the Cone Furnace put before such house
shall established will please address at Boston OF our
g. W. HEDGE, 3S7 Fulton-st. CHILSON, GOULD Co.
Boston, June %, 1857.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-09
A CADEMY OF MUsIC-TTALIAN OPERA

CADEMY OF MUSIC-TTALIAN OPERA
~ The public respectfully informed that 70 comply Win
numerous requests Representation OF
IL TROvATORE
will he given dwins the short season Of the
l. A @ GE OP + E'
An en- aeement has been effected with
MISS ADELAIDE PHlLLlrS'
who will appear on
FRIDAY, July 10, 1887, d,
who, viii be presented Verds most popular Opera In acts Of
II. T r. o A Il . II T.
For positively this night ony).
Madame DE LA GRANGE, -
Miss ADELAIDE PHILIPS,
Sgnori BRIGNOLl,
AMODIO. COLETTI
And other well known artists in the principal role. w
ConanctoY Observation-Disclosures or TORIANL
OF ADMISSION -,
Parquet Paquet Circle and frs, Circle
Secured Seats NY 0e ac
Seat. may be secured at Hall Sons No Ss Broedwry;
C. Breusinrs No 7Ol Broadway; King Crawfords No ~
William st. and at Box Office of the Academy Of Music
from 70 O'Clock, daily
Doors open at "A O'clock 10 commence ats
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-09

WANTED-$1O,0 600 to SIS, 900 worth of DRY
w GOODS In exchange for similar amount Of real estates
about fifty miles from the city in this State and lying on
one OF sue naroads running from TIL. city, For particulars
address, A. b. o., Deyst. House.
S-Confdenty.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-09

GRAND EXCURSION to FORT HAMILTON d :
Fare II oeIt.-Tbe STATEN ISLAND FERRY
BOATS near South Ferry leaving at and 10 M Y M
and6 m connecting Quarantine Landing with the FOhI
HGMfITON FERRY at 81, ut g. m. ia, q a, 81 m
The Fort Hamilton for Staten Island %, ~ m
Island boats Tor New-York Stages at Fort Hamilton for
brentwood and Brooklyn. Boats be procured at Fort
Hamilton for fishing sailing, kc.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-09
Urls! DO YOU EXPECT to EVER GET

GIRLS! DO YOU EXPECT :!rI to EVER GET
N MARRIED
We have something in this weeks LIFE ILLUSTRATED
about the Language Of Nothing to Wear with nurner
Gus Illustrations and PEACOCK ARsTOcRAcY You should
read IT at once YOUNG MAN dent be Bachelor! What
Young Men may become; seren Children at a Birth; Col
Benton Bread Summer Complaints and their Treatment
NEW IDEAS OR ISMS.-Our notions this subject may
be found in this weeks LIFE ILLUSTRATED, ready
We have also something say about Spiritual Phenomena
Gold Not Giving Out; Real Beneactors; The True Road to
Happiness; Something about MILTON; New style oil Hat
tree illustrated, and Fidelity of Savage.
THE RIVER ST LAWRENCE; RAPIDS; FALLS OF
MONTMORENCI AND CITY OF QUEBEC.llustrated;
More about the MoImons FEATURES OF new YORK LIFE ;
The Immigrant Boarding Houses The Western Pbysiognoy
In LIFE Observation-Disclosures OF TIMBER;
National Agricultural Society Trial Of ReaPe Mowers, &c
The Land Association; Lamp Oil on Fruit Trees.
FuNNEY RAT TRAP all sorts Of information on topics OF
general interest both in and out of the city together with Re
views of New Books Notes and Queries aud NEW INvES
Tons in this weeks LIFE ILLUSTRATED, ready
For sale at No Broadway and by all Newsdaer at cents
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-09

4 SUITE of OFFICES 10 LET-ln the DUE
"A House. Aston place with every convenience sna so
able location Apply ct The TIsspsers Vpes "A' ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-09
Gorses, Carriages, ST.

DOCTORS WAGON.-For sale very cheap,
n sound, easy and substantial Pheton Doctors Wagon.
Inquire St able of H. HILL 81 Crosby Blocker
TOR SALE, cheap, or will HIRE them for three
Il months in the country, Seat Rockaway for
two horses and light Top Buggy. Inquire at No. 46 Ham
ton st near Marketst
HORSE, WAGON and HARNESS for SALE
i or EXCHANGE for OTHER PROPERTY.-The Horse
is md in all harness Covered Rockawsy Wagon Inquire a.
llIth st. Harlem between Sd and 4th.avsp of
ANDREW FASH.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-09

Notjce 10 Butcbers.-A general meeting Of the BUTCH
FRS o.. County of New York will be held on
THURSDAY July O. 1857 at O'clock m, at the corner OF
,t ay and 5th business of importance which Will be
ade the meeting Every Butcher is interested
'"1 N S. P. PATTERSON Chairman.