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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

THE ONO FUelrIvE SLAVE CAsE.-A des
patch from Cincinnati on the 18th says: In the
case of the United States against the State, to-
day, number of dispositions were read, of d
rebutting character, mainly substantiating the
testimony of Mr.. Elliott previously given, to the
effect that no excess was committed by the U.
nited States Marshal's posse. Affidavits were
also read, stating that it was their impression
that the first fire came from the Sheritf's party
Attorney General Wolcott on behalf of the
State, and the Sheriff, asked an adjournment of
the Court in order to take other dispositions.
The request was refused, and compromise
was made to the effect that at future day such
rebutting testimony should be introduced.
Senator Pugh commenced an argument on be-
half of the United States Marshal and Others,
which he closed this afternoon.
He was followed by Mr.. Mason for the de-
fence. The case will probably be again adjourn
ed over day or two, and no decision made for
some time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17
Another SDlit.

The Southern members of the General As
sembly of the New School Presbyterian Church,
lately in session at Cleveland, Ohio, wearied out
with the continued discussion of the slavery ques-
ton in that body, have determined to secede and
organize new Assembly. They have publish.
ed an Address to the Ministers and Churches OF
their connection, setting forth the reasons for
their course and calling general convention Of
the Church to meet in Washington city on the
9th of August. They still propose to organize
a National Church" but one from which the
vexed question shall be excluded. The public
is aware of the fact that the Presbyterian Church
of the United States was divided in 1887, on q
question not connected with slavery, however
The larger body, to which most of the churches
in Virginia are attached, popularity known as the
Old School, has never been troubled by the sla-
very agitation, although it is numerous not only
in the Southern States, but in the Middle and
Western States also. Its General Assembly
lately convened in Lexington, Kentucky, had q
most harmonious session. The next meeting
will be held in New Orleans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17
The Old Game.

The Democratic press in this State is already
at its old trick, in view of the Presidential cleo
ton OF 1860. We are told that the great con-
test between the North and the South is then TO
come off, and everybody must run TO the sup
port of the Democracy as the only party capaoie
of protecting the South and saving the country
Only few months ago the cry was, that every
thing depended upon the election OF buchanan
With Buchanan in the Presidency we were &c
have political millennium; every aoclitionis'
was to be crushed out, and peace and quletnesS
were to reign supreme Many persons who
preferred Fillmore were led astray by this clam
or, and Buchanan received the almost unanl
NOUS Electoral vote of the Southern States
And now, instead of sitting down to enjoy the
fruits of the famous victory" We are called up
on to be ready for another battle four year;
hence-which will be final, Of course-and arc
gravely informed that we can be safe only II
marching under the banner of Democracy. Il
may be that the crisis will occur in 1860, but We
are little incredulous These Democratic pre-
dictions SAVIOR q good deal nowadays OF Miller
lite prophecies.
AS to the remedy we have no faith initat all
1t failed of the promised effect in 1856, and why
should we trust it again2 Democracy has adj
vertised itself long enough as the universal pan
acea for all the ills the body polite is subject to
DR.. Railway did not more boastingly publish the
sovereign efficacy of his three Rs, than did the
Democracy proclaim their merits last FALL
Buchanans election, they said, will make every
thing right. Their present exhortations to pre-
pare for another contest is confession of error
and may even lead some uuoharitable people tt
suspect that, as all these alarms turn out to the
advantage of Democracy, that party has spe
cial motive for keeping them alive.
The Charleston Mercury begins to smell the
rat. 1t says: 1--WE do not believe that the Dem
ocratic party is competent to protect the rights
of the Southn Mr.. Keitt, of South Carolina, {
Jealous advocate of Buchanans election, evi
IDENTIFY has his suspicious also. In recent pub
lie address he spoke of the want of principle o
the National Democracy" and sits readiness
at all times to sell the South at any price which
would secure to its leaders the glorious spoaG
Of rict0ry."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

ARRIVAL OF THE GEORGE LAw.--The steamer
George Law arrived at New York on the 18th
with San Francisco dates to the goth ult., and
81, 100000 in specie. The news from California
is not of general Importance.
Intelligence from San Juan del Norte states
that over one hundred of Walkers men are still
at that place destitute and sick.
The Panama Star expresses strong fears that
General Walker, in conformity with threats
made by him after his capitulation, will return
with another army of fillibusters to the Isthmus,
and regrets that General Mora did not bind him
and his officers in the terms of the capitulation,
never again to put their feet in Central America.
The papers give the details Of the massacre of
Colonel Crabbe and his party of tillbusters,
which seems to have been attended by incidents
of unusual cruelty. COL Crabbe was led out
alone and tied to post with his arms above
his head, and there riddled by hundred bull
lets. The excitement in California over this
massacre seems to be intense, and it is feared
that some general plan of revenge against the
MeXicans will be adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17
ECrout Weed,o

A new weed which has lately appeared il
some of the counties down the Valley is said tc
be very destructive to the wheat. The Wood
stock "Tenth Legion" says:
SIN this region-and we understand in some
Of the adjoining counties-the Crout weed has
proved more destructive to the growing wheat
crops than all other causes combined. In some
instances, the proportion of this noxious weed
to the grain is as ten to one; and the conse-
quence is, the grain will scarcely be worth the
trouble and expense of harvesting. The back.
wardness of the season, by which the growth
of the wheat was greatly retarded, promoted
the growth of the Crout, and it was fastened to
maturity before the wheat recovered from the
effects of the severe weather. Where the soil is
heavy, and particularly where the wheat was
drilled, the Crout has not proven so destruc-
tive ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17
The Excitement in Rockingham.

At last accounts the excitement in Rocking
ham county had so far abated as to prevent any
violent proceedings against Jones, (he accom-
plice of Randall in his crimes) who was arrested
in Albemarle by portion of the Vigilance Com
mittee, and taken to Rockingham last week.
the law and will doubtless be consigned to the
Pententiary. 1t is said that the Sheriff OF Rock
ingham has gone to Richmond for the purpose
of arresting two negroes, recently taken from
Rockingham by traders, against whom sufficient
evidence has been obtained to convict them o.
various crimes. Old Mrs. Randall, the mother
of Jefferson Randall, has, it is rumored, made q
full development in regard to the transactions
of her son and his confederates. Burglary, Ar
son. Rape, Murder, Wife-whipping &C., are said
to make up the dark catalogue of his crimes.
We learn that on Saturday last, meeting
was held at Port Republic, and paper drawn
up for publication setting forth all the facts in
this lamentable affair. 1t is said that more than
two hundred persons have signed o paper en-
dorsing the action of the Vigilance Committee.
No one, we presume, doubts for moment
that Randall DESCRIBED hanging; but it must be
remembered that every man, however stepped
in crime, is entitled to fair trial before legal
tribunal. 1t is not the fate of Randall that con-
Germs those who express their regret at the ac-
ton of the Vigilance Committee. 1t is the hor-
rible precedent set by men of the highest stand
ing in the community-a precedent that will be
appealed to in the future in justification OF every
outrage that lawless mObs may feel disposed to
perpetrate. If men are to be hung by the pop
ulace, simply because they are supposed to de-
serge it, some poor wretch will be hung up to
tree every few weeks, and it will not be long be-
fore some are hung who really do not deserve it,.
This is the dangerous tendency OF the thing
not that any one is disposed to palliate the
conduct or regret the death of desperate who
from all accounts ought long since to have been
punished for his awful crimes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17
Washington College.

The Lexington Gazette truly says that "Wash-
linton College has peculiar claims on the conf
dence and patronage of the public, and with the
exception of the University of Virginia, is NOV
ing forward on her high mission of blessing and
usefulness among the first if not the best and
most efficient, literary institution in the South
The next commencement exercises will take
place on the End of July, and will consist of the
speeches Of the graduating class, the Baccalau.
reate address, the distribution of medals and
conferment of degrees On the evening of the
same day St. Geo. Tucker, of Richmond City,
the gifted author of Hansford, will recite poem
before the two Literary Societies of College,
After the reading of the poem, the Alumni As
sociaton will be addressed by VIM. ;. II. Bay
lor, ESQ.,, of Staunton. AT the conclusion of Mr.
Baylor's address the association will repair to
the Lexington Hotel where sumptuous enter
tanment will have been prepared and the A.
lumni of College will enjoy such social re-un-
ion as has never before taken place in the his.
tory of the institution. The Executive commit
tee and officers of the Association have selected
Jas. II. Lacy, Esq, of Spotsylvania to preside O.
yer the table, and appointed Board Of Mana
gers to control affairs connected with the ban
quet, secure good order &c; and have also APP
pointed a committee to prepare toasts appropri-
ate to the occasion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

WHEN A MAN MAY KILL Ills AssAnANT "a
case was decided on Wednesday last, by thu
Court of Appeals at Frankfort, KY, which set
ties the question as to when man who is at
tackled in the State of Kentucky is justified il
killing his assailant. The case was from Gray
son Circuit in which Meredith had been con
victed of manslaughter for the killing Of one Ire
land who attacked him, and the lower court
charged the jury, "If Ireland assaulted the de-
PENDANT and he had reasonable grounds to he
lieve he was in danger of sustaining great bodi
ly harm, or the loss of life from such assault, and
if necessary to protect his life or person from
great bodily harm, he might kill Ireland, if he
had no safe means of escaping. But if the de-
PENDANT could haze safely retreated from the
danger, and by that means have saved his life
and person, he is not excusable for the killing Of
Ireland"
The higher court, however, decided that this
charge was wrong That the jury had nothing
to do with the question, whether "the defendant
could have safely retreated," that being ques-
ton to be settled by the judgment Of the defend
ant himself. ''ln the exercise of this Judgment
he must act nationally. Whether an actual ne
cesSity to kill existed or not, was q question to
be decided by Meredith at the time Though
he may have erred in his udgment-though he
could have safely retreated,' yet if he acted in
good faith, and had reasonable grounds to be-
leve that his only safety was to kill his antago-
mist, the law excuses him."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

FROM UTAH-David II. Burr, the Surveyor
General of Utah, has arrived at his home in
Washington city, lie states that the Mormon
Legion is poorly equipped and that one thou
sand United States troops would effectually o.
verawe them Before he left Utah, the Nor
mons had not heard of the intention of the Gov
eminent to send a force thitler, but they fire.
quently laughed at the idea of the governments
compelling them to obedience to the Federal
laws, they citing the failure to put down the dis
turbances in Kansas as an evidence of its ineffi.
cheney. He supposes that one-third, or one
half of the Mormons who are disguised with
Young's tyranny, would rise against him were
they protected by the United States troops.
Mr. Burr does not apprehend that the Nor
mons will show fight. 1t is the duty of every
good Mormon to obey the Church, as a higher
law, and hence the opinion entertained that
Brigham Young may leave the Territory with a
large force of his deluded followers, provided he
can find some other seat tor his government
Mr.. Burr says that Salt Lake is the nearest set.
Element he ever beheld, everything having the
appearance of AFFECT poverty Young's word is
law, and the expressions of the Mormons are
cruel and without remedy from ther present ru-
lers There are about fifty "gentries," only in
the Territory, who are objects of bitter persecu-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

SPEoULAT1NG ON CREDULITY-A new dodge
to raise the needtul has been practised in Eng
land. Eminent men, who might naturally and
consistently expect such an honor, have been
informed that they have been endowed with the
degree of LID. at Clinton College, Arkansas
Letters acknowledging the honor, and enclosing
handsome registration fee, were to be forward.
ed to Mr.. Simpson, care of Mr.. Maynard,
London. Mr., Maynard says that he has been
perfectly inundated with letters inquiring about
diplomas, and has consulted with Mr.. Dallas On
the subject Mr.. Dallas said that he had been
overrun with letters on the same topic, and had
informed the applicants there was no such col
lege in existence. 1t is probable that large num-
bers have been duped into paying their regstra-
ton fees for degree of LID. or D. D. in Gin
ton College, Arkansas Hartford Tines
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

The WASHINGTON R1oT.-The Baltimore A.
merican thinks injustice may be done by visit.
ing all the blame of the late riot in Washington
city upon the "Plug Uglies," and says gangs OF
rowdies of bAh parties went from Baltimore to
Washington the day of election. 1tappears from
Capt Tyer's official report that the marines fir
ed without ORDERS and after the cannon was ta-
ken from the mob. The Washington correspon.
dent of the Philadelphia enquirer says there is
a disposition on the part of the authorities at
Washington to smother Investigation and men
tons in this connection the significant fact that
all, or nearly all, Of the persons killed by the
marines were Democrats,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

INSTRUCTION FROM AN ELEPHANT.-We saw an
account lately of an elephant upon service in
India, that, going to drink, fell into the broad
deep tank or well, constructed as a reservoir
To get him out they threw in great quantities
of facines or hurdles, which the intelligent crea
ture placed under his feet as fast as they were
given him, and thus raised himself not only to
the level of the water, but to the brink OF the
well, and moved out without difficulty Now
this is the way to conquer the world and rise a.
bove it, when you have fallen into temptation,
or into sea Of anxieties, or cares, or pleasures
Instead of being overwhelmed with them tread
them under your feet, and you are soon raised
superior to them, by the very means of them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

VERNEr AND HIS BATTLE-PIEoE FOR THE Cap
IToL.-The report that Horace Vernet had been
commissioned to paint o battle-piece for the
Capitol at Washington is not yet confirmed
Vernet is without doubt the best living painter
of battle scenes A friend in Paris writes that
he met Vernet and congratulated him on the
compliment from the new world to his genius.
The painter replied that he knew nothing of the
fact. He had been sent for by the American
Minister, who read to him desptach from
Washington 1t was in English, of which Yer
net does not understand word. He replied in
French, regreting his inability to understand
what the Minister had been so kind as to COM
municate to him and the interview closed to
the mutual satisfaction ofthe parties But YER
net added that as soon as his grandson, Edwin
Dearoche, came home from school, he should
send him up to the American Minister to find
out what was in the despatch, and to report to
him if it was true that he had been invited to
go to American.-i Precedence journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

The ELECTION RloTs.-A Washington letter
of the 9th says: The recent election riots, and
the firing of the military continues to occupy the
public mind to an extent unprecedented in local
affairs. Whilst the rioters are universally con-
demned, and the Baltimore interlopers execrat-
ed, there is very large portion of our quiet and
order-loving citizens who believe that the whole
difficulty could have been and should have been
quelled by the police. There are others, infu-
enced by partizan feelings, who openly assert
that the calling out of the Marines was contem-
plated on the previous day in the event OF the
slightest disturbance at any Of the polls. Hence
it is that an effort is being made to procure q
warrant fer the arrest of Mayor Magruder on
the charge of murder, which, of course, no Mag
istrate who values his Office will grant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

A CARGO OF IRISH GIRLs.-The City of Mo-
bile. Capt. Marshall, sailed from Liverpool for
New York, on the 18th ult., freighted with over
500 passengers Among these ore a party of 12O
Young women and IA men, members Of 1873 diff
ferent families, the expenses of whose immigra-
ton are betrayed by public subscription from
nearly 1000 different persons, the majority OF
whom are laborers and servant girls, to a fund
entitled the "Irish Pioneer Emigration Fund"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

SHOCKING OUTRAGE.-Richmond has been
made the scene of one of those inconceivably
base outrages which occasionally disgrace the
annals of humanity. A man named Hardy has
been committed to await trial on the charge O
outraging little girl between ana 9years ora
He had to be transferred after his arrest, to Jail
to secure him from summary punishment at the
hands of the populace. The child's father also
made two efforts to shoot him while in custody
but was prevented. For several nights las
week the Jail was guarded by military TO proven
the people from lynching the rutiian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

THE FRENCH CoLoNY.-A letter published in
the Courier DIES Etats Unis of Saturday says the
colonists sent out by the Franco-German Emf
grafton Company, whose principal settlement i.
at Wytheville, Va, are in state OF restitution
and disorder. 1t concludes thus:
"The undersigned were formerly members Of
that settlement, but we were compelled to leave
Wytheville to escape destitutoni and we are
now in Richmond awaiting the result of a pro-
cess which we have instituted against the com
pany in France, where our complaints and de-
positions have been forwarded by the French
consul in Richmond"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

FAITH IL HUMAN NATURE.-Quite novel oc-
currence happened upon a recent trip of the
steamer ltasca, from Prairie du Chen to Saint
Paul, illustrating singular and unacconntable
faith in human nature. Among the deck pas
sengers, some sixty in number, was a man who
had thousand dollars in small bills, none OF
them larger than five. The money was in q
package and placed in his overcoat. When the
clerk came around the man took three dollars
from the bundle, and replacing it, fell asleep up
on the deck. Upon awakening, he found him
self minus $500 1t was undoubtedly the nten-
ton of the thief to take half but in his haste he
left the largest share. The man expressed his
decided opinion that at some future time the
money would be refunded, and refused to per-
nit any search being made for it among the
passengers Chicago Tribune
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17
ANOTHER HoMcrDE-A Washington letter of

ANOTHER HoMoIDE.-A Washington letter of
the 18th says:
Yesterday afternoon Justice Dom, with De.
putty Marshal Phillips, Counsellor Wharton, po-
lice officers and United States officers, proceeded
to the lager beer saloon of Joseph Gerhard, near
the southwest gate of the Capitol and found a
man named Henry Shuttle lying dead on a bed,
in an clubhouse on the premises, he having re-
ceived a shot Near the region of the heart. The
Justice Immediately went into an investigation
of the matter, when twenty-one witnesses were
examined, pending which warrants were issued
for the arrest of five persons who were supposed
to have participated in the affray. So far as the
testimony showed, it appeared that five young
men-three of them from Alexandria, the others
from the navy yard-had entered the saloon and
called for drink, which was obtained; but re-
fusal followed on their part to pay for it, causing
an alteration between them and the landlady,
when blows passed, she and the bar-keeper fol-
lowing them on the pavement in front of the
promises, each one of them having a club and
striking when one Of the men struck Mrs. Ger
hard on the head with O stone, which caused
her to retreat to the house. Gerhard immediate
" came forth pistol in hand and hearing the
screams of his wife, and seeing his bar-keeper
engaged with five men, advanced towards them
and fired, striking man named Hal, and wound
ing him severely in the head He then fired q
second time but the bar-keeper having freed
himself from his opponents, and being in the act
of turning towards the house, received the Sec
ond fire in his heart, ran few steps, and fell
dead. The other parties Immediately left, and,
before the police had arrived, were beyond reach,
although pursuit was made Gerhard was held
to bail in the sum of $4,000 John Robinson,
residing at the Navy Yard, was arrested as
participant in the riot and gave security for his
appearance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17

MORE SELLING DEAD BoDIEs-The poor house
officers of Chicago have now got themselves in
to trouble about selling the bodies of dead pau
pers. 1t appears they have been in the habit OF
packing up the bodies of those who died in the
almshouse as pork, and sending them to the
medical colleges in that vicinity for DISPOSE
ton. Some time since several of these barrels
of 'provisons" were found in warehouse at
Chicago whittier they had strayed. The discov-
cry was finally made by wagon driver, who
was employed in hauling the barrels from the
almshouse, and who took the liberty to examine
his freight. The supervisors at once met and
recommended that the Physician. Warden, and
all concerned, be removed from Office forthwith.
1t was shown that the price asked for bodies to
60 to Michigan was $40 delivered at the depot.
They could not tell how many bad been taken,
as the business had been carried on for some
time.
We trust it will not be said hereafter that we
have no use for 'panpers" in this country, foreign
or native. When dead they are worth $40 a
piece in Chicago, and we know not how much
in Philadelphia. 1t is fortunate these things
occurred the other side of Mason's & Dixon's
line. We have not yet heard of STAKEHOLDER sell
ing his dead negro.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17
Settle un-Settle Un.

The accounts of the late firm of j. A. & L. Wad dell,
IT, are now ready for settlement, and those whom
have long INDUCED are earnestly requested to pay up
promptly-before somebody gets latter them with
long polei"