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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Effect. IF the Distr,bution Policy.

1t would be difficult to exaggerate the oeneh
cent effects of the distribution policy upon tne
wealth, progress and prosperity of the lndlvidu-
al States The surplus OF $780, oO, 600 GlstrlDu-
ted amongst the States under the deposit act OF
1886, has conferred unnumbered benefits upon
the people at large-beneits which are still felt
and still epioyed. and which will be for all time
to come. In regard to the advantages tiowiLg
from the deposit act of 1886, to the State OF
New York, the Albany Journal says:
"On the 1st of January, 1885, $26 ,OOO,OOo IN
the Federal Treasury were divided among the
States. New York received four million five
hundred thousand dollars. She invested 1t IN
education. 1t has wrought magical changes in
twenty wears. Seven stately colleges and q
Normal school have arisen in our towns. a
hundred new academies adorn our villages
When bells ring at noon nine hundred thousand
children Dour ont of eleren thousand school hous-
eS.
'.When Saturday night comes round, tree
library is thrown open of million and half
of books. Every boy aud girl in the State, from
five years up to twenty, is offered tuition gra.s'
by that United States deposit fund. 1t ADDS
twenty-five thousand dollars every year 10 lhe
principal of the school fund. 1t gives one hun
urea anu slAty-n'e lnoue,'"u 7.
toward the expenses of the school system. IL
has educated a generation. 1t will educate the
next, and dozens more"
There is picture of thrift and prosperity,
which it becomes the people of Virginia to look
at and contemplate long and well. This dePos-
it or loan of four millions and halfin 1861
we are told, wrought magical changes in twen-
years." And truly it has-as ''seyen State col
leges and a Normal school" have sprung from
it; and "a hundred new academies" while
mine hundred thousand children pour out
from eleven thousand school houses"-and all
the result of loan to the State OF New York
by the Federal Government twenty years ago;
Surely. if Virginians would open their eyes, and
reflect for themselves, and act out their indie
pendent convictions, Virginia too would soon
exhibit.a like gratifying scene of educational
prosperity and domestic advancement.--Rich-
mond Whig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
The Nominating Meeting.

No meeting to select candidates for public
Office was perhaps ever conducted under fairer
circumstances than that which nominated our
county ticket 1t was in the fullest sense "a
fair field and free fight" Notice had been
publicly proclaimed for month beforehand
that general meeting would be held for the
purpose, in which every man would have an O.
quail right to be present and vote. No "delega-
tions" of particular men were to be sent, and
thus no possibility for packing" was given
but every one who had friend to nominated
was freely invited, and to bring ali his support
ers along.
No candidates had announced themselves be-
forehand, as sometimes happens, to embarrass
and restrict the vote. But in the meeting it.
self, each candidate was presented on his OWL
merits alone, to be supported by his OWE
friends. The voting was by ballot, in oper
meeting, allowing the. most unbiased expires
sion of choice.
1t was gratifying also to observe that there
was no hostile competition between the candi
dates named. The friends of each were for hin
indeed, but against no one else. Itwas friend
" race between friends, where all was fair
The result could therefore cause no dissatistac
ton in any generous or honorable mind. The
friends of the unsuccessful can only blame them
selves, and determine to rally stronger for "bet
ter luck next time"
We verify believe that the ticket thus nomi
mated gives universal satisfaction. Any one moi
in the meeting has no right to complain, for il
was his own fault in not attending and working
for his choice and any one in the meeting is o
course bound as an honorable man to abide it
decision, because his friend had fair chance
before it; and his going into the meeting wa
the promise of man of honor to sustain it
nominees, whether including his friend or not
if no fraud was practised.
And now that the candidates have been pu
into the field, not at their own solicitation bu
by their friends and their party, it would b
base aud treacherous for their party and friends
not to stand up to them until their triumphant
election The candidates too''nay work ever 81
much, but they cannot be elected without thu
qotes of their party, and every member owes i
as conscientious duty to enroll his vote, ane
there is no danger then that defeat will AGAR
disgrace our powerful party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06

THE NATIONAL HOTEL DIsEAsE:-The longer
the mysterious malady which in March ceepopu'
lated the National Hotel at Washington is un'
explained, the more injurious and appalling
grow the rumors concerning it. 1t is almost in
conceivable that circumstance seemingly SC
simple in ITSELF if the report of the Washington
physicians indicates the true cause should be the
subject of such exaggerated statements and fear
full conjectures. The poisoned rat story having
fallen to the ground there is now an evident
disposition to discredt that oftoul sewerage, and
with each new reported death the rumors mag
nifty and the surmses of great crime are :. EN- m,
boidened. One paper we observe, asserts that
not less than seven hundred persons were affect
edly the malign influence and that no less than
thirty or forty have died, while there is grow
ing disposition at distance from washington to
conclude that wholesale attempt at deliberate
poisoning was made. Upon the object OF such
murderous villany there is not general agree.
ment, some seeming inclined to the beef that u
was aimed at the prosperity of the hotel, and
others that it was fiendish attempt upon the
life of the new Chief Magistrate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06

WHITE SULPHUR SpRNGs.-Although not war.
ranted in making the announcement, we incline
to the belief that the report current for day or
two past in regard to the sale of the White Sui
phur Springs is pretty well founded. The ru.
NOR is that this celebrated property has been
purchased by company of gentlemen for $780,
600. The names Of these gentlemen are as
follows Hon. Jeremiah Morton, of Culpepper ;
Lieut. Matthew F. Marry, of Washington city;
Robert c. Stanard, of Richmond city; A. F. D.
Clifford of Chesterfield; James Hunter of Caro-
line; Allen T. Caperton, of Monroe; P. P. Dan
bridge, of Jefferson John M. Herndon, of Fred
ericksburg A. K. Phillips, Of fredericksburg;
Richard H. Dulany, of Loudon j. W. slaugh-
ter, of Fredericksburg, and Charles NJ. Mas.
sey, of Charlottesville.-Rich. Whig..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
A. T. G1LKEsoN, Secretary.
From Europe.

By the steamer Africa we have Liverpool
dates to the 18th ult
The latest dispatches from Madrid have cor
roborated the moderate views of the Spanish
Government and their anxiety to settle the Mex
lean affair if it can be settled without dshonor
The French Government has decided that the
introduction into Algeria of Indian and Chinese
field laborers shall be encouraged
The French Republicans are determined &c
ascertain their strength at the approaching cleo
tons by putting up NJ. NJ Garnet, Caraguac and
Others as candidates for the Legislative Cham
Der. They intend proposing them in Paris and
in the Departments
A private letter from Turin, dated the 4th
states that the departure Of the Austrian
minister and the rupture of diplomatic relations
with Vienna produced but slight impressions IL
the former city. The Sandman Government
will remain firm, though quiet and moderate
unless wantonly provoked. Sardinia proposes tt
resume negotiations with Rome.
It is re-affirmed that France and England are
mediating in the Spanish and Mexican quarrel.
Queen Victoria has given birth to another
daughter.
Later accounts from Crcassia have been re
ceived The Circassians were attacked by the
Russians in their last days march, but repulset
the strong columns which had penetrated int
the mountains of Tuab. The Russians lost 7O(
men and the Crcassiaps 800 men.
The cooperation Of the French government
in furtherance of the English operations in Chi
ma will be of the heartiest kind
The Roman Catholic Church, for the protec
ton of her numerous missionaries in China ha
made urgent representations to the Emperor tt
take an active part in the war.
1t is said that Lord Elgin will demand of thu
Pekin Cabinet renewal of the former treaty
with the following amplifcations of some of it
provisions AS regards commerce, the number
of ports to be opened to Europeans is to be nine
instead of five; and Diplomatic Missions are tt
be established at Pekin on the same footing n
those of Persia AS regards offence and defence
the English Government demands the right o
establishing military posts wherever they have
Consus and that vessels of war may enter an.
port whatever.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
FArA1 RENoouNrER.-We learn from the In

FATAL RENooUNTER.- learn from the In
dependence Dispatch that fatal encounter took
place at the holland House in that city, on We'd
nesday last, between Mr.. James J. Chiles, and
Mr.. T. E. Moore, of Lecompton, K. T., which
resulted in the instant death of the latter. Chles
was cut slightly on the face. Moore was shot
twice. once through the shoulder and once
through the heart Mr.. Moore was young
LAWYER of Lecompton, but is said to belong to
highly respectable family in Clarksburg, Virgin
ia. Chiles was held to bail in the sum of $780,
900 to answer at the next term of the Circuit
Conrt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Office of Va. Central R. r. Co.,
Nav 1st. 1857,

"THE THREE CENT" ARGUMENT.-There is not
one good argument against distribution. The
only objections urged are the merest clap trap
follies, which the most casual observer must de-
tect. For instance intelligent men are daily de-
ceiving the honest but less informed voter, BY
boldly asserting that the result of distribution
would yield, by accurate calculation, only three
cents to each person in the State, and therefore
so small as not to be worth contending for
This is contemplate effort to mislead and cheat
the people. The three cents per head to which
thew allude, is only the dividend of the pitiful
sum of 1000 which remained to Virginia I'M
der the deposit act of 1885, but which she refuses
to take. We want more than the $4,000. We
demand Virginia's share in the surplus revenue,
and in the public lands remaining unsold. The
$40, 900 will give US three cents per capita for
every person, white and black, male and female,
in the State; but the distribution Of the surplus
rerenue and the land fund piU gire Virginia
somewdere 5etpeen $50, OOO,O 900 and $50, 900, oOo
the mere interest Of schich aoiu pay off all tares
and leare handsome rerenue in the Treasury
When they speak again of three cents per head,
ask them how they make their calculation, and
the deception, cheat and infamous fraud will be
detected Charlottesville Allocate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06

NORTH CARoLINA.-The Hon. L. OBJ. Branch
has been nominated for reelection by the Dem
ocrats of the fourth Compassionate district OF n.
Carolina. In his letter of acceptance he assigns,
as his principal reason for voting to deposite the
surplus revenue with the States, the fact that
various schemes were before Congress to apply
the money to unconstitutional purposes. In his
argument to show that deposite with the States
is better than distribution, Mr.. Branch recurs to
the history of Mr.. Calhoun's deposite act OF 10
SO, and thus enumerates some of its benefits:
1.-THE deposite with North Carolina was some
thing less than million and half of dollars,
and now constitutes large part of her school
fund l have not perceived that she has been
corrupted by it, nor that she has since been any
less watchful than before of Federal encroach-
ments. Her public and private credit, are un'
impaired, her people prosperous, and her public
authorities vigilant and incorruptible. see this
very fund diffusing light throughout her borders,
by educating a hundred and fifty thousand of
her children in the principles of religion, honor,
and freedom, teaching them reverence for law
and order and submission to legitimate author
ity u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06

GETTING ExolTING.-The political discussion
at Orange ct. House, on Monday last, was r 1t
rare and complicated. Mr.. Snowdenl, the Dis
tribution candidate for Congress, delivered
strong and telling speech. Extra Billy didn't
come to time-he lodged a discussion; MIR. Jno'
voolfolk attempted reply to Mr.; sn0wden's
speech, and in support of Extra Billy; Reuben
L. Gordon, ESQ.,, followed Mr.. Voolfolk in a
speech against Gov. Smith. The debate between
Gordon and Woolfolk-both denocrats-was
bitter, and showed the extent of the dissatsfac-
tion with Gov. Smith in Orange County.-Char.
Advocate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Mammoth Egg.

Mr.. Hawpe, of Greenvlle, left at this Office,
one day last week an egg of mammoth proper.
tons, the dimensions of which we should give,
if some chicken fancier had not teloniously alb
stracted it from our sanctum before we had an
opportunity to measure it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
No Recommendation.

The Vindieator commends DR.. Blair to the
Democracy on the ground that he has always
been Democrat. Why, bless you, man, that's
no recommendation. The newer the convert
the better qualified for Office, seems to be the
distinctive motto of your party -a.days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06

Rror ON THE BALTIMORE RAMRoAD.--The
hands on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were
last week engaged in q strike, throughout near
ly the whole line, which resulted in a serious
riot on Friday afternoon. Four freight trains
started out in charge ofarmed guards, in ODE
dience to proclamation issued BY the 1o T'e
nor. All trains which passed Ellicott's Mills
were mobbed, and some thirty shots were fired
from the cars, and two rioters were wounded
One of the trains got through but the Others
were uncoupled by the rioters, and compelled to
return to Baltimore.
The cause of the dissatisfaction is the placing
of s.seals" on the freight cars, by order of the
Directors.
The trains sent out from Baltimore on Satur-
day were again attacked, and one of the rioters
was killed. The rioters then placed obstruc-
tons on the track, by which the train was thrown
off and two of the military seriously injured. A
part of the mob at Jackson's bridge was pre-
pared with cannon. The scene of the distur-
bance on Saturday was between Baltimore and
the Relay House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
New Subscribers.

We send the Spectator" this week to many
who have heretofore received the "True Ameri-
cam" and trust that they will find upon an ex-
animation of the paper, that they have not suf-
fered so materially by the change as to justify a
withdrawal of their names.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06

INDIAN TROUBLES IN MINNEsoTA.-For several
weeks past there have been reports of horrible
massacres by the Sioux Indians in Western Min,
nesota and Northwestern Iowa. The following
is one of the reports. 1.-THE most horrible muir
ders and outrages of every description are COM
mitted. The Inhabitants of all the settlements
in that region are flying to arms,and the women
and children are being removed to positions OF
safety. General Shields has taken command oil
q company, and gone in pursuit of the Indians
By telegraph we learn that the Indians had been
overtaken at Wallena by the volunteers, and q
battle had occurred in which twelve Indians
were killed. BY way of st. Louis we have q
report that great excitement exists at Platte, at
the mouth of the Nebraska, in consequence OF
the Pawnee Indians having driven out q number
of settlers at Salt Creek A fight occurred, re-
sulting in the killing of several Indians and one
white man. Thirteen Indians were captured
Gen. Thayer of Omaha City had raised party
of volunteers to protect the settlers"
On the other hand despatch from Philadel-
pha, on the 2sth, says "a letter from Gen.
Shields, dated Fairbault, April 15,pointedly con-
tradicts the reported numerous Indian murders
on the Mankato river, Minnesota Reliable in
formation from Blue, Earth county, states that
there is not the slightest foundation for the alb
surd reports. His letter concludes by saying that
there is neither hostility nor sign of hostility a.
mongst the Indian tribes of the Territory OF Min
nesota.
"The Minnesotian of the goth confirms the a.
bove."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
THE REVENUE OF VIRGNIA.-In reply to an
inquiry on the subject Mr.. Calvert, the State

The hEVENUE OF FIKuINIA.-IH TePIy 70 III
inquiry on the subject Mr.. Calvert, the State
Treasurer, makes the following statement:
'That the revenue to be produced by the
present tax BILL upon the re-assessed value of
the lands of the Commonwealth, will be suffi-
cient to defray the expenses of the Government,
meet the interest on the public debt and sinking
fund, and pay off the floating debt, and leave a
per centum upon an appropriation of 100000
year to the Covington .and Ohio Railroad,
and that it would necessarily subject the people
to higher a rate of taxation than at present to
meet the constitutional liabilities incurred by
such an appropriation. But this, you will OBJ
serve, depends upon some contingencies the o.
mount of direct appropriations outof the treasury,
and the ability to sell State stock at par, both
or either of which would materially affect the
proposition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
To business Men.

The "Spectator' is now emphaticalIy The paper Tor
business men and advertisers The union of the lists
of the two papers gives it circulation nnriyalled
by any paper in the interior of Virginia See terms
Of advertising in another column which will, IN all ca
SEES be strictly adhered to- except when the cash Is
paid, when liberal discount will be made. All char
yes for advertising and job work due when the work Is
done
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Special Request !

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n anv ;pd;vidnal who does not desire to receive 1t,
those persons who wish the paper discontinued will
confer favor BY returning is number aneea,d'ety
with their names and Posi-O5Fee acite@ distinctly up
on the MARCIA Subscribers will please remember that
the subscription price is $3.50 per annum, which may
be discharged by So, if paid within the year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
WHALES AT New YoRK.-A letter from New
York on the 2Sth ult., says:

WHALES AT New YoRK.-A letter from New
York on the 2sth ult, says:
Another whale has been captured just outside
of Sandy Hook, and towed into the steamboat
basin, at Quarantine. This is the third whale
that has been captured this season in these wa
tiers. The first, was lost in the gale of the 10Th
instant, the second was brought to the city, and
yielded 40 barrels oil, worth $1,000, and the
last will yield about the same amount, 1t was
taken about three miles east of the tail of Romer
Shoal, in six fathoms of water. 1t is bull,
and measures about 45 feet in length. At the
time that he was captured there were several
others in sight. A number of vessels have
started 10 pursuit of these monsters, and there
is quite stir among the old whaling men in
New York, some of whom are making extern
sive preparations to 60 into what they call the
Sandy Hook fishing grounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Notice.

We are requested to announce that the Hon.
John Letcher viii address the people of Augusta
to-day "wednesday at II O'Clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Yiauu of Stanton.

Beyer's beautiful picture of Staunton may be
purchased at Mr.. Cowan's bookstore. Price $5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Announcement.

Weare authorized to announce Hon. JOHN LETCH-
Err candidate for reelection to the Congress OF the
IT, States for the district composed OF the c9unues VI
Augusta. Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Har-
DIV Pendleton and Highland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06

A STRANGE ADMssIoN.-The ''outside pres
sure" upon Gov. Wise in reference to the dis
tribution" sentiments of his Louisa Court House
speech of 1s39-4O, which he now utterly re-
pudiates has compelled him to appear in the
columns of 1.-THE South" in explanation. The
statement he there makes is certainly singular
enough. He says, speaking Of several of his
prominet public acts:
Now the act of 1888 was before, and the act Of
1s41 after the Louisa speech my own real o,
pinons were given in speeches and votes on
these acts, in my representative place; and the
Louisa speech was made at the hastings in an
excited political canvass when, as the speech
shows to every candid mind who will read
it, that the intent was not to put forth my
oDn opinions on measures ofpolicy and constitu.
tionat questions, so much as to contrast and COM
pare the opinions Of Mr.. Clay aOith those Of Mr.
Van Buren,, at time when it scas thought
they could be the competing candidates for TIE
Presidency. Once again l repeat, that MY 0,
pinions on leading measures, as a public man.
are not to be found in that speech.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
To p0SimaSterS,

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, 1857-05-06

TIE TROUBLE WITH New GRANADA.-The re-
cent news from Bogota is briefly that the New
Granadian Government has deliberately, and in
an insolent manner, rejected entirely the pro-
positions of the United States Government re,
specting settlement of the difficulties between
them; demanded reparation for discourtesies on
the part of the United States officials towards
the New Granadian officials at Panama, denied
in the strongest terms any responsibility for the
outrages of April Is, 1855, at Panama charged
said responsibility entirely and einphatically up.
on the United States government; refused pc
remptorily to pay any damages for the result o o.
said outrage; demanded for the same, of the U
nited States, one hundred and fifty thousand dol.
lars; declared that the object of the United
States in making the claim. &C., was to get pos
session of the Isthmus; that no settlement OF the
question at Issue and of protection of said tran
sit can be made, but through concert OF action
ard consent of the representatives of Great Bri
tain and France and proceeded to initiate pre-
liplinaries for placing New Granada on wal
fcoting. Our government will no doubt act
promptly and decisively in the matter.