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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18
From Europs---The Fan Of Delhi.

). From Europe--.The Fall Of Delhi.
The steamer Arabia arrived at New York on
Friday last with Liverpool dates to the Slst ult.
The great feature Of the news t. the fell Of
DELHI, of which the British are again masters.-
Full details of the entire attack have not been
received, but enough was known to shown that
the dislodgment of the mutineers from the old
city of the Moguls was no easy task. Tho Sc
poys, driven to desperation appear TO, have
fought withsmore chan their ordinary bravery,
and the severity of the struggle may be Inferred
from the fact that the British lost in killed and
wounded nearly fifty officers and more than five
hundred men. When the troops had effected
an entrance within the walls, numbers of the in
surgents secured retreat by the bridge of boats
which crosses the Jumna, and amongst these re-
treating heroes were the King and his two sons,
disguised, some of the accounts state, in women 8
apparel. 1t seems to have required six days OF
desperate fighting to reduce Delhi.
We are only in possession of the particulars OF
the first two days struggle. The assailing force
amounted to 10000; the besieged exceeded
three or four times that number. General Will
son, before the attack commenced, issued an adj
dress to his band in which he stated that no
quarter was to be given to the nutineers, but
that the women and children were to be spared.
The address strongly impressed the soldiery with
the necessity of keeping well together, and by
declaring that all the booty should become the
common stock of the assailants, the commander
restrained the indiscretion of the troops he led.
A writer from Bombay states that "the princi-
pal loss sustained by the British troops was due
to the obstinate resistance they met with in
clearing their way along the ramparts to the
Cabul gate, and afterwards in an attempt to PEN
citrate beyond that point into the denser parts of
the city in the direction of the Jumna Musjd."
Tie London Times, referring to the last mail
from India, says: ''By this arrival we learn the
good news that Gen. Havelock, having been
Joined by Gen. Outram, had crossed the Ganges
and that the relief of Lucknow. may be conf
IDENTIFY expected. We conclude therefore that
the neck of the mutiny is now broken its head
crushed, and that nothing remains but feeble,
dislocated, writing fragments. In the end what
escapes our arms will be absorbed into the mass
of the people, and, befriended by time and re-
turning prosperity, may so escape the retrlou-
ton due to its crimes"
The suspension of the New York and Boston
banks had been received in England with salts
faction as the only course fitted for the occa-
sion.
A fearful pestilence-typh or yellow fever
lis desolating the city of Lisbon. From 80 to
14O persons are dying daily, and business is en-
tirely suspended. a.,
Gen. Cavaignac died suddenly, on the goth
ult., while snipe shooting on an estate in France.
The Arabia brings upwards of $l,000.oOO in
specie from England and about 100000 addi-
tional from Havre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18
OnninOus.

The Richmond Enquirer of Thursday last
states that the senior editor, having returned tt
his post, takes occasion to make a respectful cal
upon Gov Wise for his views upon the Walker
Kansas controversy. This is oninous OF Ions
letter from the Governor. No doubt Mr.. Wise
had his letter cut and dried, and, wishing an ex'
cuse for appearing before the public, suggested
call from the Enquirer. The scheme is amusing
ly transparent. But how the Governor has
spared the time from his forthcoming volumin
Gus Message to the Legislature, to write letter
is a mystery. According to common rumor the
Message will be the most stupendous document
ever issued from the Executive mansion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18
The Governor and the Muskets,

The indicator having called our attention to
a flimsy defence of Gov. Wise by the Norfolk
Argus, we publish the following effectual reply
to it from the Norfolk Herald:
1.-THE Argus interposes in good humored way
between Gov. Wise and the Richmond Wing in
the matter of the loan of muskets, and contends
in behalf of the Governor that although the Con-
stitution does not empower him to make the
loan, it must be understood as among the thou
sand and one acts for which it is impossible for
constitution to provide, but which are very
properly left to Executive discretion. This is
about as summary way Of disposing of the ques-
ton as could be adopted; but rather more latf-
tudinarian in principle than we could have ex-
pected from our worthy neishbors who are pro-
fessed advocates of strict construction and State
Rights The argument that the Executive is
responsible to tue Legislature tor his acts would
be inconclusive for General Jackson on me-
morable occasion took the responsibility of re-
moving tie Government deposts--an act which
was denounced by almost every State Rights
man in the country as purely arbitrary exer-
else of power However in this case there is
not the least doubt that Governor Wise will be
justified by the Legislature though it the cir
cumstances had been reversed there is no prob
ability that the Governors discretion would
have permitted him to make the loan; or If he
had made it, that he would have escaped q vote
of censure by the Legislature. The case cited,
by our neighbors, of the southampton insurrec-
ton, when Colonel of militia in the adjoining
county of Hartford in North Carolina sent an
armed force to the aid of their Virginia neigh.
bors and the one supposed of an invasion OF
Eastern Virginia by foreign foe, and an appli.
cation by the Governor, to Tennessee and Ken
lucky for muskets bear scarcely any resem'
Lblance to the case in question. On the one hand
an imperative moral duty urging immediate ac'
ton to rescue q neighbor from the hands of his
mnrderers; on the other vague idea that the
police of Baltimore could not be trusted to pre-
serve the peace ofthe city, and Virginia muskets
must be sent fort" +.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18
Barbee,s s.Coquette.,,

This beautiful piece of statuary, the work Of
Maj. Vim. r. Barbee, of Page county, will be
on exhibition at Staunton about the goth inst.
In Richmond and other places where this work
has been exhibited, it has been spoken OF in the
very highest terms of commentator. We re-
collect to have seen Mr.. Barbee's "Fisher Girl,
the first effort of his chisel we believe, which we
considered most beautiful work, and which
gave earnest of the distinguished reputation
since achieved by the sculptor. Our citizens
will be more than gratifed to have an opportu-
nifty of seeing the 'CoQuette."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18
ESCAPE OF FlLLrBusrER WALKER FROM New

ESCAPE OF FMLIBUsTER WALLER FROM New
ORLEANs.-A despatch from New Orleans on
the 18th says; General Walker started off to.
day on another fllbustering expedition, not
withstanding his professions to the contrary
He appeared in the District Court this morning
and gave bail to appear for examination on the
18th inst, and this afternoon himself and staff,
with over 300 men, embarked on board the Mo
bile mall boat. The steamer Fashion, Captain
Caughlip, with another portion Of his men, and
a large quantity Of arms, munitions and proviS
ions went off about o'clock this morning, hav.
ing first submitted to q search by the United
States Marshal. The Fashion eearedfor Mobile
but will intercept the mail boat outside, wher
the whole party will embark on the former tcl
Nicaragua, ~ = rlu.
The Commander of the United States steamer
Fulton, which was stationed SO as to intercept
the departure of the expedition, was completely
outwitted. l6t ~
Another despatch on the 18th says; The
Walker expedition was transferred to steamer
waiting in Mobile Bay with further supply d
arms aud ammunition. 1t is supposed that the
steamer Fashion has gone for the Texas regi
ment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18
Disastrous Fire.

A disastrous fire occurred at Culpeper Q. ID
about day break on Thursday last. The Veran'
dab building, in which were the offices of the
"Culpeper Observer" and "Blue Ridge Republi'
can" was consumed. A drug store, timers
shop, shoe store, and two large dry goods stores
were also destroyed. Mr.. Garland, of the Re-
publican, saved his books, but Mr.. Stofer, of the
Observer, lost everything. A portion of the
property was insured, but the value of other
destroyed was not less than So, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

A New IssUE.-The Wheeling Times observes
that the friends of Senator Hunter, not content
with crushing out the Richmond Ehquarers OPP
position to the reelection of their favorite, are
preparing to carry the war into Africa. and to
crush out the Enquirer ITSELF The Fairmont
Taryinian--a Democratic paper-proposes to
try the Enquirer by its own rule, and inasmuch
as it has been instrumental in fomenting OPPOSE
ton to Hunter, and inasmuch as ''Hunter has a
majority of the Legislature for his body guard,
it suggests that shat paper be made to endorse
Senator Hunter or, failing to do so, forfeit the
public printing" This is d new phase OF the
Senatorial question, and may have in it more
than meets the eye. r;l rf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18
Album of Virginia.

The second volume of this work has been lait
upon our table by Mr.. Ed. Boyer, the accom-
plished artist 1t contains views of the speaks
of Otter" the Blue, Old Sweet, Yellow Sulphur
and Rockbridge Alum Springs; and the Little
Tunnel on the Virginia Il Tennessee Railroad
Persons who wish to possess a series of fine col
ored engravings of striking Virginia scenery
should procure the work of Mr. Boyer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

TURN.DowN SHIRT CoLLARs.-We knew tina
John Bull was not apt to follow the twisting and
turnings of fashion, yet little dreamed he was
so stitfnecked as never to don rundown shlr
collar until we read in the London Times an &C.
count of the finding of portion of dead body
and carpet sack Of clothing on Waterloo
bridge The Times, in specializing upon the
matter as to who the murdered person was,
says: -, :.
SThe shirt-collar was obviously intended to
be turned down over the neck tie, from which
circumstance it is reasonably inferred that the
deceased person was not native OF this counI
try"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

REPORTED MAssAoRE.-A letter from the Rev.
Thomas Williamson, dated Pautazee, Oct. Goth,
and published in the st. Paul Times, states that
according to reports received from the Indians,
five hundred U. s. troops had just been massa-
cred by the Teetonwan Indians, near the Mis-
souri, river. The report is probably greatly ex-
aggerated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

1t is stated that merchant Of New FORK re.
Gently repaired to his wife to say that he lacked
81 400 towards payment of q note, which, II he
did not meet, would result in bankruptcy where
upon his wife gave him $4,000 in gold and notes,
saved from her house money. That brother
of this same merchant laid by 81 900 in gold
and notes. being afraid to trust the banks, IN or,
der to meet note When its use was required
be found it missing. His wife had bought q ST.
900 set of furs with it at Stewards, and the mer-
chant failed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18
HEREsY.-The editor of the Sioux Eagle pro
nounces the following about the aboriginal

HEREsY -The editor of the Sioux Eagle pro
nounces the following about the aboriginal
bellies:
"Those who have read the Indian tales o.
Cooper, Simrns, Bennett, &c., and have never
seen an Indian squaw, doubtless imagine that q
mong the dusky tribes there are hundreds O
tall, graceful maiderls, with regular features and
pretty forms We have recently visited differ
ent tribes of Indians and seen many hundred:
of their females, and as yet we have not found
one which approaches to grace or beauty: A;
general thing, they are slovenly and fit subjects
for soap factory We venture the assertion
that the author of the Last Of the Mohicans OF
of 'Hiawatha' never saw an Indian girl. If there
is such a thing as Min-ne-ha-ha, we should be
pleased to see her-she would be fortune for Q
Snowman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

The Washington States, warm Democratic
paper, is investigating and exposing the abuses
in connection with the public printing 1t says
the cost of printing for the first session of the
last Congress alone, viii exceed $1,OO0,00O.-
Ten years ago the cost of the printing for the
two Houses of Congress, for both sessions, did
not exceed $275,000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

The Rappahannock Agricultural Society, late
ly in session at Fredericksburg, Va, resolved to
appoint committee to present petition to the
Congress of the United States, praying that bo-
dy to execute the resolution of the Continental
Congress, to erect monument to the memory
OF Gen. Mercer, upon Mercer Square, in the town
of fredericksburg ~ ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS REPLY TO
BRIGHAM YouNo.-General Denver, Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs, yesterday wrote letter
to Brigham Young, in reply to his communities.
ton of the 18th OF September, administering to
him sharp rebuke for the improper manner Of
his administration Of the Indian Superintendent
cy in Utah. He tells brigham Young that he
has exceeded the appropriations for him by more
than $81 900, and that he has no reason to CON-
plain of his drafts not being paid. Gen. ID. adds:
$50 far from encouraging amicable relations,
you have studiously endeavored to impress upon
the minds of the Indians that the Mormons are
their friends, and the Government and people OF
the States their enemies" The rule is to with
hold annuites from hostile Indians, and Gen.
Denver knows no reason why it should not now
be applied to Young In reply to Young's OBJ
lection to the presence of troops, Gen. D. says
| lift is bis (Young's intention to preserve the
peace, the troops will not interfere with him.
He concludes by saying that the Executive has
no alternative but to crush out rebellion, and
that for that purpose all tue powers of the Gov
ernment are placed under his control. He then
tells Brigham Young that his claim for double
salary is against law, but that if it shall be as
certained that his expenditures were properly
made he will be paid, should Congress make an
appropriation for that purpose.
| A number OF white men having unlawfully
intruded on the Cherokee neutral grounds, and
resisted all efforts to remove them, application
has been made to the Government to eject them
by force. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

The New York Tribune says that, in the re-
cent Amazonian whipping affair in Broad
way, Miss Lousia Gasseo, who sings in the choir
of one of the fashionable churches, was the prin-
cipal performer, and Mr.. Eugene Thorn took the
secondary part. The same paper explains the
affair by saying that it was "the result of some
disnareement between the parties
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18
Staunton spettator,
STAUNTON, VA.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER Is, 1851.
To Business Men

The Spectator" is now emphatically the paper for
business men and advertisers The union of the lists
of the two papers, gives to it circulation unrvailed
by any paper in the interior of Virginia. See terms
of ADVERTISING in another column which will In all ca
ses be strictly adhered to- except when the cash is
paid when liberal discount viii be made. All char
ges for advertising aud job work due when the work Is
done.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

Exchange in New York having again attained
its par galue, sos, the shipment of specie is q
natural consequence. The steamer Baltic took
out nearly quarter of a million, and it is un,
derstood that the Persia will take over mil
lion. All this shows very unsettled condi-
ton of affairs. 1t was but few days ago that
specie was brought in from England; now it is
going out again. 3rt.at T.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

The Dutch Government has determined upor
the emancipation of the slaves in its West lndiar
colonies paying a full equivalent to the owners
of slaves for the property that is to be- takeI
from them, and providing that the emancipa1tec
shall contribute to the formation of fund des
tined eventually to reimburse the State the eI
penses of their liberation. The number Oh per-
SONS 10 be set free cannot be very large
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

It is stated that last week body was picked
up on the Atlantic beech, little to the north of
Cape Hatteras, having belt around it contain
ing gold dust No doubt it wa. the corpse of
one of the passengers of the il-fated Central
America. Other dead bodies have been seen
floating in the neighborhood.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

Judge Claggett, of the First Judicial District
in Iowa, made q rule that lawyers who had case
in Court should not leave without notice. Thi
did not please them. And to put his Honor on
of countepance they would get up, one after an
other, and say, with long faces and juvenile &C
cent, ''Please thir, may go out2" His Homo
bore this as long as he could, when he had then
all put in jail The Burlington Hawkeye say
that mo public ediice, not excepting the peni
Tertiary, ever contained so much latent rascalit.
as the Madison Jail, when filled with the lawyer
of this district" {.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

HoRRoRs OF WAR.-A British clergyman in
recent discourse, mentioned as illustrations OF
the extent of the bereavements caused by the
Indian mutiny, that gentleman of his acquain-,
lance had lost twenty two relatives in India
within six weeks and that out of thirteen OF
family party, which met last year at st. An
drew's, only one is now living-twelve having
gone out to India and fallen victims to the mu-
t;nv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

The Boston Board of trade has had meeting,
at which the repeal of the usury laws and the
modification of the banking system, by having
only one bank of issue for the State, with the
bills based on specie or State securities, we're ad
vOcated. g., - lHl' 2'H
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

An arrival from the Plains reports that train
consisting of 100 persons had all been slain by
the Indians except few children who were sold
to the Mornons. 1t was generally believed that
the Mormons were at the bottom of the affair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

1t is not VIM. B. Rogers, late of the Universe
ty of Virginia, but his brother Henry D. Rogers
who has been lately elected Professor of Natu.
raj Science in the University at Glasgow, Scot
land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

There is clerk who has been in the N OK OF !
Post Office forty years. He formerly Carried .,le
southern mail in bag under his arm across Tic
river to Jersey City. Inc same soi iha'i no" d
mounts to ten thousand pounds daily
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

The Richmond correspondent of the New Or
leans Delta speaks OF the probability of five ou
Of the thirteen Democratic Congressman from
Virginia, breaking ground against the Admins
trot;on The correspondent will be mistaken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

.Sy| See the advertisement of Gabriel Hirsl
in to-day's paper. Every kind of imaginable
motion" may be found at his well-appointed es
tablishment. Give him call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

The friends of Gov. Walker in Kansas, are
holding meetings, and passing resolutions, de-
Tending him, and approving Of his course and
conduct.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

. Mr.. Hughes, late editor of the Richmond Ex-
miner, reti restroom chat paper, and Mr. Dewitt
will succeed him. ro. r3rf4 1898
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

'sNothing to Wear" has been published in the
newspapers of the Sandwich Islands. IL Is
also quoted in full 10 the leading article upon
ssFemale Dress in 1871 Of the last number
of the Westminster Review.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18
Second Grand Concert

teO0 REWARD.-Ran away from the subscri-
OZU Der, on Sunday night, the 4th inst, my Ne
GRO MAN named Dayy. lie is about 81 years
old s feet s or inches high, color black and straight
front teeth worn little Short eyes set pretty deep in
his head. purchased him some time in September
last of James McCOmb of this county. | will give
the above reward oftwenty dollars If delivered to me,
or secured in Jail so that get him.
+ - =, JOHN B. SMITH
tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

The Legislature of Texas have elected j.
Piuckney Henderson and j. W. Campbell, U. S.
Senators, to succeed Generals Houston and Rusk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-18

NOVEMBER It'll, Is57.-Ths day received at
IN the CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, under Union Hall,
la doz Virginia Axes, assorted sizes;
6 doz. Sausage Suffers superior pattern;
Q doz. Potato Steamers-something new
8 daz. Coffee Toasters;
II gross Clothes Pins, spring pattern;
wagon load Pad Locks-all sizes and shapes;
Lot of Shovels and Tongs;
Iron Rivets, Hinges, Nails, Gun Stocks,
Prophets Roller Buckles, Bride Bits,
Bride Filings, Saddle Trees-SpSnsb, Summer
set and Side
10000 G D Percussion Caps;
5000 American Water Proof do;
1900 Cocks do;
Large lot of Iron Axles, from Buggy to six.
horse Wagon Axle
Shaving Boxes and Brushes, &C., &C.;
Together with al everlasting assortment of every
thing kept in regular Hardware a1d Implement
Store, which will be sold unusually low for cash
ffsaftst, f.gt ID. W. KENNEDY,
Stanton Nov L. 1887 Under Union Hail.