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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

swrrzEn1AsD.-Preparutioas for War.-A

+. SWITZERLAND Preparations for JVar.---A
Paris paper (GalignanD of the 2Sth December,
says:
I'VE mentioned Yesterday that the canton OF
Vaud had offered 16 battaliens over and above
its ordinary contingent Similar offers have been
made to the Federal Government from oil the
other cantons Permission aud passports have
been everywhere refused TO those who are liable
to be called under arms and the greatest
activity is everywhere displayed in order to
complete the war material in the arsenals. In
several cantons the students have organized
themselves into academic legions and placed
themselves at the disposal of the military au-
thorities The small cantons are equally full
of enthusiasm for the common csuse and prepar-
ed for every sacrifice 1t is said that in the cam
ton of Neuchatel the royalists of different local.
tiles, and in particular OF the Lagne have taken
refuge to the number of 200, in France. The
Lausanne Gazette states that such of them as
belong to the federal army will be considered as
deserters if they do not come forward when
called on The Suisse and the Bund announce
that all the line of the Rhine from Bale to Con-
stance. is at this moment full of the troops or
the Confederation. 1t was rumored at Berne
on the 22nd that the Baden Government had CIV
en- permission for the passage of the Prussian
army through its territory. The Bund of the
oath says: F'The Council of War, composed of
superior officers of the staff, which was sum-
moned on Monday to Berre, has already COM
menced its deliberations, although not yet COM
plete. The federal administration of the tele-
graph is adopting every measure to render the
telegraph as useful and as extended as possible,
during the approaching military operations
As for money to carry on the war, the Confed-
Grafton need feel no uneasiness as it has credit
and abundance of it. 1t has already received
communications from Paris, asking whether in
the event of serious complications, it would
stand in need of capital Several bankers have
already come to Berne to offer loan. The
Federal Council has convoked several financial
men to prepare propositions to he submitted
to the Federal Assembly,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

AN INDIAN REPUBLIC OR Two.-Twenty-fve
Dakota families, living at Lakewood, some for
ty miles above Fort Rdgely, OH the st. Peters
River Minnesota, have renowned their tribal
character, donned civilized dress, and formed
themselves into sort of republic, with a writ
ten constitution, President, &c. They are intel
gent and industrious. and have wheatand born
to SELL At the Red Wood Agency there is a
similar organization, with some ten or twelve
families uniting in it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

GREAT MOUSE HUNT-"A great mouse hunt.
says Bridgeport Comm paper, recently came
off in this vicinity, consisting of two parties OF
forty q side, with large number of dogs, which
succeeded in killing, during days sport 959
rats and 81 IA bushels of mice. The captains
of the two parties were Joseph Fletcher and
Charles II. Hill and Mr. Fletcher's party won
by 85 rats and IL bushels of MICE" If this
story were not pretty squarey told, we should
hardly be disposed to credit it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
Central Rank.

At a meeting of the Stockholders of the Cen
trail Bank ON the 18th inst, 1.-The following gentle
men were elected Directors for the ensuing year,
WYNN. Kinney, i President) A. H. H. Stuart,
Jacob Baylor, W. G. Campbell, H. W. Sheffey,
Geo. E. Price, W. A. Bell, H. G. Guthrie, B. T.
Points, NJ G. Hartman, j. D. Imboden, John
Newton, aud II. NJ. Bell.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

ILLINOIS GAME LAw.-The law for the protec-
ton OF game goes into effect the 18th of Janu-
ary 1t is unlawful for any one to kill or shave
in possession" any game between that time and
the first day of August, under penalty of $40
for each deer and So each for birds-the penalty
to be recovered before any justice, one half OF
which goes to the complainant, and the other to
the school fund.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
Augusta County Agricultural society.

We trust that the liberal farmers of Augusta
will not permit their energies to flag in regard
to this important enterprise. Subscription pa
pers are now in circulation, and it is to be hoped
that no one who is applied to will hesitate to be-
come life member of the Society by the pay
ment OF $40. Certainly this insignificant sum
could not be more advantageously invested
We are glad to learn that So far 'the work goes
brayely on"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

LONG SERMoNs-At the South Carolina Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church the
presiding bishop decided long sermons, except
on very special occasions, to be improper, con-
trary to the discipline, to the practice OF "tie
fathers" and, to some extent subversive OF the
ends of the Christian ministry. The limit on ordi-
nary occasions, according to the bishop, should
be from thirty to forty-fveminutes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

According to one of the ministerial papers OF
Madrid, of oath of December, General Santa
Anna, of Mexico, has sent agents to Madrid, to
propose to re establish monarchy in Mexico with
Spanish prince as sovereign, provided the
Spanish government will grant him certain as
sistance The Epoca opposes any such project
unless it be freely demanded by public opinion
in Mexico, and have the support of England and
France.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

SENATOR BELLS SLAvEs.-The NashVilie ;; pan
ner contradicts the report that Senator Bell lost
$4,000 by the late executions OF s'aves'anu says
the interest of Senator Bell in the SIX negroes
hung, Gnstead of nine,) did not exceed S4,Goo
The value of all the slaves lost was piooaoiy less
than $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

GEN. CAss ACKNOWLEDGMENT Chandler,
who has been chosen by the Republicans of
Michigan, to replace Gen. Cass in the U. S. Sc
nate for six years, from the 18th Of March next,
is a merchant of Detroit, and, at the same time,
a zealous politician. He was a Wing candidate
for Governor of Michigan in 1862, but was beat
en- by the Hon. Robert McClellanG, the present
Secretary of the Interior.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

WEALTH OF EMeRANrs.-There arrived at
Castle Garden, New York, last year al ,695
emigrants, bringing as ''cash means" IS, 642.1O4.
Of this number 55,O55, with $2,101, 1856, were
destined for New York; 1897, with 1884,
1876, for Wisconsin II, 749, with $6s4,7s for
Pennsylvania; 11,064, with 81 400, 482, for ILL
nois 1886, with 1861, 637, for Ohio, and 0, 494,
with 1892, 1886, for Massachusetts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

THE RECENT CoLLIsIoN.-The Board ofDirec-
tors of the Central Railroad, lat their recent meet
ing, made thorough investigation into the
causes of the collision below Gordonsville.-
Their decision is that the collision was not ow-
ing to defect in the schedule-that Captain
Gooch complied with the directions of the sche-
dule-and that Captain Swift was out of time,
and through his departure from the printed d.
rections before him, the trains were brought into
collision. The Board also sustain the President
in dsmissing the Superintendent, Mr.. Timber
lake.
Thomas Dodamead, Superintendent of the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad, was elected
Superintendent of the Central Road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

The business of Alexandria, Va, is said to be
seriously impaired by the close OF navigation
though the receipts by railway from the interior
show an Improvement. The ice on the Potomac
is so thick that persons travel on 1t across to the
Maryland Shore to Washington, to Fof' wash
ington, &C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
TIE TARIFF AND RAILRoADs.-A recent letter
from Washington says

IIOW WdSHIHgIUII rdyo'
The Senate's Post Office Committees bin en-
powers the Postmaster General to enter into con-
tract with companies to carry the mail in rail-
roads, now or hereafter to be completed, not to
exceed once daily each way for term of eight
years, the contractors to have the privilege to
import, without payment of any other duties,
all iron necessary to be used during the continu-
ance of their contracts.
Mr.. Bigler, who dissented from the views Of
the majority, has prepared report in which he
says that among other objections, the bill pro-
poses special legislation to advance the interests
Of railroad companies to the imminent prejudice
of those Of the manufacturers of railroad iron;
and that the manifest tendency of such measures
would be to subject the government to IMPOSE
ton, if not frauds, in the administration of its
revenue and postal system.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

PARsoN BRowNLow AND HIS JoNEsBoRo Gus
roMERs.-The last Knoxville Wing contains
characteristic and pathetic appeal from its editor
to his former customers at Jonesboro, where the
Wing was originally published. He offers to
take bills on the Bank OF East Tennessee, which
are worth 90 cents to the dollar in full payment,
and adds:
"Persons wishing to square up with us, can
now do so. If. however, they wish to get off at
a cheaper rate they can withhold even these
bills. and we promise during the coming year to
receipt them in full through the paper, forever.
and file our claims against them in the High
CAance,y Of Hearen, and let them settle with
their God in the world to come!
And to leave all without excuse, we further
agree to take Shanghai chickens, hoop skirts
hLoot jacks, broom corn, baby Jumpers, fishing
tackles, patent medicines, sucking pigs, frozen
cabbage, old clothes, Colts revolvers, second
hand tooth brushes, ginger cakes, parched corn
circus tickets or any other article found III
country retail store"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

A FAMILY CoNv1oTED.-The five negroes-a
grandmother, mother and three sons, (t1e ED
est 10 and the youngest 12)-wh0 kle tr., nnelr
master, the late George Green, in frihce "illiam
county, on Christmas eve. were duly convicted
after a trial lasting two days. They are SEN
fenced to be hung in thirty days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

MEMENTos OF MOUNT VEaNoN.-Mr. James
Crutchett, has entered into contract with Col.
John A. Washington, proprietor of Mount Yer
non estate, for several thousand spare timber
trees on the original land belonging to General
Washington. Mr.. Crutchett has fitted up, near
the railroad depot mandatory with steam
power and large number of lathes, and other
machinery, for the purpose of converting these
trees into mementos of the Father of his Coun-
try. He will shortly commence the manufacture
of canes, picture frames, &c, the former will be
fac SMILES of that used by Gen. Washington
Each articles will be stamped and warranted Of
Mount Vernon wood, accompanied by certif.
Gates of Col. Washington and the Mayor OF
Washington CITY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

THE NEGRO DIsrURBANoE.-The County of
New Kent ON Saturday week, tried Beverly,
slave to Mrs. Sarah Crump, on the charge Of en-
deavoring to bring about rebellion among the
neighborhood negroes, found him guilty, and
sentenced him to be hung on the goth of Febru-
ary. Two or three others were also tried and
acquitted during the week, among them the
man accused of melting his daughter to poison
the patrol. The girl was allowed to 60 free OF
trial on condition of being carried to Richmond
Another slave belonging to Mr.. Malrable was
also to be tried, and it was believed would be
convicted. The man accused of lnstgatins to
poison was cleared through the inconpetency
of the testimony.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

The WIDOW OF LORD ByRoN.--By the death
of Lord Scarsdale. on the 18th ult aoeyance
of the Barony of Wentworth lcreanted lozs9 is
terminated in favor of Lady Noel Byron WIDOW
of the celebrated poet, who becomes In her own
right Baroness Wentworth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

JApAN.-Late advices bring some interesting
intelligence from Japan. A grand convocation
of the dgnitares of the empire has decided to
permit no foreigner to visit the interior; there
fore the efforts of the English, Russians and A.
mericans to open trade with that country have
proved Of no avail. The japanese simply sup
payment only gold and silver. The Dutch, on
the contrary, are in high favor. and enjoy mo-
nopoly of foreign trade and traffic. The
japanese are making rapid progress in naval
knowledge, and they have appropriated two
million and half of dollars for getting up fleet
OF vessels of war, on the European plan, to be
commanded by Dutch naval officers. Four OF
the vessels are to be screw steamers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
Lecture.

The Rev. Mr.. Pendleton, of Lexington, will
lecture in this place on Thursday night, before
the Young Mems Christian Association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

The Delaware Legislature on Wednesday, re-
elected Hon. James A. Bayard to the United
States Senate for the long term, and Dr. Martin
W. Bates for the unexpired term of the Hon. j
NJ, Clayton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

Commander Hartstene and the officers who
accompanied him to England in the Resolute are
not to return to the United States in the British
vessel of war Retri5ution, as stated in the news
papers, but in packet ship-Star
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

The Legislature of Missouri have elected jas.
S. Green, Democrat, q. S. Senator Ipr lne snors
term. Green received SO votes. Be9toh % ana
Kennett 80. Mr.. Green will succeed AR. deyer,
whose term expires on the 4th OF March.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

Teach your children, by language or precept,
never to wound persons feelings because he
holds an humble station in lite-because he is
poorly clad-because he is awkward.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

TOT tHe SPECTATOR.
To the Citizens of Deerfield and Vicinity.
(, By our late change $50 liberallty rendered by
the p NJ. g. in the Mail Route to this place, we
hope to have no more delays; and that it will
not take paper from March to January to reach
you. as has been the case.
Send on your letters to the tri-weekly line.
Yours, P. NJ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

A new difficulty has been discovered in Ari-
IONA. Of the Thousand inhabitants in the pur-
chase 1t is said that enough who can read and
write cannot be found to form legislature
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

THE AMERICAN Mission DECLINED BY Mr.
VILIERs-We learn from a friend in London,
says the New York Post, who is likely to be
well-nformed upon the subject, that the Hon.
Mr.. Villiers has declined the appointment as
minister to Washington. Our correspondent
writes:
'Viers had the American mission offered
him, and was on the point Of accepting it. The
pay was raised to $4,000 to induce him to take
it, and all the cabinet urged it on him with the
exception of his brother. Lord Clarendon, who
advised him to decline. l don't understand
this; it would seer as if Lord @. did not antici-
pate that affairs would move on as smoothly as
all anticipate"
We find the following in the postscript Of our
correspondents letter:
"Lord Elgin is most likely to get the Ameri-
can appointment. Some one will go out soon"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
Recent Deaths.

"Hugh Miller, of Cromarty,' the distinguished
Scotch author and Geologist was recently found
dead on the floor of his bedroom, at his resi-
: dence in Edinburgh, shot through the heart
For some time past he had been in the habit of
having loaded revolver in his room, an attempt
having been made lately to break into his muse
um. 1t is believed that the circumstance of his
death was accidental his general character and
position precluding the idea of suicide. He was
the author of Scenes and Legends in the North
of Scotland" "Oll Red Sandstone" Footprints
of the Creator, My Schools and Schoolmasters,
&C., books that have been extensively read and
greatly admired in this country.
VIM. Maxwell, Esq, well known to many o!
our citizens, died recently in the county of James
City. lie was lawyer by profession, and a
man of fine literary attachments. For some
years past he has resided in Richmond, where
he conducted the Virginia Historical Register
Mr.. Maxwell had attained the age of IA years
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

The Legislature of Maine have elected Mr.
Hamlin to the United States Senate, long term,
and Amos Nourse for the short term-both Re-
publicans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

IMPORTANT NOTICE.-The Stockholders of
i the AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK are requested
to meet at the Office of w. b. Kayser in Saunton, at
II O'clock, on Saturday merit the 2ihi inst The object
Of the meeting is to devise some plan for the settle
ment of the affairs Of the Bank, the plan adopted in
March last having been found impracticable Stock.
holders who can attend, but fail to do SO, will ofcourse
not be heard complaining few days after the meeting
JOS. A. WADDELL,
Jan. 81, 1857. Pres. A. s. b.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

~ See the advertisement for meeting of
Stockholders of the Augusta Savings Bank.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

r OsT OR STOLEN from the subscriber about
j the LIST Of Januury, his FREE PAPERS. Any
sSpectator' Office, will be literally rewarded.
Jan. 81, lS57.-3ts. ANDREW LEECH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

The production of gold in Australia during 49,
sc far exceeds that of 1866.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
-AnyERTIsEMENT.l

Consumption, the great scourge by which so
many are doomed to a premature grave, could
in many cases be etfectually cured by simple re-
NEEDLES, if taken in season. Wistar's Cherry
Balsam has cured hundreds within few years.
TJan 21.-1t1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
T,nyrRrlsEMENT.1

A facorite remedy.-There is no medicine so
extensively and favorabIy known as Perry
Daris' Tegetubls Pain Killer. Its rapidly in
creasinr sale in South America, India and Eu-
rome Is ample proof of its success in those coun-
tr;es [Jan. 21.-2ws
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

Deerfeld, January 81, 1867.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-02
Rockford Land Agency.
WYATT e. BOWDOIN,
Rockford, HoyW Coutv, Loya

lnFFER FOR SALE some of the most desi-
" rable property in Northern Iowa com
prising among Others the following parcels. to
wit:
Lots and A. block 8, fronting on the pub
lie square in the village of ST. Charles
Upwards of 100 lots in the village Of Rock
ford
The water power and improvements of the
Rockford Mill Company, comprising the saw
mill and dam, and water power sufficient for
an excellent Touring mill
The W of s-w / of section TO- tip. 95. 1s,
embracing Bowdoins railroad addition to the
village Of Rockford.
The NV fl / Of NV I of sec. 5, tip. 95, l7-52
acres
NV fl / sec. 6, 95 17-l32 acres.
sw Fl / sec I, IS, 1876 acres
sw fl / sec ls, 95. 1876 acres.
ne sec IL, 95, 10.
sw sec II, 95, 49,
ne / and ne of NV / of sec 10, 95 49,
ca ofsw / sec 25, 95, Is.
ne and |! SC sec 81, IS Is.
n J sw l of of NV | sec l, 96, Is.
e! sw sec 10, Sc 49,
ne 4 of Sc / sec 26, 81, 19-Ccrro Gordo Co.
e,3 Sc sec ., 90, IS, containing a good
water power, grove and stone quarry within
half a mile Of the village of Rockford
W Of ne Sec 16, 95, 10, on which is a bed
of the genuine Milwaukee clay affording an
excellent site for a brick-yard, much needed.
Some five thousand acres in addition TO the
above, including several improved farms in
the vicinity of Rockford
The above will be sold on reasonable terms
and time given II desired.
WYATT & BowDoIN.
Rockford June Is. 1857.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-02

The Mitchell Republican informs us
that the steam saw mill at that place
was burned down on Friday night last.
The engine and boiler are thought to be
but little injured, and may be made
serviceable again. The gearing, car.
riage, &c, were all destroyed. Some
400 or 500 feet of lumber were burned,
belonging to the owners of the mill.
The destruction of this mill is a great
loss to Mitchell, and the country ad.
joining, dependent upon it. The pro.
prietors were Messrs. Coon, Tibbetts
& three young men of indus
try and enterprise. The loss will fall
heavily upon them. 1t is their inten.
ton to put the mill in running order
again as soon as possible. The citi.
zens of Mitchell are aiding them in the
matter, by bonus, and otherwise.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-02
For the St. Charles htelligencer
Mass Meeting.

MEssRs. EDToRs Pursuant to a
previous call, the citizens of Rock
Grove township assembled in mass
convention at the school house near
F. L. Benedicts on the 18th inst. l. P.
Cooper was called to the chair, and L.
G. Phelps chosen secretary. James
Hemphill, B. NJ. Lyon and VIM. Dean
were appointed committee to draw
up resolutions, who, after a short de.
liberation submitted the following:
Resolved, That we look upon the tax voted
upon us at the election on the 25th of May,
called railroad stock, anti-democratic, anti-re-
publican, and violation Of our private rights
being aware that certain private rights were
coded for the support of government and So
ciety, but not to build up corporations or mo
nopolies at our expense.
Resolved, That we look upon 1t as Migrant
outrage upon our rights as citizens in the man
ner we have been treated as regards the last
election throwing our election out, when Sec
ton 255 of the code makes it the duty of the
clerk to furnish the Judges Of election with
poll books.
xItSWtcu, mat VIC lOok upon IL iSS unjust "
allow the property of one man to be heavily
burdened by tax imposed by the vote of an
other man who is without property, without a
household, and who sustains none of the bur-
dens of such taxation.
Resolved, That we consider it an imposition
upon us taxpayers to call special election and
put the county to that expense for the purpose
of building up a monied aristocracy at our ex-
pense.
Resolved, That we will not pay said tax un-
less compelled by a decision Of the supreme
court.
Resoirea, That we look upon Judge Collins
to be as great a tyrant as Europe can produce,
SO far rs he has power.
Resolred, That we consider the present Clerk
as unworthy the suffrage of a free people, I'M
worthy the position he holds and ought to DC
removed from office for neglect of duty.
Resolved, That we consider the prosecuting
attorney of this county too tfifling, too insig-
nificant to hold that Office in any county.
Reyolrea, That we will support no man in
st. Charles for Judge at the coming election in
the present commissioners
locate the county seat at st. Charles
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the st. Charles lntelligen-
Ger and Express and Herald.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
l.. G. PHELPS, Sec'y.
Were the above resolutions adop-
ted ?-EDs.