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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
LAWYER in a Ouandary.

Mr.. Guthrie, the present Secretary OF the
Treasury, is considered great lawyer out West
especially by his party friends; the country late
ly had an opportunity to judge of his profession
al ability, or at least of his accuracy. Some two
months ago he had occasion to address COM
munication to the Hon. L. u. Campbell, OF OHIO,
Chairman of the Committee Of Ways and Means
of the House of Representatives, in reference 70
the additional pay of employees of the House
Campbell replied on the 9th of January, saying
that he could not find the law passed July 70,
1912. to which the Secretary referred him.
On the next day the Secretary wrote BACK,
stating that a clerical error was committed IN
citing the act alluded to-, which should nave
been Goth of August 1912, instead ofJuly, as
written. Two days afterwards Campbell writes ::
~ am unable to find law that contains any
language similar to that quoted in your letter"
and asks to be referred to volume and page.
Mr.. Guthrie, after days consideration, at
last as he thinks, finds where the error lies. IL
was caused, he says, by the clerk in transcend
inc, and the law referred to was the second sec
ton of the act, approved August %, lS42-stat-
utes at Large, VOL 5, p. $40. Still Campbell
could not find the law. He says: "On exa'nl-
nation of the section now referred to, find it
does not contain the language as quoted in your
letter."
The Secretary felt no difficulty this time, hut
promptly replied that thepencil draft OF his first
letter showed that the act of 2lst OF July
1852. was the act intended, 1t was cruel in
Campbell to pursue the worried Secretary
further, but in a note of same date as the one
last received he says the act of July 81, 1852,
was repealed by the act approved August 81,
1852.
Mr.. Guthrie took night to examine into the
matter, and on the next day wrote finally
"You are quite right"-"It is repealed, and
therefore can have no bearing upon the question
in hand"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
The Congressional Canvass.

Gen. Millson, Of the Norfolk District, is an
nounced for reelection to Congress. Several
writers in the Richmond and Norfolk papers
complain of his course in not waiting for the ac-
ton of q Convention, and oensure him also fol-
his vote in favor of the bill to increase the pay
of members of Congress.
In the Alexandria District Gen. Hunton, D
Funston and Inman Horner have been announced
as candidates, subject to the action of Conven-
ton. Whether Ex-Governor Smith will again
run, or what is to become of him, does not ap-
pear.
In the Wythe District some half dozen gentle
men are spoken of to succeed Fayette McMullen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
Fire at the Institution.

On Friday afternoon, about o'clock, smoke
was seen issuing from the caves of the Western
w;no of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumt
and the Blind. The alarm was promptly given
hut before our citizens could reach the lnstitu
ton with the fire apparatus belonging to the
town, the flames had been extinguished by the
inmates of the Institution. We understand that
the damage was but trifng and the cause ac-
cidental
To crafty those who were present, the fire
engine belonging to the Institution played upon
the roof of the building for some time after the
fire was subdued and we were happy to see that
it is in every way an efficient machine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

MExloo.-Late advices from Mexico represent
that Gen Panodn is likely to subdue The insur-
rection ut San Luis. Among some of the insur-
rents taken were several American tillibusters
who were Immediately shot. Com"nfort, ii az,
peors. is endcavorine to negotiate a loan in The
United States for fifteen millions Oh cellars
which it is believed will give sufficient means 10
the government to enable it to establish It's all-
thority firmly. There seems strong Pro0ao'll-
ty that Lower California will fall I'M" American
hands. Gen. Blancarte, who had command OIL
that District, says, already the Mexican Popuia-
ton are anxious for such an advent. MQst OF
the large landed proprietors are now IN PIPER
California, endeavoring to sell their iand' 10 "A
mericans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

EXECUTION OF THREE NEGRoEs.-The execu-
ton of three of the five murderers of Mr. Green,
of Prince William county, took place on the 18th
The old negro woman, her daughter and the
eldest boy were hung; the two younger boys,
aged 10 or 16 years, were respited by the Gov
ernor The three who were executed acknowl-
edged their guilt, and profesSed pentence. Sew
eral thousand persons were present, most ofthem
negroes. The old fenl, it will he remembered,
concocted the plot and instigated the rest to the
dreadful deed--of beating their masters brains
out,and burning his house into which they drag
ged his corpse to conceal their crime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

KANSAS The bill for the'relief of the people
of Kansas was passed by the House OF Repre-
sentaiives on Tuesday by n vote OF SO to 70,
with bur little debate and almost without a
struggle. The provisions of the bill are OF a
sweeping character. The preamble, passed by a
vote of 90 to g. declares that the laws OF the
Territory of Kansas passed by the Legislature at
Shawnee Mission prescribe unjust and unwar-
rantable test oaths as a qualification for voting
or holding office in said Territory; and whereas
the Committee of Investigation sent by the
House of Representatives 10 Kansas, report that
said legislature was not elected by the legal vo-
tiers OF Kansas but was forced upon them by
non-resdents, in violation of the organic act Oh
the Territory, and, having thus usurped legisla-
tive power, it enacted cruel and oppressive laws,
the bill proceeds to declare said laws null and
void, to ignore the legal existence of "a body OF
mem assembled at the Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Territory, claiming to be the legislative assem-
bly of said Territory and directs the Governor
of the Territory by proclamation, TO fix the time
and places for an election of members of the leg
islative assembly. Remaining sections OF the
bill prescribe the qualifications of voters, impose
fines and imprisonment for illegal voting. The
bill has vet to 90 to the Senate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

DIR. KANE.-The last account of DR.. Kane wa:
q letter from Wm. Morton, dated from Havana
Feb. 18th, which stated that he was still alive
but could not last during the day. Morton's
name is familiar to every reader of DIR. Kane.
recent interesting work. He has been DR.. K.'s
faithful attendant for the last seven years, and
accompanied him twice to the Arctic Regions
DR.. Kane is thirtyfour years OF age HIS disease
is of scrotulous nature arising rom ScuF'y ana
exposure during his northern explorations. Ills
friends in New York. the Journal OF Commerce
SAWS, are led to entertain some hope that DR.. X
may survive, from the circumstance thai he has
four times been in the same critical condition.
once in Egypt, from an attack Of plague once
in Africa, Frustrated by the African fever; once
in the Mediterranean, with lock jaw,and he was
dangerously wounded in the Mexican war:whl't
carrying dispatches tor Gen. Scott betweei
Vera Cruz and Mexico.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
Copyoeatinn.

A Couvocation of clergy of the Episcopa
Church was held in this place last week, com
mencing on Wednesday evening. There wa
public service in tue Church morning and even
ing each day till Sunday night. The following
ministers from abroad were in attendance: Rev
r. X. Meade, Charlottesville, Rev. Messrs. Boy
den, Davis and Nelson, Albemarle, and Rev
Jos. Earnest, Orange Courthouse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
New Advertisements
We lIVIlG dIteIIVIVtf W PiI0 10Ih0'' .
vertisements published in this paper:


vertisements published in this paper:
Land Sales.
G.. w. MowRr will sell the valuable johnson Farm
at auction ON the 10th of March.
H. W. SHEFFEY will offer at pubhc SAFE, III noh' VI
the Courthouse in Stanton, on the trst DAY Oh Maio
Court, the desirable Farm of Robert Mcclure, sn:
JAMES G. PATTERSON Administrator, will sell at aue-
tion the 18th of March, the tract OF lana belonging
to the estate of John Conner, decd.
ELIJAH TEAFoRD offers his Farm IN kocKprluse' ooh
tanning lis acres and conveniently located, ,-n =.
PErgR HANGER will sell at auction, ON the Ioth VI
May, his valuable Farm lying on Middle RIVER;
JOSEPH LIGoN will sell the Mountain Land belonging
10 the estate of r. n Freeman on the l2th OF MARCH,
WILLIAM JONES will sell the Farm of Isaiah Jones,
decd, containing 4OD1a acres on the 2Ith Oh Mafch.
SAFES of Personal Property
Dawn p. CURRY will sell Negroes Horses, Mules
ar &c near the Rockbridge Alum, March 18th.
MICHAEL YEssLER will sell his entire stock OF Per-
sonal Property on the 18th of March.
Noah THos. ii. FAwBER will sell at auction, on the
Goth of March, the Property of John Fawber decd.
JAMES w. TRMBLE will sell out on the DIN OF March,
and DAVID McCuTcHAN on the 9Th.
JOHN B. BALDWIN will sell the Personal Property OF
Hugh Fulton, decd, on the 18th of March.
JOHN A. DAVIDSON will sell the Personal properly OF
Mrs. Sharp, decd, on the 10th OF March.
City Advertisements.
KEEN B.1pw1S & Co., Richmond, announce that
they are receiving an unusually large and well selected
stock of Spring Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
LASAHAN & STEWART, Baltimore, have on hand a
large and choice supply of Foreign Wines and Ii
quors.
lEssop & FULroN, Baltimore, importers and dealers
in Foreign and Domestic Hardware, will promptly at
tend to all orders IN their line.
HOWELL Il BRorHERs, Baltimore, advertise the rich.
est and most desirable stock of Paper Hangings and
Borders ever offered in that city.
Miscellaneous.
JOHN T. ARNALL, Waynesboro', is selling off his
goods at cost and offers great inducements TO purcha
sers. , :,
JAMES W. MAssIE, Commissioner, calls upon cred
itors of the Valley junction Turnpike Company. who
have not ALREADY attended to the NATTER to present
their claims by the 23rd of March.
A. f. KINNEY has been appointed agent of the Etna
Insurance Company and offers to insure buildngs,&c
in this region ofcountry. -
REV. j. NJ DAGNALL of Brooklyn,will communicate
the means of relief to nervous sufferers who apply 10
him.
JAMES A. McCLuxG has lost his gun, and wants ii
badly
up. NJ. McCurcHEN wishes to sell valuable negro
man.
WIN. Fourz calls upon his debtors to pay up,
n. X Trout summons the Overseers OF the Poor to
meet on Monday week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
Westminster Review.

Contents of the January number: l. Worldli
ness and other Worldliness DR.. Young, 9. Ca
liabilities and Disabilities of Women, 8. English
Law: its Oppression and Confusion, 4. State OF
Parties in Italy since 1913, .. Revision OF the
English Bible, 6. Herat and the Persian War, Z.
Boiling Water S. The Mysteries of Catalonia, 9.
Contemporary Literature. Republished by l..
Scott & Co., New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
Spring Hill, Feb. 90, '57.-Vind. please copy

THE INAUGURATION BALL.-The National In.
tellgencer of Tuesday furnishes the following in
reference to the preparations making for tie in
auguration ball on the 18th of March The price
OF tickets is ten dollars each:
''The building which has been erected on Ju-
dietary Square for this grandest of all similar
fetes will require but little time to put into com
plete preparation. 1t occupies breadth of sew
enty-seven feet, extending from the sidewalk on
Fifth street quite up to the City Hall. 1t is cal
culated that from four to six thousand persons
can be accommodated, and that without discom-
fort. The band of music will consist of not less
than sixty performers, so that every branch ol
the preparations are on the lnrge>t scale. The
eye no less than the ear will be gratitied. for rs
many rs six hundred g'lSburners will pour forth
their united light upon the glittering scene. We
understand that the cost of the whole will he
Sl5. 000 but there is ma doubt that this sum will
be easily secured, such is the general desire 10
participate in this quadrenna fe,ivity."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
For the iSDecfat0r.
DEERFIELp, Feb. Goth, '57.

DEERFIELD, Feb. 10th, OF.
Nessrs. Editors:-ln your last issue your cor
respondent 81. H." seems to insnuate that the
'sockdooger" at Deerfeld stands too low.
| did not say that it stood at II degrees be-
low zero but did remark that it stood at "a
degrees below on January 23d, 5 o'clock A. NJ,
and moreover can prove it by as many persons
as he chooses. 1t has been compared with three
others in the neighborhood, and they all agree
exactly. 1t is manufactured by McAhster q Co.,
Philadelphia, is pretty small and Mr.. J. II. you
should not expect our little ''sockdologe" to
stand as high as your big one; and more espe-
cially as we are pretty near the "outsquirts OF
creation" and Augusta On that morning the
frost stood on mems beard half an inch, but from
the unfortunate circumstance of my being minus
that hirsute appendage, mine did not freeze at
nil Yours, &c. j. II. NJ.
P.S.-Our salt is out,and ice is scarce. Their
mometer, o'clock, standing at "a degrees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

THE ALLEGED HUSBAND PoIsoNER.-MrS
Gardner, vile OF the late postmasterat llingham.
Mass, the alleged poi>oner of her husband, i.
now in Plymouth jail, where she must remain
till her case comes MP in the Supreme Judicial
Court The Plymouth Memorial has the follow
ing in reference TO her appearance in Jail;
We understand that since her arrival in this
town, where she is now safely housed in the
Jail, she exhibits II recklesSnees and disregard
of the terrible position in which she now stands,
similar to that which has characterized her pro-
ceeling> before, at, and after the death of her
husband. She seems To he extremely deSirnus
of making good personal appearance-wisles
to display her rings. her pins and other iewelry
so that '>he may look Well when her friends
call to see her."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

N. Sartiges, the French Minister, has recently
represented to our government tllat ia'Se a.
mount of property belonging to frencn SUBJECTS
was destroyed by the bombardment OF orey!owh
by Capt. Hollins. The French government re-
quire that the government shall make up the
losses The Secretary of State, is now engaged
upon his reply to the French goyernlheht.-
What course will be pursued is NOT known; but
if the demand is acceded to, the English gov
erpment will also make demand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

RELIGION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VA.-There
are among the $40 students at the University,
100 that are professors of religion. They have
a weekly prayer meeting, Sunday School, and
also have worship every morning in the chapel.
Besides this, they have for some time kept up a
Sunday School in the Ragged Mountains, one at
the poor-house, and aided in one at Praus.-
They also have Missionary Society which meets
monthly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
New Banking House.

We learn from the Vindicator that the Direc-
tors of the Valley Bank in this place have de-
termined to erect new Banking House during
the next summer, Oh their lot adjoining the Post
Office, row occupied by an old frame building
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

We learn, just before going to press that o
P. Baldwin, Esq, of Richmond, will lecture al
Union Hall, in this place, on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday nights next. The course is the
same recently delivered in various Southern cit
les, and everywhere received with unboundeG
applause.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

Mn. BRoDEEIcK.--Tbis gentleman, who has
just been elected to the United States Senate for
six years from California, was formerly foreman
OF engine Company No. 81, in New York. tits
said that when be started for California. several
years ago, he had just enough of money to take
him there and $25 over He returns now with
O fortune of about S250,0O0.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
CORRESPONDENCE.

We were assured u few days ago that our val
ued friend, ''W. B. b." of Glendale, Va, had
not forgotten us, by the reception Of long com
munication from him. The article shall appear
in due time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
February Court.

Monday last was February Court day, and the
usual crowd was in attendance. Lindsey Paine
arrested for stabbing Simon Sheets, was exam
med and sent On tor trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
Another Farm Sold.

Mr.. John Owens lately sold his farm on Mid
die River, containing two hundred acres, to S.
B. Finley, Esq, at $3.50 per acre. 1t adjoins
the place en- which Mr. F. resides.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

"GARRoTING" IN THE CITIEs.-"Garroting,
rs it is called is still all the rage in the city of
New York. A few evenings ago, about six o.
clock, married lady entered her room in the
Broadway Hotel q very fashionable house, and
found man ri1ing her trunk She demanded
his business, and he sprang at her and seiz-
ing her bv the throat choaked her till she was
insensible. and then affected his escape. Num-
beers of these outlaws have been caught at differ
emf times and sent to the Pententiary for ten
to fifteen years, but this kind of punishment,
has not deferred Others from the commission
of the crime. 1t is not improbable that the next
fellow apprehended will be hung to lamp post
by the enraged citizens.
The "garrote" has reached Philadelphia also.
A letter from that city, written one day last
week. says: about half.past 10 o'clock, oil
Saturday night, Mrs. Benner, residing in Mar
shall street in the Second Ward was called to
her loursteps by the ringing of the bell At
that place she found man who Immediately
commenced talking To her in Il general way, sta
ting that he was friend OF her mothers, and
that it was in his power to benefit her in great
degree. While standing confused at the Singh
lar intrusion, her strange visiter threw moose
over her head, with which he endeavored to
strangle her., at the same time making thrust
at her with dagger or Il knife. ntictlng cut
upon her breast. The cries OF the unfortunate
woman alarmed the entire neighborio0d, but
the scounlre managed to escape. The existence
of the garrote in this city has thus far been mat
ter of some speculation. but this affair has ere
ated an intense excitement"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

We learn that the Hon. Fayette McMullen is a
candidate for the Office of Marshal OF the District
of Columbia, and is working like beaver for IL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

A HINT TO Observation-Disclosures ceebra
ted backing mandatory has now ceased to be
The business has ''died out, simply from reso
luton taken by the proprietors who succeeded
the spirited original Of the firm, "to discontinue
advertising in the newspapers as a useless ex
pense." The consequence might have been fore
seen. The firm of Warren has ceased to exis
within one generation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

A vein of bituminous coal, ten feet thick, has
been discovered in Bath county, six miles from
the Central Railroad and forty miles from Staun'
ton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

The Democratic Convention recently held al
Moundsville, nominated Sherrard Clemens a.
the party candidate to succeed DR.. Kidwell il
Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

The examination of Edward A. langhorne'
charged with killing Charles T. Edie, on the
9th ult., at Hampden Sidney College was con-
Guided on the 10Th inst, before the County Court
of Prince Edward He was sent on for trial al
the March term of the Circuit Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

The South Side Democrat states that it is
probable Governor Wise will call an extra ses-
sion of the Legislature early in June.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25

c" A communication from the Proprietor
of tue Hotel at Louisa G. H. was received toe
late for publication in this paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
Announcement.

We are authorized TO announce Hon. JOHN LEICh-
Err candidate for reelection TO the Congress OF the
II States for the district composed of the counties Of
Augusta Roekbridgr, Rockingham Shenandoah, Har-
DIV, Pendeton and Highland
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-25
KATE KARELESS.

From NicARAGuA.-The steamer Texas arriv.
ed at New Orleans on the 18th, from the Balize,
with dates to the 10th. The steamer Tennessee
had arrived there when Coils. Titus and Lock
ridge proceeded up the river and attacked 900
Costa Ricans at Codey's Point at the mouth OF
the Peripagua who were defeated with large
loss. The loss of the American party was trif-
ling but the steamers machinery getting out of
order she came back to Punta Arenas where she
repaired and had gone back again. There was
little doubt but this party would be in full pos
session of Rivas in week.
The dates from Walker are to the 3D. by the
steamer Orizaba from Panama. The "enemy,
under Coras had appeared near Rivas and been
driven back.
On the 2eth General IIeningsen, with force
of 400 men, attacked 1900 of the ''enemy" Ell
George, driving them from their position, and
then returned to Rivas. Walkers whole force
was 300 men, of whom 100 were fit for duty
and in excellent health and spirits, having pro-
visions and ammunition sufficient for three
months.
A private despatch to the agent of the Asso-
ciated Press, dated Greytown, February LOGON
firms the above.