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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
Fire.

On Monday night last, about O'Clock, fire
broke out in the stable on the grounds of the
Virginia Female Institute, and so far consumed
the building before the engines reached the spot
that it was found impossible to sayeit. A val:
liable horse belonging to Hugh W. Shetfey, Esq
was burnt with the stable, and also buggy
The fire was communicated to a small frame
building in the rear of the Institute stable, and
to the stable or the lot of Robert G. Bickle,
ESQ.,, both of which were entirely consumed.
Col. Baldwn's stable was on fire several times,
but was saved only by the commendable efforts
of the fire company recently organized, to the
members of which too much credit cannot be
given for their untiring exertons. Had they
failed to arrest the flames upon Col. BIS. stable,
the probability is that all his out-houses would
have been destroyed, and the Dwelling House
would have been saved with difficulty.
We have not heard how the fire originated,
but it is rumored that the individual who at
tended to the stable was in the habit of carrying
a pipe in his mouth when he went to it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

Will. KANSAS BE A SLAVE STATE2- What
the Pro SLAVERY Meu think about u.-The ST. Jo-
seph (Mo.) correspondent of the Missouri Re-
publican, Zone Of the most decided pro-slavery
Journals to be found anywhereD writing from
st. Joseph, under date of March l6th. says
1.-THE emigration to Kansas reminds me of that
to California in the days of its greatest allure
ments. Trains upon trains are pouring in from
every quarter but particularly from the free
States. had once thought, as | used to write
YOU, that Kansas would be a Slave State, but
am now forced to alter my opinion from the O.
overwhelming evidences to the contrary that
force themselves upon me every day.
"Our ferry boats are busily engaged from day
light until dark in carrying over trains and the
proportion of Free-Sol to the Pros Slavery emf
grants is as fifteen to one. This is not Confined
alone to our point of crossing, but it is so at
every other that can hear from, and il satisfies
me that the political destiny of Kansas is fixed
beyond all question
WARS and rumors of wars she will know no
more, but peace will brood over her beautiful
prairies and prosperity will reign through
out her borders ! am a pro-slavery man, and
wonld prefer to see my favorite institution es-
tablished there but | am, nevertheless, con.
WINGED that the energetic, enterprizing Yankee
will develop the resources and build up the
country sooner than We could do, and that by
living in harmony with them as our neighbors,
they will do us no injury in our peculiar prop
erty."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
Facts for the People.

The National Intelligencer OF Saturday last
has an article on the public lands, which con-
tans facts of great interest to the people OF Vlr-
ginia at this time. We shall hereafter puohsh
the article in full, but for the present must con-
tent ourselves with synopsis. After quoting
from the Virginia deed of session, the lhtelil-
,encer refers to Gen. Jackson's proposition to
cede the public lands to the States IN winch
they lie. To counterfeit this movement Mr.,
CLAW introduced his well-known distribution
bill, which passed both houses of Congress, but
was vetoed by the President. The whole a.
mount which would have gone into the Treasu-
ry of Virginia, under this bill, from 1882 to
1889, would have been $4,569, 169, or for each
year s72s,l94.
In 1871 an act was passed to appropriate the
proceeds of the sales of the public lands amongst
the several States. This act continued in force
only one year, and all the States accepted the
proceeds divided by it, except Virginia. Our
Legislature has to this day refused to receive
the $4,000 apportioned to us.
The proceeds of the lands mp to July, 1856, a
mounted to the sum of sl22,311,2 PA. Of this
grand total, if now distributed under Mr.. Clay's
land BILL the State of Virginia would receive
the sum of s9,387,779. 1t would give for each
Congressional district in Virginia s71s,29O.-
Apportioned among the counties Albemarle
would receive Sl6l, 721, Bath $24,5SS, High
land SS4,SS4, Roekbridse s120,ll4, Rocking
ham S161,957 and Augusta $1sS,s69. Think
of that, Woodworking people of Augusta! Dc
you so love to pay taxes with the money earned
by the sweat OF your brow, that you will not
tighten the burden by drawing upon fund
justly yours9
I'VE refer to Virginia, in this oase,N says the
Intelligencer, because O large portion ofthe pub
lie domain was her munifcent gift to the Union
and because her politicians are quietly looking
on whilst the condition OF the trust is totally dis
regarded and perverted" Will thepeQple longer
submit to be governed by politicians, who te
maintain their own consistency exhibited in
regard to nothing else) would sacrifice oul
dearest interests? Now is the time to move In
this matter. 1t will be too late by another g.
lection. Western members of Congress in 1888
did not hesitate to avow the purpose to appro
pirate to the States in which they lie all the
public lands, "and one Of the most eminent Of
| them declared that after the ceusus OF 1850
''the power to do so would be irresistible. Thu
'Juyflmsnt Of that threat as almost complete, ant
latter the census OF 1860 the old States will be
utterly powerless unless they unite cordially
''for their common protection"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
TIE CHINESE WAR.-A London correspondent,

TIE CHINESE WAR.-A London correspondent,
under date or March 9th, writes as tt,iloYs
After every allowance has been made for the
exaggerations Of fear and anger the accounts
we receive of the state of affairs in the Canton
river are of q nature to awaken serious appre-
benson. The inhabitants of the province have
risen En-. masse against the Foreigners. All the
foreign residents have left Canton, and at Hong
Kong and Macao attacks from the natives were
daily egpecsed Hong-isqng has heen Placed
under martial law. The river steamers haye
been compelled to cease plying between Hong
Kong and Canton. Tie English are nov mere
" standing on the defensive. The Emperor Of
China has placed the five ports OF the empire
which are open to Europeans in state OF siege.
He has also issued decree prohibiting all sub
iects of the Celestial Empire from trading with
the English on pain Of deaths the opium mar
kets are Professionally closed. The Imperial
fleets and troops are to attack the English where
ever they meet Them the treaties made with
them are suspended. Tie fleet OF the Rebels has
Joined that of the Imperialists, to make common
cause against the English. Six hundred war
iunks are collected in the Canton river. 1t is
stated that the pressure OF the Rebels upan the
Imperial Government of China has induced it
to make unprecedented concessions to Russia
with reference to the frontier OF the Amoor,
which have placed China somewhat at the mercy
of her colossal neighbour. The Chinese Emperor
has, it is said, become aware of his position, and
his counsellors are more disposed than they have
been hitherto to cultivate good understanding
with other Powers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
From Europe.

The steamer Asia arrived ut New York on
the oath nit, bringing Liverpool dates to the
7th-three days later. The news has some
points of interest. Lord Palmerston had announ-
ced the intention of the Ministry to dissolve
Parliament in May and then appeal to the coun-
try for the vindication of their policy. China IN
the meantime is to be coerced into peace and the
granting of additional commercial advantages, the
co cooperation of France and the United States
being solicited in the measures necessary to this
end The Paris Moniteur has dispatches from
Hong Kong, dated January 10Th, stating that all
the foreign residents there appear to have been
poisoned. The family Of Sir John Bowring were
suffering badly. All the Chinese bakers had
fled.
A commercial treaty between the United
States and Persia had been concluded at Tehe-
ran. This fact was previously well known here,
the treaty being already in the possession OF our
government. The signing of the treaty of peace
with Persia had been officially announced. The
Neufchatel Conference opened at Paris on the
9Th.
LATER.-By the steamer Europa, which ar
rived at Halifax on the 9th, We have weeks
later intelligence. The preparations of Spain for
m invasion of Mexico continue on large scale.
III Is thought Ildl lHe OpeidtiOuo win w iIiieS'
to the blockade and hombardment of Vera Cruz,
and will not embrace the landing of military
force.
The Espana, government organ, demands
that France and England shall request the Uni
ted States to remain neutral.
1t is ramored that the Emperor Napoleon of
fers to mediate on the part Of Spain. Meantime,
French ships have been ordered to cruise OFT
Vera Cruz 1t is also rumored that France and
England have declined to guarantee the posses
sion of Cuba to SPAIN in the event Of hostilities.
A special Mexican minister had arrived at
Southampton en- route for Madrid for the pur-
pose of arranging the difficulties. Meantime,
the war programme OF Spain contemplates the
bringing OF Santa Anna from his retirement, and
lending him aid to capture Vera Cruz.
The Circassians have again beaten the Rus
slams on the banks of the Lola, driving them a.
cross the river with loss Of 400 men, field
pieces and baggage.
From China there was no news of Importance.
The public mind of England was excited by the
approaching elections
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

DEMOCRATS IN FAVOR OF DIsTRIBUTIoN.-
Capt. John W. Hambleton, distribution Dem
ocrat, has announced himself an independent
candidate for the Legislature in Piltsylvania
county. In addition to this significant fact. the
Richmond Enquirer publishes the proceed
ings of q Democratic Convention of dele
gates from James City, Charles City and New
Kent, from which it appears that several
prominent members were in favor of distribu-
ton. Mr.. VIM. r. Douglas advocated the meas
ure at some length. The following is an ex-
tract from the proceedings:
"Mr Douglas cited the names OF leading Dem
ocrats in favor of distribution, and said only be-
cause the Wings adrocated at the Democracy Of
Virginia were umcilling 10 accept 1t.
MIR Woodson, of james City, then obtained
the floor His Democracy being questioned, he
most empbatically assured the Convention Of
his democratic principles, and spoke mt some
length eloquently in favor of distribution.
"Mr. Douglas replied to some observation of
Mr.. Richardson's, about Virginia'S being dis
graced if she should receive any portion of the
land money, and said DR.. Richardson was then
likewise disgraced, havingpurchased land claims.
(Cries of Orderly
Thus it will appear, says the Richmond Wing
that the rank and file Of the Virginia Democra-
cy are beginning to thilk and speak for them
selves on the subject of distribution, notwlth-
standing the efforts CT the Democratic press and
politicians to humbug and delude them. Keep
the ball in motion!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

1t. GovERNoRsHIp OF THE SrATE.-The Enqui-
rer of Saturday publishes the resignation OF 1t.
Gov. McComas. There is no provision in the
Constitution for filing the vacancy by an cleo.
ton, and as tue Attorney General, who would
succeed to the office. has also resigned and the
last Senate failed to elect President pro tempo
re, and the House of Delegates adjourned sine
die-thus having no Speaker, the State, in case
of the death or resignation of Governor Wise,
would be without either au Executive officer or
the power of electing one for the present term.
The matter is remeded, however, by the power
vested in the Governor, to fill pro tempOre all
vacancies in those offices for which the Consti-
tuition and laws make no provision. He will OF
course appoint 1t. Governor, whose term of
Office will last until 80 days after the commence
ment of the next session of the Legislature
Rich. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
TAnvrpTrsr>trNT I

The statistical tables of mortality show re-
duction in this country of the proportion of
deaths from pulmonary diseases. Doct. Aver
attributes this result to the effect of his Cherry
Pectoral. He also asserts that the cures from
his Cathartic Pills give reason to believe they
WILL as they come into more general use, mate
rally reduce the mortality from those particular
diseases for which they are designed. From
what we know of his preparations, we think he
has grounds for his claims, and if he has, it is an
attainment of which an Emperor might be proud.
Rarely is it permitted any one man to know that
his skill is bestowing health and life to the mass
es of his fellow men.
Such reflection is worth working for, even
though lie had the reflection for his reward
Springfield Daily Courier.
AMI; 1QST-1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

FROM CALIFoRNIA.-The last advices from
California are to the 9Th ut. The Alta Califor-
MIA of that date says: The most exciting topics,
during the last fortnight, have been the impeach-
ment of our State treasurer DR.. Bates and Con-
troer Whitman, by the Assembly, and the pro-
ceedings consequent thereto. The Senate has
adopted resolution to sit as High Court of
impeachment on the case of the Treasurer. on
the 9th of the present month and on that of the
Controller on the 9th DR.. Bates has since been
arrested on two separate charges of felony, and
held to bail in $4,000 on each charge. Rows,
who was committed to prison for refusing to
answer the Grand Jury, still remains in custody
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
Soldiers Of the War of 1912.

The appended roll of John G. Sewers Com
pany of Artillery has been handed TO us for pub
licalionby one other associates, and areative of
one OF them now numbered with the dead. This
was finely uniformed company. and regarded
with so much pride by the people of Stanton,
that just before they 'marched to the war" in
1914, they were presented with splendid stand
of coorS, by the wives, sisters, mothers and
sweetEearts they left behind item. After a
tour OF service, they returned to their homes,
but since then, death has made sad havoc in their
ranks. More than ono half of the brave and
gallant men have heard the last revelle and
gone to that undiscovered country, from whose
bourne no traveller returns" A few OF the
survivors are still with US and may well look
back with pride and satisfaction TO the period
when they obeyed their countrys call, and
marched from their homes to the tented field,
with flying coors, and hearts beating in unison
with the thrilling fife-note and rafting drum
All honor TO to the brave old soldiers --Amer.
H,Jofor Poll nt' n,n3 Tob,, n S01rers' Io3U5l0f1j
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
IsThe Snnth.O

We have received the first number of this pa
per, Just started in Richmond by Mr.. R. A. Pry-
or. and are glad to find that it takes decided
ground against "the yillanous policy of roIa-
ton in office" and ''the atrocious maxim that
to the victors belong the spoilS." "The South
recommends d Convention at Staunton, on the
LIST day of May, to nominate Democratic candi-
aote for the office of Attorney General.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
Fire ('Onpany,

The Stanton Fire Company had a public
turnout on Saturday afternoon last, for the first
time. 1t is composed of the right sort of ma
terial, and promises to do efficient service. The
engines operated in fine style, the older one OF
+be two. which has been in use for more than
s;vtv wears throwing jet of water over the
Ali ON the Courthouse cupola.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
County AgriculturaI Society.

Maj. J. NJ. McCue, President of the Augusta
County Agricultural Society, requests US to
state that meeting of the Executive Commit
tee will be held at the Virginia Hotel, in Staun-
ton, on Wednesday next, the 9Th of April. A
full attendance is desired. Persons having lists
of members of the Society, are requested to re-
turn them to the Secretary, W. NJ. Tate, Esq,
hv Mnn1ov tho 9Th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

The New York Assembly, Republican, on
Wednesday by vote of seventy.tive to twenty
seven adopted resolutions providing for an a
mendment of the constitution by abolishns the
property qualification in regard to colored vo-
tiers. The proposition not only abolishes the
property qualification but also the three years
residence required, thus placing whites and blacks
on perfect equality at the polls. The Senate
it is stated will concur with the Assembly. The
matter will then go to the next Legislature. If
the majority of that body agree to 1t, then the
question goes directly before the people
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
| ADyERTIsFMENT.1

WhateW cure my Chilblains? Perry Davis
Vegetable Pain Killer will do it. 1t is also the
best medicine for sprains, bruises, rheumatism,
cramps in the limbs or stomach. 1t is, 10 short,
medicine no family should be without.
April 1.-2ws
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
The Lieutenant Governor.

Lieutenant Governor McComas publishes q
card in the Enquirer acquitting himself of the
imputations recently cast upon him, from which
it appears that he has been unjustly dealt with
He also announces his intention to resign his Of
fee and move to Chicago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

The PUBLIC LANDs--The people of Alabama
and their Representatives in Congress do not
seem to be afflicted with the strict construction
scruples in regard to land distribution which
weigh so heavily upon our more immediate
neighbors, the good people OF the Old Dominion.
The former take more practical, and, as we
think, wiser views of the subject of land grants,
and the rights of the States to an equal partici-
patton. Accordingly, when the bill making a
donation of land for railroad purposes to the
Territory of Minnesota was pending, sensible
member from Alabama moved to add clause
to grant lands to his OWE State for the benefit of
railroads there, and it went through without a
word of pposition.-National Inteligencer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

SERIOUS EpIDEMIo.-The Oswego ca. y
Times speaks of new epidemic, known by the
name of "brain fever" as truly alarming
throughout Madison and Onondaga Counties
1t adds:
"a gentleman who has lately visited the for.
mer county informs us that in some localities
the people are leaving in alarm and dismay.-
Persons are attacked with the remarkable mala-
dy very suddenly, soon become insane, and die
in few hours. We do rot know that any have
recovered when once attacked by the disease.
Duane Brown and Richard Thomas, Esqs., two
prominent lawyers of Madison county, have fall
en- victims to it, and we are told in some of the
villages deaths occur daily. AS yet there is no
rational explanation of the disease"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

THE CoMET.-Neryous people have been CIV
ing themselves much uDeasiness about the com
ct which some German almanac maker has pre-
dicted will come in contact with the earth In
June next. Prof Pierce, of Harvard College,
has, however written letter, in which he
asserts that no scientific man can have predicted
a collision, '.Jor am postice," he says, hat
there are not the data for such a computation"
We hope this will quiet all tears.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
A letter from Great Salt Lake city states tina

A letter from Great Salt Lake city states that
Judge Stiles Mormon United States Judge in
Utah, having as previously reported, taken a
bold stand against the nefarious designs of the
Mormons and in support of law and justice, had
been cut off from the church, and his Office was
subsequently broken into ard all the books pa
pers, and the records of the United States Court
were taken out and publicly burnt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
North British Review.

Contents of the February number: l. The
Employment of Women, 2. Modern Style, 8. Dr.
Samuel Brown, 4. Dr. Kane's Arctic Explora-
tons, 8. Mrs. Browning's Poems, 6. Richard
Hooker, Z. Art Unions, s. The Trade in Opium,
9. United States Politics, Foreign and Domestic
Repubished in New York, by L. Scott & Co., at
So year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

THE BENEFITS OF PROTECTION Charles
ton Courier makes the following remarks, which
are true and particularly interesting as coming
IRON South Carolina, the seat of the most invet-
crate opposition to the policy of protection
1--WE confidently believe that the giant strides
which this country has made in agriculture, com
merce and manufactures are in large measure
due to the protection policy, fostering home pro-
auctions and interests in preference to the pro-
ducts of foreign industry. At times and in GER
tain instances, that policy may have been pushed
to an unwise and even oppressive excess; but.
as a general rule it has worked well, building up
and extending our shipping and commercial in
teresls, and our agriculture generally. rs well as
our cotton culture especially, besides domestica-
ting among us manufactures and the arts. Ex-
cept in peculiar and rare cases, however, protec-
ton should never be other or more than Incl
dental, and confined within the revenue limit,
and rarely, if ever greater or higher than enough
to enable the home to compete fairly with the
foreign manufacturer"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

NEW BOOKs.-My Last Cruise or, Where We
IN Went and What We Saw, by Lieut.. A. w. Hab-
ersham, U. s. Navy; Sermons, Doctinal and Practi-
cal, by Rev. William Archer Butler, NJ. A., late Pro
fessor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Dub
lin; Sermons of the Rev. c. H. Sturgeon, of London;
Plain Words to Young Commitment, by JAS W.
Alexander, ID. d.; Counsel 10 The Awakened; or, the
Pathway Safety, By the Rev. Ashton 0xenden; The
American Citizen, By John Henry Hopkins. d. d.,
l.. L. D., Bishop Of Vermont. Just leeeyed BY
Staunton, Ap ], 1857 ROBT. COWAN.
ROCERY AND CONFECTIONERY
u ST0RE!- WIZ I. MOUNT is now IN receipt
of u large and reN selected Stock u GROCERIES,
CONTEMPORARIES, FRUITS, de-, to which he
respectfully invites the attention Of the public feeling
assured he can offer INDICTMENTS to purchase Of
him. if thev will call and examine his Stock.
SiauntOn, April /, 1851
TSTRAY COW.-Taken up by the subscriber
~ ON the Islb ult., red Cow with white face and
Lack and slit In The le The owner can recover
her by paving COSTS and charges The subscriber lives
On The old Warm Springs road about six miles fiom
Staunon. JOHN MYERS.
April |, ls57,-$ts*
lust RECEIvED,-A selection of GRACE
FL HOOPS BATTLEDORES &c. For sale low by
Staunton, April /, 1857. WIN. 7. MOUNT.