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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

THE GREAT MoGUL.-The aged King of Delhi,
feeble tool in the hands of the late occupants
of Delhi, was captive in the hands of bis Eng
lish oonquerors, at the latest advices. The re-
port that his two sons 'had been shot appears
correct-with the addition that they had fallen
in battle, and not as the words might seem to
imply, by the vengeance OF the British. This
Sovereign, who is between eighty and ninety
years old, could scarcely have been an active
promoter of the late revolt. Mahomet Surajoo-
den Shah Gagee succeeded his father, as King OF
Delhi, in 1887, and has been retained, by the
East India Company, as King in name only,
for the last twenty years. A pensioned descend
ant of the last race of Mahomedan Kings OF the
Delhi his Court presented all the worst evils OF
Eastern depravty and luxury. In his own Pal-
ace, at least, he was allowed to retain all power
of life and death, and was cruel as well as luxn-
rious. The stipend annually granted to "His
Majesty" was twelve-and a. half lakhS of rupees,
equal to S625,O00 The East India Company
committed great mistake in allowing snch am,
ple means, after they had virtually annlhlated
the regal authority 1t would not surprise us TO
find them providing for the gradual dimlnuton
and final extinction of oil the large allowances
which they have hitherto made to the deposed
Native Princes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
T,o Naw vorl Cleariug House.

Since the commencement OF the present imam
cial troubles great deal has been said IN the
newspaper about the New York Clearing House,
and brief account of the institution may be in
terestipg to our readers, The New York indie
pendent explains the mode of operation in full,
but mere outline will suffice for our purposes.
Previously to the year 1853 the Banks OF the
city-ffty odd in number-each OF whom re-
ceved the bills and checks of the Others, were
in the habit of making weekly settlements. In
that year, however, the Banks were required by
law to publish weekly statement OF their bust
ness. The publication Of this statement has
been of great service to both the Banks and the
public. As soon as this law went into operation
great efforts were made by the Banks to make
as strong statements as possible, and to this end
they daily drew from each other their balances
in COIN This became very laborious, and it oc-
cupied most of the time of the principal officers
of the Bank to attend to the exchanges and set
Elements with each other, and the porters were
kept on the run with exchanges or drafts for bal
ance, and coin was carted and carried all over
the city day after day, at no small risk; yet
when the days work was ended the Banks were
no nearer settlement than when they begun.
This inconvenient system could not continue
long, and the association known as the New
York Clearing House Association was organized
oy the Banks. A room was provided, with
counters and portions raileC off, one for the use
of each Bank and here the Clerks of the vari-
Gus Banks belonging to the Association meet at
10 o'clock every day to settle their accounts
All the transactions Of each Banks are open to
the inspection of the other members OF the AS
ISOLATION at the Clearing House, and thus a cor
rect estimate is formed ofthe condition and man
agement of the different institutions. A Bank
is not admitted until its capital is all paid, nor
until after an examination by committee ofthe
Association, they are satisfied that is in sound
condition and prudently conducted. The read
err will perceive that the direct advantages of the
system, such as the economy of time &C., are
but small in comparison with the indirect bene-
fits resulting from this mode Of exchanging
The Association appoints annually four COM
mittees, to whom the government of the estab-
shment is referred The business of the Clear
ing House is conducted by q manager, assistant
manager and TWO clerks, and the expenses are
divided among the Banks in proportion to their
capitals
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

Mr. Orr has arrived at Washington to look to
his outposts, which are threatened by Skirmish-
ing parties thrown out by other candidates for
the Speakership. Mr.. Jones, of Pa, who alone
of the several Northern candidates could expect
any substantial Presidential support, has with
drawn, and there is reason to believe that Mr..
Orr will be presented in the Democratic caucus
as the Administration candidate. The secession
of 10 or II Nullfers and anti -Buchaneers might
lead To a protract ed struggle. upon the model OF
those which took place in 1919 and 1866, but
would in the end result in the election of Mr..
Orr by plurality vote. Mr.. Harris, of Illinois,
will concentrate the Democracy of the North
west upon himself in the preliminary trial of
strength. The competition Tor the Clerkship is
active between Mr.. Robinson. of Indiana, and
Mr. Allen, of Illinois, both ex-melnbers. Their
qualifications and claims upon the party are a.
bout equal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

STILL ANOTHER REvoLUTIoN.-We learn by q
telegraph despatch from New Orleans that poor
Mexico is once more in the throes OF revolution:
The country is represented to be in frlghtful
condition. The opposition to Comonfort is re-
ported to have concentrated upon Santa Anna
as a leader, and it is probable that that arch
agitator will soon show himself at the head OF a
hostile force From present appearances 1t
would seem that the President is by no means
certain of his position for twenty hours to-
gether, and under such circumstances it is i'm
possible to forsee the result. A number OF po-
iitcal exies had arrived in New Orleans by the
Tannassaa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF LANDRY vi

TRUSTEES SALE OF LANDRY virtue
j Of deed of trust executed to me by Jacob c. Rol
rectons of the parties Interested shall proceed in
the town of Mt Sidney, on Saturday, tie 18th day q
December 1887, to SELL to the highest bidder, at pub
lie auction the following Real Estate, viz: Said ia
cob c. Rollers life estate in the 55 ACRES Of very val
liable LAND, being part Of the CLYDE Tract al
iot,ed TO Mrs. Margaret oler in the division of the
land and 81 Acres of valuable Wood Land, on the
hill back OMIT. Sidney adjoining the lands of Darrell
Slower and others.
TERMS or SALE Enough to pay costs of suit in
cash, and the residue in six: twelve and eighteen
months bonds with good security, to be given for
the deferred payments-deeds to be made to the pur
chasers, retaining liens for the purchase money, OF
the title to be retained until the purchase money Is
paid in full, ct the option of the purchasers or
HUGH w. SHGFFEY, Trustee.
lee 1Sh7- tds-PIintnr's Fec e. 90.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

INTERESTING BABY AFFAIR.-Last Saturday
evening gentleman residing at Jamaica Plains
was sitting with his wife and some friends at
their parlor fire, when the door bell was violent
" rung. The lady rose, but then suggested to
her husband that as the girl was ont, he had
better go to the front door. Accordingly, he
opened it, and found no one there; but there
was a nicely done up basket, covered with white
linen at his feet and he thought he heard the
rustlng of female dress departing After
looking vainly up and down the street and a.
round the portal, he took the basket into the
parlor On the covering being removed, beau
tful little child appeared, some five months old.
The lady screamed ; one of the lady visiters took
up the baby and found note pinned to its dress,
which charged the gentleman of the house with
being the father, and implored him to support
it. A rich scene ensued between the injured
wife and the indignant husband, the latter ut
terly denying all knowledge of the little one and
asserting his innocence The friends interfered,
and a. last the wife was induced to forgive the
husband, although he still stood TO it like Tro-
Jan that he had always been faithful husband.
Finally, the lady very rogushly told her hus-
band that it was strange he should not know
his own child, for it was their mutual offspring
which had Just been taken from its cradle up
stairs by the nurse, for the very purpose OF play
ing the joke; and the surprised husband finally
Joined in the laugh which was raised at his ex-
pense i-Boaton FydrelIer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

FROM CALIFoRNIA.-Th steamers Daniel Web
ster aud Northern Light have arrived at New
Orleans and New York, respectively, with late
advoes from California and large amounts OF
specie. The supposed acc cunts of Indian depre-
dations in Carson Valley are greatly exaggera-
ted. The evidence of the massacre of the 11S
emigrants for California in the Southern part of
Utah appears to be conclusive against the Nor
mons, and the fact has produced great excite
ment. The papers say that IN efficient army
could be raised in California alone, to proceed
aOainst the Mnrmnns
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

IMponrANr From EURopE.-By way OF Cape
Race, we have telegraph summary OF the EI-
ropean intelligence by the steamer Fulton whlcn
left Havre on the 18th and Southampton Oh lhe
afternoon of the 18TH The dates are lour DAYS
later than those by the Vanderbilt. The lnan-
cal news is highly important. The suspension
of the restrictive clause of the Bank charter hau
produced good effects. The money market was
ouieter, the demand for discounts less pressing,
and consnls had advanced to 81 l-2ao9 90 'or
money, 90 for account. The Bank OF france
was extending its issues. Notwithstanding 'le
improved aspect of affairs heavy failures hao oc.
Cured both in England and France. Inc most
prominent failures in England were OF hrlns en-
gagged n the East India and continental ,raue'
In the London market sugar had materially ao'
yanced in price, Bait. Amer. 30M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

BENTON ON PIERoE.-Col. Benton concludes
letter to Judge Robertson, of Kentucky, with
the following highly characteristic paragraph;
II am now well recovered and working as
sual, and expect to finish the Abridgement next
Summer, and then to add another volume to the
two of the Thirty Years View, bringing it down
to 1860, if live that long; at all events, to the
time of the Pierce Administration, if we must
call by his name an Administration in which he
was imperative, and in which nullifiers, disun-
ionists, and renegades, used his name and his
power fer their own audacious and criminal pur-
poses.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

BUReLARIEs IN BosToN phase of crime in
Boston has taken the form of burglares. These
offences there are of almost rs alarming trequen-
CIV as the a>sassnations and garrotings in New
York. Numbers of them are committed every
night, and all marked by more holdneSs than a
drotness. The movements OF those engaged in
perpetrating these crimes show that they are
not regular burglars. They want the skill of
the scientific cracksman, and, besides the places
they select to plumber are not such as he would
select, offering at best but small promise of re
wards for the risk incurred. Dwellings in the
suburbs are the principal subjects of their dep.
relation, and clothing, watches, silver-ware aud
light miscellaneous articles are generally carried
off by them. They have been so daring as to
visit the same house twice in succession, appa
rently defying all the risks they ran OF detec-
ton.
Some curious scenes have transpred in these
midnight enterprises One fellow recently en-
tered house in the neighborhood of Boston in
the night by window, and in order to he bet
ter prepared for his work, Invested himself of
his hat, boots and coat, leaving them out
side. He passed through several rooms, and
entered the chamber of the mas er Of the house,
when his wife was awakened by the cracking
of a door, She reused her husband, who asked
for his gun, and, upon hearing that article men
toned. the burglar took TO flight in such haste
that he left his hat, coat and boots. In his coat
was afterwards found over a hundred dollars
worth of melted silver, which, of course, was
seized as lawful prize. 1t was no doubt the
of some previous burglary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
For the Spectator

lessrs. Editors Can you tell me what is the
matter with the National lntelligencer On Sat
urday we received the papers due Tuesday and
Thursday, and Saturdays issue has not yet come
to hand. There is some gross negligence some
where. The Editors owe it TO good faith to have
the matter looked into The subscribers are
Justly very much dissatisfied. They bargained
for a regular issue of tri-weekly paper, and
they hardly ever get a number, in proper time
You will oblge many of your readers BY calling
the attention of Messrs. Gales IL seaton to this
grievance A SUBSCRIBER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

RAILROAD CONVENTION Richmond Wing
says that a convention is to be held in that city
on Tuesday, the Sth of December, of all the rail-
road and canal companies of the State, to consi-
der any matters of general interest, and endeav-
or by concert of action, to adopt measures for
making railroad investments remuneratiye to the
Stockholders
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

- ALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of decree
y of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered
the cause of Fail BARN Trout and another shall
proceed, the premises, Thursday, tie 3lst day d
December next, to sell at public sale, to the hghes
bidder, Tract or Parcel of LAND, containing abou
I42 Acres, situated In the county of Augusta, ad
Joining the lands of William a. Bel and Col George
Baylor 1t has on it a good BRICK MANSION
HOUSE, Barn, fine Fruit excellent water, and is al
together u very desirable farm.
TERMS-ln equal instaments at six, twelve and
eighteen months the purchaser giving bond and gooc
security and the title to be retained as ultimate
rity. NlCHO. n. TkouT, Conn.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
puntsbaH

Robert Napier, negro man for whom Mr. John
Brandeburg stands master, was treated to thirty
nine ashes ON Monday last for stealing prov
ender from Mr.. William Smith, near Staunton,
on Saturday last. Mr. B. was also held bound
in the sum of $4,000 for his future good beha
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

SUCH GETTING UP STAIRs.-The Paris cor
respondent Of Independence 3elge says that
the idea has been started in that city of queer
notions, Of abolishing flights of stairs altogether
in private dwellings. and substituting therefor
steam husting machines As steam engine is
not by any means a convenient article to have in
ones house, NJ. Fguler proposes that the mo-
tive power shall he electricity. Sending fat
man to the top of the house by e flash of light
nipb is somewhat of novelty
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

A Philadelphia letter of the 2sth says ga
company has been formed in this city, called the
American Emigration Land Company, for the
purpose of inducing emigration to Virginia, for
agricultural purposes. The land owred by the
company is situated in Bath county, Va, and
during the present season large number of
families have left this city for the settle,
ment, the last party on Wednesday last, via the
PhadeIphia and Baltimore Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
---------------
Mr.. Ra,dwip,S Lectures.

We are requested to state that Oliver P. Bald
win. ESQ, of Richmond, will deliver series of
four lectures at Union Hall. beginning this (Wed-
nesday) evening. This simple announcement,
in community where Mr. Baldwin is known,
is sufficient to secure for him full audience.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
More Candidates.

r. W. Stevenson and E. NJ. Gushing announce
themselves by handbills, as candidates for the
Office of Commissioner of the Revenue for the
Town of Staunton, made vacant by the failure
of A. W. Graves to qualify. James Wiley is al
30 candidate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
! $4,000 WORTH OF
D E S II A BL E GODS S.
Az PRIME COST. EQk CASH

HAVING determined to decline my present bust
IL ness as soon as practicable, / shall commence
from this day selling ont my entire Stock at prime
cost for eash, and mistlke! The prices named will
in all cases, be the first cost and abatement except
for and lots of goods, TO close out In this
stock will be found great many desirable Goods viz
lo0peces Calicoes, Bed Tickings, Brown and Bleach
ed Sheeiing and Shirtings; $1,000 worth of BOOTS
SHOES 5000 worth of HATS and CAPS $500 worth
of China, Glass and Queenswsre, and Stoneware;
Blankets Flannels, Cloths and Cassimeres, Linens,
Pocket Handkerchief Ribbons, and Dress and Fancy
Goods. Aso lot of Iron and Steel CASTINGS; a
large stock of HARDWARE, consisting of Knives and
Forks Spoons Locks, Butts and Screws, Shoyels and
the most desirable Stocks offered in this market
for cash.
~ All persons indebted to me will please come
forward and settle, either by bond prompt payment,
as am determined to close up my business with des-
patch. JN0. F. J. WHITE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

GHRISTMAS Is COMING !-WILLIAM. T.
MOUNT respectfully informs the citizens ofStaun-
ton and vicinity that he is receiving the most Sc
lect assortment of CONTEMPORARIES, fhoIiS,
&C. tbat the Northern markets can afford; in addl
ton to which, he has great variety Of FANCY
GOODS and TOYS, suitable for the Christmas times
He will have an assortment of the incest Fruit Pound,
jelly, Ribbon, Victoria and Sponge CAKE and Other
kinds too tedious to mention Call ana see Tor your
selves. WIN. L. MoUNI, Main street.
Staunton Dec g 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
Preaching,

Rev. Vim. E. Baker, OF Georgia, will supply
the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church again on
Sabbath next He will also preach at the Lee
ture Room tonight wednesday,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
Chewing Tobacco,

Evans has just received several varieties of
excellent chewing tobacco, which he is able to
sell at lower prices than heretofore. Give him
q call,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

THE GRAssHopPER Observation-Disclosures are
again making their appearance in myriads in
western Texas. At the date Of the latest adv-
ces from San Antonio, they were devouring all
the vegetables before them in that vcinage.-
Having reached San Marcos, they destroyed a
rye field in two hours The Austin Intelligent
Ger says that these ''ocnsts," as it styles them,
made their appearance in that region two years
AGO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

~ A negro man, belonging to Mr.. David
Cooke, was thrown from q horse on the Both
nit, and killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

~ Gabriel Hirsh is an enterprising citizen.
See his advertisement of new establishment,
published elsewhere in this paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02
To Business Men.

The spectator is now emphaticaly the paper for
business men and advertisers The union of the lists
of the two papers gives to it circulation unrvalled
bv any paper in the interior of Virginia. See terms
of advertising in another column which Will In all ca
SEES be strictly adhered to- except when the cash is
paid, when liberal discount will be made. All char
ges for advertising and JOB work due when the work is
dome
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

~ That buckwheat sent by friend and
made at Mr.. Swoope's Mill, is A. No. l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-12-02

DISASTER UPON DIsAsTER-A Fearful Cata-
loque.-We do not believe that, in the entire his
tory of newspaper printing, the press has ever
been called upon to record weeks chapter of
tragedies, disasters, and fatal results that can
compare with the one just past. To waive all
comment upon the incredible number of muir
ders and fatal assaults that have transpired in
this CITY and elsewhere, and which seem to be
viewed more in the light of matter-ofcourse &C.
currences than otherwise, we will only allGde to
what NAV be classed as serious disasters. We
have. then, in this one weeks catalogue the un-
precedented freshets, in this State in Canada,
and on the Western rivers, involving the loss of
a million dollars worth of property and large
number OF lives gales on the lakes, in which
some thirty vessels are known to have been
foundered or stranded, with the probable loss of
n still larger number The amount of property
thus destroyed can be estimated only by hun
dreds of thousands of dollars, tosay nothing ofma-
nv sailors and others who persisted. Gales on
the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, in which large
number of coal boats were sunk, involving the
loss of $50, 900 ard upwards of 100 lives. Boil
er explosions-in Griffintown, Canada with one
man killed and many wounded steamer Catar-
act. five lives lost aud fifteen wounded; Rain
bow, loss of life and many wounded. n. P.
Sprague, eight lives lost, and several wounded.
Collision on the coast of Texas, with loss of
steamer Opelousas and 20 lives lost, besides
many wounded. Fires-in Rochester, two lives
lost and 100000 worth ofproperty Baltimore,
loss $50 600; Columbus, Ohio, lass heavy Lonis-
vile, $1,000; Mobile, $4,000; Olean, N. Y,
S70,00O Jamaica, N. Y, $4,000; Lockport,
100000; steamer Henry B. Beach at Balti-
more, $4,000; also in this city, $4,000.
All these disasters occurred during the week
Just past. The record for the previous week
was scarcely less appalling The old proverb
that "misfortunes never come singly," seems to
be often verified, and particularly in the present
instance. York Jour. Conn., Of last aoeek.