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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

TIE DEMOCRACY IN OREGoN.-Unappalled by
the discussions among their brethren along the
Atlantic border, the Democracy of this embryo
State appears to be determined to agree to disa-
gree. Our files of Oregon papers per last steam.
er are filled with communications, editorials, and
accounts of meetings held in reference to the
split. While the McKeon and Mayor Wood az
fair is almost forgotten at the scene of its occur
renee, it appears to be fresh and fruitful sub,
iect Of discussion and dispute between the rival
factions of the Democracy in Oregon.
This free fight among the rank and nile APP
pears to confine itself to no particular locality,
but to spread itself from the Atlantic to the Pa
cific border. Democracy and its collaterals are
beautiful subject at the present time for con-
temptation, while it would puzzle the most in
genious to unravel its operations and results in
the futurs.-Bal. Patriot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

ARMY MovEMENrs-A despatch from St.
Louis on the 18th says The Leavenworth cor
respondent of the Republican says that Messrs.
Russell, Majors and Waddel have received or,
ders to start one hundred and ten trains and
twenty-six wagons for Utah. These trains take
nnwards of 5000 teansters and and 1000
mules. A company of Sappers and Miners from
West Point had reached Fort Leavenworth.
The entire force at Leavenworth, on the 9TH
inst, consisted of twelve companies OF Artlllery
three of Infantry, and two of Dragons. horses
and mules were arriving rapidly. Two hundred
and six teams were reported as ready LOT service
Hoffman's command had passed Fort kearney
and was rapidly pushing onward. a movement
of the troops to occupy post in the new DIS
trict of Platte, to guard the route, Would take
place in few days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
The National Foundry.

The Alexandria Gazette says: "Five and for
ty cities, towns, villages, and sites of towns in
different parts of Virginia, Maryland and North
Carolina, are requesting their representatives in
Congress to support their applications for the
location of the proposed National Foundry. In
the meantime the noise and confusion tends to
prevent any action at all on the subject" Char
lottesville, Lexington and Harrisonburg had
better put in-Staunton don't want the Foun-
derry
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

FROM EURoPE.-The steamer City of Wash
ington arrived at New York on the 18th bring
ing Liverpool dates to the 31st ult. The news
is not Important. The latest dates from East
India state that Sir Colin Campbell was before
Lucknow with 10000 men and that al attack
was to be made the next day. From China we
learn that Commissioner Reed was going to Ma
nilla, and would return to Shanghai to attend
the conference of the four plenipotentiaries. An
other visit of the Emperor Napoleon to Queen
Victoria at Osborne was rumored. Cotton was
irregular with decline In other respects the
produce markets were unchanged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
Mr. Letcher,s Speech.

The speech of our Representative, Mr.. Letch-
er, on the Deficiency bin, is universally COM
mended. The Alexandria Gazette says it was
one of the ablest best and most to the point OF
all the speeches delivered this session of Con-
gress, and it was, moreover, short one. That
the speech was to the point and short are rare
merits these times, when it is the fashion to
take text and wander from it interminably on
all manner Of subjects. 1t is due to Mr.. Letch-
er's skilful engineering, chiefly, that the Def.
cheney bill, measure of great importance was
finally passed q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
Ecclesiastical Meeting.

The Presbytery of Lexington commenced its
sessions in Wsynesboro' on Wednesday last, and
continued in session during the week.
Rev. William Brown presided as Moderator
and Rev. S. J. Love, of Hebron Church, and
VIM. @. Lewis, Esq, of Lexington, were sp-
pointed Commissioners to the General Assem-
bly, which meets in New Orleans in May
The next meeting of the Presbytsry will be held
ct Hebron Church in this County.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

AS the New York and Worcester train con-
Meeting with the steamer Commonwealth, was
passing Natick on Thursday last, ball of light,
ming as large as the two fists OF man, descend,
ed, ran along the telegraph wire, and exploded
with report as loud as cannon. The wire
was consumed, and the posts within space Of
half mile were shivered from top to bottom
The passengers on the train were greatly alarm
ed as the ball of fire was all the time in sight,
and the explosion seemed as if beneath the cars
Had the train been under the wire, it must have
been struck.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
The wheat Crop,

From all parts of the country we have the
most favorable accounts of the condition of the
growing wheat The farmers of this county u
unanimously declare that they have never known
a better prospect for fine crop. The four chief
enemies of the wheat in this region are the fly,
joint worm, chinch bug and rust, but the wheat
is too far advanced to suffer much injury from
any of these causes, and with tolerably fair
weather from now till harvest we shall have a
weld of nnnracedented abundance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

New YORK SwINDLERs.-The Mayor of New
York is dead shot against the swindling 'gift
enterprises" which abound in that city. A num-
Der of persons engaged in this business have
been arrested. About 5000 letters addressed
to one of the establishments, A. A. Willford &
Co., have been opened and found to contain in
all over $4,000. The money has been returned
to the writer's. There are now remaining in
the city post-ofice total Of 1916 letters adj
dressed to establishments which have been bro
ken up, all of which are supposed to contain
money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

A QUEER CoNoERN-In Kansas they have o
paper with one Republican, one American and
one Democratic editor, each OF whom has por-
ton of the sheet in which to expound his views.
1t appears that this plan has found imitators:
The Bureau county Qll) Democrat is stock
concern, principally owned by Douglas men, but
edited by Lecompton postmaster. In order to
meet the views of both parties, an arrangement,
as we learn from the Chicago Tribune, "has been
effected, in which the editor is allowed four col
umns on the editorial page, through which he
chases Douglas, and the stockholders have four
columns on the same page in which they pun
sh' Buchanan. Under its present management
it is funny sheet, but siDgularly typical of the
condition of the party from which it takes its
name.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
Last Notice /!

Only about two weeks remain till the LIST Of
May, after which date persons who have not
paid their subscription to the Spectator" tor
the preceding year will be charged the full price,
$3.50 We hope that no one who fails to avail
himself of the opportunity to save fifty cents
will ask to DO excused from paying the full O.
mount.
w Money may be sent by mail at our riSA
the person sending it taking receipt from 'ne
Postmaster.
April IA, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

The Lyhchburg Virgnian says Sin looking
over the list of members of the Congress of 1926
and 1927, as published in Niles Register of De-
cember, 1926, we notice curious circumstance.
The list contains the full names of every mem
Der of the House of Representatives but one
There was new member from Tennessee, whose
christian name could not be found out by the
compiler; and so he put it down thus: -
Polk Twenty years afterwards this obscure
gentleman, of whose identity there was so much
question in 1926, was elected President of the
United Statesn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

RUSSIANS IN CHINA.-The Paris Patre depicts
in the following terms the position of the Rus
slams in China
''Some ten years ago the Russians crossed the
Siberian Alps and penetrated as far as the banks
of the river AMOR, thus conquering, without
struggle, half of the Mantchouria. Since the
treaty of Paris they have increased their estab-
lishments steamers now ascend the AMOR a.
bove four hundred leagues. The sensation pro-
duced amongst the uncivlized population OF
Mantchouria by this occupation was great, and it
extended to the Court of Pekin, which demand
ed explanations from the authorities of that
province. The mandarns replied that some
miserable barbarians from Siberia had asked
their permission to feed their focks on the pas
ture lands of Mantchouria, and they had given
this permission out of pnre humanity. Orders
were then given to the Mandarins to withdraw
this permission, and to eypel the barbarians
without loss of time. The mandarins, thus call
ed upon to act, raised troops and opened hostil-
tiles They drove back the Cossack outposts
without difficulty but, according to the latest
intelligence, the Governor of Eastern Siberia had
withdrawn all posts which were unable to offer
serious resistance, and was concentrating his
troops with the view Of marching on the capital
of Mantchoura, and imposing peace within its
walls. Were an Anglo French expedition to add
vance on Pekin at the same time as this Rus
sian expedition to the northern provinces, ia
vorable prospects of forcing the court of Pekin
to acknowledge the superiority of European civ
ilization would then present themselves"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

THE LAKES OF MINNESOTA correspondent
of the Minnesotian supplies that paper with a
table giving the dimensions of ninety-three
Lakes in Minnesota, comprising the larger num-
Der of those most known. Thousands of Others
of smaller extent are distributed over the sur
face of the country, and q great many of mile
or two in length have been omitted for want of
name. The largest Lakes in the State, accord
ing to this table, are-Red Lake, in Pembina
county, thirty miles long by three wide; Mile
Lac, twenty miles long and fifteen wide; Lac
Traverse, twenty-five miles long by three wide;
and Leech Lake, twenty miles long by eleven
wide. Most of the list, however, are from one
and half to six miles long, and from one to
three miles wide. The water in all these Lakes
is perfectly pure and sweet, and they are all of
great beauty of shore and surroundings. The
Lakes of Minnesota form Distinguishing fea-
ture of the country, and lend an air of romance
to the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

HELPING THE ENEMY.-A correspondent of the
Cincinnati Inquirer, writing from Camp Scott,
Utah, says, on examining the wagons of the con-
tractors for freight for the army, there were
found one thousand pounds of powder and other
merchandise intended for the Mormons, and d.
rected to an agent of the Mormon church. The
powder was carted across the plains at the ex-
pense of the United States Government for its
enemies and in the trains which were employed
to carry provisions to the army which the gov
eminent has sent out to put down the Mormon
rebellion. This is taking advantage of govern
ment iberality with vengeance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

Oscar NJ. Thomas has been found guilty of in
weighing George Anderson, oolored man, out OF
the State of New York, and selling him in Rich
mond, Virginia, as q slave. This is the case in
which the Mayor of Richmond took an active
part, and arrested the kidnapper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
Full and Fair Notice (!

The nriee of the Spectator is $50 year, but from
subscribers who pay within the year 81 will be recelv-
sd in full Tbs regular price Of $3.50 will be rgidy
and lmpartiay exscted from all who fail to pay be-
fore the expiration of the year.
Jan. 6. 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

New GRANADA KNOCKING AT THE DooR-The
Attorney General of New Grenada, in submit
ting the new federal constitution to the Congress
of that republic, for its action, accompanied it
by report advocating the incorporation of New
Granada into the great American Union, under
the same conditions as the States already con-
stituting our confederacy, as remedy for the
difficulty under which the country now labors.
He argues the case, too, quite ably, urging that
annexation to the Union will secure external
protection for New Granada, foster internal
prosperity, and place it, generally, in the same
condition as New York, Pennsylvania, and the
other States of the confederacy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

A gentleman from Ohio lately stated, that by
adding his personal observations to those of a
friend, he could say, that from Oman city, Ne
braska, to Washington, there aoas a line ofPray-
en- meetings along the aohole length Of the road J;
so that wherever Christian traveller stopped
to spend the evening, he could find crowded
prayer-meeting across the entire breadth of our
vast Republic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

William G. Stevens, ESQ.,, one of the delegates
in the Legislature from Rockingham, has resign
ed, with view of removing to the Southwest.
Mr.. S. states in his card, published in the Regis
ter, that an extra session OF the Legislature will
probably be called next winter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

FROM CHINA.-The detailed advices received
from China do not contain any additional news
relative to the progress of the military or dlPlo.
matte operations, but they throw strong Hood
of light on the character of the Chinese rule
at least under Governor Yeh. A more atrocious
system of rule or more brutal ruler could
scarcely be found in any country or any age OF
the world. 1t seems that in the space of two
years this savage mandarin caused no fewer
than seventy thousand persons, (rebels, or sup
posed rebels,) to be executed in the Aceldama
of Canton, and that the mode of execution rivals
in barbarity that of the most degraded savages.
The prisons of Canton, too, seem to be Infinitely
worse than even the worst of Naples, and the
treatment of the prisoners indescribably horrible.
The following account is given OF the mode OF
executing the rebels:
After the battle at Whampoa the rebel leader
escaped, but his wife fell into the hands of Yeh
that was how he treated his prisoner. Her
breasts were first cut off, then her forehead was
slashed and the skin torn down over the face,
then the feshy parts of the body were sliced a.
way. There are Englishmen yet alive who saw
this done, but at what period OF the butchery
sensation ceased and death came to this poor in
nocent woman none can tell. The criminals
were brought down in gangs, if they could walk,
or brought down in chairs and shot out into the
yard The executioners then arranged them in
rows, giving them blow behind which forced
out the head and neck, and laid them convenient
for the blow. Then came the warrant of death.
1t is banner AS soon as it waved in sight,
without verbal order given, the work began
There was rapid succession Of dull crunching
sounds-chop, chop, chop, chop. No second
blow was ever dealt, for the dexterous man-slay-
ers are educated to their work. Until they can
with their heavy swords slice great dubious
vegetable as thin as we slice cucumber they
are not eligible for their Office. Three seconds
a head suffice In one minute FIVE executioners
clear off 100 lives. 1t takes rather longer for
the assistants to cram the bodies into rough cof'
fins, especially as you might see them examining
two into one shell, that they might embezzle the
spare wooden box. The heads were carried off
in boxes; the saturated earth was of value as
manure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

WAR IN THE Notwithstanding the
concessions made by Paraguay to Brazil, and the
great exertions made to concert peace by va
rious negotiations, war is said to be inevitable,
and both sides are preparing for it. The dispute
is about the ownership of the district called Mon
tegroso, occupied by Paraguay, but claimed by
both. This boundary question has been pending
ever since the independence of Paraguay was es-
tablished. The encroachments of Brazil upon
all the surrounding republics are unceasing, and
devastated as they all are by civil war, it would,
perhaps, be better that they should be annexed
to country like Brazil, with substantial gov
eminent and permanent peace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

The PACIFIC RA1LRoAD-When the Pacific
Railroad bill was before the Senate, on Thurs
day, it was opposed by Mr.. Mason, when brief
coloquy ensued between Mr.. Gwin and Mr.. Ma
son, the former of whom desired to ask the lat
ter if he was in favor of any Pacific railroad, or
was he prepared to see California sundered from
the Union in case of war with any great mari.
time Power2 Or would lie drive California
even to consider the advantages of a separation
from the Atlantic States? Mr.. Mason, in reply,
stated that he was in favor only of such Pacific
railroad as might be built and worked by private
capital. He had too much confidence in the
ability of California to defend herself to fear her
conquest by any maritime Power; but if called
to choose between her voluntary withdrawal
from the Union Or the adoption of an internal
improvement system which would inevitably
result in Transforming the whole theory and
working of our Government, he should be COM
PEELED to elect the former alternative as the lesser
evil "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

NEW YORK MILLINERY.-MRs. K. NJ.
~ KELLEY having just returned from New York
CITY, is now receiving large and we'll selected supply
of FANCY GOODS such is usually found in MILL
nery store Bonnets, Mantillas, Gloves, Ribbons,
Flowers Caps Head Dresses and busters; also, few
French Worked Muslin Mantillas, very beautiful.
Everything pretty and cheap can be found In her
store. Call early.
~ SUMNER OPENING, THURSDAY, 22d inst.
t5sy- Customers indebted to me will please come
forward and settle as soon as possible. K NJ. K.
Ctnnntnn An 81 ,62--4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
NEW BOOT AND SHOE ST0RE!

TALL & BROTHER, having established new
Ill BOOT & SHOE ESTABLISHMENT in Staun-
ton, in the room opposite the Post.ofice are now
pening an extensive assortment of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS. LADIES' WORK of all descriptions, &C.,
&C., which they call the particular attention otheir
friends and the public feeling assured they can buy
as cheap ut this house as at any 0thsr.
N. Bile has IN his employ Mr.. WV. MATHEW, a
most experienced workman, who will give his atten-
ton to the filing If all orders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

ITO THE CREDITORS, ADMlNiSIRR1Aa;,
DEC'D:-You are hereby notified that will. in pur-
suance of decree made in the suit of Richards admir-
Richards and Others proceed to take an account Of
the Debts against the said VIM. G. Richards, decd
and will also ascertain the dover interest OF Bette e.
Richards in his real estate.
You are required to attend at my office, in the town
of stanton on the Goth day of May, 1885, with prop
er proof of your debts and their respective prioties
WIN. S. Ii BAYLOR,
An Of ,5s-At Master Conn.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

IN nestly requested to attend at the Warm Springs
en- the second Tuesday in May, that being Court day,
us it is DESTROYS to hold public meeting to consider
the expediency of nominating q candidate for next
CLERK of the County.
resnectfnilv solicited ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
A.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

NEW SPRING GOODs:-.Jus. arrived Iye1s large
~ addition to my stock Of BOOTS SHOES b and
MANUFACTURING MATEKlAL, OF ,ne very jest s",
nered 70 sell at greatly reduced prices, and to which
earnestly in''o HENRY FAUST.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21

LUsUs NATURE.-A Philadelphia letter OF the
14th says;
On Sunday afternoon woman named Zell
gave birth to child having two heads, four
legs, four arms. four eyes, and all other requi-
sites of two full born children, united with one
body. The child was still born. Soon after its
birth, German woman, named Wilhelmna APP
pie, purchased it as curiosity, for The sum of
$50, on account of which she paid $25. She
took it to lager beer saloon in the vicinity of
Second Street and Germantown Road, where it
was placed in bottle of spirits, for public ex-
hibition. The father of this wonderful freak of
nature was not satisfied with this disposition of
the body He thought it was worth more mo-
ney, alleging that it would bring $500. He
watched an early opportunity and stole the prize
away from the lager beer saloon. This created
quite an excitement among the Teutonic patrons
of that establishment Wilhelmina, having no
disposition to be thus deprived OF her lawful
property, procured warrant from Alderman
Clark, and placed it in the hands of constable
Burne, who arrested Zell and he was held to
bail upon the charge. A proceeding, it would
seem, rather against proprety if not illegal, for
it can scarcely be admitted that the law re-
cognises dead body as property to be bought
and sold, even though it be that of a still born
infant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

THRUST SALE.-By virtue of deed of trust ex-
J. ecuted to me by Joshua 81. Slower on the Sd day
of April 1858, shall proceed to sell to the highest
bidder, for Cash. on Saturday the 22d day Of May
about 81 ACRES OF LAND; also, the following Per-
sonal Property, to wit: Bedsteads, Bed and Bed.
ding, Bureau, Safe, Cook Stove and Utensils,
Pots or Ovens, IL Chairs, Clock. J Book Case,
Ploughs, Iron Kettle, Mattock, Doe, Axes, l
pair of Gear, Saddle and Bride, light Wagon, 25
Crooks, set Cups and Saucers, set Plates, ! set
Knives and Forks, Tables, and Bay Mare The Il,
tie to the above property believe to be good bnt will
convey only such title is vested in me as trustee.
AID. 81, $50. c. K. HYDE, Trustee.
THRUST SALE.--In pursuance of a trust execu-
i ted to me by James Cross ST., will proceed, on
the premises, on Saturday, tile 22d day of Nag next,
to sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, TRACT
OF LAND, containing about 1881 Acres, on the
waters of the Great Calf Pasture adjoining the lands
ofP. A. Heiskell and others.
Also, a considerable quantity of Personal Property
consisting of Stock and Household and Kitchen Fur
niture.
aching as trustee will convey such title only as
TERMS costs of sale in hand remainder in six
and twelve months, bearing interest," secured by bond
and good personal security. n. K. TROUT,
April 2i. '5S. Trustee.
STOP THE RUNAWAY !---$ 90 II E.
y WARD.-My Negro man ADAM Runaway on last
Saturday night. will pay $40 for his apprehension
in this county, $40 if taken In any other county in the
State and 500 if taken out of the State and lodged IN
Jail so that get him.
Adam is about 80 years of age nearly feet high
color, dark brown, nearly black; has very pleas
ant countenance the only remembered is about
his upper lip. He has good supply of fine clothes
with him. He is doubtless seeking to escape TO free
State, as he is well supplied with money. ,u,n
Address, WIN. l.. HUNTER,
Waynesboro', Augusta co., Va.