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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
searoh Of american vessels.

For some time past the British cruisers IN inc
Gulf of Mexico have been engaged IN searching
American vessels in most insulting and unwaf-
rsntable manner. Capt. Howe, OF the schooner
Mobile, lately arrived at New York, reports that
while passing Key West, he was run down upon
BY the British steamer Styx, which unceremom'
ously fired four or five musket balls at his vesseh
one of them striking her and another passing 10
tvaen two men who were at work on the rig
ging. This strange proceeding suggested 'ne iue"
that the steamer might be q pirate; but an OH.
Ger Immediately boarded the Mobile, demanaeo
70 see her papers, and after making various In
on;rias said. in reply to question from capt
Howe: awe have orders from our Government
to board every vessel we fall in with passing up
or down the Gulf" The Captains wife and two
daughters were passengers on the Mobile. lie
pronounces the whole proceeding unusual un-
gentlemanly and an unmitigated outrage. Ad-
vices from Havana to the 9th inst. state that
every day was bringing in reports OF fresh OUT
RACES by the British gun boats upon American
vessels; the last being the search OF all the YES
sells taking in cargo at Ssgua Is Grande for Eu.
rope and the United States, no flag being exempt
from the search
The matter has now attracted the attention OF
Congress. In the Senate, on Friday last, reso-
luton was unanimously adopted requesting in
formation from the President upon the suD]ect,
and also as to what measures had been taken ~ IN
relation to the matter by our Government we
nresnme saws the Baltimore American, that the
Singular proceedings of her Majesty's steamer
Styx, which seems to be the principal offender
against our flag, has grown either out OF some
misapprehension of orders or from sheer and I'M
authorized insolence upon the part of her COM
mander; but, whatever may be the cause, 1t can
not be too soon explained and further contln1-
ance of the outrages forbidden, if the good feel
ing now prevailing between the people OF this
country and Great Britain Is to be preserved:
1t is suggested that, probably, the British Min
istry have determined to test Secretary Cass' IN.
timation that the proper way to extinguish the
slave-trade would be by placing Gordon OF
armed vessels around Cuba, through which
slayers would find it impossible to pass. In the
case of the schooner Mobile, however, the Brit,
ish officer denied that the vessel was suspected
of being SLAYER. The news is said to be as
troublesome to Lord Napier, the British Minis
ter, as TO Secretary Cass. The greatest excite
ment prevails at New Orleans on the subject.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
charge of Theft.

A white female named Nancy Eddy, deni-
zen Of "Buzzard Roost" was arraigned before
Justice Baylor on Monday last, charged with
stealing table-cloth and several articles Of fe-
male clothing from the Institution for the Deaf
and Dumb and the Blind. The articles having
been found in her possession, and she failing to
prove how she came by them, the justice recon.
mitted her to Jail where she will await an exam
ination at the next term of the Hastings Court.
Her own account of the matter is that she bought
the articles from free negro man
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LAND AND MERCHANT

VALUABLE LAND AND MERCHANT
MILL FOR SALE.-The subscribers will offer
for sale TO the highest bidder on Wednesday, the l4th
day ofJaly next TWO Tracts OF LAND, in Bot
etourt county, being portions Of Mr.. VIM. Langhornes
Cloverdale estate, of which, known as the 'GIsH
TRAcf" contains $50 Acres, q large part Of which
with about $50 acres of fine Tobacco landyet to clear.
DWELLING HOUSE, Stable, and other outhouses,
making altogether q valuable and desirable farm.
The other tract contains 400 Acres, Of fair quail
high repute and now undergoing extensive repairs.
This Mill will be sold, desired In connection with
20, so or 100 acres of the land.
These lands lie immediately on the South Western
McAdamized Turnpike, leading TO Buchanan, which
is IS miles distant, and we'll graded road leads to
Bonsacks Depot on the Virginia and Tennessee Rail-
road, which is four miles distant yh
The terms of sale will be one two and three years
credit with interest from the date of giving posses
CATHARINE LANGH0RNE,
GEORGE P. TAYL0E,
Dr. ls F. JOHNSON,
Executors of William Langhorne, decd.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

THE SUPPLY TaAlNs,-The Washington On
ion alludes to the report, that tie sinrmons in,
tended to cut off the supply trains TOR the army
in Utah. and says:-"We are glad to believe
however, that the enemy are likely to be disap.
pointed in this calculation. The trains have
been sent forward under very strong escort,
which was increased in contemplation of the
very contingency noR threatened. The escort
consists Of seven, companies, Or about FIVE bun
dred effective msp, under the command Of of Colo,
mel Hoffman, who is known to DO % officer Of
prudence, courage and discretion. The supply
train is indeed very large one, and the escort
is encumbered Nv an extra number Oh animals
destined for the use of the ARM alfeaay o.
Camp Scott. The great length of the train, and
the facility ofstampeding the sgpernaamserary an
finals, may render it possible for the @9rmo on
to annoy the expedition very much, and posi-
bly, to cause some loss of animals and wagons +;
but we think there can be little reason to appre-
bend any serious loss of supplies-none to cause
uneasiness for the safety of the expedition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
ULiIly White.n

This is the title of new Romance just pub
lished by J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia,
to whom we are indebted for copy through MIR.
r. Oowan. The book is gotten up in handsome
style, and copyright secured by the author, Ed
ward Goodwin, of Alabama. As the production
of Southern pen we would commend it to the
notice of our readers, though we have not as yet
had time to glance over its pages. The book is
for sale nv Mr.. OoWap,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
The soutbern Convention.

This body met at Montgomery, Alabama, on
the 10th inst, and a. P. Calhoun, Esq, of South
Carolina, was elected President. AS we antici-
uated a strong disunion sentiment perVaded the
assembly. The Hon. W. L. Yancey, upon call
ing the Convention to order, said; VI welcome
YOU. as the foreshadowing of that other more
important Convention which, if injustice and
wrong continue to rule the hour and councils OF
the dominant section of our divided and estrang-
ed land, must, ere long, assemble for the noble
purpose of putting the political and industrial re-
ations of the South upon the safe basis OF an IN
dependent sovereignty" Mr.. Yancey made
great mistake, however, in speaking OF the mem
beers as Representatives" Of the Southern people,
which they are not in any sense. The question
of re-opening the slave trade was introduced, Of
course, and we are gratifed to find that MIR. Pry-
or. editor of the Richmond South, who is gen.
orally regarded as an ultra pro-slavery man
took decided ground against the measure. Inc
Hon. W. Ballard Preston, of Virginia, also SPOKE
against it, as did gentleman from Alabama anc
Georgia. The Southern people are not yet pre-
pared to favor this wild proposition. Genera
Walker and John Mitchell were in attendance
but took no part in the proceedings. There wa'
only one member from North Carolina.
A despatch from Montgomery on Saturday
says that the Convention has proved to be wine
and nothing more"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

A FATAL MIsrAKE.-.The Kew Orleans pa
psrs, speaking of the trial of George W. Hardy
for shooting and killing Il. G. H. Stone, for al
lodged seduction Of Harby's daughter, say that
public opinion is now settled that the homicide
was ...n,aaxcusable, and Stone met an unmerited
fate The daughter is maniac, the father a
murderer and the innocent victim OF unjust sus-
picion is in his grave.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
The War Department has received despatche

The War Department has received dispatches
from General Johnston, dated Camp Scott,
March IA. A large train of provisions was with
in two days march of Camp Scott, as was also
the Eastern mail, being the first official mail
since September. Mr.. Jones, the contractor,
deemed it advisable to cause halt till he should
be reinforced by General Johnston, to whom he
sent for assistance, as large body of Mormons
appeared in his rear. Gen. Johnston immedi-
ately sent the necessary aid. 1t is reported that
the Aormons appear very warlike. They can
be seen at all hours in large numbers on the ad-
jscent hills. 1t is expected that Gen. Johnston
has had brush with them before this.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
To the Voters of District No. l.

There will be poll opened in this district for
Mr.. W. J. Nelson as suitable man for the Mag
istracy, there being vacancy occasioned by the
removal of Benz Crawford, Esq. Mr.. Nelson is
a man of great urbanity Of manners, kindness Of
feeling to ALL sound judgment, and fine legal at
tainments, ell of which point him out as a suit
able man to fill that Office with credit to himself
and satisfaction to the district.
NAVY VoTEPs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

FROM UTAH.-News from Utah to March 9th
reaches us by the way of California. There is
no important intelligence BY this arrival, other
than the evidence furnished by movements of the
Mormons, that their determination to resist the
Government remains fixed Brigham had made
speech, intoxicating the obligation of self-deni-
al incumbent upon the Saints even to the length
of destroying their goods and chattels, rather
than submit. Meetings have been held in the Ter
rtory to sustain him in his. course. Orson Pratt,
a prominent leader, had svowed his intention to
relinqush all further efforts to enlighten the Gem
tiles, and had announced the purpose of the Nor
mons to descend upon Missouri, and retake the
lands of which they have been deprived in that
State Col. Thos. l.. Kane had arrived at Salt
Lake from New York via California. The Saints
were busy with their Spring work, and appeared
confident of safety in any event.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
rha third annual conference OF the Methods

The third annual conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in Kansas and Nebraska was
held at Topeka from 10Th to the 10Th of April
Bishop James presiding. The churches return
ed ], 1923 members in Kansas, and 1877 in Nebras-
ka-an increase of more than half in 1857
There are fifty nine local preachers in the Terri
tories. Forty-one itinersnt preachers were sta
toned in Kansas, and twenty in Nebraska, for
the wear ensuing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Market Master.

Our venerable friend, Henry Cease, who has
been paying taxes in the town of Stanton long
er than any man now living in it, has been ap-
pointed Market Master by the Chief of Police =
Though not a very lucrative Office it will suit
the old ''neighbor" very well, and we have no
doubt the appointment will give general salts
faction
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
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ReerfieId Commissioners.

The County Court, in appointing Commission
ers to superintend the election on the 9th inst,
accidentally omitted to appoint Commissioners
for the Deerfeld precinct. The omission will
be supplied at the next term, which commences
several days before the day of election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Plenty of Material.

John L. Peyton, saml B. Brown, VIM. G.
Sterrett, G. NJ Cochran, T. Berry and W.J.Nel-
son have been mentioned in the public prints, as
suitable persons to I'LL the vacancy in the Magis-
terial District, No 1. There seems to be no lack
NJ material for "Souiresn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

The M1LIrIA.-Adjutant General Richardson
CONSTITUTES the act for recognizing the Militia as
providing for the election of Company officers
"a Captain and LieuteDants) first and foremost
by the men. When these have been commits
stoned by the Governor, and have qualified,
they are to elect the field officers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
The most gross charges against the Door-keep-

The most gross charges against the Door-keep'
err of the House of Representatives, it is said,
were not reported by the Committee on Ac-
counts. The regular Door-keeper. Investigation
Committee have evidence before them showing
that he has compelled contributions from even
the boy-pages, besides an affidavit of q female,
making charge of still more disgraceful sort.
They viii try to report by Monday. 1t is taken
for granted that he will be dismissed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
A Cbild,s Idea.

A little girl of this town having heard great
deal Of talk about the candidates running for
the various county offices, very artlessly ex-
pressed the wish that they would run by their
house, as she was extremely anxious to see them.
We hope some of our friends will accommodate
hor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
The FAIR.

The Ladies of the Baptist Church held fair
at Union Hall on Friday night last. The Hall
and the tables were decorated and arranged with
great taste. We are pleased to learn that the
net proceeds amounted to the handsome sum
of 1890.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

SEMI CENTENARY SERNoN.-The Rev. DR.. Nc
Elhenny, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at
Lewisburg, Greenbrier county, va, will preach,
on the first Sabbath of June next, sermon COM
memoratiye of the close Of service of fifty years
as the pastor of the above named church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Public Address.

We are requested to state that John p. limbo,
den, ESQ.,, has consented to deliver an address at
aOld Fort School," near the Augusta Church,
in connection with the closing exercises of that
institution, on the 9th of July next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

CODA Waterloo. YOUNG has his line So
- ds Fountain in operation, and has Pine Apple,
sirawberry, Vanilla, Lemon, Rose, Sarsapsrilla, Up
5er Ten and Cream Syrup every Saturday.
Stsunton, May l9. 26S.. :. -
RAIN CRADLES.-Ih have on hand large
J lot Of superior Cradles to- which the attentian OF
farmers is requested; also, Grain and Grass SGysres,
Snaths, Rifles, Stones, DC. GEO. i. fhiVE'0
stanton, May 10, '6s-Yind copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Quick Travelling.

A letter came through from Fort Leaven'
worth, Kansas, to this place, recently, In the
brief space of eight days. It takes longer time,
frequently, between Lewisburg and Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Corn Planting.

Owing to the continued wet weather in this
section of country, many Of our farmers have
not yet finished planting corn. No damage was
done to the growing crop by the recent hail
gtorms
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

w- The General Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church, in session last week at
Lynchburg, was agitated by discussion of the
slavery question, introduced by memorial from
the Cincinnati Convention. Three reports on
the subject were submitted by members Of the
Committee to which the matter was REFEREED
The first took ground against the propositions OF
the memorials the second, signed by Dr. Kid
well cot the Virginia Board of Public Works.
and another member, expressed the opinion that
the General Conference was not the proper tri-
bunal to consider the matter; and the third re-
commended concurrence in the wishes of the
memorialists The debate excited great interest
among the citizens.
Resolutions recommending the call of Con-
vention were adopted, and on Friday the Con-
ference adjourned sine die.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Another Fair.

We are requested to state that the ladies Of the
Presbyterian church in this place. will hold their
annual Fair, at Union Hall, on the 1st day Of
June. Further notice next week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Hay Scales.

Capt. VIM. Chambers has been appointed
Weigh Master, oics A. D. Chandler, resigned
Mr.. Chandler found the duties Of the office too
weiqhty for bis delicate health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

A St. Joseph paper says that Gov. Powell and
Maj. McCulloch, the Utah Peace Commissioners,
are travelling in great splendor. They have an
escort of fifteen men, and eight splendid light
carriages, each drawn by four superior mules.
They expect to travel at the rate of go miles per
day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

At the late anniversary of the American Tract
Society, the conservative members were largely
in the ascendant, and decided to exclude the
slavery controversy from the society's publica-
tons,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
For the Spectdt07

Messrs. Editrrs Please announce that the
voters of District No /. intend to vote for and,
if possible, to elect VIM. J. Nelson, to the Mag
istraey, in the place of Mr.. B. Crawford.
q. I. -. = LOTS OF EN-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Full and Fair Notice!

The price of the Spectator is $3.50 year ous ir9n
ed in full THIS regular price of $3.50 will be rigidly
and ipartiay exaeted from all who fail to pay De-
fore the expiration Of the year.
Ian q 1888
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

UNION HALL!
Tuesday g. Wednesday Evening, May 1920.
| MR. AND MRS. FRANK DREW
RESPECTFULLY inform the ladies and gentlemen
II of Stanton that they will have the honor ofpre-
sen''1 8sR Jaw Il sGe ROOM JOINT ENTERTAINMENTS
at the above Hall, assisted by
Mr. D. CLINTON PRICE,
the great American Guitarist and Vocalist whose
wonderful Guitar playing has created such immense
sensation wherever he has performed.
| For full particulars see small bills.
| r5g- Cards of admission 80 cents Servants and
children half price. Doors open at past Twcom-
mence at o'clock. ID. CLINTON PHlCEs :
May 10, '6s. Agent Of Mr.. Frank Drew.
VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY FOR
| Y SALE-By virtue of a deed of trust execu-
ted to me by John B. Scherer and Mary his wife, on
the 9Th day of October, 1857, and OF record in the
Hastings Court IN the town of Staunton, shall offer
at public auction SATURDAY, THE 2srH DAY OF MAY
1885, the following property conveyed by said deed:
The STORE HOUSE and BILLIARD SALOON, for.
merly occupied by said Scherer, on the east end Of
| Courthouse alley. Also, the DWELLING HOUSE
where Scherer resides situate east of the Pres
byterian Church The above property is well worthy
the attention of any one wishing to purchase Town
Property. The title is believed TO be unquestionabe,
but trustee shall only convey such title as is vest
Terms Of 6. sale Cash. GEO. W. IMBo %,E.,..
| r OOK TO YOUR INTEREST. IN r..
/ IL KET Acknowledging rented Stall at the
new Market House, the subscriber offers his services
to the public generally as an Agent for the sale Of
whsteyer MARKETAGE they may wish to dispose OF,
whenever they cannot spare the time to remain two
hours Of the whole day at the Market House, as the
law requires Is
he will always be found at Stall No. g. and persons
who may have other business In town to transact on
leaving their Marketage with me, may have returns
before leaving town-or those who prefer not coming
themselves on sending their articles to me, will dis
pose of them, and thus save them much trouble and
time Receipts given in all cases when required and
rad promptly on their return either in Cash or Gro
ceres, at my store in Staunton. n. B. LONG.
| Staunton Nav 49, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
To Correspondents.

The pathetic appeal to- young men, not to tri.
fe with female affections, from Rockbridge
correspondent, came too late for insertion in
this paper. 1t shall be attended to hereafter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

The Governor of South Carolina has appointed
A. P. Hayne, Senator of the United States, IN
place of Judge Evans, deceased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19
Tbornton Berry

Thornton Berry
Will be voted for for the Office of Magistrate in
District No. l, by MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

Having read the foregoing opinion of MIR.
Niche, will say that it concprs entirely with
nv own views of the law, considered by nun
views which heretofore expressed TO Mr.. N. ".
Kinney. HUGH w. ohEsfHa'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

At the request of N. g. Kinney, Esq, I have
read the foregoing opinion of Mr.. Niche and
considered the section of the statute discussed
I concur with Mr.. NJ. ip his conclusion that the
execution Of this section is wholly imprGcticable
VIM IL HARNAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

To the Editors of the Stausston Spectator:
T reonest the favour of you to publish in your
next paper, the opinion Of Thomas j. Mlchie,
Hugh W. sheffey and William 3. Hartman, Esq.,
as part of my answer to the first card OF Mr.
James Cochran. could not procure ltlD tune nc
for your last paper. NIoHo. Y. hiNNAi'
Nav II, 1858. A
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-05-19

RIO BOOK BUYERS. W. RANDOLPH,
j 1el MAIN SrRsEr, RICHMOND. has published, for
free circulation, CATALOGUES for January and April
1855 Containing all the new Works published, and
rare old Books received within the last months
Book buyers will find them very useful, as the size,
binding and price of each is giyen
Rirhmond NAV 10. 1885, 80
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UNION HALL!
,sdoy e. Wadu aedav Evenfug. Nav 1920.

Executors Of William Langhorne, decd.
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