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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

THE FATAL PETrIcoAT.-By a calculation
made by an official hand it appears that no less
than fourteen deaths, since the LIST OF January,
have arisen from burnings occasioned by the
wide-spreading of the crnoine into the hre,
drawn thither by the draught from the chimney.
Wood fires which are laid low upon the hearth
are the most dangerous, and the flame from them
rises in an instant. We insert this as warn.
ing to our fair countryWomen.-Lon"0@ court
Journal, Feb. 90.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
A RETIRED PHYSICIAN.

/Seventy five years of age whose sands Of life have
nearly out discovered while in the East Indies,
] tbs, Coughs, Colds and General Debility The rem.
edy was discovered by him when his only child. a
daughter was given up to die Wishing do as much
good possible he will send to such of his afflicted
explicit directions for making it up, aud successfully
using it. lie requires each applicant to enclose him
one shilling-three cents to be returned postage
on the recipe, and the remainder to be applied to
the payment of this advertisement.
Address, Dr. II. JAMES, 10 Grand ST.,
March 81, 165S-lm Jersey City, NJ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
Revival IsmDEsrs.- letter from New York

REVIVAL mDRNTs.-A letter from New Yorl
on the 22nd says: ~
The noon prayer-meeting at Burton's Thea
ire on Saturday was conducted by the Rev
Henry Ward Beeeher. An immense audience
assembled; many more pressing at the door.
for admission than the house could possibly &C.
commodate. All the pits the galleries, the
procenium boxes, even the sky light in the the.
atre, showed densely packed mass of heads
all turned intently towards the stage, where fol
some time Mr.. Beecher sat alone. Within %
minutes from the stroke of 10, however, those
who had given up in despair the task of effect.
ing an entrance at the front of the building, es-
sayed demonstration in the rear, and obtair-
ing admittance went upon the stage and form
ed decorous lire OF attentive observers in the
rear of Mr.. Beecher's chair. The view of the
house from this stand point was very extraordi.
nary. Hardly a square inch of the theatre was
unoccupied. In the palmiest days of Mr.. Burton,
there was never crowd to compare to this
The deepest interest was manifested. Among
the three thousand persons collected, there wa:
not the least confusion or disorder.
During the exercises there came in from the
neighborhood of the theatre volume of musical
sound-the singing of hymn in another meet,
ing. Mr.. Beecher rose, and stepped to the foot.
| lights Raising his hand, he stood quietly O
moment, fixing the attention of the audience be-
fore he spoke. "Brethren," said he, "do you
hear that's Stop moment That's the sound
of worship out of the old bar-room of this the
atre Let us spend two minutes in silent pray
er and thanksgivingw He resumed his seat,
and for the two succeeding minutes the falling
of pin could have been heard. Then followed
prayers for Mr.. Burton, the owner of the thea
ire. One old gentleman in the first gallery pray.
ed that the request of Mr.. Burton to be renem-
bered in the petitions offered up in this meeting
might be blessed to his benefit. Several affect
ing narratives were given.
A Philadelphia letter of the 23rd says:
There is still the greatest possible religious ex-
citement every day at Jayne's Hall. The pray
er meetings held there in the morning are large
ly attended, and in the afternoon crowds flock
to the same place to listen to sermons from va
rous city divines. The spirit, however, is
not confined to one locality in Philadelphia
Ali over the city, on the contrary, prayer and
exhortation meetings are being held, and the
most remarkable religious awakening ever
known is abroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

EDWARD EvERETT's tour at the South has been
the distinguished lecturer having been
by unfavorable news from his family,
to return home at once. He will fulfill his en-
gagenents as early as possible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

Jeffeniah Shifett, who was sentenced to the
Peniteatlary for seven years, for burning the
barn of Dr. Caldwell, of Greenbrier, in Novem-
Der last, attempted to commit suicide while on
his way to Richmond. He jumped into Jack.
sons River from Alum Rock, where the water
is ten or fifteen feet deep, but hoated to large
stone, from which he was drawn by rope,
which he seized with avidity. He said he in
tended to commit suicide, but the Sheriff thinks
he was endeavoring to escape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
Looking Glasses. Picture Frames, &C.

WYE call the attention of citizens and others to our
w large and beautiful assortment of Plain and
Ornamental GILT LOOKING GLASSES, PORTRAIT
and PICTURE FRAMES, WINDOW C0RNICES,
BRACKET TABLES, &c. We manufacturing ev-
cry variety of GILT WORK. Also, PLAIN and fancy
WOOD FRAMES
~ Old work Re-Gilt with neatness.
20 Looking Glass Plates and Fine Engravings al
ways on hand. Prices low.
Persons visiting Baltimore would do well to exam
inc our assortment Orders from the country will be
attended to with fidelity and despatch
NJ. BARRETT 4 BRO, Glders,
go N. Howard ST., Corner of Saratoga.
Baltimore March 81 lS58--6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

Huldah Morrison, the wretch who set IRE to
the Ashtubula county (Ohio) lntrmary, oy the
burning of which seven persons lost their lives,
plead guilty to the indictment, and was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for 20 years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
Thrtv.ffth Congress.-.Ist Session.

MONDAY, March %, 1S5S.-Ssnate.-
Kansas debate was continued by Messrs. Stuart
Bayard, Frederick, Douglas and Toombs. Mr.
Green obtained the floor and it being after eley-
en- O'Clock, P. NJ, the Senate adjourned.
House.-An order was passed transferring Mr.
John W. Walcott, the witness in contempt in
the tariff bribery case, to the civil authorities OF
the District for trial under the law of the last
session. The House then went into Committee
of the Whole and the Kansas debate was re-
sumed. Mr.. Garnett, of Virginia, eloquent
" addressed the House in favor of the admis-
sion of Kansas under the Lecompton Constitu-
ton, and was followed by Mr.. Bishop, of Con-
necticut, on the same side.
TUEsDAY.-Senate.-T Senate resumed the
consideration of the Kansas bill, when Mr..
Green, of Missouri, made the closing speech,
answering the numerous objections which had
been made against that measure.
The Senate then proceeded 10 vote on the va
rious amendments to the BILL
Mr.. Green moved three amendments, OF
which the substance was: First, that he with
drew the clause in regard to Minnesota, moved
to strike out the preamble and substitute that
the Constitution is republican; secondly, that
nothing herein be construed to prevent the
people from amending said Constitution, Con-
gress disclaiming the right to construe or inter-
iere and thirdly, several verbal amendments,
all of which were carried.
Mr.. Crittenden moved, as substitute to re-
NIT the Constitution back for the vote OF the
people, which was disagreed to.
Mr. Pugh moved that Kansas be Judicial
district of the United States, which was car
red.
| The bill as amended was then put and carried
yeas SO, nays 25 So the Lecompton Consti-
tuition triumphed
House-In Committee of the whole on the
Deficiency bill, the Kansas discussion was con-
tined by Messrs. Kellogg, Singleton and Others.
WEDNESDAY, Senate-After the usual morn
ing business, the Minnesota bill was taken up
ard Mr.. Douglas offered substitute giving the
new State three representatives in the House.
House.-The Kansas discussion was continu-
ed by Messrs Clark, of Mo-, Granger and Clark,
of N. Y, and Stewart, of Maryland
THURsDAY.-Senate.-Th Minnesota bill was
under consideration. Messrs. Brown Wilson,
johnson, Mason and Crittenden opposed Mr..
Douglass motion to allow the new State three
representatives -.
House.-Mr. Stevens proposed an early day
for the consideration of the Senate Kansas bill,
but after some remarks by other members with.
drew his suggestion in the belief that an agree
ment would be effected.
The Kansas question was then discussed by
Messrs. Peyton, Grow and Kelley, of Pa, and
Thayer, of Mass.
.-Senate-No in session.
House-The Kansas discussion was continued
by Mr.. Smith, of Va Mr.. Palmer and Others
SATURDAY.-Ho use.-The report on the
Mattesou case was discussed and laid on the
table Kansas matters were then debated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
PAPER HANGINGS.

HOWELL & BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS,
IL 260 Baltimore Street, opposite Hanover Street,
BALTIMORE, have recently been making extensive ar
rangements to accommodate their increasing Country
trade. Our removal to our new warehouse has given
us ample facilities, and have greatly increased
stock, thus giving customers unlimited assort-
ment to select from, in all the different grades.
Our assortment embraces WALL PAPER d B0R-
DERS of all the different qualities and sy les in use
the extent of the stock forbiddng any enumeration
also CURTAIN PAPERS, FIRE BOARD PRINTS,
&c.
Customers will bear in mind that we are extensive
manufacturers and therefore the prices must be the
lowest besides having been in business % years,
gives to friends ample that they will be
fairly dealt with ,a Orders promptly attended to.
Baltimore March 81 1SlS--lY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
EMIL and Enir Notice z

The price of the Spectator is $3.50 year but from
subscribers who pay within the year 50 will be recev
ed in full Tbs regular price of $3.50 will be rgidy
and lmpartialy exacted from all who fail to pay be-
fore the expiration of the year.
Jan. 6, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

Ex-senator Benton is again said to be in a
low state of health, but he is working on his
abridgment of debates and hopes to finish it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
The Wheat Crop.

Judging from present appearances the next
harvest in this region will be one of great abund
ance. The same report is received from other
parts of the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
ARMSTRONG, CATER Il CO.,
IMPORTERS & JoBBERs OF
ma Ribbons, Millinery, Silk Goods, =
& STRAW BONNETS, ~
Flats, FIOaCers, s. RssCjtes,

No. 237 Baltimore ST.,
Bettoeen Charles d. Hdnorer Sts.,
BALTIMORE.
OUR stock is unequalled in variety, extent and
" cheapness.
TERMs-Strictly six months; or 6 per cent off for
par funds
Baltimore, March 81, '5S-2m*
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS !-Imboden and
Nl myself are Candidates he wants the Clerkship,
and want to sell privately a COUNTRY RESI-
DENCE in the town of StauntOp, consisting in part
and principally of Seven Acres OF Land, adjoining the
lots of Stuart, Donaghe and others There are no i'm
provements on the lot at present. but there once
a fence built there. Owing to the hard winters and
the honesty of the people Of Staunton the rails have
disappeared entirely. Mr.. James Gregory will show
the place to any one who has never it, and,
sequenty don't know where TO look for it. For fur.
Their particulars address J. NJ ARMSTRONG,
Deerfeld, Augusta county, Va.
March Al 1883
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31
SCALES! SCALES!!
RICHARD MURDOCH,
MANUFACTURES OF
Improved Patent Platform Scales,
10. 40 >. Charles Street,
DAT mTlTnD


No. 40 s. Charles Street,
BALTIMORE,
A DAPTED to all the wants of business, as Hay,
n. Coal, Mill. Factory, Warehouse and Store.
Dormant and Portable Scales of all sizes. Also,
Counter Balances, Spring and Patent Balances and
App, Scale Beams, &C.
Y" Warranted of standard correctness and for du.
rabity
- Repairing done promptly.
Baltimore, March 81, '5s-lm*
TRUSTEE'S SALE.-In puruance of Deed of
i Trust executed to me by VIM. ID. Hogshead on
the 3lst day of December 1885, and recorded in the
Clerks Office Of Augusta county, will, on Friday,
the 2Sd dug of 4prE next, the premises, proceed 10
sell at auction, the TRACT OF LAND in the said
Deed mentioned. The tract contains 165 Acres,
and lies about two miles from Jennings Gap, and the
same distance from Stribling Springs. There is
bundance of timber and the place is well improved
1t adjons the lands Of d. Hill Francis Gilkeson and
Jno. W. Hogshead.
Terms cash. will convey only such title as is vest
ed in me, but it is believed to be good.
aE e. JN0. NJ. HUFF, Trustee.
March 81, 1s5S-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-31

DOCTOR GEORGE X. YOUNG-Has loca-
| ted at MINT SPRING, Augusta county, and offers
to the public his professional services.
March 81, 1858,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-10-29

both 10 judiciary committee To pay J. II. Hastings
che sam therein mentioned 20 committee on Clahns-
10 part of the town Of Somerset to me town OF
Wilmington, and part thereof Co the town OF braton
ON motion Of Mr.. Hatch, 20 Senators Of Wiudham Co
RcDou.-By Mr.. Chittoudcn, for Judiciary committee
in favor of bill relating to protests OF Bills OF ENgans
Drafts, Checks and promissory Notes, with amendments
which were adopted. .,,
Mr.. Chiuenden explained the object Of The bin 70
he to provide that domestic bills, payable at VA, hhnk
should be protested the foreign, making hc Ger
tifcatc of HE Notlr, p,r taeic evidence Of The fact
The hour having arrived 1r JOINT assembly ihc son
aors repaired the Hall Of the House OF Representa-
tvcs
Returning, on motion Of Nj Stark, the Senate adj.
HOUSE.
Report. 49, by Mr.. Kellogg, concerning the CHARGE
made nrainst the Scrgcant-at-Arns, cNoncutlut the
commencing him for recollection TO The Office.
Objections raised by Mcssrs. Wells OF A''h' Sett
Olmstcnd, that the report was NOT fnII 'n"etYc ~
Wells moved recommitmeut Of The report io' '"i'"''
investigation lost . ,y.,, &c.
mis- introduced and yefeJyc5.-By Mr. Wcbbcr' eN'
cmpting from attachment and execution certain al,,
cultures and by Mr. Imssel granink ileeh'o 'o' ''"'
exhibitions both 60 committee un Printing.
Re,0fhon-By Mr. Kellogg for JOINT as-em9ly "u
Thursday morning at II clock i3r 'he ''''''" ="
Judges Of the Supreme Courts adopted
Pursuant 90 adjournment of thc Joint assembly lho
senate apo boo t1 hear further reports OF thc ciutHsul
committee o canvass the votes or County officers aud fol
elect Scrgcaut-at- Arms Tor Che year ensuing.
No reports being n readiness the joint assembly pro-
cccdcd TO the election Of Sergeant atArms
AZ the close OF the second ballot, am exciting debate
prose between Mcssrs. Chittcn en- Poland Woodbridge
Collamcr and Kellogg, and Wells OF Athens, olms' "a
aud FERN.
regular nominee Of the Republican parity that nothing
dcroratory 90 his chIarter, aud nothing Go hhi nn i
the office bad been shown while The latter drought hal
something might hc shown provided hc Joint Assem-
lIy would adjourn. 80 particular objection was maoe
O. 1000 adjournment, but the question being taken oH
motion 10 adjourn made By Alr Fcrin OF llnesbursh.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-10-29
FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY


From the report just published, we learn
that the number Of policies issued during the
past year. was 1900 that the amount Of los
ses was $780,. SO, and that the balance in
the treasury Aug. |. 1853. was 81 ,610.-
About one half Of the losses which have ac-
crued this year, were the work of incendia-
RIGS. and the directors very properly deem
this fact sufficient reason for more stringent
legislation. and more vigorous efforts to bring
the perpetrators TO Justice The cost OF IN
surance in the Farmers Company has been
only eleven cents on each hundred dollars,
per year, and this insignificant sum has prov
ed amply sufficient to pay all losses and eX-
pcnses. and leave a balance Of 81 900 in the
treasury. The expenses of the company arc
light, being only S2,S35.l7, against $685.
40 in the Vermont Mutual.
During the eight years of its existence, no
assessment has been made upon its premium
notes. a fact which it would seem must salts
fly the most skeptical, that an Insurance Com
pany can be sustained. its losses all promptly
paid, and the claims upon it all met without
the expense. trouble and liability to loss from
the collection of small annual assessments
This is c-cmincntly the Farmer Company,
and their own self interest as well as safety,
should lead them to patronize it.-Bwimgfon
Sentinel
At the annual meeting Of the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company, holden on
the Goth of October 1888. the following Off
GERS and directors were elected for the ensuing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-10-29
MANSFIELD MOUNTAIN.

We learn that the number of visitors TO
Mansfield Mountain this season has been
much larger than ever before, The Summit
House was not in readiness to accommodate
company till the 10th of August, but there
have been nearly one thousand names regis
tered there since that time, and it Is ostimat.
ed that the whole number of visitors to the
Mountain this season must be nearly two
thousand, In time the Old Man of Mansfield
will be even more highly appreciated than tho
Old Man of the White Mountains
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-10-29
For the Daily Journal.
CHANGE OF VENUE.

Mr. EDIroR:-My own experience in the
trial of causes, as well as my general obser-
walton, has led me to consider the propriety
of making provision by Statute for change
of the place Of trial in criminal and civil ca
SEES, whenever the ends Of substantial justice
may require it to be done. 1t is not of I'M
frequent occurrence that, owing to some To-
cal prejudice or excitement. it is difficult, if
not quite impossible, to impannel an impair
tial jury to try the case in the County where
the parties reside, or where the crime was
committed and in all such cases ! think no
one will dispute that removal of the cause
to some other locality for trial, where the
community should be free from all excitement
and prejudice, would, as a general thing, be
highly proper and expedient.
! wish respectfully to suggest to the Legis-
lature now in session. the propriety of enact
ing law which shall provide that one or
moro of the judges of the Supreme Court,
on application for that purpose in proper
manner and under necessary restrictions,
may order change of venue in cases now
pending and hereafter commenced, II, upon
hearing, they should deem the requirements
Of justice would not otherwise be answered.
Such a Statute, drawn with the necessary de-
tail, would be sufficiently guarded, and am
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-10-29

UNpREcEDENTED.-M n T. Sprague,
Jr.. informs us that he received Of friend in
Boston, last June. one English potato, which
he planted on the second Of that month in
drills eighteen inches apart, cutting the pota-
to into "a pieces, an eye in each. lie dug
them on Monday morning 18th inst, and had
457 potatoes, making a bushel basket level
full They were perfectly sound, though sur
rounded by potatoes which were rottiug bad
ly. Is not this Unprecedented ;-BrandoH ADJ
U0cdte
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-10-29
AN EXECUTIVE CHAIR.

Capt, II. b. Sawyer, Z. S. Navy, Whose
yalor has been fifty acknowledged by the
State Of Vermont has presented to the State
an elegant chair, made from the oak of the
old irigate Constitution, and the General As
sembly has very properly assigned it to the
Executive Room. Nothing could be in bet
ter taste Let the Governor of Vermont now
and henceforth rest in the Constituton,--no
put his foot on it,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-10-29

~ The burlington Free Press has intimat-
ed that there was something suspicious in the
appointment OF the committee on Public
Buildings and the select committee to ex-
anime tho account Of Superintendent Powers.
This intimation is entirely uniounded, and
entirely unjust as well to the Speaker and
the committees as to the other parties con
eerned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-10-29
For tho Waterman.
LETTER ON COMETS, FROM Rip.

MR., EDITOR THE comet has disan.
peared but trust the interest in the subject
of comets has been awakened to such dc.
gree by all that has bcou wrtton and said
upon it during the last few weeks that it /,
not fully satatcd with information respoctin,
them Your paper could not furnish space
for 1.-THE of what is to be found in the books
relating to these singular and wonderful ap-
pcarances The questions, however, most IN.
tcrcsting to us respecting thcm are those per.
tanning TO their influence and effect upon opr
earth, and / shall devote this letter to am ao.
count of some of the opinions upon this point
that have been entertained in various ages of
the world
In former times the appearance of comet,
was supposed to be the iororunnor of wars
revolutions, iamines, pcstiloncc. the deaths of
great men, earthquakes, inundations and 9th.
or calamitcs ia Shakespeare's Julius Cp.
sor." Portia in demonstrating with Caesar a.
gainst his going TO the Senate ON the day Of
his assassination. tolls him. after ho had spot.
en- slightly of the horrid appearance in The
sky the night before.
"Whcp bcsgus de- theic are 900 comets sccni
The heavens themselves blaze forth e lnath OF nn,a
This was probably suggested TO Shakespeare
by Semtonius, who relates that d blazing star
appeared for seven days together during The
celebration of games, instituted 10y Augustus.
in honor of julius. The common people bee
lioved that this indicated his reception among
the gods; bis statues were accordingly orna.
mcntcd with its figure, and medals struca on
which it was represented. There is curious
apecdoto of Queen Elizabeth, when lying az
Richmond being dissuadcd from looking oo
a comet with the courage equal 20 the uoat-
ness of her state she caused the windows 90
be opened and said jacta est alea--the die,
are thrown.
When the splendid comet of 1856 appeared,
Pope CaiXtus, believing 10 to DE at once Cine
sign and Instrument of Divine wrath, was .o
frightened at It's appearance that he ordered
public prayer 20 be offered up in every town.
and the bells to be tolod at the noon of each
day, to warn the people TO supplicato th,
mercy Of Heaven. which custom stll exist,
in Catholic countries. Ilc at the same timo
accommodated both the comet and tle
Turks, whose arms had lately proved yictoH
Gus against the christians.
In modern times, certain natural effect,
have likewise been uttrbuted 10 the influence
Of comets such as tempcsts. hurricanes. vol
canoes, cold or hot seasons. oycraowinss of
rivers, fogs, dense clouds of flies or locus;s.
the plague. the dysentcry. the cholera. and
other disorders. Some have maintained Cha.
the great plague of London 1868 was the of.
feet of a comet which appeared that season.
while others, contcudng chat ihe influence ~
comets ON our globe and it+ almost h.rm...
have a respect TO the whole EARTH and not
merely 60 amy particular part oft. mrco.b-
od why the comet of G6j did not produce
similar effect in Amsterdam. Vienna, ps-
and Madrid. and I'm the principal citc,
Aara A frf.s vvI Arv.rfD. H.t a.r