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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-23

Choppers Sheet and Shred lsingiass,
" Cox's Gelatine, Pink Gelatine, a full
supply on hand.
ia 20 GEO. w. DEY Il co.
argc No. l. f1aCkerei-5 Ibis. Just
Ia received, expressly for my retail sales !;
they are nice, come and buy, for sale by
ia 10 j. Z. JONES.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-23
BOOK BINDERY AND BLANK
Book Manufa ctOry.

BOOK Manufa Glory.
VICKERY e. COMPANY, would
take this occasion to remind the public
that they are prepared to manufacture BLANK
Books of every description of Binding and
style of Ruling; and to Bind Magazines,
Music, and printed Books of every kind in
the best manner, and on as reasonable terms
Merchants, Clerks of Courts and Bank of
ficers, will find it greatly to their advantage
to have their Blank Books made at this es-
tablishment, as no pains will be spared to
give perfect satisfaction both as regards
quality and price.
VICKERY a. COMPANY,
Booksellers, Stationers, Book Binders
and Blank Book Manufacturers,
No. 10 Main Street, head of Market So.
ia %
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-23

Fresh Arrival at Roanoke Square
Depot.
A SPLENDID assortment of Tea and Cot
"A fee Urns, all sizes, Coffee Pots, Tea do,
Block Tin, Zinc and Brass Wash Bowls.
ALSO,
All kinds Of Japaned Ware, such as Coffee
and Tea Cannisters, Cake Boxes, Spittoons,
BASINS and Pitchers, Glass Drainers, and
many things too numerous to mention. We
would also call particular attention to our
large assortment of Cooking Stoves. They
are selected with great care by our senior
partner, who has had near 20 years expe-
rience in the business and are warranted to
give satisfaction.
We have just received fine lot of Globe
Lanterns, of different colors and Sizes which
will be sold low for cash.
a2l WIN. d. ROBERTS, JR, g. co.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-23

THE SUBSCRIBER offers -
i himself to the citizens of Nor ffTKT5
folk and Portsmouth, as Tuner and Re
pairer of Piano Fortes. From among large
number of those capable of Judging of his
ability, he subjoins the following:
NATIONAL HOTEI
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-23

bakers and RustOn's Pure Cod
II Liver OLA full supply on hand,
and for sale low by the doz.
ia 81 l.. W. WEBB.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-23

Superior Teas.-We have fine lot of
| ~ Green and Black Teas on hand, which
will sell low.
| jail l.. W. WEBB.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
PnIitical Movements.

The Kansas policy of the Administration seems
likely to divide the Democracy in the Nsrth-
western States permanently. great Demo
cratic mass meeting was recently held at 20
lumbus, Ohio, to endorse the course OF Senator
Douglas. At st. Louis, portion of the Democ-
racy have taken steps to form a new party an
tagonistic to the Administration, to be called
the "Free Democracy" The most important
movement, however, has taken place in India
ma. On the 23rd ult., mass convention of the
Democrats of Indiana opposed to the Lecompton
Convention, assembled at Indianapolis. The
attendance was large and enthusiastic, says the
Geographic report, 'and every Congressional
district in the State was reprepresented by the
best men of the State" A letter was read from
Gov. Wise, stating that official duties prevented
his attendance. The resolutions take ground a
gainst the Lecompton Constitution, and declare
that Senator Douglas is entitled to the gratitude
of the American Democracy "for his bold and
triumphant yindication of the principles of self
government" They furthermore declare that
the State Journal, the leading party organ in the
State has betrayed the faith and placed itself
outside of the Democratic organization. Thus
it appears that the 'readiug out'' is not done by
one side only. Both sides can play at that game.
1t remains to be seen which will lave the ma
iority, and so establish its claim to the sole use
of the name Democracy" under which they
have traded so long and so successfully. The
Convention recommended general Convention
of the North and West to assemble at Chicago,
or some other suitable place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
Foreign Periodicals.

The Edinburgh Re1ie'c.-Contents of theJan
uary No.: 1. Prospects of the Indian Empire, 2
Milman's History of Latin Christianity, 8. Scot
fish University Reform, 4. The Angel in the
House, 5. The Addington and Pitt Administra.
tions, 6. Tom Browns School-days, 7. Able LIZ
Deus Memoirs ofBossuet, 8. The Hawker's Lit.
erature of France, .. Lord Overstone on Metal
lie and Paper Currency.
The London Quorterly.-Contents l. Diff,
culties of Railway Engineering 9. The Historic
Peerage, 8. Tobias Smollett, 4. Wiltshire, s.
Church Extension, 6. Sense of Pain in Man aud
Animals, 7. Woolwich Arsenal and its Manufac
turing Establishments, s. Our Indian Empire.
Republished by Leonard Scott Il Co., New
York. at So each per annum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
The Washington Duels.

No less than four "affairs of honor" were on
foot, or talked about, in Washington city, q few
days ago. Mr.. James B. Clay, of Kentucky,
and Gen. Cullom, of Tennessee, late Clerk Of
the House of Representatives, had quarrel in
the bsr-room of Browns Hotel, and Cullom
struck Clay. A challenge ensued, and the par
ties lodged around for some days to escape the
police. Before meeting was arranged how
ever, the affair was adjusted through the inter-
vention of Senators Toombs and Crittsnden.-
These gentlemen decided that Clay should dis
claim any intention to insult Cullom, and Gull
lom should apologize for striking Clay. The lat
ter, it is said, had child seriously i'll with the
scarlet fever, and his family were in the great
est distress and anxiety during the existence Of
the difficulty. What commentary is this upon
the affair."
The next case was that between Lieutenants
Bell and Williams, of the Army. These gentle
men had collision in BARRIERS shop in Wash
ington, Williams assailing Bell, and met the next
morning at Bladensburg. The ball from Bells
pistol passed through his opponents hat; Viii
liams lowered his pistol and fired in the ground
Honor was satisfied and the affair adjusted on
satisfactory terms. The Secretary of War will
probably have something to say to the chival-
rous Lieutenants and their seconds, all of whom
are Army officers, for this infraction of discipline
Next in order is the affair between Comman-
der Boutwell, and Lieutenant Rhind, of the Ma
Wy. The latter challenged the former to fight q
duel, and on his declining posted him as cow
ard. Boutwell, replied through the newspapers
in Gard, stating that were he disposed to ac-
cept challenge it must not come from a man
who has been dismissed from the Navy and con-
victed Of lying. One of Rhind's 'friends," con-
STRUNG the card as an imputstion on his own
honor, then took up the quarrel, and we have
not heard how it terminated.
Lastly, Gen. Harvey and Col. Sumner pro-
posed settling an old grudge by exchanging
shots, but the War Department interfered to
prevent a meeting. These gentlemen are old
enough to set better example.
In view of all these proceedings-to say moth
ing about Divine and human law, both of which
declare emphaticslly, "Thou shalt not kill"-it
seems strange that when life is so short and un-
certain at BEST men cannot live in peace, but
seek to hurry one another out of the world and
stain their hands with the blood of their fellows.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
The Oyster Fnndnm.

We are indebted to one of our friends in the
Legislature for copy of the Report of the select
committee of the House of Delegates, relative tC
the tax on Oysters. 1t is a volnminous Gocu
ment, and contains large amount of valuable
and interesting information. The committee as
certa ined that the number of persons engaged il
the oyster business of New York is from 10000
to 10000, and the profits of the trade may be in
ferred from the fact that one individual in Balti
more, who commenced the business 20 years
ago, worth little or nothing, was estimated to be
worth 100000 or 100000 at the time of hi:
death
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
Valuable Publications.

The book advertisement of Messrs. Gould &
Lincoln, inserted in this paper, will attract at
tantion. We would particularly recommend one
of the publications of this house, called, "Th'
Christian Life: Social and Individual" by Pc
ter Bayne. 1t is the most original and brilliant
religious book which has lately appeared. The
peculiar doctrines of Carlyle and Fiohte are as
sailed with irresistible force, and the Christian
Life exhibited in attractive biographies of How
ard, Wilberforce, Foster, Chalmers and others
Every reader of the book must feel like exclaim
ing with Milton,
SHOW charming is divine philosophy
Messrs. Gould & Lincoln are the American
publishers of Hugh Millers works, and the nu-
merous admirers of that celebrated writer will
be glad to learn that another work, in manu-
script at the time of Mr.. Miller's death, will be
issued from the press before great while.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
HouSe.-Nothing Of interest.

FROM Observation-Disclosures OF THE LEGIs-
LATURE-TuE "VoIoE IS STILL FOR WAR."-The
House Bill declaring-that if any individual,
claiming to have authority from the Lecomp
ton Convention, shall publish, in the shape OF
an official proclamation, any declaration to the
effect that the Constitution made by the said
Convention is the Constitution Of the State OF
Kansas, or shall call on any person or per-
sons to art as officers under said Constitution,
or shall offer or pretend, to, or, in fact, commits
sion any person claiming to be Governor, Lieu
tenant Governor, Secretary, Auditor, and Treas
urer of State, under said Constitution, or claim
ing to be elected to either House of the Legisla-
tive Assembly, or member to Congress, under
said Constitution, shall assume the duties of a.
nv or either of said officers under said Constitu
ton, or if any personsshall attempt, in any man
uer whatever to give effect to the Government
under said Constitution within this Territory such
person or persons officer or officers, shall be deem
ed guilty of felony, and upon conviction thereof IN
any court Of competent jurisdiction, shall suffer
death this act to be in force from and after Its
passage-was passed by vote of 20 to 8.
The Council rejected this Bill, to 4, and pass
ed series of resolutions, of which the following
is the principal
"Resolved, That in the event of such admis
sion, we, in behalf of the people of the Terrific
nv. as rejecting their fixed and unalterable de-
termination upon this subject, will view the
same ms declaration OF war; and relying upon
the Justice of our cause, and the united strength
Of those who are bound to US by their sympa
thies and interest, both East and West, we will
90 into the fight, despite the disparity of our Pc
sition for determination or success"
The resolutions were adopted unanimously.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
The Kansas Constitution.

The bill for the admission of Kansas under
the Lecomption Constitution, lately introduced
in the United States Senate, was made the spe-
cial order for Monday last, and will not be laid
aside again till it is disposed of. There is nc
doubt of it's rapid passage through the Senate
and the Administration will endeavor to urge ii
through the House, without waiting for the &C.
ton of the investigating committee. With
view to render the bill more acceptable to North
ern members and facilitate its passage, 1t Is ru-
mored that the Administration party Will pro-
pose an amendment declaring that it is the right
of the people of Kansas to alter the Constitution
whenever they desire.
We are at a loss to know why, under all the
circumstances of the case, the question now
pending in Congress should have given rise tC
so much excitement throughout the country. Il
is admitted universally that Kansas will be free
State, and as the North will triumph on thi'
main point of contention, that section Of the
Union can have little or no cause for dissatistac
ton. The South certainly can obtain no prac
tical advantage by the. acceptance of the LIE
compton Constitution, which may, and doubt
less will, be altered Immediately by the people
and, therefore, we, at least, await the resul
with no excitement and not much interest,"
Some of the Southern advocates of LecOmptor
assert that great principle is involved in the
issue, being no less than the question whether
the Northern majority will consent to the ad
mission of slave State into the Union. Kan
sas is now, it is true, nominally slave Territory
but with full knowledge that it will not re
main so for six months, many Northern mem
bers of Congress will vote for the Lecomptol
Constitution, who would not under other cir
cumstanc0s; and, on the other hand, some ma.
vote against it without regard to the subject Q
slavery. The action of Congress, therefore, wi
settle no principle whatever, and all that W
hope for is that it may restore peace to tn
country. Should it do that we shall be satisfe
in any event. We can perceive nothing in tn
nature of the case to prevent members of Con
gress from considering the subject dispassionate
ly and deciding wisely asjustice and fair-dealin
NAV demand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
Legislature ofVirginia.

TUESDAY, Feb. 23.-Senate.-T bill abolish
ing the salary of the Public Printer and contlnu-
ing the salary of the Senate Printer, was, on
motion of Mr.. Deneale, so amended as to legal
ize the present salary now paid for Senate print
ing Isl, 1907 The bill was then laid on the Ia
BILE. The House bill reducing the prices %
per cent. was passed by the Senate on Satur-
day.]
bill was reported appropriatng $4,000 to
procure supply of water for the Western Lu-
nnic Asylum.
House.-A bill was passed authorizing justices
of the peace to give judgement on Forthcoming
bonds taken by constables.
DAY.-Senate.-Among the bills pass
ed was one increasing the annuity to the Deaf
Dumb and Blind Asylum by the addition OF So
600, and appropriating 81, 800 for the purchase
OF musical instruments therefor.
a bill to amend the resolution passed Feb. 70
1886, regarding the sale of internal improve
ment works in which the State is interested, was
taken up. The bill provides that when the sale
of work of internal improvement, on the fore
closure of mortgage or other lien takes place
the Board of Public Work shall, if the State Is
interested, attend the sale and purchase the
work if they think it judcious for the common
wealth-the purchase to be subject to the con-
firmation of the Legislature. The bill was pass
ed by a vote of yeas 81, nays 6.
House.-A large number of bills were passed
but none of special interest. The bill authoriz
ing a loan to the Orange and Alexandria Rail
road was discussed.
THURsDAY.-Senate.-A bill was reported tc
prescribe the mode ofapplying to the Governor
for converting the General Assembly. Nothing
else of interest.
House.-A bill to form the county of Clay out
of parts of the counties of Braxton and Nicholas
was reported.
The Orange and Alexandria Railroad bill was
further discussed.
Enthusiastically bill appropriating s1o,'
900 for supply of water for the Western Lu-
matte Asylum was passed. Also bill amend
ing the law concerning the construction &c OF
roads in Augusta and other counties
Rouse.-The Orange and Alexandria Railroad
bill was further discussed.
SATURDAY.-Senate.-A large number of bills
were passed, but nothing of interest.
Mr. Old offered a resolution, which lies over,
that the present session of the Legislature be ex-
tended beyond the 9th of March next, for such
time as may be necessary to dispatch the public
business provided such extension shall not ex-
coed the period OF 100 days from the Tth day Of
December, 1867.
Il
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
Mr.. Prentice's Lecture.

George D. Prentice, Esq, of the louisville
journal, ostvered his lecture on "The Present
Aspect and Tendencies of American Politics, ,
In this place, on Friday ecening last. 1t is IN,
necessary for us to say that the fame of the lee.
turer attracted large audience and that he was
listened to with profound attention. Mr.. Prem
tice was introduced to the audience by Thomas
J. Niche, Esq. The Mountain Sax Horn Band
were present and played several pieces in admi-
rsble style.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03

IMPORTANT FROM CHINA.-Via Malta, Calcut.
ia dates to the 9th of January have reached
England Also Canton dates to the 18th of Jan
uary. Sir Colin Campbell had taken possession
of Frakabad, which was abandoned by the ene'
nv on the 2nd Goruchpore was also taken on
the 9Th, seven guns captured and 200 of the en-.
emy killed. The British loss was only 2 killed
and wounded.
The British and French forces landed at Can
ton on the 2Sth of December. The British
landed 1900 men, aH the French 900 men,
the walls were escapaded on the goth, and the
heighths within the town were in possession Of
the besiegers by o'clock in the morning. The
Chinese feebly contested the advance of the
English and French within the city The dam
age done to the town was but small. The cap
tain of the ship Action was killed.
The Times despatch says that the lombard
ment of Canton commenced at daylight on the
2Sth and continued all day and the ensuing night
The assault was made in three divisions at o.
clock in the morning. Coughs fort was taken
and two Others were blown up. The Chinese
continued to fire from their houses but the
troops were restrained from entering the city.
Tea has considerably declined at Hong Kong
Large shipments were making to India.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03

THE APoTHEosls of AssAssINs. "A meeting OF
very extraordinary character was held in New
York on Wednesday evening, the occasion being
the commemoration of the French Revolution
of 1S4S The attendance was very numerous,
all the principal foreign refugees in the city be
ing present. Speeches were made eulogizing
the persons who attempted to assassinate the
Emperor Napoleon, and these sentiments were
received with tremendous applause. Citizen
Lesline presided-and in the course of speech
against Despots and Despotism, said they had
resolved to make an open declaration OF their
principles. The usual blood and thunder denun-
Citations were uttered against some imagined ty-
rant, who, of course, was not there. Murder
was held up as the duty of every patriot" and
the butcher who recently jeopardzed the lives
of numberless innocent persons, for the purpose
of gratifying his heartleSs malice, was held up
as little less than demi-god One off the speak
ers said the noise in the Rue Lepeetier was a
signal of the downfall of the fortress of tyranny,
and that the attempt of Felice Orsini was not at
all a failure and finished with the cry of "Vive
Orsini," which was received with vehement ap-
plause. On Sunday last, all the foreign retu-
gees of New York were to unite in celebrating
the anniversary of the German revolution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03

TIE ST. LoU1s CATAsrRoPHE.-The burning
of the Pacific Hotel, at ST. Louis, on the morn
ing of the Goth ut., has been noticed. Eighteen
persons lost their lives, three in jumping or fall
ing from the windows, and the remainder from
burning. A despatch from ST. Louis on the 25th
says: Chas L. Taylor alias Sanders has been
arrested on the terrible suspicion of being the
cause of the dreadful disaster at the Pacific Ho-
tel. He is charged with firing the hotel after
numbering Ephraim Doane one of the inmates
Dr. Daniel W. Strader the landlord, and Chas.
Waldrup the Waterman of the hotel, have also
been arrested and will be examined TOMORROW.
A later despatch says nothing to substan.iate
the charge against Taylor has been elected
The examination, however, was to be continued.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
We learn from Washington that the Secrets

We learn from Washington that the Secreta
ry of War and the General-n-Chief are diligent,
ly engaged in arranging the spring campaign a
gainst the Mormons. 1t has been decided moi
to wait the action of Congress upon the various
propositions for increasing the military force
but to withdraw troops from the frontier post
and concentrate them upon Utah. Orders il
accordance with this design have been already
issued The call upon the President for infor
nation as to whether the people of Utah are il
rebellion against the federal authorities has beel
responded to. The documents, however, con
tain nothing of Importance on the subject tina
is not familiar to the public. 1t is also stated
that the Secretary has decided to convene g
court at Washington for the purpose of tryins
Col. Sumner OH charges preferred against hin
by Gen. Harvey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03

THE MoRMoNs AND THEIR PoLloY.-A cores
pondent Of the New York Times, writing from
Sacramento, gives detailed review OF the Nor
mon discomfort and its origin, down to the pres
ent time. He was for many years resident OF
Salt Lake City, and only left it when the Gen
tile population were driven out. He believes
that unwise and ill;judged appointments by the
| Federal Government first excited Gov b. Young
and his followers to rebel; and that to the ex-
cesses committed by Col. Sieptoe's command,
when quartered in Salt Lake City during the
winter of 1854 and 1856, is to be attributed the
present hostile attitude of the Mormons, and
their determination to allow no more troops to
dwell among them. 1t is his opinion that the
Mornons, if driven to it, will oppose by force of
arms the further advance of the United States
troops, but in the summer they will migrate,
either to Sonora, or Northward toward the
British possessions. The latest advices from
! Utah, exhibit two important facts. Col. Johns
ton, who commands the United States troops,
has avowed his determination to take no step
backward, but to carry the war directly into
Salt Lake City, should the Mormons manifest a
disposition to resist, and with arms in their
hands. And, in the second place, Brigham
Young has ntimated willingness 10 permit
Governor Cummings md the civil officers who
accompany him, to pass quietly into the city,
provided the United States troops shall remain
at distance. But thi, attempt at compromise
is not likely to be acceded to, and if, in con-
formity with the opinion expressed by the a.
boye writer, the Mormons will oppose by force
of arms the further advance of the United States
troops, conflict would seem to be inevitable.
The relative forces may be estimated at about
$500 on one side, against at least 10000 Nor
mons. But the former are regular troops, thor
oughly drilled and disciplined, while the latter,
however full of tanaticisin, enthusiasm and fight
would, in all probability, suffer very severely,
and after one or two skirmishes, either yield or
retreat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
Sargent,s Magazine.

The February No. of Sargent's School Maya
zine, which we have just received, is fully equal
TO the former number, This Magazine is deci'
dedly the best juvenile periodical we are &C.
quainted with. The illustrations are good and
the articles entertaining and instructive. Pub.
lished by Epes Sargent, Boston, at 81 year.