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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

NJ. Won Humboldt has celebrated bis nineti.
eth birth day. An English correspondent, wri-
ting from Berlin, says that "never did a conque
ror receive congratulations from so many persons
and such great distances, as the postboy had to
carry on Tuesday morning to the well known
house in the Oransienburger strasse. Those who
have been fortunate enough to enjoy peep at
the fifth volume of Rosmos, which is still under
his hands, assert that neither in style nor con.
tents does it, in the least, yield to the four vol
umes which preceded it. Humboldt himself, is
said to be of opinion that be will die next spring,
just after having completed the last of the task
he has undertaken. But his friends who observe
him, speak differently, and are bold enough to
predict that this time be will prove to be alto
gether in error, and that very different cele-
braton from that which he anticipates will next
year take place in his house."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
The Come, Three Hundred Years Ago.

Astronomers are agreed that the great Comet
now visible in the heavens, is the same which
appeared in the year 1856, and frightened the
Emperor Charles V. into resignation of his
throne. AT that date, Comets were regarded by
our ancestors as menacing messengers sent for
special reasons, importing change OF times aud
states" When this Comet last appeared Gn
1860 the Reformation in England and Scot
land was in great peril. Bloody Mary was on
the throne Of Eugland, and before the Comet
vanished Cranmer had persisted at the stake,
and John Knox had again been obliged to leave
Scotland 1t was called in Scotland the "Fiery
Besom." Sir James BaltOur, contemporary
chronicler, speaks Of it as having portended
change, not only in government but in relig-
ion; and Knox took care to note-"So0s after,
Christian, King of Denmark, died, and war
raise betwixt Scotland and England, &c"
IT, Chambers Domestic Annals of Scotland we
find the following extract from the Diary of Sir
James Melville, which relates to another Com
ct. The date of the writing is November Is,
1876.
''This year, in the winter, appeared terrible
comet, the stern Istar, forming the head where
of was very great, and proceeding from it to-
wards the east long tail, in appearance of an
ell and half, like to bosom or scourge made
of wands all fiery. 1t raise nightly in the South
west, not above degree aud half ascending
above the horizon, and continued about sax
weeks or twa month, and piece and piece
wore away. The greatest effects whereof that
out of our country We heard, was a great and
mighty battle in Barbara in Atric, wherein
three kings were slain, with large multitude
of people. And within the country the chasing
away of the lIalniltons."
1t is curious to see the mighty battle in Bar
bsris" and ''the chasing away of the Haniltons'
sat down as effects" OF the Comet. The real
nature of these strangers of the sky is not yet
ascertained, but we have at last come to know
some of the laws by which they are governed /;
above all we know the great fact, that they are
obedient to law, as much SO as the stars and
planets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
THE ATLANTIC CABLE.-The report of Mr..

THE ATLANTIC CABLE.-The report OF MIR.
Varley, the Electrician Of the Electric and In
formation Telegraph Company" pretty etfectu-
ally dissipates what little hope might have re-
NAMED that the Atlantic telegraph would re-
cover from its present state of speechless inac-
ton. He s'finds a fault of great magnitude, at
distance of between 245 and 800 statute miles
from Valentia" and possibly in water OF but
40 fathoms in depth. The cable, he is OF the
opinion, yet remains unbroken, but the electro
lytic decomposition, caused by the use of two
powerful currents, will shortly eat away the
eutta percha insulation surrounding the faulty
place, and deprive it entirely of conducting
bower. He is satisfied also that there is anoth-
er "fault" more distant than this, the approx'
mate locality OF which he could not estimate
without communication with Newfoundland.
From authentic data shown him at Valentia, he
is also of the opinion that there was fault in
the cable on board the Agamemnon before it
was submerged, Offering a resistance equal to
1000 or 200 miles of cable, situated st dis
lance of about $50 miles from one end OF the
1900 mile coil, and supposed to be the fault
which caused so much alarm when the ships
were 500 miles from Ireland. If MIR. Marley
is correct in these conclusions, we may be pre-
pared to hear at any moment that signals have
entirely ceased, and the cable become practical
" dumb, as it is already useessly silent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

THE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION. pioneer ves-
sells of this expedition are off at last, and the
balance of The fleet will be sent out with de-
spatch. The steamer Harriet Lane left New
York on Thursday last for st. Thomas and Buenos
Ayres. The Fulton and Water Witch have left
Norfolk for Barbados and Rio JaDeiro. The
Fulton has on board four tents, 10000 shells,
5000 Mimic rifle balls, 5000 carbine balls, To-
900 percussion caps, "a muskets, (of which ID
belong to the guard) 100 pistols, and so car
bines, aud $50 tons OF coal, her daily consump
ton of which amounts to II tons. The Wa
ter Witch can carry only days coal, and will
have to stop before getting to Rio. The South
ern Star is nearly ready and will sail in few
days from Norfolk. The brig-ot-war Dolphin
will be the next vessel to sail, to be followed by
the frigate Sabine, with Commodore Shubrick
and Commissioner Bowln, early this week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
Buchanan and Douglas.

The Democratic papers in Virginia and the
South generally, with few exceptions, express
sympathy for Senator Douglas in his present
struggle. The same papers also express un-
bounded admiration for the President, notwith-
standing he is waging relentless war aga'nSl
Douglas. A correspondent of the Richmond
South, writing from Washington one DAY ias'
week, says ''Mr. Buchanan is determined u
make no concessions to the Little Giant, but TO
show him that it is war to the knife between the
Administration and him, and that no middle
ground can be tolerated" How the party press
can sympathize with Douglas and still support
the President, is a mystery which we cannot ex-
plain. Not one of them, so far as we have OBJ
served, has word of censure for the Admins
tration on this subject
Douglas, however, has the President on the
hip most decidedly. In a late speech at Onsrga,
H., he referred to the fact that Mr.. Buchanan
exhibits wonderful attachment for Anti'Le-
compton men, provided they have scquiesced IN
the English bill. lie was not aware, he sslo'
that the President had written letter request
ing the people to elect any other man except
Mr.. English, the anti.Leoomptonite. vi" nc
continued, 81 had only followed the example Of
English, and voted for the English bill, migh'
then have violated its provisions and refused &c
carry it out, and still have been good Demo
crat in the estimation of certain men! IL nat
only voted for that bill and pledged my honor
not to sanction the admission of Kansas, II silt
rejected the Lecompton Constitution, until sh'
had population of ss,42o, could then have
turned round, forfeited my honor, violated m!
pledge, voted to admi! her at once, and still
have been q first rate Democrat" Exactly SO
Northern Democrats pledged their honor, ant
thus induced Southern Democrats to accept th'
bill; they now declare themselves ready to VIC
late their pledge at the earliest opportunity, an'
still, as Douglas says, they are first rate Demo
cratsl Their brethren at the South, whom the.
have deceived, do not even reproaoh them TO
the treachery, and Mr.. Buchanan allows Engiisl
to run on without retracting the Presidential
endorsement of his soundness in the faith.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
The London Times, in an able article on. I'll

The London Times, in an able article on the
power of the Press, says that the potency of q
newspaper lies in the fact that it is newspaper,
and not sheet of tales and essays like the French
journals "The public Press" says the Times,
"has purchased the right to express its opinions
by the facilities which it has given every man
for forming his own" AS to the favors which
the Press can confer, the Times ays:-"What
is the Red Eagle or the Legion OF Honor to q
paragraph of praise which is repeated in hun
dreds of daily, weekly and monthly sheets, and
makes some humble name a household word
from Cornwall to Shetland, in Toronto and CAL
cutta and Hong Kong"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

E. Felice Forssti, an Italian exile, we'll known
to our citizens as the patriotic co sufferer with
Silvio Pellico in the dungeons of Austria, where
he spent twenty years OF his life, and who re-
cieved from the President an appointment ac-
ceptable to all parties, that of Consul to Genoa,
died recently at that port. More than five thou
sand persons are said to have been present at
his funeral, among them were the officers and
crew. of the United States frigate Wabash. It's
intended by his fellow countrynen to open q
subscription for the erection of marble monu-
ment to the deceased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

The Secretary of State has notified the New
Granadian Minister of the determination of this
government not to permit the obstruction of the
Isthmus route to the Pacific on any considera
ton, neither will it allow of tonnage dues or
tax on tho transportation of passengers and
mails; and that in pursuance of this resolution
vessels of war have been ordered to the Isthmus.
The right of New Granada to refuse this gov
eminent naval rendezvous and coaling station
in the Bay of Panama is conceded by Mr.. Cass,
but he considers such o refusal as impolitic and
illiberal, more especially as spain at Mahon and
Sardinia at Spezzia had granted similar privi-
leges.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

CoNspIRAoIEs IN FRANoE.-The Paris cores
pondent of the New York Commercial says--it
would be pleasure for one week, not to be o.
bliged to tell you that conspiracies still alive
in the French empire, but it seems an impossi-
b,lity. Another seizure of bombs has been
made, this time in the disguise of culinary uten-
sis, and the greatest scrutiny is exercised over
all metal passing the frontiers. The Count De
Ourzou, NJ. de Maillo, and some of their work
men, have just been condemned to short terms
of imprisonment for having written q letter OF
to the Count dc Ohambord.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

LIFE on A WHALEsHIP.-Th is a case now
before the u s. District Court of Boston, Mass,
in which is it charged that a negro cook on
board of whaler was treated with shocking
barbarity, having been brutally beaten ON sew
eral occasions, and his eye knocked out by the
mate of the ship, and subsequently kept in irons
until he was eventually landed, without food or
shelter, on desert rock Of the Galapagos Isl
ands, about roo miles from the coast OF Peru,
and there abandoned to his fate. He had lived
for 26 days on raw crabs and young birds, and
was taken off by another whaler to Talcahuana,
where he remained in hospital IL months be-
fore he recovered sufficiently to travel home.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

A HORSE TmEF.-A man, afterwards ascer.
tanned to be one Samuel Good, of Augusta coun-
ty, arrived here, [Culpeper Q; Il, few days
since, and stopped at the Piedmont House, hav.
ing two horses in his possession. One OF them
he soon sold to Mr.. Saml. Shadrach, of this
county, for 800. Seeing that the eye of our
vigilant Town Sergeant, Capt. Henry, was upon
him, and fearing detection, he suddenly de-
camped, leaving the other horse behind. day
or two afterwards Mr.. Bushon, of Augusta
county, came on and claimed the horses, estab-
fishing his identity and character by one OF the
most respectable citizens of this county. Good
had sold third horse before getting here. He
has hot yet been heard of.-Blue Ridge Repu6-
RcaR.
Rumors of the above matter have been cur
rent in this county, but some doubt exists as to
whether 1t was case of Intentional stealing
We understand that Bushong was indebted to
Good, and having executed deed of trust to Sc
cure other creditors, the latter got possession OF
the horses and proceeded to sell them. He is
said to be q man of good character.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
GREAT EXCITEMENT AT THE
CL 18th N 6 H ~ S E

EueTyuIlHy VI coNtPtete WOTNIHy OTUeFI
Communications perfect!
MY friends and the public generally will find the
ll above facts verified by stepping in at the above
named establishment, where extensive Stock Of
CLOTHING has been opened and is now for SALE
For variety of materials superiority of and work.
mansbp, this establishment stands pre-eminent, and
the subscriber has again made it his especial business
In the selection Of his stock to anticipate the public
taste and demands. shall dispose of this stock at
such low prices for cash. so as 70 challenge the won
der and induce the purchase of my Clothing above
any other call upon my friends to give friend
Iy call and examine my stock of Goods. In connection
with my very large stock Of Clothing, very select
assortment Of FURNISHING GOODS is on hand,
Silk and Wooden Undershirts, Cravats, Hsndkerchiefs
Socks and Collars, Gloves Trunks Carpet bags HstS
and Caps. ). POLLlTZ,
Corner Room, Va. Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
The Fair.

We are pleased to learn that the ladies OF
the Lutheran Church realized about $3.50, as the
net proceeds of their Fair held at Union Hall
on Thursday and Friday nights LAST. All the APP
pointments of the Fair-decorations, fancy
work. edibles 10, were Of the most approved
description, and the whole affair passed OF IN
the most agreeable manner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
LATER FROM PIXIES PEAx.-The news from

LATER FROM PIXIES PEAK.-The news from
the Kansas gold mines is as conflicting as ever.
The Leavenworth Times of the 2Sth nit. says
that Mr.. SpauldiDg arrived in that city from
the gold diggings and pronounced them 'con-
siderable OF a myth" Gold was everywhere,
but not sufficiently accessible or plentiful to pay
for digging. A Mr.. James Miller, who is said
to have left the Cherokee country last spring
with company of fifty.iv has prospected the
entire gold district, and crossed over into New
Mexico. He, too is convinced that no paying
deposits can be found, and that most OF the mi.
ners were dishearted and about leaving the coun-
try. go
On the other hand, the Kansas City Journal
of Commerce of the 29th says that Mr. John
Horton, well known and reliable business man
of that place, arrived there on the 2Sth ult,
having left Fort Laramie on the Sd, bringing In
teresting and important news from the god
mines Of the Arkansas, Pixies Peak and Cherry
Creek. Mr.. Horton says that all the Indian IRA
ders about the fort, and in the vicinity OF Deer
Greek, were removing their goods to the mines !;
that he saw at the fort Mr.. Jackson, who had
several hundred dollars worth of the dust; that
the mines were poorly provided with breacstuffs
not over two months supplies being on hand
they were also destitute of mining tools. TICKS
and shovels were worth their weight in gold
in fact they could rot he had at any price
There was not a rocker in the mines, and on
sheet iron with which to make riddles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
Railroad Charger.

We have looked over with much interest Mr..
Elects Report on the tariff OF tolls for the Vir-
ginia Central Railroad. This much we learn
from it, and we presume it is all our readers
care about, that the new tariff sis not to be re-
garded as a tariff of increased charges. The
rates are only increased where they were abso.
lutely less than, or too little above, the actual
cost of carriage. At many points, and on ma
ny articles, they are most materially reduced"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
Federal Court.

The United States Court adjourned on Satur.
day last. The Grand Jury indicted Postmas
ter at Sleepy Greek Bridge, Morgan county, for
opening letters in his office. So as appears
no money was taken from letters by him, but
he seemed to be nstigated by mere curiosity,
opening and reading letters in the presence Of
different persons. 1t was in evidence that he
had refused to mail letters left at the Office,
claiming the right to exercise q sound discre-
ton in all matters pertaining to his office!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
Destructive STORM IN IRELANp-The Irish

DESTRUCTIVE STORM IN IRELANp.-The Irish
papers last received contaius accounts of the
disasters caused by furious rain storm, which
swept over the south and west, inundating tracts
of country. Lives have been lost, bridges and
houses have been thrown down. and thousands
worth of property destroyed. In the county Of
Cork, whole potato fields have been submerged,
and valleys turned in an hour into lakes. Such
rain was seldom seen before, and the public be-
lieyed that an immense water spout had fallen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
HnRsr TnIEr ARREsrEp.-We learn from Il

HORSE THIEF ARREsTED.-We learn from the
Lexington Gazette that a youth calling himself
James Stanley, arrived in Lexington on Thurs.
day week, riding fine horse which he sold to
n P. Cease for $50. The appearance of the
youth excited suspicion, and being closely ques-
toned about the horse and charged with steal
ing him, he ran off. The officer caught him five
miles from town, in straw stack. The horse
proved to be the property of Thos. Williams,
near Greenville, and the prisoner has been
brought to this county for trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

rxts We have received from the publisher
Mr.. James NJ. Edney of New York, a beautiful
" engraved sheet, containing the likenesses Of
the Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, executed in the very best style. 1t will
be sent to any part of the country, postage paid,
on the receipt of 81. a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

~ DR.. Crane of New Orleans is now at the
Virginia Hotel, and will deliver free Lecture
on Wednesday evening on the PHILOSOPHY of
Man. treatment Of diseases of the eye and Of the
throat and lungs, by inhalation"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

Sons OF MALTA Midnight Parade IN Gin
cinnah.-The sons of Malta have been adding
to the mystery of their organization by mid
night parade in Cincinnati. The Commercial
says:
I'VE hardly know how to describe the broth
erhood. Mysterious they were in the fullest
sense of the word. Darkly, deeply marked,
with robes of white reaching nearly to the heels,
they excited curiosity, as all mysterious move
ments do. Grand Commanders and officers in
position, marched along in their coats of mail
and drawn swords, as though they were indeed
knights" of olden time, ready to break lance
in defence Of honor, State or beauty. The Chan.
celor was clad in dense flowing suit, confined
with girdle-a long snowy beard concealing
the lower part OF the face, and resting on his
bosom. The Grand Commander had on bril-
liant uniform of black silk velvet, ornamented
with gold spsngles and glittering symbol, and
was armed with q sword of dazzling spendor.
There were cooked hats, straight hats, no hats,
cowls, gowns, and regalia, and one was remind
ed of the mysterious procession of monks in the
play of Lucretia Borgia, which inspired so great
an awe at the supper party who were doomed by
the remorseless woman. We hardly know how
to characterize the display. 1t was novel and at
tractive, yet failed to inspire any one with o
sense OF its dignity and appropriateness. Some
contemplated the spectacle with curious gravity
many snickered; some exploded in hearty burst
of laughter; timid women shrank back alarmed;
foolish girls Uttered; and the boys had rare
fun"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

~ The sTAUNToN Spectators n naS-
ing as large q circulation as any pap1T n pI;o
Iished in Western Virginia, mas aSvsrt,sins
An this section OF country a' q"
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
MAGNIFICENT SUPPLY OF
French, Italian, Herman and American

FANCY GOODS &c TOYS.
mo. b. ANTONI, Main ST., Staunton, Va,
81 has recently received from New York and Phila-
delpha, and is now opening one of the most elegant
assortments of French Italian German and American
Fancy Goods and Toys offered in this market, to
which he invites the especial attention Of the Ladies Of
Town and County, among which may be found large
and magnificent assortment of Toys and Fancy Arti.
Giles, made from India Rubber, Porcelain, China and
Bohemian Glass, Perfumery and Soaps Of the finest
aud most elegant French manufacture Fruits, Confec
tonaries Preserves. Pickles, Brandy Peaches &c. in
great variety, together with large assortment Of
Fancy Baskets of all styles, &c.
His BAKERY is still continued, and furnishes an
abundant supply of choice Cakes of all descriptions
fresh every day. j. b. ANT0NI.
Staunton, Oct. H. 1S5S.-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12
Stanton, Oct 12, 1858.
SEWING MACHINES.
Price, $500.

II 'HE 'QUAhEN VII DEW INO UAOIlIINIsNo
i may be for few days, at the National Hotel,
Ladies' Psror.
These Machines work with two threads, making q
Double Lock- Stitch they extremely simple in con-
struction therefore not liable to get out of order.
They are unquestionaby the best Machines in Market
for Family use, and the forrest priced ones using two
threads.
Manufacturers Planters and Housekeepers, an invi-
ted to call and examine for themselves.
Orders received. County Rights or Agencies nego-
tiated. A. T. DUNTON, GEM. Agent
Oct ID 14ha-It* for the Manufacturers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

Augusta County Court Clerks Office, 10 wit:
ESTRAYS.-Taken up by John Brown, bis
u land in the County OF Augusta on the 9TH day OF
October, 1853. of the following description, to witt
TWO COWS, the one of bright color, marked with
an underkee in the left and slit in the right and
appraised at $50.
The other of red color with some white on the back
and belly marked with crop on the lett ear and an
underkee in same slit in the right, branded on the
left shoulder with the letter m, and appraised at Els.
Extract-Teste,
Oct. -, 1888 WIN. A. BURNETT. D. C.
Augusta County Court Clerks Office, TO wit:
TSTRAY.-Take up by B. F. Whitmore, on his
81 land in said County, of the following description.
viz "A STEER OF dark color with white tail, some
white under the belly aud small white spot in the
face, marked with an underkeel in the right and
swallow fork in the left ear Supposed to be three
years, and appraised at $22.5o:
An Extract-Teste,
Oct. 10. 1885, WIN. A. BURNETT, D. C.
NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS. We are
y now receiving our FALL d WINTER GOODS,
iat the old stand of Messrs. Staples Martin Co..
Consisting of the various articles usually kept in Q
country store, VIE: DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &C.,
to which we respectfully invite the attention Of pur
chasers. TAYLOR, HOGE d CO..
stanton, Oct 10, 1858.
nR. GAMBLE having retired from the practice
IL of medicine, the copartnersbip recently entered
into between himself and Dr. FUQUA is BY mutual
consent, this day dissolved. DR.. FUQUA Will contin
ue the practice Of Medicine in Staunton.
Office at VA. HOTEL.
Staupton, Oct. IL, 1851