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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
Henry Winter Davis.

The election of this gentleman by the Literary
Societies of the University of Virginia, to denver
an address at the next Commencement, mas sur
red up quite an excitement among the peculiar
champions of Southern rights. Mr.. Davis has
lost the good will Of the press generally oy MS
recent wholesale deuunications OF newspapers Oh
the floor of Congress, and we feel no disposition
TO volunteer in his defence But we have some
regard for the reputation for courtesy anu true
chivalry of the leading literary institution OF the
State, and more detestation of the politlcai in-
tolerance which is the secret OF all these CON-
plants. If any "Natioual Democrat" with the
same freesoil procivities, had been elected IN
Mr.. Davis place, there would have been no
word of objection from the present fault-hnderS'
The election of speaker at the University was
made by joint committee of the three Literary
Societies. Since the newspaper clamor on the
subject the Jefferson Society have adopted res
olutions expressing their "deep regret" at the
selection of Mr.. Davis; the Washington Society,"
by small majority, have followed suit; tne
Columbian, which, we learn from the Oharlottes-
vile Advocate, is generally considered the
exponent of ultra Southern sentiment, stahuS
bravelv by its committee, and refuses TO recai'
the invitation. The minority of the Washington
Society, also, have published card protesting
against the course of the majority. We are giau
to observe that the names of Messrs. A. b. Coch-
ran and J. B. Davis, students from this county,
are signed to the paper.
The Jefferson Society say in their resolutions
that they have 1.-The highest respect TOR Mr..
Davis abilities" but "his political antecedents
are not such as to commend his appointment TO
their appreciation. The question naturally
rises, What have the Society to do with "politl-
cal antecedents 2" 1t is not probable that Mr..
Davis will deliver political speech, and, having
been elected when his antecedents were as well
known as they are now, it would have been
more dignifed and courteous in the young gen.
tlemen to let the matter alone after the election
If it be true, as reported, that the Faculty Of
the University have interested themselves to
procure recall OF the invitation extended t.
Mr.. Davis and accepted by him, the tact is high
| ly discreditable to them. As to the other ru
NOR, that the Board of Visitors will refuse te
allow Mr.. Davis to speak in the University build
ings, we do not believe it, We have too mucl
respect for the members of the Board to believe
them capable of so disreputable an act.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
EulOoistic,

The Richmond Enquirer of Friday last has a
formal panegyric upon Gov. Wise, which is the
strongest proof we have yet seen that the Gov
ernor has lost ground and requires some extra
exerton from the friends who still adhere to him.
1t says, she has the heart of a patriot the head
of statesman, and the spirit of hero" "For
fairness, fearlessness, energy and genius" con-
tinues the Enquirer, 'the American people can
point to no man in the nation, superior to Henry
A. WISE He stands before the country in a
proud position" This is at time when the
Governor is deserted by nearly all OF his political
friends in the State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

We learn from correspondent that last week
in neighborhood about nine or ten miles from
Port Republic, in Rockingham county, dog
was found with the leg and foot of child, sup
posed to be those of child lost in that
neighborhood last fall. There were no marks OF
decay, and the parts seemed to have been sew,
cred with knife. A constable had warrant
for the arrest of woman for the murder of the
child. This woman had child lost at the same
time, which found its way home. 1t is sup
posed that the child was concealed until quite
recantly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

EXCITING News FROM MExIoo.-A despatch
from New Orleans dated The 25Ih nit . says:
By the steamer Tennessee, The Picaynne is in
receipt of private advices from The City Of Mex
leo to the 18th, beingtwo weeks later than those
previously received.
These advices announce the bombardment Of
the capitol by the opponents of Comonfprt, and
a desperate conflict which continued tor -eve-
raj days, resulting in the loss of over on hun
dred lives, and tile wounding OF a large number
more.
The persons who were in possession of tie
Citadel and the Converts of san Domingo and
San Augustine were the partisans of Santa An.
ma, whose recall to the Presidency Was londly
demanded
On the nth, the day previous to the sailing
of the steamer, truce for twenty-four hours be-
tween the opposing parties had been agreed to.
At the last moment previous TO the sailing of
the Tennessee, Negligence was received that the
coalition were marching upon the city, and the
civil war had fairly begun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
Increased Fare.

We learn from the Charlottesville papers that
tbe Central Railroad has increased its rates Of
fare to four and half cents per mile Tor all
travel over the road The fare from Stanton
to Richmond is now, therefore, about 50. We
are unable TO account for this increase, as no one
has lately recovered damages from the Company
for broken leg, and the road was SAID to os
making money rapidly under the former rates
No reduction will be made on occasion OF the
Grand celebration in Richmond on the 22d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
The Free.NegrO Bill.

A bill is under discussion in the House of Del
gates, for the removal or ensavement ofthe free
negro population of the State. 1t has not been
published. and we are not acquainted with the
details of The measure, but we learn that owing
to its severity it does not receive the support OF
majority of The House. We trust that there
will b. no unnecessarily harsh legislation on the
subject. 1t is question, moreover whether
the State can afford to drive off o large class
of laborers, many of whom render valuable
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

CENTRAL AMEmcA-The adviceS from Cen
trail America received by the California steam
err are of interest. Tie new treaty made be-
tween the United States Government and YRS
All had reached Nicaragua, but action upon it
would be delayed until lie arrival of the new
American. English and French Ministers. The
arrival of Walker at San Juan del Nor e had
hurried Nicaragua aud Costa Rica into arrang
lug their differences and making new treaty of
peace and boundaries, by which the territory oi
Guanacase, 81 tong in dispute brfween the two
governments. is definitely ceded t" Costa Rica,
which thu. obtains joint juri,dict on over he
San Juan river In case the contract made 10y
Senior Yrissari with the lnter"ceanic Can J
Company should fall through no new contract
is to made By Nicaragua without consulting tie
other Central Americgn governments. Gene
raj Lamar our new Minister to Central A
nerica, had left Aspinwall for San Juan del
Nure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

Mr.. STUART OF AUeUsTA.-Among the first
men decidedly in the Virginia Senate, is the hon
ored and distinguished gentleman from the coun-
ty of Augusta, Alexander Fl. II Stuart. 1t
wonld he useless for US 20 extol the merits of
Mr.. S, because he had made his reputation ma
tional before we learned the English language.
A member of Congress for many years, and la
ter distinguished Cabinet Officer under Mr..
FILLMORE. Mr.. Stuart is known from one end of
the Union to the other, as one of the first pub
lie men in the nation He is worthy leader of
the gallant little American band in the Senate.
Mr.. Stuart is in appearance about forty-five
wears of age, of commanding address and ele-
cant manners arrentOn Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

THE KING of PRu sIA.-The pnblic life OF me
kin ot Prussia is terminated HIS intellect i
,,,,e and he Is - mere wr ok. Al hopes of his
Ultimate recovery have disappeared, and in this
state Of ats,irs the idea of regency has been A.
bonJoned A belief prevails on the continent
,hat The King will shortly abdicate in favor of
Pine Frederick William. WHO has just mar
ried the Princess Royal Of England. The Kings
health is too bad to admit of the hope of recov'
cry, and it is declared that with the present state
of things the Prussian Parliament VIII not De
satisfied The consequence will be that the ED.
eat daughter of Queen Victoria will find herself,
Immediately after her marriage, the Queen OF
Prussia. and this circumstance has impaired to
the nuptials additional eclat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

An agent is about to en- rk for Central A
merca, under the auspices of new society
formed in Washington, for the colonization Of
Nicaragua. He intends carrying out with him
the materials for printing Office, and to com
mence the publication Of q newspaper, as tn,
chronicle of the enterprise. The Philadelphia
American, in noticing this fact, says: 1T seems
from all we can gather, that the organization is
really bent on planting northern settlers in thar
remote region, and rearing up, BY such peaceful
means free State. a purchase Of land has been
made, or will be.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
Notice..

The Mayor has received number Of copies of
the "Report of the Howard Association, of Nor
folk, Va, to all Contributors who gave their
valuable aid in behalf of the Sufferers from Epi-
demic Yellow Fever" and has deposited them
at the Corporation Clerks Office, where persons
who contributed can obtain q copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

Hen SALE OF NEGROES. The CIarksville To-
bacco Plant notices the highest sale of negroes
last week in Brunswick county, which ever
was heard of in Virginia Nnety-six, of all
ages, sizes and conditions were sold at the un-
precedented aggregate of about $4,000. The
same journal says at the late term of the Neck
lenburg County Court n negro woman and two
young children were sold at auction for 81 $40.
Surely this is a proof conclusive, that the ely Il
hard times is a humbug and cheat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
The Weather,

The north of January just past was as re
markabe for the mildness of the weather, as tie
same month of last year was for its severity
During nearly the whole month the farmers in
this region of county were engaged in plough
ing for Spring crops many of FIN are DONE
and all are at least four week. Mead OF the sea-
son in their work.
February, however, set in on Monday last in
a manner which causes the apprehension that
winter will yet make amends for past delinquen'
cies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
Something Desperate.

The Legislature of Alabama have unanimous
ly instructed the Gov. of the State, in the event
of the refusal by Congress to admit Kansas into
the Union under the Leeompton Constitution
to issue his proclamation for an election of dele
gates to State Convention. The resolutions
are silent as 70 the object of the Convention, but
no doubt something desperate is contemplated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
Stabbing Affair.

On Friday last difficulty occurred at Port
Republic between George Entzler and John
Seigler, and the former stabbed the latter so Sc
verely that his life is despared of. Seigler had
acted as overseer for Eutzler, and the parties
were engaged in settling accounts when the diff
fculty occurred Eutzler has been arrested.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
The Eundum.

We learn from Richmond that Committee of
the House Of Delegates is investigating the oys-
ter tax question, taking evidence &c. The oys-
ter men are resisting with might and main, but
the impression is that the'State can raise some
money out of the "Fundum." If so we shall
unite in giving the Governor due credit for the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

TIE PARAMOUNT BANK-At a recent election
of Directors for the Paramount Bank, the Direc
tors and Cashier were authorized to declare tn,
Bank in state ofquidation at any period here
after when such a measure shall be deemed ex
pedient. This, says the Virginian, is not to b.
taken as indicative of design to discontinue tn,
Bank, but only as authorizing it. should il b.
deemed proper. The Paramount Bank has heer
one of the best managed banks in the State, and
although suspended like the rest, still stand
HIGH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
New Election Precincts,

Bills have been passed by the Legislature es-
tablishing Election Precincts at Newport and
Midway in this county, and another bill has been
reported establishing precinct at Sherando.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

INCREASE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.-Tbt
bill reported To tie Senae 10y Colonel Davis,
from the Military Committee, for the increase OF
the army, is described As measure OF much
greater importance than it appears to be with
out careful examination. BY the latest pub
li>hed official report, the army consists OF IL.
S94 officers and men, when full as authorized 10y
law and had an actual strength o 1852 officer
and men. The Till reported from the Mlltar.
Committee proposes to add two companies {"
each regiment of cavalry, Dragons, mounted
rihemen, and infantry. The army consists of
the following corps and regiments The stall
consisting of commissioned officers, the engin
GERS, Typographical engineers, and the ordinance:
nine regiments of Dragons, two regiments o
cavalry, one regiment Of mounted rifemen. four
regiments of artillery, ten regiments OF infantry
Each of these regiments, except the artillery,
has ten companies. The artillery regiments were
raised to twelve companies each The bill pro-
poses to aud two companies to each regiment OF
the other arms of the service, as to place them
on the same foot as the artillery. There are BIT
teen regiments to be thus increased, requiring
thirty additional companies, equal to three full
regiments of the present strength. The add
tional officers to be provided for these compa-
MES if raised, is thirty captains, sixty lIeuten-
ants, and thirty ensigns Adding to the aggre-
gate of this number fifteen assistant surgeons,
proposed to be added, and there will be 1875 new
army commissions to be bestowed.
1t is also proposed to raise the strength OF the
companies from "a to Sc men in all arms of the
service, thus providing for an addition of $3.50
men to the old companies, equal to an aggregate
addition to the force of the Army of 7,l30 men.
and raising its authorized strength 10 25,o24
mo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
Coo. u. Prentice.

The Richmond Wing states that Geo. d.
Prentice, the distinguished editor of the Louis
vile Journal, will probably visit Stanton some
time this month, and repeat the lecture which
he has lately delivered in Richmond and other
places.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
rho covernment Sustained.

We are gratted to fluid that the Committee OF
the United States Senate OH Foreign Relations
has sustained the position of the President III
reference to the Fillibu>ter Walker Mr.. Mason
presented report on the su'jecr, on the 2oti
ult., of which the Baltimore American gives the
following synopsis:
"The report sets forth, in detail, the instruc
tons to Commodore Pauldng, the proceedings
of Walker, and the arrest OF HIM ana Ills parry
by Commodore Panlding. 1t holds that the IN
structions issued were justified by the elshtii
section of the act of 1918, and that the ffeSi
dent was thereby authorized to employ the AT
my and the Navy to arrest such an expedition
ON the high seas. 1t argues that the law wouIo
have been defective had it not authorized such
arrest after the expedition had left our shores
Such authority must have been intended by the
trainers of the act. The report further argues
that. although Commodore Paulding was not, III
strictness, authorized To make the arrest on the
soil of Nicaragua, yet the only party that could
complain was the government of that country
Walker and his friends surely could not COM
plain. Hence, the report passes over, without
severe rebuke, this act, performed only from
pure and patriotic motives The expedition had
sailed with false papers and by deceptive prac-
tees, and all the facts showed that the expedi-
ton was one purely OF military character
The report concluded with resolutions in con-
formity with its principles as above stated. Mr.
Douglas, as one of the Committee, expressed his
dissent from the report Mr.. Foot, another
member of the Committee, expressed his con-
currence with the report in regard to the prin
cpleS there laid down, and the detail OF facts as
there set forth but so far as the report GEN.
sures the officer, for his acts in landing to make
the arrest upon the soil of Nicaragua he dissent
ed from the report; and, under the circum
stances he yielded to that act his entire approx
al. The resolutions and report were ordered tc
be printed, and made the order of the day fol
the 9th of February"
Senator Mason has heretofore been q specia
favorte with the Southern Fillibuster press, bu
upon this question he takes decided ground a
gainst them. Will they now assai him IS wei
as the President and Commodore Paulding2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
Killed.

A man named Tutwiler, from Mt Crawford,
was killed at Mier's Iron Works, Rockingham
county, one day last week, by being run over by
a wagon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
Fuli and Fair Notice!

The price OF the Spectator is $3.50 year, but from
subscribers who pay within the year 50 will be receiv
ed in full This regular price OF $3.50 will be rgidly
and impartialy exaced from all who fail 10 pay be-
fore the expiration of the year.
Ian & 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
The Next Gnrarnor

Messrs. Charles J. Faulkner, John Letcher and
John B. Floyd are spoken of in the newspapers
as candidates for Governor at the next election
We should think Mr.. Letcher's chance decidedly
the best.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
WILLIAM 4. BURNETT, Dep. Crk.
rr. g. D., n rEeh 1883

h HII,L.-In nun snance of decree rendered in the
case of Jacob Neberga against Macajsh Sprouse and
others, shall proceed on the premises, on saturday
the Both dav of January next, TO sell at public SALE
to the highest bidder HOUSE AND LOT In said
town, at present occupied by Jefferson wright. Inc
lot contains not anite an acre. and has ita comfort
able Dwelling House. Stable. &c.
TERMS The costs OF sale and suit in hand; the
balance in equal instalments at six twelve and egn-
teen months, the purchaser giving bonds WIN SUM
lent Personal security and the legal title 70 be retain
ed as ultimate security. U. d. POE, ComT.
Dec 49, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

lTTNRUST SA LE.-By vir ne of a deed OF trust *.
ec.ted 10 me by DAVID :. Bear. and of record in
the County Court OF Augusta. bearing date The tn
day Of December, 1857. will proceed. al Char hvie,
in the county of Augusta, on SATURDAY. ne q DAP y
F,b,Dary. 1885, TO offer the highest bidder. at Fib-
lilo ancion. for Cash. all tue liam and interest OF ssld
D. ) Bear, being one SIKH. inihe DIS O! Il sale
of a TRACT Of LAND devised by Michael Bear,
dec d. and known as The Home Tract. lying about
quarter Of a mile from Churchville The said d. ed
does not embrace said Bears interest in the sale 10
Keller. HUGH W. SHEffEl' trustee.
III ,e-c,ds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

II received d. rct from the Norih. the most COM
= plet- and fashionable 1t of FUkNl- ~yRsy
O TCRE ever brought TO this marSet I--
T1 name. in part the following articles -xzh.5
' 70 first class Sofas, at the most modern
.tyIe: /, extra Mahogany Ara. Chairs; large lot Of
Tete a.tries, Mahogany Paror Chars, rxna Marble
Slab Centre Tables, with cOmllee assoi tn nj of
{ heaper Fnnilure The above articles were bought
at great reduction for cash, owing to The pesenl tTi-
sis in money matters and will eel them lower than
hey can BIZ had in this. any city MAJ ket tor Cash.
Gail and examine for yourselves.
.un.on Fob q 1858. A. ID. CHAN DLEH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

CTUART y. WADE-SIR:-You will take no.
- ice, ~ well u, all parties interested, that shall
ON The lOA diy If KGyea Is s. a my residence. in the
county OF Highland, rcceed to take the account di-'
rected to me- a. special Commits BY the Judge
nj the Circuit Court of pocah nta< county in cause
therein depc ndiug III which Hugh McGla"ghlln, as
the next TREND If Susan Wade is PlaIn'iii, ana YOU
and heI are u, PENDANTS, when and "hefe you Gag
"''|"D - w '"''" THOS. CAMPBELL,
III 1910 Snecia Commissioned
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

N7EW HiJOKS. American Eloqnence: COllee
' tiou of Speeches ana Addresses BY the most EN-.
mem, Oit rs # America: Livings ones Travels aid
REESE lrchr. in South Africa. Tie City OF he GItt
King. bv DR. Jas T. Barclay, MISSIONARY Jr'u-i len
SnmTseon'. Sermons. lire e,j.S Tho Knovledg4 OF
God Obecivcl, Considered. BY k.h'. j. kinritge,
ID. D., /. l. ID. FJr sale b. RObT. COWAl.
S,uunt on + b. S5S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

WASHINGTON lTEMs.-It is stated that the Ad-
miIistration have information to warrant the be-
lief that the Free Safe party have carried every
thing in Kansas. In other quarters il is alleged
that the returns communicated through General
Denver conclusively settle the election. The
fact Is not disguised that within few days
are much modified, and this tendency is strength
ened on the ground that the Constitution can be
changed Immediately after admission.
The Administration are in possession of high
ly important Information relative to Mexican at
fairs. and al,o respecting the situation Of Cuba
and Spain in regard to Mexico The existing
CONFUSION in Mexico will probably result IN lis
disiniegration. For long time it has been in
contemplation by Mexican leaders to separate
The northern provinces Of Mexico from the cen
trail government and Establish the independent
republic OF Sierra Madre. The present Cover
nor of Monterey, General Vidaurri, very able
and vigorous man, has, il ha said, cherished this
scheme. and the present is tit time for carry
ing it out. If Spain should persist in hostilites
against Mexico, it will tend to colnpcate the
whole matter, as far as the United States are
Concerned. The present Minister OF the United
States is about TO return, having asked ana re
ceved leave. What may BIZ the policy OF the
Administration in regard to Mexico is unknown,
for in his annual message the President was en-
tirely silent ON the subject.
A caucus ofDemocratic members (sone TWEEN
ty in number) was held on Friday night, at
which it was agreed to oppose the Lecompton
Constitution. Several of the Pennsylvania del
egation were present. In the House, nineteen
Northern Democrats are considered certain a.
gainst Lecompton, with seven probably in addi-
ton. A caucus of democratic senators was held
in the ante-room of the Senate on Monday even
ing for the purpose of consultation Lecomp-
tom and Minnesota will be merged together and
put through under the whip and spur.