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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

ATTACK ON THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
The Washington Star gives the following &C.
count of the attack on Secretary Thompson
which occurred on one day last week:
This forenoon, at about 10 o'clock, Mr.. Peter
Besancon, Jr, of Louisiana, late clerk in the
Pension Office, called on the Secretary of the
Interior in the Department, and in answer tt
his inquiries, was informed by that functionary
as the reason why he was dropped last year
that he was not reported among the most eff
cent clerks, when, under the law, it became ne
cessary to reduce the clerical force of the Pen
sion bureau. Besancon then told the Secretary
that whoever reported him to be inefficient, was
damned liar; and the Secretary told him he
could have no further conversation with him or
the subject as it was not proper that he should
listen to such abuse of the officers of his Depart
ment. Turning to leave him, Besancon follow
ed him, (the SecretaryD exclaiming, II demand
to know who was your intormant?" when Sc.
cretary Thompson again declined to converse
with him upon the subject Besancon then in.
stantly struck him violent blow behind the
ear, as he, Secretary Thompson) was walking
away.
The Secretary, turning instantly, discovered
Besancon in the act of drawing revolver, and
Selling him so as to pinion his arms to his side
threw him to the floor with such force as to dis
locate his (Besancon's) shoulder, and, we believe
break his arm also; the Secretary falling heav.
ily on him, and preventing him from cooking
his revolver by Selling his hand and holding it
The bystanders had time to interfere and wrench
the weapon from Besancon's hand whereupon
Secretary Thompson released him, and he wa.
taken mp and placed in an adjoining room fol-
safe keeping, by those who had rushed to the
scene OF the occurrence.
Secretary Thompson has made out an order
for his admission TO the Washington Infirmary
for surgical treatment
1t seems to us that the attempt on his life
must have been the result of the arrangement o
Besancon, whose mind has for some time pas
been somewhat unsettled, through his domestic
difficulties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

The deputy is. Marshal for the Western
District of the State and Mr.. Stump, of Vir.
ginia, visited Blairsvile, Pa, on Thursday, for
the purpose of securing fugitive slave who had
taken up bis abode in that village. The man
was found and taken into custody, but large
crowd collected around his captors and rescued
the fugitive. Hewas hurried quickly to place
of concealment, and Stump and the deputy mar
shall were assailed by the crowd and driven out
of town. The name of the fugitive is Richard
Newman, and he had been resident Of Blairs-
vile for nearly six years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

Several Americans from Massachusetts,, who
are now in Sebastopol, are thinking, it seems,
seriously of settling there. Every encouragement
is offered by the Governor of the place and the
Russian government. In fact, it would seem
that the Russians are well aware of the value Of
foreigners in building up a town on the border
of their vast dominiOns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

THE UNION ENLARGRD-The bill for the ad
mission of the new State of Minnesota into the
Union has been passed finally by the Senate, and
will pass the House, so that the Union may be
regarded as consisting fthirty two States. Be-
fore the year 1858 is over it will probably con-
sst of thirty four States, as Kansas and Oregon
are to be admitted In another year we may
have Ontonagon of parts of Micbi-
gan and misunderstanding for admission
Then will come Nebraska and, perhaps, Wash
ington, and the Texans will probably be asking
for separate State to be made out of part OF
their extensive territory. The chances are fair
that within four or five years, the Union vii
consist Of thrty.six or thirty.eight States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

FROM UTAu.-An arrival at St. Joseph, Mo-,
on the 9Th inst, from Fort Kearney, with dates
to the 30th ult., brings later intelligence from
Utah. Brigham Young had notified Col. John
ston to leave the Territory by the 10th of March,
otherwise he would be annihilated. He had al
so rendered him sufficient provisions in case Of
his withdrawal. The parties who brought this
intelligence met supply train of 100 wagons al
the Little Blue River. The Indians were peace
able.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

The Senate Committee on Territories have re.
ported against the organization of the Territory
of Arizona, and in lieu of it submitted an amend
ment to the organic act OF New Mexico, which
provides for new judicial circuit, to include
the Gadsden Purchase, &C., &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

THE COMING SUMMER.-It is said that the
Earl 81 Ross, one OF the first astronomers in
Europe, has told gentleman in England that
ne anticipates oHs of the most intensely hot
summers this year thaA has ever been known,
and he advises farmers to Gsild sheds for their
cattle, by way ofprotection against the extreme
heat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14
Respectfully, E. FoNTAINE.

The FuLIBUsTERs AGAIN-It is stated that
upon the representation of the Mexican Minis
ter that parties at the South are engaged in or
ganizing unlawful expeditions for the invasion
of the Northern portion of the republic of Mex
ico-the movement being directed against the
Sierra Madre country-the Presidenthas prompt
ly caused instructions to be issued to prevent
such expeditions from being organized or fitted
out within the limits of the United States.
lumber of men, it is stated, have already
sailed from New York to New Orleans, and
thence, after being Joined by other forces are
to proceed oia Texas and over the Rio Grande,
under the command of Col. Lockridge, for the
probable purpose of establishing New Repub-
lie out of the Mexican States bounding on Texas
albeit Colonel Lockridge gives out that he is
only going to colonize, and that bis men are not
to take any arms with them except such as may
be required by private individuals. That the
people of this region will soon proclaim nation
al independence, seems likely; but that is en-
tirely their own affair, and should by no means
concern Colonel Lockridge or any other stran-
ger. The Texans, we perceive, complain that
some of their citizens have been impressed into
the Mexican army. This is hardly credible, un-
less they had in some way violated the Mexi
can laws. But if so redress should be demand
ed by our Government, and it would doubtless,
be granted by Zuloaga. 1t isjust as likely,
however, to be mere ruse for the purpose OF
exciting hostile feeling in Texas against the
Mexican authorities, and thus to aid the coming
exploits of Lockridge in Sierra Madre scheme.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

WASHINGTON NEws.-The War Department
has been offered ten regiments already, and will
now select with regard to their respective eff.
iency and adaptation to the peculiar service in
hand 1t is contemplated to reinforce General
Johnston with six thousand men, including two
regiments of volunteers Texas, Arkansas, New
Mexico and Kansas are TO furnish the main body
of the regulars, leaving not bayonet in the last
place behind, if the Secretary's purpose and
wishes are carried out. General Smith will
leave on Wednesday, and after making brief per-
sonal arrangements in Philadelphia, will start
for the West, preparatory to assuming the COM
mand The appointment of General Smith as
first in command of the Utah Expedition has
greatly exasperated General Harvey, who is
determined not to serve as second, and besieg
ed the War Department with his friends to gel
appointed to separate command elsewhere
The Department was crowded with officers in
great excitement, and the Cabinet had meet
ing on the subject.
1t was proposed last week to take up the Kan
sas bill in the Senate on Monday last at one
o'clock, to demand conference. Then to take
the bill Immediately to the House and put il
through if they could. This purpose, however
was probably postponed until Tuesday in conse
ouence of the death of Col Benton. Secretaries
Cobb and Thompson, it is reported, threaten tc
resign if the Lecompton bill fails.
The Deficiency bill was squeezed through the
House. in the form originally reported. Moth
ing but the condition of General Johnson's com
mand in Utah, saved it from defeat. The follow
ing is the political division of the vote by which
it was passed: Yeas, Democrats SO, Americans
Is, Republicans 6; Nays, Republicans 70, Demo
Gratis II, Americans 5.
The Washington Union lectures the Democrat:
who refused to support the Administration and
says of the bill: Its passage is due to the fac
that there were Black Republicans in the House
of sufficient public spirit and virtue to vote fol
an urgent measure of public necessity. Such is
the condition of affairs, that even great meas
its passage to Black Republican favor"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

Notwithstanding Missouri is the Border Ruff
fan" State, the Freesoilers seem to be over-run
ming her large towns. At the late election in
Jefferson City the Freesojlers triumphed by q
majority of 70, while in st. Louis their majority
was LOO. This party calls itself the Free De-
mocracyl"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

FROM MExIoo.-The last advices from Mexico
state that Gen. Osollo had taken the city OF
Quadalaxara, capturing the entire government
of Janerese. Janerese and his officers were per-
United to leave the country unmoested. Osol.
10 was on his way back to the City of Mexico,
and would probably be declared President. The
city of Vera Cruz still held out for the Consti.
tutionalists. Tampico was besieged by CARA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14
Full and Fair Notice!

The price of the Spectator is $3.50 year, but from
subscribers who pay within the year 50 WILDE recey-
ed in full This regular price Of $3.50 will be rigidy
and lmpartally oxacted from all who fail to pay be-
fore the expiration of the year.
Jan. 6. 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14
AUCTION Sale of
100 OIL PAINTINGSi!

IOU OIL PAINTINGS J!
"E will sell at AUCTION, ut UNION HALL, on Sat
w urday, the nth inst, commencing at IL o'clock,
fine collection of OIL PAINTINGS in GILT FRAMES.
The collection, consisting of the works of American
and Foreign Artists will be open for FREE EXHIBITION
during the day and evening OF Friday, the 18th inst,
and on the morning of the SALE
We invite the attention of all to this sale. The
Paintings are consigned to with positive directions
to SELL and every Picture offered will be sold sciout
reSerge.
LOVERS OF THE FINE ARTS.
and all who have residences to adorn will find it to
their advantage to attend the sale it is rare op.
portunity for all such to furnish their rooms with
works of the Painters Art, at their own prices
The Ladies are respectfully invited to attend.
.... TURK CUSHING, Auctioneers.
April a. lS5S-Vind CODY .,.--..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

ONToNAGoN.-A project for carving new
State out OF portions of Michigan and Wiscon-
sin is mooted in the Northern papers. 1t is pro-
posed that the portion Of Michigan lying west Of
Lake Michigan, and known as the upper Pc
ninsula," shall be Joined with the northern part
of Wisconsin, bordering upon Lake Superior,
the two to constitute new State, bearing the
title of Ontonagon. Michigan passed legislative
resolves last year recommending the project, and
similar resolutions are now pending before the
Legislature of Wisconsin. The new State would
have for its southern boundary line drawn
from the Menomiree river, near its mouth on
Green Bay, westerly till such line intersects the
western boundary of Wisconsin, near Hudson on
the st. Croix river This line will not be far
from the 45th parallel of latitude.
The Stats will contain 10000 square miles,
nearly equal to the area of New York. 1t will
embrace the entire southern coast of Lake Su-
perior, and include the rich mineral region
which stretches along that vast inland sea-
There is already population of 10000 which
is rapidly increasing, in the territory referred to-
The consent of the States of Wisconsin and
Michigan, as we'll as that of Congress, is requir-
ed before the new State can be formed. Even
if Wisconsin does not object the consent of Con-
gress is doubtful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

There are three candidates for the office of
Judge, made vacant by the resignation of the
Hon. Geo. W. Summers, viz: Maj Andrew Parks
and Judge David McComas, of Kanawha, and
Joseph Smith, of Jackson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

1t is stated that James L. Pettigrew, one Of
the most eminent lawyers and distinguished citi
zens of the South, has written to Mr.. Crittender
from Charleston, that the masses of the Southern
people cordially adopt his proposition on the
Kansas question.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

The Bank ofthe Commonwealth, to be located
in Richmond, with minimum capital of $780,
900, and maximum capital of $500 900, passed
both houses of the Legislature on Wednesday
night The Independent Banks are authorized
to subscribe 20 per cent. of their capital to this
new Bank, which is to be the Clearing House of
the Independent Banks. 1t is understood that
the Bank is to be shortly organized 1t is based
upon deposit of state stocks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14
NEW STORE!

Nam Ste, One Door East OIL the POst ONCE,
STANTON, VA.
TINE undersigned would respectfully inform the cit
l. liens of Staunton and Augusta county, that he
has just opened large and general assortment OF
BOOTS, Shoes HATS AND CAPS, at the place
above indicated The entire Stock has been selected
with great care from the best manufacturers of Phil
adelpha and will be sold at fair prices Special at
tention is invited to the assortment of Ladies and
Misses Caters, Slippers, Buskns, &c of every style
and variety. call is solicited.
JOHN X. WOODS.
Staunton, April II, 1s5S-tf-Vind. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

THE EXPEDITION TO UTAH--An Immense Train.
-Messrs. Majors and Russell the contractors to
transport the army supplies to Salt Lake, have
decided on making Nebraska City the starting
point The caraven, when it shall have fully
fixed up and started, will be one of the most i'm
posing and extensive that the western world has
ever witnessed. The Nebraska News gives q
skeleton idea of its appearance-two thousand
wagons, each hauling fifteen hundred pounds OF
freight; sixteen thousand head of cattle, two
acres of OK yokes to hitch them up with, two
thousand OK drivers and then tproceeds to i'm
agine what grand opera the cavalcade would
make: Suffice it to say that thousand whips
are cracking, sixteen thousand tails are daily
swapping the flies of June away, two thousand
drivers shrieking, eight thousand wagon-wheels
squeakng all eager to join the Anti Mormon
fray when, at the closing recitative, herd Of
buffaoes and six hundred Indians break in upon
the train, and general stampede ensues-then
and not till then, do we show our true musical
strength"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

CONDITION OF AFFAIRS AT WAsHINGToN.-The
Washington correspondent of the New York
Times, in describing the sad condition of affairs,
in letter dated April 9th, say that washing
ton is pandemonium. There is no other city
of the Union, not one, in which the life, the per-
son, and the property of the citizens are so I'M
safe as in Washington. You speak in disparag-
ing terms frequently of New York, Baltimore
and New Orleans. Compared with this place,
New York is field of Eysium. 1t has, with
its suburbs, 100000 inhabitants; Washington,
with its suburbs, has less than 10000. Yet
doubt whether there have been so many deaths
by violence, so many riots, in New York as in
Washington during two years. And the whole
of this terrible scene Of anarchy, crime and con-
fusion, is the result of misgovernment. The So
cial crisis which we have reached is traced, in
every candid citizens mind, TO the solutions a.
rising in party contests, and the incompetency
and viciousness of those entrusted with the ad.
minstration of law. Murder, riot, robbery and
arson rule the city. They stalk abroad and take
possession of the streets by day and by night
Each week the peaceful and worthy citizen Ia
ments the black record of its predecessor, and
hopes that the next will bring him the i'm.
munity from danger and insult which he former.
ly enjoyed. But crime grows by what it feed:
on, and has now become uncomfortable. The patti
ence of the community is exhausted"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

A WONDERFUL CoNvERsIoN.-Th New York
Herald, which has queer way of bearing up.
on all sides of question, after abusing the Crit
tenden amendment and defaIning its supporters
now urges its adoption as the best means Of set
ting the Kansas question. Here is its lates,
recommendation:
"As the only remaining consideration to ev
cry peacemaker now is the speediest possible
removal of this bone of convention from Con
gress, why should not the majority of the Sen
ate recede, or at least permit the Crittenden bill
to go through by default9 1t is not necessary
that any administration member should vote for
the bill. The absence of eight or ten Lecomp-
not men when the vote is taken will answer the
purpose"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14
PostpOnement.
cant nf no rtiaa rho oala nf tho ohn,

BY consent of parties the sale of the above property
is postponed until Saturday, the Path day of Aprit.-
Mr.. Fultz will unite in the sale under trust made to
him by said Hyden and his wife. Sale on the premi-
ses
TERMS: $4,000 in hand, or in thirty days, secured
by well endorsed negotiable note balance in equal in
staments at one, two and three years. with good per-
sonal security and title retained.
Persons in search Of such property will do well to
examine it. Mr. Hyden will shew it to them.
NICH0. X. TROUT, r.,,,.,os
DAVID FULTZ, Afu''''
Anril IA 1958-Vind copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

A LOST CAPTAIN FoUSp.-Tbe New York cor.

A LOST CAPTAIN FoUND.-The New York cor.
respondent Of the Boston Journal states that
soIne three years ago, the report reached New
York that the ship Helena was lost. Her com.
mander. Captain Thompson, had with him bis
Ron, and left in New York his wife and several
children. His cargo was load of coolies; and
it was believed that the cargo had risen and
murdered the crew. The insurance Office paid
the policy, and an administrator was appointed
for the estate. But Mrs. Thompson has had un-
wavering faith that her husband and son were
alive, and would both return. This week YES
sci arrived at this port and states that they pass
ed and hailed vessel bonnd for China, which
had on board Captain Thompson and the crew
OF the Helena. The news has been hailed with
JOY, and public thanksgiving was given last Sab
bath in the Mariners Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
THRUST SALE OF LAND AND MILLS

TRUST SALE OF LAND AND MILLS
i In pursuance OF deed of trust given to me BY
D. ]. Hyden, on the 18th of December, 1857, shall
proceed, on the premises on Tuesday, tie 18th day o.
ApriL next, to SELL AT public sale, to the highest bid
der, for cash the following property Tor much there
of as may be necessary to bring about $780, name
cres, situated about miles from Staunton, upon Mil
Creek The improvements are comfortable Dwell
LING HOUSE, Stable, and Grist and Saw Mill.
The title of said Hyden is considered good but act
ing Trustee will convey to the purchaser only such
title as is vested in me-
March 10, 1858. NICH0 K. TROUT, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14
Staunton, April IA, 1858.

THE LICENSE QUESTION ION the first
Il day of the April County Court, the Commissioners
of the Revenue will be at the Sheri7s Office, to
commodate all persons desiring License and the
Law requires the Tax to be paid before License per-
fected, opportunity will be offered the people to
comply with the law fully as the Sheriff and his Dep
utIes will be ready to wait on them.
April IA ISIS R. TURK s. A. c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
New Arrangement!
Two Daily Lines Of Stages from
&R

STANTON TO WINCHESTER
7 FAVE Staunton Daily at a past 8, A. NJ, and
IL u past 3, p. ~, and arrive at Winchester at s,
2. NJ, and z, A. n. making close connection with
the Cars at Woodstock and Winchester
Returning, leave Winchester Daily at Z. A. NJ, and
~. P. NJ, and Woodstock Daily att P. NJ. Arrive
at Stanton at 10, p. d., connecting with the Central
with the Cars going West to the Virginia Springs,
and with the different lines of Stages to Lexington,
Fincastle and Parkersburg.
s95- Through Ticket from Staunton to Baltimore,
So. s.9.7tcft KEMP & TR0TTER.
Staunton Anil IA 195e-om rs tt..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14
c. H. SUTTON,
General Commission Merchant,

.... RlCHMOND, Va,
n IVES prompt attention to the sale of Flour, To-
VI bacco, Wheat Corn, Rye, Oats and Country Pro-
duce generally
~ The subscribers is authorized to sell the PATENT
RIGHT to G. b. HUTcHRsoN's BARREL and STAVE-
CUTTING MACHINE, for the counties of Augusta,
Rockbrdge and Rockingham. The advantages Of this
Machine are fully set forth in Circulars, which can
be had on application to G. II. SUTTON,
Corner IL and Bank Streets, Richmond, Va.
Anrl 126Q-Afx
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

DOANE & ALBY'S READY.MADE
LII CLOTHING AND FURNISHING STORE, UN-
cept of our SPRING STOCK OF CLOTHING, (man-
uacured for this market) consisting of CoArs PANTS
and VEsrs of all grades, cut and made in the latest
styles. Also, large assortment of GENTLEMEN'S
FURNISHING GOODS, including SHIRTS, DRAWERS,
SOCKS, CRAvATs, COLLARS, &C., all OF which will be
sold Cheap for Cash. Receiving new Goods every
few days. Goods ordered at short notice. al work
guaranteed.
Staunton, April IA, 1858.
NEW GOODS NEW GOODS live are
IN now receiving very desirable Stock Of SPRING
AND UMMER GOODS We have certainly very
superior stock
We can say to the Ladies that our assortment of
DRESS GOODS is very large, embracing nearly
cry variety. The styles decidedly handsome and
we will take great pleasure in showing the stock to
all
ras@ Please give us an early call.
PIPER d FUNKH0USER,
tba Nail Hate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

OURS USED IN PAINTING PICTURss, such as Chi
nese vermilion, superior Crimson Lake, Emerald
Green, Utramarine Blue, Crome Yellow, White Lead,
Grecian Varnisb, Brushes, &C., at
Stanton, April IA, 1858 DIX. YOUNGS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

ERENCH WORK.-A large line. of French
Il Worked Collars, Sleeves, and sets OF Lace, MUS
lin, Pieqa, &C., for sale by r,yopp T. m
Stnunton knril IA '58
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

1NO DAGUERREOTYPIsTS:-Allk kinds Of
DR. 'YOUNG'S Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

THE OLD DOMINION COFFEE POT is
i guaranteed TO make pure, sweet healthy Coffee
with onefourth less berry than by any other process
For sale by ID. w. KENNEDY.
Staunton, April ID '5S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-14

ICE CREAM IN A HURRY.-Masser's Pat
emit 5 Minute Freezers Operation simpleTresuit
certain. For sale by u. W. hENNHDA
Stanton April IA, 1858.