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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

Late advices from California report that the PEG.
pie in the southern counties OF the State arc still
busted with hunting ont and hanging the mem
bers of the band of banditti that has long ntest
ed that region, and committed nulnberess muir
ders and robberies. These mscreants are prin'
cpaly Mexicaus, headed by famous American
desperate, called Jack Powers. Seven have al
ready been captured and hung, and Others have
been driven away.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
Kanawba Sa)ines. July Is, 1858.

FRAZER RIVERA California correspondent
of the N. Y. Post is very incredulous about the
discoveries of gold on Frazer River. He says
"Up in one of the widest countries on the face
of the globe, lis sources hidden in perpetual
SHOWS, its courses running through wilderness
OF huge rocks, precipices, forests, lakes and qnag
mires, explored only by white men accustomed
to the frozen solitudes Of Mackenzie river and
the great hunting grounds of North America
and explored by those men only when thorougy
equipped with all the care and completeness
which the wealth of the Hudsons Bay Company
enable them to command by stalwart
and courageous tribes of Indians, hostile to all
white men except the employees of their allies,
the Hudson's Bay Company-gnshes turouien'
river. in the bed of which the Indians and some
white men have found gold
"Humbug loves mystery" and the principal
sources of information consist in vague rulnors,
originating in one mans heated head, and grow
ing in proportion to the number OF gallopins
tongues that repeat them-"extracts" from let
tiers of doubtful authorship, and still more doubt.
full authority, and newspaper paragraphs OF all
sorts and kinds&so that one has TO slit what be
hears and reads whh great patience.
There is one thing pretty sure-Frazer river
gold, this year, will cost at least sou per ounce
(setting aside the risks Of life and llmb) and
somebody will have to pay for it. Who Shall it
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

lust IN SEASON. never failing remedy
q for killing Roaches-no mistakes NUMBER Oh
certificates from many of the most v alIGuSshea
Reaches will testify-at DIX. lOoNSo
Staunton, Aug. 3, 1858. Orug store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

THE LOG CABIN BURNED.-The "old Log Cab
in" so famous in political history, has gone at
last! 1t was the residence of General Harrison
at North Bend, about 10 miles below Cincinnati,
when he was nominated for President, and was
made famous by thousand songs in the cam
paign of 1s40 1t took fire and was totally con-
sumed on Sunday morning the Oath ult.. 1t was
occupied by Colonel William H; e: Taylor (who9
married daughter of General Harrison,) and
family, and it was stated that such was the rap
id progress of the fire and so late its discovery,
that the members of the household barely escap-
ed in their night clothes. Of course nothing
was saved in the way of furniture or documents,
and the probability is, that many valuable papers,
left by President HARRISON together with artl
Giles cherished as relics of the Old Hero and OF
the early history of the West, have been de
stroyed with the building
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

r AND IN MARIETTA pursuance Of de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta rendered In
the case of Nef against George Kellers administrator
&c we will proceed. on the premises. IN Saturday,
tie 4 day OF Ssptsjr nest to sell at public sale, to
the highest bidder, A TRACT OF LAND, in said
County, containing FIFTY ACRES. The land is OF
first quality, and has on it comiortape aweling'-
The property is in possession Of Thos Roby.
TERMS On credit of one and two yearsin equal
instalments-the purchaser to give bonds and good
personal security and title to be retained as ultimate
security. II. W. SHEFFEY, Com'rs.
N. X. TROUT.
August B. 1858.
NTOTICE.-The Officers of the l60th Regiment
~ Va Militia are hereby required to collect all pub,
lie Arms in their respective company bounds, and
cause them to be delivered to Sergeant Major William
Carroll, at SlauntOD. VIM H. HARTMAN,
Col Commanding l60th Regiment.
August 8, 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
so. D. INBoDEN. GEo. w lHBoDRN
ATTORNEYS All La w ,
STAIINTON VA.

STANTON, VA.
TIME above Law firm is dissolved so far as practice
i in the County Court of Augusta is concerned, in
which Court the senior member being Clerk, Geo. w.
Imbuden alone will practice; but when the interests
of their clients require it, the services OF both will be
rendered in all the other Courts and the partnership
name will be used in receipting for all claims placed
in their hands, as heretofore.
Aug. 8, '5S-6m
TNHE PARTNERSHIP OF CRAWFORD
i ROBERTSON, for the sale of Live Stock. in
the city of Richmond, having been DISSOLVED in
consequence of the death of G.. w. Crawford, the
business will hereafter be continued by the undersgn
ed and they hope their friends will continue to them
the same support literally given to the late con-
Germ of Crawford & Robertson.
~ Promising to do the best they can to promote
the in terest of those who entrust them with stock
ROBERTSON BR0WNLEE 4 co.
Richmond, Aug 8, 1S5s-Sm
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY,
STANTON, va.
TINE next session of this Institution will commence
i on Wednesday, the 18th of September The ser
vices of full corps of competent and experienced AS.
sistants have been secured in all the departments
Circulars giving all necessary information respecting
terms &C.. will be forwarded upon application to
JN0. b. TINSLEY, Principal.
Staunton, Aug. 8, 1883.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

ry- The sTAUNTON SPECTATOR hay hay
ing as large a circulation as amy paper pGo-
iIsho5 ,n Western Virginia, has no superior
a., ,h;s section of country as an advertising
medium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

know. lie is cons dered in this section ;.
gentleman of foe talents, and persapaIIv
very popular. He has been 10 the S,,,,
since lS47, we think At the last election ;.
was returned without opposition. Mr.. n
ass speeches in the Senate, always comm,ri
the close attention they deserve.
Mr.. James X. Marshall, our own wo,,r.
Senator, while making no pretentlor. :,
brilliancy, is one of the most sensible and
prudent Senators in that body. Gifted viii
firstrate common sense. and being besides
gentleman of excellent judgement, Mr.. Ma,
shall, is one Of the most useful member. a.
the Senate. As man be is universally Al
mired for his warm and generous qua.I,I..
and his high toned and honorable deporrmer
As an evidence that he is appreciated ty
his people, he defeated last Spring popu's,
and worthy man, although bat IL Few month.
prior, the district had given Mr. Buchanan
nearly three hundred and fifty majority.
Col. Braden, of Loudoun, Col. Flood. Of
Appomattox, and Col French Of Giles, are NJ
gentlemen of frstr tie practical sense, and a,
such make valuable representatives. With
out hesitation, We believe that the preser,
Senate of Virginia is composed Of a body Of
men, large majority Of whom would adorl
seats in the higher councils of the republic -
10 our next issue, we promise to give SIM
lar sketch of the most prominent member, Of
the House of Delegates. That body con.
tains some Of the ablest men in the State
Uny.rsutOu Jbig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28
Mr., Hnrb-e,the Seuiptor.

We observe that our most worthy Virginia
Sculptor, Mr.. Barbec, has, at present, q me
mortal before the LEGISLATURE, asking an ap.
preparation of 5000 for his statue OF
Young America" 1t has not been our
pleasure 10 see this work-por does it require
sight of it to assure Us that it is all it should
be. We have seen the "Coquette," his frs'
work, and can only repeat what we have al.
ready said, that take it all in all. it is a most
beautiful specimen Of art, Young Amer.
ca" il the third work Of Mr.. Barbec, and it
is, therefore, reasonable to conclude that be
has awaited himself of all his former studies
in its production.
p S.-Since the above was in type, we
have learned With great jry, that yesterday
the Senate passed the bill Tor the purchase
of Mr.. B4rbee's statue. We trust that tie
House Of Delegates will, with equal prompt
nrss and decisive llberalIty, endOr-ethe action
Of the Senate and make the bill Il law
Eich. ERl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28
Arrested.

Jesse Crockett, the free negro whose arrest
in Petersburg, on suspicion Of being in PHI
Gated in the brutal mu!dsra, Aqua on Christ
mas Eve night we have already noticed was
seen IN Falmouth the day after the murder,
and various circumstances have come to light
which justify his arrest. He lett pair ot
socks, the feet Of which were found TO be-
soaked with blood, &c, &c. Great praise is
accorded to the Mayor and Police OF Peters
burg for their prompt action in the case, aud
also to our own officers, Timberlake and Ma
zeen. The warrant was sent on Wednesday
aud the prisoner was in Jail here on Saturday
q ght. lie was examined yesterday and
sent on for tTial.--Fred. NeW5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28
Large Bequesis by Clergyman.

the late Rev. Charles Avery, of Pitt~burg,
left an estate valued at 100000. lie be.
queathod $4,000 of stock in tue Mononga-
hela Navigation Company, which pays good
dividends, as a fund for the support of su-
perannuated clergymeu of the Methodist
Protestant Church; $4,000 to the Oberlin
Institute in OHIO; S25 900 to q school for col
ored children which be founded in Allegha
nv city, Pa $ 900 to the Insane Asylum
in Western Pennsylvania, and 50 900 each
to the Methodist Protestant Churches in Al
leghany city and Birmingham, and the sec
end Methodist Protestant Church in Pitts
burg. The total amount bequeathed is $780,.
900. His relatives were also handsomely
proViled for The Chronicle says:
"rhe remainder of his property, after al
expenses and membranes IRE paid, ard
which must amount to over 100000 is II be
divided into two pnrts-onc OF said parts 70 be
perpetual fund for disseminating the light
Of the Gospel of Christ and the blessings Of
cviliz ton among the benighted black and
colorcd races Of people inhabiting the CONT
nent of Africa" and the other to be copsti-
tutel a perpetual fund for promoting the ed
ucation and elevation of tkc coOred popula-
ton of the United States OF America and tn
British Provinces of Canada, to be apprUpri.
ated and applied by his executors"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28
MA ltHIED,

On the 18th inst, by Elder James l.. Powt.',
WALKER J. HOARD, Esq, to Miss LOUISA
HlLLMAN, all OF Spotsylvania county.
On Wednesday evening last, by the Rev D.,
McGuire, Mr. CHARLES 5. SCOTT to NJ,
STAPLETON NOEL-all OF Fredericksburg
In King William county on the oath uI,
by the Rev q w Abel, OF Fiuyanna, Mr. r
Il SLAUGHTER, Jr. 10 Miss MARGARET
PEMBERTON, both OF King William
On the 2Gth instant, in the Unitarian Churca
by the Rev. Mr.. Haley, Mr. JAMES +. IHON
PSON to Miss VIRGINIA FURDY, all Of
WashIugtou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28
Birds and the Weather.

The LEU sville Courier notices the fight Of
immense Alcks Of pigeons over that city
northward, and says their flight north is a.
indication Of mild weather the rest Of Il.
season. The York Advocate draws the sam.
Inference with respect to the wild geese.
which it states, are also working their way
northward. Thus we have the proof Of tha
present and the representations for the 10
ture that this winter will Ue name aud
nothing moro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28
ICOMMUNICATEn.

As there is determination on the part al
the city of Georgetown to persuade Congress
if possible, to remove the present Long
Bridge, and as such an act would be Of the
greatest disadvantage to Alexandria Ci;y
and County, and to u large section Of coat
try which has Washington for its market
and IS it is, would cost an exceedingly large
sum of money to remove tie present cause
way-more than it took to make it-wouid i;
not be well for our citizens u hold public
meeting, and petition Congress to have the
present Bridge repaired. \. b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28
an sas.

The official vote" in KANSAS On the Hiop.
ton of the Constitution, taken Dec. p, is
certified to be =
For the Constitution (with slavery. .....6l lao
For the Constitution (wihout slavery =. SCI
The "otfciaI vote" on the 4;h of January,
in accordance with the provisions Of an ac,
entitled An act submitting the Constitution
framed at Lecompton under the act Of the
legislative assembly of Kansas Territory,
entitled An act to provide for taking Ger
sus and election of delegates % Conver-
tion,' passed February 10, \. b. 1877 is
certified TO be:
Against the Lecompton Constitution. -. OPS
For the Constitution (wrtn slavery)..... l3s
For the Constitution (wiIhou' savery).. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28
EIOIIdn Indian WAR,

The Tampa Peninsular says, ri1 Seminole
warriors were seen on the 5th near Fort
Cummings, and pursued about four miles,
wher they entered the swamp and escaped,
A party Of forty men, with several trailing
dogs, was organizing Tor tGeIr further PUT
suit. The same payer records report Of
the capture OF two lndIan ponies il. tue BIZ
Cypress. This is TILL war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

Mr. Parton, the biographer of Aaron Burr,
is said to be engaged in preparing the life OF
Gen. Andrew Jackson, for which he obtain
ed much new material while writing the life
of the great "conspirator." MIR. Parton en-
ter,a!ns the theory that Gen. Jackson owed
his elevation TO the Presidency to the secret
suggestions aud aid Of Burr. We do not be-
lieye a word OF it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

Miss Morrow, a pretty deaf mute OF six
teen, went shopping in New York, on Thurs
day last, with her married sister, Mrs. Routf,
and chose to stay outside of store, on
Broadway, while her sister went in to trade.
When the latter came out, her sister was
missing, and she learned that she had got
into q coach with a gentleman and been
driven off, The family are in alarm, but it
appears that 90 violence was used, and it is
probable the lady will soon appear with "her
lawful prOte ctnr.V
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

Hon. Alexander Anderson, of New Abs
bany, Indiana, has presented to the Ameri-
can Colonization Society ten thousand acres
of land, lying in the State Of Georgia. The
decd for the same was received at the COloni-
cation Rooms few days since. The land
lies in an improving part of the State, and is
supposed to be very valuable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

A letter from an officer on board the L. S.
Pierce and Mrs. Pierce had both improved
in health, though the latter bad suffered con-
siderably from sea sickness. The officers
and crew were well, and the ship in fine or
der. She reached Madeira, on the 9th Of
December, in l6 days from Norfolk after a
rough passage, and was to have sailed for
St. Helena, on the 9th of January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

The northern people seem, at last, to be ar
irving at the conclusion that they have too
frequently been made the dupes OF pretended
fugitive slaves" Hear the New York Tri'
bune, which has so long been eagerly swal,
Lowing every ridiculous story set aaoat by
fugitive slaves 1t says: The trade or pro.
fession of a fugitive from slavery has proved
80 lucrative that quite number of black and
copper coored scoundrels are prosecuting 1t
on speculation, some of them I'VE think in
partnership with white villains who corrob-
crate their lies and share their gains"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

In the House Of Representatives, on Tues
day, Mr.. Morris, Of Illinois, asked, but did
not obtain, leave to offer joint reso luton
authorizing the President to appoint three
comm issioners to proceed to Salt Lake TO ne
gotiate with the Mormons for their removal
from the United States. MIR. Florence asked,
but did not obtain, leave ID offer resolution
for the ADJOURNMENT Of Congress on the 9TH
of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

A Board Of Medical Officers will assemble
at Richmond, Virginia, on Thursday, the
lst day of April, 1858, or as soon thereafter
as practicable, for the examination of Assis-
tant Surgeons for promotion, and of such
candidates for appointment to the Medical
Staff of the Army, as may be invited to pre-
sent themselves. Detail for the Board :
Surgeons c. A. Finley, r. S. S,ttcrlee, S.
Il. Moore; Assistant Surgeon L. A. Edwards.
The Junior member will act as Recorder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

The latest advices from engineers of the
Honduras railway state that, the surveys
had so far advanced as to render it certain
that they would be completed during Janu-
airy. The chief engineer says that he knows
no line in the United States, Of equal length,
presenting fewer difficulties and greater faeili-
ties; and that it is "a marvellOusIy good
lneu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

The Secretary of the Navy has received a
telegraphic despatch from Boston, stating
that on the 9th instant the U. S. steamer Shu'
brick, Capt. Dsoampe, from Philadelphia for
San Francisco, put into the harbor OF ST.
Thomas is distress, and short of coal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

The most remarkable feature in the state
ments made public by Banks, is the accumu-
lation of coin at all points. AT New York the
rise since the bank suspension has been from
less than seven to over thirty millions Of dol
lar. The Pnilajr lphia, the Boston the New
Orleans and tle Pittsburg banks, all show a
large increase. Coin is q very convenient
thing to have in bank in times Of run,
but bankers lock upon it as the most unpro-
ductive item in their accounts, and avail
themselves of the first favorable opportunity
to render it productive. The supply OF
gold in bank, in any one Of the cities, has
not been at the expense Of Others-all hay
ing increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28
Lnrgs Dividend,

The Home Mutual Insurance company
of New Orleans makes the largest scrip div.
dend of the season, namely So per cent. on
the amount of the earned premiums Of Isl.
In 1853, it made 20 per cent The net earn.
ed profits of the year are 1896 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

About half-past six o'clock, on the night
of the 25th, the moon presented one Of the
most singular and at the same time beauti'
ful sights witnessed in this quarter of the
globe for long time. In addition to the
halo of.entimes seen around that orb, q cir
Gle composed of all colors Of the rainbow
was observable. The circle continued vis-
bic for halt an hour, when it as we'll as the
halo gradually disappeared. 1t was what Is
known as a lunar rainbow"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

A mathematical genius in humble life has
just been discovered by the French Academic
DIES Sciences. Some time ago, memoir was
sent to that learned body, suggesting q plan
for doing away with arithmetic altogether,
and adopting geometry as substitute. 1t
was very favorably reported on, and the au-
thor was requested to send his name, address,
&C., in order that a reward should be sent to
him. He did SO. He is a journeyman shoe
maker. named Rrgault, and declares he
taught himself mathematics as Il relaxation
from his professional labors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

pared to contribute to such result. we shall
lose no occasion to sound the tocsin when we
behold impending, or even distant danger,
proceeding from any of bic measures. This
is an age of terrific venality, and come what
may we will not withhold the lash from the
surdd. Things cannot remain as they are
in and about the Capitol, and if they grow
worse there will MT be ray of hope for the
South"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

The Brooklyn Bible Society have found
their expenses exceeding their income, the
past year. They have declined 10 appoint
general agent for the ensuing year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

A bill is before the New York Legislature
to allow rail tracks to be laid and hJrse cars
to be run, on Broadway, Brooklyn, and seve.
raj other avenues and streets in the cas-
tern part Of New York city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

The Grand Jury Of the District Of Colnm-
bia, after o long and tedious investigation
have refused to 6nd bill against General Cul'
lom late Clerk Of the House Of Representa-
tivps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

There were IA divorce cases in two Of the
district courts Of San Francisco, in 1857, of
which 81 were instituted by the wives, and
20 by the husbands; 81 were decided for the
applicants, and against them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

The Jefferson Society of the University Of
Virginia, has passed resolutions expressive
Of their diSapprobation Of the appointment
Of Hon. H. W. Davis to address the Literary
Societies of the University.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

In the House of Representatives, on Tues
day, Mr.. Anderson, of Missouri, defined his
position on the political issues Of the day.
lie had been elected by the political party
which sought to extend the term of the ma,
turalization of foreigners, but he now found
himself in condition where he must act
with one or the other of the political parties
on the sectional questions of the day, and be
chose II support the present administration
on these questions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

The colonization packet ship Mary Caro-
line Stevens, Captain Heaps, which left
Hampton Roads November l2eh, was off
Cape St. Ann Shoals, about two days sail
from Monrova, on the 10Th December, then
only 81 days out. She there fell 10 with
the brig Hannah, from Baltimore, bound to
Sierra Leone. All we'll on board both vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-28

A large cstamount Was shot, few days
siuce, in Wills mountain, within sight Of
Cumberland, Md These animals are said
to be quite numerous this year il that vicinity.