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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

LARGE RAILROAD CONTRACT. Robert Harvie,
of Richmond, Va, has received from the Bra
lillian Government the contract for the second
section of the Don Pedro, the second Railroad
of Brazil. The amount of the contract may he
estimated at four millions of dollars. There are
about 2l2 miles of the road yet TO be let, which
| il the contractors carry on the second section
satisfactorily, it is expected will be placed in the
same hands, This will amount to some Sl2,'
! mn 0O0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15
Washington COLLEGE.

We have received the annual catalogue and
circular of Washington College, at Lexington,
for the year ending July lst, 1853. Besides the
list Of Professors, Students &C., it contains an
account of the Virginia Cincinnati Society with
the names of the members, register of Alum
nj from l774 to 1857, and other matters of much
interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

The ELECTION IN WASHINGTON Union
aud Intelligencer OF Washington city report thai
good order prevailed on the day CT election, op'
the Star has very different tale to tell. The
Star says the Petersburg Intellgenoer' rs edlteo
by brother of the defeated candidate, Mr. Wal
ZACH. Candidate Wallaeh is a Whg-but editor
Wallach is a Democrat, aud publishes an IN
tensely Democratic paper-and one that mas
rome as far as the farthest in endeavoring TO Tx
ON Know Nothingism all the lawlessnesS 'ha'
diseraces Washington city. His connection win
the defeated candidate was enough to lncite Tue
ira of the raging Democracy, and SO when the
na,rIt Of the election was known and the trlum
miami narty were marching in procession to con-
rratnlate the successful candidate, passing by
7ba otar Office, they gave notice of their pres
snce by stoning the building and firing pistols
which came near killing "two good Democrats. =
Wonder if the "bloody Know Nothings" are re-
sponsible for all this9 The Star says:
Gas large as the vote polled was, we are sat-
isied f,om personal observation, that consla-
cradle number of bona tide citizens of Washing
ton were deprived OF their franchise by the vio-
lence of the regular police, many OF whom were
the noisiest encouragers of the rowdy rutianism
of the afternoon"
The regular police" ere the appoiDtees OF the
Democratic Mayor and in the interest OF the
Democratic party. The States, also Democras
ic, supplies another incident in the performances
of the sanity Democracy: :, IT.
again, in passing the residence OF Mr. " al
ZACH, on Louisiana avenue 1t Is alleged thae III,
sulting, and even Backyard language was useo
bv gangs. within hearing of the female inmates
Col Berrett has much to do { he intends to
sweep the Augean stable of metropolitan row.
dyism."
From these facts the reader may learn what
prosecuted patriots the Washington Democrats
are-how meek, gentle and irreproachable-and
with what exemplary department they illustrate
the grsces OF good citizenship.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

A STORY OF FEMALE HERoIsM-In the course
| of recent speech in Congress by Hon. JOSEPH
Lane, OF Oregon, he related the following Incl
dent which occurred in the Indian war OF Ore
gon
While in Oregon last Summer, took occa
sion to inquire of the chief, who was mainly in
strumental in getting up this war, to learn the
particulars of lie fate of some of our people
who disappeared in the war of 1866, and o.
whom We had been able to learn nothing.
| When suggested to the agent, in the council
that proposed to inquire into the fate OF Mrs
Wagner, Mrs. Haynes, aud Others, he was ia.
cned to think it would raise the bitter feelings
of the Indians but said that we could make the
inquiry. | told him that had passed through
the country where these people had lived, aud
that their friends Were very anxious to learn
their fate. We inquired in relation to Mrs.
Wagner, who was well educated and handsome
woman from New York, who had lived long in
the country and spoke the Indian tongue fluent
Ily.
She kept public house by the roadside, and
the good cheer which she always fuI nished made
it a place where travellers delighted to stop
The lnulans informed us that on tile morning OF
the 9th of October they came in sigh, OF the
house, where they met some teamsters aud pack
ers, portion Of whom they murdered, destroy
ing the wagons and cargoes, as well a the ami
mails, while she was standing in the door.
As soon as they had murdered the people out
side, they came towards the house, which was
strongly built of hewn longs, and had heavy
door, which fastened with cross bars. When
she saw them running towards the house, she
shut the door, and dropped the bars to prevent
their coming in. They came to the door, and
ordered her to come our, and bring her little
girl.She said mo"
Her husband was absent-and, by the way,
he was the only man on that road who escaped.
They said that if she did not come out they
would shoot her. She declined: and after some
deliberation, they determined to set the house on
fire. The house was directly enveloped in
flames; and the chief, who watched her through
d little window, told me that he saw her 60 to
The glass and arrange her hair, then take seat
in the middle of the room, fold her little girl in
her arms, aud wait calmly until the root fell in,
and they persisted in tho flames together. And
the statement was confirmed by the people who
found their remains lying together in the middle
of the house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15
LADIES' FAIR AND SUPPER

THE ladies OF THE METHODIST Z. CHURCH
i will hold FAIR Union Hall, commencing
Ihursday Eoening. June 2lM the rroceeds OF which
are to be applied 10 charitable purposes. Their Tables
will be Literally supplied with all the richest D.lica-
ces of the Season and large collection OF Articles,
both useful and ornamental, will be exhibited for sale
to those who may favor them with their presence.
The MOUNTAIN SAX. HoRN BAND and GIEE CLUB,
who have so frequently and favorably entertained the
people of this community will be on hand during the
evening and greatly add to the interest and pleasure
of he happy occasion.
~ b. ors open precisely at So o'clock.
lime TX 1873
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

ANOTHER SENATORIAL FLARE-UP.-Another
disgraceful affair occurred during the Thur.day
evening session in the Senate. While Mr.. Viii
son wa speaking on the question of appropria.
tuns for California, he, apparently, retorting to
severe expression about demagogues used by
Mt Gwin earlieA in the evening, said he "woult
rather be demagogue than a thief" or word:
to that effect when Mr.. Gwn instantly demand
ed if that expression was applied to him2 Mr.
Wilson replied he might consider it so if he
pleased. Upon which Mr.. Gwin denounced
Wilson as calumniator and coward. 1t is un
derstood that Mr.. Gwin challenged Mr.. Wilson
next day, and that he replied, as he did to MIR
Brooks, that he would not accept challenge
but would defend himself if attacked. Through
the Intervention of friends the difficulty was at
forwards settled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15
Full aud Fair Notice!

The price of the Spectator is $3.50 year. out from
subscribers who pay within the year 81 will be receiv
ed in full This regular price Of $3.50 will be rigidly
and lmpartiay exaced from all who fail to pay be-
fore the expiration OF the year.
Jan. 8, 1883.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

The Herald OF Freedom estimates the present
population OF Kansas, at 100000 and he thinks
1t viii be 10000 before the year closes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

The FRENCH DUEL.-The bitterness of feeling
cherished by the citizens of Paris against the
army was brought out and exhibited by recent
occurrence. Figaro" one of the light pubca.
tons of the day, in q series of articles "made
fun" as we may call it, of some of the young Off
GERS of the army, the green goslings in epanetts.
The jokes were harmless enough but the young
gentlemen were thn-sknned, and it appears,
formed a combination for the purpose OF provok-
ing the author to duel, with the intention il
the first should fail, for other parties to renew
the contest until his death was accomplished
The result was the severe, II not MORALLY
wounding of NJ. de Pene. the author, by his Sec
ond antagonist, he having put his first adversa-
ry hors du combat. The bitterness of feeling
which exists between the people and the army
may be estimated from the fact that the day at
Ter the event forty or fifty young men, students
of the schools, to the Office of the Figaro to
enquire about the condition of NJ. de Pene, and
desired to have their names inscribed upon list
lis ready TO accept an encounter with any sub
lieutenants who might choose to present them
selves. The next day the names Of five thou.
sand Paris youth were added to that list. This
demonstration is sign of public temper entire
ly unustakable, and shows that the antagonism
between the army and the people is well defined
and active. The circumstances of the duel did
not cause the antagonism-it merely offered the
occasion for manifesting it without liability of
punishment. Time will not ameliorate the feel
ings with which the young civilians of Paris and
the young officers of the army, the challengers
and the challenged in these impossible dues,
now regard each other. We may rather Look
for additional evaporation until the occasion
shall come for an earnest contest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15
GRAND CONCERT!!

.NOniay Ecesstfs, June %.
r9y- The only Concert that will be given this Sum-
mef Please see forthcoming Programme
June Is. 1858.
ITO MAKE GOOD LOAF BREAD,
i USE ogSPLg's iSPALLIBLE BAKIAG POWDER.
To make good Buscnit,
Use Samples Infallible Baking Pow der.
To make good Pastry,
Use Samples InfalIible Baking Powder.
To save onehalf the Lard commonly used III Pastry,
biscuits, DC,
Use Semples InfalIible Baking Powder.
To save Time Labor and Expense,
Use Samples lnalhble Baking Powder.
JOHN w GARLICk.
Sole Proprietor, Richmond. Va.
.B" For sale by Druggists and Grocers everywhere
June lh. lShS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

WINDOW GLASS; have constantly on hano
and will furnish dlrtc, from the factory any Unusual
size or quality that may be wanted a. me pEIcE
tory price. III
Staunon, June Is, 5s-Vind. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

71RYEST Shoes Another SUI ply Of heavy
+ R,oysns; also, obtained leather Boots just
received by INV n "o0
Stunnion June ID, '5S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

UNITED STATES TRoors.-We learn from
Carrollton, Missouri, paper, that the troops
designed for Utah, ascending the Missouri river,
are deserving every chance they get On the
steamer Oglesby, recently, there were three hun
dred troops, ont of which there were fifty deser-
tions before the boat had passed Hills Land
ing. 1t is supposed by some that Mormons in
Disguise are following the soldiers, and afford
those who are willing to desert an opportunity
to escape The true and only reason, however,
for this disposition to desert lies in general or
der issued few weeks ago, forbidding payment
to the troops until their arrival at Fort Laramie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

TRY -n,,,a,e
BAKING POWDER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

WASHINGTON lTEMs.-lnstruction given to
our officers sent to the Gulf authorized them dis
tincty to prevent any attempt to visit, detaiD,
examine or question American vessel4 Some
reservation was imposed, but the margin was
still wide enough for redress if disposition to
seek it lie entertained. Most Of the officers are,
however, discreet and able.
General Harvey was appointed Brigadier Gen
eral to-day, vice Smith, against determined
opposition and competition.
The report now current in Illinois, that Mr..
Douglas will be a candidate for Me seat in the
House of Representatives from Col. Harris
district. originated here some months ago, as a
speculation or suggestion that might possibly
lead to solution of the difficulties that embar-
rass the Senatorial question in Illinois. 1t was,
however, never contemplated by Douglas, who
means to be candidate for reelection to the
Senate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

The FOURTH IN CHARLorTEsvILLE.-Ihe Mon
ticello Guard, of charlottesville. Va, are max
ing great preparations for the coming 4'h OF Jul
ly. They have invited the Baltimore City
Guard, Washington Light Infantry, Richmond
Young Guard Light Battalion, and West Au-
gusta Guard, of Stanton. Every arrangement
liberality could devise, will be made for the en-.
tertainment of their guests, and in the published
programme it is stated that for three days the
arrnory of the company will be provided with
refreshments for the visitors. dinner ana
ball are also to be given.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

"a ia,.., nat,.rn at Fre.z.rs ON hand and to- sale.
= a'' GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

vxTATER COOLERS. "A very superior Wafer
.ud for ssle GEO. Z. PRICE.
Staunton. June Is, 5s--Vind. copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

FROM UTAH.-A despatch from ST. Lous on
the 9Th says: The Leavenworth correspondent
of the Republican learns from a man who left
Camp Scptt on the 9Th If May. that the troops
would he oul OF beet by The 10th, and the other
rations would last till the 1st of June
No despatch had been received in the camp
from Gov. Cumming
Nothing had been heard from Captain Marcy
He was expected to reach Camp Scott about the
lst of June.
Col. Huffinan's command was snow bound at
Labonte creek, eight miles beyond Fort Laramie
The most advanced trains RusseTs, Majors
and Waddel's, were met near the South Platte
The trains were getting along finely until they
reached tine Big Blue river, when the heavy
rains caused serious distractions.
A Mormon named Williams, living near Leav.
snworth, received letter dated from Salt Lake
City, on May 8, which represents everything as
quiet in the valley.
Governor Cumming was in the city at that
date. The people had abandoned the idea Of
| fighting, and had gone to work on their farms.
The Independence correspondent of the Re-
publican, writing on June 4th, says that the
Salt Lake mail of April 9Th had arrived, bring.
ing news that an express had reached Camp
Scott from Governor Cumming, stating that he
had been well received in Salt Lake City, and
that Brigham young was willing to transfer all
his authority, and had informed his followers to
recognize Mr.. Cumming as their future Govern
or, and to aid him in the discharge of his duties
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15
WASHINGTON COLLEGE,
LEXINGTON. VA.

4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-The sale
n bonds given 10 the Admnisn atoIs OF Samuel
Black, d., were due the 10Th OF June All persons
indebted are requested to pay up without delay as no
indulgence can be given The bonds are in my hands
rnr cpilac,ion J. SIDNEY MOfFETT
One of the Administrators.
lima TX 1ebS--V copy 3ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

CCREW.TOP PRESERVING CANS.-Lust
- received, u large supply ofthe Screw top Preserv-
ing Cans found by three Years experience 10 be the
best and oul, reliable Can in For sale, wholesale
and retail, by GEo. L. PRIZE.
S,aunton, June 10, '5s-yind copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-15

A CURIOSITY.-Parmer and aboflng men are
n invited to call and examine new article IN Tue
way of a Shoe The Sole is composed OF Gutia etcha,
which is attached to the u by wrought mails cn'h
ed inside. il looks as though 1t would never wear
out. wv Ia "oN
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
Bridge Meeting.

At bridge meeting held at the st.
Charles Hotel in this city, Saturday
evening, Dec. 10th, Sanford Harwood
was elected chairman and d. ID. w.
Carver secretary.
The object of the meeting was sta.
ted by Mr.. Poindcxter, who also ar
gued that the time had come when {
bridge must be built across the Cedar
at this place-that we all felt the ne
cessity Of it, and he hoped immediat,
efforts would be put forth that woult
secure the building of the bridge
Other gentlemen urged the impor
tance Of a bridge i'll forcible manner
Voted that we proceed at once to
the construction Of a bridge across
the Cedar river at St Charles City.
Mr.. Applcbec being called upon
presented plan Of a bridge to the
meeting for their consideration.
Messrs. PoindcXter, Kelly and Tur,
ncr were appointed committee to re-
ccivc plans for bridge, with propo-
sails for building the same, and report
AT the next meeting.
Adjourned to meet at the same
place next Wednesday evening
SANFORD HAYWOOD Chairman.
ID, j. ". CARVER, Secretary.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
The President "knows no West {"

While printed copies of the Message
were sent in advance, to New York
Boston, Charleston, New Orleans
Savannah, &c, it does not appear that
The same courtesy was extended to
any OF the Western Cities. Nor does
the document Itself take any notice
whatever Of one Of the leading inter-
Gs'S Oh the country, the Great Western
Kiver and Lake Navigation. Willie
'ne enormous amount of seceaty-fre
mafSons, is demanded, to dcfrav The
Government expenses for tho cHrron,
year, the President does not yorchsare
one word or recommend one dollar al
expenditure for the improvement q,
our Western Rivers and Harbors Al
though the commerce of these Lake
now reaches an aggregate annual va
ne OF over three hundred maitons, on
Democratic President does not deer
tins vast interest worthy of any plac
IN his Message, or entitled to tn
slightest care or protection at tn
hands of the Federal Government
MI. Sentinel.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

NcuhcSuaN EEenlng, Zee. 20.
The citizens Of St. Charles City met
pursuant TO adjournment, to further
consider the bridge question.
Minutes Of the previous meeting
read.
Voted to hear the report of the com
mlttce Oh plans for Il bridge.
The committee made an elaborate
report, which after considerable dis
cussion was accepted
Voted TO adopt the plan of a bridge
drawn by Mr.. Wiggin.
Voted to appoint Bridge Building
Committee whose Office shall be TO So
licit subscriptions for the bridge and
to superintend the building of the
same. The following gentlemen are
that committee Milo Gilbert, Ira
Bracket, 7. c. Turner, d. w. Poindex-
ter, r. NJ. Waller, Samuel Hackley.
II. X. Lee, r. W. Humphrey. -
Voted that the bridge be on Mill
street.
Voted that the following gentlemen
be committee to solicit subscriptions
IN their respective localities:-Fran-
CTS Wright, Little Cedar; Jacob John
son, Flood Creek; David Crawford,
Howard; Truman Gilbert, Rock Grove.
voted to publish the proceedings of
these meetings in the " Intelligencer."
Adjourned.
SANFORD HARDWOOD, Chairman.
ID. ID. N.CARyER, Secretary
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

New BRIDGE.--ln accordance with q
vote passed at bridge meeting held
in this city on the sd ult., subscrip-
ton paper was circulated in this place
and vicinity, and some $4,000 was
signed for the purpose Of erecting q
bridge across the Cedar River at st.
Charles City. \ sufficient amount Of
money and labor having been subscrib-
ed, the Bridge Committee last week let
the contract for building the bridge to
Mr. s. Wigsin, architect and engineer,
recently from lIolyokc, Mass, who
has engaged Mr.. p. c. Turner, archi-
tcct and builder, Of this city, to assist
him. We are confident that Mr. Wig
gin, with lis skill and experience, AS
sisted by Mr.. Turner, will build a
bridge that will be satisfactory TO all
our citizcns--combininG chcapncss
with stability and beauty Of architcc-
tural design. The plan adopted is the
segment Or suspension bridge, and is
the only safe bridge TO construct
across 50 rapid a stream as the Cedar.
It's legth will be l95 feet; width 20
feet. The cost is estimated at 5000
per foot, making the entire cost of the
bridge to be $20S6,5o. Workmen
have already commenced upon the
bridge and should the weather prove
favorable, the entire structure will be
completed and ready for travel in
about six weeks.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

the executor, Il will go around to Mr.
WorraPs with you, and reveal to
Marie this strange and novel business
In the dining-room sat the executor
and the youthful wife The former
delicatcly unfolding the subject, and
the latter listening and crying by
turns. Atlast the whole was explain
cd, and Marie composed her feelings
as best she could to meet the stranger
whom she was hcmcclorth to call
father. 1t was a sad meeting, but
endured Ivy both with remarkable for
titudc.
Smiles were beginning to chase the
tears away, when the door opened, and
in stepped Harry, with the cxclama-
ton
"Why Mr.. socklcy, I am rcjoiccd to
sec you, L
"You are mistaken, Mr.. Worral,"
said the executor, allow me to intro
ducc Won to Mr. Jones'"
".Boih enc 0nd Tie san,e,' chimod in
the strange man.
Jones? Jones? Is your name
john I. Jones
"That is nay real name, Harry"
"Then l am indebted to you for 4
receipt have in my pocket"
Don't mention that, it is of no mo-
ment We have somebody else to talk
about just now
Mr.. Eberlie commenced again and
related the whole story.
Incredible Incredible !" cxclaim-
cd Harry.
"ltis even So, my son, the verify OF
my identity with that of John c. Jones
have already established, and you
need no proof suppose to convince
you that in me you find old Socklcy.
None whatever, but | don't under
stand your doHUc name
Il will explain. The name by
which you have always known me is
nothing more nor less than a misnamc
one which ! received in California,
and which followed me to this city.
Dost understand
al hear and understand, but time
alone must work"
Marie found it a severe trial at first,
but in time the tenderness and aflec-
don of the strange man won her con.
fidencc; and the sun Of domestic felic.
ity threw its gladstone rays over their
household.
The retail store was speedily con
vertcd into a wholesale house, and the
glittcring letters over the entrance
way read: Jones and Worral.' APP
plication to business and strict integ
rity regained Ilary's lost position
and once more he glided over the un
ruilled waters Of prosperity.
Harry, my dear" said his wifi
one morning, as she held a wee bah,
in her arms, can you believe it, it il
twelve years to day since we wer
married"
"Twelve years -! Well, well, some
body has said and the language j
beauti fully apropos,
I'm thirty I'VE I'm thirty five
Nor would make it less;
For not year has passed away
UNMARKED by happiness"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

Bow WOW The canine inhabitants
of this town have taken special pains
to make night hideous during the last
week. We hereby caution all such
disturbers of the peace to cease their
nightly orgies, for we hear threats
that the saying, "evcry dog must have
his day." will not be verified. Al
ready two or three dogs have been
made to bite the dust, which were
guilty Of robbing hen roosts, breaking
into back kitchens, &c, and helping
themselves to whatever would serve
to prevent starvation. The .ravenous
pack are still quite too numerous.