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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28
The Governor.

Governor Wise spent several days in this
place last week, visiting the public institutions
and enjoying the Inequalities of our citizens
1t is unnecessary for us to say that he delivered
sundry addresses while here. As we did not
have the pleasure OF hearing him, we can give
no sketch of his remarks. We are informed
however, that in his speech at the Deaf and
Dumb and Blind Institution, he insisted that the
people of Augusta ought to furnish all kinds Of
produce TO the Institution at less than the mar
ketpriee 1t strikes us as singular that the State
of Virginia should iaunt her charities before
the world, and then seek to throw her humane
institutions upon the charity Of private citizens
The Governor still looks feeble, but we believe
his health is as good as usual.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28
Importapt Bank Case.

On Wednesday last Judge Thompson an
nounced his decision in case OF great import
ance to the Banks of the State, and to persons
transacting business with those instltutlons'-
Some months ago several checks on the Oentrai
Bank of Virginia, at this place, drawn by ue'
positors, passed, in the ordinary course OF ousl-
ness, into the hands of Messrs. Enders q Sutton
brokers of Richmond city. The checks were
psvable sin current funds" but the holders
claimed that under the act of Assembly, PasSeu
April Q, 1853, they were entitled to draw specie
This acs prescrbes that, after May ISL, 1000
the Ranks fthe Commonwealth shall pay all
demands against them in specie, when demand
al The officers of the Bank placed different
construction upon the law, and refused the de-
mand. They had received current Bank notes,
and not gold and silver, from the depositors, and
coutended that there was contract, express or
implied, that currency" should be checked out.
The holders, however, had the checks protested
and proceeded according to law to recover the
amounts in specie, withtwelve per cent damages
The case came up in our Circuit court on
Tuesday last, and was argued at length by
Messrs. Mcfarland and Roberts, OF Richmond,
and Col. Baldwin, ofStaunton, for the plalntlns
and by Messrs. A. H. II. Stuart and d. W.
sbefRey for the defendant. The Judge took the
papers in the case, and gave an elaborate opin-
ion on Wednesday, reviewing the laws touching
the subject, and fully sustaining the position OF
the Bank. He decided that checks must be paid
in what they call for on their face but when
the words 'current funds" or others of the same
import, are omitted, they are demandable in
specie. This is the first case which has arisen
under the act of April, 1858, and all persons
acquainted with banking operations will per-
oo;,,o tho imnortsnna of the decision
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28
Senator Douglas.

We publish elsewhere in this paper letter
from Senator Douglas, defining his position with
reference to the nomination for President, to be
made at Charleston next year. 1t will be seen
that the Senator takes ground against the a.
mended platform which Gov. Wise demands Of
the National Democratic Convention. He says,
in plain terms, that he will not accept the nom
inatiou on such platform. Mr.. Hunter stands
good chance to cut out both of these aspirants,
as he goes for letting the Cincinnati platform q :
lone, leaving each party to its own reading OF
that famous document.
Ex-senator Jones, of Tennessee. an sold line
Wing" and "new light Democrat" has publicly
avowed himself in favor OF Douglas, because,
among other reasons, he thinks it impossible to
elect any man residing in the South, and believes
that Douglas is the only available Northern man
''that would be true to the South" The Charles
ton Mercury, on the other hand, declares that it
twill sustain or countenance him under no Cir
cumstances whatever
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28
Stauntop Illuminated !

On Friday night last the Gas Works went in
to operation, and large number OF our business
houses and private residences were brilliantly
lighted. The novelty of the thing attracted the
attention of the ladies and gentlemen OF the town
generally, and the streets were filled until late
hour with promenadipg parties. We are gratiaed
to say that the Works proved to be in complete
order, and furnished such light as has never be-
fore been seen in Staunton, the gas being fully E.
dual, if not superior, to any we have ever SEEM
Those who used it felt themselves sin blaze OF
glory and one We'd with another to show OH
to the best advantage. Some were evea 80 i'm
patient to light up that they could not wait until
the sun reached the western horizon, but COM
menced the process of consumption about ~ o.
clock in the morning. Gas being free, for the
time being, it was considered cheaper than day
light.
All our citizens seem disposed to award to the
contractors, Messrs. Watsrhopse Il Bowes, the
high measure of praise which they so well de-
serve for the energy and fidelity with which
they have prosecuted their work to successful
consumation, as well as for the liberal spirit and
gentlemsnly bearing which they have manifested
in their dealings and intercourse with the pub
lie. They have constructed the entire works in
less than three months. Other persons will
doubtless introduce the pipes into their houses
in a short time, and we presume that the town
authorities will have lamp posts erected on the
principal streets. Messrs. Waterhouse q Bowes
have leased the works for five years. and we may
therefore feel assured that they will be we'll
,nnnanad for that TINA at least
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

SUICIDE OF YOU'VE GrRL.-Last Sunday
morning, quite young and lovely girl, named
Lovelace, residing near Falmouth, Kentucky
committed suicide by drowning herself in 8
small creek near that place. The following are
the circumstances as related to us by person
who seemed to be thoroughly conyersapt with
them:
A lover, with whom she had been acquainted
during the greater part of her life, and to whom
she was engaged to be married, some time since
left for the southern part of the State, where he
became acquainted with and soon after united
himself to quite a wealthy young lady, whose
parents reside near Shepardsville.
He informed his olden love of his new found
charmer by letter, and she Immediately upon
its receipt, threw herself into the liquid stream,
as the only consolation she could receive upon
being torn from the arms of him to whom her
young heart had given all the wealth of its af-
fections.-Cin Ing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

GERMAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONAL German
National Convention met few days since at
Cleyeland, Ohio. The purpose of this Oonven-
ton, as set forth in its CALL was to take into con-
sideration the propriety of organizing separate
political party. About one hundred and TWEEN
ty-6ve delegates were present, composed OF both
Republicans and Democrats, from Massachusetts,,
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Illinois. The German press had generally spo
ken against the Convention, viewing it as unne-
cessary and uncalled for, and this fact accounts
for the smallness of the attendance. After q
harmonious session, in which the whole subject
was fully discussed, it wisely adjourned SINE dae,
without taking any steps towards the end for
which the Convention was called.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

TEXAS PoL1TIos-The New Orleans Bulletin
remarks IS follows upon the political affairs in
Texas:
"Thers is evidently screw loose in Texas pol
itics. Ex-Gov. E. NJ. Pease, one of the strongest
men in Texas, warmly supports Gen. Houston.
Gen, a. j. Hamilton, another very strong man,
does the same, and is the candidate on the same
ticket for Congress from the western district
Col. NJ. I. johnson, an old Texan, who went all
through "the war;" it is supposed, will be the
candidate for Lieut.. Governor. In the eastern
district no candidate will be run by the Houston
democracy, Judge Reagan, who has been nomi-.
mated by the regulars, being acceptable to them.
But, on the other hand, and to show how mat
tiers are mixed up, we may state that the nomi-
nation of Resgan by the regulars is repudiated
by numbers Of them, who have bOted and called
another convention to nominate another candi-
dste,n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

THE CAss DooTRlNR APPLIED.--Ths beauties
of the doctrine of the Administration regarding
the rights and liberties of our naturalized citi-
zens who may visit their native countries as
laid down in the letters of the Secretary of State
to lie Clero of Memphis, and Mr.. Hofer of this
city, are illustrated iu the case of Col. Charles
Ernst, of this city, who recently proposed to
visit Europe, with the design of making OBJ
seryations at the seat of war. Mr.. Ernst has
been citizen of the United States for thirty
years. He has served in our volunteer military
forces, and has on several occasions seen active
service in quelling riots. lie now holds a com.
mission as Lieutenant Colonel in the Ohio Vol
unteer Militia, and is an excellent officer, and
honorable citizen, widely known and respected.
lie proceeded to Washington to have his pass
ports made ont, taking letters to the State de,
partment, stating his character and position,
from the Hon. W. S. Groesbeck, and other dis
tinguished gentlemen. He obtained interviews
with Gen. Cass, and was coolly told that it
would be prudent for him 10 stay at home, as
Government would not undertake to guarantee
his protection as citizen OF the United States,
and that be might be impressed into the French
army.
He has, in consequence, given up his design
of visiting Europe, and retired to this city very
naturally impressed that he had been mistaken
in believing that he would be entitled to respect
anywhere on the globe as citizen of the A
merican Republic. BE proposes to enter for.
NAL protest as citizen against the ruling of the
Secretary of State in his case. 1t is question
that lie feels interested in having settled,
whether he is citizen of the United States, or
citizen of France, and whether, as natural
lied citizen of this country, he has any rights
that Napoleon is bound to respect Cincinnati
Commercial
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

The RoMIsH CHURCH IN ITALY.-A correspon.
dent of the New Haven Journal, writing from
Vienna, May 29th, says:
have had grand opportunity to observe the
Italians during the six months spent in their
states, and as wrote you last November, Sar-
DINA is worthy of all praise. Wbya 1t is not
so much in the mere fact that Victor Emmanuel
has given them constitution, but because he is
an enlightened monarch, has driven out the
Jesults restricted the prerogatves of the priests
and opened the door wide to Protestants, from
his own funds assisting them in building churches
&C., thereby bringing into his Kingdom some of
the best blood of Italy. In this lies the secret.
The bane of Italy was not secular or political
oppression, it is priestly oppression. Get rid of
the latter, and the people would be prosperous,
the streets of villages and cities would not as
now, throng with bsggars, (Which to the credit
of Austria and Bavaria, are never met with.)-
Next to Sardinia, Tuscany is prosperous; it is
rarely you will find happier people.
Next to her is Naples, bad enough, to be sure,
but infinitely better than the Roman States
| In those States the Romish Church works its
most baneful influence; the people are without
| wealth or comfort, and manliness is sunk to its
lowest ebb in all Italy. Probably in this strug.
gle the Pope will lose his temporal power, and
the people will rise, but not to as high level as
the places named.
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Latest from Europe.

The steamship Bremen arrived at New 1Ork
last night with advices to the 18th instant. Inc
Austrisns had evacuated Pavia, Piacenza, Lodi,
Bologna Ancona and Ferrara. The three last
named places are within the States OF the
Church, neutral territory at present, and the re-
treat of the Austrians must have been dictated
either by belief that the war will penetrate
there, or a fear that their troops there would oe
cut off from communication and virtuallyheld prls'
oners by the French. Ancona had lately been
fortified and considerable force stationed there.
Before leaving Piacenza The citadel and fortlnca-
tions were blown up. The French passed the
river AIDA without striking blow, the Austrl-
ans being in full retreat toward their fortresses
Their Headquarters were supposed to be at Man.
tina. Garibaldi occupied Bergamo and was
threatening the Tyro. The French fleet in the
Adriatic had received powerful reintorcements
and the landing of French troops between Venice
and Trieste was reported. The Emperor Napo-
leon, it was rumored would return to France
leaving the Duke of Malakoff in command of the
army.
Lord Palmerstou has succeeded Lord Derby
as the British Premier. An Intellectual attempt
was made to form ministry with Lord Gran
Vile at its head. Lord John Russell accepts Of
fee under Lord Palmerston. The London Times
says that both Palmerstop and Russell are the
ardent friends of Italy and that they will endea-
vor to convince Austria of her defeat, Of the in
durable Disadvantages of her position south OF
the Alps, and that she will consult her own
greatness by relinquishing territory which costs
her great army and still greater odium to re-.
tain. Prince Metternich, the great Austrian di'
plomat during the elder Napoleon's wars, is dead.
Bait. AMER, Monday 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

PRoTFsTANTIsM IN ELoRENoE.-The recent
proclamation of civil and religious liberty in
Tuscany is one of the most hopeful signs of the
thorough regeneration of the country, and is re-
garded as debarring forever the return OF the
Grand Duke to authority and power. His ty-
ranny in this respect has been of the most des-
potio character, and although there are not less
than ten thousand anti Catholic Italians in this
CITY. they have never heretofore dared to meet
together except in secret for religious devotion.
The possession of q Bible was punishable Of
fence, although many thousands have long been
secretly possessed and cherished by the people.
The law and its perils were too stringent to al
low of any effort being made to circulate the 81.
ble and they have consequently only been turn-
ished to those who voluntarily applied for them,
and then the greatest care was required to ascer-
tain that those to whom they were given could
be trusted as having sought them in good faith.
Even at the present tine the Protestants and
anti Catholics, who embrace large portion OF
the more intelligent classes, in view OF the unset
tied condition OF the political affairs OF Tuscany
are fearful of proclaiming themselves. They find
the barrier that heretofore separated them from
the Catholic masses completely broken down, and
human brotherhood established to which they
have long been strangers, but there is still q
dread that this state of affairs may not prove
permanent, and that public declaration and OBJ.
servance of their faith might lead at some future
day to Punishment or imprisonment. They have
therefore adopted the motto of the revolutions
ry party, whose watch-word, in anticipation Of
their recent success was "wait little longer
in hopes that 'good time may be coming."-.
They have, like the early Christians, worshipped
in hiding places, forming second chapter OF the
history of the catacombs, in constant dread Of
discovery, and it is natural that they should pro-
coed with caution in coming forth and proclaim
ing in the light of day the enets of their faith.
When the time for their advent shall arrive, the
world will be astonished at the number and
character of those who will thus declare theil
religious Independence Correspondent Of Bait
Amer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

ANOTHER MURDER.-A most diabolical MUIR
der was perpetrated at Princess Ann O. H., Va,
on Saturday, the 18th inst. Walter S. Land cal
led upon lawyer on Friday and stated that he
wished to get divorce, alleging that he had
Just discovered that previous to his marriage,
his wife had had improper connection with q
gentleman by the name of Benz. F. Flanagan,
who had married q sister, and with whom she
had resided previous to his marriage. Mrs.
Land was "A years old when she was married,
and only IL when she lived with Flanagan
The lawyer considered the story absurd, and
took no notice of it 4; upon which Land walked
out of the office, saying that he would kill
Flanagan. On Saturday Land and Flanagan
were seen together, on apparently friendly terms.
Flanagan being missed at dinner, search was
! made for him, but his corpse was not found IN
til O'Clock, when it was discovered lying under
some boards near Lands porch. 1t had re-
ceived three gun shot wounds--one above the
hip, one in the heart, and the other about the
neck.
After committing the murder Land took his
wife, tied her in the buggy, and started for
Norfolk, arriving in time to take the boat for
Baltimore Saturday afternoon. He was arrested
in Baltimore Sunday afternoon, information
having been sent there by telegraph.
The deceased was hotel keeper, and is said
to have beer quiet, industrious map-whilst
Land was noted for his vicious propensities.-
There seems to be no doubt in the minds of all,
that the difficulty originated about some land
and that the murderer used his wife to screen
him from the law, having recently read the
Sickles tragedy and trial. Intense excitement
prevailed at Princess Ann O. Fl.
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June GOurl.

The County Court OF Augusta was engaged
on yesterday, as usual at the June term, in lay
ing the levy for the ensuing year. A report
presented by the committee on accounts was a.
dopted, and it is hoped that the result will be q
material reduction of county expenses. All the
members of the Court manifested desire for
reform in this respect. We will publish the re-
port next week.
The aggregate of the levy this year is $l2,-
694. 80, and the capitstiop tax $1.95. Last year
the aggregate was $15, 1875, and the capitstion
S235.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

POPULARITY OF LOUIS NAPoLEoN.-The i'm
preston which so generally prevails in the
United States, as to the unpopularity of Napoleon
is soon dissipated in the mind of the American
visiter. He finds absolute power, which is so
repugnant to all his feelings and prejudices
welded in a manner altogether different from
what he had been led to anticipate. He meets
at every turn uDdoubted evidences Of the great.
ness Of mind of the Emperor, and whatever may
be his views of past events, be is inevitably led
to the conclusion that no government of Europe
now possesses sovereign of greater ability, OF
of more shrewd and far-seeing policy, and none
with the exception of Sardinia, has sovereign
so universally respected and beloved by his
people.
have also, within the past few days had
occular proof Of the talsity of the stories which
have been promulgated by the English press
that the Empress is in constant dread of an at
tempt on the life of the heir-apparent and keeps
him hid from public view. Whilst on visit to
the Park Bologne on Saturday afternoon, the
Empress accompanied by her son, bright little
fellow of about four years, passed on her regular
evening drive, bowling to the throng of visiters
who politely raised their hats as she passed
She was accompanied as usual by four of the
mounted National Guard, and the respectful
greetings she received seemed to be as earnest
and cordial as those paid to Queen Victoria
when driving through Hyde Park.-Cor. o
Bait. Amer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

TORNADO IN GLoUoEsTER.-An awful tornado
was experienced in Gloucester county, on Fri
day week. 1t commenced at Gloucester Point, on
York River, and swept everything in its way
raised houses, tore up trees, fences, &C., and car
ried them distance of half mile. There was
one gentleman's house, "a Mr.. Diggs) taken up
and blown the distance of three-qnarters of q
mile; and not one of the family received the
slightest injury. Wherever the tornado struck
it left perfect waste, and carried desolation in
every direction. There were great many per-
sons injured-some with broken arms and dis
located limbs. A boat with negro man in it
in the river, was capsized and the negro drowned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-28

A STRANGE SpEoTAoLE-The clergy of vi.
nena, on the morning Of the first battle at Ma-
genta, of which they were of course then igno-
rant, resorted to extraordinary means to insure
the success of their arms. A letter dated Vien-
ma, June 4th, says:
As the arms of Austria have not been so success.
full as could be wished, the clergy have addressed
themselves to the Holy Virgin, and humbly re-
quested her, as "Generalissima" of the army, to
take the matter in hand Already at o'clock
this morning the streets of the city were attend.
ed by women walking in procession behind the
rectors of the different parishes, who were at
tended by stalwarth beadles, bearing flags on
which were saints, martyrs, &c, worked in ia
pestry. Toward 10 o'clock the different process.
sions united and went to thu cathedral, and
thence to the church of Mariahulf, (Our Lady o.
Help,) which is in the suburb of the same name
Among the notable persons who walked in the
main procession were the Archduke Francis
Charles, the Archduke Ludwig, his son, the Min
lister of the Home Department, the Burgomaster
&c. The people, having wholesome fear of the
agents of the Chief of Police, committed no ex-
cesses, but many of them evinced their disap-
proval of what was going on by gbes, jeers and
disrespectful gesticulations. 1t is utterly impos
sible that such medieval observances can further
the interests of true religion. The exhibition
we have had here to-day will not be to the taste
of the army, which detests the "clique" that is
now all powerful in Austria.