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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26
Annals nf Congress.

SIT is an ill-wiud that blows nobody any good,
is an adage, the truth Of which we have just
seen illustrated.
When the Congress of the United States un-
dertoek the business of publishing books we
thought it . proceeding which would have been
absurd, but for its wickedness; and we are still
OF the opinion that sound policy, to say nothing
of honesty, requires that book making shall be
left to those who follow the trade of book selling
There are publications, however, which go fal
to show that there may be some propriety il
Congressional book making, and such we take tc
be the Annals of Congress from 1889 to 1924
a book in AZ volumes, octave, which we have
Just had the pleasure of examining.
This book, compiled, or rather preserved, bJ
Messrs. Gales & Seston, presents the Legisla
tive and the political history of our Government
in form which combines convenience and reli
ability, and renders it invaluable to the student
the politician, the statesman and above all to thu
editor.
A copy of this work has just been placed il
the Augusta Law Library, which was selected
by Hon. John Letcher, as one of the depositorie'
under the act of Congress.
AS this is perhaps the last official act of Mr.
Letcher os representative from this District it
may not be inappropriate to express the sincere
regret we feel at having lost from the service o
the District and from the councils of the Nation
gentleman who deserved and enjoyed the re
spect, the confidence and the esteem of all mel
of all parties in his District, as faithful and eft
icient representative and a worthy gentleman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26
Onnnsifinn Convention.

The proposition to hold an Opposition Con
vention in Virginia, the coming Fall, to prepare
for the approaching Presidential election, is well
received by the press of the State. Besides the
Richmond Wing, the Petersburg Intelligencer,
Charlottesville Advocate, Winchester Republic
can, Charlestown Free Press, Greenbrier hide
pendent, Bedford Sentinel and others heartily
approve of the movement and urge it forward
The National Intellgencer, also, bestows upon
it word of encouragement. The Opposition in
Southampton county have already held meet
ing and appointed delegates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26
The Petersburg District.

Gov. Wise has appointed the 9th of October
for the Congressional election in the Petersburg
District. The three candidates already an
nounced are, Col. Hopkins, formerly of Powha-
tan, but now of Petersburg; Col. Goode, Of
Meoklenburg, son of the late DR.. Goode Of the
Hot Springs; and Mr.. r. A. Pryor. These
gentlemen addressed the people at Dinwiddie
@. Il. on Monday week. Col. Hopkins did moi
like Conventions, but would submit his claims to
o fair one Mr.. Goode, who by the way, is said
to be quite an orator, denounced Conventions
generally, and would have nothing to do with
them. Mr.. Pryor opposed the views of Col
Goode, without, however, insisting upon Con
veution.
We learn that all the candidates denounced
the extravaganza and corruption of the Admin
istration with extreme severity. But this de-
partment belongs specially to Mr.. Pryor. MIR,
I.etcher earned the name "honest" by his oppo-
sition to ali sorts Of appropriation bills Mr. Pry-
or will doubtless obtain it by the exposure OF
frauds and populations. He has gone into pay
ing business. corruption wins not more than
honesty" We, however, shall, not object to his
reaping any legitimate reward, SO he accomplish
es the object in view.
Since the above was ppt in type we have seen
the Inteligencer's account of the speeches deliy-
cred by the candidates in Petersburg. COL hop
kins, it seems, instead of assailing, defends the
Administration through thick and thin. Col
Goode expatiates on the iniquities of the caucus
system, and Mr.. Pryor on the corruption of the
Administration snd the violations of the party
platform. Mr.. Pryor stated, among other things
says the Intelligencer, that corruption in the
Government had become SO general and pervad
ing at Washington, that it was not considered dis
paraging to a mans social relations that he was
suspected of completely in schemes to defraud
the Government Mr.. W. O. Flournoy, OF Prince
Edward, is also candidate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26

THE VALUE OF PLATFoRMs.-The Enquirer OF
Wednesday, says the Richmond Wing, elaborate.
" arraigned the Administration, charging it
with specific violation of every article of the
Cincinnati confession of faith. From Resolution
|. to Resolution x, the Enquirer recites seriatim
thecanons fits party, and demonstrates that each
individual one has been disregarded or violated
by President Buchanan-and that in respect to
"a number of others" that succeeded the Ad-
ministration sis now striving to deny" the doc
trne they assert. The question arises, whether
this indictment is just and maintainable or
whether it only Indicates difference of under
standing, between the President and the journal
that helped make him President as to what the
Cincinnati platform really meant. In either case
it shows conclusively how worthless platforms
are. They furnish no guide to the admipistra-
ton, and no guarantee to the people. Yet the
Enquirer vehemently demands the adoption OF
another platform at Charleston. OH Bono,
may we not well ask What better can that pa
per promise itself or the country the next time
1t had confidence in Mr.. Buchanan; he was the
special choice and portegee Of Virginia. If be
has been faithess to his friends, and false to his
obligations, how can they trust any one else on
any other platform
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26
ThesArmisfice.

The news of the armistice between the French
and Austriaus in Italy has excited universal
surprise, not only in this country, but in Europe,
and among persons in office as well as the rest
of mankind. Speculation is at loss to &C
connt for this sudden turn of events. Thearm
tice was asked for by the Emperor Of France,
and all the world is endeavoring to pry into his
motives. The London Times thinks the real
cause of his present step will be found in the
annrebepsions which his transcendent success
has inspired in every part of Europe. He is
probably unwilling to run the risk OF having all
Europe against him, and prefers to make sure OF
what he has already gained, rather than lose it
by grasping after more. On the other hand, II
NAV be that this armistice is only a stop to take
breath for further race of conquest. Either
for peace or war, says the Times, the armistice
is worth to France another great victory Paris
NAV illuminate for it as for victory on the
Adige, or for the storm of Mantua.
But to Austria the truce brings nothing but
humiliation. In oousenting to it she must have
abandoned ell her pride, and must have embraced
only the last hope of safety. She must mean
peace, and she must mean to pay the price Of
peace, if this step IS any other than an i'll advised
momentary expedient. What, then, will be the
terms9 Lombardy is gone, and the fortresse;
which enabled Austria to dominate Lombardy
cannot be expected to remain Internationally in
her hands. Venice is not yet part OF the
French conquests, and she may stipulate that the
Queen Of the Adristic may be allowed to re-
tain an Independent character under the most
popular OF her Archdukes. Lombardy, however
has fallen beneath the sword, and the conquerol
must dispose of it according to his will.
After the above was put in type the news
that peace had been concluded between the AL
lies and Austrians was received. The details
of this arrangement are yet to be settled, but
the basis must sadly disappoint those who trusted
to Napoleon's intention of liberating Italy. He
has but half done his work. Venice, as much 6
part of Italy as Lombardy, is left to Austrian
oppression, and whatever there was of principle
in Nspoleons assertion of the right of Italy tC
freedom from foreign domination is lost by thi:
almost puslanimous retreat from selfimposed
task
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26
Buffalo Gap.

Mr.. Herring, the proprietor of the Buffalo Gap
Hotel, has made considerable improvements at
his establishment since the last season, and we
know of no more pleasant place to spend day
or so. An excellent bowling alley has been
erected, and parties from Stauuton may go up on
the freight train in the morning, spend five or six
hours in healthful exercise and return on the
mail train. The expense is triAing and the re-
creation very refreshing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26

THE FRENCH EMPERoR's PATERNITY.-l have
lately heard, on the authority of no less person
than the late chancellor of the Chamber Of Peers
Duke Pasquier-that there is no real tounda-
ton for our very comman belief as to the pater,,
nifty of Louis Napoleon. l take it for granted
that most of your readers are aware that his ia
Their is usually said to have been Admiral Yer
buel, one of the many cheers amas of the icentious
Hortense Duke Pasquier asserts, on the other
hand, that Louis Napoleon is, past all question,
the son of HE legitimate father, Louis Napoleon
Bonaparte. He says that no further proof OF this
is needed than the striking resemblance of the
present Emperor of France to the ex-King OF
Holland. He was at once struck by the resem-
blance when, as Chancellor of the Chamber OF
Peers, he had to preside on the trials of Louis
Napoleon for his attempts at Strasbourg and
Boulogne We all know how utterly unlike
Louis Napoleon is to the other members of his
family. But this is accounted for by the TACT
that what we understand as the Bonaparte phys
ognomy was due to Madame Letitia. The fea'
lures of the King of Holland alone OF the broth
ers Bouaparte-~and so those of Louis Napoleon
game from the side Of the father, the homely
avuocate of Ajaccio. O~n Correspondence Of Me
Manchester Guardian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26

DOUGLAS AND THE SOUTHERN DEMooRAoY.-
The Cincinnati Enquirer is indignant at the
treatment Senator Douglas is receiving from the
Democracy of the Slave States, and says 1t might
as well be understood at once-as II certainly
will be understood TT the Charleston Convention
--"thaS there is no difference between the posi-.
ton Of Mr. Douglas and that of the entire sound
Northern Democracy on this questionable
question Of slavery in the Territories "lle enter
tains no opinion on this question, not held by
the entire body of the conservative Democracy
of the North. Pugh has expressed the same
views on the floor of the Senate. No Senator
from the North dissented from them. No North.
ern statesman, who values his political life OF
reputation, dares gainsay them-not township
in the free States can be carried after their dis
cardal" The Enquirer warns the Democracy Of
the South, of ''the rock they are drifting on-oi
the dangers that will result from an interpola-
ton of the Cincinnati platform"
The editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer is Mr.
A. D. Banks, formerly editor Of the Petersburg
South Side Democrat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26
Early County Records.

We have heretofore, from time to time, puo-
lished many curious and interesting extracts
from the early records of the County Court Of
Augusta, and We are glad to see that the Kock'
inghsm Register is now giving extracts from the
records of Rockingham. The materials OF
most interesting volume-the Annals OF Virgins
lie buried in the County Court Clerks OfhceS
of the State.
From the numerous orders of Court during
the Revolutionary war for allowances 10 '"t
wives and widows of soldiers in the continental
service, it seems that the people of Rockingham
were fully up to the spirit of the times. We
have also specimen or two of high county leVie'
dnrino otbe times which tried mems souls" Ii
ITO the levy in Rockingham was e6, and IL
1880 el2 on each tthable. What do the tai
payers of the present day think of that! Twelve
pounds, Virginia money, is forty dollars! 1t il
fair to explain, however, that the current paper
money of the day was greatly deprecated, anc
it took q large nominal amount to buy small
supply ofgoods, wares and merchandise. "neI
the levy of Rockingham came to be collected II
specie, in 1881, it fell to three shiliings pei
tthable. But this does MOI indicate the relative
value of paper money and specie, as the ieViei
of 1779 and 1850 were no doubt uDu sually high
the county having been lately organized and BE-
ing subjected to unusual expenses in fitting up
public buildings &c.
We find the following allowances made by
the County Court of Augusta in the year 1880
and the high prices show the same depreciation
of paper money. "For the use Of wagon one
day, ESQ.," "to Jacob Peck for making a new
door to the prison, ESQ.," "to Alexander ST.
Clair, for one pair dog irons for Courthouse,
e97 S10." During the same year Jacob Peck
was allowed e2S7 $40 "for building bridge a
cross the creek below Staunton," showing o
wonderful disproportion between the cost OF the
bridge and the price of the "dog irons"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26

DANGERS AHEAD.-On Saturday week the
steamers for Europe took ont nearly two millions
and half of specie, while the importations for
the week exhibited an aggregate of between six
and seven millions. II, says the New York Tri-
bune, there were any prospects of ready market
abroad, at paying prices for the heavy surplus OF
breadstuffs we are certain of having next fall and
winter, or if there were market for anything
else we have to sell besides cotton Cat declining
price these peculiar features of our foreign trade
might create no uneasness-but in the absence
of any such prospect, they start the suggestion
whether we are not crushing it" little too fast,
and laying the foundation for another "Crash'
and another "crisis.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26
The Austrian Government in Peril.

The London Times states that the Emperor OF
Austria witnessed the retreat of his army from
the battle field of Solferino. with tears in his eyes.
He had gone forth that morning confident of sue
cess. But the artillery in which he trusted, was
optshot by more perfect arm; his well-trained
cavalry proved inefficient; and bis infantry, al
though numerically superior in the field, had al
ways been ''too few on the decisive point and at
the decisive minute" AS be beheld the futility
of all his immense preparations, it is no wonder
that he wept. But whether he knew it or not,
he had cause for serious apprehension in regard
TO the stability of his Government. The result
of this defeat says the Times, mpst be far great
err than the loss of field of battle and strate-
pic line. or even of the variously stated killed
and wounded who cumber the hospitals and
moulder under the surface of the plain. Despot-
ism can exist only under the condition of vcto-
~. The corpse of Louis the Great was hooted
on its way to sculpture, and Napoleon the Great
looked around in vain for some hopeful friends
to counsel further resistance before he signed bis
final abdication. In the army of Austria and a.
mong the people of Austria, if we are rightly In
formed, all is now irritation, rising rapidly to
disaffection. The Government which was tole-
rated in its prosperity, and only by reason of its
prosperity, has become contemplate immediate
" it has proved itself to be weak; and oil its
subjects have discovered that it has no moral
qualities to preserve it from general detestation.
Now, for the first time, the Emperor hears the
truth from bis people; and while the tigment OF
his military poweris being rndely exposed by the
French, the popular voice cries aloud, "lt is for
this timposture that the people have been
sacrificed, and that the nation has been reduced
to bankruptcy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26

The PApAL SrATEs.-The Independence Beige
says:
1.-THE outrageous conduct of the Swiss Guards
at Perugia is already producing disastrous conse'
quences for the temporal government Of the Ho-
ly See. At Bologna the provisional justa has
published proclamation recalling all the young
men who have enlisted under the flag of Italian
independence, because, says the proclamation, il
it is civic duty to take up arms to liberate ones
country, there is greater and more urgent duty
still-that of defending our bearths and homes.
In Piedmont and Tuscany public indignation has
reached such pitch that even the clergy are
constrained openly to take part with it. Sever
al pastoral letters have been written protesting
against the conduct of the Pope's mercenaries,
and laboring 10 separate the Catholic cause from
the doings gifts champions. The Court of Rome
will very probably find reason to regret the re-
wards and eulogiums which it has lavished upon
the conquerors of Perugia."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26

In the Kansas Constitutional Convention, the
yeas and nays were called on the question
whether women should have the same control
and management of school matters as men; SO
that in all school elections, and the exercise OF
all the duties of school officers, no distinction
should be made between them. The closing vote
that settled this point stood % for to 81 against
The dry-nursing that Democracy gave TO Kansas
shows what sort of States come from its rearing.
Kansas is not only to be free soil, but woman's
rights. All colors and sexes are to be equal
That is true Democracy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26
For the Spectator
ssTbe Tenth Legion salamander.o

Some of my personal and political enemies
and have not o few of them, learn are circu'
lating report that my "lSalamander" enterprise
is all hoas. wish it distinctly understood
that do not spend money on hoaSes and hunn-
5ugs. The ''SALAMANDER" aoiU certainly appear,
in spite of all opposition, as soon as the necessa.
nv arrangements can be made, after procuring
the requisite number of subscribers, which
think can be done in very short time, if the
friends of the enterprise will exert themselves
Persons to whom | have sent the prospectus
will please get all the responsible names they car
by the 10th of August and forward them to my
address, Conrads Store, Va.
J. r. STEVENS.
Conrad's Store, Va, 22d July, 1869.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26

Arrangements have just been completed fol
the publication, in Washington, of political and
literary magazine, to be called the National Dem
ocratio Quarterly Review, under the editorshir
of Col. Florence, assisted by eminent contribu-
tors. 1t is to be the expositor of the policy Of
the present and all future Democratic admins
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26

In his speech at the public dinner given to
him recently ct Oak Shade, in Culpeper, Hon.
VIM. Smith, member of Congress elect in the
Seventh District of Virginia, opposed Governor
Wise's plan in relation to Intervention in the
Territories and defended Gen. Oass' views con-
corning naturalized citizens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-26
Conrad's Store, Va, 22d July, 1869.

Judge Thompson, of the Supreme Court OF
Pennsylvania, gave his decision on Saturday last,
sustaining the Mayor of Philadelphia in his eff:
forts to prevent the running of city Railroad
cars on Sunday.