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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05
DIED.

On the Goth May, 10 the goth year Of her age Mary
Marco Rzr eldest daughter of Alexander and Mildred
Hutchison, OF Greenviile, Augusta Co.
| In Staunton at the residence of her daughter Mrs
Breckenridge, on Friday, the oath Of June Mrs ELIz.
lABRrH JOHNSON, widow OF the late John b. johnson
in the SD year other age.
At Davidson College, n c., June 18th, Mrs. SARAH
q. wife of Prof. G. ID. Fishburn, and daughter of Dr.
L. Wadde, of Waynesboro', Va.
Her body was brought to Waynesboro' in charge Of
DR.. Lacy, President of the College, and laid beside
those Of her mother and an elder sister. Three as
lovely Christians seldom sleep near together Mrs
Fishburn became member OF the Presbyterian church
at an early age. in 1850, and at entered upon
course OF earnest, Christian duty; and did work
which caused her to be admired and loved far peyond
the common measure Guided by Christian principle
she sought and found ways be constantly useful
and though delicate and comparatively feeble in
health, accomplished much good in her bright and
happy, and alas her brief fe r.
Mr.. AMOS E. CAMPBELL at the residence of his
father, Thomas, on Back Greek, Highland Co., Va,
on the 9st of June, 1859. On the 10th Of April be
was q years of age,
His disease was Consumption. He leaves wife
and two little boys to mourn their irreparabe loss
though their loss, is his infinite gain. He was q
young man of fine mind and high moral worth
From the first Of his illness, which occurred about IS
months ago, he was satisfied that bis earthly career
must shortly close This conviction was not the re-
suit OF superstition or any special forebodngs but
the rat0nai CONCLUSIONS OF an lnteiSent mind. he
never fatered himself into the belief that he would
recover and frequently expressed his surprise that in
telligent persons would do 50.
During his illness he earnestly sought religion, and
for several months just prior to his death. enjoyed
good degree of Divine favor but 10 days before his
death he clearly and happily converted, and had
the Lords Supper administered to him. after which
he never expressed doubt respecting his favor with
God. he frequently and calmly spoke of death to
his friends, exhorting them to try to meet him in
Heaven.
sung, during which time, and in fact almost during
the entire night he equ emily gave vent to his ecstat
c feelings in the expressions of Glory Praise Cod"
&C. Just before he died. he tried to get each person,
in the house. to promise to try to meet him in Heay-
en- Some of his last words were, 49, 1t nothing to-
die, when prepared His exit was calm, peaceful
and very happy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05

THE New ATLANTIC TELEeRApH-The Lon
don Times says that the long pending question
as to the probability of telegraphic commupica-
ton being established between Europe and A
merica seems in fair way of being settled
The British transatlantic Company propose
within this year if possible, to lay their cable
from the Lands End in Cornwall, to Blanc Sa-
bon, an island in the Straits of Belle Isle, at one
of the entrances of the Gulf st. Lawrence, ani
little to the north of Newfoundland. shor
wire, to be laid by separate company, takes
the cable in from Blanc Sablon to the island O
Anticosti, where it meets lines already open
communicating with Quebec, Montreal, and, in
deed, all parts of Canada. Another short lint
from Anticosti will be submerged to Cape Bre
ton, where it will join the network of line'
which communicates with Halifax, Nova Scotia
Boston, New York, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05
CeIebration of the 4th.

Going to press on Tuesday it Is impossible Tor
no 70 Give q full and detailed account of the Gel
ebration Yesterday, which surpassed anything OF
the kind ever before witnessed in Staunton.-
The military display was the chief attraction
The battalion was formed at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
on Beverly Street, the Continental Morgan
Guard, of Winchester, Capt. Washington, on the
RIGHT. Next came the Mountain Guard Oh
sDriup Hill, Capt. Bushoug then the west Au-
susta Guard, Capt. Baylor, then the olnceis u
Militia. and the Monticello Guard, OF Oharlottes-
vile, Capt. Mallory, on the extreme lel' Vi 'n'
bettalion. All these companies made q manu-
some appearance. The column, unosr 'ne
oo,,,r,and of Gen. Hartman, assisted by Colonies
1roCnne Terrell and Crawford, on horseback,
and marched through the principal streets OF the
town. the several Bands discoursins line military
mpsic and finally proceeded to the Institution
Grove, where an appropriate address was dehv'
cred by Hugh W. Sheffey, Esq, PREDATORY to the
reading of the Declaration Of independence; alter
which the military and citizens repaired 10 MT
II. J. Gray's grove, where bountliul pic nc
had been spread for the OCCASION After iull
Justice had been done to the eatables the regular
toasts were ann ounced and responded to oy va
rious gentlemen. Brief speeches were made oy
Mai. Washington, Col. Terrill, Gen. Hartman,
Mayor Trout Capt. Harper, John D. lmooden'
ESQ, James Cochran, ESD, Capt. Mallory, Lieut.
Wertembaker and others, in response to senl-
ments.
We regret our inability to gives more extend
ed notice of the celebration, which passed OH SO
much to the satisfaction of oil concerned.
The Charlottesville and Winchester compa-
MES will remain to-day and test their skill as
marksmen for silver medal.
The large room over Taylor u Hoge's store
was fitted up as an armory for the entertainment
of their guests by the West Augusta Gard
Refreshments were constantly on the table, ano
at night the hall was brilliantly illuminated VIII
gas, an admirable arrangement having been tenn
porariy made for the purpose by Messrs. wa
terhouse q BoWes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05

ELoPEMENT ExTRAoRDINARY.-A White Cir
Runs Away aoiM Black Man.-An occurrence
which has given rise to good deal of excite
ment took place few days since in Oxford
township, Chester county, Pa. A young lady
"a white woman respectfully connected) was liv-
ing in farmers family as a domestic. A mu-
latto was employed on the farm as q laboror.-
The TWO became enamored of each other, and
resolved to marry. The party to whom they
applied to perform the ceremony, declined. Be-
fore the marriage was effected the girls parents
were informed of the condition of things. They
were horror stricken and overwhelmed with
shame No time was lost, and every effort wa,
made by them to dissuade the deluded girl tc
forego her purpose. Her brother also remon-
strated with her as only brother can. All eff
forts, however, to induce her to give up her
swarthy lover were unavailing They only made
her cling to him the closer. The matter became
noised about the neighborbood, and disposition
was manifested to lynch the black fellow. This
came to the ears of the infatuated girl She met
the dusky fellow. Their purpose was at once
taken. They determined to elope together, and
did so. They disappeared from the neighbor-
hood about ten days ago, and have not since been
heard FROM 1t is supposed they have gone west
The girls parents are almost ed.-Phil
INQUIRER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05

From KANsAs.-A despatch from Leaven-
worth on the I'd says:-The Constitutional Con-
vention assemblies at Wyancotte on Tuesday
next The Republicans claim majority of 10
but as the certificates will not be issued until the
day of the Convention, its absolute political
character cannot be stated. 1t is understood
that in any event, constitution will be framed
prohibiting slavery, and that an effort will be
made to epgrsft provision excluding negroes
from the State; one prohibiting the incorpora-
ton of banks of issue; and that action will be
taken in reference to the claims of the sufferers
during the past troubles in the Territory. The
proposition to annex Southern Nebraska to the
State is to be considered, and delegates from
Nebraska will be present. The project is thus
far favorably received.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05

SOLDIERS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR-Tbe
Pension Office had upon its rolls on the 30th Of
June, 1868, the names of 253 revolutionary sol.
diers. Of this small remnant of heroes, infor.
nation has been received that during the sue
ceeding half year 46 went to their long account,
leaving, upon the first day of the present year,
2O7 survivors. The ages of some of these sol
diers are stated to have been from 100 to 108
years. Thus is dwinding away the small num-
Der of that gallant band which has come down
to us from former generation, to pass forever
from the earth before this generation shall have
finished its work,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05
Rosin and Coal Gas.

The following letter is Cd subject OF much
inter- st to many citizens of Staunton Inc
writer. Mr.. G. W. Newton, is President OF the
Norfolk Gas Company, and the letter was called
forth by inquiries made of Tazewell Taylor, Esq.,
by DR.. F. T. Stribling. 1t must put to rest all
complaints in this place about the price OF rosin
gas. The people of Norfolk have tried both rosln
and coal gas, and Mr.. Newton says that, to the
consumer, there is no difference between rosin
gas at 81 and coal gas at $4-the price charged
in Norfolk, Winchester, Charlottesville, dSc For
reasons not effectng the consumer the Norloik
Company changed their works from rosln 10
coal. We may add that the Stanton Company
dac;ded in favor of rosin works for the same
reasons. in part, that influenced the Norfolk
Company but we have every assurance that our
works will continue to operate well.
The Gas Company of Norfolk lighted the city
at first with rosin gas. The selection of this gas
was owing to the smaller outlay required for the
machinery necessary for its production, and 10
the superior brillancy claimed for the light over
coal gas The result of many experiments made
by scientific men at the north, upon the relative
values of this and other gases, conceded IN es-
tabishing its greater purity and brllllancy over
coal gas. Without having these experiments
now before me and speaking from recollection
only, the rosn was said to be nearly 100 per
cent. denser than ordinary coal gas; and as the
Illuminating power is in direct proportion tc the
density, one cubic foot of rosin was stated to
give as much light as two of the other gas. The
price per 1000 cubic feet at the north for rosln
gas was generally 81, and we were regulated in
this by other towns which used this gas. We
used the s'Coston" patent for its manufacture
which was successfully working, at the time.
in Springfield and Trenton, and would perhaps
have continued it but for difficulties which dis
played themselves about year after we went
into operation, in the clogging or choking of the
Retorts by residium from the combustion of
the rosin in Them This required the frequent
restoration of the Retorts, and besides being ex.
pensve, rendered the supply of gas uncertain and
variable. This, however, was disadvantage to
the COMPANY and not to the consumer for while
tue price was fixed, it's cost in making was in
creased by this difficulty. haze no doubt that
reference to the bills of consumers aoatt shoe
that qood rosin gas at ST per thousand cubic
feet Is about equal to coal gas at 81, which we
have been charging since the conversion of our
works. My own experience as e consumer OF
| both gases enables me to come to this conclu-
sion.
I have thrown together these few remarks
about the gases and hope they may meet the
points you mentioned to me.
| Yours truly. @. W. NEWTON.
To Ta1awall Taylor ESQ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05

The correspondent of the London Times wri-
ting from Vienna, says:-"Althougb the Aus
TRANS were so completely defeated on the 4tl
inst, that the allies were able to march to Mi.
Ian, you must not believe that the campaign ID
rapidly drawing to close. Before the world
is ten days older, another great battle will be
fought, and it is not unlikely that the fortune oil
war may turn in favor the Austrian army, which
is extremely powerful" ''The appointment Of
Hess to be our commander" writes an officer to
his wife, "would be as good as victory gained,
for all OF us are well aware that he knows how
TO handle great army"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05
University of Virginia.

The Board of Visitors of the University, al
their late meeting, elected Mr.. Lewis NJ. Cole
man, of Hanover, Professor of Latin, in place Of
DR.. Harrison resigned. They also established
new professorship, of physical Geography
and Agricultural Science" and elected Comman'
der N. F. Msury, of the National Observatory
at Washington, to fill it. We learn that diff.
Guilty arose in reference to the privileges here
tofore extended to theological students, and the
matter was laid on the table for consideration
at the next meeting
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05

ELECTION RETURNs.-The official returns o.
the late election have not yet been received
from the delinquent countless but from one o.
them elizabeth City,, the Secretary of the
Commonwealth has received O semi official
statement of the vote, confirming the report
heretofore published. Regarding the figures as
official Letcher's majority would be 5000, with
a reported majority in the four other counties
of 475.
The Governor has issued his proclamation de-
claring the re election of John Randolph Tuck
er, ESQ.,, to the Office of Attorney General. The
number of votes polled for Tucker was 70, 124
and for Walter Preston GA, 366-majority Of
Tucker $3.50; but this is exclusive OF the
Portsmouth returns, which were rejected for In
formality, and does not include the vote OF ter
counties mot returned according to law"
The Governor has also proclaimed the election
OF Oden g. Clay, ESQ.,, to the office of Com.
missioner of Public Works. The vote of the
city of Portsmouth was excluded for the same
reasons which caused its rejection in the case
of the Attorney General. The whole VOTE in.
dependent of Portsmouth, is, for Clay, 1899
with Portsmouth 16506) Treadway 12,467
Kilby 7,369, with Portsmouth $685.; Logan
Lib, scattering %. Whole vote 36,94S, with
Portsmouth 3S,l54) Majority for Clay over
next highest candidate 1902; majority for Clay
over Kilby 1881.
The Portsmouth returns were not made oy
the conductors of election for the county o
Norfolk, and were excluded by the opinion Of
the Attorney General In the county ofNanse
mond "a votes were returned for Col. Clay, and
80 votes were returned for Col. o. G. Clay-the
whole vote, being 1873, was counted by the
Commissioners for Clay. The counties ofSmyth
and Mcdowell have made no returns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05
General Gyulsi, the Austrian commander, has

General Gyulsi, the Austrian commander, has
transmitted bis official account of the battle oil
Magenta, and poor apology it is for his defeat
and the terrible sacrifice of life. The Vienna
correspondent of the London News several weeks
ago said that Gyulai was remarkable for moth
ing, except his highly-polished patent leather
boots, and waxed moustache. 1t is very certain,
however, that the Emperor of Austria had great
confidence in him-and that up to his defeat,
people generally thought there was more about
him than "boots and moustache" And greater
generals than Gyulai have lost great battles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05
Richmond Medical College.

We invite attention to the advertisement Of
the Richmond Medical College, in another COL
umn. 1t will be seen that prize of 800, offered
by DR.. Warren, of N. O., will be awarded to the
member of the next graduating class who shall
present the best Essay on any medical subject
So liberal prize is worthy of special notice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05

PROTECTION TO OUR FLAG.-The English at
Hong Kong are complaining that the American
merchantmen are rapidly monopolizng the carry
ing trade with China while the English nen-of-
war are doing police duty for these successful
interlopers. At the latest dates from that little
colony, seven-eights of the vessels trading in
the port were American, and not single A
lnercan man-of-war was to be found within a
thousand miles. Her Britannia Majesty's war
ships have on several occasions been despatched
in search of pirates who had violated the Amer
lean flag, and also called upon to discharge other
kind offices. In Hong Kong the entire trade of
that colony with Australia, California, and In
dia, was represented in the beginning of May
by the American flag, not single ton of British
shipping loading for either of these countries o.
gainst 2, $50 American tons of American owner
ship for Australia; 1,1s5 for Calcutta, and H.
200 for San Francisco All this American trade
was absolutely dependent upon the cruisers of
her. Britannia Majesty for protection. Of this
state of facts the N. Y. Times says: "Had the
Government of Mr.. Buchanan displayed half as
much energy in fitting out the embassy to China
with proper vessels of war as it expended upon
crushing party rebellions, and suppr essing the
dreadful wrath of petty offce-holders, We should
not now be playing the mendicant to Great
Britain in the very waters from which the en-
terprise of our citizens is doing its best to drive
her commerce."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05
clnainr of the Schools.

Within the last two weeks, the sessions Of the
various schools in this place have been closed
and for the noxt two months our citizens will
miss the many bright faces which have animal
ed and cheered the whole community. Staun-
ton affords unprecedented facilities for female
education, especially, in the number and ehsrac
ter of her institutions, and we hope that all o.
them may begin the next session with comforts
bly, crowded halls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05
European News.

The steamer Arabia brings Liverpool advices
to the 18th ult. The Austrian forces in Lom-
hardy were still in full retreat, and were leaving
the line OF the River Oglio, to take up, as was
supposed, position behind the sMincio. The
French and Sandman troops were in rapid pur-
suit, and were being concentrated for decisive
attack. Another great battle was anticipated
within week, and it was also thought propable
that naval demonstration would be made in the
Adriatic by the French feet. The mobilization
OF the Prussian army and the more hostile atti
tude OF Germany had caused uneasiness both al
London and Paris, and depressed the funds.
Lord Palmerston had completed the formation
OF his Cabinet. 1t includes, in addition to Lord
John Russell, the Hon. W. E. Gladstone, the Ear
of Egn, Richard Golden, Miner Gibson, the
Earl of Granville, Lord Campbell, and other
strong names. Parliament had adjourned over
to the 2lst, to which the explanation of the pol
ICY OF the new Ministry was postponed.
The Austrians report fight between Gen
Urban and Garibaldi at Castinodolo. The latter
had four thousand troops and four cannon, but
was repulsed.
The French feet in the Adriatic has received
powerful reinforcements, and it was expected
that Decentralization would soon take place be-
tween Venice and Trieste. The first detachment
of the siege fotilla had left Toulon for the Adri-
attic.
Additional Austrians troops were moving to-
wards Italy, and the French Emperor demands
an additional force of 100000 men to besiege
fortresses.
| Count Klapka has issued q proclamation to the
Hungarian soldiers in the Austrian army. A
Polish legion is forming in Italy in aid of the
Hungarians Kossuth had passed through France
for Italy.
| LATRsT-The Vanderbillarrived at New York
on Sunday, the 8rd, with Liverpool advices to
the 22nd ult. The following items of news have
been forwarded by telegraph:
! No more battles had been fought.
! Mantua was besieged by the Allies.
The Austrians had issued at Mantua forced
paper currency to the amount of 95 100000.
! Victor Emanuel had officially announced that
he would not consent to the annexation of any
part of the Roman States to Sardinia.
The Austrian head quarters had been re.
moved to Villafrancs.
| The Austrians had abandoned Leonato Cas-
tiglone and Montecbari, which positions they
had recently occupied with great force and
strongly fortified.
| Napoleon left Brescia on the goth of June, for
the purpose of advancing upon the Austrians.
] Kossuth had embarked at Marselles for Ge-
noa.
Many more Italian cities had pronounced for
the national cause.
| Garibaldi marched on the Goth from Salo, to-
ward Desenzas, but was repulsed by the Aus
TRANS. He has now pushed his outposts to
Belladore, in the direction of Bordio, which was
occupied by the Austrians.
| Victor Emanuel had refused the Dictator.
ship, offered him by Bologna.
| Official Austrian accounts state the losses at
Magenta thus :69 officers and 1902 soldiers
killed 2ls officers and 41S0 soldiers wounded,
and 1000 missing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05
AN Array AT REsr.-The Albany Ebenin.

AN ARMY AT KEsT.-Ihe AI0any E0sHan9
Journal remarks that
sThere is one army which will never quit TIA.
". 1t sleeps on its arms in an eternal bivouac
New recruits join at an average of thousand q
day. They are picked men, the bravest in bot
armies-the foremost in every battle. In TWEEN.
ty-seven days Italy has been strewn with TWEEN
seven thousand corpses-tbe poor fellows who
sought an epaulet, and found grave. A thou
sand fell in the various early skirmishes. A
thousand marked the invasion of Garibaldi.-
Nine hundred French and Sardinans persisted al
Motebello. Two thousand Austrians persisted
on the same field. Two hundred Zouaves were
killed at Palestro. As many Sardiniaus died
with them. Four hundred Austrians were
drowned in the canal. More than twenty thou
sand must have fallen in the actions at Butfalors
and Magenta"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05

THE Pope PRIsoNER-The New York Her.
aid says that the head OF the Roman Catholic
Church is virtually prisoner at Rome, and the
Roman Catholic organ of New York, in an arti-
Gle supposed to be from the pen of Archbishop
Hughes, has an intimation to the same effect
The Pope, it is said, has expressed wish to go
to Austria, but the French General in Rome has
in polite manner, interposed objections which
the sovereign pontiff perceived to be insupera-
Bile.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05

Some States of the German Confederation,
having manifested disposition to rush into the
Italian war, on the side Of Austria, the Emperor
of Russia has issued circular in which he says
to them, in substance, "hsnds off" His desire
is to confne the war to it's present limits, and be
will not permit the little German incendiaries to
kindle fame in other parts Of Europe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-05

Metternich, the old Austrian Minister. so fa
nous in the time OF the first Napoleon, dies just
as the new Napoleon is knocking to pieces all
the plans and policy which hespent the best days
of his life in forming People have almost for.
gotten that in the disturbances of 1S4S he fled to
England, remaining there until 1851, and return
ing only when the reaction had placed the roy
alties OF Europe in the fullest possession Of pow.
er. His Fittings" are now done-he will make
mn moro