Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16

to have the direct authorization Of Congress for
any exclusive act looking to formal recogni-
tion Of the independence of Cuba. In the mean
time the Spanish minister says he has advices
from Havana to the effect that the secret of the
late inactivity of the Cuban insurgents is at
tributed to their lack of arms and ammunition.
Except they can be furnished with new sup
ply it is the opinion of the Spanish officers that
they will be forced to sue for terms The opera
tons against the Cubans are to be pushed for
ward with more vigor as the winter sets in.
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THEY Won't Go TO THE South. The New
York Journal of Commerce complains that
Radical Congressman are perfectly willing to
cross the continent, travel through New Eug-
land, voyage to San Domingo, or go to the ut
termost parts of the earth at public expense,
but they will not visit the South where they
would see with their own eyes how little they
know ofthe people and the public sentiment
there. The Journal predicates it's complaint
upon the recent refusal of the subcommittee
on elections to 60 to South Carolina and in
vestigate certain elections .s @aot
The papers continue to publish stories con-
corning the reported marriage, now said to be
near at hand, of Mrs. Mary Lincoln, widow of
the deceased President, to Count Schneider
buntzen, grand chamberlain to the Grand Duke
of Baden. It is not known how much truth
there is in the report. Mrs. Lincoln is yet in
Germany. 1t was represented, but few days
ago, that Mrs L. was living in the strictest re-
tirement, and in the deepest grief. The "mar-
riage" report can hardly be credited.
An informal report was made to the Presby-
terian Assemblies at Pittsburg, on Thursday
last by the Joint Committee on Reunion, sta
ting that they had agreed on all legal points
and would recommend the appointment of a
joint committee to complete the details of re-
construction, the United Assembly to meet for
the first session at Philadelphia in May next.
Burglars got into the house of Mr.. Kelly,
in Masonville, N. j., Wednesday last, tied
him and family, and proceeded to ransack the
premises. He soon got loose and went out fol
help; and, returning, saw some one crawling
out OF window whom he shot and dangerous
ly wounded. The person proved to be his wife.
Major General John E. Wool died at hii
residence in Troy, New York, on Wedncs
day, the 10th inst, aged eighty-six years.
There were present at his bedside his family
ex-Congressman John A. Griswold, and the
General colored servant James, who had been
with him over forty wears
The business on the Pacific railroads contin-
ues to increase The receipts of the Contra
Pacific road for October amounted to 1922, 600
coin. The emigrant trains are we'll filed anc
| the number of passengers westward is dea biz
that of those travelling eastward.
The Pope, it is said does not wish the ecu
mencial Council to discuss the question of in
fallibiity unless it is likely TO be supported b!
an overwhelming majority. Otherwise, it's dis
cussion would only weaken his authority.
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The Empress Eugene has purchased tn
ground adjoining Mount David, where it is sup
posed the Virgin Mary was buried
Ex-Secretaryi Robert j. Walker died il
Washington city on Thursday last,
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