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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

SALIENT. j. f. Logan sold last week to
John H. Leckie the storehouse on Frederick ST.
next to the residence of John B. Hoge, for the
sum of 50, 500-equivalent to cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

On the farm OF Mr.. John Crawn, near Mt
Crawford, there is a cabbage patch of three acres
containing $4,000 heads. They are contracted
for to be sold in large quantities, chiefly in Bal
timore, Richmond and the public institutions al
Staunton The yield of these three acres will
be about S1OO-Od Commonwealth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

At the commencement Of the State Agricultu-
raj College, r. G. Gillum of Greenville, Angus
ia county, took the Orators Gold Medal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

Parties going on the excursion will have an
opportunity of vsing Elliotts Knob. This is
rare opportunity for cheap travelling and a
pleasant time generally. The children will be
assiduously cared for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

SPECIAL attention is called to the sale Of the
valuable estate of w. w. Donaghe. decd, by
Messrs. Baldwin and Donaghe, executors, on
| the 30th day of August.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

The Staunton Dramatic Association will per-
form Paddy Miles Boy" and other interesting
pieces, in the Town Hall, on next Friday night
Tickets, so cents. Half tickets, Is cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

Tom Bethel, for many years celebrated col
ored hostler of this place, was kicked on Friday
last by horse receiving injuries of such bad
nature that he died on yesterday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15
"Lewis a PuppeS and Mosby Paid Off.

The Montgomery Messenger gives US the re
suit of an interview held with Col. Robert W.
Hughes, the coming man for Radical honors in
Virginia, 10 the way Of Gubernatorial nomi-
nation. It is well known that Senator Lewis
and COL Mosby do not dance with Hughes fd,
dies, and that they stand arrayed distinctly and
squarely, against him. The newspaper press
has occasionally given US glimpses Of the inner
thoughts, outwardly expressed, BY both Mostly
and Lewis as to Hughes. Now, for the first
time, the scene shifts, and We have Hughes ON
the boards and the mild-mannered South
Wester cuts throat with the vim Of an out
law. He has very poor opinion of Mosby,
and says that as Grant did not want to be in
his debt, paid him an equivalent for his sup
port last year, and the future would prove the
balance sheet struck and receipts passed J.
That's tolerably curt, and dispatches Mosby
with stroke Of the pen.
Senator Lewis is disposed of even more sac
rilegiousy. Col. Hughes says he is merely a
puppet, and that the President will hereafter
act in harmony with the body of the Rspubl-
can party.
Truly in the midst of life particularly polit-
ical life-we stand at deaths door. What is to
become of the Lewis partyin Virginia if Hughes
should be nominated? We need not ask the
question as to the Mosby party, for we reckon
that party can be counted on ones fingers J.
The Montgomery Messenger says:
Upon returning from the East few days
ago we met with Colonel Robert w. Hughes,
whom we found as courteous and affsble as
usual. Finding him ready to express himself
freely aud frankly upon political matters We
very cheerfully entered into the political move
ments of the day, and talked Of probable Issues.
He did not regard the Mosby aud Lewis fac
tons as at all dangerous to the peace and una
nimity Of the Republican party of the State
Mosby had served the party in the Grant cam
paign, and as Grant did not want to be in his
debt. had paid him an equivalent, and the fu-
ture would prove the balance sheet struck and
receipts passed. AS to Lewis, he was merely
a puppet in the hands Of his son-in-law, Amber
Smith. The President understands now the
issues, and will be found acting in harmony
with the great body of the Republican party Of
the State"
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MU7'7'IeG.

On the Bird inst, by the Rev. j. W. Wolfe,
Mr.. JOHN GREGORY and Miss CATHARINE HUP-
MAN-both of Augusta
At residence of brides parents, in Staunton
on July 9th by Rev. VIM. A. Harris, Capt. w.
j. WASH, of c. & O. r. r., to Miss KATE A.,
daughter of Prof. A. j. Turner
On the 9Th, by Rev. S. s. Roszell, D. D., Mr.
VANCE BRADFORD to Miss ADA, daughter Of
W. r. Smith, Esq.-all of this city.
On the 22nd inst. at the residence of the brides
father, by Rev. 1. Conder Miss Rebecca A. Fultz
daughter of Christian Fultz, of Rockin CHAM
Co., and Mr.. B. NJ. Switzer, of Augusta Co., Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

The sale of the McCue property will take
place on the 90th day of August. instead of the
LIST, as heretofore advertised.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

The GEM OF THE ToIIET-The world says is
SozopoNT. It renders the teeth pearly white,
gives to the breath fragrant odor, extinguish-
bad and neglected set of teeth. SozoDoNT is so
convenient, and produces a sensation at once so
delightful that it makes it q pleasure to use it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

We call attention to the sale of 1854 acres of
excellent land, on the slst inst, on Middle river
by Alex. Anderson, trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

HUsTINGs' CoURT-JULY TERM-In this
Court list of thirty five deeds were admitted to
record. Anderson Green's application to keep
clearinghouse granted. Charles Levy, of Ham,
burg, Germany, granted citizenship. Rev.
Michael r. Minnich authorized to celebrate the
rites of matrimonv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

j. w. Todd s. Co. want prime wheat and -four,
for which they will pay highest market price.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

rs A good assortment of Picture Frames at
HUNTER & cos, Booksellers, Frames and
Window Cornice made to order.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

DLANh DOOhS-doOStIoI LAY IOOhS cOUI
nails and Memorandum Books-a full stockton
sale by HUNTER s. co.
For the Spectator.
Editor Spectator:
In your last issue notice COM
munication signed "A, Farmer" suggesting to
the farmers of the county to meet next Court.
day. and organize Grange of the Patrons OF
Husbandry," in. order, as he intinates, to con-
troll the forthcoming political elections in this
county.
Now, if I understand land I think do) the
object OF the ORDER "a Farmer" is entirely mis-
taken in his supposition as to its being polti-
cal machine It is as free of politics as the Ma
sons, Odd Fellows, or any other BENEVOLENT or
social order.
The true object is, the elevation of the farmer
and his vocation; the general promotion of the
cause of agriculture by banding together, indi-
vidually and collectively, for protection, in all
that pertains to their calling; they propose to
give material aid to individual farmers, and to
the farmers interest collectively, by bringing
the producer and consumer in direct communi-
cation with each other-thereby discarding what
we call the middle man, and they propose,
further, to relieve the manufacturers ofJarmers
implements and other agricultural necessities Of
the same man. With many other equally wor-
thy features, which / know to be the object OF
the order, | second the call of "a Farmer" for
a meeting at July court
ANoTJER FARMER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

~ The latest popular Novels received by
HUNTER & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

rs Ladies' and Misses Boots, Shoes and
Slippers. Childrens and Infants black and
colored Shoes and Slippers, in endless variety,
at G. T., WETTET'S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

~ 81 SO. G. l.. WELLER has one or two
cartoons left of those extremely low priced Last
ing CATERS. Ladies who have not supplied
themselves, should do SO at once. Price only
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

1878. JULY 1ST 1873.
To all whom it may concernl
My bills are now ready for settlement Per-
sons knowing themselves to be indebted will
confer a lasting favor by calling at once and ex-
changing legal tenders for their accounts.
Remember the Golden Rule" and render the
undersigned happy by an early call.
Very Respectfully,
july1- j. W. NEWTON.
Don't forget to stop at Haines' Tobacco Store
and examine that cheap tobacco.
If you have not enj oyed that great luxury, the
MANILA cigar, go to Bell & Co. and get one.
Cheap Chewing and Smoking Tobacco at
HAINEs Tobacco Store.
BELL & Co. can furnish you any grade of ci-
CARS very cheap for cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

LIST OF PATENTs.-The following patents were
issued from the u. S. Patent Office to citizens of
Virginia, for the week ending June 18th, 1873
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander & Ma
son, solicitors of Patents, Cos Seventh street.
Washington, D. c.
Process of Welding steel to cast iron-J, II.
Smith, Madison Bun Station.
Tobacco CASE. w Stone, Lynchburg.
Barrel Head. W. Taylor, Ashland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

The Mssons, of Greenvile, are fitting up a
new hall
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

Tha Manila cigar is the only Spanish cigar
sold in the city for 10 cents. Try it.
When you need Tobacco, try that which is
selling go cheap at Haines'.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15
L "FH / INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGTNT4.


HOME OFFICE: Petersburg, Va. Local Boards
In the cities of Virginia and West Virginia.
and in Washington, d. G..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

@- Linen Hats for gentlemen and Boys
very cheap, at O. L. WELLER;s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

Hg Gentlemen and Boys Calf, Pegged an,
Sewed Boots, CATERS and Shoes, at
q. l.. WELLER'S
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SDeciGL Notices
NHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-The pop
v ular line for Richmond and all points on
the Chns anaalza 81 Ohio Railroad

HHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-Th pop
~ ular line for Richmond and all points on
the Ches apeake s. Ohio Railroad
RICHMOND, YORK RIVER AND CHESA-
PEAKE RAILROAD LINE.
The magnificent iron steamer, 'SUE'-Capt.
A. G. NICKLE, will leave Pier TO- Light street
wharf foot of Barre street, on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at p. N, stopping
at Richmond 10 a. m. the fol lowing morning.
Passenger Trains leaving Richmond for Balti-
more and all points North, on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays. at p. M, arriving at Bal
timore the following morning
This route from Baltimore offers to the public
an uninterrupted nights rest on the Bay, and
entering the York River at daylight, affords the
passengers beautiful view of the magnificent
scenery on York River; and allowing time to
partake of Breakfast on the steamer before ar
irving at West Point
Passage from Baltimore to Richmond, S. 90 !;
after thirty days tickets will be sold to Baltimore
over this line at the same price of any other line.
Freight received on the days mentioned above,
carefully handled and forwarded with dispatch.
All claims for lost and damaged freight will
be promptly traced and adjusted. Through bills
of Lading and rates guaranteed to all points
south as low as by any other line For further
information apply to r. Foster, General super
intendent, so Light street, Baltimore.
EDW. F. FOLGER,
Gen'l Ticket & Freight Agt, Richmond, Va.
N. FL. HoTcHKIss, Travelling Agent july1O
WTHEL spending my College vacation in
w this beautiful country l am prepared
to furnish the good citizens Of this county, the
Excelsior Map Of the United States.
Over 1900 counties in colors; time they were Or
gained; all the r.. r. and anticipated routes,
&c. Also Pictorial views of the world, charts,
&c. The Excelsior Map is $475 Pictorial
N. N. JURNEY, Agt.
July0-4t StauntOn, Va.
sNOK RENT.-The large STORE-KOOM
Il and SHOE FACTORY, now occupied
BY J. j. Mcmahon, as a Boot and Shoe Store
on Augusta Street, opposite Court house.
july 8-tf Apply to N. b. HENDRY.
TDUMPS.-A large supply of Cucumber
Il Wood Pumps on hand, and for sale as
cheap as any house in the town.
WOODS & GILKESON.
DEFREGERATORS.--The celebrated
L. Iceland Refrigerator, just received
and for sale by WOODS & GlLKESON.
ENTATER COOLERS, various sizes, just
w received and for sale by
WOODS s. GILKESON.
NOR sALE.-An A No: 1. Express wagon
r. and Harness-new and complete. Apply
to lmay27l j. M. HARDY.
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rs GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsT.-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture OF
all kinds send your orders to FL. F. Zimmerman
& Son, 513. 7th street, Washington, D. G. Or
ders tiled promptly and satisfaction guaranteed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

BLANK BooKs-Ledgers, Day Books Jour.
nails and Memorandum Books-a full stockton
sale by HUNTER s. co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

@g- Merchants will find full supply of Pa.
per Bags, Flour Sacks and Wrapping Papers,
at HUNTER & cos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

DUMPS.-A large supply of Cucumber
II Wood Pumps on hand, and for sale as
cheap as any house in the town.
WOODS & GILKESON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

NOR RENT.-The large STORE-KOOM
Il and SHOE FACTORY, now occupied
by j. j. Mcmahon, as a Boot and Shoe Store
on Augusta Street. opposite Court house.
july 8-tf Apply to N. b. HEN DRY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15

Clarkson, neighbor of Zollman, heard dog
howl in the garden and went Immediately to
see what was the matter. A snake had struck it.
The dog gave bawl and dropped dead. The
poison was so penetrating and powerful that
when Clarkson got there and took the dog by the
tail to throw it over the fence, the skin had so
much decayed that it slipped off in his hands J.
Lea. Gazette.
We throw up the sponge There is no hair on
that tail.
Hail of the size of pulletts egg Friday in
Lexington. Capt Paxton says large trees were
twisted off near Fairfield on same day. Thun-
der skeery.-Ler. Gazette
The editor of the Gazette also states that he
has lost his eyeglasses. He had borrowed pair
of magnifying glasses on, when the hail fell
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-07-15
Spalding's Glue Will Eaend your WAYS.

~ Gases MEMS Stitched Brogues-bes
quality, at G. L. WELLER;s
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NTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

CORAL MARBLE CoMPANY-On the 9Th inst
in vacation-Judge Mclaughlin granted char
ter to the 'Coral Marble Company of Va" B.
B. Donaghe, Samuel j. Day. VIM. G. Eskridge
VIM H. Tams, John Echols, 81. M. Bell and
R. H. Catlett Directors who shall manage the
affairs of the Company for the first year. The
purposes of said company are to quarry, work
and sell marble and other stones and minerals :.
Capital stock not less than $4,000 nor more
than ST. 900, 600, in shares of 800 EACH Amount
of real estate, 5000 acres. Place of business to
be in Augusta county.
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Wants.

" ANTED.-A STORE-ROOM with a
W. Back Shop attached, in a good BUSH
ness location. A room with dwelling above
preferred: Apply at
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City papers please copy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-13
gnoer 10 Advertisements.


ANusEMENTs- THIRD PuOe-sth column.
BANNING AND fINANCIAL-SereRh Page-ist column
BANKIN0-HoUsEs AND BASKERs-Seve'sh PG0e-6th col
BoARp AND RooMs-TAird Paoe--4th column.
BUSINESS NoTICRs-Fourth Pdge-Ist column.
CHAsORs FOR BUSINESS MEN-Third Poge-3d column.
CORPORATION NoucEs-Thprd Pdge-3d column
DEETIsTRr-Fhird PGOe-3d column.
DIVIDEND NOIICEs-Strenh Pdgc-6th column.
DRY GOODs-Third P00e-eth column.
EXCuRsIONs-f Pc0e-6th column.
EfSANCIAL-S erenh Page 9Th and eth columns
fuaEITURE-Thtrd Pdce-Gth column
HoRsEs. CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c.-Ihird fa0e-'n
column.
HoTEIs-TAird Td0e--1st column; EURoPEAN-IhaTd
Fagc-2d and sd columns. ,
HOUSES AND FARMS WANTED-Third Page-lst column
lNsTRUCTION-Sirfh Page 80, 4th, ana 5tnI COLUMNS
Law SCHOoIs-Sirh Pd0e-5th column.
LOAN OfFICEs-Third Pd0e-lst column -, a -,
LONDON ADyERrsEMRSTs-Th.rd Pdge-2d ana so COL
umHa. -
MARRR AND SLATE MANTEIS-SecOnd Pd0e-4th column
MARRIAGEs AND DEATHs-FUih Pd0e-6th column.
MIsCEIIASEoUs-lhTd Page 18th column; E'ghh rage
Mrsic1I INsrRrMENTs-Third Pdge-6th column.
NEw mIcATIoNs-StJth Pdge-2d and sd columns
PRoPOs Az Sercuh Pd0e-6th column.
RFAL FsTATE FOR CITY Second PdQe-Stn Column
BROOKLTN-SeoOnd PdOe-6th column; NEW JERSEY
T6tyd PIOc-lst column COUNTRY-Second rage oth
coaan: TAird Pd0e-lst column; AT AucfioN-Ihtrd
Pdge-ist column; To EXcHANGE-ThTd Fdoe-lst
column
SAYS BY AUCTIoS-Sirh Pa0e-5th column.
SAVINGS BANKs-Sercnh Pdgc-6th column. 49,,
SITUATIONS WANTED MALEs--Thtrd PdQe-4th and 5th
columns: FEMALEs-Third Pdge-5th column.
SPECIAL koTICEs-Flfth Pdge-6tn column. 80,
STEAMBOATS, AND RAILRoADs-Seeond Pdge-ith ana ON
columns.
sTEANERs OCEAS--Third Page-1st and I'd columns.
SUMNER RErEEATs-ThIrd Pege-ith column
TE ACHEKs-SiIta PGge-5th column.
10 LIT. BROoRLYS PRoPERTr-Thtrd Pa9e-lst col
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-13
md DOES Mt INTEND TO.p

Gle has MT drawn his back-pay and does MT
"intend TO-" is the most common observation
made by the newspaper organs of the gentle
men whose back pay is in the hands OF the
dsbursing officer of the Senate or House, but
who are reported in THE TRIBUNE list rs hav-
ing drawn it. The snappishness with which
the remark is made and repeated is very sug-
gestve. All these gentlemen know very well,
for it has been told them a hundred times and
the newspapers have repeated it so often that
there is no excuse for ignorance on the SUBJ
ject. that the back pay of each member of the
House and Senate is already drawn, and, except
where it has been coolly pocketed by the member
or conscientiOusly turned back to the Treasurer,
is in the hands of the disbursing officers of
the House and Senate, subject to the mem
ber's order. II is on deposit there; just as
much converted already to the members use
az though it were at his credit in bank. There
is no mistake about this; there can be no
misunderstanding. Everybody knows it who
reads newspapers, and it is not worth while
for the organs Of Congressman to talk any
further nonsense about gentlemen not having
drawn it, and not intending to. There 3 but
one honest way, and that is to formally and
legally turn it back it into the Treasury.
We are quite we'll aware that the subject is
getting to be somewhat hackneyed. The publ
cation of our back pay list has set the Admin
istration journals into something of a commo-
ton, and they are one and all shouting that
" this back pay business is played OUT" " the
"people are tired of hearing about it," and so
forth, and so forth. Well, whether the people
are tired of hearing about it or not, one thing
is very certain: that the Administration Or
gans are tired of it, and very anxious to change
the subject. 1t will not be wise to cease the
agitation of it just yet however. There has
been throughout the country universal disap-
prevail and denunciation of the Grab, and the
popular sentiment has been so unmistakable
that Administration conventions in several
States have been forced to pass resolutions of
censure upon their own party friends for their
action. What is wanted now Is TO keep up
the agitation and drive the salary grabbers to
disgorge or go into retirement. 1t isn't
strange that they cry out against it and say
the subject has been talked to death and it is
time it was dropped. But the people cannot
afford TO drop it yet.
A very common remark of the Administra-
ton press upon the TRIBUNE's list-which
really has caused more squirting than we
anticipated-is that it is full of errors" But
we observe that they fight shy of specifying
them. The list is correct as first printed. A
correspondent led us into error respecting Mr.
John Hill by offering correction. which was
itself incorrect. but otherwise no amendment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-13

has been offered and no error pointed out
Not one of the gentlemen recorded as having
drawn his back pay has come forward with
explanation or denial. Those who have not
vet drawn it from the disbursing officer, who
holds it subject to their order, do not personally
dispute the accuracy of the list, but some OF
their newspaper organs have rushed to the
rescue and averred that they have not drawn
it and do not intend to.
We repeat that all this money has been
drawn ; Is in tho hands of the disbursing OIL
GERS of the House and Senate, and subject to
the order of each member. All the exhibit
tons of indignant virtue which stop at the
assertion that they have not touched it, and
don't purpose to, are shams. There's only one
way, and that is to turn it into the Treasury.
And all you gentlemen who are waiting for
it to elbow over" may rest assured that it
will not be allowed to blow over until the
money has gone into your pockets or back to
the Treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-13
THE VIENNA COMMISSION.

We print this morning an abstract OF the
report of the Special Commission appointed
to investigate the charges of corruption against
Gen. Van Buren, and the rest of the Commits
sioners at the Vienna Exhibition or course
only one conclusion could be expected in
report signed by Mr. Jay and Mr.. McElrath.
For their own justification these gem
tlemen are forced to condemn Gen. Van
Buren,. They recommended his dismissal
and that of the entire Commission at the
very outset of the troubles detailed in this
report, and all their subsequent Investigations
have naturally only confirmed them IN their
original opinion. They certainly make
strong showing against Mr.. Mayer, and the
vehement defense of that officer by the Chief
Commissioner would seem to fasten upon
Gen. Van Buren, certain responsibility for
his acts. But it must always be remem-
bered that this report is an accusation OF
Gen. Van Buren, by sincere and prejudiced
prosecutors rather than the verdict of calm
and impartial judges.
There is nothing in the report to modify
what has before been stated in these columns
in regard to the whole lamentable scandal.
The matter is as yet far from decided. 1t
will doubtless be the subject of full and care
full investigation in Washington this Winter.
The men whose characters have been so
seriously damaged by the summary action of
the State Department cannot be expected to
accept their disgrace without an effort at
rightng themselves before public opinion. 1t
is probable that the fuller light which will be
thrown upon the affair will reflect no especial
credit upon any of the persons prominently
connected with it. 1t will certainly be
difficult to wash out the evidence
of gross improperly on the part OF
Mr.. Mayer. Gen. Van Buren's hot and
angry defense Of him, If it were nothing more
than an heterogeneous and hasty assumption
of a friends quarrel, was in the highest
degree indiscreet and unwise. The action of
the American Legation in advising, and of
the State Department in ordering, the lmme-
date dismissal of the entire Commission,
made the whole scandal more glaringly and
permanently offensive than was required by
the nature Of the case. Every step so far
taken on either side, seems to have been i'll
tnlrn