Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19
THE I,ATEST NEWS.

On Saturday last, the Southern Historical So
ciety in session at, Montgomery Springs Mont
gonnery Co., Va, was addressed by Admiral
Semnes in defense Of certain points in his career
which bad been vigorously assaled.
At12 O'Clock large audience assembled in the
ballroom to hear the address of Admiral Sem
ms. Gen. Early called the Society to order, and
declared the Society now. in session. and hoped
that all present felt the dignity and Importance
of the occasion Admiral Semnies arose and
said he felt the honor in being the first to address
the Society, and asked leave to submit paper in
vindication of himself n. f..:.... E.I .sss,
He said that the Alabama that he commanded
had been called pirate,. but he said he would
prove that she was a. regular ship of war, COM
missioned by proper authority. The Alabama
had warrants for all she DID, and her course could
bejustifed by precedents furnished by the Uni
ted'States. He made most searching review Of
the whole question, and was listened to with pro-
found attention, ..i 49,
General Early made most interesting address
atthe conclusion of Admiral Semmes,i 1t abound.
ed in good humor, pleasantness and pathos ise.
A Press despatch, dated st. Louis, Aug 10Th,
saysthat Peter Kessler and son were arrested in
Galloway county, Mo-, for stealing mules. The
SON escaped, but the father was convicted and
sentenced to I've years Imprisonment. While
on the way to the depot mob fired in the hack,
killing the sheriff. seriously wounding the attor-
ney-generaE and three others. "a They then. hang
ed the prisoner. and large party have gone off
in search of her son. aei.l 4,,~s3i7 s-5sa.i %
"A despatch dated Michigan city, Aug. 18th,
gives the following account of a desperate en-
counter with convict in Indiana; While Chas
A. Manning, deputy warden of the prison, and
Mr. ST. Johns, president of the board of directors,
were alone in the gqard-room of the prison,
Joseph Simpson, prisoner, armed with coop
er,s broad axe. entered the room and advanced
toward Manning exclaiming 3 !" Damn you, Twill
kill yeu.p. sao - e,,s s-iiie4 'ag fe4 go as.ea
The deputy drew his revolver and ordered the
man to leave the room, at the same time threaten
ing to shoot him if he did not obey. Simpson
continued to advance, springing from side to
side to avoid the pistol, when Mr.. st. Johns seiz-
ed chair and struck him. which, however, fail
ed to prevent his advance Recovering from the
blow the prisoner rushed at the deputy, who fred
a first shot, followed by two others. $50 li'
mastering his failing strength, Simpson threw
the axe with all his force, which narrowly es-
capped the deputy's head, and then fell AS he
fell the deputy fred fourth shot. The second
was fatal, as was afterwards ascertained. Nc
motive for the act is known except that the pri-
soner had once escaped, and had an idea the de-
putty had something to. do with his recapture A
coroner's jury exonerated Manning: 80 ~ g
ode e9 v" THE MARKETS. ''"s' :
STAUNToN.- by Richardson s. Bel
Grocers and Flour Merchants Augusta St.-We
quote -four this week as follows: Family $3.50
extra $7.30a7. 35, Super. Sc. rs Market active al
these prices. Butter 20cts Eggs 15cts Other
produce bringing good prices ;4..,54-e s.,...
RICHMoND-The -four market is devoid ofany
feature of interest. The receipts are light, and
holders still confident of an Improvement in the
market -
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, August 10
The offerings of Cattle, Sheep and Lambs and
Cows and Calves this week were quite large,
though not greater than the demand Cattle sold
at 81 to ST, Sheep 4 to 5tc Lambs so to 81 so.
and Cows and Calves 20 to $45. Market fairly
active. 81 s.sA i.a44.i .s-o,, IS. ...a;3 -
BALTIMORE CATTLE, MARKET, August IA -
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeves at 5 50a$6 IS; generally rated first
quality at 50a$5 so; medi am to good fair quality
at 0OaS4 80; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen g. Cows
at 25a$4 90; inferior and lowest grades of Cat
tie OO0a$0 90 general average of the market to-
day SIS 90; extreme range of prices 3 25a$6 TO-
= lbs -.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.--We quote Sheep at Ala
&c per ID gross. Stock Sheep are in demand al
50a$3 Is per head. Lambs dull at 5Oa$3 7t
per head. Receipts this week 4193 head ~ 80
Hoes Light smooth Hogs continue in best
demand at our highest quotations, viz: 25a$7 sc
per 100 lbs net Receipts this week 1922 head.