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conversed freely on all public topics. In re-
ly TO a remark ofthe gentleman referred to,
(and who has authorized us to make this state
ment,) that the Administration presses persist
in asserting that Gen. Harrison lacked cour-
age-that he never actually fought in battle,
&c. &C., Gov. Desha said: ''This, know not
to be the case. was with Gen. Harrison on
the goth of August, 1894: He was then ac-
ting rs aid-de-camp to Gen. Wayne. i saw
him, as l supposed, bearing some dispatches
from Gen. w. He was then exposed to the
briskest fire of the enemy the bullets passing
thick around him, and saw nothing like cow
ardice Interpolation. hgais, often saw him
and was much with him, at the battle of the
Thames was there commanding the left
wing, and there, also, saw nothing like
cowardice or trepidation. At the battle of
Tippecanoe, he proved himself to be brave
man, as all, every one, ought to know" &c.
&C.; and concluded by saying, 81 know Gen.
Harrison to be a good and Jrave man,
.4ier. Gaz.
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The Wings of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky,
Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri and Michi-
gan, will hold a Convention in Nashville on
the Sd Monday in August next.
~ The Wing notices a magnificent gold
Snuff Box (value $500, manufactured by
VIM. Mitchell, esq presented to DR.. A. l..
WARNER, shy his-friends and colleagues the
Medical Professors in Hampden Sydney Col
lege.''
p. III. PORE, late V. B. member of Congress
from the Harrodsburg (Ky.) District, has come
out for Harrison, and has made a most eflec-
tive speech in his favor.
In Illinois, the loco foco Central Committee
lately called State Convention of their party.
They have recently issued an address in which
the Convention has been abandoned-the
month Of June being busy season.
We see by the Pittsburg Advocate of the
9TH instant, that the opponents of the present
Administration have, in convention, nominal
ed HENRY NJ. BRAcKENRIDGE, Esq, well
known as Judge, and a writer of great viva
city and power, to fill the vacancy to be occa-
stoned in the House of Representatives by
the resignation of Mr.. BIDDLE, and WILLIAM
/ w. IRWIN, Esq, now Mayor of Pittsburg, to
represent the same district in the next Con-
gress. The selection is hailed as very jul
dicious one.
The New York Express ofThursday says
''1'he receipts at our Custom-house for the
month Of May, were in amount but one-jourth
Of aojiat they aUere in tie corresponding month
Of 1889. The whole receipts here since jan
uary are less than third Of those Of q similar
period list gear.
More screws Christopher Goodnight
who had been appointed member of the Lo-
cofoco Committee of Vigilance in Hardy Co.
has bid good might to the party, through the
Romney Intelligencer, and says he will 90 to
the polls next November and give his vote
and three cheers for Old Tip. A commune
cation in the Romney Intelligencer also gives
the names Of severel others who decline tine
HONOR on said committee.
II Dreadful Biow.-The editor of the Rich
mond Enquirer announces that he has struci;
s'W. c.. Rives from his subscription ist!'-
Terrible!
tons were adopted at late Wing meeting, at
Middleburg
'Resolved, That the County Of Loudoun
can give Harrison and Tyler majority of
one THOUSAND U0fes atthe approaching election,
and
"Resclved, That 1Ce UiU do it,"
Loudoun county can do it if she ,ciH.
~ The Baltimore American contains an
animated description, occupying several CO
lumns, of the celebration of the opening the
Susquehanna and 1'idewater Canal, connect
ing Baltimore with Pitsburg by a consecutive
line of Improvements. Addresses were de-
livered by John p. Kennedy, DR.. S. Collins
and VIM. Bose of Baltimore, and by Ovid +.
Johnson and Nicholas Biddle of Ponnsylva-
MIA.
The venerable Ex-Governor Desha, of Ken
lucky, who is decided supporter Of the Adj
ministratiCn, and will vote for Mr.. Van Blu
rem as President, was, lately, travelling with
a gentleman from Maryland, on the Ohio, and
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THE RECKLESSNEsS OF PARTY.

The House of Representatives of the Unit
ed States has been called--asi it certainly was
designed by the Constitution to be-the Grand
Inquest of the Nation and if it possesses one
rightfu and peculiar function, more than an
other, it is to keep a strict watch over public
agents, and to guard the public money from
being wasted or plundered. One would sup
pose, therefore, that any suggestion of pecu-
lation or delinquency on the part fan Execu-
tive officer, brought forward in the House of
Representatives by any member thereof, would
meet with instant attention, and unanimous
vote for Its investigation and exposure. Such,
indeed, In the honest and virtuous days of the
Government, was the case. But look at the
sad contrast presented by the conduct of the
p Peoples Representatives at the present day I.
No inquiry INTO acts, however hagitious, Of
public officers, will be permitted by the domi-
nant party in the House of Representatives,
lest, perchance, inquiry into the conduct of its
agents should expose the Executive to censure.
We give the case which occurred in the House
on Friday last, as an example ofthis sacrifice
Of duty at the shrine Of party. On that day,
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THE GEORGIA WING CONVENTION.

Tie Wing Convention Of the State ofGeor-
gia met at Miledgeville on the Istinst. The
Correspondent of the Augusta Chronicle says
.'there are about seventy counties represent
ed in the Convention, which is under the
circumstances, from the late destruction of
bridges, remarkably full Convention, and
may add, without the fear of contradiction,
that it combines more talent than have ever
seen in a deliberative assembly in Georgia.
The Convention was organized by the cleo
ton of Judge Berrien as President, and Mes
srs. Steel and Delony as Secretaries. The
following Electoral Ticket was recommended
by the Convention
d. l.. Clinch, George r. Gilmer, Charles
Dougherty, Joel Crawford, Seaton Grantland,
Andrew Miller of Cass, John w. Campbell,
Ezekiel Wimberly, G. b. Strong, Jno. White
head, VIM. EZzard.
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NOTICE..

'E>HE subscribers having completed their
IL Stock Of Goods, which added to their for
mer stock on hands, comprise large and ge-
neral assortment embracing almost every ar
ticle in demand, and as the times are rather
hard, they are determined to sell low for cash
or to punctual dealers on a short credit.-We
have also added largely to our Stock of GRO
CERES. Also SHAD g. HERRING.
We invite all who stand in need of such ar
ticles to give us call, feeling assured that
the quality of the Goods and the prices cam
not fail to please. Call and see.
]. M. PlTMAN g. SON.
Staunton, June Is, 1910.
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l5 ACRES.

There is quite comfortable BRICK BULL
DING, two stories high, with four rooms,
freplaccs in each-a BRICK DOCTORS
SHOP, also with Il FIREPLACE STORE
HOUSE, KITCHEN, SMOKE-HOUSE,
and other necessary out houses. There is
also an excellent and never falling Well of as
good water as is in the county. A young
ORCHARD Of choice fruit trees is also
on this farm. This property is well situated
for merchant or professional man. The Sit
uation is located in a fine, healthy, and popu-
lated country. There are churches within
miles-9 merchant mills within 5-furnace
and iron works within Soil and paper facto-
ries within 4-2 carding machines within 3
miles within miles-2 tan-yards within
2. and, 3 within miles, &c.
1t Is useless to enumerate any farther the
advantages this situation possesses, as the in
dividual who would wish to purchase ofcourse
viii view it previous to purchasing. This
property can be had for one thousand dollars
c.. w. HARDIN.
Long Glade, P. o. Augusta Co. J
June 4, 1910.
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TRUSTEES SALE
June H..

By virtue of a Trust Deed executed to me
by John Michael, sen. dated the 5th day OF
December 1889, and of record in the Clerks
Office Of the County Court of Augusta, for
purposes in said deed specified, shall on
Saturday, the lth day of July next, at the
house of John Michael, Sen. in Jennings
Gap, in the County of Augusta. sell at pub
lie auction for cash to the highest bidder, the
following property to wit:
One bay Mare, 9 years old, one bay mare
years old, 1 black mare 8 years old, four
horse Wagon, 4 sets of Gear complete,
black Cow, l Mccormick Plough,
Shovel Plough, l Fifth Chain, | Leg
Chain, Crosscut Saw, 3 Telling Axes,
Drawing Knives, 5 Feather Beds, Bed
steads and Furniture, corner Cupboard
and contents, ? large kettles, , Dutch Ov-
ems, 2 skiilets, 8 Pots, Leon and tao
kle, Is Windsor Chairs, Falling-ieai
Table, square do, l Bureau, Two Rife
Guns. and all the Household and Kitchen
furniture and property of every kind and
description whatever belonging to and in
the possession Of said Michael
The right to the property is believed to be
good, but acting as Trustee, l will convey
such title only as is vested i'll me by the deed
aforesaid.
VIM. 3. KAYSER. Trustee.
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great Harrison convention was held at
Westchester, in Pennsylvania, on Monday
last; at which it was estimated there were
from eight to ten thousand people on the
ground, being almost entirely farmers and
working men. Gen. Wayne, son of "Mad
Anthony" under whom Harrison served as
lieutenant, presided and among others Mr..
Profit (the Representative in Congress from
lndiana,) made most powerful and convin-
cling speech, which was listened to with the
greatest attention.
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THE GREAT CELEBRATION.
ON THE TlPPECANoE BATTLE GROUND.
Fifteen Solid Heres IF Men.
Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot.

fyfeen o0fG .1creS " Iuen.
Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 1910.
Presenting that some account of the great
Convention of the 29th ult. on the Tippecanoe
Battle Ground, may be interesting to you,
hasten to give you a faint sketch, such as
have obtained from several intelligent dele
gates now here on their return home.
For several days previous to the 29th every
avenue leading towards the Battle Ground,
was filled with wagons, loaded with delegates,
horsemen, and foot passengers vending their
way to this proud spotfor our American arms
and when all were assembled, such null
tltude has never been beheld in the interior of
the United States-the number cannot with
any approximation to certainty be ascertain
edit is variously guessed at from 100000 to
$4,000, all agree that there were FIFTEEN
ACRES OF MEN; besides, from 5000 to
5000 females, and the encampment might not
inappropriately, be compared to Darius en-
campment preparatory to his descent upon
Greece; and this vast concourse of citizens
spontaneously assembled at season of the
year when the agriculturist has much to do at
home, when all classes are ground down, as
1t were, to powder, by an iron administration!
But such an universal enthusiasm pcrvadcs
this section of country. in favor of Gen. Har-
rison, that nothing could restrain the people
from seizing this occasion to do him honor.
Over this immense meeting Jonathan Nc
Carly, formerly member of Congress from
this State, was chosen President. and six 9TH
er citizens, Vice Presidents-these presided
over the FIFTEEN ACRES, each county having
its separate organization.
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Correspondence of the Commercial Advertiser.

am sorry to inform you of the death of
Capt. Redd, of the army, also, that Colonel
Wells was MORALLY wounded in duel at
San Antonio. 1t appears from verbal intel
ligence that on the approach of the Indians
Capt. II. refused to fight, which brought forth
some remarks from Col. w. whereupon a
challenge was given and accepted. They
fought at the distance of three PAGES with
pistols! Capt. II. was shot in the forehead and
died instantly. Col. w. was shot in the abb
domen, ana when the person left from whom
these particulars are derived, he was still a.
live, but all hopes of his recovery were given
up.
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NOTICE.

Those who wish to know my residence are
informed that | live at this time in the county
of EfIinghan, and State ofIllinols, FIVE miles
Southwest ofthe County seat of said county,
on the National Road. Should any of my old
acquaintance from Augusta County everpass
this way, which have no doubt but they will,
they VIII be pleased to enquire for me, and
give me a call. This much for my friends in
Augusta county, Virginia.
RICHARD JOHN HILL.
Green Grove Efingham county, State Of
Illinois, May 81, 1910.
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P@CSasg s. Gsgs'bssggy.

VE>HE subscribers are empowered by the
Common Council of Staunton to have the
side walks on the principal streets of Staun-
ton paved and curbed. The quantity of pa
wing to be done will be from 1900 TO $500
square yards, and of curbing from 600 to 700
yards, running measure. Persons wishing
to undertake the job will present their propo-
sails to the subscribers on or before the Goth
inst. when the contract will be let out
The workmanship and materials must be OF
the best kind the brick to be laid diagonallv.
DAVID FULFZ,
ROBT. S. BROOKE,
ALIEN. III. II. STUART.
June H.
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E8Es. aS. =. JACKSON

Having located himself in the town of
Greenviile, respectfully offers his professional
services to the citizens of that place and it's
vicinity. His Office is opposite the Store of
Messrs. bightner g. Hardin, where he may
be found at all times when not professionally
engaged.
June 19, 18iO--Gt
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,I'Ks ST. SALE.

RY virtue of deed of trust executed to the
subscriber by James Paine, bearing date
on the LIST day Of September, 1887, and re-
corded in the Clerks Office of the County
Court of Augusta, l shall on Friday the
Sd of July, 1910, in the Town of Waynes-
borough, proceed to sell to the highest bidder
for ready money, the HOUSE AND LOT,
now in the occupancy ofsaid Paine. This lot
lies on main street, III very desirable part OF
the town, and is well improved, having there
on well finished,
Two Story Brick Dwelling,
and all necessary out buildings for the comfort
and convenience Off family.
The title is good, but well convey such
only as is vested in me by the deed aforesaid.
n. MASSIE, Trustee.
Waynesborough, June 4.
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MI. CHM, Representative from Louisiana,
n member of the highest personal character.
asked permission TO offer the following resolu-
ton:
Rcsolred, That the Postmaster General COM
muncate TO this House, without delay, the
time ut which the postmaster ut Baton Rouge
became a defaultcr; the time, number, and IL
mounts of the various drafts which have been
drawn on him, and which he has refused or
neglected to pay, and particularly the amount
now due by said postmaster to the Govern
ment: also, all the communications which
have been written and received In relation to
said defalcation, together with all other cor
respondence which has occurred touching the
removal from Office of said postmaster, and of
the appointment of successor to said officer.
Would it be believed that an inquiry like
this, offered on the responsibility of a Repre-
sentative in his place, would be objected to
not only objected oby singl voice, but cotea
do,on by the friends of the Administration?
The motion being met by technical refusal on
the part of some member, Mr.. G.. moved to
suspend the rules to enable him to offer his
resolution, and, on taking the vote by yeas
and nays, it stood as follows:
YEAS-Mcssrs. Afford, John w. Allen,
Baker, Bell, Blackwell, Bond, Briggs, Brock
way, AnsOn Brown, Sampson III. Butler, Cal
houn, William D. Campbell, Casey, Chnn,
Clark, James Cooper, Crabb, Cranston,
Gushing, Edward Davies, G. Davis, James
Deberry, Dennis, Dillett, Edwards, Evans,
Everett, James Garland, Rice Garland,
Gentry, Gerry, Giddings, Goggin, Goode,
Green, Griffin, Grinnell. Habersham, Hall,
William S. Hastings, Henry, Hoffman,
Hubbard, Hunt, Charles Johnston, Kemp
shall, Lincoln, McCarty, Marvin, Mason,
Morgan, Calvary Morris, Osburne, Peck,
Profit, Randolph, Ridgway, Russell, Salton-
stall, Sergeant, Stanly, Starkweather, Storrs,
Stuart, Talaferro, Waddy Thompson, Till
inghast, Toland, Triplett, Trumbull, Weller,
Edward ID. White, John White, Thomas w.
Williams, Lewis Williams, Joseph l.. Will
Jams, Christopher III. Williams-77.
NAYS-Messrs. Anterior, Banks. Beatty,
Albert G.. Brown, Burke, William o. Butler,
Carr, Chapman, Clifford, Coles, Mark A.
Cooper, VIM. r. Cooper, Craig, Cross, Dana,
John Davis, Dickerson, Doan, Doig, Drom-
goole, Earl, Eastman, Fletcher, Floyd, Ham.
mond, Hand, j. Hastings, Hillen, Holleman,
Hopkins, Howard, Jameson, Cave Johnson,
Nathaniel Jones, keim, Kemble, Kille, Lead
better, Leonard, Lewis, Lowell, Lucas,
Mcclellan, Mckay, Marchand, Miller, New
hard, Parish, Paris, Paynter, Petrikin, Prem
tiss, Reynolds, Ryall, Samuels, Shaw, Albert
Smith, John Smith, Thos. Smith, Steenrod,
lor, Francis Thomas, Philip F. Thomas, Tur-
ney, Jared w. Williams-69.
So the House refused leave for the resolu-
ton to be introduced, (two-thirds of the votes
being required to suspend the rules IN. Int.
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THE TEETH.
-ES. ege. EEUD SDsEe
ID r N IT'S IT.

P RESPECTFULLY tenders his profess
A1sional services to the Citizens of Augusta
County, and the public generally. He takes
pleasure in announcing that he has perma-
nently located himself in Staunton, and will
warrant all operations.
Orders left with Captain McClung, during
his absence on professional business, will be
promptly attended to on his return.
May 81.
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FOR SALE

n NEGRO WOMAN, without any in
cumbrance, who is well acquainted with all
kinds of housework. Apply to the editor of
the Spectator.
June, Is, I840-tf.
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y9arCtsU,

On Thursday the 1lth inst. Mr.. SAMUEL
to Miss MARGARET HAFFNER, al
of Augusta County.
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The following communication, if all its
facts be true, as we presume them to be, pre-
sents a case Of abuse ofpower, directly under
the eye of the President, by one of those func-
tionaries, who, according to the doctrine Of
the party in power, are responsible to him
only for their misdeeds
FROM THE GEORGETOWN ADVOCATE.
Mr.. Editor have heard it rumored that
there is a new Postmaster appointed for this
town, to take effect from the first of June :;
that the person so appointed is not citizen of
this place; that he is a nephew of the late
Postmaster General, of Extra-Globe notorie-
ty, and that he has been thrust upon the peo-
pie noLens volens that he is very little known
to the citizens, great majority of whom know
little of him and care less that he has been
appointed contrary to the wishes Of sMeparty,'
t6'the exclusion of good citizens backed by
strong recommendations; that he has been
holding, or at least receiving pay as clerk in
the General Post Office, and for the last fUe
or sic months incompetent to perform its du-
ties; that the present appointment is mere
sinecure that he will receive the salary and
have the duty performed by deputy. / ask,
sir, if these things can be so? Cannot
Georgetown. with a population of 5000, fur
nsh person competent to perform the duties
of Postmaster Cannot ''ihe party'' furnish
us at least one man from their ranks, cit-
zen, who is capablel ] ask these questions,
and pause for reply A CITIZEN.
GEORGETOWN, May %, 1910.
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Portfolio YAreslsissg .yzes-
chimes s. Horse Es0eceys:

L. ID. BURREL'S Patent.
Tz7HE subscribers continue to manufacture
Il the above Threshing Machines in Staun-
ton, where farmers can be supplied at any
time. These machines are well known in
this county, and are said by those who use
them to be superior to any other machine in
use. We have supplied ourselves with the
best of materials, and will at all times have
machines on hand.
SMITH g. MYERLEY.
The Star Gazette Lexington, will insert
times and charge this office.
June III.
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H. The annual examination in the Staun-
ton Academy will take place on Monday and
Tuesday the Goth and 30th instant. Citizens
generally invited to attend.
lime 49,