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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

ROBERT G. SCOTT, EsQ.-This lion Of
the Democratic party startled the late Con-
yention several times by his loud and lusty
roaring. The gentleman style Of oratory
is decidedly energetic. Crashing his teeth
and foaming at the mouth, he apparently
works himself into paroxism OF buster,
and gives vent to volume Of 'noise and
confusion which can only be represented
by the combined forces of "drums, blunder-
buses, guns and thunder" The Richmond
Examiner once illustrated the speech of a
gesticulatng orator by series of wood-cuts
exhibiting the various postares Of the speak
er. If the Editor of that paper reports cor
reclly the efforts of Mr.. SCoTT before the
Democratic State Convention, his readers
may look out for huge and bowling bison,
with expanded nostnls and upli!led hoof;
beneath which will be written that express
sive couplet Of the comic song:
ode biz black bull come down de meadow,
He shake his tail, he shake de rbaer."
Mr.. SCOTT is confessedly a strong man but
his talents are lost sight Of amid the thur
ders of his own vociferation and the tenn
pest Of his seeming fury. We forgot to lis
ten to his language, while contemplating the
contortions of his countenance; the eyes are
open, but the ear is stunned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

SAM Slick AND joan BULL.-San Slick says,
writing from England :-"Arter all, they han't
got no lndgn curu here; they can't raise it, nor
punkin pies, nor ounces, nor peanuts, nor silk
worms. cor nolhn.' Then as 10 their iarmn'-
lord only louk at five great elephant oolin' beasts
in ono plough, with one great lummakin' fellow to
hold the handle, and another 10 carry the whip,
and boy to lead, whose boos have more iron in
'em than the horses hulfs have. all crawin' as if
they was 4 goin' to funeral. What sort OF a way
is that to do work 1t mikes me mad to look at
'em. Ifthere is any aflhly clumsy fashion of do
in thing, that's the way they are always sure 10
get here. They benighted, obstinate, bull
headed people, the English that's fact, and they
always was"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
CANDIDATES. FOR TIE LEGss1ATuRH.

o. We are authorized to announces Hugh W.
Sheirey. Esq, candidate TO represent ;ne Gel
ties of Augu-.a s-;isOcKbrdse in the Senate of Va.
by- We are authorized TO announce John l.. Pey-
ton, Esq, Candidate to represent the County of
Augusta part in the next House OF Delegates of Yir
GINA.
Gc;- We are authorized to announce Mai. James
Walker, as a Candidate to represent the County of
Augusta, in pact, in the House of Delegates of Vr
ainia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

GS- JOHN LErcuER, Esq of Lexington
deceived the nomination Of the District Con-
|ention which was held here on Thursday
md Friday last, as the Democratic candl-
late for Congress from this district,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

MURDERED 81 HER l.oyER The Warsaw CID
Janrnal mentions a case of aggravated murder in
hIcDunough cauniy. a few days since. young
man was paying hs addresses 10 young Iady,anl
had heen engaged to her. hut was discarded. tie
went 10 her residence, 10 etec: reconciliation, but
was unsuccessful, and he stabbed her to the heart.
The mscreant was pursued to within six niles OF
Warsaw, bu, escaped,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

CuBA-The following is an extract Of a letter
from gentleman in New York, whose corraspon-
dence in England is from the most respectable and
well informed sources. lie says:
81 have letter by the last British steamer
which slaes that Spain, France, and England are
negotiating Treaty respecting the guaranty of
Cuba. The conditions are that Cuba shall have a
Local LegiSlation-a representation in She Cortes
at Aadfid-and that provisions shall be made for
the gradual abolition Of Slavery in the Island.
consider The information very reliable"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

&g. A stress of other matter prevents
our answering the questions propounded by
the Rockingham Register, this week. We
will reply when we have more time and
space, and may also propose few que
nes to be answered by the Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
The Convention then adjourned sine die.

The MYSTERY UNRAyAILLED.-Our readers
cannot have forgotten the elegant, highly instruct
i've, and very racy epsIles which were lately pub
ished in batch and which were written by Ger
tain prominent politicians Of the Democratic and
Free soil school 10 Mr.. Donaldson and Mr..
Greer as also the very piqnant letters of these en-
nent politicians and wire workers to each other.
touching she subject of The Democratic nomination
of candidate for the next Presidential term. The
publication Of these letters created no little degree
OF establishment throughout the country, and prob
ably no class Of readers partook more largely Of
this emotion than the writer's of The letters them
selves. The Washington Union. and other Dem
ocralic journals, if oar memory us, expressed
doubts as 10 lie authenticity of the correspondence,
and endeavored 10 show that the whole affair was
simply hoax. 1t now appears, however, from n
letter from Mr.. Greer to The editor Of the \. Y
Herald, tina: the whole correspondence was cenu.
inc and that Mr.. q. sadly annoyed and great
Iy amazed as seeing the letters in the Herald
when, as he erronenusly supposed them snngy
slowed away in his carpet bag. He thus accounts
for their seeing the light through the columns Of
the Herald
81 came here at the request Of the Hon. G.. Fl.
Donaldson in the earlier part Of June, Tor The pnr-
pose of attending 10 certain matters set forth in the
published letters. After Mr.. DonaIlson's depart
ure for Texas was induced IL show the correspon-
dence to a member of the Democratic General
Committee Of this city. Some few days after This
the letters were distracted from my valise, and
package similar in size and appearance was subst-
tuied. had. Of course, no suspicion that this was
dime, and was greatly surprised, On opening the
Herald Of this morning, 10 see that the whole Of
this correspondence WAS published"
That the correspondence was surrep'iti0usIy land
therefore dishonorably obtained, we have now no
doubt but we imagine it will puzzle even as as
tule gentleman as Mr.. Greer appears 10 be. 10
farrett out the means by which it reached the hands
of the editor of the Herald. He announces his de-
termination, however, not only 10 accomplish this
task, but to present the Herald and all other pa
pers giving publicity 10 the correspondence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

Lynch Law IN GaAYsos.-On the 18th inst.
the Vieiance COMMITTEE of the county Of GraySon.
in this State, arrested man named John C0rnutt
Ga friend and follower Of Bacon. the Ohio Addition
isl. )and after examining the evidences against him,
required him to renounce his abolition sentiments.
This, Cornult refused 10 do; therenpon he was
stripped tied to tree, and whipped. Alter recaiv-
ing dozen stripes, he caved in, aud promised not
only TO recant, but to sell his property in the coun-
ly Consisting Of land and negroes) and leave the
Stale Great excitement prevailed throughout the
country, and The Wythevie Republican, Of the
2Olh inst. states that the Vigilance Committee OF
Grayson, were in hot pursuit.! Of other obnoxious
PERSONS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

O. The examination of the parties Concerned 10
the late negro outrage in PennsyIvana, was com.
menccd at Lancaster, TUESDAY. an ao'e array OF
legal talent has been engaged on o''h sides, and
he greatest excitement Fff'aS a'h'hg me people,
Ia learn what will be tie baase OF the aiiif. The
attorney fJr the prosernli"n IN hrs "pchlng speech,
took siforg grounds il iAvof Of lndicing the pfso-
mars for treason.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
THE WIDow OF ALEXANDER HAMILroN.

TIE WIDOW OF ALEXANDER HA,uLToN.---
Extract from letter dated New York. August
22d, 1851. I'VE sometimes speak of Mrs. X, as
a very remarkable woman Of her age, al 81. She
is not more 81 than the widow Of Alexander Ham
ilton, our first Secretary Of The Treasury under
Washington. She is now ninety four gears Of
age. and is in fine health and spirits. On my re-
turn from Fort Lee .o-day,i received letter from
her, containing request that | would call and see
her. The letter was written in as clear and steady
a hand as if she were not more than fifty. re-
ce!ved several letters from her last winter, dated
at Washington, written in the same way. This
letter was dated Aug. 9th, 1851. She was TO he
found, she informed me. at Dir. Schsyler's, in
light street, in this city. called this afternoon
to see her. and think OF my surprise in finding that
she had taken The cars for Connecticut only an
hour beiofe She told me in her last interview,
lha, her husband wrote Tie outline of his papers
in ''The Federalism on board Of one Of lie North
River shops. while on his way to Albany, jour
ney Cor rather a voysge) that, in those days, usu
ally occupied a week and that public business SO
filled up his time, that he compelled TO do
much Of his studying and wiring while travelling.
Many persins are under he impression that the
widow OF General Hamilton is not living, misak-
ing her for a lady whose death, at very advanc-
ed age, was announced during the past year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

Of Wild Pigeons have been remarkably numer-
Gus in The region " pnrls5urg. New York, this
season. The rous, of the birds is in forest, sme
six milrs long and TWO wide, each tree containing
from twenty To eighiy rests. C'nrani's ofpig-
eun caichrrs went uai from lbs Stale, aid they
with others. have sent more than ,Iie million eight
hundred thousand birds 10 lie city markets. Sew
on hundred hGshrlS 81 grain were i'd ort 10 'lem
in hanirg I!aus have teen made "i l@.o al one
time 'The noise made by the birds al their en-
p. .onmcnt was so great that persons could moi con-
vorse five yards apart They disappeared on The
IN of July. taking their flight over The fnres's
nnr,b ,f VpTnnont. towards Maine. The flight d.
YER pIa;ishnrg continued for several days, and the
nour binds suffered from the guns of he cruel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
SYDNEY S. BAXTER, Ct Richmond,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

~. Mr.. Isaiah Toy, tf Slrfg Grove, BurIing7
ton cunnty, raised upon his farm. and eshIbiltd
las, week, melon weighing upwards Of one hun
dred pounds. believed ~ be The largest enc ews
raised in New Jersey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
SAMUEL WATTS, Ct Norfolk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
WING STATET TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR.

GEORGE W. sU8TMBRs, Of Eauawha
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

The Convention met al 8 o'clock, and was ad-
dressed by Henry P. Irving, Of Richmond Eaton
Stanard, OF Celpeper Jno. Ii. Gi!mer, of ilenrcp;
Luther q. Carriugtor, OF Loudoun;; b. II. Shack
lelord, Of Fauquier, and Thomas Wood, ei Able
marie.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-11
A FAMILY BOOK.

Anrny's CycLopedia Of Domestic Medicine. suo.-s6O
pages.-TVih Wood Eagravings, dc.
TENHIS work contains a very large amount of highly
Il valuable and practical information, arranged in
ing. presents concise yet clear view of the nature
predisposing pemontory signs and distinguish
ing symptoms of Disease, and the nature uses proper
doses and effects Of Medicines 1t gives directions con-
corning Diet, Air, Clothing, Bathing, Exercise, and
other things connected with the OF health
Nursery the preparation and Drink for the Sick
the application of Lecches, Blisers ,Pouces Draughts
Plase:s, &C.. to produce the best effect with the
least Inconvenience and suffering TO The patient and
such other information will tend mitigate the suf
erings of the sick-room For sale by -
.- H. d. TURNNR, N. C. Bookstore
Raleigh, August 18Th, 1851. 30
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-11
LEATHER FOR FALL TRADE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

ME respectfully announce to friends and the
w trade generally, that we have determined to spare
efforts part to give Petersburg Leather and
receiving from the importers and manufacturers of the
Northern Cities of the largest and hest selected
stocks have known in this market and pledg
ourselves sell goods low any South of New
York, and many articles low, if lower than they
to be had, there, have in full opera
lion a large and well arranged Tanncry, from which
shall be receiving Leather regularly.
We have also Brogans of our own manufacture which
warrant superior article.
Also, Shoemakers' Tools and Lasts, together with
many other articles usually found in similar establish
ments all of which will be sold in accordance with the
above statements and the only way prove this is
for purchasers and examine for themselves and
we shall be content to abide the result
F. A. & r. H. FORD,
No. 81, Old Street,
opposite B. P. Harrson's Saddlery.
Petersburg, August Is, 1851. s3-H =
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-11
HORSE DOCTORING.

INHE Subscriber takes occasion inform the public
Il that he has been engaged for thirty-two years
in treating the diseases incident Horses and that out
OF four hundred and twenty-five cases. he has lost but
tweny-seven. The Subscriber has written out a small
book upon the SUBJECT of such diseases horses are
liable to- with directions to the best mode of trearip
these diseases. The price of this work is follows:
One copy, so
club of seven, % 90
club of ten, SO
club o. twenty-one, 90
A club Of thirty, Is 90
And so on in proportion. The subscriber CONSENT
ed to make this publication the request of many
friends His remedies for diseases in that noble ANIMAL
the Horse, speak for themselves.
Those DESTROYS to obtain a copy or copies of this
work, will please address the subscriber postpaid at
Raleigh. Wake Co., N. G. HARDY HORTON.
sept IO, 1881. SS5-6tw.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-11
JOSEPH WoLrERING,
Manufacturcr ANA Deaierr in the fol-

TO- EN..I-f3 .9- az s=s1AeF 81
il lowing Articles, Raleigh, Nc. :. ssl -
.GTOVES. tin Iron and copper wares euns and pls-
AOols of all sorts powder, shot, caps powder TASKS
cutlery, the celebrated Pine India steel razors mortce
locks, with white mineral knobs from 80 -,
improved rim locks, ew Haven locks carpenters rim
lock, sliding door lock- peoples lock, best furniture
lock dead Jock novelty lock with mineral knobs, min
eral locks with Japan mounting, mortice locks with
rural locks with white mineral knobs, plate locks
smoke house locks, mortice closet locks with brass
fronS chest locks horse flushed padlocks,
hne dropped Japan pAdOcks patent dropped pad
lock- rim drop atches, Bowin's night latch, improved
bow latehes cupboard lock atches, porcelain knobs.
the best in this City State, mineral door knobs
screw, mahogany, and pearl white door knobs mineral
drawer knobs, furniture knobs pearl white bellpulls
axle puleys Blakessid pulIeys, wardrobe hooks fam
cy coat and hat hooks, window springs rim bank shut
ter hinges A. C. Panet's window butts Ciarke's butt
hinges and superior cast butt hinges curtain pins and
handles, coffee mills, candle Sticks dog collars and
chains, cloth. shoe. and horse brushes. rll .--
smiths Tools.
ALSO, nails. screws, scyfhe-blades, sheep-shears
brass lamps hand-bells trace chains, grubbing hoes
pyers, spades, shoves hoes. androns,
pans, vices pumps, Bucks patent improved cooking
sove and IN short every thing needed by farmers and
mechanics in the hardware line. 'S
ALSO, a full supply of CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS,
tent leather hub bands power loom lace, enamelied
canvass, figured maroon. damask Alpaca extra fine
brio, and fringe On hand also, full supply Of CAR
Sinoke -house, Jail, and Bank Locks made TO order,
warranted not to be picked broken give salts
faction
The subscriber is also prepared to execute any an1 all
work in iron, Steel brass copper &c Guns and pistols
made 10 order Also, straners for Turpentne Distl-
leries. ...
All orders executed promptly and in the best man.
If the subscriber does not sell low er than any
body ese and do good work at fair prices, then he will
give it up I'D = s-..l
Encourage home Industry. Now is the time. Call
on the subscriber at Raleigh, Wake County North Car
- - JOSEPH WoLTER1Ne..
| Raleigh, Sept. IL. 1851. s.-l 9O-ly.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-11
1851.
FALL ST O C K

CARPET BAGS, &c.
WE HAVE received. per Sch'r Rainbow and VIC
w tory, large portion of Fall Stock OF Boots,
Shoes, Brogans, Trunks Carpet Bags and Valices
chased directly from the manufacturers of the East since
the reduction of prices early in the
We also expect to make constant additions by every
arrival for the next ten days, which will render
of the most complete and commanding
offered in this market.
We particularly ask an examination from merchants,
railroad contractors aud others, buying by the quantity
have made large bases expressly for the whole
sale trade, which selected with great and
bought mostly for cash. We all those who will
avor with CALL that will sell cheap similar
goods can be bought in any of the Northern cities.
w. r. JOHNSON g. Co.,
End door below Paul s. McIwane,
Sycamore ST., Petersburg, Va.
Petersburg, Sept. 8, 1851. Slim.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-11
State of North Carolina, Martin Co.

State of North Carolina, Martin Co.
IN EQUITY.
Ilmsthy W. Ward and others, John P. Turner and
others.
No MT Ed. G. Hammond Sir-You are hereby M.
= TIM that shall attend at my Office in William
toh on Thursday the goth day of November next for the
OF taking testimony in the above named cause
making up your account Executor tn the estate
OF william W. Ward, decd. at which time and place
further notified that in you fail to attend on the 2o,b
November as aforesaid shall proceed at the end of
hy Gays thereafter, to make said account absolute
WItneSs' Z: Hassel, Clerk and Master of our said
0qs OF Equity at Office this the 1st day of September
C. B. HASSELL, C. ME-.
september 10. [Pr. adv. s. 81 l-2l ssl-6w
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-11
NOTICE.

IINHE Subscriber is authorized sell valuable tract
of Land lying in the upper end of Halifax County
North Carolina, in the neghborhood Of BriRkeyvIle
adjoining the lands of the late VIM H. Thomas, Joseph
cent surveys it being the residence of the late Colonel
Rhesea Read There is good aid convenient dwelling
House on the tract with little repairs with other
out houses, and never failing Spring of good water
as near as could be desired deem it TO
say anything with regard to the quality the Land (onv
think it equal to any the neighborhood Landsl AZ
person would purchase without viewing. great bar.
gain can be made In whole or any part. Any person
wishing to purchase can find In the neghborhood of
the land. - -
WILL. BRINKLEY.
Brinkleyville, Halifax. Aug, l6, ls sI-tIDee..
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-11
SALE IN WARRENTON.

an Fr;dav the nth of October shall ofier q. pun
" lie Auction, on the premises gu NO. N e. on
Rh;ch now reside containing % Acres OF LAND
IT, nr~sIl;nc House large and imposing structure
containing Eight Rooms. cesla,i sSs V;Iaos inst on
.h n;nacIe of a gentle HILL from which there ls graz
nal and regular declvity on every side. Inc SPacu
81 adorned with its tall specimens OF native YAK anu
49,, ;ts green velvety surface and its graveIeo
IL aiunost seems invite the passer-by 10 walk IN
md make himself at home The Orchard, stocked Win
bont one hundred fruit of different
Peaches Pears, Cherries Damsons, @c;;.s d 10y
G. Tovn Lot to contain. And the Water, (whlch
niev and cooy reposes 60 feet under ground and Is
overcSl bv good house, in end of which ID Bath
Room is we'll calculated to etice any one to hard-drlnk-
-; rybo ia ACQUAINTED with its delicious qualities.
a neat and convenient Office, containing two Rooms
and chimney, is on the premises together with not
house and all necessary out houses The Carnage mousse
Granary and Stables are very commoolous anu "eA IL
ranged.
Acres which also for SALE More than half OF this Is
woodland. part of this is in good arabic condition,
and mart is used as Pasture On this there is good
supply of grass and never-failing branch of water
AT the same time and place will be sold lot Of Ma
hogany Furniture Rosewood Piano, number OF 6eds'
Mattresses Curtains, Carpets, &C.; also good Carnage
new Rockaway and frsrate Wagon, with iron axes
also good Match of Horses-greys-whch are pr
fecy sound an kind in harness, single or douple '
two three excellent Milk Cows ct OF tJ;on r.
Bacon Lard, "and many other articles TOO 'eoio" -
mention
warrenton justly celebrated as one OF Inc m&s
pleasant and desirable places OF residence IN ,ne '
either for those who are seeking permanent home, or
for those who seek safe and agreeable Summer resort
The salubnty of its climate-the wealth. anu
enterprise of its czens-ts Church faoiltes-ts nou,
ishing Schools-its proximity to Shocco anu Ione
SPRINGS and to another mineral spring only three miles
distant-and the certainty of the Reconstruction OF the
Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road, which is now hxed
facial these constitute array of recommendation
for VILLAGE against which but lie" places "ouu ~
ture to enter into competition
OT TERMS OF THE SALE. For all sums under ten
dollars Cash will be required For other purchases SIX
months credit with Bond and securty-interest from
date. :. l. WAioOS
w.rranton N C. Sent IT. 1851. SS6-wtd.