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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

ne A down East writer says it is the purpose
Of the Pierce party. if successful to throw all the
we;,rht of the Administration in favor OF making
Mr. Soule of Louisiana, Pierce's successor. Doug
las is in bad odour with Pierce.
nrs. Mr. Neriwether--the Senator for month
from Kenmcky-has called for the amounts OF
money respectively received by Gen. Scott and
Can Pierce. Why did he not also ask for the a
mount of public service rendered by each!
~. Some Of the latest Texas papers ascrbe the
~, of tho story of the massacre of Capt. Marcy
al h;s command to an encounter which portion
oft had with some Indians, resulting; as II was
re renored in the killing Of four of the soldiers.
~. One hundred and fifty persons. died in New
" ,,r;,c the last twelve months of delirlum tre-
io,N ;T6orc were nine murders caused by rum,
nd no,rIy Ten thousand five-day commitments sor
Jrunlenness during the same time.
NJ. The trial Of John Williams, charged with
,be mu,Jor Of Mrs Winston, haS been postponed
until nayt court. the 2nd Monday in September,cn
motion Of the Commonwealth.
NJ. 1yo learn FROM tie Louisville Journal that
a,6 " H. Jnbn J. Cri.tenden is to deliver dis
oio !, lint city on the life and character OF
Henry Clay en- Wednesday, the 29th of SePtem-
her.
rv.cyaupG VIrcIalAv.-This able Wing pa
nor has became dak,, and will render three time:
a. much GOOD to the good cause as it formerly did
MA new bank, called the Farmers Bank O
Virginia, has just gone into operation at Lewis
burg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
Political Discussion.

A discussion came off at the Court House, on
Friday night last between JOHN II. McCUE, Esq,
on the part of the Wings, and ABsALoM KoINER,
Esq, in behalf of the Democrats. Mr.. McCUE
led off in very sensible and animated speech Of
an hours length, (which he thoroughly demol-
ished the Democratic Platform, showing by the
Congressional records that upon someofthe planks,
at least Freesoiers, Abolitionists, SeccsSlonlts,
Whjos and Democrats havestood together, in times
past. and consequently may stand together again.
He demonstrated, by reference to the past history
of the Democratic party, and their diversity OF O.
pinon upon most important points, that 1t can lay
no claim to nationality; especially exhibiting their
plaring Inconsistencies in regard to the Tariff and
Internal Improvement questions, Mr.. McCUE
was interrupted frequently during the delivery
of his opening speech by the approving plaudits OF
his party. Il"
tits difficult to characterize Mr. KoNER's speech.
Certainly it was no reply to Mr.. McCuE. Mr..
KoISgE can make more assertions and prove fewer
of those that he does make than any political speak
or we have listened to Tor some time. For In
stance : he charged that the Wing party brought
the Union to the brink of dissolution, when he
knew that the acquisition of territory by Mr.
PoIK's Democratic Mexican War, brought on the
fearful crisis. He charged the Wing party with
opposition to the war of 1912, when there was nc
Wing party in existence then He declared that
HENRY CLAY was opposed to the election of WIN
FIELD SCOTT, and many other charges equally un,
founded and absurd He valiantly thrust his bod
kin into the defunct carcass of the United State;
Bank, trampled the Alien and Sedition Laws lndlg
nantly under foot, raved and ranted about the lni
quities of the Bankrupt Law, cut right and left a
everything and everybody, without haming any
thing or any body, and took his seat amid the up
roarious applause of the 'hurrah boys in the gal
lery.
Mr.. McCuE made rejonder of fifteen minutes
combating very successfully some Of Mr.. KS po
sitions; Mr.. X. replied, and the crowd dispersed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

For ilicpent consumption. we know of no bet
ter remedy than WISTAR'S BAL,SAM OF
WILD CHERRY. 1t is soothing and healing
in It's nature, and is admirably adapted to aay nd
dissipate that annoying and distressing irritation
which 50 much prevails at this season of the year
caused by colds, coughs, and ctllls, brought on by
frequent and sudden changes OF the weather. We
know of several severe cases which have been rad
lcally CURED by the use of this Balsam, Some two
years since a friend of ours was suffering under
what was thought to be confirmed consumptlon-a
severe cough, loss Of appetite, night sweats; &c.
by the use OF the Basam, he dispelled these a.
farming entertainments, and is now in the enjoy
ment of comparative good health.-New England
Washngtoniari, Boston.
Lost Voice Restored!
New BEDFORD, Aug. 10, 1S4e.
Mr.. S. w. Fowle Having seen many certif-
Gates published in relation TO DR.. WIsTAR's BAL
SAM OF WILD CHERRY, take this opportunity of
offering word in its favor, which you are also at
liberty to publish A few months since my wife's
lungs became 50 much affected by sudden cold,
that she lost her voice. and suffered severely from
pains in the breast. Her situation caused her
friends much alarm. Having heard your Bafsant
strongly recommended by those who had used it,
purchased bottle of your agent in this place
She took it according to directions, and it produced
wonderful effect Before using one bottle she
had completely recovered her voice, the pains sub
sided, and her health was soon fully restored.
Yours truly,
(Signed,) HENRY &. BRIGHTMAN.
p. S.-Such, testimony can be relied UPON
Be careful of thearcle you buy. Thrust have
the signature ofLsBUrrs Oh the wrapper to be
genuine.
For sale by c.. n. KINNEY, Druggist, Staun-
ton; F. Pence, H.rrisonburg; J. M. Wilson, Lex
ington; Gaynor s, Wood, Richmond, and by Dsug-
gists everywhere.
August Is, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
A Tribute OF Respect.

At large and respectable meeting Of the friends and
ncighbors of DIR. JohS K. Moons, Judge Findiy was
oallcd to the Chair, and James u. Mcknight, appointed
Secretary. :, ~. a. ,..
mously adopted: -,
death by SIM death hath passed upon all men, that
all have sinned II is appointed unto man once to dis
Notwithstanding these plain and uncquvocal DECLARE
lions of scripture, yet still death often comes IN an u
expected way, at an undesircd time, and sweeps OIL
those whose life is the most useful and whose death -
the most to be deplorcd Such has been the case III
the death Of Dr. John X. Moore
The church. the community, the friends, the family,
have all sustained an irreParablc loss. ~,
WHY take from the church officer who ruled wei.
why remove from socetY Que Of its brightest ornaments
VIII sn.tcll from the world honest man why tear
from the EN- braces of kind and afcctonae wife, hers
only say and support and leave an iaconsolabie widow!
WHY or,;ban dutit;, and confiding children!
The only answer L. these inerrogafolcs Is fonna IN
te sovins Of Isaah-s.For my thoughts are not yotr
thoughts neither are your was 'y 10y si,'n III s
Lord. For as the heavens are highcl u' Va, -.
so are NV WAYS higher than way and my thoughts
higher than yo,r thoughts" We bow IN humble siDm'i
sion to the ways Of God who is holy .wlse' est ana
good feeling that loss in The deceased Is ihs '
and this day whilst we are assembled Tor The Peilofm
ance Of our last duty and drop upon his grave the sym
pathetic tear; his departed spirit Is being au'eu N
The general assembly and church cfthe iirst porn III
company with angels and the family CT our piessco ga
your. In lie he had the guidance OF tbs hoJ spnit anu
sstenoncc of the grace of God At deaths can. ne had
grace 10 be perfectly willing go. Death was :. ''ed
Of its sting, and the grave had victory over which 10
boast.
Resolved That whereas Dr. john z. Moore, our es-
tccrned neighbor and worthy fellow citizen being doad
we unanimously adopt the above preamble and following
resolutions as token and OF regard for him
in life and tribute Of respect to his memory IL death.
Resolved, That friends Ct religion and members
Of the community, with mfcgned feelings OF regret ex-
press our rrepaabIe loss in the death Of enc wise in
council so gentlemanly in his department, and so exem
plary in his walk aud conversation.
Resolved, That we tender 70 his afflicted wife and
children our kindcst sympathy, ard commend them to
the God who has promised TO be father TO The father
! less, and the widows friend
Resolved, That the Secretary deposc with the fam
y Of the deceased copy Of these proceedings As me-
mortal of our coincidence in this their great hcreayc
! ment.
Resolved, That the foregoing preamble and resolu-
tons be signed by the Chairman and Secretary and that
copies be forwarded TO the Rome Courier, Southern
Presbyterian Stanton Spectator and Lexington Ga
zctte, with request that they publish the same
SAhIL. FiNDLY, Chairman.
Jas l.. NICK NIGHT, Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

GEN. PIERcE's CONGRESSIONAL CAREER
The Journals of Congress, during Gen. Pierce S
brief career, do not exhibit any very remarkable
evidences, either of craftsmanship or philanthropy.
Every thing done by him, in the Senate or tho
Houses to have been upon the stick Of candy
style of benevolence. He voted against all Inter
nal Improvement bills, and against all the Pension
Laws for the widows of Revolutionary officers and
soldiers. He is called the "Young Hickory of
the Granite Hills''-and verify, the record proves
that his feelings are of altogether the granite or
der.
Z when you talk to him of the poverty Of the
Revolutionary band and their descendants, he an
swers you with tiinty negative, and decries and
denounces the whole system of pensions. He had
no heart to relieve the venerable widow of Presi-
dent karlsruhe had as little consideration for
the wants of the thousands whose husbands and
fathers had given up life and fortune for the coun
tryl
Can these things be forgotten when the day of
trial comes? Will the American people give up
the noble old soldier who for nearly 40 years has
risked 'alt that made life DEAR" and bestow their
confidence upon man of contracted views and of
heart dead to all the generous sensibiities of
ture2
We have, as yet, better opinion of our cOun-
trymen, than to suppose such thing possible
Rich. Rep.
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A Challenge!

The Democratic papers are rery bold IN the"
assertions that Gen. Scott is not SOUND upon me
Slavery question, and cannot be trusted by TIC
South. Il is one thing to make declarations and
another thing to prope them. For The purpose q
ascertciai,le upon ,chat grounds he charge tsmade
WE DEFY HIS CALUMNIATORS ~
PRODUCE FROM THE RECORD ONE
WORD THAT GEN. SCOTT HAS EVER
UTTERED. EITHER IN PRIVATE Oh
PUBLIC. WRITTEN OR ORAL, THAI
CAN BE TORTURED INTO AN En-
PRESTON OF HOSTILITY TO The
RIGHTS OF THE SOUTH!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

The letter which has been going the rounds Of
the Democratic press, purporting to be from a
clergyman in Concord, and giving the most glow
ING accounts Of Pierce's piety and sobrety," Gre
ated so much surprise and talk in New Hampshire,
that the author has come forward and stated that
the letter was written very hastily and careleSsly,
and that portions gift ,cere altered before pubica-
ton.
That's a sample of New Hampshire certi6-
cate and that proves how much confidence the
people can repose in an obscure Yankee, who can
only be boistered up by forged certificates.
Since the foregoing was written, we have received
a New Hampshire paper, which contains some adj
ditional particulars.
The letter from Concord was written by Rev
Mr., Wood, and.was addressed to the Rev. Mr.
+. Converse. Mr., Wood says, he mot only gave
him Mr.. Converse) no liberty to publish aRy par
of The letter but strictly forbade it,"
This statement having been made, Mr.. Con
verse was called upon, and he states in writing as
follows:
.''Mr. Woods Letter was dated June 3lst, 1852
i in which he did not forbid its publication.
- Inanote dated July 9TH CATER an extract from
the above had been publjshed) he says--I wisl
you would not give my letter to the public, bu
you are permitted to give the substance, by keep
ing my name out of sight"
This places the Rev.-Mr. Woodin tight place
We rather think, the certificates from New Hamp
shire, lay and clerical, must be regarded as little
belo,o par! For our parts, we are rather inclined
to the suspicion, that the New Hampshire Democ
racy are very like the world ofwhich Fastaff spoke
very much given to'lying !-R. Whg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
Valley Insurance Company.

The attention of persons in this section OF coun-
try, wishing to insure their property, is directed TO
the advertisement in another column of the Valley
Insurance Company, located at Winchester
From the known character of the gentlemen man.
agng the affairs of the Company, there IS no
doubt that it will be as SAFE and as well conduct
ed in all respects, as any similar institution Mr.
GEO. f. PRICE, the agent for Staunton and Au-
gusta County, will be pleased to nnpart lntorma-
ton in reference to the matter, to those desiring
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
Oueer Developments.

SIR. w. F.. Robinson IN active and enterprslng
freshman in New York, has been down to Con
cord. New Hampshire, to examine the records to
ascertain the course, which Gen. Pierce pursued
on the clause in the Constitution, diS1ualityng
Catholics from holdiar office. He has discovered
some strange things about the New Hampshire
Yankees--which 90 tar to prove that they are the
greatest cheats in this country.
1t will be recollected, that the day after flerce
was nominated Mr. Dallas made speech IN fhil-
sdelphia and indicated Gen. T., from the charSe
which. by the way, had never been made-that
ne was in favor of the bgOted clause In tfe ne"
Hampshire Constitution. As the wicked nee
when no man pursueth Mr.. ROblnson's suspicious
were excited by this premature ylndlcatlon-and
he has explored all the records. He finds, that
the original clause was inserted IN ll9l, at the
instance of Gen. Pierces father-that that old gen
tleman was furious champion of the alien and Sc
,dition laws-and clergyman having said prayers
before the Legislature, without praying for the
President of the United States and Congress, as
required BY law was on his motion informed that
they had no further use for him.
He also discovered that in the Convention Of
1856, General Pierce made no speech on the Cath
Ole clause. Judge Woodbury. made speech
but Pierce did not open his mouth. BY an lnge-
NOUS forgery, Pierce is sadded win the credlt o
Woodbury's speech. That speech IN favor OF a
bolishing the clause is published; then follows
lime of Gsterisks-( these are powerful weapons In
the New Hampshire army-witness MIR. Camp
BELLS certificate -then comes speech Of Gen
Pierce, which was delivered ON different subject
but BY the juxta- position made to appear in IA
your ofWoodbury's proposition had been de
cided long before Pierce spoke. We have no re
collection of baSer OF a more cOntemptibletrauC
than this. 1t is enough to destroy all confidence
in Pierces iutegrty-tor it was perpetrated in the
New Hampshire Patriot, directly under his nose
and has been permitted to be circulated uncontra
dicted throughout the Union. We shall refer a
gain to this subject
Mr.. Robinson also ascertained that negroes are
permitted to vote in New Hampshire That's the
Commonwealth over which Joseph should rule!
Would to Heavea, that he aud his brethren would
take il into their heads that that is the true Egypt
and betake themselves thither.-Rich. Why.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
10 the Friends Of Temperance i'm
Virginia.

The undersigned Committee appointed by the
State Convention, held in Stanton on the 4lh in
slant, respectfully urge upon the friends of Tenn
perance throughout the State, to call ratification
meetings in each county at as early day as prac-
tcable, it being important to the success of their
movement, that united and vigorous action be
commenced at once in order to accomplish the OBJ
ect desired between this and the LIST of November,
when the memorials from every county are to be
presented to the Legislature.
Let an efficient Committee of fve be appointed
near the centre Of each county, to be styled the
County Central Committee" and also subordin-
ate committees at different parts throughout the
county, whose duty it will be to call meetings and
circulate the memorials among the people for their
signatures. And it is earnestly requested that the
names of said County Central Committees be for
warded (post-paid) to the State Central Commit
tee at Staunton, at as early period as practicable
They suggest also, that the Ministers of the
Gospel throughout the State, be respectfully re-
quested to preach in behalf of the movement, on
the LIST Sabbath in September, or at as early day
thereafteas possible, as to direct public attention
to the subject, by the time the memorials are put
in circulation The Central and subordinate Com
mittees are expected to make this request to the
Ministers of their respective DISTRICTS.
LUCLAN MINOR, I
S. KTAYLOR, State
R.. II. GAMBILL, Central
p. POWERS, Committee.
]. CROSS.
0a- Every paper in the State earnestly request
ed to copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
American Skill.

America, during the nineteenth century, has
produced more remarkable discov( res than all the
other nations of the world combined. In chemis-
try, the most celebrated and skiIlfu chemists, the
most wise and successful physicians either in an
cient or modern times, have not produced such. AN
extraordinary remedy as Railways Ready Relief,
which stops the most severe pains in few sec
onds and cures the cause quickly. Railway s. Co.
are the first and only chemists in the universe that
have succeeded in giving to the world. remedy
possessing such quick and marvellous virtues. In
every instance. nomatter how severe the pain may
be, Railways Ready Relief will, in a few min
utes relieve the most Painful naroxysm. 1t has
cured Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Toothache, Diar-
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who suffer try it. 1t will surely cure yog-you
will find instant relief from pain. Price 30 and
% cents.
August II, Is52-lm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

MINISTER TO EHGLAND-The Washington Re
public and Intelligencer of Wednesday last, an
nounce the recall, ut his own request, of the Hon
Abbot Lawrence, the American Minister at the
Court of England and the appointment to the mis-
sion of the Hon. Joseph r. Ingersoll, of Pennsyl-
vania The Intclligencer,in making the announce
ment, says
We understand that Mr.. Lawrence, our Minis
ter to Great Britain has, at his own urgent soclta-
tion. been recalled and that the President ha:
nominated Joseph R. Ingersoll of Pennsylvania, to
that mission. This seems to be compliment moi
only due to the ability and high character of Mr.
Ingersoll, but also very justly due to Pennsylya
MIA as that State lbs at present no full mission
nor member of the Cahinei, Mr.. McKennan hav,
ing. as it will be recolected, resigned his place as
Secretary of the Interior on account oflii Ses.ei'
Mr. Lawrence has been very popular Minister
abroad, but we cannot doubt that his place will be
fully supplied by Mr.. Ingersoll, who is gentle
man of accomplished manners, and has had much
experience in public affairs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
EYeSnainster Review.

We have received from Messrs Scorr s. Co.
of New York, the July No. of this periodical
The contents are: |. Secular Education, g Eng
lands Forgotten Worthless, 3. The Future of &c
oloy, 4. Lord Jeffrey and the Edinburg Review
5. Tendencies ofEngland, 6. The Lady Novelists
T. The Political Life and Sentiments of Niebuhr
s. The Restoration of Belief, 9. Sir Robert Pee
and his Policy, 10. Contemporary Literature of Eng
land, II. Contemporary Literature of America, II
Contemporary Literature of Germany.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
DAEKs,

On "Wednesday August llih, WrttitM G. Preston,
infant son Of Jeremiah and Jane Fuller aged years,
months and Is days.
On Thursday 18th inst, JonS Henry infant son OF
VIM NJ, and Ann E. GIatheny. ~
On Friday the Both ult. after M illness Of few days,
EDmoSIA infant daughter Of James and Mary Slaren,
of HIGHLAND CO.,, aged year and 9 months.
AT the residence Of his father in Crab Bottom Va on
Thursday morning July 29lh, after few days illness,
MIR. Isaac WHITE, aged 81 years. months aad ii
days.
On Sunday morning, July 25th, JAcoc, Youngest SON
of Abraham and Srsannah Snyder, Of Grab Bottom, Va
aged years, months aud Is days 4
On Thursday last; MoRroS infant son CT DR.. A. ST.
Clair, Decd aged about eight years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

MoRE EvIDEscE.-It is averred, says the
Washington Republic, that in speech delivered
at Manchester, New Hamshire, in November last,
General Pierce gave this emphatic answer to a
question propounded by himself:
"Vho did not depiore slnrery? But what sound
thinking man regarded that as the only evil that
could rest upon the land2 The men echo lcOuld
dissolrs the Union did not HATE and pEPLoRE
slarery more than he did"
The sentiment is attributed to General Pierce by
the author of highly audatory biography, design
ed to advance his prospects during the campaign.
The report comes from source that is politically
and personally favorable to the General, and is
therefore open to none of the objections that have
been urged to the previous MISREPRESENTATION
Sentinel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

GEoRGA.-The Savannah Republican, the
leading organ of the Constitutional Union party in
Georgia, emphatically declares that party dissolv-
ed. OF the three Wings who were put upon the
Union Pierce ticket, two, Messrs. Crawford and
Thomas, have declined. A number of counties
have held Wing meetings and elected delegates
to the Scott State Convention. On the other hand,
a number of other counties have chosen delegates
to the State Convention, which meets the day pre-
yious, and is intended to nominate Webster and
jenkins. The strongest spirit seems to prevail
every where throughout Georgia in favor Of pre-
serving the, Wing party from any considerable de-
lection to the ranks of Pierce and King, and the
friends of third candidate are using great eXer-
tons to unite all the Wings of the State in some
determined movement to defeat Pierce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
sale OF Public Hands.

Persons contemplating emigration or the invest
ment of money III Western lands, will be inter
ested in the advertisement of sales to take place in
Minnesota. the ensuing fall, published in this pa
per. The Territory of Minnesota is rapidly filling
up with an industrious and intelligent population,
and offers as many inducements to settlers and
capitalists as any portion ofthe country
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
Lifteii's Liking Age.

Contents of No. 43l for August 2lst,-l Lore
Cockbum's Life of Lord Jeffrey, 2. Recent South
African Discoveries, 8. Fardorougha, the Misor
Concluded 4.Hygienic Change of Air, 5. Mill
tary Expedition into Arabia Felix, 6. Old Castle:
s Mansions of Scotland, 7. Animal Mechanics, 8
We Need Government. Also Poetry and Short
Articles. Published Weekly at Boston, for So OC
wear, or IL l-2 cents number
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RockbrEdge Al,,sm Springs.

We learn that JOHN w. FRAZIER, Esq, the
proprietor of the Bath Alum Springs, has recently
purchased the ROckbridge Springs fer the sum Of
Sl5O,O00. MIR. f. is an cnlerprsing, business
man, and knows how to make folks comfortable,
as all who have visited the Bath Alum Springs
will testify. His proprietorshp will make the
Rockbrdge Springs the most popular watering
place in the mountains.