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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-23
Our Present Stock.

For the information of Families and others,
give below summary Of such articles of
GROcr1 2 PRODUCE, &c,
~xkklESCa as nov have on hand,
DyBrown Sugar, Fair to Choice, Crushed,
Coverings Philadelphia. Pulverised
do do Double Loaf
do do, Small Loaf,
St. James Refinery, Coffee,
Choice Rio and Old Java,
RICE, Louisiana and
Carolina; Teas.
Imperial, Gun
powder, Young
Hyson, Black
&c, &c.
PICKLES. quarts and half Gallons; SPICES.
Ginger, Nutmegs, Cinnamon. Cloves, Mus
tard and Pepper; FISH, Sardines, Her
ring, Goldfish, MacEerel in barrels,
quarters and Kits; OIL, Olive &
Lamp Ok WINES, Champaign
and Clafet, Champaign Cider,
in bottles MAcARoNI ard
Vermicelli; A LMoNDs,
Raisins, Tomato and
Pepper Cats up;
Goshen & Western
Butter; Western
reserve Cheese.
BEEF TONGUES, Sugar Crackers, Butter,
BIscUIT, Soda Biscuit Pilot bread,
BUCKWHEAT,
Onions. Potatoes, Lady Peas, Crowders,
Soap, Candles, Starch, Salt, Flour, st. Louis
and Ohio Lard, Shoulders, Clear sides, Su-
gar cured Hams, Vinegar, Saleratus. Soda,
Wrapping Paper, Brooms, Tobacco Well
Buckets, Water Buckets. Cotton and French
Irvine, Baskets, Wash Boards, Sleeves,
Clothes and Plow Lines, Cigars, Fir.
Crackers, Wooden Boxes, Powder, Shot,
Caps, Bar Lead, Nails; Whiskey, barrels and
halves, common, extra Old Rye and Monon-
gahala, New York Brandy and Gin, Com
mon and Fine, Cement. Platter Paris, Sand,
Plasterers Hair, Hay, Corn, Oats, Bran. &c.
The greater portion Of the above articles
can be purchased at retail and near all by
the packageor quantity.s My facilities for
buying are Of the best and for the CASH,
am in market with any manscr any house;
my<fore will always be found open until
8 O'Clock at night. A
nov 19-Y. JOSHUA bEAL.
church street, opposite Harvey Hows.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
MIR. Piercc's administration.


We are not disposed to prophesy evil things Of
the administration which will come into power on
the 9TH of March next. On the contrary, having an
interest in the government the country equal with
any other cizen, we would rather hope for thebest
however disccuraging the prospect, Butwhatever
may be the policy Of the administration, whether
for veal or wee, there can be no doubt as to the
embarrassing position which the new President
will occupy. He will assume office at the hands
of an unprecedented popular majority, made up OF
elements the most diverse and discordant. TO
please all and retain their support will of course be
impracticable, and before twelve months have
passed, the overgrown size of the now dominant
party will be greatly reduced. Freesoilers and
Aoolitioniss. and all the intermediate factions.
will each claim share of the spoils; and to ina
gine that they can agree and act in concord, is to
anticipate Millennium of Locofocoism like the
time foretold in revelation, when the lion and the
leopard and the lamb shall dwell together, sand a
little child shall lead them" But some folks re-
ally seem to believe that the good time has actu-
ally arrived, and that Locoocoism is henceforth to
have full swing without let or hindrance. la the
nature of the case, however, strong opposition
will necessarily exist. Nothing but external pres
sure can keep any greatparty together for alength
of time 1t may ride into power, as at present, on
the tide of an immense popular majority, but if
sufficient resistance does not come from without, 1t
will inevitably fall to pieces and an opposition be
organized out of part Of its original elements.
We will endeavor to Judge the new administra-
ton fairly and without prejudice. There are some
questions in reference to which we, in common
with all Wings, differ frsm theDemocratic party,
and shall continue to differ. But they are ques-
tons of policy merely, of greater or less mpor-
lance. Other matters are looming up, which are
of more consequence Our foreign relations are
becoming very complicated and difficultto manage,
and will impose heavy and trying responsibility
upon Mr.. PIERCE. Should he set his face against
fillibusterism, and look solely to the honor and
welfare of our own country, his hands ought to be
sustained by all patriotic citizens of all partes-
Inc course vi the autiiiiis'i"''o" "iii W "0
ed by the particular faction which obtains the as
tendency in the Cabinet.
And should the worst fears now entertained be
realized, and the President and his Cabinet and
Congress all prove fathless to their trust there is
still one consolation lelt-the press is free
s.Give them" said SHERIDAN, ga tyrannical
Prince, give them trucking Court, give them
corrupt House of Lords, give them venal House
of Commons, and leave me but free press, and
defy them to encroach hairs breadth upon the
liberties of England"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

The MAMMOTH CAvE-ITs Cosr.-In one of
Mr.. Willis's recent letters to the Home Journal,
We find the following paragraph relating to the orr
ginal purchase of, and the amount paid for, the
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky:
"Colonel Croghan, to whose family it belongs,
was a resident of Louisville. He went to Europe
some twenty years ago, and, as an American found
himself frequently questioned Of the wonders Of
the Mammoth Cave-a place he had never visited,
and of which. at home, though living within nine
~ miles oft. he had heard very little. He went
there Immediately on his return, and the idea
struck him to purchase and make it family in
heritance. In fifteen minutes bargaining, he
bought it for $4,000, though shortly after he was
offered 100000 for his purchase. In his will he
tied it up in such way that it will remain in his
family for two generations, thus appending its ce
lebrity to his name. There are nineteen hundred
acres in the estate-three square miles above
ground-thOugh the cave probably runs under the
property ola great number of other land owners.
For fear of those who might DIG down and estab
Gsh entrance to the cave on their own property,
mans farm extending up to the zenith down TO
the nadir, great vigilance is exercised to prevent
such subtenaneau surveys and measurements as
would enable them to sink shaft with any Ger
tainty. The cave extends ten or twelve miles in
several directions, and there is probably many
backweodsman sitting in his log hut within ten
miles Of the cave, quite unconscious that the most
fashionable ladies and gentlemen of Europe and
America are walking without leave, under his corn
and potatoes" ..- B,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
For the Speetator.


At a meeting of the Stockholders of the Middle.
brook and Brownsburg Turnpike Company. held
at Middlebrook, on Thursday, Oct. 26th, Can't
H. b. Jones was called to the Chair, and P. IT.
Link appointed Secretary
On motion, Samuel Wilson. Can't. Clemmeu
and B. Christian were appointed committee to
ascertain the amoant ofstock represented. SAID CON-
mittee reported 2l3 shares represented in person
and by proxies.
This being quorum to transact business, the
reports of the President and Directors and Treasu-
rer were read, and the Presidents report ordered
to be filed. Daniel Brown and James w. Gilke-
son were appointed committee to examine the
Treasurer's Report. On motion H. B. Jones was
added to this committee, as Chairman.
The following resolution by Mr.. Christian was
adopted
Resolved, That the salary of the President of
this Company for the ensuing year be 5000 with
the privilege of employing competent Engineer,
when in his discretion one may be necessary, at a
regular per diem,- provided the aggregate pay of
such Engineer shall not exceed 500 during the
year.
On motion it was resolved to continue the saIa-
ry of the Secretary and Treasurer at 500 per an
num-whereupon John Randolph was nominated
and elected President, and P. T. Link Secretary
and Treasurer, for the ensuing year. James A. r.
Randolph and VIM. 5. Sproul were elected Dr.
rectors for the ensuing year.
On molten, VIM. White of Lexington, JAS A.
F. Randolph of Cedar Grove, JOS. w. Gilkeson
of Brownsburg, c. Ridgway of New Port, DIR.
w, S. McChesney of Middlebrook and A. B. Trick
of Staunton, were appointed committees to solicit
additional subscriptions to our stock.
On motion r. l.. Doyle, b. Christian and E.
Hogshead were appointed committee to prepare
petition to the Legislature, asking them to make
an additional subscription to the Middlebrook and
Brownsburg Turnpike Company
H. b. JONES, Chm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

METHODIST MISSIONARY APPROPRIATIONS
The General Missionary Committee of the M. E
Church has been in session for some days at the
Mission Rooms, in Mulberry street, New York.
On Tuesday the Board of Managers of the Mis-
sionary Society met with the Committee, and the
following appropriations were made for the current
year:
FOREIGN MIssIoNs.-Africa, Uiberia) $26 900;
South America, 81 200; China, $4,000; Germa-
Germans, $49.300 Foreigners, (other than
Germans, $40 250 Indian Missions, $l3,500
Native population, S74, 25O Total, Sal 300
New Missions-France. 81, 800; Bulgaria in Tur-
key, $4,000; India, 81 800; Total, $4,000. Spe-
cial Appropriation-For missions in Norway and
Sweden, $3.50; German missions in California,
$4,000; Sundries, $3.50. Total, $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

WHAT is IMPENDiNG.-It is useless to disguise
the fact that the election of Mr.. Pierce threatens
very serious revolution in our whole Foreign
Policy, and an utter reversal of the wise prudent
aud legal direction Oft Department of Foreign
Affairs, under Mr.. Fillmore's administration Of
them.
II, however. ''the beautiful Island of the Anti
les" is to be Incorporated within our federal limits
with slaves and slavery, there is no reason why
the not less important Sandwich Islands should
be then Incorporated without. Again, there is
Canada we may purchase, too, if Great Britain
will SELL
We arc on the eve of great events if a new For
eign Policy is to pervade this Government. such
as the Democracy almost openly propose. In the
war with Mexico, they brought the Republic to
the brink of perditon by slavery excitement about
Territory = Preesoi which the wisdom ofsuch men
as Fillmore Clay, and Webster could scarcely
settle; and new annexations, such as are rashly
proposed by rash men, involve, like perils once
more.-.N Y. Cypress. | iif 'l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
TO THE SICK.

R. R. R. is the most potent, quick, safe and pleas
ant remedy ever used for the instant relief Of pain
and cure Gifts cause. The Ancients were consid-
cred to excel in the skilll combination of medicn-
al herbs and roots, yet, in the annals of the medi
cal history Of the world, there has never been 70
corded an instance where any remedy or root, or
herb, possessed the marvellous power Of Rsdway's
Ready Relief of stopping the most cruel pangs of
pain in an instant and speedily curing the disease.
1t cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sick Headache,
Diarrhea, Cholera Morbus, Pains in the Bowels,
the Stomach, the Liver, the Kidneys, the Joints,
the Limbs, Muscles and in fact in every portion
of the body. Let those who suffer get bottle and
try it. Railways Ready Reliefs sold for IS and
50 cents per bottle.
November IL. 1S52.-1m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
New Stage Arrangement.

The Charlottesville and Winchester stages now
leave this place at o'clock in the morning, each
day, instead of after dinner. Passengers and the
mails will thus, in future, make the trip from
Staunton to Richmond or Winchester in day
The hours for arriving continue for the present
without material alteration, viz the Richmond
mail at To- O'Clock at night, and the Winchester
about s in the morning. AL! the mails are closed
at night. and the Postmaster requests that letters.
Sc, shall be sent in before sun down.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
CRIMINAL Trials.

On Friday last the juryin the case of the Irish
man, MALoNEY, on trial for rape before our Cir
cult Court, brought in verdict ofguilty on two
indictments Gas principle and accessory and fixed
the term of the prisoners confinement in the Pen
itentiary at twenty years for each Offence, in all
forty years. Another Irishman named SULLIVAN
has been convicted of stabbing one Of his country
men, and sentenced to the Penitentiary for one
year. The trial of third, MATTHEW BRoGY, i'm
plcated in the rape case, is still in progress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

LATE FROM MExIco.-The steamer Powhatan
with Judge Conkin on board, reached Very Cruz
on the LIST inst. The steamer Fulton, with the
Commissioners appointed to investigate the Gar
diner claim, arrived at Vera Cruz the same day
At the time of the sailing of the vessel nothing
had been done relative to the Tehauntepec ques
ton.
The spirit of revolution is becoming much more
formidable, and radical chan, o in the policy o
the government is momentarily expected. At this
time movement is on foot for revision of the
Constitution the election of new President an(
the recall of Santa Anna
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER !-Important
to Dispeptics. J. S. HOUGHTON'S PEP
SIN, The True Digestive Fluid, or GastrcJ Juice,
prepared from Rennet, or the Fourth Stomach Of
the Or, after directions from Baron LrEBIc tho
great Physiological Chemist, by j. S. HOUGH-
TON, M. d., Philadelphia This is truly won
derful remedy for INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, JAux-
DICE, LIVER COMPLIANT, CONSTIPATION and De-
BILIrY, curing after NATURES OWN METHOD, BY
NATURES OWN AGENT, the GASTRIC JUICE
Pamphlets, containing Scientific evidence of its
value, furnished by the agents gratis See notice
among the medical advertisements.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
DIED.

On Sabbath, the It'll inst, at West View, Mrs. Ma
ny TEAFoRD, rect of Mr. Henry Teeford, in the SD
year Of her age.
AT his residence in Highland county, Va, the 9th
ult., after illness of about month, JAMES b. CAMP
BELL, Esq The county has lost in him an excellent and
useful citizen, and his neighborhood kind and obgng
neghbor He had been Justice of the Peace for many
years under the old Constitution, and worthy and
promptly did he fill the station, that bis fellow citizens
reelected him last Spring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
Gipsies.

For several days past set of outlandish looking
people, calling themselves Gipsies, have been en-
camped nearthis place. Oneold crone has been gong
about town telling fortunes She declares that she is
only ten months from the soil of her native land,
Egypt itself; but little of the "brogue" which
leaks out now and then excites the suspicion that
she learned to talk in the Emerald Isle, or there
abouts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

THE NATIONAL PARTs.--Gen. Scott was drag
ged down. it is said, even by some Wings, because
he wa. Mr.. Stewards candidate--that is. because
Seward in this free country chose to prefer him to
Pierce or Hale. But john and Martin Van Buren,
sustained Pierce-all right The only open Goa
litiou between the Freesolers and any other party
is in Massachusetts, where the Democrats and
Freesoilers are in one tamily--all rights The
Disunion party in Alabama, Georgia, and Missis
sippi all supported Pierce--all right The South
Carolina Legislature chose Pierce and King cleo
tors, but at the same time passed in caucus res.
olution declaring that in SO doing the State ''pro-
tests against an approval or acquiescenee IN the
measures commonly called tho compromise AL
right! Hurrah for the Democratic National Union
party !--.Ne,c Haren Palladium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
MARRIED.

On Thursday evening the 18th inst, by the Rev. H,
WetzcL Mr.. ABRAHAM ARCHER, to Miss ELnAsrrA
j. HALL, both of this county.
On the I'd inst, by the Rev. D. w. Arnold Mr..
WIZ. F. WARRrcK, of Pocahontas county, and Mise
PHEsE ANITA Pray, of Highland co. tt
On the I'd of November, by Elder A. II. Spilmsn
Mr.. WM. ]. SHuMAre, of Augusta county, to Mrs.
VIRGINIA A. HUMPHREYS, daughter Of Capt. Wm..
Bowen, Of Fauqucr county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
ALarye RadisI,.

The Rockinghaa Register and the Buckhannon
Observer have each been growing lately over large
radishes raised in their respective counties. There
is one in our office at present, which is head of
either. II was raised by Mr.. JACOB SHUEY, of
this county, and weighed when first taken from
the earth, thirteen pounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
Beautiful Paintings. q

We had the pleasure few days ago of exam
ming number of beautiful paintings recently pur-
chased in Europe by our townsman and friend
JOHN l.. PErToN, Esq. We have not the skill
to pass upon their merits as specimens of art, but
the brief inspection which we were able to give
them was rich treat to us, and almost made us
envy the fortunate owner. 81 l-n-l .lL "a II.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
THE STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
a STANTON: 60
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1859.
70 the Voters of Augsta County.

The subscriber respectfully announces himself
as q candidate fer the office of Commissioner OF
the Revenue, in The second District, made vacant
BY the resignation of James Nelson, Esq. pledge
myself to discharge the duties of the office to the
best ofmy ability. aud shall endeavor, If elected,
to render satisfaction to all
JACOB KEISER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
n,- The Baltimore American saws

The amount collected on the day of the Presi-
Dental election at twenty-five places Gall tina
have yet been heard FROM in aid of the Washing
ton Monument Fund amounts to $6,634.7l.
collections had been made in the same ratio in al
parts of the United States, the aggregate amount
would have been sufficient to finish the Monu
ment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
Another RaGiss,.

Mr.. WILLIAM Brown, Of Cross Keys, has sent
US radsh. which, all things considered Isl great
er curiosity than any we have seen. itls Oeaur
tifu specimen of the vegetable. white and hrn'
and weighed when frrt pulled, ten pounds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
The Currency-.smali Notes.


In this section of country, now, it is almost an
impossiblity to lay hands upon five dollars inspe-
Gle. Notwithstanding the efforts Of merchants and
other men of business to drive the shin pasters ont
of circulation, shin asters are going the rounds
still, and simply because there is nothing else to
circulate. In the Golfers of the banks, and the
strong boxes of cautious or timd men, there is
doubtless gold and silver; but, as a general thing,
the merchant, the mechanic, the tradesman and
the day aborer must take worthless, or at least,
unsafe rag money, in payment for their goods and
their labor Every now and then one of the So
called Banks" suspends payment, blows up, and
leaves almost every man in the community minus
dollar or two dollars, if not fties and hundreds
And yet everybody takes shinplasters, because, as
we have before said, each man feels that he must
receive shin-plasters or nothing at all. Is it not
time that an effort should be made effectually to
suppress the circulation of such trash. The peo-
pie are the sufferers and the people must move in
lature will assemble, and demand should be made
for the remedy. Let petitions be sent up to that
bciy, praying for a law, allowing our chartered
State Banks to issue small notes or if this should
fail as heretofore, requesting more stringent enact
ments for the suppression of the present artificial
currency.
Ifby legal enactments small notes can be driven
out of circulation altogether, then the specie must
come out of the strong boxes and coffers-at least
as much as may be there and if the supply is not
equal to the demand, our Democratic Legislators
may see the folly of that policy which sends the
specie out of our own country to swell the already
uverhewing treasures of British mlllionaires and
monopolists.
If the people will only take this matter in their
own hands, the Legislature may be influenced by
the voluminous petitions which can be rolled down
to Richmond, and permit the issue ofsmall notes
by our State Banks. Every man in the commu-
nifty who has shn-plastcr in his pocket will un-
hesitatingly sign. If any man is SO blinded as to
refuse, we only hope that he may lose fifty per
cent. more than every body else in the State put
together by every rag money mandatory that
blows up.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
RICHMOND MARKET.
Corr.clsd ,ueekly from he Times.

Bacon, Smithfcl1 cured 70 H. Baltimore II a II
BUTTEa, per pound, firkia 10 "a, fresh roll IS 90
CorrEE-Od Java II H. Green Laguayra a 10,
Rio 9 a 10, Manila IL a Is, Cape 8 az
Flour, City Mills Oh, Scottsville IS 90
GRAIN-W Wheat, white 95 81, red 90 go, Corn 81
g. Oats 80 a AZ, Rye IS 100
GUAso-Pernvian, per ton, so So, Paasonian 80 %
PLASTER, lamp, per ton, %
SUaAas-Ncw Orleans as Porto Rico q Z, ST Croix
Tai, Refined Loaf 9 q 40, Crushed 90
SALT American, per sack, 37al So Liverpool Goal So
TEAs-Imperial & Gunpowder So a rs, Black 25al 40
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
&C. OF Gerritt Smiths election to Congress, the

O. OF Gerritt Smiths election to Congress, the
New York Journal of Commerce says:
The election of Gerritt Smith a half crazy Alb
olitionist to Congress, from Madison and Oswego
district, is one Of the curiosites of the season.
lie will be able to prove to Congress to his entire
satisfaction, that the Constitution Of the United
States is an Anti Slavery document, and requires
the immediate abolition of peculiar institutions"
Also, that in case of an instruction Of slaves, it
would be the duty of the President to employ the
army and navy in aid of the latter and toput down
the whites. This he has already proved to his own
satisfaction, in the capitol at Albany, which was
yielded to him two or three years ago for that pur
pose, by a resolution Of the Assembly, which then
consisted almost entirely Of Sewardtes and Barn
burners Gerritt Smith and Joshua R. Giddings,
will together keep the pot boiling, and no mis-
take.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
Vote OF virginia..

We have received returns from ninety-elgh'
counties and four towns of this State, in which the
majority for PIERCE and king is about IL, 0oo.-
We defer publishing detailed report until fur
ther returns are received.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17
KEEP YOUR FEET DRY.

GENTLEMEN arc invited to call at SNIP
" SONS and examine his CORK SOLE and
ScoTcH SOLE Doors.
A large assortment Of Ladies' and Gentlemen's
Gum Overshoes of different styles just opened.
Also, Ladies Gutta Purcha Foot Lining for
Shoes.
Staunton, Nov. II, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-17

o. The Manchester mirror" refers as follows
to one of the most reprehensble means of election
eering which has been used freely during the late
Presidential campaign by all parties, and which
has caused much loath;ng and disgust in the mines
OF these upon whom it was intended to operate, aa
we'll as among all other right minded men:
"The election is over. Once more Protestant
is just as good as Catholic and native born Cit
zen as foreigner. Not having any imported blood
in our veins, we have not felt on an equality with
mankind for few months past. Now till the
commencement of another Presidential campaign,
"All men are free and equal"