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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07
Travel.

The number of arrivals registered at the Nir-
ginia Hotel for the month of August last, is 2,72l
we have no account of the number at the other
hotels. The money thus brought into this county
and expended in Staunton in single month ofthiS
Summer, in exchange for the produce of the cOun-
ty, will actually pay the tax for one year which
would be levied on the subscription of $4,000
asked for the Central Railroad. And but for the
facility afforded by this road, one-fourth Of this
travel would not have found its way to our midst
If the Road had been open to the Ohio River, the
transit ofpassengers and freight through our coun-
ty this summer would have been almost beyond
computation, 1t is economy in the county and
the State to give freely in order to hasten the CON-
pletion of this work, and draw this golden current
Of trade and travel through our borders.
The fashion of Summer travelling is becoming
yearly more and more in vogue. 1t originates in
necessity the people of the far South, and the
people Of tide-water in our own State, are forced
from their homes to avoid the dangers of their eli
mate in the sickly Summer months. Business
also for that season is almost necessarily suspend
ed, and the business men have this leisure time
for recreation. Then too the facilities for COM
Portable and cheap movement are so increased thai
thousands now travel for mere pleasure, and hrong
all the thoroughfares Of the country throughout
half the year.
The North has shrewdly pandered to this state
of things, in every way increasing inducements
and temptations to travel until it is not difficult Ia
believe that they have thus drawn from the South
alone, sufficient money to reimburse all their law
ish expenditure on internal improvements. and
have meantime secured annually rich stream Of
consumers for all their surplus produce at their
doors. Why will not our people consider? Vir-
ginia alone, with sufficient facility for travel, could
afford an unrivalled inducement to attract within
her own borders this fertilizing tide. The Miner
al Springs of the State, in their wonderful variety
and in their miraculous efficacy in each of the
''thousand illS'' of fesh will ever be the blessed
asylum of invalids; while the striking natural Gu
rosities, and the varied and grand scenery of hel
mountains and valleys can never fail to tempt the
tourist in search of entertainment and recreation
Nature to us has indeed been bountiful in all hel
ways, let man do but half his duty and ours will
be the most favored State of the Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

o. The Tiadica!or of Monday last has more
than a column of editorial comsaent upon two SEN
fences which it selects from this paper OF the 24th
ultimo. Referring to the proposed county sub
scription of SAC. 600 to the Central Railroad, we
stated that some Wings opposed it"on the ground
that it viii be placing that much money in the
hand, Of the Democrats to be used by them indi-
rectly for party purposese," but added, eve are
disposed, however, to deal fairly in reference to
the matter. and ,ciH not anticipate any uyarness
on The part Of o,r political opponents" Inc
Vindicator sudously omits this sentence, and
proceeds to lash itself into fury. We advise our
neighbor to keep COOL or at least to quote fairly
As we stated. we found several highly respecta-
BILE Wings urging the objection to the county sub
scription to which I've alluded, and We merely
sought, honestly and in good faith,- to dissuade
them, and any others who might entertain the
suspicion, from acting upon it at the polls. If
there was anything in this to excite the Pindica-
tors ire, we are not aware Of it. We are glad,
however, to find the indicator so indignant at
the bare suspicion that the Democrats will usurp
entire control of the internal Improvements of the
State, and hope we may now assure our readers
that 50 far as the influence of that paper extends
nothing ofthe kind will be attempted.
We have been at some pains to ascertain
the political bias of the various offices of the Rail
road Company. 1t appears that of three State
Directors appointed by the Governor, One-W.
NJ 0vERroN-is Democrat, and of two Direc-
tors elected by the Stockholders, one-W. j. ROB-
ERTsoN-is Democrat who received every vote
cast by the individual Stockholders of Augusta
county, at his election. So far then from the D-
rectOry being Whig-as stated by the Vindicator
in way to create the impression, unintentionally
we presume, that all are Whigs-the fact is that
one third of the Directory appointed by the Gov
ernor, and one half of the Company Directory are
Democrats.
Ofthe three highest saaried officers of the Com
pany, appointed by the Directory, two out of the
three are Democrats-the Treasurer and Superin-
tendent, each receiving salary of $500. The
President, elected by the stockholders, is Wing.
The politics of Mr.. ELLET, Chief Engineer,
are not known TO us, nor can we ascertain what
they are. AT least one of the Assistant Engineers
is Democrat, and certainly some of the "rod
men" sc in this county, voted the Democratic
ticket. lf'all'' the other "subs" are Wings as
the Tiadicator says, we venture to say that the
editor is the first person to find out the fact.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07
Putnam's Monthly.

The September number has been received
Contents Il. New York Church Architecture,
3 Culiosities of Puritan History: Witchcraft,
g. Salt Lake and the New Saratoga, d. The Tree
of Life (concud d., 5. The Lovers, 6. Statistics
and Speculations Concerning the Pacific Railroad
7. The Day Owls of North America, 8. Wens-
ley (contiuued), 9. OurNew President, 10. Remi-
niscencos of an Ex-Jesuit Ccou,inued), IL. The
Medical Profession, r. The Doom of Would be
Poets, Is. The American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science, Id. London Knockings,
Is. From the Summer Diary of Minerva Tattle,
l6. Editorial Notes.. IL. Letter from Henry G.
Carey. Published in New York at So a year,
and for sale by the Booksellers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN BREADsrUFFs.-
The Baltimore american of Saturday notices an
extraordinary speculative demand for flour and
wheat in the New York market on Friday, with
a considerable advance. The american says also
that there was much activity in the Baltimore
market, with decided improvement in wheat and
-four The following is,the dispatch from New
York, to which the American alludes:
Flour-there has been n large business doing
to-day at advancing rates, with large specula-
tive demand for both Flour and -Wheat-sales of
$500 barrels at S. SO 5 81 for State, and
S5Slsa $685. for Genesee. Southern -four is
scarce and in good demand at S. 81 49, for
Baltimore and Alexandria. Wheat-the sales to-
day amount 100000 bushels at 1856 1877 for
Western white; 1877 l40 for Genesee white and
$50 for Southern white; the advance being from
to cents per bushel. Corn, is in moderate de-
mand, with sales of 10000 bushels at 7S for yell
low Southern, and II for white and mixed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07
R,ehmond Advertisers.

Upon an ipspecton of our columns, we ind thatwe
regularly advertise for some nineteen mercantile es-
Establishments, of one kind and another, in the city
of Richmond. This fact Of itself shows that bu-
sness between this section of country and Rich
mond is on the increase after the Central Kali
road is completed to Staunton it will in all Proha-
bility be nearly double what 1t is at present. The
Richmond market is well stocked with all kinds
of merchandise, and the facility with which coan-
try dealers, convenient to the Railroad, will be a
bic in short time TO receive goods from that place,
will doubtless induce them 10 look there chiefly
for supplies. Our readers, merchants and others,
may rest assured that those persons who manifest
desire to obtain their custom will generally be
found the most accommodating in all respects, and
that they may know where to call when they Wis
it Richmond we give list of our advertisers, re-
rerring for particulars to the advertisements pub
lished in other columns
TYLER & DAVIS, Dealers in all kinds Of Pro-
duce, Dry Goods and Groceries.
JoHS n. GORDON s Son, Gfocers and Deal
ers in Metals, Leather, &c.
]. ID. b. Evans and R. l.. HUKsoN, Dealers
In all kinds of China and Glass Wafe.
kent, pAitR s. Kstr and RICHARDSON s. Co..
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods.
SMITH s. ROBERTS and p. II. Moore s. Co.,
Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Hardware, Cut
lery, Guns, Saddlery, sc.
JOSHUA j. Fry, NJ. BLAIR, II. w. STAPLES s.
Co., and E. G. s. w. d. ToMPKlNs, Commission
and Forwarding Merchants.
BENNETT s. BEERS, Wholesale Druggists.
ALEX GARRETT s Co., Grocers and Commits
sion Merchants.
QuARLEs s. BROOKE, Dealers in Boots, Shoes,
Hats, SC.
A. MoRRIs and JAMES WooDHoUsb, Dealers
in Books, Stationery, Piano Fortes, sc.
n. G. BARTON, Dealer in Millinery.
KEEN, CHlLEs & BALDWIN, Dealers in Ready
Made Clothing of all kinds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07
Tur CHINESE MIsstoy.-Mr. Walkers resig.

The CHINESE MIssfoN.-Mr. Walkers resg-
nation of the Chinese Mission seems to be fixed
fact, if we may credit the following paragraph
from the New York Courier:
1t is little singular that the Union should offl-
cially announce the appointment of Hon. r.. j.
Walker to the Chinese Mission at the very time
when it first becomes known that he has declined
it, and is about to engage in undertaking the very
opposite of diplomatic employments. Mr.. Walk
er has no design whatever Of going to China
The state of his health and the imbecility of the
Government, as evinced in its failure to furnish
him any suitable means of conveyance, alike pre-
clude his departure upon the Mission. WEI learn,
however, that Mr.. Walker will bring his admit
ted talents to bear for the interests of the country
in different sphere, but in not less effective
manner,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

mighty magnet stretched over the land, and DEM
agogues as iron filings gathered around its poles
Since then the evil has grown to more fearful
magnitude So long however as demagogues and
office seekers are left in control of affairs, no rem
edy will be applied, and the people should take
the matter in hand and demand reform. we
have little doubt that President PIERCE would
gladly be relieved of the harrassment to which he
is subjected by the crowds which dog his footsteps
clamofous for the spoils. Certainly no States
Rights men could consistently oppose any judlclous
plan for diminishing the overshadowing and cor
ruptinp influence of The Federal Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

The contributions of JOSEPH G. BALDWIN, Esq,
TO the Southern Literary Messenger, published
under the title of Sketches of the Flush Times
of Alabama and Mississippi" are about to be is
sued in a volume from the press of Messrs e. r
PUTNAM s. Co., of New York. Having read the
articles as they appeared in the Messenger with
great delight, we shall refresh ourselves by re-
perusal when the volume comes to hand. 1t will
undoubtedly command large sale.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

o. We learn from gentleman of this place,
who has recently been to the Blue Ridge, that
there is force of six hundred negro men at work
on the temporary Railroad track across the Noun
tain. The work is said to be progressing rapidly,
and will be finished it is said, by the first of Do
asnbs! at the furthest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

BARN BURNr.-Mr. JAS. NELSON, residing a
bout FIVE miles from Saunton, lost his barn togeh-
or with some four hundred bushels of wheat and
other grain, by fire, Tuesday afternoon of last
wreck. 1t Is matter of doubt whether the fire
vas accidental or the work of an incendiary.-
His loss is supposed to be about eighteen hun.
dfed dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07
A Treat.

Our friend, Mr.. HuaH J. CRAWFORD, of this
place, presented to us few days ago, several mon
ser and luscious Peaches, and novel treat in the
shape of Nectarines. The latter, raised by Mr..
C., are the only specimens of the fruit we have
ever seen in this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

e5- We learn from the Charlottesville aduo-
cate that Mr.. ROBERT PRENriss, a lawyer of
Portsmouth, was elected Proctor of the Universe
ty Of Virginia by the Board of Visitors, ON Thurs
day. There were thirty-nine appiicants for the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07
nh. Turl,,,h Question.

The Philadelphia North American, referring tt
the late news from Europe, sums up as follows
"From what we can gather, it now appears tina
the Sultan of Turkey did not accept the note o
the four powers, nor did the Gar, notwithstand'
ing all the Geographic dispatches and official an
no,incemvnts. So that matters are in stalu g,to.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

Or A number of the citizens of Albemarle, o
both political parties, have rendered public din
ner to the Hon. w. 6. RIvEs. Mr.. RvEs has
accepted, and the dinner will come off on Satur-
a,y next at the Central Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

o. By reference to our advertising columns it
will be seen that the sale of WM CoLEMAN's
property is postponed until Friday next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

The MAIbs.-The Rockingham Register due
here on Saturday morning. came to hand on Tues
day morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

LATEST FROM SALT LAKE AND SANTA FE.-
The mail from Salt Lake arrived al Independence.
Missouri on Sunday, the 2Sth. twas thoroughly
soaked, having fallen into creek on the way
Almost all the trains Of overland enigrants, had
passed Fort Laramie.
At the latest dates from Santa Fe. the troops
were approaching FL Paso. intending to keep pos
session Of the Mesla Valley. The Mexican flag
was waving there, and would continue until our
troops arrived
The Mexicah tfoops at FL Paso were, however.
rapidly deserving. and one thing was certain. should
hostilities break out majority of the inhabitants
of New Mexico would come out in favor of the
United States Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

FREE SorLERs AND NEGROES IN CoUNcL:-A
convention ofthese people, calling themselves Free
3Ist ult. John Gay acting as President. John P.
Hale reported series Of resolutions and address
to the Free Democracy, which was adopted. An
attempt to engraft the Maine Liquor Law on the
platform; was voted down. Senator Chase and
the Hon. Gerritt Smith, made speeches, which
were warmly received. The convention nominated
ticket for State officers, and adjourned sine die
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

AHAebsoME JAIL.--I'heItafdsom building
in the toSn of Staunton in this State is the jail
None of the Churches. Banks; or other public
buildings approach it in architectural beatty
Verily tile rogues of that region live in palace,
and the honest men deserve great credit for keep
inc otit Of it. The only danger Of b'eakiig Jail in
tha: edifce must be from tile outside. We are
not quite satisfied of the good taste Of providing
such All elegant looking establishment for the en-
tertainment of rascals.-.Nornins Mail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

CoNrusrow AMoxc THE MAiLs.-The n. York
Tribune gives. nearly three columns of bfief ex-
tracts from papers aud letters from all parts Of the
country, East, West, North and South. complain
ing bitterly of the irregularity of The mails. Men
of all parties express the opinion that our postal
arrangements are very badly managed. These
complaints are rapidly becoming UNIVERSAL
Whether the cause is to be found in want OF
adequate force; or pay, or both, or'in the short
conings of the deputies we don't know, but we do
know that we often receive three or four Numbers
of our best exchanges by the same mail. and s,ne-
times week or two behind time.-Rich. Disp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07
Correspondence of the Spectator.
liz THE MOUNTAINS. Sep. '53.

.Messrs. Editors decomposition is the lie OF
trade"-whether traders think it promotes their
living in every case, may admit OF douoI. Du'
certainly it promotes the comfort and convenience
of the public in many cases. Without advocating
the Racing Of public conveyances, as Steamooa's
and Rail Cars, there is no doubt, that travellers
from your town, westward, have suffered no det,
riment by the competition in staging, introduced
this summer. You may breakfast at home and
dine at the regular hour. at the Bath Alum, after
most delightful ride, at an average OF miles an
hour there spend couple of hours ad mirlng that
most beautifully planned watering place IN the
mountains, and reach the Hot Springs by SHUTDOWN
With whatever views, DR.. Goode has certainly
entitled himself to the thanks of the public tor SET
ting up a line of Stages, TO which he can ask
patronage, on the just and right ground, that ne
deserves it and not on the mean, narrow minded
motive of trying to put down others, even If ac1
counted monopolists The Coaches afe new, ca
sy and roomy the horses tractable and fleet; and
the drivers, polite attentive and complying. What
more can the traveller want? Really, when
bounding over the road, dashing at ten miles an
hour down some inclined plane-or smoothly and
softly winding up the mountain ACTIVITY, one is
almost tempted TO wish the Stage lines perpetua-
ted. in our mountains What will mountain
scenery be to man who cannot see it? What
are lofty precipices, flaming cascades. smiling val
lies, charming farm houses, green pastures, and
hills covered with bleating and lowing flocks, and
all the beauties of rural life, so enticing to the i'm
agnation of men and women pent up in hot brick
walls or slnothered tnder the burning, sitting ell
mate and choked with the impal pable dust OF the
low lands, where,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

TELLING THEIR OWN SroRy.-The New York
Day Book, paper that aided with all its might
10 elevate Gen. Pierce to the Presidency has SEEM
along with a number of other honest bat must
shamefuIy h,mabugged jodrnals of tvt time, the
error of its way. and mahfnlly comics forward and
makes confession. It does more than that even.
It shows up the imposition of Pierce s Co., upon
itself and others, IN terms that exceed any denun
citation of the ADMINISTRATION by the Wing press,
for the unpaifiotic and ruinous policy it las seen
pronar IN mi rStie.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-07

"The dawn of the good time coming"
Rev Antoinette Brown, Barnum, Lucy Stone
and Horace Greedy were among the principal
speakers.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-01-28
Postage Free.]

CONTINUE d from this day's poper.1
81 From Oldtown, by Argyle, and Edinburgh, TO How
land, % miles and back, week.
Leave Oldtown Wednesday at 10 m;
Arrive at Rowland The same day by 5pm;
Leave Rowland Thursday at 6 a m;
Arrive at Oldtown the same day by D m.
SO From East Cornth, by Charleston, Atkinson, North
A'knsoa, Ssbec, and Wlliamsburgh, to Brownsville,
81 miles and back, three times week.
Leave East Cornth Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day at L am;
Arrive at Brownsville the same days by 8 pms;
Leave Brownsville Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
at 6am;
Arrive East Cornth the days by I'm.
So From Kenduskeag, by East Conth West Charleston
South Dover, Dover, Foxcrot, Sangervie, Guilford,
and Abbott, to Monson, "A miles and back, three
times a week.
Leave Kenduskesg Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
ae ii am;
Arrive at Monson the same days by I0pm;
Leave Monson Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at
4am;
Arrive at Ksnduskeag the same days by pm.
Proposals end route at Abbott will be considered
64 From Bangor to Upper Saltwater, miles and back,
SIX times week.
Leave Bangor daily except Sunday at 6pm;
Arrive at Upper Saltwater the same day by PM;
Leave Upper Saltwater daily except Sunday at m
Arrive at Bangor the same day by 4pm.
IS From Bangor, by Eddngton, East Eddington, Til
den, Wesley, Crawford, Alexander, and Barring, to
Calais, cover the Black Road, so Called estimat
ed at 80 miles, and back, six times week
Leave Bangor daily except Monday the arrival of
the mail from the West, say at am;
Arrive at Calais the same day by l0pm;
Leave Calais daily except Saturday at IL pm;
Arrive at Bangor the next days by p
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-24
RAILROAD MEETING.

The citizens of Lynehburg, in obediende to a
public CALL having assembled at Friends Ware
house, Tuesday evening, Nov. 22nd:
On motion, Hon. W. ID. Branch, Mayor, was
appointed Chairman, and j. {. Shields, Geo. W.
Bagby and Charles Irving were appointed Sec
retaries.
The Chairman explained the object of the
meeting to be the extension of the Orange and
Alexandria Road to Iynchbrg- advocating such
extension in an able manner
10. Whitehead, Esq. of Nelson, being called
upon addressed the meeting at length. His
speech was lucid and eloquent exposition of the
advantages of the proposed extension.
Mr.. G. w. Christian offered the following res
outions
Whereas, the time has arrived when, in the o.
pinion of this meeting, it behoovcs the citizens of
Iynchburg to make some public manifestation in
relation to the proposed extension of the Orange
and Alexandria railroad from Charlottesville to
this place
|. Resotred, That, n community we have
ut all times, since it was proposed, looked with
lively interest To SAID extension, an important
link in the great chain of improvements in which
we are most deeply interested.
I'd. ReS0iUed, That we not only bid the friends
of this improvement, i'll Amherst, Nelson and Al
bomarle, God-speed, but will, to the extent of our
means, respond to the call which they have made
upon us for pecnniary aid
ID. ReSotred, That n committee of two for
eaeh ward and two for the suburbs, he appoint
ed for the purpose of soliciting from our citizens,
subscriptions to said extension
The following gentlemen were appointed:
Upper Wdrd-,Iohn c. Shields, Thos o. A.
cree.
Lower Hard-Jno. j. Purvs, Sam'l Tyree.
SubWbS-Thos. w. Johns, JAS. l.. Brown.
Hon. j. Garland being called upon advocated
the passage of the resolutions with Characters
tie energy and ability.
Mr.. f. b. Dcane being called upon declined
speaking, in consequence of the latcness of the
hour bat tendereda subscription of two thousand
dollars to the road
The resolutions. were unanimously adopted.
WIN. ID. BRANCH, Chairman.
j. c. SHIELDS
c. IRVING.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-24
WASHINGTON HoUSE-Anivsls.

ia. NJ llite, r l. Henley. Gibson. Anlci.t; D c
Gobbs Beford Scott, Halifax ] W Fore Pttf.,l,,.
MIA Shcunrd, Cn>tian,burg; VI Facl Mrs Fitch
Son. ) Herman, } II Herman j. Phi ndelphb; "
Thomas, Ptt,y lvana J NJ Furmer Canlll5 II: Alex
McDougull, Philadelphia mo Puftr,uu, Ia I.yarh
Fmnhlin; Payne Payne, II w Ad,ms. Campbell
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-11-24
TO THE GENTLEMEN.

M Il. Il. POWELL respectfully inform, the Gentle.
l'A men OF Llnchburg tn at he will opena DANCING
hCliOOL for Gentlemen Church Street opposite the
Washington Hotel on Friday evening next the 25th
inst. Hours Of tuition On Monday Tuesday and Wed
nesday evening" at Soclock. No parties viii be given
on account of the manrss Of the room-hs object be-
ing t" form class of gentlemen no wish 10 enrn to
dance only.
TERMS $40 for a course of fourteen essons-half
IN advans", the balance at the exl ration of half the
session.
~ No visitors admitted at any time.