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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
LITTELL'S LIVING AGE.

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tinent of Europe, and from the new growth of the
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will contain BEAUTIFUL STEEL PLATE EEsRAy-
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
ia. on The shsrir,s Office.

The Sheriff of Augusta County in order to test
the right Of the County Court to tax his office un
der late enactment of the Legislature, refused to
paw the assessment. A motion was thereupon
made in the Circuit Court On Saturday week for
judgment against the Sheriff for the amount asses
ssd with interest The question wasably argued,
and on Monday Judge Thompson gave judgment
against the defendant, pronOuncing at the time a
learned and elaborate opinion sustaining the ex-
pediency and policy of the law, on review of the
history of taxation. local and general, and dis
cussion of its principle and theory under the con
s,itu,iOn of Virginia. The same question we un-
derstand will be brought before the next Court Of
.Appeals from another Circuit of the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

Mas. SwlssHELM ON HYDRopATHY.-(The
celebrated editress of the Pittsburg Family Vis-
tory =.
I'm 1776,' patriotic fever broke out in this
country which became epidemic. Our iather-n-
law. then youth, had prolonged and severe at
tack of the disease and once he was, with large
number of the afflicted, on the banks of the Della
ware, under the charge Of Doctor George Wash
ington. One night, he knew by the symptoms
that all his patients would have gunpowder par
oxysm in the morning, unless some measures were
taken to prevent it and he ordered them all a
plunge in the Delaware, a rigorous rubbing with
ice cakes, to swim to the other shore, and then
had them packed away in wet blankets until
next morning. Some died from the effects of the
treatment, but to the patient in whom we were
most particularly interested it resulted in con-
firmed asthma. which descended to his children.
So our bigger hal gets up coughing and whee-
zing spell almost every evening. until lately,
when it begins he takes few DROPS of flyers
Cherv PICTORIAL which gives him immediate
relief. Thus we have a present experience in
our family, which says, that although water is all
the medicine we require, other people may need
something else."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

o. The New Market Tallcy Democrat is very
severe upon the Richmond Enquirer, on account
of its denunciations of the New York Hardshells.
The Democrat says, if the South repudiate DIcK-
INsoN, 'she would be guilty of the basest ingrati
tude, and in another dark and trying hour, would
find herself without friend north of Mason and
DxoN's line" ''The political horizon" says
the Democrat, sis darkened, and it will take We
ry little to cause it to darken still more, and spread
dsmay and havoc in the ranks of the democratic
party. But very few sustain the course of Mr.
GUTHRIE, and when the Enquirer undertakes to
condemn the 'harJs,' it is not representing the
sentiment of Virginia. lis vascillating course is
well known, and it is regarded as changeable as
the chameleon"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
Arrival Of Mitchell.

JOHN MITCHELL, the Irish Patriot, with his
wife and six children, arrived at New York from
California, in the steamer Prometheus, on Tues
day the Goth ult He was received by his bro
Their aud one of his late associates in exile, Mr..
MEAGHER, and welcomed to our shores by an en-
thusiasic multitude of people. MIR. MITCHELL
is one of that band of Irishmen, whose efforts in
behalf of their country terminated with convic-
ton of Treason against the British Government and
Punishment to Van Dieman's Land for fourteen
years. He escaped from the clutche: of the Brit
sh officials without violating his parole of honor,
and his personal character and recent suferings
entities him to the respect and sympathy of our
countrymen. Previous to his arrest in Ireland he
publlsheda newspaper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

Cow. STOCKTON AND PRESIDENT PIERCE
"The Paladin fthe Seas addressed the late Hard
shell meeting in New York. The following is
the substance of his remarks relative to General
Pierce:
ACCOMMODATE Stockton made speech in which
he declared his opposition to the interference OF
the General Government in the concerns OF the
States. Mr. Pierce, he said, was elected by the
National Democrats, and he ought 10 have select
ed his Cabinet exclusively from National Demo
Gratis he ought even to have required them to
subscribe to a pledge to support the compromises,
including the fugitive slave law. lie thought
President Pierce had been deceived; he was sur
rounded by traitors; and he was not wiling 10
r;ve him M till he had an opportunity to discov-
er his errors. The great mistake of the Presi-
dent had been his attempt to conciate the Free
sellers; and if he would retrace this step and get
rid of his bad advisers he would be restored to the
confidence of the National Democratic party
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r,.etioneer,ns Extraordinary.

The Washington Star OfSaturday says, among
the electioueerers infestng the halls of the city
hotels, lust now, may DO recognised more than
one minister of the gospel, who are interested in
,bs termination of the contest for the Chaplaincy
Of either House. From appearances, the Star
Judges that they understand the game quite as
we'll and enter into it with as much zest, as dc
the thousand other folks who seem to be stralning
every nerve (botweeu drinks in the same places
to aid the House in choosing officers. This is
most discreditabe proceeding, and for the sake OF
common decency it is to be hoped that none of
these clerical eectioneerers, who thus degrade
their sacred Office, will be chosen by either House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

o. The hypocrisy Of the administration: in its
pretended desire to crush out abolition in Massa-
chu.etts, has been once more exempliied in the
recent appointment of Horace Lyman, proml-
nent Freesoiler in Franklin county, postmaster in
Sunderland in place of Horace Henderson, Wing,
removed. Lyman was the Fressoil representa-
tive in 1851. The fact is, the Gushing ukase
was not intended for Massachusetts, but to ope-
rate upon the Mississippi election. The papers Of
that State announce that letter was forwarded
to Mr.. Nicholson. of the Washington Union, in
curing into the Freesoil af1inites of the admins
tration. and that it was answered by enclosing a
copy Of Mr. Cushing's letter, with the request
that it should be spread before the people of Mis-
sissippi with all possible despatch.
purpose alone, and is not 10 be too literally observ
ed here, as such appointments as that of Fisher
Hildreth, at Lowell, and this at Sunderland, a
bundantly show.-Boston Atlas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
ESTRAYS,

T'AKEN up by Michael Snyder. in Augusta
L county, on the 18th day Of November, 1853,
four Estrays.
lst. A Steer of black color, crop off and un-
derkeel in the lett ear, supposed to be one year
old. Appraised to S..
2nd A Steer of Red and white color, crop
off the left ear, supposed to be year old. APP
praised to S..
Ord. A Steer of light brindle color, crop off
the left ear, slit in the right ear supposed to Le
one year old, and had on bell when taken up
Appraised to $40.
4th. A Steer of red and white culor, hole
in the right ear. crop off and underkeel in the left
ear, supposed to be one year old. Appraised ~
$40. Extract-Tese,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, c.A.e.
December Z. 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
BLACK SPRING FARM FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers for sale the above named
l. farm now occupied by his SON, Barnard l..
Shney, lying on the head waters of Middle River,
adjoining the lands of William Kerr and others,
and containing ABOUT
$50 Ae Res,
including a sufficient quantity Of timber for the
farm.
The Improvements are good-.4 LARGE
BRICK HO USE, with all necessary out
houses, large A r n, good ORCHARD,
and near the dwelling is the FINEST SPRING Au-
gusta county can afford. The fencing is also
good. For terms of sale apply to the subscriber.
If the abJve tract Of land is not sold before, |
will offer it at Public Auction, on Iuesdau the
l7h Of January next. at which time and place /
will also sell LOT OF STOCK, consisting of
Horses, Cattle. ana Hogs, also Farming Utensils
and every variety of Household and Kitchen Fur
niture JACOB SHCEY.
December 7, lS53.-tds.
ES- Rockingham Register copy 3ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

CouxrRY PApERs.-The weekly journals Of
our country, and especially of Virginia generally,
supply their readers with an amount and variety
Of instruction and entertainment which are worth
ten times the price Of subscription. They bring
the dwellers Of the most secluded spots into CON-
munion with the outer world, give them ideas and
information which they could obtain in no other
way; minister to the morality and innocent en-
ioyment of society stimulate the industrial inter
ests, and the public spirit OF people and mus
contribute most powerfully to the intellectual. So
cial. mora, and material progress of a community
Yet the agents in this great work are the only la
borers who are not considered worthy of theiI
hire whose just rewards are often altogether with
held. or else doled out with niggard and grudg-
ING hand, and who, in the midst of the happines
and prosperity to which they have been among
the chief contributors ARE permitted to pine in neg
lect and poverty.-Richmond Dispatch.
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Trustees Sale of Lukens' Property =!

10y virtue Of two deeds of Trust executed to
- me by Clement l.. Lukens on the 9Th and
18th days of January last, which are of record in
the Clerks Office Of the County Court of Angus
tn, shall proceed to sell at public Auction to
the highest bidder, at my Shanties mile west
of Hebron Church on the Railroad on Tuesday the
9th day Of December inst, the following proper
ty viz:
Is head of good Cart Horses. from I2 to Is Carts
and cart Harness. lot of Picks, ShoyeIs, J sm-
pers, Striking Hammers &c., sett of Black
smith Tools, a Wagon and some other articles.
Also six plank shantes and large plank sta
ble-the purchaser of these will have the priv
iege Of removing them at once.
The proceeds of these sales are for the benefit
of the creditors Of said Lukens secured in said
Deeds of Trust
Terms Of sale Cash, or Negotiable notes salts
factorily endorsed at 60 days with discount nclu-
ded, will be received as cash.
II. NJ. BELL. Trustee
Dec. Z, le53-tds. Of e. l.. Lukens.
~ Wind. copy ids.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

0J- There are few things which afford us greater
pleasure than sitting down to write notice Of the cele
brated Hoo1and German Bitters bacansc are fully
conscious comforting public benefit, and our
heart tells us that by notices many have been in
duced to take these Bers and been rescued from death
by Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, &c.. for the cure Of
which it is certain 1t is prepared and sold only by DR..
c. NJ. Jackson, at the German Medicine Store, No.
l20 Arch street, Philadelphia.
December Z, lS53.-2w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

MAcAuLEY.-The Washington Union contra
diets, on the authority of an eminent London ply
scian. the story that Macauley, the historian, is
losing his memory and intellect by the use of o.
plum. The physician writes that Macauley's gen.
eral health is better, and his intellect is what it
has ever been,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07
Spirit Rappings.

We learn from the Fincastle papers that table
moving and spirit rappings are all the rage in that
phce. The Wing says, the table will rise from
,hs floor, stand on one leg, and rap out any num-
her called for by the operator. 1t has frequently
raped correctly the ages, not only Ofmen, but
even of unmarried ladies! The most successful
operators in Fincaste are gentlemen of the learn
ed professions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

0u-The suit relative to the property ofthe Meth
odst Church, North and South, which has been
subject obligation since the separation, settled
at New York on the End inst. The terms of set
Element are-an equal division of the property be-
tween the Northern and Southern sections.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

TRorpLE At THE SANDWICH IsLANDs.-It is
said that the government has received late dis
patches from the Sandwich Islands, which an
nounce the fact that a revolution threatening the
deposition of the existing government of these is
lands, is supposed to be on foot, and to be oment
ing by the British and French consuls. The OBJ
ject of this movement is TO throw obstacles in the
way of a session of the islands to the U. States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

p- In view of Secretary Guthre's sevices in
behalf of the Free-soilers, the National Democrat
mentions, under the head of Congratulate of the
,corst kind" the stealing of negro girl belong
inc to him, by certain members Of that party at
Cincinnati, and her transportation, by the Gun
der-ground Railroad" to Canada. The Democrat
does not know an instance of ingratitude, which,
for "turpitude and depravity" compares with
this
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

Dg- The Charlottesville .4dpocate, referring to
the conviction of Trayer and Wilson, says
owe pity the sad fate of Wilson, and more es-
pecially do we sympathize with his poor old ia
Their, than whom a more honest upright, and wor-
thy citizen does not live in our county"
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Died.

Departed this life on Monday the 18th inst, at her
residence in Hillsboro O., Mrs. MARY BARRy, relic CT
the late Andrew Barry, formerly Of Augusta county Va
Mrs. Barry the eldest daughter OF the Rev John
McCue, who for many years was Pastor OF the link
ling SPRING. Presbyterian Church, in Augusta county
Virginia She received an early religious education
and united with the church of her fathers in youth
Her marriage with Mr.. Barry, man eminent for his
deep pety, and exemplary worth, afforded many helps
in her christian walk, which always adorned and eleya-
ted her amiable and esmable character.
Possessing many excellent traits, and always courte-
GUS and afcctonate in her manners she long enjoyed
the society of her family and friends and life with her
passed with much Of harmony and case to make II de-
srable and happy Bnt however smooth aud unrufied
the course of time had carried her along she looked not
for happiness here-but with hnmble faith and elevated
hopes she chung to the rock of her salvation and had
ioy and consolation believing and trusting in the rghte
business of that Saviour in whom she had put her con-
dence and hope OF eternal life. Admonished by the vi
oence of the disease with which she was attacked that
she was soon to pass through the dark valley and shad
ow of death, yet she feared evil and was calm, COM
posed and cheerful in the prospect before her. Her
numerous family and friends gathered around her
diving bed and received her last acctonac recognition,
and her last admonitions rnd blessings.
As il was during the communion season OF her church,
that esmabe friend drew near to the chambers Oh
DEATH she desired Sabbath evening to partake Tor
the last time earth Of the holy elements and IN that
ouet and secluded chamber--in the solemn admnistra-
ton of these last rites with many OF her family and
sympahsing friends-n the comforts and consolidate ms
voachsaed by her Redecmcr, were seem and fclt the
triumphs of christianity life so CONSISTENT DEAN
so peaceful as hers will leave for her numerous family
and relations theme of thankfness and rejoicing, that
the God who blest her long and useful life, did not Tor
sake her in the fearful hour Of death.
November 3d. 1853. 4.
NO. Obituary of Mrs. Ruff next week.
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The MEssAGE.-Six special messengers have
been despatched from Washington to the principal
cities of the Union, with the Presidents message.
1t is to be handed over to the publishers ofnews-
papers Immediately on Geographic notification of
its delivery in Congress. 1t is said to DO of mod
crate length.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

RECENT APPOINTMENTS IN New YoRK.-The
character of the new appointees in the Custom
House who take the places ofdecapitated "Hards,"
is creating great surprise in the city. The Ex-
press says of them THE city will uplift it's
hands, in astonshment,-as it reads these appoint.
ments! Never before,-by no Collector, were
such men,-with some honorable exceptions, thus
put into responsible places! Several Of them are
well known shoulder bitters, and fighters, and
others are keepers of the very lowest rum shops,
and groggeries in the city. Some of them were
up to the Syracuse convention. Of the 90 APP
pointments, SO are Free Sellers or Softs,-only
two being Hunkers, and one of them, E. A. Kim
ball, an employee in the Herald office, which Of
flee, it seems, not having mission, is to be con-
soed with Weighership!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

op-The Rev. B. M. Smith, of this place, has
beeu recently elected to prOfessOrship in the The
illogical Seminary at Columbus S. G. He had
accepted previous call to Philadelphia and will
probably enter upon his duties there in few
weeks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

INrAN1IcIDE.-On last Monday morning the
tody of an infant (white) was discovered in a lit
Opposite the grave yard. 1t was lying near fod-
der stack and partially exposed. The body is
supposed to have lain there six or eight days, as
it was in an advanced state of decomposition. 1t
presented every appearance of having reached the
full period ofgestation The verdict ofthe inquest
is that it came to its death probably by violence
Lexington Gazette.
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o. Obituary of Mrs. Ruff next wecl
NOTICE.

TEyHERE is residing somewhere in the county
l. Of Monroe, near the Sweet Springs, man ~
the name of ALEXANDER CAMP
BELL, an Irish diicher, who holds an Obllga-
ton of VIM. Allen for The sum of $3.50, the price
of a ditch cut by him in the year lS47. through
Tract of Land of said Allen, lying on James Riv-
er, in the county of Botelourt.
Said Campbell has an interest in fund set a
part in the hands of the undersigned Commission
ers, by contract between the children of said VIM
Allen, which he is hereby called upon and requir-
ed to assert before VIM. b. Kayset, one OF the
commissioners, at his office in the Town of Staun-
ton, within sixty days from the date of this norlce,
otherwise the same will be Ilead in bar to any
claim he may hereafter set up to said fund.
WIN. p. TATE,
WM b. KAYSER,
Staunton, Dec. 7, lS53-4t, Comm'rs.
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DID THE BALTIMORE DEMOCRATIC CoNvEN-
TON APPROVE THE COMPROMISE 2-The Wash
ngton Union of the Both ult says:
IF the Baltimore platform had expressly APP
prored or disapprored the compromise, the nomi-
nee would have met with certain defeat"
Honest confession! Then the Baltimore Plat
form did not expressly approve The Compromise
This is the language Of the organ of Gen. Perce's
administration. How will compromise Demo
Gratis like 1t?
e,- OF the Irish exiles, three-Messrs. Mea-
qher. O'Donohue and Mitchell-have made their
escape, and are now on American soil; three re-
main in Van Deman's Land, viz: William Smith
O'Bren, John Martin, and Devin lad O'Duher-
ty. OfO'Brien, Mr. Mitchell said that he would
not try to escape, but if he wished to do so. there
was not English force enough on the Island to
prevent it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

MEDLEY OF CHARACTER IN CoNGREss.-First
and foremost in the list of those who will make
their impress is Old Bullion, who is not inaptly
called the Roaring Lion of the West.
Next on the list is Joshua r. Giddings, who
will probably second Mr.. Bullion in most, if not
all his movements.
Gerrtt Smith, the eccentric head and front OF
the extreme wing of the Abotlonsts, will no
doubt, also, side in the main with Messrs. Benton
and Giddings, and startle the hot-bood OF the
South, by radical anti -slavery propositions.
John Wentworth, known as long John, is an
other character, who, after an absence of one term,
returns from the Chicago District, and will be
likely to make as much mischief as he can.
Caleb Lyon, an cratic Poet and Politician, Phi
losorher and Statesman, who comes from one OF
the New York Districts, as an Independent Dem
ocrat, and is one of the great champions OF the
Land Reformers, will also figure conspicuously.
Jose Manuel Gallegos, the Delegate from New
Mexico, comes endorsed as good Locofoco, but
he does not understand word of English, and
his speeches will Therefore, be Greek to most OF
the members.
Mike Walsh, of New York city, appears on the
national stage, and that as the very hardest OF the
Hard Shell Democracy of the Empire State. VI
him we need not speak.
The eccentric William R. Smith. of Alabama,
who is Doctor. Lawyer, Preacher. Professor, and
we know not what else, is another character re
turned to the next Congress as hard Shell Dem
ocrat. He it was who during the last Congress
made move to have Kossuth indicted for high
treason.
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ARRIED.

~o--O--~o~--~~~~~o~o~o~~~~
On Wednesday evening the 10Th ultmo, by the Rev.
J. Killian, Mr. GEORGE WHITE, of Baltimore TO Miss
EvELINE f. PALMER, Of this county.