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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Sale of a Desirable House and Lot.

A CITING under deed from George Cooley and
N Wife, will proceed on Friday The eth day
of September neat, on the premises, situated on
the old Turks Gap road about two miles from
:. The MISUNDERSTANDING the lands oi Abram
Wenger and others, TO sell 4 lot Of ground con-
talnng about One ACRE AND 80 POLES. 1t has
ON it a Comfortable Dwelling House, Shop. Sta
BILE. and other OuthouseS. 1t presents an excel
lent location for blacksmith or other mechanic.
gas5- At the same time |. Towberman the adj
mnsirator Of said Coley, will sell set OF Black
smith Tools and other personal property.
TERMS: COSTS OF sale and one-halt the pnr-
chase money in band-Ihe remainder in twelve
months with interest. The purchaser to give bond
and good security. NlCHO. \. TROUT.
Aug. 9, lS54.-tds. trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

ORD School PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH.-lhis
is the largest body of Presbyterians, in one con,
necton. in the world. According 10 lis annual
statistics. just issued. the Philadelphia American
learns il numbers 1903 ministers 235 lcentlates
. o76churches, and 225, 404 communicates. There
were added during the ecclesiastical year inst
closed. GO ministers ;92 churches; % .433 commu-
nic,nts on professions oftheir faith; % ministers
additional to the foregoing were added from other
denominations. The amount contributed 10 con-
qreraliona and benevolent objects, during the
Year. has been $2,036,724 The body is now
considerably larger than before the New och"o
branch of the church separated from 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

&C. One night last week, two negroes were
caught in the house of respectable citizen oil
Liberty, Bedford county, in the act OF attempting
to commit rape upon two ofhis daughters. lhey
confessed their guilt, and were committed to jail
but the citizens held meeting and determined To
execute summary punishment. They had one OIL
the negroes castratcd, and the other whipped as
LONG as he could bear it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
.,r,moRE cATrI.n mAn1SET.

,y,.t ond;up Friday August 4.-The offerings, OF
zen # The scales on Monday were larger than
bss have have been for weeks past about $50 head
thGy na market Prices continue decline and we note
Of our a se9 Ct a ss , per to-
lbs: ~ i IO0 were lett unsold and the balance
we're sold to the city butchers at prices rang
COZ 5n np to 81 the hOof; equal TO S6a $715
and SsSd tendency ssH in prpe ' '''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

AMERICANS IN RUssrA.-A letter to The N. Y.
Tribune, from Paris, says "a considerable
number of Americans have gone to ST. Petersburg
within the last few months, aud all have been
well received the momenrthcr nationality was
announced. Eight physicians, after having stu
died some time in Paris, have entered the Russian
service recently: six were Immediately sent south
to Prince Gorchakoff's command, while the other
two were placed in the military hospitals at St.
Petersburg. Another company Of three or four
are making preparations TO start They have all
entered the service for one year, less term Of
service not being allowed. The pay is 500 rou-
bles annually; while, although furnished with ev-
elryhing, the expenses required to keepup the po-
sitlon are much beyond the salary allowed, and
uniy those who have an income beyond their pay
can support the position. This is true Of all off
GERS Of rank in the Russian army. ai
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-Ihe Richmond
Despatch Of Saturday says: I'VE are gratfed
10 learn that WIN. Ballard Preston, OF Montgomery
county, has consented to deliver the Annual Ad-
dress before the State Agricultural Society, at the
FaI meeting in November. Mr.. Z. is very
distinguished orator, and his address VIII be
highly interesting part of the proceedings OF the
Fair"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

The Know NOTHING AND PoLITrcs.-Tho
Richmond Examiner (Democratic) in an article
setting forth the PRINCIPLES of the Know NothIngs,
as far as the editor can gather them from persons
supposed TO be members, remarks:
Misunderstanding that it harbors no hostility to
the Democratic party, nor to the South or her in
stituons and believing that, if monster at ALL 1t
is too ugly customer to be trihed with, we have
no disposition to run muck with it as yet (; or to
waste our powder and shot by blazing away at IL
in the dark. Judging by its votes poled else
where. ii numbers as many Democrats as Wings ;
and Judging by its liberal bestowal of office on
Democrats it has not done the party much injury
as vet. We shall, at least for the present, save
our ammunition and surplus rhetoric, trust to Prov
dence and keep our powder dry, remeI"oerlng
that discretion is often the better part OF yaior,
and that kind words tend to turn away wrath
We trust that this authority issulliclently high
to dsspate the floating rumor that Know no
thingism is \Vhiggery in disguise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
PUBLIC SALE
or Real and Personal Estate.

HAVING determined to lessen my concern [
ii will offer at public sale 10 the highest bidder,
on the 10Th Of September nert, portion of as fine
grazing land as there is in Western Virginia, as
follows: One tract known as the JACK NOUN
TAIN TRACT, lying on the waters OF Crab Run,
four miles west from Maj. Hull's, and containing
between 500 and 1000 acres, about 90 acres clear
ed aud in cultivation, some eco acres deadened
and sowed in timothy grass well waered. The
land is of limestone quality. There is fine water
power, and The hills abound in iron ore Of go d
quality. This is an excellent Mountain Range
for young stock lying in the double Of the noun
tain, and being quite elevated, stock free from
the annoyance of flies, and consequently fatten
much'fssier. | have fattened 200 head Of Cattle
and so head of Sheep on the above named tract.
1t is easy of access, the Staunton and Parkersburg
Turnpike Road passing through it. 1t will be
shown to any person by Sam'l Ralsten, who re-
sides upon the same. tIft
Also one other tract containing 236 acres, known
as the OLD HULL FARM, lying 10 Crab
Bottom, on the head waters of the South Branch,
and within three miles of the Staunton and Par
kersburg Turnpike Road. I'hi. is certainly one
of the most desirable grazing establishments for
the size Of it that has ever been offered in this
country. There are 60 acres of fine watered
acres) is in high state of cultivation, aud well
set in grass and clover, and is well waered by the
Soath Branch, which passes through it entire
II is within two miles of three different Churches,
School-houses, fine Merchant Mill, and Black
smith shops This land is OF an excellent quality,
being limestone, well improved in good neigh
borhood, and will be shown 10 any person, by the
subscriber who resides upon the same.
At the same time and place will also offer
nearly four hundred head of YOUNG CIT
TIE, as follows: $50 head two year old. Of ap-
proved stock so head five year old Cattle Of sim
liar quality, and 90 head Of last Springs Calves;
also 80 head of good MILCH COWS, and some
YOUNG HORSES. Sale 10 commence al II
o'clock at the house Of Samuel Ralsten. on the
20lh September next, and on Thursday the 2lst,
the Crab Bottom Lands and Cattle will be sold.
Terms made known on the day OF sale, where due
attendance will be given. Surveys of land exhlb-
tied on the day Of sale
JOHN SITLlNGTON.
Crab Bottom. Highland CO., Va.
Aug 9. lS54.-tds.
~ Rock. Register copy and mark cost.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

ASSAULT ON THE PREsTDENT.-A dispatch
from washington On Saturday last, says lin
medIaiely alter the adjournment of the Senate, as
the President OF the United States was leaving
the capitol al the Northern door under the East
ern arcade, he was followed outand addressed by
James NJ. Jeifards, of Charlesiown South Caro-
lima. Jeiiards was considerably intoxicated at
the time, and was In company with j. S. Duke.
of ST. Louis, and J. F. Wiggans, of New York,
all OF whom had been drinking. The President
shook hands with Jeffards, who asked the Presi-
dent to take drink, which he declined. and
turned to enter his carriage. As he was doing
so his hat was knocked off by hard boiled egg.
Jeffards returned into the Capitol saying the Pres
ident was damned fool. The President spoke
TO one ofthe police asking if they had authority
to make an arrest. Captain Dunnington and off.
Ger Wales shortly after arrested Jeffards. who de-
MED throwing the egg.
An examination was had before Captain Dun
nngton. One witness saw him with an egg in
his hand few minutes previous to the assault
Another testified that he saw him throw in the
direction of the President. Another testified that
he saw him throw an egg at and hit the Presi-
dent. The justice decided to hold him to bail.
The accused sent for Senator Evans. who declin-
ed becoming bail. He then sent for another. In
the meantime becoming more sober, he cried bit
tery, declaring thatif sent to Jail he would not be
living. lie took ont a small knife and stabbed
himself in tho leg just above the knee, saying lie
was determined to bleed to death. His wound
bleeding profnsey, he appeared to be alarmed, and
allowed it to be examined. He was then disarm-
ed. $3.50 a.5 a.
The Attorney General then communicated TO
Captain Huntington the desire of the President
that The prisoner be not prosecuted, and he was
discharged. r7 'i.e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
SCHOOL NOTICE.

vEyH E subscriber will resume the exercises OF his
Il School on Monday the Alb Of September
Parents intending to send their sons 10 him will
please enter them at the commencement OF the
Session. The Session is divided into two terms
Of five months each.
..f a-t hearers TERMS.
Reading. s. Writing per session of mos. $1,000
Eng. Grammar, Geography, Philosophy, 1890
Latin Language. Geometry, Surveying
and use of instruments, l5.UO
n. B.-The School is 10 be limited.
NJ. II. COALTER.
Aug. 9, ls54.-tlstS.s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

The SALE OF SIrKA.-Itis stated by the New
port News, and its llnowledgeis supposed 10 have
been derived from the Russian minister ad interim,
who is guest at Newport, that the rumored
proposition of Russia, to sell Sitka to the United
States, is altogether incorrect. The News says,
s'that such Il suggestion was neither made nor
thought ofby the Russian legation In this country
and well informed persons consider it as a hoax
invented in England, and readily swallowed by
the press of America. We doubt if this matter
was for moment seriously considered in st. Pc
tersburg, as it is wholly contrary to the character
of the Russian government and thato the Gar.
Such cession of territory made by him would
be an avowal ola despairing condition of affairs
on his side, a condition 10 which until yet he is
not driven, as shown by the last accounts from
Europe Once more, whatever may be said to
the contrary, the whole affair is pure invention,
and soon the public will find it so likewise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
A Card.

We called the particular attention ofour friends
and customers TO the fact that some complaint has
been made here that the barrels are oitentlmes
marked with the wrong weight on them. vlo-
lation Of the law regarding the weight and meas
ure of the barrels subjects the owner to penalty.
BROWN s. SHOOK.
Richmond, Aug. 9Th, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Public Sale.

'a'IiE subscriber will sell at public auclioo. on
Wednesday The Esd Of august, al his resi-
dence on Christians Creek, 4 variety of PERSON
Al PROPERTY, viz: good Mich Cou. some
Hogs,a Buggy and Harness. Household and Kiict-
en- Furniture Sc. Terms made known at sale.
Aug. Q, lS54.--3tsr SAM'L. FLORY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

ANEW SPECIES OF COUNTERFEIT CoTN.--Dye's
Bank Mirror says large amount Of counterfeit
ten cent pieces are being circulated in New York
and Boston. of the most dangerous kind ever in
vented. They have Goddess and liberty pole,
cap. stars and date on enc side. and United States
Of America, wreath and Zone Dime" on the 9TH
er. and appear TO be manufactured out Of type
metal, and are galvanized over. They have the
exact weight, size, thickness and appearance Of
the genuine, but break as easy as type.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

n;- Mr.. James Sterrett, of Rockingham coun-
ty, has laid upon our table pamphlet OF sixty
four pages, called the Patent Horse-Bleaker and
Economical Farrier, of which he is the author
He has been entirely blind Tor the last nine years.
but is travelling through the country to sell his
work. The pamphlet is well written, and no
doubt contains much useful information.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

ns- The Richmond Wing of Friday states that
very little flour was then in market. Suporfine
new is quoted at 1915 to 50; old, $3.50 to $50;
New Extra, $3.50 to 1915. Wheat is quoted at
81 70 TO Sl75
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

We are informed upon reliable authority 'nal
lady of this couny--he wife of one ofour staunci-
est ubscribers-lalely presented her husband VII"
four children at one birth. They were all born
alive, but all died shortly after their BIRTH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

05- Robert b. Campbell of Texas, has been
anpointed Consul of the United States at London,
IN place of George n. Sanders; and Roger Barton,
of Mississippi, Consul at Havana, in place Of
Alexander M CLAYTON, resigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

GOVERNOR FOR NEBRAsKA.-lt is understood
that Mr. Francis Burt, of South Carolina, at pre-
sent third auditor of the Treasury, has been nom
inatedby the President as Governor OF Nebraska.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Death OF a Giant

Angus McGaskll, the Nova Scotia Giant Boy
who will be recolected by many of our citizens
died very suddenly, few weeks ago, in La Porte
Indiana.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

CO Among the four hundred and forty Swedish
passengers by the ship Levi Woodbury., recently
arrived at Boston from Gotienberg. were one hun
dred and fifty Mornons on their way to Salt Lake
city. Their leader had four buxom looking wives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

05- The people Of Amherst have decided, by a
vote in the ratio Of ton TO one. in favor Of coun
ty subscription of $4,000 to the extension of the
Orange and Alexandra Railroad to Lynchburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

OS- DR.. Francis Mallory is recommended fo1
the office of Governor OF Virginia, by MANY
Votors" in the Norfolk Era. The Fra is the
paper recently started in Norfolk, and ia called ;
Know Nothing paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Notice.

"A LII persons indebted 10 me are requested TO
IA make immediate payment to Hartman & Bell,
and To no one else, az they are The only persons
authorized to collect for me. WM. KYLE.
AUG g. 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

ITNrruE.-The statement published fy the
Abingdon Virgnan, headed a child killed by
nanlher and which has travelled the roads, has
proved TO he hoax.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

co. A new paper was largely circulated on Sat
urday last in Norfolk, dated Hampton. 1t advo-
Gates, says the Beacon. the Native American or
Know. Nothing principles, and has no editor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
The NIenmgerie.

Barnum'; Museum and Menagere will be eXhlb-
tied in Stanton tomorrow (Thursday.) We are
requested to state that everything will be exhib-
tied under the same canvass and that there will be
no extra change. The price ofadmission is nifty
cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Public Sale.

vEvHE subscriber will offer for sale at public anc
IL ton, Cd Monday The 2SM of August, at his
residence nsar the Port Republic rad, six miles
from Staunton. variety of PERSONA PRopERrY.
consisting of Co,cs. Hogs Sheep. Household and
Kitchen Furniture Sc. The terms will be made
known on day of sale. DAVID COLEMAN.
Aug. 9, lS54.-3ts."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

OS-The Posioffice at Cedar Hill Augusta coun
ty, has been discontinued.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
ugo,,se and Lot for Sale.

r WILL sell privately the dfs rable property on
which now reside. INN diate app ration
should bc made. S. NJ. YOSf.
Slaunlon, Aug. 9, lSJt.-3l,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

GS- The State elections in Virginia take place
on the Fourth Thursday in May next. ,,l,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Maps.

We are indebted to the Hon. j. Nj. Mason, tor a
bound volume, containing many valuable maps
aud views.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

&C. The Richmond Examiner of July 18th, at
ter quoting the prediction made by Mr.. Calhoun
in 1889 that the public lands would be sqnander-
ed upon the Western States, says
Prophetic words! And it is remarkable, a
disgraceiu fact that while this prophecy is taking
place, while the Virginia soldiers of the Revou-
ton and their descendants, holding Virginia war
rants for land under grant Of her own tribunals,
and entitled to have them satisfied out ofthe lands
Of the Union, are subjected to contumely, insult,
and absolute refusal by mental officials at Wash
ingicn, the lands to which they are entitled under
the most sacred obligations are given away gratis,
indiscriminately, and by wholesale, to men and
the descendants Of laen who never heard of our
struggle for independence, or were the paid mer-
cenaries to murder us in the effort to achieve it.
But the revolutionary soldiers Of Virginia have
dwindied to handful, their widows and offspring
have little or no political influence, and it is IN
profitable patriotism and craftsmanship to inter
cede between them and the heavy tramp of for
egners and the coarse clamor Of squatters.
The Examiner derives no comfort from the fact
that the Democracy are doing the thing-compro-
missing principle to preserve the party. 1t con
fesses that the only argument it has yet heard in
favor of the new Senate bill, is, 'that it will get
party out of trouble, and secure to party the Off
ces of Government, confessedly at the expense Of
surrendering the principles of its political faith"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
1uestninster Reyie,y.

Contents Of the July number: ]. Cardinal
Wolsey, 2. The Beard, 8. The Civil Service, a..
Parody, S. The Russo European Embrellmeni, 3.
Wyclifie and his Times, 7. Comics Positive Phi
losophy, s. The Fact and Principles of Christian
ity. 9. Contemporary Literature. Republished in
New York, by L. Scott & Co, at So a year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09

MURDER IN New YoRK.--One day last week
Col. Loring was killed by DR.. r. M. Graham,
at the St. Nicholas Hotel in New York, under
the following circumstances: Graham had been
drinking and was arrested by the police. but was
finally suffered to depart upon his friends prom.
ising to keep him within doors. Col Loring
with his wife occupied room at the Hotel, and
at an early hour in the morning they were great
ly disturbed by the dsorderly and long continued
ringing of bell, suspended near their door, by
Graham. After repeated representations by Lo-
ring, an alteration nsued.-Graham called Lo-
ring liar, and received slap on the head in re-
turn. He raised his cane, which was seized by
his opponent; the sheath came off, and Graham
stabbed Loring through the body, causing his
death ina few minutes. Graham was immedi-
ately arrested, and, after Coroner's inquest,
committed for trial He is a somewhat prom-
nent citizen of New Orleans, and was at one time
an active politician. Loring was Southernera-
so. recently returned from California, where he
accumulated fortune, partly by the labor of his
slaves, who chose TO return with him instead of
remaining there in freedom.
Mrs. Graham has accompanied her husband to
prison. and declares that he killed Loring in self
defense.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
"Alas. moor Robinson crnsoe ~

WHO the Wings will select as their standard
bearer in the contest, which is yet afar of, viii
probably not be known for some time to come. i
is the best policy of the Wing party to keep qule
in reference to the matter until their opponent;
have shown their hand distinctly. When We
know who we have to defeat we will best know
how to accomplish it. 1t is fixed fact, however
that the Wings will have candidate in the field
for whom they will cast their votes, whether they
succeed in electing him or not.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-09
Funeral Sermon.

Funeral Sermon.
The funeral of Capt. David McFall will be preached
on the second Sabbath in August, AT o'clock, A Nj
at the Methodist Church in Mt. Scion, by Rev X. ID
Chambers. fr, a.....-. ed.
Mt. Scion, July &c, 1854