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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
NOtiCc.
A Desirable Home for Sale,

NCHF kAEaa - q - k-SIkA7 X q TX oS = - .
TIVE undersigned having removed 70 Union Tbeoog-
;cal Seminary. Prince Edward Va, Offers for salo
his Farm and Residence Ba[tsTsTO0 A aaS On
,;o1, Of good and productive Limestone Land conye.
nienty supplied with water Orchard, poa e, naI ha ia
been erected By myself wholly, within tie iast three
years, with considerable expense and great care aad
personal attention, with view Of making my perina-
pcnt residence. They consist Of DWIsALi.t1
HOUSE Of stonc handsomely situated, aad cony ehiFns
and tasteful. containing six rooms; substantial 10?
Kitchen, and a sLpg Barn, embracing small st@pe ana
Com Crib. This property Tosd 5ait small arler OF
professional man, or any family desiring retired and
picturesque country residence combined with the beSt
social advantages II is in ncghboFhoOd unsurpassed
far its excellence enc and half miles from barterbgock
Academy Store FIJI, and Pest Oiice Tao same dis-
ancs from Tinliag prng Church, aad two aud half
Ill from The Fishersyile Depot Gu the Central Rail
road The land is chiefly in grass and has been care
fllv nurscd since coming into lay possession; while it,
ouai;y is inferior se OF the lands Of that fer
,;Is neebborhood The land viii be shown and tho
terms Of sale made known By i!uah G.. Guthrie Esq,
Bartcrbrcok, Va. ROEERT L. DABNEf.
lue |, lS55.-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

Too Coon TO BE LosT.-Ihe citizens of
HIN, Mississippi. assembled at church to cele
brate the 9TH instant, by reading the Declaration
of Independence and Washingion's Farewell
Address. An old gentleman, coming in rather
late, walked up near the pulpit while Washing
toms Address was being read. The old one list
ened until he heard against the nsidious wiles
of foreign influence, conjure you to believe me,
feow-ciiaens. the jealousy of free people ought
to be constantly awake, since history and expert
ence prove that foreign influence is one of the
most baneiul foes of republican government."-
When this was read, he threw up his hat in a
psss!yn, and left the house. At The door he met
some friends. Gentlemen" said he. 81 came
here TO celebrate the 4th of July, and hear the
Declaration OF Independence and Washing'on's
flFewel Address read. Bur-" said he, "the first
thing heard was that fellow in there reading a
Know Nothing document. and II! whip him as
he leaves the house, SWmpier County Wig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

TIE PHILADELPHIA SLAVE CAsE.-Judge
x.ne If the United States Circuit Court, COM
mitied Passmore Williamson for contempt OF
Court in making a false return to writ OF habe-
as CORPUS issued in relation to the slaves taken
from MIR, Wheeler, of North Carolina. Judge
Kane stated that the grand jury could bring an
Indictment against Williamson at any time, for
the perjury alleged to have been committed by
him
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

yAron.-A married lady cowhided young
dos,or, in Atlanta Ca, few days ago. The va
liant disciple Of EscuaPius offered no resistance
hut when the performance was over he mmed'2-
teiy sent fierce challenge to her husband, /.
was was thought, however, that the latter would not
font. as all the pluck Of the family was mono
nolzed by The wife,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
Small Pox.

After diigent inquiry We can hear of but one
new case ofsmall pox in this place within the
last week--an infant about two months old, which
had not been vaccinated. All the other persons
lately reported as having the disease, have recov-
cred or are conyalescent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

Our readers are we'll aware that we have never
advertised patent medicnes-but we now publish
az advertisement Of Ayers Pills, moi because we
are paid Tor it alone, but because we honestly be-
lieve that DR.. Aver is one oil The best Pbysicicns
and Chemists Of the age, and because we know
from experience that Lis Cherry Pectoral is the
best medicine tor Cough that was ever inven-
ted. We have been cured by it of a severe Bron-
chis, aud have given il to cur family with I'M
failing success Tor Colds; Coughs, Whooplng
Cough, Group, &c. Orr neghbors who have
tried the Pills represent them as an extraordinary
good medicine democrat, .Uc.lnliT, Vh.!on
Co., Chic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

NEBRASKA TERRIroRY flourishes bravely, the
settlers swarming into it by every avenue, IN such
numbers that provisions are enormously high, Hour
ranging at sixteen dollars barrel, and potatoes
at three dollars bushel. Omaha, the capital, Is
located on the bank of the Missouri river, direct
ly opposite Council Bluffs, Iowa, and steam Terry
boat plies constantly between the two places
Omaha contains about four hundred inhabitants
II is beautifully located and surrounded by eS-
cellent farming region, well watered and lacking
only timber. For laborers, the average rate OF
WAGES is not in proportion to the prices of board
and provisions. 10 fact, laborers are said to lie
pentier than employers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

YAyKEr KNrcKNAcKs IN ENGLAND.-TheL Lon
don correspondent of the Boston Transcript says
"American wares are fast getting into repue here,
and they are sold in most of the cities and large
towns. American wooden ware astonishes our
English COUSINS, by its lIghtness, beauty and low
cost. American trunks and axes are advertised IN
the English papers, and was greatly amused at
reading Dealers description OF lot Of Connect
GU, clocks. which had decorated faces, mirror
in front, and denote the passing hour in brilliant
cathedral tones' and all for less than four dollars
Eoda-al currencv ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

Tar SNAKE CHALMERS. "-in Boston, on the
o5,b inst. am attempt was made to give an exhlbI-
,on Of the girl and snake, about which So n mucn
hos been said. The child however, was often
bv the snake. and showed great terror. The tain
~ Of the GIRL was subsequently, bound over on Inc
charge Of forcing his child to take part IN the ex
hibiliOn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

MASSACHUSETTS LIBERTY Acr.-NGeteen of
the twenty three persons appointed by Governor
Gardner TO execute the above law accepted thelf
commissions. THESE men, if they perform The
functions with which those commissions invest
them. will render null and void law OF the !ana
and themselves liable to be elevated somewhat al
fer the fashion in which certain Hannah was HI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

From THE WESTERN PLAINs.-Advices from
Santa Fe state that Col. Faunileroy had returned
from the pursuit of the Utah Indians. lie over
took party near the headwalers of the Kansas ans.
river. and after brisk engagement he routed them,
killing forty and making five prisoners. Major
Brooks and one man were killed. The Indians,
however, still continued their depredallons at
various points. The Kiawas, Camanches, and
Cheyennes were in the vicinity OF Walnut Creek,
receiving their annuilles from the government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

YoUNG AMERICA IN THE CRIMEA.-A young
American, writing OF what he saw in the Crlmea
says:-
Zone would be surprised 10 see the difference
between the feelings of the armies here. The
English are all much downheared, and do moth
ing but lament their sad fate. Ifasked when they
expect to return home, they will say most deci-
dedly never feeling confident that, if they es
cape death in the battle, il is only to be kept as
subjects for the cholera, which RACES fearluly.-
The French on the contrary, have made several
bowling.aIleys in their camp, and, with a canteen
full Of grog are perfectly regardless of their future
fate, never looking further ahead than next meal
time. 1t, however, speaks badly for the discipline
Of the armies TO see the number of drunken sol
diers at all times and places. The English are
forced to keep senries throughout their camp, TO
preyent the French from selling their soldiers
liquor. as it has already caused the death of seve-
raj, it being entirely pure spirits. 1t sells from
seven to ten francs per bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

PosrAeE. Postmasters generally may be iNteres
tod IN the following extract of letter received by
the Postmaster a, Charleston, Kanawha county,
from the First Assistant Postmaster General:-
..The Legislature of Virginia, having made pro
vision Cor the payment Of the postage Oh 'ne ouI
GERS Of the State Government, you are ao'lo''~eu
10 forward official packages to such ~Shoa' pre-
.ocyy,,oyf -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

The YELLOW FEvER.-With regard to the
yellow fever at Gosport, the Washington Star
says: "We hear at the Navy Department that
the yellow fever has broken out at Portsmouth,
Va, out side the navy yard. 1t is thought ohaye
been brought there from the West Indies by steam
er Ben Franklin, which, after stopping some time
at the quarantine, was permitted month ago TO
60 up to MehalIy s ship yard for repairs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

PosrAeE TO CALlFoRMA.-.lis well to observe
that the postage to California, whether BY over
land CT the sthmns, per single letter not weigh
ing more than hall an cuaee Is declared 10 DO zen
csats by The recent act. Pfe-payment here, as in
other cases, is required. Letters for the Pacific
continue to be put into pos. OiIiseS on this side
short paid
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
MAR EsaEsa.

On Sunday morning the 18th inst, By the Rev. s. T.
Fetzer, MIR. JOHN H BATS. of New Hope, to Miss
ELIZABETH FIX, late of Rocsbridge county.
On the 2lst inst, in the Turleyown Church, BY Rev.
T. d. Bell, Mr.. DAVID E;iPswILLEa to Miss EsLzA-
beth KEYS, all of Rockingham county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
paya Changed.

Persons interested in the sales advertised by the
Messrs. Picker, will observe that the days ofsaIe
have been changed. The personal property will
be sold on Friday, the 2lth of August, and the
land On Tuesday. the 4th of September.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

The bark Tnerese has arrived at New York
hr;nginn from Palermo three cases of bronze sta
tnaTy. Intended for the State Of Virginia. They
orc from the studio of the artist Crawford, and
mart mar the order given by that State to MIR, c.
nearly two years ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

On Tuesday last, as four young glrls were
picking cherries at Johannesburg, warren CO.
X. j.. one of them, named Ellen Gray was In
s,antly killed by fash Of lightning; ut'stfaaSe
to saw there was 10 appearance oil ram OF CLOUDS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

The Hon. J. j. Crittenden, of Aenincky, Mr.
Badger, Of North Carolina, and AF. Clemens, late
U. S. Senator from Alabama, have come out IN
favor of the American party. TCom6s aud Ste
vens, of Georgia, and Preston and Clay (s'n OF
Henry Clay of Kentucky, oppose the ne" party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

The FARMERS OF ABEmARLE, at least some
forty Of them, have united for the purpose OF pur-
chasing their annual supply of gnanl0, being sumo
$50 or 800 tons, by purchasing when III one IOt'
they derive the advantage resulting to wholesale
purchasers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

New OaLrANs DoolaO.-IHo Memphis
Esglo predicts that twenty 1--WE years from tbs
time, grass will be growing in The streets Of Ne"
Orleans, and the completed railway system OF the
South will have transferred the mouths Of the
that the dangerous navigation Of the Gulf must
and will be avoided
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

SMALL FAvoRs.-The Democratic State Con
vention of Vermont has adopted resolution APP
proving and endorsing President Pierce's admins
ration, Small favurs thankfully received.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

We have received letter from ''Our own Cor
respondent, dated Detroit, which will appear
next week. 1t came to hand too late for this is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

The expelled free soil members Of the Kansas
legislature have published protest and called a
mass convention,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
HEps ~ LAST.

V,HAT GOLD LEAF TOBACCO you have all been
| waiting for so long. has arrived Send in your Or
dcrs, and o5Iige yomr, respectfully,
Stanton, Aug /, 1855. G. I. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

The late advices from Mexico represent the
progress of the Revolutionis's IN that country,
from Matamoras to Acapulco, as almost certain to
result either in the overthrow OF Santa Anna and
complete reconstruction OF The central govern,
ment, or in the secession OF 'hree or lour OF the
Northern and Western Siaies' ana thelf ofganiza-
ton into an independent Republic, q Ia Iexas'
with precisely the same ultimate oolect IN view.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

Contracts Tor several hundred barrels of flour
are said to have been made at Cincinnati for s.
% barrel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

The Governor of Virginia has offered reward
for The apprehension of William }. Brooks, who,
on the l4th instant in the town Of Fredericksburg
committed rape On his own child, aged thirteen,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
The Springs.

At the latest dates all the Virginian Springs
were filling up with visitors. There was very
large number at the Rockbridge Alum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

Iobn Fl. GiImer. of Richmond, is about to write
the Political History Of Virginia" In Two voiu-
mes, containing aJou! four HUNDRED pages EACH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

.Judre Sharkey, late u. ). Consul at Havana,
;.s Know Nothing candidate for the Mississippi
Legislature
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

SEyAsropoI. AND KEhrscH.-The Paris cor
respondent of LIE Progress is epigramailc on
"Nionsieur Bonaparte." 1t says, speaking OF tie
Crimean Vandalism :--''rhere were, in The Crl-
mea, two cities, seat of war and seat of art
sevas,opol and Kersch-the one terrible, and
ready for combat; the other charming and open to
hospitality. At Sevastopo, ten thousand pieces
of IA fleet and heroic garrison at kerisch,
mort crowded with merchantmen, eiegan! prom
enades, an old temple Of Esculapus and
children. NJ. Bonaparte has taken kerlsch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

Brigham Young. the Mormon. in a speech re-
Gently, confessed 10 having ninety wives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
THE NIaEsNET PRICES.
sTAUNwoX PRICES CURRENT.

Reported Weekly for the Spectator
FLoun, (ncw, y sup, $S00 WHEAT, $50
(old) $50 CoR;', Scc.
BACON, (hams,) l2s. RYE, SOC.
e" (middlings,) 10. OATS, soc. a &c:
Playground, ) IL. FLAxsEED, SHIP.
SALT, Ashton, S3.24 PLASTER, lump, $l2'
ground alum, 50 25. Butter, lie to lec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

There can be no question that the ~ -,
Cherry Pectoral has by lis thousand - ~ & p
thousand cures Of Colds, Coughs, s}r,A.-ees.rsS1
Asthma, Group, Influenza, Bronchi- s. tIsss.s.M u
lis Sc., very much reduced the pro- S=saaaaa-z-zS-A
portion Of deaths from coasunp;ye diseases in
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Everybody needs more or less purgng. Purge the
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ty, loss of appetite, Irregularities, Dizziness in the
head, Colds Fevers Dysentery, and indeed every
riety Of complaints for which Prgatiye Remedy is
CURED ~
These random statements, but arc au-hcntica-
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Try them once, and you will never be without them.
Price % cts. per Box-5 Boxes for $l,G0
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sets. and sold by every respectable Druggist in New
England.
July 4, lS55-2mo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

o. Life is q stage on which we all mast play part,
and every character the Imagination portray will be
found upon its boards Death, however, often causes
some to make hasty exit, disease renders others
miserable and unhappy while life remain. Those who
are suffering from dyspepsia, liver complaint, other
troubles arising from dsordersd Digestion should
C. M. Jackson, 100 Arch street, PHILADELPHIA These
btters have received the highest Communication from
persons who have tried thcr and unequalcd in their
qualities.
Aug. I, 1S55.-2w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

NorE.-The counties marked thus are not
official. but believed to be correct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
Magazines for August.

uARPER'S Magazine, Frank Leslie's Gazette ol
II Fashion ROBT. CoWAN,
August !, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

post-olfice has been established at Pond Gap,
Augusta county, Lorenzo Shaw, Postmaster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01

ny- USE HAmpToN's VEGETABLE TINcTuRE.-Haye
you Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Nervous Debility.
Diseases Of the Kidneys any Loss Of Power and Dis
arrangement ofthe system? We but point you to tho
thousands who have used the GREAT IsvIooaAToR.
In proof ofwha we say aboyc, we refer you to Hamp
toms Vegetable Tincture," and its effects.
&C. See advertisement.
Sept. l3, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-01
Good Medicines.

1t is estimated that -Ayer's Cierry
Pectoral and Cdthartic Pills have
done more to promote the public
health, than any other one cause.
There can be no question that the
Cherry Pectoral has by lis thousand
on thousand cures of Colds, Coughs,
Asthma, Group, Influenza, Bronchi-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-07
The Difficulty at Greytown.

We learn from Washington that the party OF Ameri'
who arrested by the Grey people the
San Juan river were not hbusterH as correspondent
Of the New York Daily Times hints, but American ct
Aens engaged In lawful and peaceful enterprise The
commander ofthe party, Julius de Bfssot, Esq, Ia well
known in New York and New Orleans, az the
late Commander Of the Atlantic Mall Steamship
CompsDy's steamer ~ Dorado. Captain DE BRA
rot bound 10 Ecuador, being largely interested
In the Galapagos protect and selected the Costa Rca
the shortest and best and his friends gen
Il, men who desrous Of travelling in tnat counuy
with eye future location there Hi,rumored that
Mr Fabens Consul at San Juan, Who Is IN the city
has brought on dispositions, by the most
psctabe pie that nss hborhood fully corroberang
these statements, We know that Col Kinney and Mr..
FbeuA conferred together the state of nfars
the MuSgnto coast and that obstacle exists there
TO an immediate pursuance OF the Kinney -ntsrprAs,
and the expedition sa fixed fact, and will soon start
now that the road Il clear.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-07
THE OPERATlC WAR.
Temporary Suspension Of Hostilitics-second
Meeting OF the Artists-Letter from nir.
PhaIen-PrOspe cts for the Future. &C., &c.

Temporary Suspension Of Hostillties-SecOnd
Meeting OF the ArtIsts-Letter from MIR.
PhaIen-Prospects for the Future. &C., &c.
Matters at the Academy not SO warke yesterday
as on Monday. The police guard was discontnued-the
inaammatory pacards had disappeared from the DOORS
and the friends Of Ole Bull we're nowhere to be seen
second meeting of the artists held In the saloon
at IL O'Clock A. NJ There regular organization,
Mr. Aegr the scenic artist Of the house presented
letter from Mr.. James Phaen one of the directors Of
the Academy. Subjoined is copy of the document
NEW York, March O. 1855.
Mr. ArIEGRI:-SIR-I have read in the morning papers,
with small chagrin tine pain fu statements contained
in the resolutions passed yesterday at meeting Of the
art sts snd employees at the Academy OF Music, under
see that new meeting has been called for this morn
ing at IL O'Clock to take into consideration the unortu
nate situation OF that portion whose loss OF salary
loss of daily bread should you deem il amongst your
selves udicious mode of relief would suggest your
uniting together and giving for the benefit
would further suggest that the salaries of the lowest
Glass should be paid in fu whilst the balance should
be divided equally amongst the higher artistes.
II this should be the decision OF this morning 1t would
me gre great pleasure 10 put the Asadsmy AGA o. Music,
upon myself the usual additional expenses OF the house
JAMES PHALEN.
The meeting decided to accept this proposition and
the bensdt alluded to viii probably be given next
Monday evening. An effort will be made to induce Sig
nor Brgnol the new tenor, to appear Edgardo, in
LUCIA ai Iammermoor,n on this occasion.
II also stated at this meeting that Mr. Phalen in
tended to make arrangements for the continuance
of the opera, and that sinking fund would be made
that nights salaries would not depend upon
nights receipts The artists generally to be Of the
opinion that Mr. Phaen intends to carry the opera at
his expense, and their indignation at Ole Bull is
considerably Modified by the prospects ahead, which
they consider as rather brilliant than otherwise.
The meeting yesterday attended by all tbs princi
pal artists, including signorina Felicta yesva Ole
Bull ia in town. but has not yet bean heard from. He
to bear the storm Of Indignation which has been
stowered upon his head with remarkable patience.
1he great difficulty at the Academy seems to have
been the very high salaries paid to the artists aud also
in the tact that singers engaged than could
be made Of. The principal salaries stated as
follows