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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25
Are we the Orcnn.

In reply to our friends of the Stanton Specta-
tor, we beg to say that the National American
is private enterprise, and does not assume TO oe
the organ OF our party in this State, or city even.
We assume nothing of the sort. 1t is true our
hopes rest upon the American party; 1t Is true
that the paper originated in a seeming demand tor
an able, high toned, and commanding journal de-
voted to, and an exponent OF, the principles oil our
party. five succeed we expect, and shall feel
ourselves entitled to its confidence and support,
but whether we have 50 Tar succeeded, or may
hereafter succeed, is not fer US TO say.
We assume then no position for ourselves, and
are willing that our merits and dement's shall
themselves establish what that position may be.
We invite MT only a friendly but critical at.
tentlon to the course Of our paper the tenor OF lis
articles, its tone, and ability. We ask all to eX-
anime closely the advice it gives--the sentiments
it uters, and the policy it nculcaes. If the first
is good, the second patriotic, and the last rational
and consistent; and if these views are pronulgat-
ed in style, and with force and power to cor
respond, we hope eventually to enjoy, and we
shall certainly endeayJr to deserve, the respect
confidence, aud support of our party.
To the members then of our party everywhere,
we extend friendly greeting 10 our brothers of
our party press, we cordially protier our hearty
good will and towards our opponents even, we
shall endeavor to emulate the virtues of charity
and Offices of courtesy but If after this friendly,
frank and sincere avowal on our part, there should
be individuals Of our party who from personal an
imosy think proper to return i'll for good will,
or if certain OF ours, and the opposing party pres
SEES choose, either from motives of petty jealousy
or par,zan vindictiveness, to throw down The gage
of battle, we do not hesitate to say that not only
will the gage be promptly accepted, but that no
quarter will be claimed nor hvors asked on our
part-and to all such we shall say,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

TIE SEA SERPEYr has been last seen in Silver
Lake, little sheeto of water near Wyoming, New
York, and supposed to connect with Lake Onla-
rio by subteraneous outlet Five persons en-
gagged in fishing testify to having seen the mon
sler who as usual elevated. his head fourteen or
fifteen feet in the air aud ashed the water with
his tail in the most alarming manner. His snake
ship having reached the inland waters via the st.
Lawrence and Lake Ontario it is to be hoped
will visit all The watering places in succession
Why should Nahant, Cape May and Newport
monopoli2e 50 attractive card
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

Bounty LAND WARRANr5.--Up to Monday
evening last, the total number of applications for
warrants under the bounty land law OF 1850, had
reached the enormous aggregate of 1911 100000
Of which were received on Wednesday,. Probably
very few, indeed, Of these applicants will be re-
jected, as the law grants The facilities of obtain
ing portiun Of the public domain Ia all who ever
handled gun or sword for fortnight for their
cOuutry's protection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25
Agricultural E,air.

We have before us schedule Of the Premiums
offered by the Virginia Agricultural Society for
the Annual Exhibition of 1855. 1t is the most
complete list yet made out, and vii! be interesting
to farmers generally. Those who may desire to
examine it, will find copy at this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

LARGE AMOUNT OF CLAms.-Ihe amount of
Government Claims TO come before the Court at
Washington is over S30,000,0 600, prominent e.
mO1g which are remnants of the old Continental
money and the Provincial Scrip issued to support
the country through the Revolutionary struggle ;
private advances to the Government during that
war, afterwards repudiaied The French SPoia
ton men have decided not to petition the Court,
relying upon the next House of Representatives,
despite the Presidential yeto
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

PRo-SLAyERY Cow zYTIoN.-The convention
of the friends of slavery in Missouri met in Lex
ington on the 18th. large number Of delegates
were in attendance. President Shannon, of the
University, delivered an address in favor of sla-
very. At the evening session a platform was a
dopted, approving Of the fugitive slave law, the
Kansas Nebraska act, SC. The convention DIS.
claimed any intention to Interfere with the actual
settlers, but expressed their determination to pro-
tect themselves aud property, as the eighteen Dor
der counties of Missouri contain $4,000 slaves,
which will be valueiess ii Kansas becomes the a
bode of abolition fanatics. A committee was APP
pointed to publish an address to tie people of the
United States on the history ofthe Kansas excite
ment. Resolutions were adopted calling on the
Missouri Legislature to legislate within the Con-
sti,utiou against the products &c, of AIassachu-
sets and other States practically multiplying the
fugitive slave law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

The UNITED STATES COURT OF CLANs-a
new body selected by an act OF the las! Congress,
held lis first session on the l2thins. It's proceed
inps have been confined to admitting attorneys
the multitude whereof is as the sand of the sea
especially of ex-M. C,s,-to adopting rules
and other preliminary proceedings no final ac-
ton is expected on any case Until the next meet
ing of the Court in October.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25
NsigSIr w SntesI.

THE subscriber is DESTROYS Of procuring the services
4 of first rate Miller. For such who
well recommended ne will pay liberal price. man
with small family preferred Address
WM. p. JARAIAN,
NIechums River, Albcmarc CO, Va.
July %, lS5j-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

Straws show which way the wind blows. The
Evening Post, the leading Democratic Free Soil
Journal in New York city, has come outin very
hong and labored article upon the next Presidency,
which may be taken as n sort of semi official eX-
position Of the ground which the particular school
of politicians it speaks for mean to occupy in the
approaching contest The Post throws MI.
Pierce overheard predicts ostracism for the sup
porters of the compromise bill of 1850, and de-
clares its conviction that the next President, who
ever he may be, will be elected with sole refer
ence to the suppression Of slavery on the free
SOIL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25
Centrnl Railroad.

A large quantity of English iron, imported by
the Central Railroad Company, has been received
at Richmond, and the lay ing Of the track to Mill
borough will be completed as soon as possible
The cars will probably reach that point by the
middle of August They now run about twenty
miles west of this Mace
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

TIE RECENT CASE or LYYCHlNG IN WIscoN-
sIN-We have foil account of The hanging OF
the man Mayberry by mob, at Evansville, Wis
cousin, last week. ltappears that the prisoner
had been found guilty by Judge Doolitile, but the
law only prescrbes Imprisonment for life. The
Sheriff undertook to remove the prisoner from the
Court House TO the Jail, but he, with his posse,
had scarcely got out Of the Court House, when
the cry arose-''hang him-hang him" The
officers were then completely overpowered by
the crowd, the prisoner seized, rope placed a,
round his neck, and notwithstanding his awful
shrIelis and prayers, they dragged him to a clus-
ter of trees, and hung him till dead. A band OF
three hundred men had been organized to execute
the deed. The greatest excitement pervaded
Rock River for over one hundred miles. May
berry was raitsinan, as was also his victim, AL
ger who was murdered under very aggravated elf
cumStances.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25
Melancholy.

The Charlottesville Advocate regrets to learn
that Mr.. Somerfeld Points, son of Mr.. Joseph
Points, of Charlottesville, was killed by band
Of Indians in the territory Of Utah, some weeks
since. Mr. Points was in company with two 9th
er men. all Of whom lost their lives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

We invite the attention Of ladies and gentlemen
f this place to the advertisement headed 'Sew
ng Establishment" in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

TROUBLE AHEAD ANriCIPATED.-The PTus-
sian government is looking well to its arms. Or,
ders have been given to convert, as soon as pos
sible. $4,000 weapons Of the old system into
Minnie rifles. As soon as this Is accomplished
100000 others are to be altered after the same
fashion. A mechanic in Zelle has taken con-
tract binding himself to deliver l2O 900 rifle sights
within 2 vear
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25
Tho stntn Convention.

A committee on the part of the American Party
of Lynchburg are out in card suggesting that
the proposed State Convention shall meet IN that
city on the 18th of September instead of an earl-
day. as had been designed. The suggestion is
generally acquiesced in.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

Neal Dow, the Mayor of Portland, who order
ed the military to fire upon the liquor law mob,
by which one or two persons were killed, has been
acquitted by one coroner'S jury and found guilty
of murder or manslaugher by another, condemned
by general meeting Of citizens and justified by a
committee of investigation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25
TU RNEP SEED.

A FRESH supply of Early Dutch Turnp, Early
n Bloomsdalc, Large Globe ditto, Large White Flat
Turnip, Just received from d. Landrcth s. Son Call
early and get supply at
JAS. G. LAlRD'S Drug Store
Stanton, July %, lS35.-rewn papers copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

VorE OF THE SrArE.-The vote of the whole
State is for Wise SO $50; for Fournoy 1920,
giving Wise majority of 1896. The Enqui-
rer has heard officially from every county save
six. Without them lNise's majority is 1908,
and with them it is 1916.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

The New York Herald publishes two curious
documents. one IL Call for "a National Conyen-
ton Of Coored Americans" to be held in the city
of Philadelphia on the 10Th of October next; the
other for a Woman's Convention at Saratoga on
he 9th and 10th Of August,t to discuss Woman's
Rioht of Suffrage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

The WHEAT CRop.-The papers are busy at
figuring out the probable wheat crop of this year
Of course the statements are merely conjectural
and not of much value. One estimate puts down
the crop of all the States aud Territories at 1884,
572 900 bushels, which is sixty eight million
bushels over that Of 1919. The value of the
wheat in that year is put down in the census re-
port at 100000, 900. five value the present
crop at one dollar and quarter bushel, it will
be worth an aggregate OF more than two hundred
and ten and half million Of dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

No less than ten State Conventions, political
&c., are to be held in New York during the fall.
Unless New York politicians are shrewder than
other people they will be puzzled to discriminate
among this multitude of factions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

Or We take pleasure in publishing an article
headed ''Are we the Organ ?' from the Rich
uoai National ,qmerican, and invite for it the
.r. JON eieI out readers Of the American party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

CHlNA.-Tho Tartar Emperorof China, Hen
roo, is reported to be dead. The insurgents still
hold Naukin, but we do not hear of their making
any advancement towards Pekin. Canton re-
mains quiet. in political sense, but the domestic
state is frghtlul, in consequence of the famine.-
SIR John Browning has made treaty, which O.
pens Siam 70 the European traders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

The first -four of the new crop from the Valley,
made at Mr.. Silas Koiner's mill. in this county,
was received by Messrs. NJ. Blair & Co., of Rich
mond on the 18th, and sold to bakers for $l2.75
per barrel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25
MARR lEES.

-~~-o-~0--~>~0-~0~-~7-- @~0~o~7~0~~'
On the l5tl inst at Jennings Gap, by Rev. Jno.
d. Freed, Mr.. DAVID Eaton to Miss MELISA ID. AD-
Aas, both Of Augusta county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

DR.. John Thompson, one of the delegates elecd
from Kanawha county To the Legislature, diet
very suddenly on the | lih inst,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

We, the undersigned impressed with the impor-
lance OF concer ted action in The cause Of Educa
ton, agree to meet in Convention at Stanton on
the 18th day of August, 1855; and earnestly re-
quest all who are interested to attend.
Jno. b lackweH Pres L. G. Institute.
Horace Bibbs, Charlottesville.
r. l.. Carne, Alexandria.
e.. J. Foster, Essex Co.
j. N. Frentzel, Prof Newtown F. Institute.
ID. S. F., Palmyra Academy.
Jed. Hotchkss, Messy Creek Academy.
E. &. Hanes, IL. Il. Acad., Buckingham Co
II. B. Hanes, g s.
j. c. Hanes, g @
VIM. A. Jackson, Augusta Co.
l.. Il. Kidd, Newtown NJ. Academy
K. Lanzey, Morgantown.
VIC. Lpscomb, jr., Charlottesville.
Silas Livermore, Albemarle.
A. J. Levenworth, Petersburg.
B. Manly, jr., Principal r. r. Institute.
II. r. Mckee, Charlottesville.
l.. Waddell, Stanton Academy.
John CARRIER, g g
Pike Powers, SLaunloa.
r. fl. Phillips, Pm. V L. Institute, StaunOn
A. PreOt, +. y
r. S. Phillips, Charlottesville.
J. Nj. Smead. Prof. Williamsburg
E. p. Walton, Principal Newtown II. Institute.
o. $. White, Fleetwood Academy.
l.. S White. Mt. Crawford 50
w. A. Woodson ,Notaway g. II.
TT. Woodson, Charlottesville.
NrS- PAPERS please publish.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

Ns-UsE HAMproy's V VEGETABLE TrNcTuRE-Havc
you Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Nervous Debility,
Diseases of the Kidneys, any Loss of Power and Dis
arrangement of the system? We but point you TO the
thousands who have used the GREAT ISvrooRAToR.
In proof ofwhatwesay aboye, we refer you to "Hamp
toms Vegetable Tincturc," and its effects.
O. See advertisement
Sept. 13, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

PRrcE OF WnEAT.-The Richmond IVhig
says We have already expressed the opinion
that The average price OF wheat from now all next
harves. will exceed 81. The grounds for that
opinion are the short supplies throughout the world
and the war in Europe The extreme rates will
depend upon the crops 10 England and France
Without demand from one or both those coun-
tries, the domestic demand would moi Justify ex-
islng prices. But we regard it as certain that
England will need assistance from us-and pro-
badly France also.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

FRom KANsAs-The Kansas Legis ature met
at Pawnee on the 2nd Inst. Governor Reedef's
message contends for the right Of the people to
settle their own affairs uniunuenced by the other
astses, and stys t5t the territorial legislature
may act ON the question OF slavery tc Limited
extent, and temporarily regulate it. He directs
attention to the definition OF the boundaries of the
counties aud districts, and the qualifications ofyo
ters He recommends that a stringent liquor law
be adopted on account of the Indians. He thinks
that a light tax only is required, and contends
that pre,emptiOus may be taxed He recon-
mends the immediate establishment OF the seat Of
government, aud announces that the population
OF the territory amounts TO 1855 females, and o.
1873 males.
The legislature fixed upon the Shawnee Mis-
sion as the temporary seat of government. The
Governor vetoed the measure, but the Legislature
passed it Notwithstanding, and adjourned to meet
arain at the Shawnee Mission
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

NR. A. %. ARTHUR, Dentist, will be absent till the
latter part Of August.
Stanton, Jaly ., 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

K1YNEY's ExpEDIrIoN.-The schooner Emma,
from New York for Central America, with Col.
Kinney and his expedition, was lost on the 18Th
ut on Caicos Reef. All hands were saved and
taken to Turks Island. Col Kinney was in good
spirits. notwithstanding his mislortunes. and was
negotiating for another vessel to carry the eXped
ton to Nicaragua All the baggage and equip
ments of the expeption were lost. Letters re-
ceived from Turks Island say that the expedition
would sail again on the 28ih for Central America
in British vessel chartered for the purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25
BAKER'S PREMIUM BITTERS.-The follow
ing voluntary certificate is from regular Physician
Read t-then try the Bittcrs:

April 18th, 1853.
DIR. T. BAKER: Dear Sir-In returning you my
warmest thanks for the success have met with in the
use OF yonr Premium Btters, Of Justice and be-
nevolencc actuates to lay before YOU the following
(Gliaost mirGculOus) cure.
own a woman, very valuable servant who after
the birth Of her sixth child, became very much deb
ated owing to the rregularty of the menstrual courses
She suffered most from Memorrhogia, which is an in.
creased or excessive secretion Of the menses For six
years despaired of her recovery; she exceedingly
feeble, and suffered, at certain periods circulating
PANS during that time she had several miscarrages
The best medical aid afforded her; but she coDtin
ued to grow worse until, last resort determined
TO try Bakers Premium Bittcrs " and to nv surprise
before using two bottles her health began TO improve
aud ere twelve months had elapsed she gave birth 10
fine healthy child She is now esjoying as good health
she ever did She thinks your Bttcrs effected her
cure, and must undoubtedly concur in her opinion I
take pleasure in recommending them TO the public IN all
such cases the above mentioned.
Very respectfully, yours,
X. 7. HUNDLEY,
[Ricimond Morning JIai.
Price 50 cents per bottle. For sale by J. b.
EsKRIDGE, Stanton, and BiBB s. WILLS, Charlottes-
Vile.
June 6, 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

The trophies taken during the American war
are not now exhibited with the other cnrIosities in
London Tower. Some time since the Queen gave
special direction that they should bo removed TO
an apartment appropriated exclusively for them,
and on no account are they to be exhibited. This
shows not only great consideration on the part OF
the Queen, but acommendable desire to avoid a.
NY occurrence which might tend to Interfere with
the friendly relations she is now anxious 10 main
tain with America. Every article is labelled,
with the particulars of the incident which gave
interest to it; from the bullet which killed Gen.
Packenlam to the blade OF an oar which caused
the death Of midshipman in skirmisIFng expe-
dition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

TIE MASSACHUSETTS, NuBLIFIcATIoN LAW
4 second appointment under the Massachusetts
Personal Liberty Act.has been declined Tor reasons
similar to those given by the Hon. r. A. Chap
man, Of Springfield, in letter to Governor Gard
ner, declining like appointment. James NJ. Bun
ker, the name of the gentleman last commission
cd, in returning 10 the Governor his commission,
observes
''if / were TO assume this Office, | must preyi
ously take the usual Uath, ''to support the Const
tuition the United States of America, )" and this
in order 10 enforce The provisions Of law in d.
rect conflict with national law made in confOr
nifty with that Constitution, as the highest judi
cial authorities declare" i 3 800
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

AFFLIcriNe DIspENsATIoY.-The Lynchburg
Virginian contains obituary notices Of Mary and
William Writ Gilmer, two children Of DR.. p Ii.
Cilner Of that city The little girl, twill be re-
membered. was burnt to death in Albemarle coun
~ on the 29lh of June A few hours before the
destroyer came, she said as under the influence
of presentment, while standing by the grave of
little cousin "Plant flowers on my grave when
die. for feel as if vii 90 80 Heaven"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

D5yrrsslvG OccUREENcE.-On Tuesday last,
saws tie LyucA5urr Virgnan, Mr.. James NJ.
n..eJ a.o 40 ;ae us $50 esteemed citizens Of that
sp carrying GIFTED lamp into
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rising generation In view of the indeb character
giving the
on pains will be taken to admit nothing that shall have immoral
tendency
ing love Of readings and love virtue Much Of the miscellany" the
the family Hence shall be to the interest
the curtamen It's wrehed that will
intellect of the child, for the sake Of saving few dimes.
We make selections and publish such original will
elder members
And while choice selections shall exclude thing
pernicou pernIou medicine
hundreds dollars worth advertisements
being determined
living this business without aiding gamblers and swad and song high
woodsawng something else Too
been devoted the single purpose Of trying good begin this late
TO promote vice and immortality, for the sake Of pelf
children will The
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will DOLLAR WEEKLY
worthless, paper being the stale
ang Objectionable pu theatres and mshop Suchp
take them
will be We hope make
Its entire addition TO oil other departments, simply
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any size Tor % than two dollars just as much TO furnish
in their respective localities will
the pay for them In advance.
We will carefully observed All subscribers
Mason and Odd Fellows and benevolent all
calling
terms regard them II they raise dollar
benevolent
oence enough in their immediate neghborhood Tor that purpose
remembered
will live without
neither patronage.
believe
he such paper rather than onzc the worthless cheap
Of other
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Ship builders bank, do.2
Bank Of Milford, Delaware.
kentucky Trust Company. do
Newport Safety Fund bank. do.
Erie and Kalamazoo bank.
Farmers IL Mechanics bank Memphis
Sackett's Harbor bank, N. Y.
Bank of Saratoga Co., do.
Farmer d Mechanics bank. Oswego
Farmers bank, of Onondaigna, N. Y
Drovers' bank, Ogdensburg, do.
Bank of Carthage. do.
Farmers and Mechanics bank Of Ken
County. Maryland.
Cochituate bank Boston.
Bank Of West Killingly, Connecticut
Merchants bank, Macon. georgia.
Bank of Ellsworth, Maine.
Bank of Washtenaw. Michigan.
Empire bank. n. Y.
Bank Of Oshkosh Wisconsin.
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not the best shall not be for want unceng application
oi interests the of its editor
When took charge Of the American sixteen months
addition
editor,
friends They thought impossible unless
should become the Organ But having settled
mind that parties will become that usually
tence Tor the benefit few sPn determined to pursue our chosen
fail publish should
truly independent of the American know full WE'LL that
II been hard tell which side
shall We
shall dictate
knoweveryody that that sells itself party
resent the acts of its We have certainly tried avoid these
shall How have succeeded with
candid readers How far shall succeed future be %
the
questions position
readers well know On the shall
may speak may justly