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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
Big Apples.

The Woodstock Tenth Legion notices our ap-
Pile, (l3i inches in circumference and refers us
TO one lett at that office which measured 10 inch
es The Rockingham Register says that will DO
to run against Augusta, but it cant come up to
Rockingham. 1t is very mortify ing to US to have
to stand this growing of the "Tenth Legion"
and we hope our friends will bring in their apples
If no one has single apple that can beat Shenan-
doah and Rockingham, let coape be sent, or
even half dozen, OF indeed half bushsl would
be all the better.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
pnblie Renting in Spring Hill.

IN Tu.sday the 6h day Of November, 1855 shall, as
" the Guardian Of the Of Leroy OBritt,
decd proceed 10 rent, in the village of Spring Hill,
Augusta county, to the highest bidder, Blacksmith
Shop, Dwelling House and the lot Of ground attached,
containing one. third Of an acre
Tbis is an excellent stand for an industrious mechan
ic, and the terms, which will be accommodating and
made Known on the day Of renting, offer strong induce
ments TO such man. VIM. ID. ANDERSON,
Oc, n. ls55-tdr Guardian Of SO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

Robert S. Kelly. postmaster at Atchi.on, Kan
sas, ha. returned The copies Of the Herald Of Free
dom, free soil paper published at Lawrence, re-
cevsd at his Office, refusing to circulate them, un-
der the law passed BY the Legislature iorolddIng
the circulation of incscdiary publications. Lbs
publisher Of the Herald has written statement
of the case, aud sent it to Postmaster Gensfai
C.mpbell
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

A man named Ainsworth, charged with murder
was recently placed in Jail in De Witt county,
Texas. few nights after, gang, of men pro-
ceeded TO the prison, and broke open door which
seems 10 have been In the top of the CELL
Through this they then dropped an ignited tur-
pen,inc ball, by which they could plainly see
tina situation of the prisoner. They then dsber-
ately murdered Ainsworth. firing successfully four
different volleys Of buckshot until he was killed.
The cries Of the victim for help, and his screams
OF pain, were distinctly heard by persons close at
hand, not one of whom, however, would venture
to his assistance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

RErALIATroN.-The newspapers Of the South
which have been laboriag for some time 10 get
up acs of retaliation by the Southern Legislatures
against Massachusetts, on account OF what Is
called the "personal liberty BILL will, We think
soon be saved further trouble. The discreet and
sound men of Massachusetts, seem determined to
have the corrective applied in tho proper way
The ''madness which ruled the hour" is likely
to pass away, and the councils of the State will
soon be in the hands Of rational and patriotic men,
warmly attached TO the Union of the States and
animated by those fraternal feelings which in the
revolutionary era bouad North and South in a
common brotherhood. -.Nat. Intel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

An ELECTIVE JUpIcIARr.-Tho Detroit Free
Press judiciously remarks on this subject "We
were never clearly satisfied that the Judiciary
should be elective sand we confess that we are
not more clear now than hitherto. In the ap-
preaching election in New York judges are to be
elected and in their election the liquor law is the
paramount questionable issue. in fact. The can
didatss have been all nominated with reference
10 their expressed opinions as to whether not the
existing law is constitutional, and they will DO
ch0sen or defeated as majority (and may be n
plurality of the people shall think on that CUES.
ton. Thus every voter becomes Judge. Every
eector sits in Judgment upon some of tho incest
constitutional questions that have ever been raised
in high court of judicature. We have an eHalt-
ed estimate Of the popular Intelligence; We think
the sober second thought Of the people pretty gers
rally correct but We do not quite like the pSn Of
running the hazard Of the some times preciPitate
6rst. thought of the people being wrong in respect
to questions which ought not to be before them
and which afec. the foundation of society toe
intimately 10 be tho football of political parties"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
Potatoss and Corn.

We have received two Irish potatoes raised on
the farm Of Rev. Geo. A. Shuey, near Church
vile, each of which is about a foot long, and
weighs nearly two pounds. Also an ear Of corn
from Mr.. Jacob Snyder's farm, weighing two
uounds and containing fifteen hundred grsns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

The National Era--the Abolition organ pub
hshed at Washngion-rsgard Know Nothing
ism in the free States as an invincible obstacle to
Fusion and Abolilonism, and calls it the faithful
ally of slavery and the South. 1t says Cur
readers see that Know Nothingism is operating
just as We predicted. Where it cannot rule, it
seeks TO ruin. In States where it is dominant, it
seeks to subject Republication to its use; where
it is not arrays itself in bitter opposition to it.
In Indiana and some of the Western States, it
holds back Republicanism from any efficient &C
lion. In Ohio, Massachusetts, and New York,
where the Republicans have disenangled them
selves it is seeking to overthrow them, thus playing
into the hands of the Administration and the Slave
Power, and retarding the movement for union in
the free States"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

Gov. SHANNON on SLAvERY.-Governor Shan
non, of Kansas, has written letter denying that
he made pro-slavery speech at Westport, Mis-
souri,. He says ID have this moment received
information that they are circulating charge a.
ganst me that I made pro-slavery speech at
Wesport, in Missouri, on my way here. There
is not word of truth in this charge-it is wholly
false. In the few remarks made at Nesiport.
in reply to the welcome they gave me, said
nothing on The subject Of slavery on the contrary,
remarked that that was question that would
not discuss. Since came here, on all occasions,
have left the question where the Kansas bill
leaves ito the people to determine for them.
selves and have, upon all occasions, 30 stated"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

LIEUT., MAURY.-A Washington letter to the
New York Times says:-"Lieutenant Maury
for one makes no secret of the fact that he consd
ers his retirement an insult and dishonor which
every impulse Of his manhood requires him to re-
pei 1t is unfortunate that anything should have &C.
CURED in the policy of our Government, to put in
this frame oil mind a valuable officer, upon whom
the world is showering honors for his contributions
TO practical science. Many of the officers affected
by the action of the Board. are engaged in organ
Eng an appeal to Congress for reliei."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

MoRMoE AFFAIRs.-A Washington letter gays:
Col. Steptoe, of the United States Army, is here,
the guest Of the President at the Executive Man
sion. 1t will be remembered he was sppoiuted
BY the President last winter to succeed Brigham
Young in the GovcruorshiP Of Utah, but declined
to accept the responsible position. | understand
it is his opinion that no other than military Cover
nor. with an adequate military force, can ever prove
the error of Young's boast, that he will be Cover
nor Of Utah until God Almighty tells him he need
be Governor ma lnpger A Military Governor,
Col Stsptoe would undertake to teach the Nor
mons the necessity of obedience to Federal author
i.y, but not otherwise. 1t is now a year and a
half since the Presidents determination to test
the question of sovereignty with the Mormons
was announced, but the issue has not yet been
made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

LATE ELEcTlors.-In Pennsylvania, Plumer,
Democrat, is elected Canal Commissioner, BY a
very large majority. The Democrats have also
carried the Legislature. which will enable them
to elect U. s. Senator in place OF Mr.. Cooper.
In Ohio, Chase, Republican, u or Fleesoiler,
is elected Governor By an overwhelming majority
probably twenty thousand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

The municipal election in Baltimore on We'd
nesday last resulted in the triumph Of the Demo-
erals, they having secured twelve out of the TWEEN.
ty members of the City Council voted for. and
carried the city, on the aggregate vote, BY ma
iority of over 600 votes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
Notice 90 Carpenters.

SsEALED proposals will be received a! Rock
~ bridge Depot until the 10Th of November
next for The building Of Church "a by A feet.
of wood. Plans and Specifications can be seen at
Mr.. James Belts, residing at the place, after the
lst day Of November.
JAS. BELL,
JOHN w. ABRAHAM, Comm.
Oct. II. 1856 and o,hers,)
Or Lexington Valley Star copy 3ts, and send
accnunt 10 las Bell
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
DEVELOPMENTS OF New York ConRupTIoN

DEVELOPMENTS OF New YORK CoREupTIoN.
We lately noticed the fac! that SIX OF Inc NE"
York Aldermen had been indicted tor receiving
lrhe. 70 inarenc. the official action. Inone case
that of Alderman Cooper, the indictment has been
oua,hed and the uiines, for the prosecution IN
dict.d for periury, he having in one affidavit
swarm that he did bribe Alderman Cooper, and IN
another inst as fatty he did not. The other ca.
acc are ,tilI under adjudication. In the Court OF
Over and rerminer on Monday three other indlct-
menls were presented. Two indictments Asa"s'
Sidney n. Stuart, City Judge, one for bribery,
and the other for conspiracy to defeat The ends of
ju.tie.. VIM. G. Elder. policeman, i, indicted
for conspiring with Judge Stuart to defeat the
ends of Justice. The charges made out 10 the In
distments are accepting brides in two specified ca
sea for defeating the ends of justice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

EARTHQUAKES IN ALDANIA.-Letters from
Scutara. in Albania, of the 25th ultlmo, mention
that the population of that place and Of the sur
rounding country is made more anxious by the ire
ouently recurring earthquakes than by the eTsh's
Of the war For the last twenty days shocks OF
earthquake have been experienced almost aa',y
with loud rumbings, continuing from flitesn 10
twenty minutes, and causing vast mischief. IN
one village ninety houses have been reduced 10
ruins; and in connection with these shocks, tS
volcanic crater. visible some time since in the bed
of the river Dwina, bot which closed again in
three DAYS, is now re.opening. In Valona and
the adjacent country. particularly at Monas,r and
Batogiie, the cholera RACES with much violence,
and the major portion of the alarmed inhabitants
have fed into the woods
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
Judge Thempson.

We regret to learn that the continued indisPo-
sition of Judge Thompson prevented his going to
the Warm Springs TO hold his Court on Monday
last He was compelled to leave Nelson before
the expiration Of the term there, from the same
cauSa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

A NV PARrY-New York seems to be The
hot bad OF new political parties. Fho latest orgsn-
cation is Que protesting 10 DO composed of meF-
chants and mercantile clerks. entirely, who dis
gusied with the corruption and trickery of party
politicians, have concluded to nominate ticket of
their own fur local Offices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

Frox CALlFokvIA.-The steamer Northern
LIGHT has arrived at New York with San Fran
cisco dates TO the goth September. The State
election came off in California on the 9Th of that
month, and resulted in the triumph of the
Know Nothings Their whole ticket is elected,
and johnson, their candidate for Governor, has
1000 majority. The Senate stands II Know
Nothings, Is Democrats ; the Assembly 81 Know
Nothings, 25 Democrats. The vote on the liquor
law is close and doubtful.
The steamer Uncle Sam arrived at San Fran
cisco on the l4h ult., having lost LOG passengers
from cholera.
Col Kinney has resigned the Governorshlp OF
San Juan, and another meeting for an election has
been called, the English Consul having assured
Col. Kinney that his government would recognize
him if re elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

Hoes IN rnE Wksr--The Louisville Journal
or Tuesday says; Contracts have been making
f,r hogs through the week at S. 1925 net, at
which prices are firm. We hear of the sale Of
600 by pork house owner at So from the hook.
A letter from Allen county says hogs are selling
there at s5.25, witch is equal to s6.50a$6.75
b n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
Situation Wanted

YOUNG lady educated in Northern institution,
II who has had some experience as tcasher, desires
country school She is qualified to teach all the Eng
.h branches oflearnng, and music. Address
Y. Y,
Oct. II, 1856 West View, Augusta co., va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

NoRFoLK AND oRTsMoUTH-lhere were
seven new casespf fever reported IN Norfolk on
Thursday, the llih inst. A letter from Ports
mouth on the same day says; 1.-The refugees
who, since the epidemic commenced, have dwell!
in stables, &C.. throughout this and the adjoining
counties have commenced to return to their homes
--many Of them looking careworn and sickly.
caused from severe attacks Of bilious fever,
which prevails to some extent nearly every sum
mer in The adjoining country around the city,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
EsfrayS.

GAME to the residence Of the subscriber, near
v Waynesborough, about the lst September, two
STEERS, BrIndlc and Red, about two years old,
marked with an $50 10 The right horn, and appraised
At SI3 each. The owners requested to prove
property and pay charges and take them away.
Oct. II. 1855. d. w. SECRIST.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

EpnrMrc AMONG THE HoRsEs.-The New
York Times says An epidemic of unusual vIra-
]encs is attacking the horses of the city, and IN
all directions fine plump animals may DO seen ~
inc dead by the wayside. or course the poor and
oyerwcrked beasts are humorous. We understand
that the Knickerbocker Stage Company lost forty
in one week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
PAKrrIs IN NEW YoI1.-Thsy have now a

PAkTIEs III NEW Yonx.-Thsy have now an
endless variety Of parties in the city ofNew York.
Ono of the papers Of that city says:
For instance we have The hard shell democracy,
and the soft shell tho hard shell and the double
shell. and the American democracy the straight
out silver grey wings. and The fusion wings; the
national republicans, the American republicans.
the know nothings, the temperance party, the IL
guor league, the peoples party, the city reforn
party, the abolition party, aud the constitutional
rights party-al Of which have separate tickets
or separate candidates.
There are said to be no less than thirty-six dis
tine, political organizations in the State, besides
'los of small fry" There may be little strata
ing in this, and it would doubtless be rather diff
cult to define where the several land marks begin
and leave off; but there is. nevertheless, much
truth in it, and fine illustration of tho political
chaos which at present reigns supreme.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

BATTLE OF KING's MoUNrAIN.-The anniver'
sary of this battle was celebrated IN oou'h caro-
lima last week, in magnificent style; Ab9ut 49,
900 persons were present Col: John ). Preston
Hon. George Bancroft and the Hon. w. .. Pres
ton were the speakers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

ORpHANs--There are now 60 orphans in the
House of Refuge at Norfolk, with none 10 claim
them. besides thoss that have been provided for in
families in the city. Richmond ana petersburg
also have charge OF considerable number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
Opp0site Va, Hotel,

TUST Receved.a large supply of Black and
~ Brown Domestics, Blankets Linseys, &C., W
which we would respectfully invite the attention Of
the public.
NELSON l. BAYLOR.
Stanton, Oct. IL, 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

Troops SENT TO THE CRIMEA.-lt appears,
from official returns, tina. up to the 18th osptem-
Der there were shipped from Marsellles and lou
Ion, for the East, since the commencement OF the
war, 226. 900 men, besides $4,000 from Algeria,
Corsica and Italy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

THE CONVENTION citizens of Lynch
burg are preparing to give an old Virginia well
come to the delegates who attend the American
Ccayeaioa in that city on the 18th inst,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

The ''New Steamboat Law" works well on
the Western Rivers, as is seen in the great diml-
mutton Of the number of fatal diSas;srs. The in
spectors at New Orleans report that. during the
year ending September lst, the number OF boats
subject 10 their inspection have carried six hun
bred thousand passengers yet shere has not been
an explosion of boiler or collapse Of fue. nor
have any lives been lost on passenger boats from
the effects of steam or collision. The report at
Cincinnati is almost, if not quite, as favorable
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
View Goods.

ry,E subscribers are now receiving large supply Of
/ FAIL AND WINTER GOODS, to which
they would respectfully invite the attention Of their
friends and the public generally. Call and anime fox
yourselves. MOSBY & TAYLOR
Oct IT, s5.-lm.-Vnd. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

CHURCH CHoIRs.-S Several of the Boston
churches pay from $500 TO $4,000 year for
their music, and many other parishes appropriate
for the same purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

The St. Louis Democrat says its Kansas. cor
respondent reafiirms his assertion that Gov Shan
non said he was for slavery in Kansas. The
Democrat promises a..thorOugh investigation Of the
mailer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

SANTA ANxA's Son IN TRouBLE:-oanta An
mas son who figured colonel IN his iathers ar
my ,rnos;ly in Michoacan, was taken prisoner fsw
days since on his way in disguise 10 vera Cruz,
with the intention of embarklng secretly IRON that
port. The people of the village where he was
arrested determined to lynch I'm on tho spot Tor
their vengeance and sent to Vera Cruz, where he
awaits his trial. He i, only % years OF age, but
is CHARGED with some horrible cruelties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

WIN. H. GoIiday has been appointed postmast-
er at Clns's Mill, Augusta county, in place Of
j Ohm G. Hyde, resigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
The ELECTION IN PHILADELpHIA-The

The ELECTION IN PHILADELPHh.-Ihe
Philadelphia American says: Meagre and mper-
feet as are the returns received at the hour at
which we put our paper TO press, it is not difficult
to discern The result Of the election. Yet that re-
suit cannot for certain obvious reasons, be regard
ed as the triumph of the Democratic party, or the
defeat of the opposition, in so far as the distinctive
political principles of either were concerned
phouoh il was not clear before, ii is manifest now
that a number of accidental and irregular issues
centralized vote which as a third and casting vote
in close contest. was sufficient to determine the
event The chief of those issues was the Liquor
question, and the league organized IN opposition to
the present stringent law Of the o'a'e upon the
subject. has carried the day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
TO TEE LADIES.
ATT. ANN WINTER MILL1MERY.

MRS L. II. WARD will open her Fall and Winter
M Millinery Goods Thursday The lsth inst in her
new room opposite Union Hall She has just returned
from Philadelphia sad New York, where she purchases
the most fashionable material, ami secured the latest
fashions Her friends and the public generally are re-
quested to give her call before purchasing elsewhere
as She will be enabled TO offer them more bcautih
and extensive assortment than ever before.
nc,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

Elk Governor Neil S. Brown, know nothing,
has been elected Speaker of the'Tennessee House
of Delegates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
vaysuR g. sTRTRY,IMG

A RE exhibiting large and handsome Stock Of
"A Fall and Winter Gocas, to which they in
viie the early citeniion Of their friends.
Stsunton Oct 1855
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

Fancy Cassimeres.
A MAGNIFICENT lot will be found at
"A VIM. 4, STE3RETTS.
St.uato-, Oct II, 1886.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

VcsaingS.
DLAIN and Fancy Silk and Velvet yestings, in great
/ variety at JVM. A. SI'ERRETTS.
Staunton 3, Oct II, 1855,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
DIR. JOHN NJ. BALDWIN

OFFERS his professional services to the citizens of
" Stauson and its vicinity Oihce on Main street,, ono
door above the Woodward House.
Staunton. Oct. II. 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

will sell, at the time and place, Negro Wo-
man and child WIZ. T. CANNON,
Admir-. Of J. G.. Slavens, deed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17

Oct. IT, lS55.-tds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-06-21

A CURIOUS AsEcDorE OF TIE REV. SYDNEY
SMITH "A DECIDED SELL.-Lady Cubebs ad
a great passion for the garden and the hot
like the Rev. Sydney, was sure to dilate upon
her favorite subject Her gerapiums, her au
riculas, her dahlias, her carnations, her AGA.
ciss, her lillia rsgia, her ranunculus, her ma
rygoldi, her peonies her rbodoiendrou pro-
eumbens, messy pompese, and rose pubescsps,
wsre discussed with ell the flow of hot. house
rhetoric. my Lady" asked the reverend
wit: /" did you ever have a psoriasis septen.
nis?" ooh, yes-a most b-s-a-u.t full one
gaze 1T to the Archbishop Of Canterbury.
Dear man and II came cut so in the spring %
The psoriasis septennis is the medical name
for the seven years itch