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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

HIGH PRICE OF SLAvEs.-The Richmond Dis
patch says, there has been greater demand for
slaves in that city during the months of May and
June and July, than was ever known before, and
they have commanded better prices during that
time. This latter is an unusual thing, as the
summer months are generally the dullest Of the
year for that kind of property. Prime field
hands, (women,) will now bring from 81 900 to
$l,10O and men from $1,250 to $1,000. Not
long since, a likely negro girl sold in that city at
private sale for $l,7O0. A large number Of
negroes are bought on speculation, and probably
there is not less than 100000 in that town
now seeking investment in such property.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06
Heavy Rains.

Since our last issue a number of heavy rains
have fallen in this county, and the prospectof the
corn crop is considerably improved The rain OF
Sunday night caused freshets in various parts
of the county, which swept away many bridges
fences, &c. Just before the rains set III tne neat
was most oppressive, the mercury standing al
100. in porch where the sun has no access.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06
Horses wanted.

Two police officers of Charleston, s. w were
in this place day or two ago, advertising TOR
forty small, dark colored horses, for the use OF
the police in that city. 1t seems that 'he polce
there are mounted Horses of the size wanted
"a to Is hands high will be difficult to hnd In
this region.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

The FRENCH INVASION OF MADAeAsoAR.-It
has already been announced that the French
Government is making preparations for the in
vasion of the Island of Madagascar. The rea
sons for this movement are not stated, but it i.
suggested in the Providence Journal, that one
great object is TO interest the public mind, and
another, to give employment to the troops thai
return from the Crimea.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

DoNELsoN ON FnLMoRE.-In his letter to the
Georgia Convention, dated July 18th, Mr.. A: J.
Presidency, speaking of Mr.. Fillmore, says;
81 once did great injustice to this eminent pat
riot and statesman by holding him responsible
for what consider an attempt to merge the
Wing party of the North into sectional opposi-
ton to the rights of the South but when l saw
him rise superior to such local prejudices, and
prefer the interests of the whole country to that
of the section in which he happened to be born,
made all amends in my power to offer, and de-
clare publicly, long before kne,o tho existence
Of the american party, that he ought to be call
ed again by the united voice Of the people to
the chair of the Chief Magistracy."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

VIRGINIA GOLD MINEs.-The Richmond Dis.
patch has the following in relation to the gold
mines of Virginia: The proprietor of the quartz
gold mine in Orange county is about to ship fifty
tons of ore to England, to be tested there by
parties negotiating for his mine. The United
States mines, owned by gentleman in New
York, are about being opened. The washing of
the Vaucluse sands yields SO per ton. The
Mitchell mine in Sputtsylvania has been valued
at $4,000 by party in New York. The Gar
dine mine, in the same county, is yielding well.
All the energy and capital required to work these
mines comes from the North
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

Politics IN CoNNEoTIoUT.-The New Haven
Journal says that no less than two hundred
Democrats, heretofore for Buchanan, have
subscribed to the new Fillmore paper to be
started in Hartford and it is further intimated
that the Democratic paper in Waterbury is a.
bout to declare for Fillmore, and the New Haven
Register Buch.) says the Fillmore men are ma
king a formidable front in that State and forming
clubs in every town, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

DELAwARE.-The Wilmington Journal allud-
ing to the recent Fillmore Meeting, in that city,
says that it 'proves that the patriotic Wings OF
Little Delaware are not all dead yet; but that
recognizing in Willard Fillmore an old and we'll
tried statesman of the Wing school, they are
ready to take the field again, and in the fullness
of their strength and purity of their principles to
assist in elevating him to the Presidency of the
United States. They look upon Mr.. Fillmore as
the only conservative and really national candi-
date now before the people, and while reverting
to his administration, while in the chair of State,
as one of pride and satisfaction they look to his
success in the present struggle as being essential
to the perpetuity and safety of the American
Union; to secure which they believe it to be the
duty of the Wings Of the United States, to come
forward and lend their aid"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

"a SOUND NORTHERN DEMooRAr."-At "a
grand rally" of the Indiana Democracy, on Sat.
u1rday, the 2sth of June, at Cambridge, Governor
Wright of that State was the principal speaker.
The Governor is zone of those sound Northern
Democrats" who have been so much glorified by
the leaders and organs Of the Southern Democ-
racy. 1t will, therefore, be interesting to hear
the Governors views of the Kansas bill. When
the Governor was introduced to the meeting,
says the special correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette, who was present:
"His first thoughts were directed to the Kan
sas bill. He thought it the best Wilnot Proris0
that had erer been enacted, as our Southern
friends will find out and all Of us aoho are OPP.
posed to Slavery"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

JOHN VAN buren, has written letter to the
New York Tribune, defying that Journal to
point out line he has written, or syllable he
has uttered, retracting the arguments be used
in 1s4S. Then he was supporting the Buffalo
platform, with Martin Van Buren, on it-now
he supports James Buchanan and maintains
entire consistency in the two acts. The Buffalo
platform reeked in every fibre with free soil and
Old Martin stood pledged against the admission
of anv more slave States John evidently thinks
he il engaged in the same service now in sup
porting James Buchanan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

AN UNDENIAALE FAor.-The Reading Journal
Pa. truthfuly says Disguise it as the politi-
clans may, Mr.. Fillmore has stronger hold upon
the masses than any other candidate in the field.
The people knoU him-trust in him, and will
vote for him when the time comes, despite the
efforts of agtators and sectionalists, either in
the North or South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

AooUrrrED.-The young man Jarboe was tried
on the goth in the Criminal Court of Washing
ton CITY for murder, in shooting of Nally, the
seducer of his sister. The jury in the course Of
fifteen minutes after the case was submitted, rem
dered verdict of acquittal. On this announce
ment the crowd expressed their satisfaction by
excessive applause, and eagerly pressed forward
to congratulate the avenger OF sisters wrongs
The result produced general rejoicing in the
community
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

HEAR YE-Ata Democratic meeting in Gin
cinnati, last week, Mr.. Groesbech, the speaker
for the occasion, in the course of his speech de-
clared that the election Of Buchanan would
make Kansas freel" That is the way Mr.. Buch-
anan's election is advocated in free States-n
the slaveholding States his election is advocated
on precisely opposite grounds! Which section
is to be fooled, cheated, and betrayed, in the e.
vent in Mr.. Buchanan's election9 The South, of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

THE KANSAS DELEGATE CAsE.-The House Of
Representatives on Friday, by vote of yeas
10, nays SO, declared that Mr.. Whitfield was
not entitled to seat in the House as a delegate
from the territory of Kansas. A resolution adj
uniting Mr.. Reeder as the delegate from the ter
ritory was then rejected, yeas 80, nays 113; the
House declaring its opinion that neither Of the
parties named had been legally elected
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

The bon. E. @. Cabell, Of Florida, has address
ed a letter to each of the Buchanan and Fillmore
electors of that State, asking them whether they
would not. vote for the Presidential candidate of
the opposition party-Buchanan or Fillmore, as
the case may be-if they could thereby defeat
the election of Fremont, or prevent the election
from going into the House of Representatives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06
Commemorative recently published letter

CORRECTION. recently published letter
signed Perrin NJ. Brown" purporting to be a
copy of circular addressed to Postmasters by
the Buchanan men in Washington, calling upon
them to contribute money to the. cause. The
Postmaster General has written letter stating
that there is no such man as Brown IN Wash
ington-that box at the Post Office was taken
in that name, and he gave orders to have the
arrested, but he could not be found.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

ADVERTISEMENT
Oryqenated Bitters.-This peculiar medicine
astonishes every sufferer from Dyspepsia, ana
those who have tried thousand remedies III
vain, will never regret trial OF II. a ie" aoses
WIZ 81 Aug. Cit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06
M Rnsiness Mem and Advertisers.

The 0Spectator" having regular permanent clrcu-
,aton among the farmers and substantial businesses men
of this and the adjoining COUNTIES second we oeheve
80 mon as medium of advertising surpassed by no
other in the Valley 1t is old and firmly established
Uoner numbering among its readers those whose
custom would be valuable to business ana Is stead
ily reaching larger number No ia' oS
yertiser desires to attract. r rop
w JOB wORK.--Every description OF JOB
pRfSTING executed in the best style OF the art ohce
in the Stone Building, Augusta 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

A Profitable IarsstmentIif you would save
twenty dollars in physicians ices, and twice that
amount in time, buy dollar ootue OF Ferry Da-
Wis Pain Killer for family use; you will never
regret il. July 80, 1858.-2ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

POLITICS IN OHIo.-A correspondent, OF the
Baltimore American, writing from Steubenvllie,
Ohio, July 9th, says: II =,
There is one singular fact in connection with
the present position Of parties in Ohio, that even
in the regions of fanaticism if vote is taken u
promiscuous assemblage, it will be found that
Fillmore generally outnumhers both Fremont
and Buchanan A few days since, in train on
the Central Ohio Railroad, politics was in con-
slant discussion throughout the route from the
Ohio to GAINESVILLE, and two-tlirds of the takers
were for Fremont. One of the fanatics finally,
to prove the strength of Fremont, challenged
for vote of the company. 1t was taken, ana
to the surprise of all and the deep chagrin Of
the challenger, reported as follows: Fremont IL,
Fillmore &c, and Buchanan IL. The quiet men
all voted for Fillmore, and thus think 1t Will
be found in November next, that the quiet vote
of the country will astonish those who are WILL
ing to "let the Union slide"
The nomination of Buchanan has fell hat IN
Ohio, the great mass of the party having gone
for Fremont, whilst the balance al } now dispos-
ed to vote for Fillmore, and it is probable will
do so when they are convinced that there Is q
prospect of success. Indeed, all that is wanted
to give Fillmore an immense strength every
where is to convince those who desire to see
him elected that he can be elected. He is be-
lieved to have strength enough to carry him to
the Presidential chair,-and all that is now ne
cessary to success is confidence among his friends,
and united effort to bring into the field all
who consider him the most desirable of the three
candidates in nomination. AS to the votes OF
Kentucky and Tennessee no one west OF the
mountains doubts that Fillmore will carry them
by large majorities, whilst doubts are expressed
here of his being able to carry Maryland and
Delaware This is the system of deception that
has been kept up North and South, but FORUM
ately three months is ample time to convince
the doubters and give confidence to the friends
of the Union everywhere that Fillmore can be
elected, and then, depend upon it, he will be
elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

yr Mr.. Callson, farmer of this county,
has exhibited to us stalk OF tlmo1ny WIN WV
arge heads, which is said to be Unprecedented
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

GoNE OvER.-Senators Pratt and Pearce OF
Maryland, "Old line Wings" have both come
out for Buchanan. We shall no doubt have a
great deal of Democratic exultation on account of
these acquisitons but as Maryland went for the
American party at the last election without the
aid of these gentlemen it will do so again, espe-
cially as nine-tenths of the Wings have warmly
espoused the cause of Fillmore Mr.. Pratt will
soon be superseded in the Senate by Anthony
Kennedy. Mr.. Pearce, in his letter, talks about
the Americans prescribing Wings &c-as if the
Democracy had not been guilty of the same Of
cnces hundred times more.
The Baltimore American intimates that Mr..
Pearce is disappointed politician, and declares
that nearly every county in Maryland will go
for Fillmore, notwithstanding Mr.. P's course.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

WITHDRAWALS FROM BUoHANAN.-The Arkan-
sas Shield of July 5th contains letters from Hem
nv Archolas, Elisha Walker, Absalom Moreland,
+ i ". Hill, Alfred Mainard, B. L. Bayless W,
B. Cooper, John R. Crosby, Peter Simmons, 6.
W. Richey and Lemuel Kinsler, announcing
adherence to the American party. The Shield
saws all these were prominent and leading men,
bers of the so-called Democracy, and never have
voted any other ticket but the Democratic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

The Hon. D. D. Barnard, old line Wing, of
New York, has written powerful letter on the
political affairs of the day. He takes strong
aronnd in favor of Mr. Fillmore
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

A sympathetic correspondence has taken
place between Hon. Chas. Sumner and the ''col-
ored boarders" at Cape May.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06
Mr.. FILLMORE AT THE SoUTH-The New Or.
leans Bee, an old line Wing Journal, holds this
encourapirr lanpua0e - .I

With regard to the South, any one whose
Judgment is not warped by prejudice must adj
nit that Mr.. Fillmores cause is prospering.-
There are fifteen Southern States. Of these the
friends of Fillmore count confidently upon Della
ware, Maryland, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mis-
souri,, and regard his prospects as equal to Buch-
anan's in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and
Louisiana. The endorsement of Fillmore by the
old line Wings of Virginia renders the vote
of that state doubtful 1t is apparent, too, that
every day increases the confidence of the Fill
more men, while the supporters of Buchanan e.
vince Encouragement and detection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

REBELLION IN SpAIN-The last steamer from
Europe brings news that Spain has again been
convulsed with one of those popular insurrec-
tions which are so common in that country
The revolt grew out of the opposition compell-
ing Espartero and his colleagues to resign, and
the formation Of o new ministry, with General
O'Donnell at its head. In Madrid, the National
Guard and citizens fraternized General Infante
and Pacheta, bull fighter, headed the revolu-
tionists, and for thirty hours kept up q bloody
fight with the troops, but were eventually over
come, and the government remained triumphant
at every point. Except in Saragossa, at last ac-
counts. the insurrection had been crushed out,
the National Guard had been disbanded, and the
country declared in state of siege. AS soon as
the news of the instruction reached Paris, or
ders were issued for the despatch of an army Of
to the Spanish frontier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06
rADyRRTIsEMRNT.1

Brooks AND KR1Tr.-These gentlemen have
both been reelected to Congress without oppose
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

FnLMoRR ENrHUsIAsM IN NEW YoRK.--A cor
respondent of the National Inteligencer, writing
from New York on the 26th ult.. SAYS,
{ "The Fillmore meeting on Thursday in this
city was decidedlya great affair, both ss TO mum.
bers and responsibility. The numerous officers
of the meeting, as body, cannot be exceeded
for standing and weight of character in this city.
The opposing journals on both sides usually give
such different versions OF such affairs that per-
sons at distance have difficulty in arriving at
the true facts of the case. On the present occa.
sion, however there is no doubt the gathering
was an immense one. In addition to the large
building where the meeting was called. and
which was literally packed with some thousands,
there were four distinct meetings. with different
presiding officers and speakers, in the street out
side. But the number spoke for itself when the
procession, formed after the adjournment, (which
did not take place until midnight,) moved down
to the st. Nicholas Broadway for SQUARES was
q mass of living humanity from curb to curb, in
compact ranks, and the late hour to which the
proceedings were protracted is proof that the
feelings of the vast multitude were interested"
Hiram Ketchum presided at the principal meet
ing, and amongst the Vice Presidents were nu-
merous prominent members of the Wing party,
including such men as Luther Bradish, George
Wood, F. A. Tallmadge, Samuel B. Ruggles,
Henry Grinnell, and others of the same stamp.
The principal speakers were the chairman. Henry
W. Davis of Maryland, Humphrey Marshall, Of
Kentucky, Oscar F. Moore, of Ohio, and James
NJ Harris, of Maryland, all of whom were en-
phatic in laudation of the candidate whose
claims they urged, and met with the warmest
responses from the audience.
Another correspondent of the Intelligencer
says: sat each Of these meetings it can scarce
ly be controyerted that the attendance was lar
ger and the enthusiasm ran higher than at any
other political gatherings which have recently
taken place in these parts"
The New York Commercial Advertiser, one
of the most judicious and reliable papers in the
country, in giving the proceedings of this great
gathering, sayss "The meeting was of such q
character, however, that we cannot forbear
some further remarks respecting it, and would
especially invite every reader of the Commercial
to give to the opening address by Hiram Ketch-
um, Esq, calm and dispassionate reading. The
speaker is an old line Whig-a Wing from the
start-and has shown, to our minds conclusive
ly, that all-things considered, the true straight
Wings of this and every State of the Union
should unite their strength upon Mr.. Fillmore
as the candidate who, far ahead OF his competi-
tors, substantially represents the Wing principles
of Clay and Webster, whose memories every
Wing reveres, and whose doctrines every Wing
must desire to see controlling the course and
frightening the destinies of the Union"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

Mr.. SrUARTs SPEECH AT CuLpRpER.-We at
tended the meeting CT the Fillmore party at Gull
pepper Court House, on Wednesday last at
which the Hon. A. H. H. Stuart spoke. The
meeting was larger than we expected to see as
sembled on such an progressively hot day, and
excitement upon the political topics of the day
was much greater than We expected to meet
with at this early day in the canvass. Mr.. Stu
art occupied over three hours and half in the
delivery of mastery speech, to which the
crowded audience listened with profound atten-
ton throughout. We saw no one who heard
Mr.. Stuart who did not speak in the highest
terms of the eloquent and digni6ed manner with
which he discussed the claims of the two par
ties upon the support of the voters of Virginia.
Mr.. Stuart's was the only speech delivered du-
ring the day; the distinguished members of Con-
gress who had been expected were detained in
Washington by their pressing official duties
Mr.. Tyre Maupin of Richmond spoke in the
Court House, at night Char Adroeate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06
Ea;,or;a, Corresuondence,

The Blue Sulphur Sprimgs-OM S0eet--Red
Stoeet- Greenbrier Politics-Belshaszar Reitt
at Ls,cisburg-Col Bald,oin almost in the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06

MANEUVERING AT THE NoRTH.-l ne New 10TH
Evening Post, the Democratic Free Soil organ,
says:
"Certain of the friends of Buchanan in this
quarter are attempting to procure support for
him by means which are not allowed to come
to the knowledge of his Southern supporters
They give the strongest assurances that Mr. Blu
chanan, if fortunate enough to be elected, will so
administer the laws as to give the real inhabi-
tants of the territories an opportunity of exclu-
ding slavery while yet in the territorial condi-
ton. 1t is even said that Mr.. Buchanan has
written letter to this efect-a letter strongly
intimating that he is with the North and against
the South in this question: letter which
is shown in confidence to people whose politi-
cal course is undecided, and with the express
stipulation that nothing concerning it shall get
into the newspapers. We shall cheat the South
yet say these managers of Buchanan's cause for
the free States. wait till Buchanan is elected,
and see how he will disappoint the Virginia and
South Carolina politicians
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-06
Mr.. lanes h. Clay.

We published last week letter from our
Kentucky correspondent, "W B. b." correcting
certain statements which he had made in a for
mer letter in reference to Mr.. James Is. Clay
Since then we find that Mr. Clay has caused to
be published in this community letter OF his
own in reply to our correspondent. A few
words from us, therefore, seem to be necessary
to place the matter correctly before the public.
The rumors related by wv. B. B." were current
ly reported and believed in Kentucky, and, with
out malice or any desire to injure Mr.. Clay, he
repeated them in his letter. As soon as he learn
ed that the reports were false, he fastened to
make the correction, as we'll in justice to him
self as to Mr.. Clay. The latter gentleman, how
ever not content with the promise preparation,
proceeds to vent his rage in personal abuse
Whether he has elevated himself in public esti-
nation by this course, the readers of his letter
will Judge. He certainly cannot convict our
correspondent of more than imprudeIce in re-
peating current rumors, which he himself frank
ly acknowledges. If the reports had been true,
nr. ". WOulu nave uAo Ao ilShI w SoniPioih Vi
the publication and that the writer believed
them to be true we do not doubt.
Our correspondent, aware of Mr.. Clay's threat
to send reply to Staunton, sent with his last
letter Postscript to be inserted or not accord
ing to circumstances. AS we had received no
letter from Mr. Clay, and had no intimation of
one in the hands of another person, the Post
script was withheld. 1t is as follows:
p s. Mr.. Jas. B. Clay having been led by vim
dictive feelings to publish long letter violently
abusive of me, altho' he was fully aware of my
intention to make all honorable reparation where
he considered himself wronged, which / have
fully done in the Staunton SPECTATOR have only
to say that you, my former fellow citizens and
friends, will am confident, give his letter its
Just sceight and judge me accordingly. You
have known me four years, and you know l
need never blush to come back again into your
midst, in my character as minister of the gos-
pei, or as gentleman. VIM. B. BROWN.