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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
TIE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADr-A corresno

THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE.-A correspon-
dent of the New York Daily Times, writing
from Havana, under date of July 25th, says that
nearly every steamer takes from that place to
New York persons who are directly interested
in the African slave trade, and who make con-
tracts at the north for vessels and their outfit
for the traffic. Within the last seven months
not far from fifteen thousand Africans have been
landed illegally upon the Cuban coast, from AT
RIGA, in nearly equal proportions upon the north
and south sides, and no captures of any conse-
quence have been made. During this summer,
extensive arrangements have been made in all
the available ship-building ports of the Union
for the requirements of the trade for the next
twelve months.
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II is said that Tom Moore, one night while
stopping at an inn in Scotland was continually
troubled by the landlady with the request that
he should write her epitaph. Accordingly at
night he gave impromptu as follows:
"Good Susan Blake in royal state,
Arrived at last at heavens gate"
and stopped, promising to finish in the morning
The good lady was in transport at this inscriP
ton. and treated Mr.. Moore with every possible
attention. In the morning he was about leav-
ing, when the lady reminded him he had not
finished the epitaph. "That is Sc" said he, and
Immediately added
"But Peter met her with club,
And knocked her back to Belzebub"
T. ;s said that Mr. Moore's horses were under
motion H lust as he had finished the last line.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
We find the following in an exchange paper.
IL. LII - e 4 1hrtn

u lot IHe SOOu UIu llIIIeS OF ITO.
Breoity-The following is the annual message
of the Governor of New Jersey in 1918, and the
reply of the Legislature to the same. They are
sound on the score of brevity:-
"Gentzemen: I am heartily glad to meet you
here after so long an absence; and believe you
are not sorry to meet me in SO good company"
REPLY.
"Yom Ercellency: 1t is with the greatest
satisfaction we meet your Excellenoy in such
good company now, and hope we shall be IA
vored with it often"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

THE TRAFFIC IN CIRoAssIAN WoMEN.-There
has lately been an unusually large number OF
Crcassians going about in the streets of Con-
stantinople Many of them no doubt belonged
to the deputation which came to petition the
Porte that their country might be taken under
the suzerainty of the Sultan. A considerable
portion, however, of the Circassians now in the
capital have quite another mission than poll
tical one to fulfill They are here as slave deal
ers, charged with the disposal of tho numerous
parcels of Circassian girls that have been for
some time pouring into this market. Perceiying
that when the Russians shall have reoccupied
the coast of Caucasus this traffic in white slaves
will be over, the Circassian dealers have redoub-
led their efforts ever since the commencement
of the peace conferences to introduce into Tur-
key the greatest possible number of women
while the opportunity of doing SO lasted
They have been so successful, notwithstanding
the prohibition of the trade by the Porte, and
the presence of so many of her Majesty's ships
in the Black Sea- that, never, perhaps. at any
former period, was white human flesh so cheap
as at this moment There is an absolute glut in
the market, and dealers are obliged to throw a.
way their goods, owing to the extent OF the sup
ply, which in many instances has been brought
by steam under the British flag. In former
times, 'goOd middling" Circassian girl was
thought very cheap at flOO, but at the present
moment the same description of goods may be
had for e5 in fact the creatures are eating
their heads off, and must be disposed of at any
sacrifice, however alarming Independently of
all political, humane, and Christian objections
to this abominable state of things there are sew
eral practical ones which have even forced
themselves on the attention of the Turks. With
low prices class of purchasers come into the
market. Formerly, Crcassian slave girl was
pretty sure of being bought into good family,
where not only good treatment. but often rank
and fortune awaited her; but at the present low
rates she may be taken by any huxter, who
never thought of keeping slave before.
Another evil is that the temptation to possess
a Circassian girl at such low prices is SO great
in the minds of the Turks that many who cannot
afford to keep several slaves have been sending
their blacks to the market, in order to make
room for newly purchased white girl. The
consequence is that numbers Of black women,af-
ter being as many as eight or ten years in the
same hands, have lately been consigned to the
broken for disposal Correspondent Of London
Paper.
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HERRINGS.-We are nav receiving 100 whole
IL aud half barrels prime No. CGpt and Gross
Herrings, at reduced prices.
J. BRANDEBURG & co.
StauntOn June 4 1876
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

VNURNIP SEED have just received. from ID.
l. Landreth Il Son, u large lot of Red Top, Earl
Dutch and White Flat Turnip Seed. Call very soon
and get u supply, for it is time to them.
JAS. G. LAIRD, Druggist Chemist
July 80 1886. Main Street Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

DHILLIP THE SECOND.-History Of the
Il Reign of Phillip the Second King of Spain, by
VIM. II. Prescott, for sale by R0BT C0WAN.
StauntOn JAN 23 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

DARASOLS of the latest styles just received and
l. for sale by JNO. NJ NELSON.
April 23, 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

NOR SALE.-A Good FAMILY CARRIAGE, al
II most new. on reasonable terms. Apply to the un-
derSigned at Mt. Sidney Augusta county.
April 1856 MCCUE Il PARKINS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

DIRECT FROM IRELAND.-The under
IL signed have just received another Case Of Family
and Housewife Linens, made to their order by OF
the best manufacturers of Belfast, Ireland.
KAYSER, STRIBLING co.
Stannfnn March @ lS56.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

DOOTS ~ SHOES.-You will find at j. Brande-
ID burg Cos large, well selected stock of Boots
quality and at prices suit Call and look for your
selves. April b3, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

OUR CUSTOMERS are reminded that our books
" and accounts now ready for settlement; all
those interested will confer favor by paying up or
settling their accounts to first of Januo"y.
]. Bra t'DEBURG 4 CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

- PRING TRADE.-E LAWTON, MANUFAC-
- TURER and DEALER in BOOTS and SHOES,
one door North Of Crawford & Cochran's Dry Goods
Store, StauntOn, Va.
Nav "a lS56-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

NTOTICE.-In order TO reinstate his health and
i y settle up the books and accounts of Kayser i
Strbling the undersigned has July 1st, 1861 with
drawn from the firm of Kayser, Stribling Co.
Staunton. July 30. 1855. DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

TAKE NOTICE.-Having determined on leaving
l. Staunton, shall, from this time forward until
leave, sell my goods AT COST, preferring to carry
the money than the goods j. NJ. NELSON.
los
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

BOOTS, SHOES AND HATS.-Just rece ived
ID large Stock of best city made Boots and S,noes,
for Ladies and Gentlemen. Also, Moeskin, Black,
Caret, Brown, Pearl Hungarian and Rockland Hat Shy
KAYSER, STRIBLING & co.
StauntOn April O. 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

TOR SALE.-FIRST RATE SODA FOUNTAIN,
II with all the necessary apparaf rs which will sell
low for cash LAS q LAIRD
StauntOn, MlfCh ~, 1905. I,rnc Chemist
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

HAPER AND ENVELo PES.-A good supply
l. ofCap and Letter Paper ard Envelopes, lust re-
ceived by ROBT CONAN.
StauntOn June 1e 1886
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

A NCHoR BOLTING CLOTHS, of superior
IA quality, on hand and for sale by
B. 4 j. S. CRAWFORD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

A FEW THOUSAND FINE HAVANA SE-
"A CARS, of superior quality, just received. Come
and try them. R0BT. j. GLENDY,
StauntOn, Feb 90 1856 Per. c. T. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

HONEY SHUCK.-A SUPBRIoR Article of very
IL mild. Tobacco, just received and for sale by
R0BT. J. GLENDY,
Staunton, Feb 90 1856. Per c. T. Cochran
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

MATCHES.-Af few gross of Pollock's German
WI Matches-a superior article for family use, for
sale. II. j. GLENDY,
Staunton July 16, 1856. Per. G. r. CoCuRAy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

XXTM. A. STERRETr, MERCHANT TAI
w LOR invites attention to his assortment of Fall
Goods, which he has now on hand.
Staunton Oct II 1853
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

DUBLIC NOTICE. Twill attend to the adjustment
i and COLLECTION of all claims committed to my care
with fidelity NY office can be found in Court House
alley above Geo. NJ. Cochrsn's Law oie- | refer
qurers any respectable business citizen of our place
and to all such in the county who may know me. My
address is StUuon, Va. WIN. G. STERRET.
Staunton Jan. 80 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

SMOKING. ToBACCC,.-8O bbls prime old
- Lynchb' arg Smoking Tobacco just received and for
sale R0 G.. GLENDY
Staur ton June Is, 1856 Per G. I. Cochran
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

NOR SALE.-A COW and CALF are offered for
sale the latter about three weeks old. Enquire
at the Spectator Office
Juna
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

DICE.-Two Tierces best quality Rice for sale by
X j. BRANDEBURG Il co.
Staunton, June 4, 1856.
A PRIME lot of Coffee, Moasses, Sugar ana C0 Naiis
N receiving. j. BRANDEbUh" q w.
Staunton, June 4, 1856.
DOB'T. C0WAN has also just received anelegant
IL Terra-Cotta TEA SET.
Ssaantoa, April 1885.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31


WONDERFUL SuccEss.-Less than two years
since, Prof. Wood opened his store for tn.
manufacture and sale Of his preparations, and
particularly lis wonderful Hair Restorative,
and by patient perseverance, relying upon the
perfect character Of his preparations to ac-
complish the objects intended in getting them
up, his business has enlarged, until, without
the ordinary means of travelling agents, hi,
preparations are found upon the shelves of al
most all druggists and medicine dealers in the
United States, Canada, and West Indian Is
lands Nor is this result surprising, since his
preparations have been used by all classes, old
and young, gentlemen and ladies Of the high
est intelligence in all parts Of the country, tes-
tify to their perfect character when thorough
ly tested, and no oae can read his circular
without be ing convinced this is indeed a dis
covery worthy of the name. Is il then sur
prising that the history of the world furnishes
no parallel to his success? His store on Mar.
ket street, at Ill, is flie.i, not only with the
most popular patent medicines, but an immense
and beautiful stocn Of perfumery, fancy and
toilet articles, both foreign and domestic, and
we advise all to examine the stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere. He also has a splendid es-
t~ablishment ZIG Broadway, New York for
the supply Of his immense Eastern trade.-lSt.
Louis Evening Mirror, March IL, 1856.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31


E., ne has paid out where it belongs but 3d.
Jus while there was found in his possession
but $4,000; which was instantly Withdrawn
and placed IN the Treasury, by order Of the
Legislature.
BY what authority, men will ask, was the
money loaned to A. B. C. We answer, that
there was not a shadow Of authority fer the act.
pow does it happen that the chief loans of the
Superintendent are TO q creature Of his own. at
Fort Des MONIES, who is engaged in private
speculations for him?
But we have not time to pursue this matter
further. Our desire is TO secure public atten-
ton 10 the report. The facts should be ponder
ed by every taxpayer. before he deposits his
vote at the coming election.-lIowa City Re-
publican.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31

GOdey's Lady's Book, by Mrs
Sarah J. Hale, and L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia
terms, So for single copy; s. for 2; $40 for 8
The August number a beautiful and an in.
t~eresting one, is received. The Ladies should
all have Cooley.
The Home Magazine, by T. s.
Arthur, published at Philadelphia ut -; ico-
pies FOR S..
The August number is early and welcome
We commend it as a Magazine for every fani.
ly circle. 5
Graham's Illustrated Maya
zine, for August, a very beautiful and in
t~eresting number is on our table. Published
by Watson & Co., Philadelphia, one c ,py So,
six. $40; twelve, $50.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31
HURLEY'S


is unquestionably not only a luxury to take but
decidedly the most powerful curative agent
ever offered to the suffering. 1t ats promptly
and efficiently in all cases, removing disease
from the system, and restoring the invalid to
perfect health Amongs: the class of afiecti.
ons for which it is SO meritoriously popular,
we would mention Scrofula, Dyspepsia. Chro-
mic Rheumatism, Bronchitis, and''all :utaneous
eruptioGs. This is just the time to use it with
advantage.-[N. o. Delta.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31
500 REWARlu

A R~ockaway, (s~tatienary top,) buggy and
IA a pair Of horses was hired, oy the UNDER
signed, on the 2lst inst. to q man to 60 thirty
miles north. Not having returned, learn
that he took his way south or west, and. Doubt
less. intends to sell the buggy and horses. tn.
animals may be des cribed thus: the of one is
a black mare 10 or IL years old, and the near
one, a dark bay horse, 8 years old. The har-
ness is about half worn and silver mounted. /
will give a reward Of $50 for the return Of the
property, or 500 for the thief and prope. ty.
J. D. CALVERT.
Iowa City, July Path, 1S56.-no. 23-3t.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31

~ We are indebted to Mr. J.. v, Meeker, Of
Ecdyville, for copy Of the proceedings Of the
bar Of Pierce Co., Washington Ter, upon the
occasion Of the arrest Of CHIEF Justice Lander
and the officers Of his court, by order of Gov.
Stevens. Itseems that circumstance induced
the Governor to believe that certain citizens
Of Pier:s County were in concert with the In.
dians in the prosecution Of the present war,
and, to counterfeit their influence, he proclaim.
ed martial law in that county. Subsequently
Justice Lander attempted to hold a court and
was arrested by or, er Of the Governor.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31

T BY IN advertisement in another
column. it will be seen that a rogue has
played rather an expensive trick upon a
Livery-stable keeper Of Iowa CITY, named
=. d. Calvert. The name and personal
Pearance of the thief are not mentioned;
but. as the description Of the horses is
given, We hope the public will keep Q
sharp look out for them.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31

We will furnish the COURIER
until after the Presidential cleo
ton, from the lst of July to the
middle Of November, for SO cts.
in advance, or eleven copies to
one Office for $500. Send on
the names.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31
From : e Galena Daily Advertiser.
IT'S Time that Freemen Raise q
Hand.

AA0zA0
A soNo OF THE cALENA Clue.
AiR-"Yankee Doodle.o
When Slavery wages deadly war
Upon our nation's right, sir,
And our escutcheon seeks to mai
BY putting out its lights, sir,
IT'S time that Freeman raise a hand,
And say it shall not be, sir
Fremont and Dayton lead our band,
And Kansas shall be free sir.
And when her minions take the polls,
And claim that .mightis right,o sir,
Eiecting knaves, and party tools,
To make her laws and fight, sir,
IT'S time that Freemen, etc.
When legislatures thus elect,
Pass laws to stop the Press, sir,
Or make it Slavery's wrongs protect,
We look for some redress, sir,
IT'S time that Ere, men, etc.
When press and types are overthrown
BY Jones aud Shannon's minion,,
Because they dare assert their own
A Freem ms just opinions,
Ills time that Freemen, etc.
Since he who dares 70 use his tongue,
In Slavery pick a flaw, sir.
In loathsome dungeons must be flung,
BY juries packed by laws. sir,
IT'S time that FIR emen, etc.
When settlers from their busy farms,
And tradesmen from their shops, sir,
Are driven fo,th by force OF ar IS,
Because their mouths won't stop, sir,
'Tis time that Freemen, etc.
Nay, when they're shot IN Geld and shop;
And hung along the border,
BY III eff or knave, fool OF flop,
From Pierce's Law and Order,,
list me that Frcemen, etc.
When Senators VINO dare 10 speak,
OF slavery's bold aggression,
Are beaten down beneath the feet
Of those who love oppression,
Ills time that Freemen, etc.
When Compromise on Compromise
Has g ,e i..ner possession
0flandsAL justly Freedoms,
And still she claims concession,
Ills time that Freemen, etc.
Since all has failedto satisfy.
We're driven 10 the wall. sir,
And we mast either fight or hy,
At Freedoms earnest call, sir,
'Tis time tina! Freemen, etc.
Then for free speech We'll rally all,
And for Fremont we'll vote, sir,
And for free labor stand or fall,
or thus please make a note. sir.
It's time hat Freemea raise a hand,
And say it shall not be, sir;
Fremont and Dayton lead our band,
Kansas shall be Tree, sir.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31
A Farm for Sale.

WARREN WALLING offers two
hundred acres Of land, eighty acres under fence,
forty in cultivation, well watersd. with plenty
Of good timber adjoining, situated three miles
south Of Ottumwa, on village creek, on the new
county road leading from d. p. Inskeep to
bloomfield The improvements consist Of q
double log house, stables ard other out build
ings. For further particulars, inquire Of The
Editor Of the Demoine Courier, or Warren
Waiting on the plimises.
No. i6-tf.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31
An ARRAY

II is with regret that we comply with
the duty OF noticing a street flight, which
occurred ia our place on the morn ing Of
Tuesday last. Without canyassing the
merits of the quarrel, we make a sim pie
statement q tie facts, ss the are -eport-
ell to us. Mr.. A. i. GoLpspuRY, a
\ Trooper. residing III the lover part OF iowa
entered into an alteration with one of
our merchants, (Mr. JNo. l.. STREET, up
on the subject Of politics. The parties
grew angry, and a collision %ensuei, in
which Mr.. Street, with a common pocket
Knife Inflicted serious and, it may
be, fatal wounds, upon the person Of his
adversary. Two cuts were ma le; the
first extending from near the lef, eyebrow,
down the face, into the neck, and termi-
mating III dangerous proximity to ihs jug
ular vein; the second, opened the LETT arm
on the under side, from he wrist to the
elbow, TO the bone,-thc muscles being
completely di, ided and the integuments
all exposed.
We would admonish our friends of both
parties 10 gYard themselves against the
indulgence on hasty passion. Let us ar
que our causes with cool blood and
thoughtful minds. Or not argue them at all
The lection Of no candidate could posi-
bly, compensate conscience Tor the she'd
ding Of a iellow-man's blood; nor could
the killing OF all our neighbors effect the
result Of the election. Therefore, from
both moral and personal motives we ccun.
sui moderation.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31
Editorial Rules

All communications must be accompanied
by The real name of the author, but may be
Published with a fictitious signature.
Notices Of Marriages, Deaths, and Religious
feelings viii be published free Of charge.
Notice Of the meetings Of Charitable 1nsti-
tutions. and Political and public meetings gen.
orally, half the usual rates Of advertising.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31

a." Messrs. +. +. s. F. Bowen, whole sale
dealers in Groceries, seld US an advertisement
which will be founi in another column. Such
an establishment, conducted upon liberal prin-
ciples at Kcoksk ought 70 pay; and we CON-
men our merchants (and farmers who buy
,hc:r groceries at Wholesale to their house.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31
BURNET'S PATENT
9 ELE.S g
il R IL II c. N!

TT has long been a desideratum to preserve
l. Fruits BY some cheap method, such as
would keep them fit for domestic use . number
OF years. The expense Of preserving with SUI
gar is a serious objection. Free access Of 1t
mosphere causes the decomposition of vegsta-
BILE matter. II is obvious that the exclusion Of
It must prevent this effect from taking place, and
that, consequently, il Berries, FrSits, Vsget.
ubtes, &c, &C., are completely kept from the
contact OF air, they cannot spoil. To effect
this, the only safe and reliable article is
Burnef's SeJc- Sealing Fruit Can.
is so simple in its construction, that any
female can close Fifty cans On hour, without
the aid of a timer; it requires neither Solder,
Cement nor Wan
This article is very strong, and will last a
number Of years.
The aperture IS sufficiently large to admit a
full-sized peach.
Apriccts, Pluns, Pears, Cherries, Peaches,
Strawberries, Blackberries, Tomatoes, Green
Peas, Green Corn, Raubarb or Pie Plant, and in
fact each and every kind Of Fruit and Vegeta-
bic, can be preserved for years in their fresh
state, il any climate.
For sale at Wsshburn's Tin shop.
June g6, n17-tf.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31
NEW SADLER'S SHOP.
Right From the East.

THE subscriber begs leave to
~ announce to the people Of OF
tumwa and surrounding coun.
~ try that be has opened a shop
on Front street, opposite DR.. Woods Hotel,
where he will manufacture and keep on hand
. large assortment Of
Saddles, Harness, Whips and Rid
ing Brides,
or every description, and will do better viii
any who will favor him with = call, and exam
inc his stock, before buying elsewhere, at least
by 25 per cent. than ary other shop can do.
Andf furthermore, the subscribers W expe-
rience and practical knowledge Of the above
business will, he is confident, enable him to
compete successfully with oil others engaged
in il.
All orders attended to promptly. Re-
pairing done on the most reasonable terms and
the shortest notice. E. B. MURPHY.
July 24th-n22y.