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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
COMMISSI0NERS' SALE,

DY virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
~ county, rendered at the November teim, 1855, in
the SUIT OF Peck's Widow, &C., Robert Scott and
wife, will proceed, the premises, Saturday,
the 5M day of January, 1886, to sell that Valuable
Tract Of Land, now in the possession of Henry II.
Peck, and containing. about 1888 ACRES. Also the
| MILL PROPERTY known the The Peck
Mill" The land is in good eultiraon-a large por
| ton Of il being Bottom Land. The tract lies about
four miles from Stauntcn, and is intersectcd by the
Central Railroad. The improvements consist of
| excellent BRICK DWELLING House., Barn. and me-
cessary out buildings The Mill has good Millcr's
| House attached 10 II. ~
The property will be sold altogether or separately,
as may be deemed best the day ofsale In case the
Mill property is sold separately five acres Of land viii
be sold in connection with it. There is no MIL better
situated in the county than that offered for ssle
TEnas OF SALE One third of the purchase money
to be paid the first day ct March, 1866. and the
balance in three equal annual instamcnts thereafter
bonds with good security TO be taken for the payments
and the title to be retained till the purchase money 10
fully paid A AHEfi u I; Il sH sTTART' comn.
Dec. s, ls65-tds.
Postpone nent.
In consequence Of the ncemency Ct the weather the
above sale is postponed TO Saturday, e sM Of March.
II. w. SHEFFEY, 0'n ~
Feb. 6, lS56.-Rock. Reg. copy. ss>t -.
DETER AND BETTER. wonderful Cvrssi
d.. Smith, ESQ.,, now enclosing the Mount MerIah
Cemetery can tell ching Of the magic power Of
De Grath's "Elcctric OIL" Mr. iKilImsworibpropri-
etor Of the Toniinc, in Seventh street, tell II it
helped him off his crntcbes in twodys Mrs. Gordon.
No. g. Birds Court tell il il relieved her OF pain
in the side and shor,uess of breath va ~ =.
VIM. Mullen. Esq., Prison Agent, can tell il be told
Mr.. Branlord he swoud warrant that Prof De Graths
(gcnuinc) Electric OP would cure his kheupptisn;"
and Lady Of No. 2. Ann street. can tell 81 il cured
Felon in three days; and Mr. Forbes, of Harrisburg.
can tell If it cured him of great pain in bis lons and
Rhcura tsm, after using DR.. james Medicine. Also.
see case Of awful Piles just curedcertifcase 10 the Of
fce with hundreds of others many pews ones daily
occurring. Come and see.p If il won't cure, come get
back your money. lss i.g . "a Il. ..gi.g.gFt3
Don't srgcthc office j, No. 49, South Eight street,
three doors south Of Chestaut.
mber, that 20 PeSlars sell The genuine. No
respectable mcaiciseis sSk w ipcdlau anywhere, |"
any man l'err'e 'n Ptof ta2s pic Rxra
80 80 South Esghth Street, s1sA'a
|. .es J51d Three doors below Chestnut ST. Phila
N.sB-Examins fhe BaDe in the glass and thciwrit-
ten signature, avoid frauds. ~ li.l. s..sss -
o. 70 be had of. C. M. MsaILLAI, staun'on, and
Druggists generally. ~ f,,tt gf 5.sqig at3ris3
Feb. 6, I556.--fmo. tys oiseEts an es.sfisf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

A resolution asserting that the Missouri Com
promise ought not to have been submitted to, even
10 saps the Union, has passed the popular branch
of the Alabama Legislature by vote of 62 to 20.
There Is one curious fact, says the Richmond En-
uuirer. connected with these proceedngs-and that
Is that the author of the Mr..
Walker is the son of Senator Walker, who re
presented Alabama in the Senate of the United
States. in 1920, and roied for The Missouri Com
pros,is.! The son now votes that his father did
wrong in voting for the Missouri Compromise,
even n save the Union! Which is only an illus.
iration of the prompttude and rim with which
"Young America, - at the present day puts Its
veto upon and repudiates the fogyism OF the past.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

George Law, in letter to Lewis Parker, in
answer TO remark by journal, that he had
plenty Of money and would freely spend it to Sc
cure the American nomination for the Presidency,
says very distinctly and very emphaiically that
he will give money for no such purpose. What
he had sense sufficient to earn, he thinks he has
sense enough to keep, for more useful and honora-
BILE and worthy purposes than to spend it in at
tempts to corrupt the elective franchise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
70 the Heirs Of Francis Bell and Jacob
~ '--t,naIT i.- =, c'trt'stN

10y decree ofthe Circuit Court of Augusta
II County pronounced atis last term. IN ihe
case of Francis Bells administrator Is. Francis
Bells heirs &C., was appointed a commissioner
to pay ont 10 the heirs and distributes of said
Francis and Jacob Bell. the money ascertalned 10
be in my hands as administrator and commissioner,
in the sums set firth in said decree, !; hereby
notify the parties interested TO come forward and
receive their money, as | shall plead This notice
rs above to their right 10 receive interest on the
respective sums deereed. SAM. II. BELL.
SIannlnn Eeh g. lS56 - a--.---
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
GREAT Inducemcnt.

WE this day commence selling Stock Of Good .
w at prime cost for cash only, consisting Of Cloths
Cassimeres Satinets, Vesngs, fancy and plain Dress
in Dress Patterns Alsoa full Stock Of assorted Prints,
Gloves and Holsters of all kinds, together with Hard
ware, Queensware, &c., &c.
To our friends and Others give a cordial invita-
ton TO call and examine Tor themselves.
Or Positively no goods charged unless at profit.
j. BRANDEBURG < CO.
Staunton. Feb. 6. lS56-vind. COPY 4w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

.Tnr Pooh QUMLs.-Undsr this caption the
Albany IN Y y Journal states, that thousands OF
these plump, pretty birds. are daily peerlShIng IN
that section from cold and hunger, the frozen snow
preventing poor ''Bob White" procuring his ac-
cnstomed food. The Journal calls upon eyerySo-
DIV 10 feed the quail, and refrain from feeding on
him The same advice will suit this latitude.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
First Pare.

The reader will find Oil the first page another
letter from our foreign correspondent, and well
written communication from an intelligent Amer.
lean propounding some pretty tough questions tc
the Democracy. The article under the caption
Of ''Luther at Home" will be- found highly in
ierestlng.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
Arv,,p.rs Il SYrr-SOulouque, the black EN-

AFFAIRS IN fiSYrI.--SOulouque the black En-
,sror of Hayti, is wSgiug war against the Doml-
,an Republic. His Amy Of $4,000 men en-,
ntered Dominican force of 400 men with one
cannon. on the 10Th of December and was entire IRE
" routed. His Majesty aed, losl2g s9,Voo,oOo
money Of the country, and $4,000 SP2nish silver
and all his cannon, munitions and provisiEns' bag
rsqe. and arms Of the soldiers, which were th'o"n
a,y,v in fipht
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
Important Notice.

HAVING sold out my entire Stock Of Clothing
IN to Mr.. Lewis Leopold. and having coms to
the conclusion TO open large Wholesale Cloth.
ing House in the West, request all persons in
debted 10 me or the old firm OF Weller 4 Leo
pold, by notes or open accounts, TO come at oncs
and fork over the money. As am determined 10
leave by the 26th of this month, all accounts and
notes which are not paid by that time, will give
for collection in officers hands.
JOSEPH LEOPOLD.
C,.rnton Ean G 1894
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

Elk Governor Reeder OF Kansas. has published
letter in the New York Herald. in reply to the
recent Kansas message of President Pierce
He asks suspension Of public opinion in regard
to the facts connected with his removal until he
shall have obtained seat in the House as dele
gate from Kansas, when he expects TO rebut the
charges made against him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

The Power OF LovE.-The Toledo (Ohio)
Blade says that woman who had lain in Jail for
several weeks on charge of larceny obtained her
liberty the other day by prevailing on the man
from whom she stole the property to marry her
The husband declined to prosecute his wife. and
of course could not be made to testify against her
and she was set at liberty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
NoTICE.

HEREBY notify all persons indebted to the concerns
Of &C. II. Cochran s. Co. and C. Cochran, BY
bond or Otherwise to forward and make payment.
All who may have claims against either OF said concerns
will present them 10 me for settlement An carly Id
usment of accounts, either In favor against the
Germs, is most earnestly desired.
WIN. G.. STERRETr.
Trustee Of c. II. Cochran.
c1.cnt,c FL, 1874
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

The Hon. Jefferson Davis has been elected a
United States Senator by the Mississippi Leg,s-
lature to succeed Mr.. Adams. The term OF the
latter does not expire till the 4th OF March 1887,
when the present Administration goes out OF office,
and so there will be no vacancy in The oihlee Of
Secretary Of War. 't'a-'9
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
Correction.

!. In the larger part of our edition the date is
wrong, cthe hand who made up the form having
changed the month, but not the day Of the month 4,
thus making it February so, instead of February g..
The New York Times says that a fortnight
ago, Senator Hale, of New Hampshire, accom-
panied by his wife and daughter, called upon the
President at one of his public receptions the ladies'
were received by the President with his accus
toned gracousness and urbanity of manner; but,
when The Senator himself approached. President
Pierce turned deliberately upon his heel ana pre-
sented his back to his visitor The movement
was executed in such manner as to make the
indirniy marked and unmslakable. Mr.. Hale's
remarks upon the Presidents Message in the Sen
ate are supposed to have been the cause of this
exhibition OF personal feeling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

A Washington letter writer says that Colonel
John G. Fremont is talked of as the Republican
candidate for the Presidency. lie is native OF
South Carolina. a resident of California, son in
law of Colonel Benton, and probably on good
terms with Benton, Blair and Van Buren, folks
generally Boston Post. &,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
Cold Weather.

! The coldest weather of the season in this place
was experienced during Sunday night and Mon
day morning last The mercury ranged from
seven to eleven degrees below zero.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
Stanton, Feb. 6, 1856.
Daguarreosypas and Amhrotvpes.

FINISHED in the highest style Of the art, and war
i ranted to give satisfaction, at the most reasona-
bic prices, at my SKyLIoHT GALLERY. NJ. H!LB,
N. B.-Instrucions given in the art, and pupils sup
piled with my manufactured INSTRUMENTS the supe-
rority of which is confirmed by my receiving two hrst
premiums at the Exhibitions in Baltimore and Phila-
delphia 1901 ,y-f.-r5 III. II.
Waynesboro', Feb. 6, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
ooGMIssIoMER,s n oTIoE |.

vEyE1E creditors ofDavid A. Pitman, dsc'd., will
L hereby take notice to produce their claims,
together with the Rrcos thereof, before, me At m
Office. in Stanton. on, or before the 23sd DAY Of
this present month Of February. 1856. r
- N: HENDREN, Con's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
For Hire.

A NEGRO GIRL, about fifteen years Of age,
"A for the balance oftbe year. She 10 accustom-
ed to house work. Enquire at the Spectator Of
fee.
Feb. 6, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

CENTRAL AMERIcA.-The latest news seems
to dissipate all fears as to any attempt 10 disturb
Walkers authority in Nicaragua by the other
Central American States. President Csnera, Of
Guatemala. who was represented to be earnest
and active in his purpose to Dust Waiker and put
an end to United States influence in Central A
merica, in his recent message speaks favorabIy
of the existing Government of Nicaragua. The
fact that Walker has also given up bis intention
to invade Guatemala and restore Cababosto pow
err, and has removed from his Cabnei two minist
teps fayorsbie- shsstsempt ziHdicHes eshat This
amicabIe tone is probably the resyirof agreement.
Eventually there ssa be- dodbt, F.haf ~ Walker
succeeds in concentrating his influence and he
The men and means at command, he Twill subjuS
gate the whole of Central America. and embrace
the whole in Republic formed after the modes
Of the United States. - = : ~ 81, ',fg ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

LIFE OF MADIsoN.-We learn from report
made 10 the late meeting the Historical Society,
that the Hon. William G. Rives, President OF the
Society is engaged in writing the life Of President
Madison.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

EELs CoMING.-The Nantucket Enquirer Of
tho DAD SAYS: "The excessive cold weather has
been particularly severe upon the eeis on the
coast who had not sufficient warning to get into
,heir winter quarters Of mud, and consequently
were overtaken by The frost and frozen stiff as pokers
Hundreds Of bushels OF them were driven ashore,
and raked up on the beach, and after being pack
ed in barrels, shipped for the city markets. They
sell readily 10 New York at from 10 to IL cts.
per pound.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
TRUSTEES safe.

nm Saturday the lothday ofitis month, (Feb.)
~ we will sell for cash. or well endorsed nego-
table paper the undivided interest Of VIM. Kyle
in certain house and lot in that part Of stanton
called Newtown. and known as the murray
House" Said Kyle's interest Is Two seventies ct
The rsvcrsion in said property. The title is be-
Iieyed to be unqnestionable but We shah only CON
vey, as trustees, with special warranty.
IhlBODEN s. McCUE. I,
Trustees Of VIM. Kyle.
Staunton Feb 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

THE Louisville, KY, Courier says that SO tar
900 mo hogs have been slaughtered around the
ss an increase of upwards Of 4o,ooo over iaS'
seaSui.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
Stanton. Feb. 6. 1855 I-3iaI,' !.
CoMNHIsSIoNER,s NOTICE.

THE creditors Of George D, Lancaster, deed,
wbfhereby lake notice to prduce,heir claims,
together with the proofs thereof, before me At my
office, in Stanton. on. or before the 25h day Of
February. 1856. ]. n. HENDREN, e omt.
Staunton, Feb. 6, 1856 s. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

The Hon. Geo. NJ. Dalhs.s VI, PhiIfdephi,
has accepted the position pf;Alinisier to England,
on the retirement Of ,Alr Buchanan, WHICH. has
been rendered to him BY The President
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

CosprrroN OF TuRxEY-An American in
Paris writes to his friend in Washington as fol-
lows:
"rhs poverty and wretchedness of that once
fertile country (Turkey) exceeds all cFedence.-
The starving, fanatic, and vilely miserable popu-
lalou are ready for general insurrection, as they
are fully convinced that the Giaour is permanent
Nv in possession of their soil, aud 1t will require
strong, vlgiiant, and determined force to keep
them down, They are now acting as II they were
To be expelled from the country. They are aban.
DOMINO the cultivation Of the soil, selling their
grain horses. aad cattle, all of which the wants
of the Allied army enable them TO do at good
prices, aud obtaining specie IN payment, which Is
boarded and they will soon stand prepared, like
the children of Israel in Egypt, to march QUE In
body at short notice. Their agriculture at best
was not very good nor extensive but, under the
present state of things, the land VIII become a
wilderness, and the probability Is that there VIII
be for them no alternative between Starvation OF
an exodus into Asia. Sheer desperation may
drive them into general Instruction, but they
cannot succeed for they would be moved down
like urass by the artillery of the Allies. They
have had their day, but their time has now come,
AMI the rule of the ln6del in Europe will slen
only be a tale of the past. Then comes the dlyi-
sion of the spoil. and il that division can be made
without a quarrel between France and England,
Ito say nothing of the claims and professions of
Russia and Austria, } | shall be greatly deceived
In nav present opinions. The Daanbian provinces,
Turkey proper, Constantnople, the Dardanelles,
and Egypt. altogether, no doubt form large car
eass 10 be divided among the hungry hunters, and
OUGHT to be sufficient to satisfy their appetitss;
bat at such banque,s there are always desirable
pieces and titbits which all crave, and more than
one may insist upon having and thus the harmony
of the feast is too often must unhapply disturbed
France, however, has Constantlnope actually IN
possession on her plate, with her kulie and fork
UPON it, and therefore will not listen to any body
else pariakng with her in that portion OF the mess
Whenever the time comes, depend upon II tha' II
will be as Sir Lucius O'IrIgser says, "a very
nrettv ouarrel as il stands.""
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06

BRIDAL PREsEYrs.-A correspondent of the
Charleston Courier, wiring ,frorn New York,
says: "An, aggregate Of st, 600 is said 10 have
been rinketed in to the daughter i6fqex, Mayor
Mickle on her marriage 10 son Of ex. Mayor
Lawrence. Isaw only this morning. at Ball,
Black s. Co.'S. 40 IS 500 diamond necklace. just
mounted as BRIDES present; also, a brooch. at
Tiffany s. Co.'S, costing 81, 900. intended as
present to another bride. This is about up TO the
E}abylouiap ma rk ,,sess..s-s --za>-s-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-06
Fresh Groceries.

VIE arc no receiving 40 Boys new crop prime No.
w Trio. Laguira and Java Coffee. .Also 100 Ssks
Ashton and Marshall Salt in iino order and for sale ow
by ,s.S ps'oe ~ q w.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-06
Ger Mr.. Herbert has been acquitted of

~ Mr. herbert mas been acquitted OF
the crime of murder in the assassination of
Heating, the waiter at Wizards Hotel, Wash
ington. The jury impanneled at the first tri-
al did not agree upon verdct--some be-
lieving him guilty of murder, Others of man
slaughter, and others that the act was justifi-
able homicide--and were consequently dis
charged, The jury before whom he was tried
the second time, set him at liberty, No
doubt this result is far different from that
generally anticipated by persons conversant
with the circumstances, as reported by the
press; but as he has been acquitted by jury,
deemed at least impartial, by the parties in
terested, all must conclude the evidence in
his favor exceedingly weighty, and justifes
the act. 1t is reported that the Irish were
very indignant at the result of the trial, and
that Mr.. Herbert left Washington immedi-
ately upon the decision, probably fearing vio-
lence from the friends of Heating
What party, will seek to make political
capital out of this event?
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-06

THREE REPORTS ON THE PACIFIC RAIL-
RoAD.-It appears that there are to be three
reports on the Pacific Railroad instsad of one.
We quote from the Washington correspon-
dence of the ". Y. Eve,aing Post under
date of the odd:
There will be three reports from the House
special committee of eleven on the Pacific
Railroad. Denver, of California, has pre-
pared one in behalf of the majority; Wood of
Maine, and Kidwell of Virginia. each one for
himself. Kidwell opposed all grants of mon
ey or public lands by Government for the
proposed railroad. Wood proposes that Gov
eminent furnish the cash for the construction
of one central line from Council Bluffs to San
Francisco, reserving the lands for sale to pay
expenses, while Denver advocates very ex-
tensive donation of land to the three railroad
lines which he would favor. The wagon road
appropriation Of 100000 has already passed
the Senate, and will pass the House with
certain amendments, one of which transfers
the superintendent of the construction Of
the road from the Secretary Of war, to the
President. All parties are DESTROYS of favor.
ing California just now.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-06
Ny WHAT DOES KANSAS NEED Now

NJ w HAT DOES KANSAS NEED s-NOW
that peace is restored in this Territory, the
next question arises, what lacks she yet to
enable her to assume the position desired by
real settlers in order that her prosperity and
growth may equal her true merits? We re-
ply: A good, wholesome code of laws, judi
ciously enacted and firmly executed, by men
who shall be the choice of the people, as de-
cided at the ballot box, where opinions and
choices may be expressed without fear or
hindrance from outside influence; hence we
have been, and are still, advocates of the
bill introduced by Mr. Toombs, which has
passed the Senate and now awaits the action
of the House. If the provisions of that bill
can be carried out to the letter, so far as they
relate to the incipent steps to her admission
into the Union, as State, we believe no fur
ther trouble need be anticipated as to wheth-
er Kansas will be free or slave State for
then the question will be speedily and effect
ually 'decded in favor of the right, notwith-
standing the tears, groans and waiings of
designing, leading politicians, surcharged with
a superabundance of (pretended) philanthropy
for fear the sable sons of Africa will be COM
PEELED to leave the cotton fields of the sunny
South to hoe corn amid the stumps and roots
of far off Kansas. The opposition press see
dark forebodings Of evil, should the bill pass,
in the carrying into effect the clause permit
ting the President to appoint the Commits
sioners, as it can not be supposed that that
worthy functionary can select any for that
high mission whose every ounce of blood is
not thoroughly impregnated with pro-slavery
virus, sufficient to poison every sentiment of
justice and right. But we believe the provis-
ions of that bill will work out the entire
salvation of that Territory, if properly carried
out-and we have no reason to believe that
that will not be done, under present favorable
circumstances. At least, let the bill pass the
House and have trial
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-06

Eg- The Presbyterian Church, for several
months pastin the course of constructionin this
place, is speedily approaching completion. 1t
is beautiful ediice; one that does infinite
credit to the liberalty of our citizens and the
mechanical skill of the master builder. 1t
adds fifty per cent to the respectable appear
ance of our village. Before its erection,
something appeared lacking to the view of
the most casual observer who CHANGED to find
himself a sojourner with us, even for few
hours to give our village the appearance of
being finished up, and that was, little, snug,
tasty, New England-like church, to preside
over its less conspicuous mansions, and point
their enterprsing and intelligent inmates,
when weary Of earth's labors, to fairer and
more peaceful chimes above.