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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

NATIONAL WIG CONFERENCE.-The Old Lane
Wing Convention of the State of New York;
which assembled in that city yesterday, have APP
pointed full delegation to the National Conveh-
ton to assemble in this city on the 18th DAY OF
September, composed of the NEST eminent men
of the Wing party. They have also, in accord
ance with the views already expressed by the
great mass of the Wings of the Union adopted
resolutions denouncing the Cincinnati Platform
and the aims and objects of the Black Repuo,ll-
cans, and recommending general rally OF the
National Wings of the Union in favor OF the e.
lection of Willard Fillmore
It now certain that the National wing
Convention will be largely attended by the most
influential National men of both the North and
the South, and full and free interchange OF SEN
timent will be had on the Presidential ques-
tion.-BdH. Amer.
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A VIRGINIA NEGRO READING TO THE ENGLISH
NoBIrrY.-Uncle Tom not only introduced Mrs.
Stowe to the nobility of England but seems to
be passport to some of his own color. The
London Times of the Goth July says:
"ITnele Tom and his Cabin have not yet dis
appeared from the gaze of the London public
Yesterday afternoon long line of carriages,
drawn ND before Stafford house, the residence OF
the Duchess of Sutherland, declared to the West
End world that some new attraction had brought
tosether several members of the higher circles.
Mrs NJ. Z. Webb, O lady of color, daughter OF
n Spanish gentleman and of female slave OF
Virginia, had recently arrived in London, bring
inc with her dramatiZed version OF Uncle
Toms Cabin, composed by Mrs. Stowe herself
for the purpose of public reading, and the hall
of the splendid mansion in st. James had been
granted to her by the Duchess, as the site Of the
entertainment. Placed behind a reading desk,
Mrs. Webb read in q clear voice, and with great
SIGNS of intelligence the interesting scenes that
had been prepared for her, and which comprised
the most celebrated dialogues and incidents IN
the celebrated novel, Without exactly acting
the different parts she Disseminated them with
a great deal of nicely, and the dark hue of her
delicately formed countenance gave character
istic tone to the performance. The Earl OF
Shaftesbury and several distinguished adherents
of the philanthropic party We're among her au-
dience, which could scarcely be surpassed in
brilliancy Mrs. Webb has already appeared
with success in several of the chief towns OF the
United States, and from the interest which she
excited Yesterday it is not improbable that she
may find large number of patrons in this coun'
tryN
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BLOODY Work IN TExAs.-Mr Kendall, in his
last letter from Texas to the New Orleans Plea
yune, has the following postscript
'Since | commenced this letter, the stage has
come in from San Antonio, and some Of the pas
sengers report great state of excitement IN that
city, when they left last evening. John 5. Nc
Donald, formerly District Surveyor of Bexar,
had been shot by Dr. Devine, in the drug store
of the latter, and one account has it that he died
instantly. Politics were at the bottom of the
unfortunate difficulty. The story is that DR.. D.,
who is Mayor of San Antonio, had summoned a
large number of citizens to protect the person or
property of the editor of a partisan sheet pub
lished IN Mexico, called the Ranchero, who had
written an article which had given great offense
to some of the members of the American party
Mcdonald in particular, was irritated at the
course of the Mayor, deeming it an insult to the
party, and proceeded to his store and commenced
inflicting personal chastisement. While thus at
tackled, Dr. D., shot his adversary and, as is said
from behind his own counter, and then gave
himself up and was lodged in Jail. l give the
statement of one Of the stage passengers, but
without vouching for its truth. The election
comes off next Monday. Politics are running
very high in San Antonio, and it is feared there
will be more bloodshed before all is over"
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FEMALE INsTITITTE.

w The next Session Of this School will commence
on the first Wednesday in SEPTEMBER with increased
advantages for promoting the comfort and improve.
ment of Its pupils.
The course of instruction is systematic and compre
hensive embracing all the branches Of thorough Eng.
lish education together with the Ancient and Modern
Languages, Music, Drawing, Painting &C.
All the departments will be under the the direction
of teachers Of experience and skill in their profession
and the boarders who reside in the Institute will be
under their at all times and receive all necessary
aid and attention. Parents assured that, while we
shall preserve nfexby that discipline which is essen
tial to the proper development of the mind and the
formation of true womany character our pupils shall
also receive special instruction in regard to their per-
sona department, and the proprieties Of social life and
shall have best efforts to enable them to spend
their time at school pleasantly well proftably.
Terms per- Session Of Ten Months.
Board light and fuel, $1,000
thtion .'...''oV W ~
Music on Piano, with use of Instrument .... 5000
Modern Languages-each,. Observation-Disclosures. 1000
Payable, one.half at the beginning of the Session
the other, LIST of February. JOHN WILSON,
Staunton, August 6, 1S56.-5t. Principal.
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NOSPEL HILL SCHOOL.-The fifth Session
IJ of this School will commence on Monday, the
first day of September next.
TUITION PER SESSION.
Common English Branches, ...............S2 5.00
Higher English, .... .......................S 5000
Latin and Mathematics, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5000
Payable the 1st of February and 1st of July.
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4 UGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.-In pursu-
n ance of a decree ofthe Circuit Court OF Augusta
at its last term inthe of Rebecca Coman widow
of John Coffnan, decd. Plaintiff, against Abraham
Coffman and Jacob Coffman and others, Defendants,
will, as Commissioner offer for SALE on the premi,
ises to the highest bidder, Saturday. tie S0M day
Of august next, valuable TRACT of LAND. lying in
Augusta county, and containing Seventy Acres
The land lies about mile South of New Hope, and
adoins the lands of Col G.. G. Robertson, H. H. Eakle
and others
The improvements are good and desirable, and con,
sist of a good DWELLING HOUSE, a fine Barn. and
all necessary 0ut-houses.
The land is in high state of cultivation and Of the
very best quality in the neighborhood. 1t rarely hap
pens that fine and desirable tract Of land is
in market combining so many advantages of fertility,
health and society to any one wishing small farm.
TERMS The land will be sold upon credit OF
six twelve and eighteen months; the purchaserw be
required to give bonds with approved personal securi
ty, and the title retained until the payment OF all the
purchase money Possession given so soon as the
terms of sale are complied with >.
The land will be shown to any one wishing to see it
by Mr. Jacob Cofman, jr, who resides on the tract.
JAMES WALKER, Commissioner.
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YELLOW FEVER AT New YoEK.-The New

YELLOW FEVER AT New YoEK.-The New
York Herald of Tuesday says:
The yellow fever barricade at Staten Island is
scrupulously maintained. Citizens with muskets,
acting by authority of the Board of Health and
the Stapleton Vigilance committee, pace to and
fro, ready to present arms to oil who may at
tempt to communicate with the Marine Hospl-
tai. The Health Officer, DR.. Thompson, was
compelled to be brought off from his residence
in steamboat. Not single death of yellow
fever has occurred outside the walls of the Hos
pital.
While the citizens aud Quarantine authorities
are doing all in their power to prevent the
spread of infectious diseases the boatmen of Stat
en- Island are at logger-heads with them because
they are not allowed to board, or even approach
within hailing distance, of vessels that are not
quarantined.
Mr.. DAILY, engaged in towing vessels by
steamboats, down to the lower bay, having occa-
sion frequently to pass the barricade, was COM
PEELED to force the barriers yesterday, after be-
ing detained above an hour. Mr.. DAILY, it ap-
pears, has employed counsel, and means to pros
ecute every member of the Board of Health Of
Staten Island, and has laid his damages at $1O,-
600 for false imprisonment.
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TSTATE OF J. B. BRECKENRIDGE,

lNSIAIE OE j. Is. BREChlNH1DdE,
a. STANTON, VA.-The undersigned having
been duly authorized by the widow and heirs of John
b. breckenridge, decd, will, on FRIDAY, august
2Srd 1885, offer for sale at public auction the prem
ises, the entire REAL, ESTATE of the said John B.
Breckenridge, consisting of the following
CRED BUD" FARM.-This farm lies within one
and half miles from the town of Saunton contains
about GO Acres of Land, in good state of cult
walton, and is, all things considered confidently re-
commended the best and most desirable Farm 10ao
in market IN the county Of Augusta.
Terms THE FARN :-One-fourth of the price in
six months from the sale with Interest," the residue in
three equal annual payments, counting from the sale
The irstpayment to be secured by endorsed negota-
BILE note; the others by lien upon the property.
Possession given as soon as the terms OF the sale
are complied with.
THE "AMERICAN HOTEL This elegant Hotel
property is situated at the Railroad Depot in aunton,
and has very recently been put in operation with every
appliance to insure its success.
If any Hotel In the Valley of Virginia is desirable
property this presents many advantages for all the
departments Of the Hotel business any that be
named.
To of energy and enterprise, offer the fol-
loving extraordinary inducements to purchase:
If the purchase-money is secured TO satisfaction,
so as to bear interest, payable annually, we will give
FURNITURE AND SERVANTS.-This Hotel is
now in operation, and is completely supplied with new
Furniture and with Servants for the year.
The purchaser of the Hotel shall have the privilege
of taking the Furniture at valuation and Of hiring the
servants for the balance of the year on the terms
If the furniture is not sold above, it will be offer
ed at auction, on terms to be made known at the SALE
DWELLING HOUSE. STORE AND L0TS.-These
desirable pieces of property will be sold credit of
tue gears, bearing interest, payable annually.
The sale will begin, has been stated, the goth
of August and will be continued from day to day till
completed.
We are authorized to sell privately, and will receive
propositions for any of the property up to the time of
sale.
All of this property will be found very desirable
We have no wish to exaggerate its attractions, but
we confidently ask the fullest examination.
Persons desiring to purchase will apply to A. N.
Breckenridge at the american Hotel" or to
MICHAEL G. HARTMAN,
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
Stanton August 90 1856. Trustees, &c.
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REVOLUTION IN SAN DoMINGo-Advices re-
ceived from San Domingo to the Bird state that
revolution was in progress there, growing out
of the terms of the Spanish treaty which favors
the descendants of Spain. The Spaniards, being
the most numerous, wish to hoist the Spanish
flag again, and citizens and soldiers were hasten
ing to the Spanish consuls to get registered as
Spanish citizens. A great excitement had arts
en- in consequence All the tribunals were clos
ed and business suspended The President OF
the Cabinet was threatening to resign, and the
foreigners and liberals were looking anxiously
for government vessel to protect them. The
liberals say that the Spanish flag shall never a.
gain be hoisted there.
The Spanish consul was opposing the ratifca-
ton Of the American treaty, and thwarting the
American consul in all his measures.
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Approximation Prizes.
1000 prizes amounting to............. $500 ,OOo
Whole Tickets $40, Halves s5, Quarters s211
Plan of the Lottery.

Plan of the Lottery.
The Numbers from to $4,000, corresponding with
those Numbers the Tickets printed separate slips
of paper encrced with small tin tubes and placed
in one wheel.
The first 200 Prizes similarly printed and encrcled
are placed in another wheel
The wheels are then revolved, and number is drawn
from the wheel of Numbers, and at the same time q
Prize is drawn from the other wheel. The Number
and Prize drawn out opened and exhibited to the
audience, and registered by the Commissioner, the
Prize being placed against the Number drawn. This
operation is repeated until all the Prizes are drawn
out
Approximation Prizes.-The two proceeding
and the succeeding Numbers to those drawing the
first 200 Prizes will be entitled to the 500 Approxima
ton Prizes, according to the Scheme.
| s5Y The Managers, determined that their Lotteries
shall excel all Others offer to the public the above
scheme which, for the briancy Gifts Capitals, and
the chances of obtaining Prizes, has never been G,
| qualed,
sa5- Remember that every Prize is drawn, and pay.
able in full WITHOUT DEDUCTION
sS5- All Prizes $1,000 and under, paid Immediately
after the drawng-other prizes at the usual time o.
thirty days. p
| ACCOMMODATIONS strictly confidential The drawn
numbers will be forwarded to the purchasers immedi
ataly after The drawing
Prize Tickets cashed or renewed in other Tickets a
either office.
Orders for Tickets can be addressed to
! S. SWAN & CO., atlanta, Ga.
or S. SWAN, Montg0mery, Ala.
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COMPREHENSIVE.
NEW DRY GOODS HOUSE
BROWN STONE BUILDING.
NO. I57 MAIN STREET

NO. I57 MAIN STREET
TINE undersigned have formed a co-partnership un-
der the firm and style of PRICE, BAYLY 4
WATKINS, for the purpose of conducting this city
general Wholesale and Retail DRY GOODS BUSI-
NESS.
They have taken the new building-.now in course
of erecton-No 15 Main street, nearly opposite the
Exchange Bank, and few doors below the store of
Messrs. Kent, Paine Co.
By the 10th of September, they will open an entire
" new and choice stock Of STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS selected especially for the best class OF
retail trade to which they invite the attention of their
friends and the public.
Their experience and facilities will enable them to
offer at all times the newest and best styles of goods
at the lowest possible prices to cash punctual GUS
toners. PEYTON G.. BAYLY,
SAML N. PRICE,
JOEL B. WATKINS,
JOSEPH F. PRICE, in.
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A WARNING TO THE SoUTH.-The Black Re-
publican papers have raised tremendous shout
of victory, at the news of the election of Blair,
the Black Republican candidate for Congress in
Missouri, over Kennel, American. This they
trumphantly exclaim is the first Republican vic
tory in Southern State. Now let it be rernem-
bered that Blair is q so-called Democrat" and
q warm supporter of Buchanan for the Presiden-
CIV, going "head, and hand, and heart, and all
his might" with Forney, Wise, Van Buren,, and
Rynders Must the earth quake before the
Southern people cease to sleep '"-Eredericksburg
Ners
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COOP MovE-Mr. Garlic is about to intro
duce bill into Congress, granting several mil
lions of acres ofpublic lands to Virginia, for ed
ucational and Improvement purposes. That is
right. While other States are rapidly appropri-
ating the public domain to themselves, it is but
meet that the Old Dominion should take back at
least portion of that princely contribution she
once made to the common stock. We trust that
the Virginia Senators and Representatives will
lend helping hand to this good moves and there
by relieve our tax-ridden people of some of their
burthen. viii they do it2 We shall see
-Parkers6arg Gazette.
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REAT DEPOT FOR THE SALE OF

A
VI PIANO FORTES, GUITARS, MEL0DE
ONS AND MUSIC.-At the establishment of the sub
scribers may always be found an extensive stock Of
SUPERIOR PIANO F0RTES, from several of the
most reliable makers in the Union. Among them may
be seen those from j. B. Durham * Co., New York. A.
Stodart Il Co., New York, and Chickering & Sons,
Boston, comprising assortment so extensive as ~
enable persons of almost every taste to select in
strument The length of time the subscribers have
been engaged in this business, the satisfaction these
instruments have given the variety kept for SALE the
terms upon which they offered, the advantage Of
selecting in person or ordering from house long
tablished near home, and the impossibty of getting
an Indifferent Piano here flor they will be taken back
if they do not prove good,) are some of the
why persons should purchase in Richmond instead of
sending to the North.
MELODEONS of Carhart Needham's make, vary
ing in price from $45 to $780, suitable for churches
parlors.
These instruments as well the Pianos are sold at
manufacturers prices.
GUITARS of'Martn's" make, which are unrivalled
for beauty oftone, durability and workmanship. Also,
others of European manufacture. Among them, are
some beautiful Neapotan Guitars constructed that
the neck NAV be taken off and the whole instrument
carried in lady's travelling trunk
MUSIC for the Piano Forte and Guitar. Constant
arrivals of fresh supplies enable them to furnish
JAMES W0ODHOUSE & CO..
Booksellers and Stationers.
130 Main ST., Richmond Va.
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FILLMORE IN WESTERN VRGNIA.-The Wheel
ing times, in noticing the large attendance and
enthusiasm of Fillmore meetings in that vicinity
says:
''As we have said before, the good work is
going bravely on in all parts of the city, and ar
rangements are making to hold meetings in ev-
cry Ward in the city, and every precinct in the
county. The thing seems to be all one sided
here. There are still a fainting few who cling
to the skirts of Buchanan, but have not the ef-
frontery to advance anything in support of the
falling faction"
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mo REAL ESTATE OWNERS.

i REAL ESTATE AGENCY OFFICE, Hagerstown, Md.
Having established Land Agency Office in Hagers-
town. am prepared to act as Agent for persons hav'
ing FARMS for sale in the State of Virginia. There
are enquiries made daily by both farmers of this and
the neghborng State Of Pennsylvania, about Virginia
land Hagerstown is situated in densely populated
and aourishing Valley and is point which the Penn;
sylvanians pass to reach the Valley Of Virginia, and
will eventually become important place for persons
desiring to dispose of Real Estate.
- 1t will be advantageous to advertise all Real
Estate that may be offered the cost to be borne BY the
party Offering such Real Estate unless by special q.
greement with me. BY sending full description Of
the property, and the amount for which you want II
advertised 1t will be inserted in paper having large
circulation among the Agricultural community.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. Dixon Roman, Hagerstown, Md,
Daniel Weisel,
William NJ. Marshall, Esq,
Peter B. Small ESQ.,, President Savings Bank,
Hon. Alexander r. Boteler, Jefferson county, Va.
JEROME D. BRUMBAUGH,
Attorney at Law and Real Estate Agent,
Julv % 1S5G-3mos Uagerstown, Md.
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subscriber offers for sale Ten Thousand Acres
on the waters of Blue Creek Kanawha, Va, ofgey su
bscco Title unquestionable. Blue Creek is nayiga
Bile for Boats of 10 TONS and Steamboats, for some dis
lance 1t is very heavily mbered, and there is ready
sale for all Lumber at Kanawha Sanes and Cincinnati
There is also abundance of bituminous and Camel
Coal, Iron, &c. accessible for shipping. One Hundred
Acres are improved. There is o good DWELLING
Out-houses and Orchard, beautifully located; also
Grist and SAY AiH District School House, de- 1t is
offered at SO per acre. onethird cash.baance on any
time by paving interest. No land offers the same in
ducements to Farmers Grazers, or Capitalists: The
locality is very healthydstant 10 miles from kanaw
ha Salines and II from Charleston Persons desiring
H.,Va. The Lumber will greatly more than pay fol
the land and clearing it, and the Coal will afford O
steady income. HENRY NJ FhiCE,
July %. 1S56.-amos Land Agent
n. B-The subscriber has also number OF Improv,
ed and unimproved Tracts in Nicholas and Braxton
counties for sale. II. NJ. P.
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MARRIAGE OF SoHAMYL's SoN.-Letters from
the Caucasus state that Sehamyl has married
his son Dimmel Eddin, to Circassian beau
ty, fifteen years Of age, daughter of the
Narh Tagl. This son was the young man who
was restored to his father by order of the En-
peror Nicholas, in order, it was said, to induce
Schanyl to remain &loof from hostilities during
the late war.
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DEATH OF Mrs. BIDDLE.-We find in one Of
the newspapers the following brief announce
ment of the death of a lady whose husband bore
so prominent part in the political and financial
history of this country, and who herself was al
that time courted for her society and the dis
tinction which her station in life was supposed
to confer:
"Died-On the 18th inst, at Andalusia, Bucks
county, Mrs. Jane NJ: Biddle, widow of the late
Nicholas Biddle, in the 64th year of her age"
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SALE,-By virtue Of

COMMISSIONER'S sALE,-By virtue Of a
decree of the Circuit Court Of Augusta county rem,
dered Cd the goth day Of June 1885, in the case OF
on Saturday, the 18Th day Of September next to SELL on
the premises, the TRACT Of LAND of which Thomas
McFall died seized and possessed, lying in Augusta
county, near Mt. Pisgah Church, and containing O.
bout SO Acres. The improvements consist OF acom-
Portable DWELLING HOUSE and suitable out-build-
ings
TEnxs OF SALE Cash for the expenses of sale and
reasonable costs of suit the balance in six twelve and
eighteen monhs bonds, with good security to be ia
ken for the deferred payments and the title to be re-
tanned until the purchase money is paid.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
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]. OWENS FULTON, | Conn.,
NICH0. X. TROUT. wi" l.
PUBLIC SALE OF REAL AND PER

i S0NAL PR0PERTY.-In order to change my
business, will offer my FARM at public auction on
SATURDAY, the 12th deg Of September, if not sold
privately before that time. 1t contains about 3s19
Acres, AZ of which is well timbered. 1t lies along
the road from Staunton to Mt Scion, near the village
Spring Hill, Augusta county, Va, and is in heal
thy neghbOrhood, convenient to churches, stores,
mills and blacksmith's shops. 1t has it good
DWELLING HOUSE. % stories high, large framed
Stable Soldiers Shop, Corn Crib, and all other
cessary out-houses. There is never-faing Spring
of excellent water near the house, streem running
through the farm, and young Orchard of choice fruit
trees. Also, at the same time and place, HOGS, CAT
TIE AND HORSES, variety of Saddlery, Harness
and other articles Sale ut 10 o'clock, A. NJ, when
the terms will be made known by
WM i. RIRGANDINE