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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08
Agricultural Society

Mr.. T. n. DAVIDSON, Agent of the Virginia
Agricultural Society, has been in this county for
some days past engaged in promoting the in
terests of the Society.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08
STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

FATAL DUEL.--Several articles signed "a
Nuli6er," were recently published in the Char
Ieston Is. CO. Mercury, in opposition to the cleo
Ition of Judge Magrath as a member of Congress.
"A. G. Magrath, the Judges brother, considered
the articles offensive, and challenged the editors
lof the Mercury. Mr. Taber, one of the editors.
protested against being held responsible. but &C.
cepted the challenge and was killed on the third
fire. Edmund Rhett, jr., wrote to Judge Mag
rath avowing himself the author of the articles
as soon as he heard of the challenge. but it was
too late to stop the duel.
The parties met near the city on Monday, the
Goth ult., at 1-2 o'clock, P. NJ After an ex-
change of shots between the principals, without
effect, and their acting friends being unable to
agree upon the terms of adjustment, forthwith
second exchange of shots took place, without
effect. An earnest conference between the
seconds then ensued, looking to an adjustment
They being unable to agree, Dr. Bellinger asked
leave to intervene, as disinterested gentleman.
His suggestions were at once respectfully receiv-
ed. After much discussion and negotiation, in
which disagreement still prevailed, Col. Cum
ningham offered in writing the following settle
ment:
THE following are the terms of adjustment
between Mr.. Z. Magrath and W. R. Taber Jr.,
after an exchange of two shots !"
''Mr. Taber disclaims, as an Editor of the
Mercury, that in publishing the articles, signed
"A Nullifer,' he intended any attack upon the
private character of Judge A. G. Magrath."
''Mr. Edmund Magrath disclaims that in his
note of challenge to Mr.. Taber, he designed to
use offensive and derogatory language to him."
Mr.. Conner assented to their adoption, if the
following would be admitted in addition =
That Mr.. Taber regrets the publication in the
Mercury of whatever in those articles is person
al.n Also. "Mr. Magrath regrets anything in
the cartel that is offensive"
Col. Cunningham declined the additional re-
QUESTION upon Mr.. Taber, whereupon third
exchange of shots ensued. Mr.. Taber fell, NOR
tally wounded in the upper part of the head.
Mr. Heart, accompanied by his friends, at the
time agreed upon,appeared upon the ground, land
after the fall of Mr. Taber, Mr.. S. Chaplin, the
acting second of Mr.. Heart, notified Mr.. Conner
of his presence, and his readiness to answer the
demand of E. Magrath, Esq, for satisfaction;
whereupon Mr.. Conner replied that he had no
further demand to make. Mr.. Conner, then, in
company with his principal, retired from the
field.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

LLOYD GARRISON SUPPORTS BUoHANAN.-The
head and front of rank abolitionism, Lloyd Gar
Iison, is out for James Buchanan. We know
this to be true. An acquaintance of ours, an
Albanian, whose wishes are for disunion,
called to see Garrison about two weeks ago, for
the purpose of learning from his own lips how
far the ultra abolitionists were for going. In
speaking of the Presidential election, Garrison
said that he was for Buchanan. This surprised
our friend, and he asked why he sustained Buc-
hanan. Garrison said to him, that the wish of
his heart was for disunion, and that he knew
that under Fillmore and probably under FIRE.
mont, the Union would be safe, but under Buc-
hanan there would certainly result soon or in q
few years dissolution of the Union, and for
that reason he preferred Buchanan to either OF
the other candidates. Our friend told him that
just such wish inclined him to favor the cleo
ton of Fremont. Thus it stands, that the dis
unionists of each section are determined to de-
feat, if possible, the election of Fillmore, and
sustain either Fremont or Buchanan. under the
hope that the election of either will bring about
a dissolution of the Union. Friends of the Union
stand by your man. There is danger in either
Fremont's or Buchanans election Charlottes
A1cocGte
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TADvERTIsEMEST.1

Pulmonary Consumption.- great scourge
of our northern climate is disarmed of half its
terrors since we have a remedy so singularly eff.
ficacious as Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
1t is worthy of the high reputation which it en-
lows, Oct. 8, 1s56.-1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

SIGNS OF THE TIMEs.-Rright cheering are the
signs Of the times to the supporters of Fillmore
and the lovers of the Union. The star of prom
Use beams cheerily in the political armament and
with its hope-inspring radiance seems to say :
''All will be WELL" As the day approaches for
determining the great question, who is to be the
next President of the United States, the friends
of Mr. Fillmore, north and south east and west
are redoubng their exertions in behalf of that
patriot statesman. There is nothing sectional in
the nature of the support he receives. His
friends honestly and conscieutouSly believe
that his elections will be best for the aoh0le coun-
t,y-and hence, they are as Jealous in his favor
in one quarter of the Republic as in the other.
This is proper and encouraging. We want to
see Mr. Fillmore elected, and elected by having
electoral votes in every section of the Union. for
he is emphatically the candidate of the achole
c0alntry-knowiug no faction, no section, moth
ing but his country, the constitution and the I'm
ion. The combat deepens!-on ye brave!-
Lyach. Vir.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

a SHOCKING SroRY.-Fred. Douglas Paper of
the 22nd September, publishes the following ex-
tract from letter dated Sept. 17th emitting
names:
I'VE had fearful slave case here few days
since, and which we dare not make public. A
slave man was closely packed in a box at;
the box marked as goods; and consigned to q
friend at this place, care of Adams & Co.'s Ex-
press. When the box was opened, the poor
wretch was found dead, his countenance horribly
contorted and his body drawn into knot. 1t
appeared on examination, that the box had no
air holes. Peace to his ashes!"
We take it for granted that this negro did not
box himself up in that manner. Who did box
him up? Doubtless, the Underground Railroad
Company They first by their agents, make
their victim Disconnected with his lot, and then
kill him in attempting to steal him away from
his master. Such are the tender mercies of
Abolitionisln. 7, Jour. Com.
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The Columbia (South Carolina) Times South
ern ultra Journal of the austerest States rights
stamp. has carefully guarded article upon the
Presidential candidates, in which it speaks
thus:
''If we were compelled to choose between Buc-
hanan, Fillmore and Fremont, we would prefer
casting our vote for Willard Fillmore, as the
choice of evils, regarding him at the same time
as only shade better than the two other candi-
dates for the Presidential chair. Mr.. Fillmores
administration was well received by the people
of Carolina. His visit to Charleston and Column
bia rallied large proportion OF the people to do
him homage, and although we DO not wish to
be set down as his admirers, for we are not, we
do believe that the Government, under his adj
ministration, would prove to be more conserva-
tive, just and impartial than under either of the
other candidates"
The National American gives an extract from
q letter by "a distinguished member OF the last
Congress from Pennsylvania" that concludes
with the words: II am convinced that Mr.
Buchanan cannot carry single Northern State
not even his own. have just returned from
d ten days canvass through our own STATE. MI
Fillmore will get New York beyond doubt, and
think, New Jersey and Massachusetts. He
will certainly get those last, and our STATE too,
if our friends Of the South but manifest deter
mination to stand by him, as | am happy to see
they are at length beginning to do Thousands
are coming back to US who had wandered otf to
Fremont under the belief that Mr. Fillmore was
abandoned by the South"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

THE NATIONAL WING CoNvENTIoN.-The SEMI
or editor of the Fayetteville North Carolina)
Observer, one of the most answering Wings in
the country, has found it necessary to reply to
the absurd assertion that the recent National
Convention of Wings in this city was Know
Nothing assembly in disguise The effort is
scarcely worth the time,but the editor spoken of
certainly succeeds admirably, as occupying a
very favorable position from which to extingnish
this Eight of departed hope" He is particular
ly happy, in asking if the Wings of North Caro-
lima and elsewhere who have heretofore,in some
cases like himself voted for Democratic men, in
the absence Of Wing nominees, have become
Democrats If not, he wishes to know how
the fact of voting for Know-Nothing nominee
makes Wing Know-Nothing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08
$595,530.99

OCTOBER ELEoTIoNs.-On Tuesday, the 14th
instant, elections will be held in the States of
Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.
In each of these States Members Of Congress
are to be elected; in Pennsylvania twenty-five,
in Ohio twenty-one, and in Indiana eleven, max
ing ffty-seven in all.
In Pennsylvania Canal Commissioner, Audi
tor, and Surveyor are to be chosen by general
vote Two tickets are in the field, the Demo-
cratic and the Union opposition A State Leg
islature will also be chosen, which will have to
select a United States Senator in the place of
the Hon. Richard Brodhead, whose term expires
in March, 1857.
In Ohio, Judges of the Supreme Court, an
Attorney General, School Commissioner, and
Commissioner ofPubic Works have to be chosen
There are three State tickets nominated-Amer-
lean, Democratic, and Republican.
In Indiana a Governor and full corps of
State officers are to be chosen. In this State
the American party have made no nominations
for Congressman or State officers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

Gov. WIsE's LAST SpEEoH.-We suspect no
man even of the most determined gravity, says
the Richmond Wing, can read the following ex
tract from the great speech" of Henry A. Wise
before the Sweathousians of Richmond, without
being convulsed with merriment at the ludicrous
conceptions of his own dignity, Importance and
power of the mighty Governor Of Virginia:
"You, whose minds are occupied in the way
of ordinary business, may talk and feel as usual
about q Presidential election; you are not called
on, as am, to think and feel about nothing else
but the business of the State the safety OF her
people; and you may not see the dangers around
us as do, because it is not so much your pro
vince as mine to look ahead and ask, ''what is
coming, and what shall be done for the Com.
mohwealth ?" though that, as patriots, is your
concern as well as mine. But as for Inc, every
moment, every hour almost--every hour, because
the small hours are taken from sleep to think.
say every moment is occupied in rejecting what
must the Governor of Virginia do in the coming
contingency. feel that it is no time to trit1e
with, no time to hesitate, and yet no time to
rashly anticipate anything,or to say lightly what
shall be done. Do not misunderstood me, sir.
Dreadful as these responsibilities are, let no man
do me the injustice to suppose that am, at q
moment Ike tnls, shulhliS lIoll Wis IesPolsi-
bilty. Enthusiastic cheers) Do not suppose
that regret you have placed me where may
be called upon in this border State first to act.
You may have found--and would to God you
had found-a stronger man to lean upon; but
such as am, physically, mentally and morally,
thank God that am where am, and that |
am with you, prepared Tor the worst. Cheers
I need your assistance, and every man needs
that OF his neighbor but if the worst comes to
the worst, and the thunder, and the lightning,
and the storm must rage, say | shall meet it
without fear. Enthusiastic cheers)"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08
Late from Nicaragua.

The steamship Tennessee reached New YORK
on Thursday. Affairs in Nicaragua are assnm-
ing most favorable aspect, the utmost cohil-
dence in the stability OF the government prevail
ing. The army under General Walker now con-
sists of about 1000 Americans, besides native
troops, all in good health and excellent spirits.
News having been received at Granada, a
short time since, that party of men, adverse to
the Government. were occupying rancho al
San tacinto, General Walker despatched par
ty of forty men, under Lieut.. Col. Mcdonald, to
attack them; he made the attack, but finding
the party too strong to warrant an assault re-
tired with a loss of six men killed and seven
wounded leaving small number to war with
the enemy, he returned to Granada with the
remainder of his troops On receipt of the news
at Granada, party of citizens, numbering about
sixty men, headed by Lieut.. Col. Cole, volun-
teered to 90 and attack the rancho and having
gained the consent Of General Walker, marched
to the spot The rancho was large adobe
house, pierced with loopholes, and surrounded
by heavy stone wall.
Col. Cole divided his men into three parties,o OF
twenty each, and attacked the house, at three
different points, and succeeded in driving them
from the enclosure into the house, but was then
repulsed with loss of fifteen men killed, wound-
ed and missing including the three command
ers. The loss of the enemy was about one hun
dred their whole force was estimated at iour
hundred men. At the time our informant lett
Gen. Walker was abont despatching body OF
artillery to make another attack.
Ex-President Rivas is not acknowledged by
any party Texas is still in possession of the OPP
poste party, with asmall force ofnatives of Hon
duras and San Salvadors. all in deplorable con-
dition both from sickness and starvation-de-
sertions from their ranks are constantly taking
place. and of the few remaining from twenty to
fifty are dying daily of cholera. Walker has
cut off means of their obtaining supplies
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Sora.

SOrds
Several sora were seen in the vicinity of this
,lace last week, and one was shot.
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ELECTORAL TICKET.

ELECTORAL TICKET.
lst District. JAMES G. HOLIDAY, of Norfolk county
I'd JOIN PoLLARp, of Petersburg
Sd WILLIAM MARTIN. of Henry.
4th THos. NJ. BoNDuRANT of Buckingham
5th WILLIAM NJ. CABELL, of Nelson.
9TH JoHN NJ. Boris, of Richmond.
eth GsoRGE T. YERBY, of Northampton.
Sth JOIN CRIrcHER, of Westmoreland.
eth B. II. SHAcKELFoRD, of Fauquier.
10th Z" ALEXANDER r. BoFELER, of Jefferson.
nth JOIN D. lMRoDEN, of Augusta
10th WALLER X. STAPLES. of Montgomery.
18th ISAAC J. IEFTwIcu, of Wvthe.
l4th & BESJANIN III. SMITH. of kanawha.
18th " j. W. GALLAuER, of Marshall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

GOLD IN CALIFoRNIA.-The Sacramento Union
says: "The more we see of the mines-the bet
ter acquainted we become with the geological
features of the country-the further off does the
time recede when we can nationally conclude
that the annual supply of gold derived from our
mines will reach maximum. We remember
we'll that when, in 1850, we raised our voice
against the cry of the mines aoere exhausted, and
certainly rather timidly limited that we thought
they might last five years longer, we were look
ed upon as visionary-when, in 1851, after a
further acquaintance with the mining regions,
we added five years to the period in which the
gold was to be pretty well cleared out from our
hills and gulches, we met with but few believers
but now when, in 1856, we express our be lief
that the supply Of gold obtained from our mining
regions will go on increasing for years to come,
and that centuries must roll on before it can be
exhausted, we are confident that such is the in
creased knowledge of the mineral resources of
this country, that we shall find hundreds who
will agree with us, where five years ago we
could not find one willing to allow ten years
existence to our mining resources"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

DEMOCRATIC FREMONT CLUB.-A Philadelphia
letter of the End inst, says:
"Pursnnnt 10 previous call Democratic Ere
mont Club was formed in this city last evening.
At the head of the movement were some of the
most influential Democrats of the State. John
NJ Reed, Esq, was elected President Of the new
club, and Evan Rogers and John Napier vice
Presidents. Earnest Fremont appeals were
made, and the "Pathfnder'' recommended rs the
best Democrat in the land A series OF resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted, denouncing the
Cincinnati platform and nominees, and earnestly
calling upon Democrats everywhere to form
Fremont clubs Ofthe resolutions the following
are specimen:
Resolged, That James Buchanan and John G.
Breckenridge, by accepting nomination based
on this Ohe Cincnnati) platform, and by repeat
edly and warmly approving all the proceedings
of the Cincinnati Convention, had identified
themselves with the administration of Franklin
Pierce, and have forfeited whatever claims they
may have had to the confidence of the Demo
cratic party.
Resolred, That after calmly examining the
merits of the various platforms now before the
people of the United States we find the true
principles of Democracy fully exhibited in that,
and in that only, upon which John G. Fremont,
well tried Democrat, has been offered who
prefer freedom to slavery and the Monroe doc
trne to that of the Ostend Conference manifesto.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

LATER From EURoPE.-By the arrival OF the
Africa at New York we have three days later
news from Europe, the dates from Liverpool be-
inc TO the Goth ult. The news has but one item
Of inheritance A rupture between England
and Fr,nce and the Neopoitan Government was
reported TO be inevitable; the legations OF the
two Countries were about being recalled and q
io;nt naval force would be sent to Naples by
ISn and France. A political refugee NAM
ed Marianne had been arrested at Paris on the
oh orga Of nm intended attempt to assassiGate
tba Emneror on his return from Barritz.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13
NEW SERIES. mo. 2l5
REAL ESTATE SALES.
Lands and Lots for Sale.

4 A . ACRES Of Valuable Land on both sdes of u
n NASHVILLE and Chattanooga Railroad. 10 niles from
Nashville which depot has been recently located wall
improTed good uster, gocd sol, with proportion Of
store and residence Either side Of the road or he whole
will be sold to suit purchasers.
56x ACRES, mile from the town Of Prankfn In
williamson county, the Liberty road and mile east a
the Tennessee and AabamS Rsicad leo Acres cleared
and IN cultivation Has on q eonortabe Dwelling House
lasting Springs, ard Is pToauev s.-szitahle for our
handsome Settlements. viii sell \, y, \, all to sais
purchasers. -
10 ACRES mostly tbersd payt ofthe Brentwood Tract
the Tennessee and ahas railroad 6k miles Sou.h
Nashville soil Of excellent quEy, admirably adapted 10
the purposes Of Vineyard, Nursery, Market Garden.
1OH ACRES on The Gallatin Trrnpk ke road, 81 miles
from Nashville, between stun and Siedgs; would make
business in town convenient and comrtobls country
reside nee.
Western RsirC sd II miles west Of Nashville Big HArpesh
River and miles east KnFson Springs 1S0 Acres clear
ed-baance well tmbered-gOod soi and water and CON-
ortable improvements.
52H Acres, we'll improved Z miles rom NazAvTTe, on
the Mil Greek Valley Pike and the LAO RK Soil
OF good quality good DveLng hne young Orchard and In
very good neighborhOod
81 ACRES in the Brooklyn Lots miles North of Nash
yle ne2r the Whites Greek Turnpike road. most beau
tful building lot
LOTS Of any size from 80 to IS Acres the Busna
vista Turnpike road, from to miles % Nashville with
without Timber. convenient to Buena Vista Springs.
10 LDiS Ia the corporation Nasty e near Wilson'S
Springs severs the Franklin Turnpike road
the Depot Of the Tenn Ala. r. r.; the
MurresSooro Turnpike Toad II the th Tsrd and several
west OF Capitol aih near the corporation line.
PRICES LOW RMS LIBERAI. Those who wish 70
purchase would do well to make ear application 70
apt0-u W VANCE
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CINCINNATI ADVERTISEMENTS
Cheap Cash Store.
CoRNEB OF WALNUT AND FRONT STREETS,
CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Wood and Willow Ware, Paper Cordage,
Roofing Material, sc.

WOOD WARE.
2n0 pkgs cov'd Buckets; lbs doz Band Boxes;
$50 dozen Bail Boxes; 200 Hames;
200 nests Tubs, pain ed; 200 Enc Wash Boards;
275 dOz Vanished and Three 5000 Piow Handles;
Hoop Buckets; 70 nests White Pine Tubs;
81 900 assed Broom Handles; 900 Cane Fishing Poles
IT'S doz white Cedar Buckets 800 assed Liquor Kegs;
200 dog Tar Ctns; 10 dog Cedar Cans;
800 pkgs Half Bush Measures 25 Nest Boxes, varnishd
IS dOz Pine thurns, assorted 300 Painted Tubs and
100 nests White Cedar Tubs la5 dos Wen Buckets as..sd
BASRET WARE.
200 Willow Wagons common 7o nests German Market do
$50 extra; 80 " Clothes do;
800 Carts, common 100 doz Feed Baskets, in store
500 ex. lsli tops and to arrive;
IS Empire Cabs: 200 dozen assorted Market
geo extra rs dos Childrens Rattan and
$50 dozen willow and Rattan Willow Chairs
Pick Baskets; 5 doc sss'ted once Chairs,
Rattan aud willow, very nice and cool for Summer.
Aso-Co. Hampers; imported fancy Baskets Work. Fruit
and Flower Stands. Also-Willow Work made to order.
FANCY GOODS.
100 dog Feather Dustefs;, 100 bales Alicant Mats;
500 assted Shoe Brushes; 81 Jue Hark and skeleton
Is Rocking Horses; Is dog Toy Air Pistols.
CORDAGE, TwINES, &c.
1oOcois " and y inch Manila Rope $50 feet;
10 coils ~ to Sinch do do $50 do;
$50 coils ~ n to inch do do, assorted;
25 reels Bed Cord aud Plow Line Manla
$50 doz Cotton Plow Lines and Bed Cord
100 doz Hemp Bed Cords; 100 bales Carpet Chain;
lOOU lbs Broom Txine Hemp; 500 los Wool Irvine.
1880 lbs Flax =" " sou Seine Twine;
IS " Wieking; Is coils Tsrred Rope;
$50 Wrapping Twine; 1oO Jute Rope;
PAPER.
1900 bundles QFrund) angermans Wrapping Paper;
500 Mcreror's do do;
1900 reams Lockland do do;
$50 reams Tea Paper; IS resms Shoe Paper;
lis ID" Ham 20 " Batting do:
$4,000 lbs Roofing do dry; 600 Roofing do satuted;
CANDLES, &c.
Star Candles Lard Oil, Opal Candles, stearine Candles
Starch, German Soap, &C.
WIRE WORK.
Selves, Riddles, Sand and Lime Screens, assorted.
CEDAR FAUCETS,
Assorted sizes OF best qualities, In lots to suit.
ALsoBench Screws, in half dozen packages, in lots.
Wood saws Saw Bucks Curry Combs Cards. Brushes Tac
Rivets, &c.
IRON BOUND KEGS,
full stock, assorted Sizes for Druggists and Liquor Deal
ers' use, constantly on hand.
CHURNS.
Pine Churns IS 20 49, inch Red Cedar do 16 49, 30 % do
Cerdar do 16 is, 90, % do Painted do 90 a. "a do
Brass Hoop do" " do Barrel do 16, 1s, 90 % do
HANIES.
Oiled Root, Black Tcp and Blue do:
Steam Bent Top; Plank Top;
For sale by s. M BARRETT,
may14 Walnut and Front sts., Cincinnati, o
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Land for SAFE

/ OFFER for sale (l00l sEVEN HUNDRED ACRES -
OF LAND lying on the Columbis Central Turnpike
hoAa seven miles from Columbia and four fro NJ Pleas
ant, being part Of the tract v ch / reside.
This land Is equal II superior any IN Manry eounty
Is well wstered (the celebrated Devers Spring bsHa On
the part offered for sae) well tmbered and Wen Improved
There the premises beautiful building sises
fronting the Turnpike and the contemplated Rail Road Il
viii be divided 70 suit purchasers sold in . body
For further Information apply 20 me at Ashwsod P once,
Msury county, Tennessee
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