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

| RESULT OF THE KENTUCKY ELEoTIoN.-The
Louisville Journal notices the recent dispatches
published in the Northern papers, as to the re-
suit in Kentucky, denying their accuracy, and
adds:
1.-THE returns that have been received since
the 9TH instant are still more favorable to the
American party. Since our opponents insist up
on considering the recent election in Kentucky q
test of party strength, we will take the trouble
to make the calculations, and before the whole
returns are received we promise that they will
be sick enough of their experiment. We know
that the American party is stronger by many
thousands in Kentucky to-day than it ever has
been. We were willing to let the recent cleo
ton pass as no test of party strength, knowing
full well that there was an increased aggregate
majority for our candidates wherever the party
lines had been drawn; but we will not allow
our opponents to send forth statements, of which
every sentence, line, and word are false, without
correction All we want is truth, and
the truth our readers shall have-the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth. From this
the American party has nothing to fear.
"We take this opportunity to remind our ex-
changes in all sections of the country that we
have two parties opposed to us. The organs OF
the Fremont party are vieing with those OF the
Buchanan faction which shall make the vilest
misrepresentation of the condition of parties in
Kentucky. 1t is therefore incumbent on our
American friends everywhere to let the truth be
known"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
The Recent Elections.

The Democratic papers seem disposed to crow
most Justify over the result of the recent cleo
tons in several of the States. 1t is, perhaps,
well enough for them to get as much glory out
of them as possible, as they will have no cause
for congratulation from the same quarters in No
yember. In the great Presidential contest, the
people will not be influenced by local considera'
tons and matters of State policy, and very diff
terent result may be confidently anticipated by
the friends of Mr.. Fillmore.
There is nothing in the result Of these cleo
tons to dishearten US. In Kentucky, there was
an election of judicial and ministerial officers
merely, and party lines were not strictly drawn.
In many districts the American party had no
candidates in the field, and the old line Wings,
upon whose support we confidently rely in the
Presidential contest, voted Of course without re-
gard to party We might, with as much pro-
priety, set down Col. Harmans majority for
Commonwealth Attorney in this county, as the
Democratic majority of Augusta, as to assume
the majority for the Democrats in Kentucky at
the late election, as the real Democratic majori-
ty of that State. That election was no test of
the strength of parties as the Intelligent reader
will at once perceive.
In North Carolina, too, local issues swelled
the Democratic vote immensely. Gilmer, the
American candidate, was achite basis man,
which was urged against him by his opponents
with powerful effect in the larger portion of the
State, where the principle was odious in the ex-
IRENE. Here, in Virginia, his position would
have rendered him immensely popular with the
Democracy. There, he was denounced and de-
feated because he entertained such opinions
We have good reason to hope that the old North
State will tell different tale in November
And such will be the case, we trust, in many
States, now supposed to be hopelessly sold to the
Democracy. Of Kentucky we do not entertain
doubt. Mr. Fillmore possesses on inherent
strength before the people, which cannot be
measured by elections in which the popular mind
is influenced by all sorts of local issues.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
Ran Off.

An old bob-tailed horse did, on Friday even
ing last, with an empty hearse. Turning the
corner at Morris store he came in contact
with wagon standing in Augusta street, cap
sized the vehicle, chat is the hearse,) broke it
all to smash, freed himself from the harness, and
pitched ahead down street. Reaching the Court
house, he ran into four-horse team and conse-
quently stopped, after which he was gently led
back to look upon the ruin he had Wrought
Crowd collected as usual.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

Mr. FILLMORE IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
The editor of the Columbus Enquirer says :
"We heard Mr. Fillmore say at Montgomery
Alabama. in 1854, that the night succeeding the
death of General Taylor, when he found that NJ
was called to assume the Presidency, was the
only night of his life that lie had ever passed
without sleep'-that he spent the most OF 1t IL
prayer for ability and strength to uphold and de-
fend the Constitution of his country, and that ne
inwardly resolved, on that occasion, to throw a.
way prejudice and sectional feeling, and to act
as became the conscientious ruler OF great ma
ton. We regret that we have been dlsappolnt-
ed in our efforts to obtain sketch OF this entire
speech; but the following extract from it which
we have in hand, attests the patriotism OF his
resolution on that memorable night:
"During its troubles and anxietes, inwardly
resolved to cast far from inc any Preiudlces that
might have entertained against any section or
party in the Confedsracy, and to be guided only
by the Constitution Of my country. That had
entertained prejudices against an institution OF
the South, do not deny but my new position
as guardian of the rights of the whole Union,
Immediately following period during which !
had sat as presiding officer of the Senate, and
heard the question of slavery fully discussed by
the abest deliberative body of the world, formed
q proper occasion to reoieao and correct nly ed4-
cation, and did so without consulting single
individual but solely with an eye to the Constltu
ton and the laws of the land"
The policy and measures of his succeeding Ad-
ministration prove how truly and how well he
kept these patriotic vows.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
Two Weeks Later from California.

The steamer Ariel, from Aspinwall, with Sar
Francisco dates to the 21st ult., arrived at New
York on the night of the 18th inst at II o'clock
The Ariel brings 81 ,47O, 900 in treasure, prin
cipally consigned as follows :-Messrs. Drexel {
Co., $S55,000; Wells, Fargo & Co., $4,000
metropolitan Bank, $4,000; Duncan, Sherman
& Co., $4,000; Hoge Il Co., S10s,0OO.
The Vigilance Committee continued to hole
| full sway in San Francisco.
Nothing OF moment had transpired during thu
fortnight intervening since last advices. A con
troversy was pending between certain parties
and the Governor of California, relative to an ar
rangement with the Vigilance Committee. tina
they may deliver Judge Terry and cease to exer
else authority. Nothing, however, had beer
accomplished
Hopkins who was stabbed by Terry was con
yalesclng after having been despaired OF. The
fate OF the Judge was undecided. The exporta
ton OF offensive, parties still continued. Jane:
Gallagher, Caseys executor, had been arrested
but was liberated on conditions agreed to by the
Committee. Several others were given the same
privilege.
| Chris Lilly, the pugilist, was arrested and ad'
mitted to bail to settle his affairs before being
exiled
Charles 3. Raid, one of the parties engaged in
Selling OF the State arms from schooner julia
was held to bail for piracy in $4,000
| Ned McGowan, one of the accomplices IN the
murder of James King having been seen at San
ia Barbara, Ell route to Lower California, an
armed schooner with large force on board was
forthwith despatched for him by the Committee
The regular authorities had also sent IN pursuit
| OF him without effect At the latest dates his
capture was considered certain.
| Philander Bruce, one of the murderers OF Cap
tain West was in the hands Of the Committee,
and his execution was looked for.
Numerously signed petitions and great mass
meetings had called on the city and county Off
GERS to resign. All of them positively refused
compliance except two.
The newly appointed Board of Supervisors
declared vacant the offices of the Sheriff, Coro-
ner, and Assessor, and appointed others, but the
old incumbents refused to abdicate.
The Committee publish an expose of official
corruption in the City Administration.
The accounts from the mines are favorable.
The crops are everywhere abundant.
Numerous large fires are reported. At the
town of Placerville 1856 buildings were burnt, in
voying loss of S6,0O0,O00 The village of
Georgetown, Placer county, has also been burnt
loss estimated at 100000. A large number
of buildings were also burnt at Marysville, in
volving a loss of 100000. The town OF Fair
Play, Ell Dorado county, has also suffered severe
ly from fire-loss $4,000.
Numerous fatal shooting affraN are reported
in the interior of the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
H1euLANp County. AUGUST 11tb. 1885

HIGHLAND COUNTY, august IIth, ISob.
Eds. Spectator:-Our hitherto peaceful COM
munity has been thrown into state of painful
excitement by the. details of one of the most a.
trocious and brutal murders that ever has been
perpetrated within the confines of civilization.
Francis W. Sheridan, resident of this county,
was found dead near the road side within short
distance OF his own house, on Monday evening,
the 4th inst. A coroner's inquest was held O.
yer his body which resulted in the arrest and
imprisonment of 'Sam," negro man, the prop
erty of VIM. Wilson, and his wife Ellen, belong
ing to the estate of James Brown, decd. The
negro man confessed that he had committed the
horrid deed, the particulars of which will only
be properly made public when the affair shall
have been investigated, which will be done by
the County Court at its sitting on the 21st inst
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Edinburg Review.

The Edinburg Review for July has beeu re-
ceived. The new volume commences with this
No., and it is therefore a favorable time to sub
scribe.
Subscription prices Blackwood or any of the
Reviews, So year. Blackwood and one Review
or any two Reviews, S.. The -Four Reviews,
So. Blackwood and the Four Reviews, Sl0.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
Struck by lightning.

The cabinet shop of Mr. John White of Mon
terey, Highland, was struck by lightning on
Wednesday, the 30th ult. The fluid struck the
roof, passing down through the interior of the
building near Mr. W., who with two or three
small children were in the building at the time.
The whole building was consumed in an almost
incredible short space of time. Fortunately no
bodily injury was received by Mr.. W. or lis
children, though the loss falls heavily upon an
honest and industrious citizen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

SCHOOL MASTER MURDERED.-An atrocious
murder has just been committed in Florence,
Ala. A correspondent Of the Mobile Morning
Herald, thus furnishes the particulars
A school master had tame sparrow of which
he was very fond, and he had warned his schol-
ars that if any of them killed it, they should die
by his hands. BY accident, or Intentionally, one
of the boys stepped on the bird and killed it.
Alarmed at the threats of the master, the boy
was afraid to return to school, but the master
tranouilized the boys mind, and begged him to
come back. He did so and after the lessons
were finished, he took him into private room,
and strangled him On the boys father hearing
what had occurred, he loaded his gun and went
and shot the school master dead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

BETS IN ONO. Large amounts of money are
being bet in the West on the Presidential cleo
ton. A james Emmett, of Beverly Ohio, offer
ed the following bet in the Cincinnati Times,
which was taken up last week; 500 that
Fillmore will get three votes to Trinble's one in
Ohio. 800 that Fremont would not get 10000
majority in the State of Ohio. Sloo that Ere
mont would uot be our next President. 500
that he would not carry Ohio.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
A SExrupLE BoNp.-There is an old prav nn

A SExTUPLE BoND.-There is an old gray pus
sy cat in Newark, who has recently had an ad
dition to her family of six kittens, all of whic1
are joined together near the hind legs In lifting
one up, you raise the whole, like a bunch of ba.
nanas. This interesting group of felinity seem:
to live very tremendously together, with the ex.
ception that neither one can tell acich is its oacn
tail. These latter appendages are so twisted
and intertwincd that even the grave and stad
mother cat herself cannot unrGyel the mystery
and hence the kittens quarrel occasionally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

executive session more than three hours on
Wednesday, and ratified the treaties with Aus
tria and Baden for the extradition of criminals;
also commercial treaties with the Kingdom of the
Two Sicilies, and with Nicaragua. The latter
was made with the former government.
A treaty with the Sandwich Islands was con-
s;dered Init not finally acted upon.
Official documents show that Honduras refus-
al TO receive the United States commercial a.
cant until individually convinced of the autentic-
ity of his commission, but permitting him to re-
main provided his conduct shall furnish no ground
of complaint relative to the questions which ag-
itate that part of Central America against the
fillibusters who have violently seized on Nicara-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
From Europe.

The steamer Baltic is in with Liverpool dates
to the 9th inst, but brings no news OF impor,
lance, except from Spain.
The CITY of Saragossa surrendered to the
Oueen's troops under Gen. Dulce. On the e.
yeninp of Friday, the 1st, the Royal troops en-.
tered the city, without opposition and disarmed
the citizens. No definite particulars are known
but the whole affair seems to have been effected
without bloodshed
All Spain has now submitted to O'Donnel.-
His future policy is not known, but it is report
ed that he will attempt to makeup matters with
the Liberals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

BLACK REPUBLICANS IN VIRGINIA. see by
the Wheeling papers that meeting OF Black
Republicans was held in that city on Saturday
evening, the 9th. A constitution was reported
and adopted, organizing an association to be
called the Republican Association Of Ohio coun-
ty Va. The Constitution was signed and
permanent officers elected. A committee was
also appointed to take immediate steps towards
her formation of a Fremont and Dayton electo-
al ticket for the State of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

GREAT STORM IN THE SoUTH.-We have intel
ligence from Columbia to the 18th inst, of O
most tremendous storm between Mobile and
New Orleans and in the vicinity of those points
The rain fell for ITO hours, -four days and q
half) 1t is feared that great damage has been
done to the crops. The roads are all overfowed
The telegraph wires are Frustrated for miles be.
tween New Orleans and Mobile, and the work.
men are all unable to get at them TO make re-
pairs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
The Cnnrt.House.

The improvements at the Courthouse are
progressing with commendable rapidity. When
completed the arrangements will be of the most
convenient kind We are particularly pleased
with the appearance of the bar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

Me-. FILLMORE IN RHODE IsLAND.-An enthu-
siastic Fillmore meeting was recently held III
Providence 1t was then determined to hold
State Convention in Newport, on the I'd OF Sep
tember,fo the purpose of nominating Fillmore
Electoral Ticket in the State ofRhode Island.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
Storm at the South.

Later intelligence confirms the statements in
regard to the recent storm near New Orleans
Nearly 200 lives were lost and an immense a.
mount of property destroyed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
Fillmore Banner.

The young men of Staunton are getting up a
beautiful banner, which they expect to have
completed in time for the Rally.
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COMMITTEES, &c.

COnMlI ECS, SCs
To make suitable arrangements for the ap-
preaching Rally and Mass Meeting, the Central
Executive Committee of Augusta county, have
made the following appointments:
Chief Marshall,
JOHN D. IMBODEN,
with authority to select Assistants)
Committee to Receire Provisions, DC.
Geo. A. Armentrout Jacob Rohr,
Geo. Bunch, Minor G. Reynolds.
To Superintend Construction Of Tables, Speak,
er's Stand, Seats dec.
Saml. E. Clarke, L. Waddell, jr.,
I'D. Imboden, r. Mauzy,
R.P. Kinney. VIM j. Shumate,
A. D. Chandler.
To Procure Dishes, Plates, dc.
%. Burwel, @. 7. Cochran,
VIM. b. Crawford, VIM. 7. Patton.
To Superintend Erection Of Pole, dc.
John J. Clarke, John Fisher,
John Gregory, II. Dawson,
with authority to employ necessary assistance)
To Procure Suitable Flag.
NIX. Trout, H. J. Crawford,
j. H. McCue.
Police.
S. E. Clarke, }. D. Hanger,
VIM. Craig, P. B. Hogshead,
Vim. Z. Woodward, John Crawford,
Geo. w Imboden.
Committee to tale charge Of and assign seats to
the Ladies.
r. Mauzy, DR.. II. >: Churchman.
VIM. NJ. Tate, DIR. 7, II. Kinney,
B. Christian, Jas. G. Laird,
A. f. Kinney, +. II: Link,
Breeze johnson, Col. I. r. Sterrett,
Jno NJ. Nelson, w. H. ii. Waddell,
n @. Brooks, W. 5. Sprou
DIR. J. NJ. Baldwin, Geo. A. Hanger.
Committee to receive the Speakers on their ar1acaI
and ASSAM them quarters during the Rally.
n. c. Kinney, VIM: Kinney,
N. K. Trout, E. NJ. Taylor,
]. b. Baldwin, D. A. Kayser,
~ These Committees are requested to meet
at the Law-ofiice of Messrs. Imboden u McCue,
on Thursday evening next, at o'clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

e1sg- There will be Temperance Rally at
Churchville on Tuesday the 26th inst. Adver-
tisement too late.
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(ircilS,

The Menagerie and Circus, which exhibited
here on Monday last, attracted the usual crowd
IN its canvas.
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EI.ECTORAL TICKET.

LIST District-JAmgs G. HOLIDAY, of Norfolk county
Cd Henry WooD of Meckleuburg.
Sd WnLIAl MARTIN, of Henry.
A,h THos VI. BOSDUaANr OF Buckingham
5tb VILLAS VI. CABgLL, of Nelson.
Gth WILLIAM c. Scorr, of Powhatan.
7tb GEORGE T. Y ERBY, of northampton.
sth JoHS CRlrcHER, of WesmOreland
9TH B. I'll. Si.ACXELYoRD, of Fauquier.
10Th ALEXANDER K. BorELER, of Jefferson.
11th JouS ID. INBODES, Of Augusta.
10Th WALLER r. STAPLES, of Montgomery.
13th " ISAAC j. LgFTwICu, of Wythe.
14th BEYJAMIN III. SMITH, of kanawha.
15th j. W. GALLAHER, of Marshall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
GRAND RALLY!!
OF THE FKIENDS UF
FILLMORE, DONELSON & THE UNION

On THURSDA Y, FRIDAY Dc SATURDAY,
2Sth, goth and 30th Of A UGUST.
Arrangements having been made to secure,
beyond all doubt, the attendance of DlSTlN-
GUISHED SPEAKERS for the occasion, the un-
dersigned committee announce to the people OF
Augusta and the adjoining counties, that there
will be Grand Rally and
MASS MEETING,
at STANTON, on the days above designated
Letters have been received from the following
gentlemen, promising to be in attendance;
Hon. HENRY WINTER DAVIS, Of Maryland,
Hon. THos. SrANHoPE FLoURNoY, Of Hat.fae,
Hon. JOHN MINOR Boris, Of Richmond,
Hon. JOHN S. PENDLEroN, Of Cutpeper,
Hon. JAMES T. STRoTHER, "
ALEXANDER RvEs, Esq, Of Albemarle.
In addition to these, the following gentlemen
h 70 been invited and are expected to be present:
Hon. Sam. Houston, of Texas,
Hon. Henry NJ. Fuller, of Pennsylvania,
Hon. William L. Goggin, of Bedford,
A. Judson Crane, Esq, of Richmond,
Alexander r. Boteler, Esq, of Jefferson.
William NJ Cabell, Esq, of Nelson
A Chief Marshal will be appointed to organize
A PROCESSION,
on Main Street and those leading into it, at half
past O'Clock on Thursday morning. The peo-
pie of the several Precincts in the county are re-
quested to meet and appoint their Marshals, and
to come to town by o'clock, in procession. 1t
is expected that q
BAND OF MUSIC
will be present on the occasion. We would sug-
gest that contributions of provisions for the Col
lation or
BARBECUE,
from the several neighborhoods of the county,
be sent in early on Thursday morning. A Com
mittee will be in attendance at the large Ware
house, near the Passenger Depot, to receive these
contributions and transfer them to the tables
We cordially invite everybody to be present.
We will have PRE- SPEAKING and FREE
EATING, for all who may come. Then let the
people turn out by scores, by hundreds and by
thousands No fear need be felt that our speak
ers will not be here. They have promised to
come, and we know they will do so.
~ The LADIES specially invited to attend.
A.H.H. STUART, j. II. MoCUE,
J. D. IMBopEN, j. A. WADDELL,
S. E. CLARKE, L. WADDELL, jr,
R.P. KINNEY, r. MAUzY,
r. CHRISTIAN. G. X. GILMER,
Committee.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-01-12
Ilfntig.

HAEvtY-In ra->uml~ic. Jan. g. Mr>. Hannah
Harvey. aged - wears. months and l. DAYS.
DAM"N-ln West Bov>.on, Dec 3. at the resi-
icnce If his brothern-Ia law. Elem Damon. formerly
of Kirby, aged Al wears.
M>x>-In Ira>burg. Dec. "a. widow Mann. aged
% wears.
RHYANr-In Irasbure. Dec 90. of lung fever,
wife of Nathaniel Bryant, aged - wears
BEADlsH-In Iiarlwick Dec 90 of cor,sun,r,'ion.
Ms Jane -. wife Of Albert Bra.ii>h and daughter
of Simeon l.. Brown late Of Cabot AGED g, wears
OAKts-At Lancaster JAN = Mrs Emily Cakes.
aged ~
Dow-At Dalton. Mrs. Abigail Dow. a ccd s. yrs
SAvAGE-At Hartford Dec 10, at the house Of
her eldest son, Mrs Miriam savage, aged nearly 50
wears.
HorGHToN-At Prairie Du Sac, Wis, Nov 10.
Of typhus fever, Harriet 5. Houshton in the 18th
wear of her age.
She has gone to a better land
To airer realms on high
And thouGG her dust to dust returns
Her soul can never die.
For her kind friends are left to mourn,
Their sad loss 10 deplore:
For she was kind and She was good:
Alas she is more.
No more-as one short year ago.
Lovely. healthy and gay;
Death loves bright and shining mark.
And call such fir. away
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j}.Grriu9!rg.

Dian GoyIr-In this village. Jan. .. ~ Rev
VIM. e. Bond, Mr.. John pcan, OF Moline. H.
ami Mss I,ora II. Gould, of t,.l> lace
-CAkEtE-In NcwEurv. bv Rev Ny
fc">icY, Horace ID. Mcad"r, E~!.. Of Boston, Mas
ana Miss Jane l.. Carbce, of Manchester, y. Il.
lAnp-lNEp-At rca,la,n. Jan. l. hv Rev 4
Eou'eIc, Geo. u. Ladd, E>q, OF Danville. an! Mis-
Lolinda :. Laird of Pcaclam
NrhHT-FEY = At s.. loh-burv Center Jan
l.. hv Rev. {. W"odhou>e. Mr. Alan~on Wr.llt Of
East -. J"hn>fU,v, and Ms Adclile G.. Fry. of
West Concord
NDrEwo"p-CHA>E-N same place and Iv tl.J
sane. Jan >. tlr. Horace Underwood and Ms Per
mca Chase, hotl. If IVES. Concord.