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A NOVEL CONVENTIONAL is reported that
there is to be held in New York city October
9th, a grand National Convention of Chess Play
ers. The sessions will continue daily for week
or longer Among the subjects that will come
before the Convention will be revision of the
chess laws, about which there is some dispute,
and which the best players deem imperfect
There is also to be grand chess tournament, in
which players of acknowledged merit from all
parts of the Union and few from Europe will
contend. This congress will attract considerable
attention, as chess playing has become national
amusement with us, and all classes of society
participate in it. 1t is understood that nearly ev-
cry State in the Union will be represented in this
congress, and it is expected that delegations will
also be present from Europe.
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A MERITED REBUKE.-A Long Branch CORES
pendent of the Trenton Gazette, gives an &C.
count of we'll merited rebuke administered to
party of pretentious tashionables at that place.
Gov Newell and his wife having arrived at the
Mansion House just at the dinner hour, entered
the dining hall before Mrs. N. changed her at
tire. The party alluded to, Immediately, (not
knowing her, made audible remarks on her ap-
pearance, and spoke Indignantly, because the
walters, to whom Gov. N. was known, waited
on him. Various insulting illusions were made
in the table conversation. In the evening, when
Mrs. n appeared in the parlor in full dress she
was saluted by gentleman who happened to be
friend of the ladies in the fashionable party,
and who, subsequently, on their enquiry, inform
ed them who Mrs. N. was. They Immediately
sent AFFECT apologies, which she refused to re-
ceive, not on account of personal resentment,
but because their conduct exhibited them as per-
sons not fitted to associate with genuine ladies,
and she would not recognize them as such.
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WHERE WILL THEY GET HUSBANDS At ap-
pears by the last census that the excess of
females over males in the State of Massachu-
sets is SS,056. This excess is partly accounted
for by the tendency among the sons OF the Bay
State to emigrate to other parts of the country,
and by resort of foreign females to the factories.
In Lowell alone, the excess OF females over
males is s,0sS. One thing is certain Massachu-
sets cannot furnish husbands for its marriage
bic female population, and Lowell, especially,
we would think, would be an excellent place
for the bachelors who wish to get mated In
fourteen cities of Massachusetts, the proportion
of females to every 100 males was, in 1866, as
follows: In Boston, 1Os; Lowell, 1853; Wor-
cester, 1O4; Charlestown, 1902; Salem, 1O2;
Cambridge 10; New Bedford, no; Roxbury,
Ill; Springfield, 112; Newburyport, 1873; Chel-
cen loo -
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FROM THE PLAINs-Fort Laramie dates to the
22d ult., have been received. Col. Sumner bad
arrived at Bents Ford and would leave on the
10Th for the head waters of the Republican riv-
err, in pursuit of the Chcyenes. The California
trains had all passed Fort Laramie in good health.
Col. Alexander's regiment, and Spencer's bat
terry for Utah, were expected.
The Utah Expedition was met 225 miles west
of Fort Leavenworth, another regiment at Rock
Creek, Capt. vanbleit's command at Cotton
Wood. and Capt. RENTS command at the Big
Blue. Parties of the Cheyenes were scattered
over the entire route between Fort Laramie and
Kearney, but little damage was done to the
train, the Indians fearing to attack large parties
War had broken out again between the Crows
and Sioux. Several surveying parties were seen
on the route. Nothing further had been heard
of the murders reported last week.
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Honorary Degree.

At the late commencement of Oglethorpe u
diversity, Georgia, the degree of Doctor OF Di-
Unity was conferred upon the Rev. Jos. r. Viii
son Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this
place
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To Distant subscribers.

We this week enclose accounts to some OF the as
tant subscribers to the Spectator for amounts due on
the lst day of May and shall continue to SEND mem
lief n Is impossible for us to make personal appca
ton to these subscribers but trust to their sense OF
;nst;ca 10 make sneedY remittances
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ERUPTION OF MOUNT VEsUvIUs.-A letter from
Naples OF the goth says:-"For some time past
the subterranean noises heard by the guides Of
Vesuvius indicated an approaching eruption,and
the inhabitants in the neigbborhood OF the noun.
the last fortnight the smoke thrown up from the
the evening before last long train of liquid fire
was seen descending on the side of the Ottaju.
ma, at place called Fosse del Faraone. an i'm
mense ravine opposite the sea, and out of any
danger to the inhabitants of Portici, Resina and
Tore de Greco. At Naples an immense crowd
assembled to witness the spectacle, and at night
number of foreigners proceeded to the noun
tain, the torches Of the guides being visible there
in every direction. The lava has already run
distance of about half mile
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A CHANCE THAT PEOPLE MAY GET CHEATED.
The Boston Traveller notices the introduction
of new metal, called "Orede, formed by the
combination of several metallic substances, and
strikingly resembling gold. 1t was first produced
in France, and brought here under patent. A
company in Connecticut are now manufacturing
ware from this material. 1t resembles gold very
closely, and much of that which has recently
been sold for gold chased plate, is nothing but
oreide The cost of this metal is about eighty
cents per pound and yet its appearance is such
that it would readily be taken for gold by most
casual observers. 1t is not pure metal, but o
compound of several metals refined to such a
degree that it does not easily oridize or tarnish.
These qualities make it valuable acquisition to
the metallic arts. When tested with nitric acid,
ebultion takes place, but no spots remain. This
quality, though valuable for utensils, makes it
dangerous metal for dishonest men. 1t can be
used in counterfeiting gold so rapidly that it
will be exceedingly difficult to detect counter
felt from true coin. When placed side by side
with gold, it requires close scrutiny to decide
which is gold and which is oriede In France a
law has already been passed to prevent frauds
by compelling, under severe penalties for neg
lect, all manufacturers of ''oriede" to stamp the
word upon the articles produced.
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Settle Un-Settle Up.

The accounts of the late firm of j. A. & L. Waddell
ir are now ready for settlement, and those whom we
have long INDUCED are earnestly requested to pay up
promptly-before somebody gets "after them with
long pole'
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THE EUROPEAN HARvEsr.-The Liverpool
Times of Aupnst eff Saws.

HE EUROPEAN HARVESTING Liverpool
Times of August 1st says:
The harvest accounts from all parts of Europe
continue to be most gratifying. In France the
grain has been gathered in splendid condition
and the vintage also is very promising. With
regard to our own country, the recent beautiful
weather has ripened the crops rapidly, and
reaping, which has commenced in the south will
be general over the island in the course of 8
few days. From Ireland we learn that the
prospects are excellent. Even the potatoe j;
likely to be more than usually sound and abun.
dant We hear of the disease having appeared
in certain districts in the south, but all the
statements declare that this esculant during the
present year is more than ordinarily good and
promising-a fact the Importance of which car
hardly be overrated. The Improvement in the
physical condition of Ireland within the last few
years is highly gratifying, and the progress to-
wards material prosperity continues to be unin
terrupted
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In THE NEXT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, there
will be 81 Black Republicans, 80 Northern
Democrats, and SO Southern members-and Of
these latter SO, all will be democrats with the
exception of or 10. Put the opposition mem.
bers from the South at 10-there will then be
79 Southern Democrats, which added to the 81
Northern Democrats, will make 100 Democrat
c members in all; and this will give them q
clear majority in the House of 80. There are
two vacancies to be filled in Indiana, which
whether supplied by Black Republicans, Demo.
Gratis or Americans, will not materially affect
the relation of parties in the next Congress. II
will thus be perceived that the Democracy will
have an overwhelming Majority in the House Of
Representatives, and upon their shoulders alone
will rest the sole responsibility for all legisla-
ton on all questions, the subject of slavery and
the admission of new States into the Union in
cluded. Notwithstanding the mighty majority
which they will have, it is evident even now
that the Democracy will not be unit In the
next Congress This fact will be demonstrated
in their caucus for the nomination of candidates
for tile offices of Speaker, Clerk, &o., on the
Saturday night previous 10 the assembling OF
Oongress-Rich. Wig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-19

The Spectator" is now emphatically the paper for
business men and advertisers The union of the lists
of the two papers gives to it circulation unryalled
BY any paper in the interior of Virginia See terms
Of advertising in another column, which will IN all ca
ses be strictly adhered to, except when the easn Is
ges for advertising and job work due when the WORK Is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-19
THE GREAT REMEDY OF THE NINE.

TINE GREAT REMEDY OF THE NINE.
J. TENTH CENTURY-For Scrofulous and Can
cerous Diseases Glandu.ar and White Swelling Col
ter, Malignant Ulcers and Old Sores, letter, Salt
Rheum, 0pthalmia, Hip Diseases, lPimples, Botches
on the Face, and all diseases originating in impure
state of the blood.
KEEP THE BLOOD PURE.-Strengthen and in.
vgorate the system, and you nnetenths ofall
causes of disease, and escape much suffering.
DIR. L0UNSBERRY cos IMPERIAL DEPU-
RATIVE, is especially adapted to fulfil all those i'm
portant particulars. Itpuries and enriches the blood
nvgorates the whole system, and reyes patients from
the many disagreeable feelings connected with dis
ordered state Of the liver and stomach As Tonic it
is invaluable. Females of weak and debitated hab
it, will find it to be valuable medicine for renvigo
rating the system. This valuable medicine is used
tensively by the propretors in their well-known and
successful treatment of Cancers Scrofua and Chronic
Diseases its great in eectng cures in these
obstinate and painful diseases has established its val
ue and popularity wherever it has been used. Those
using the Imperial Depurative, will receive special
medical advice from the principal office in Philade
phia, each bottle being accompanied with check for
that purpose and by attention this matter the most
difficult case can be cured.
For sale at the Drug Store of Dr. WM. B. YOUNG,
Staunton, Va, sole agent, also, for LouNsBERRY q
Cos AYTI-PHnoGIsTIc ALL-HEALISG SALyE.
-on,
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To POSimaSters.

Postmasters are requested TO inform us promptly
if any of the subscribers to this paper refuse 10
from the Office.
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The ASHLAND DIsTRIoT.-From the Lexing-
ton, Ky.,) Observer we extract the following
paragraphs:
"We understand that there is to be rousing
locofoco barbecue at Ashland in few days.
This we believe is the first time that such a ub-
lee was ever held upon the old farm of Henry
Clay, and the announcement will sound strange
ly in the ears of every Whigin the Nation, who
remembers the ferocity with which their old
leader was pursued by those who propose to
hold their festivals in the classic groves whose
seclusion he always sought for when he had
been worn down and wearied 'lke hunted
stag by their deathless and ruthless hostility.
"In 1874 the Locofocos of Lexington went out
to the gate of Ashland with their drums and
cannon to celebrate with songs and thunder the
the triumph of James K. Polk. While we are
writing this paragraph, they are going out again
and we must admit that they are acting with
perfect consistency. 1t is as fitting that they
should celebrate one Locofoco triumph at Ash.
land as another"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-19

Rumor says that the anonymous editor of the
Richmond Enquirer is son of Governor Wise.
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One of the most appalling accidents which
ever occurred in an English town, happened
lately in Shrewsbury, and to make the matter, if
possible, still more dreadful from contrast, it
took place amid scene of unrivalled gaity and
rejoicing. 1t seems that NJ. Julien's brilliant
musical band, in conjunction with the annual
exhibition of the shropshire Horticultural Soci.
ETY., held their united attractions on the ISLAND
of Poplars" which is q lovely islet of the Severn
whose distance from the main land is a.
bout $50 feet, and the depth of the river about
ten feet. Across this arm some rural Xerxes
had constructed bridge of boats, over which
not less than 10000 persons are calculated to
have passed during the day. Still this floating
gangway gave many evidences Of its insecurity,
although no accident occurred until evening
when some thoughtless young men commenced
rocking the boats, which suddenly capsized,
precipitating over one hundred persons into the
water-the greater portion of whom were, un'
fortunately females. Every exertion was prompt.
ly made for their rescue, but only with partial
success-the mournful array of splendidly dress
ed corpses which lined the banks Of the Severn
awaiting the last sad ceremony of coroner's in
quest, shall long be remembered by the present
generation, and occupy prominant position a.
mong the dismal annals of the ancient town OF
Shrewsbury.
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DUBLTC SALE OF EsTELINE FUR

i NACE-In obedience to decree of the Circuit,
Court of Augusta county, rendered at the November
heretofore existing between Lorenzo Shaw and Mos
StrcKler and ascertanng the interest of said Strck-
Ter, will, as Commissioner, on Friday, the llM dty
of September next sell at public auction, on the prem
ses the TRACT OF LAND lying in the county of Au-
gusta, on which is situated EsrELrSE FuRSAcE, now
in the possession Of said Shaw Srickler, lying near
the Va. Central Railroad and containing about 200
Acres, well supplied with timber and iron The
Furnace is now in good repair and in successful oper
alton situated about miles from, with good road
to, the Railroad. There the premises comfort
able DWELLINGS, with all necessary 0ut-Houses-
everything ready for any purchasing to go into
business.
TERMS SO much OF the purchase money as will
pay the expenses of sale and the costs If suit will be
required in cash on the residue credit of one two
and three years will be given, the purchaser giving
bonds with approved personal security: The title, al
So to the land will be retained until all the purchase
money is paid, as ultimate security:
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India.

India.
The following embraces the substance of thu
recent news from India received in England pre-
vlous to the sailing OF the steamer Canada:
kumors were very prevalent that Delhi hat
been taken, but according to the last authentic
accounts, 1t was still in possession of the insur
gents.
The Bombay Times of July says the rebel
lion IS universal in the Bengal army, and ever
the 10th regiment of native infantry, which wa.
publicly thanked by the Governor General IL
person for its loyalty, three weeks before, hat
been disbanded.
Not symptom of dissatisfaction has as YET
appeared in the Madras army, which manifested
perfect loyalty and repealed Indignantly every
attempt made to seduce them from their allegi-
ance by emssaries from the Bengal troops.
list is given of the tifty-six regiments, OF
portions OF regiments, which have mutinied
while thirty have been disarmed, and one dis
banded. In fact, the Bengal army has ceased
to exist.
The fall of Delhi will do more to quench the
rebellion than anything else. There is some
anxiety about the Nigams country, as the first
regiment of cavalry had mutinied; and there
were great atrocities committed at Hauzie and
Hessar, but many Europeans escaped. No Eu-
ropeans were killed at Arungbad The Bhut-
poor Leyies had mutinied, and the officers were
obliged to fly, but none of them were injured
At Albadad, twenty-six Europeans and their
families were killed, including eleven officers.
The ex-King of Dude aud his ministers have
been found to be at the bottom of the conspira-
ey, in conjunction with the pensioned King Del
lie; and it is asserted that discoveries of other
Mohammedan princes being concerned in it have
led to the disarming of all the native troops at
Calcutta and in the neighborhood, with the ex-
ception of a body.guard, which is composed of
picked and tried men. Many of the dsarmed
men have since deserted The defense of Cal
cutta had become subject of great anxiety to
the European Government, which had yielded
to the pressure, and consented to the enrolment
of corps of volunteer guards, who patrol the
streets at night
In Calcutta and the neighborhood great ex-
citement existed, owing to the discovery of a
conspiracy for general uprising on the part of
the Mussulman population, and seizure of the
city. The inhabitants keep themselves arm
ed, and the public buildings, hotels, and other
principal places are garrisoned by sailors be-
longing to ships in the river. The French Con-
sui at Calcutta called together all the French
inhabitants and captains of French vessels and
desired them to furnish and equip force of
armed men to watch over the safety of t he Eu-
ropean community French families were be-
ing taken on board vessels.
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ENSTRAYS-Taken up by Barbara Meyers on the
Of Augusta, of the following description, to witt
A Cow and Calf-the Cow is of pale red color, with
white face and white stripe along the back, no ear
marks or brand perceivable-the two appraised at Eff
leen Dollars Extract-Teste.
Aug. 19, 1872 WIN. A. BURNETT, d. G.
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IMPORTANT FROM UTAH-The Sacramento
California Union contains important news from
the Valley of the great Salt Lake. lt>ril b.
seen that the Mornons are not only waging wa
against peaceful and unoffending citizens, blu
that serious dissentons are rapidly thinning
their own ranks and that many of them bav'
already left for the Atlantic States. The Uniol
says:
Crandall's pioneer coach arrived in our city
at one o'clock this afternoon, from Carson val
ley, with the express matter, the mails ant
passengers travelling time Is hours. Dates
from Salt Lake are to May 80.
Mr. Wilkins, who came passenger, is direc
from Salt Lake, where he has been residing fol
nine months, having had to flee with his fami ly
to California.
Wilkins and party is composed of twenty.siz
persons eight of whom are women. After leay'
ing Salt Lake they were arrested by large
body of Mormons, and taken back on charge
of horse stealing. As no evidence, even for O
Mormon court, was offered against them, they
were discharged, at the request Of one Mesick
who knew three of them in San Francisco-he
being the Clerk of the Court. After that they
were hunted like wolves, night and day, until
they reached Goose Greek mountains, over one
hundred miles from Salt Lake, when the Nor
mons made q charge on them, and killed six OF
their animals.
One half the population would leave, and will
do so, if the Government sends sufficient force
to protect them.
Brigham declares that if the Saints will stand
by him and the church, he will be President of
the United States in less than ten years.
Williams, the lawyer, had fed The destroy
ing angels were on his track, and it was not
known if he escaped them. Open and avowed
murder of all who have and are becoming OBJ
noxious, is advocated in public assemblages; in
fact, an offer was made in a meeting, by one of
the faithful, to murder two Gentle traders at
Box Elder, near the city, who had incurred the
dspleasure of Elder Lorenzo Snow, if they
did not leave by June l.
A train of one hundred wagons had left Salt
Lake, bound for the States, all of which belong
ed to Apostles.
New dssentions are continually arising
That which causes the most ill-feeling is Brig
ham sealing young girls to old men. Several
heads of families have been put out of the way,
as they call it, on suspicion OF their being apos-
tates, by which means they prevent the family
from leaving Several who, heretofore, have
been in the confidence of the high priests are
known to have been murdered in attempting to
leave secretly.
Seven ladies, with their families whose hus-
bands had made their escape, begged to be ia
ken away by wilkins party, expecting daily to
see some of their number dragged away to the
harem of some of the Amounted.
Brigham breaches open rebellion to all at
tenpts on the part of the Government to estab.
fish foothold in his Territory. He has inaugu-
rated a new law, by which he governs disobe-
dent wives, by degrading and making menials
of them, depriving them of the right to marry
or have protector 1t is called an Earthly
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THRUST SALE.-By virtue of a deed of trust ex-
i ecuted to me by Robert II: Robertson, dated the
oath day of February 1857 and in the Clerks
Office Of the County Court of Augusta, shall proceed
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder Tie I'd
dan of September 1857 the following Personal Proper
ty. 10 wit: Mules Buggy set of double Harness,
set of single Harness, Safe, Clock, BE Is, Bed
steads and Bedding, Looking Glasses. two-horse
Sleigh, doz. Chairs, 400 pounds Bacon so bushels OF
Corn, SO bushels of Oats Sow and increase ton Of
HAY, Library, all Medicines China Press and con
tents all said Robertsons Interest in the Estate Jas
Miller, dec'd all his Household and Kitchen Furn-
ture and all the notes. books and accounts of said
Robertson.
Terms made known on day of sale.
Aug 10, 1857. J. NJ HANGER.
DOCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS.-TO
IL BRICK MASONS AND CARPENTERS.-Th
undersigned will shortly advertise Proposals for build
ing large BRICK HOTEL, to be commenced in the
latter part of September, put under roof by st Dec,
and completed by LIST June, 1858.
SO as the drawings and specifications are ready
notice will be given of the day which the contracts
will be let.
"a The Springs-going public will please under
stand that this contemplated enlargement will not at
all interfere with their present due accommodation but
that the House ,0U be kept open III Dec hereto.
fore advertised. WIN. FRAZIER,
Aug. 10, 1877 For the Propretors