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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09
FALL TRADE.
1857 i.
1857

GARRISON, ANDERSON & CO.,
No. l05 Nam Street Richmond. "a,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN ENGLISH, GER
NAN AND AMERICAN HARDWARE. CUT
LERY, GUNS, AND ANCHOR
B0LTING CLOTH,
A RE now receiving direct from the manufacturers,
n in Europe and in this country, their Fall stock
which has been selected with much care, and especial
reference to the wants Of Southern trade and which
they invite the attention of Southern Merchants espe
csy those not heretofore buying in this market con-
denty assuring them that they will sell goods on a
good terms as can be had in any other market.
Their stock consists in part of --.--s.-..
Rodgers" "Wostenholm's," Butchers" and
"Mappin's, pocket and table Cutlery; "Raaors"
Scissors and Shears; gif{t''l -
Log OK fifth, breast back, tongue, trace and hal.
ter Chains;
Bellows, Anvils, yises, Stocks end Dies, and
Tongs; -.
Hemp and MANILA Rope, Bed Cords and Plough
Axles, Springs, Nuts, Washers carriage plough
Bolts;
Cast, shear, blister and German Steel;
Spades Shovels, Forks, Hoes, Picks and Msttocks.
Stirrup Irons, Bits, Buckles, Webbing snd Sad.
die Trees;
Wagon stage and Gig Hsmes;
Brides, Halters, Grths and Web Reins;
Pad, stock, ctest till. nm and mortice Locks;
Building Hardware Of every description;
Carpenters, smiths and ssddlers' tools Of every
description;
Simmons, Collins, Mann's and ''virglnis" Ares;
Genuine Anchor Boiling Cloth.
N. B.-They are, also. sole agents ia Richmond for
Fairbanks celebrated Scales
Richmond 1957-om
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09
Horse Racing.

Much interest has been manifested IN THIS
country in the result of race which lately came
off in England between certain English and A.
mericaa.horses. Mr.. Ten Brock, the owner OF
the latter, is elevated to the dignity of cham
pion contendng for American supremacy in 9
foreign country, and the defeat of his horses
seems to have excited no little modification, o.
ven in persons who do not approve OF horse
racing as q general thing Our national pride
is so grievously wounded that party of chival
rous and patriotic gentlemen in Georgia have
taken it upon themselves to throw out BOLD
defiance to "the British" for another contest
In this state of popular feeling, the following re-
marks of the New York Tribune are appropriate
and the hit at tine introduction of horse racing
as part of the exhibition at Agricultural Fairs
is well deserved
"For this sport so corrupting in its influences
it is now proposed to get up national enthusi-
asm, and already big bet has been offered to
English horse fanciers by the citizens ola South
ern State Already there is an attempt to turn
our Agricultural Festivals, which have and may
if properly managed still be productive OF much
good, into mere horse races at which fat COWS
bulls and sheep are to be considered of infinite
ly less Importance than well-sweated and tho
rough blooded horses, and at which oil the fas,
men of the country are expected TO congregate
to gamble and to carouse Now, five could see
the slightest possible advantage in horse racing
we would not say word againstt. When two
stout stations contend with each other in draw
ing weight upon hill, we can see some sense
in the trial To our eyes, there is nothing more
gratifying than blowing match, when upon :
field forty are blowing like one' We want stou
horses for drawing and for blowing; but OF wha
possible advantage to the world is it that Non
pariel, sired by Grey Eagle, and lineally descend
ed from imported Bedouin, has run u mile in ,
minute2
I'VE do not object to sport as such. W.
heartily wish that there was great deal more
of it in this melancholy and dyspeptic country
There are many pastimes against which we cal
only make the objection that they foster an in
fernal passion for betting. Rowing, yachting
cricket, the foot ball, the foot racial these, i
we could divest them of gambling, would b.
harmless and useful. And as these sports d.
not admit of much cheating, we find them helt
in very sight estimation by those who love dot
fighting, prize fighting rafting, aud what Flora'
| in the Newcomes-called matches of cock.
Before we go very extensively into horse con
tests with Great Britain, it may be we'll enougI
to enquire of what use they may be. There arr
already temptations enough to squander none!
in this country. We may we'll pause before in
| Producing new ones"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09
Renewed Troubles.

Rumors reach us of renewed difficulties in
Rockingham county, growing out of the late
experiment at Lynch Law by the people of that
county and the lower end of Augusta. 1t seems
that brother of jeff Randall has been threat
ening the individuals engaged in the hanging of
that notorious individual, having written various
letters in which his purposes of vengeance were
Indicated. In consequence of these threats the
Vigilance Committee have held several meetings
with closed doors to consult and determine their
action in the premises. We hope and believe
that. under no circumstances, will they proceed
to such extremities as they did on the former
occasion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09
The War in India.

The mutiny of the Sepoys, or native indiao
troops, against the authority of Great brlta'h'
has ceased to be mere rebellion, and grown To
the magnitude of a regular war, not, lndeeo
conducted on either side in accordance win the
rules of civilized warfare, but promising to be
as protracted and bloody as any in which Eli
land has been engaged for many years.
Since the outbreak it has been hoped that
every succeeding mail from India would BRING
tdings of suppression OF the rebellion anu the
re-establishmento of British power; but these hopes
have all been disappointed, and the news by the
last mail is more unfavorable than any received
heretofore. Instead of being subdued, the ma
tives are making Roadway, having recaptured
Cawnpore and massacred the Europeans found
in the city, while no progress seems to have
been made by the English in the siege of DELHI.
The rebels have been defeated in three engage
ments, it is true; but in all probability every
victory of the English is equivalent to defeat
They are contending against tremendous odds
the natives out-number them by thousand TO
one and can afford to loose at least ten times as
many in battle as the English. And 1t Is not a
horde OF undisciplned savages with whom Great
Britain is waging war. The Sepoys are regular
ly trained soldiers, completely armed and equip
pee, and abundantly supplied with ammunition. 1t
is, moreover, with them struggle not merely,
for national independence, but each man is
lighting for his life, and will sell it at as dear
price as possible The blood runs cold at the
narratives of the barbarities practiced by the ma
tives upon European women and children, and
the fearful, although justifable, retaliation OF the
English and from recent accounts matters are
growing worse and worse. There is scarcely
family in England but has some member or friend
involved in the contest or mperiled by it and
the numerous Christian missionaries from the
United States, located in India, impart to the
war degree of interest which would not 9th
erwise be felt in this country. But in addition
10 this consideration we confess to cordia
sympathy with the people of Great Britain in the
present war, as in the late contest with Russia
They are of our blood, language, literature ane
dia is necessary for the promotion OF the best in
terests of the human race. British rulers in In
dia have grievously oppressed the natives in
times past, but, notwithstanding, they have &C
complshed much good in elevating and improv'
ing the Hindoos and introducing among them
the civilization and religion of the christian
world. Many abuses in the government OF In
da doubtless exist at the present day, but these
may be corrected, and with all its faults the do
mi ion of Britain in the East is best for lndis
and best for the whole world.
In 1886, the Hindoo force was estimated at
100000 men, and the European at $4,000, but
upwards of 81, 900 additional troops have lately
been despatched from England. As there are
several thousand American citizens in India i
is suggested that our Government send out some
war steamers TO their relief.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09

THE OLD LINERS DIssATIsFIED.-Capt. John
W. Leathers, an Old Line Democrat of Ken
lucky, has issued manifesto Oh the subject OF
the peculiar favor shown by the party to recent
converts He says: Nothing can be more
manifest than the motives of men who dodge
from party to party with claims for prompt re-
ward. Whatever their professions may be, we
cannot avoid the common sense conclusion, that
they are sinister anG unsonnd politicians, who
cannot bide the test of faithful service in the
ranks. To rush such interlopers into office, over
the heads of the old and well-tried Democrats
is not only unjust and unwise, but it renders oul
party ridiculous in the eyes of all deserving men
Such policy may suit the scrambling pack who
look no farther than the loaves and fishes, but
will not sustain the great cause which is the
sheet anchor of our republic We have every
reason to expect a whirlwind before these tares
can be sifted from the wheat and the party re-
stored to a sound and healthful condition. We
are now strong and triumphant and therefore
the more exposed to corruption"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09

RESIGNATION OF A JUSTICE OF THE UNITED
STATES SUPREME CouRT.-A Geographic des-
patch received from Boston, says that the State
of Maine newspaper published at Portland, an
nounces the resignation of Judge Curtis OF the
Supreme Court, to take effect on the 1st of Oc-
tober next. This means Mr.. Justice Curtis, of
the United States Supreme Court, as there is no
Judge Curtis on the bench Of the Supreme Judi
cial Court of the State of Maine. The telegraph
does not report the reasons assigned for the re-
sgnation. Mr.. Justice Curtis received his ap-
pointment from President Fillmore, in 1851, at
the special instance of Daniel Webster. who had
the highest opinion Of his abilities. His Circuit
embraced the States of Maine, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, aud Rhode Island, and his success
sor will doubtless be selected by President Blu.
chanan from the members of the bar in one OF
those States. 1t will be remembered that Mr..
Justice Curtis was one of the Judges who dis.
sented from the decision Of the Supreme Court
in the famous bred Scott case. The Washing
ton Star states that the resignation had been re-
ceiyed by the President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09
From Europe.

The steamship Vanderbilt arrived at New
York "n the End, bringing Liverpool dates to
the 22nd-three days later. The news from India
by this arrival is important. General Barnard
and Sir Henry Laurence are dead. \Cawnpore
had been retaken by the mutineers, and q great
massacre of the Europeans there had followed
The last advices left the place in possession OF
Sir Hugh Wheeler, with small party OF Euro
peans, regularly besiegNd by the Sepoys OF the
lst and 56th Native Infantry, the Cd Light Cav
FAIRY, and the 18th native Infantry. General
Barnard was in commanded at Lucknow, which
was surrounded by a large body of insurgents
The Gwalior contingent had also mutinlad.-
This flood of bad news is relieved by the fact
that in three engagements the insurgents had
been defeated.
The Directors of the Submarine Telegraph
Company had not determined upon any Course
rs to future efforts for laying the cable. AT Iu
mis- the Jews had suffered severely from Moslem
| barbarity.
Cotton had advanced; breadstuffs remained
quiet and steady. The weather continued ID
vorable. )
Gen. Barnard died of dysentery. and Sir Henry
Laurence of wound received in sortie from
| Lucknow.
| Gen. Havelock's forces encountered the rebels,
who were beaten on three OCCASIONS and seve-
raj guns taken between Allahabad and Gavin
pore.
The Russians were stated to have been de.
feated OH the banks of the Kuban; they lost
guns and GA packhorSes. 1t is said that Scha..
myl, with $4,000 Circassans, had also defeated
the Russian army, which attempted to dislodge
him from the banks river commanding some
passes.
After q battle which lasted ten hours the
Russians were driven across the river. Seve-
eral fortified places, built by the Russians at
great cost for the maintenance of their commu-
nications, fell into Schamyrs hands.
LATER The steamer Arago arrived at st. Johns
New Foundaud, on Saturday with four days
later news.
3readstuffs generally have a declining ten
dency and buyers demand reduction. Sugar
generally closed buoyant at an advance of 3D.
The Queen of Madagascar had recommended the
persecution of Europeans. The harvest in Tur-
kew had been successful. The French ships OF
war have been ordered to render every necessa-
ry aid to the English troop ships in proceeding to
India. 1t is reported that Lord John Russell has
leen elevated to the Peerage. The British
Parliament had been prorogued.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09
ZINE BEDFORD LANDS FOR SALE


IL The subscriber. in consequence ofimpsred health,
and desiring retirement will offer for sale the high
est bidder, on Wursay, the SM day Of October next,
fair, if not the next fair day. f not sold privately
before thai time, due notice OF which will be given
bis TWO TRACTS OF LAND lying IN Bedford CO.,
FIVE miles from Big Island landing on the James River
Canal, and twenty miles above Lynchburg The first,
ON which he lives, contains about $50 AcREs from 200
to 25o of which IRE under cultivation. This farm lies
irt1 is in high state of improvement, and is very
productive. The Dwelling House contains 10 rooms.
and has, with all outhonses, which are ample and
genteel, been recently built. The finest freestone
ter abounds on all parts OF the farm 1t has good
and well enclosed Garden and fine Orchard on it and
really one of the best small farms in Bedford county.
The other tract contains Sl41 ACRES upwards of 200
of which are open and under cultivation. It is not so
level the rst bnt Is equally productive 1t has on
it small Orchard is well wstered and has but plain
Houses.
These lands are uncommonly valuable, especially
the first; and invite the farmers of the Valley to
come and view them as, all other things being equal,
the lands in Bedford sell from is to 20 per cent cheap
err than land in the Valley.
For further particulars refer to the Richmond
Wing and .ynchburg papers.
Address NELSON SALE
Big Island, Bedford county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09

TELEGRAPH TO INDIA.-Although the laying Of
the Atlantic telegraph will most likely be ahan
doned Tor the present year, the pecuniary results
do not threaten to he very serious to the com
pany The India House, it is understood, are
negotiating for the purchase of great part OF
the cable, with the view to its being immediate.
~ used for establishing communication from
Kurrachee or Bombay to Bussorah, on the
Persian Gulf, distance of nearly two thousand
miles, and in case the Offer is accepted the idea
is said to DO entertained that the wire should
not he uucoled, but should be carried at once, ii
an arrangement can be made for the purpose, in
the vessels hitherto employed, or al all events
in the English one. No breakage or other casu.
atty is apprehended in the Persian Cult as the
line would for the most part BIZ laid through shall
low water. Simultaneously with this opera.
non land telegraph would be constructed from
Bussorah to Constantinople, via the Euphrates
valley, and the complete communication with
England would thus be established.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09

FrT Ne spectator.
Messrs Editors This new market law is
an abomnation in my eyes. 1t has leveline
and disorganizing tendency. 1t puts every man
on the same level. Before it passed, could send
nv cart into the country, and get the pick OF
every thing and pretty much on my own terms.
But now every fellow with quarter OF dollar
in his pocket has as good chance as have
am brought into competition with him. What
is the use of owning cart aud horse, if you de-
rive no exclusive privileges from theml 1t is
Obvious. too, that when am brought into COM
petition with the whole town, will have to pay
more to the farmers for what buy. This thing
of equality does very well to talk about, but /
maintain that the owners of horses aud carts
have-or ought to have-exclusive privileges
and cannot consent to have mine taken away
Moreover, l am fond of snoozing quietly in my
bed till breakfast time. But now, unless | get
up early, and 60 to market, can get nothing tn
eat. This is intolerable and not to be endured
So say, down with the market law! Down
with all leveling doctrines
CHRISTOPHER SKYLoCK
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09
For the Spectato,

TOT tNe Spectator.
Eds. Spectator Gentlemen. 1 am against
the market law. II is an outrage on my rights
Before it was passed could buy market stutfs
from the country people for calico and dry goods
on which made good profit, and | could then
sell the butter, eggs, &C., to the town people at
another profit. | was thus able to cut with dou.
ble-edged sword. dig it into the country peo-
ple ON one side and into the town folks on the
other. Now, both these profits are lost to me.
The country people come into direct commuui.
cation with the consumers, and get the cash for
their productions Instead Of my calicoes and
groceries and the double profit which used ia
get is shared by the farmers and the citizens.
repeat It'll an outrage Oh my rights.
SHYLOCK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09
Sept 0, 1s57-tds '''''' D ~


A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-By
II virtue of deed Of trust executed to me by John
Mcclure decd, bearing date of the 4th day Of Febru'
airy, 1884 and Of record the Clerks Office Of Angus
ia county, shall, on Friday, the 4th of September
next on the premises proceed to sell at public auc
ZION, to the highest bidder, the FARM on which the
legatees at present reside containing 100 Acres. 1t
is within one mile of Waynesborough, equi.dstant
from the Turnpike and Central Railroad. This farm
is well watered, and has on 1t comfortable BUILD
INGS and 81 acres Of excellent timber
will also sell, at the same time and place, the in
erest of two of the egaees in Four Slaves after the
death of the widow, who owns them during her life.
The title is UNREASONABLE. but, acting as trustee
will only convey such title as is vested in me by the
deed aforesaid
TERMS :-One.third ofthe purchase money in hand.
and the balance two equal annual instruments with
good personal security aud title retained till pay ent
August 3, 1857. JAS. 8. BUSH, Trustee.
N B.-Tbe sale will be made privately by applica-
ton to the trustee, and due notice given. J. >. B.
Postponement.
The above sale is postponed until the 18Th day Of
the present month (Septem6er,) when it will be sold in
Waynesboro' without reserve.
Sept. 0, 1857. JAMES s. BUSH, Trustee.
A GOOD ARM IN MARKET.-Having
n failed to dispose of my FARM called Highland
Grove" it is again offered for sale. 1t contains about
$40 ACRES lao or l40 of which are cleared and in
fine state of cultivation the balance is in excellent
timber. IL IS situated two miles Southeast Of Fncas
tie. in Botetourt county.
The land lies nearly level, and is all of good quality,
and we'll adapted the growth Of wheat corn tobac
CO. and everything else that the climate will produce.
There are $50 to clear of fine Tobacco land as
suy in the county The timber can be disposed of
with ease and profit to the purchaser being only two
miles from town. where fire 1ood is worth e per wag
on load and four loads per day be delivered with
o team. laI f.F
The DWELLING HOUSE is nearly new, large and
comfortable; good Barn, and all other buildings me-
necessary. The fencing. DC, is all in good repair.
This plantation lies convenient to merchant mills,
schools and churches with good roads, giving access
to market for all surplus produce
Presuming that purchasers would like to see the
place invite land buyers to call ON me- and all
sary information will be gwen address me BY mail
directed to Fincastle, Va. o. CALLAGHAN.
Sent g. lS57-3m .'ss ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09

ARMY MovEMENT-The War Department has
sent ont orders to the following troops to put
themselves en- route for Kansas: Ten companies
of the LIST Cavalry, under command OF Colonel
Sumner and Lieutenant Colonel johnson seven
companies Of the 9th Infantry, under the same
command; ten companies of the Attn Artillery,
from Florida two companies of the "a Artil-
lery, from Fort Monroe two companies OF the
2d Artillery, from Fort Smelling; one Light bat
terry company from Fort McHenry winch, the
average strength Of the companies be sixty, VIII
give force OF upwards of two thousand men
General Harvey will remain in command OF
Kansas. Col. Albert S. Johnston, late from
Texas, has been assigned to the command OF
troops to Utah.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-09

HoRRlD MURDER.-The Fncastle Democrat
saws: A man named Spradlin, or Spradling
was found few days since in hollow tree
supported by sharpened piece of timber, pass
lug through his under,jaw, close by the wind
pipe. with the other erd resting on the ground
Mr.. Spradiin was d tobacco trader from Eastern
Virginia, and had been laying about the springs
with gang of gamblers for some time, when
all were suddenly missing about four weeks ago
Spradling's absence from his wagon and horses
led to the suspicion that his absence was the re
suit of foul play, whereupon search was made
and resulted us above stated.