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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
More of a good Thing.

DIR. W. B. Young Of the Drug Store, has just
put into operation new and elegant Soda Foun.
tain, at which those suffering from the oppres-
sive heat of the summer may refresh themselves
with a draught of excellent Soda Water. DR..
Y. has fitted up his establishment in handsome
style, and advertises what may besexpected OF
him in this weeks paper Give him a CALL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

The Cincinnati Enquirer learns that ouarre
recently took place in Morgan county, Ky, be-
tween Mr. Mason, Democrat, and Mr.. Cox
American, candidates for Congress. The latter
was shot by Mr.. Mason and Killed. Mr. Cox
was the late member of Congress from the 9th
district. Mr.. Mason has also represented the
same district.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

AoQUIrrED.-Manville Austin was discharged
from custody Wednesday, by the decision of the
Alexandria county court and thus legally .asti-
fed for killing James II. Burch, jr., at the Sun
day School in that county on the Sunday before
the last
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

To BE REMovED.-The rock in james River
Va, below Rockets, which has heretofore prov
ed so detrimental TO the commerce Of Richmond
by obstructing navigation, will, it Is said, be re-
moved some time next week, by blasting: The
obstruction referred to is situated in the channel
about one mile distant from the last lock in the
James River and Kanawha Canal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

Since the first of January last there have ar
rived in this country, by four different vessels,
upwards of two thousand one hundred emigrants
who had Qspoused the Mormon faith in the Old
Country, and were en- route to Utah Territory,
in the Great Salt Lake basin. These Mormons
were composed mostly of Welsh and English,
with sprinkling of Danes and Norwegians, and
q few Germans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
Improvement.

The Valley Bank officers have torn down the
old frame buildings on their lot next the Post
office, with view to the erection of new
Banking House on the site at future day
The last that was seen of our old friend "Chap'
he was stretched upon bed calmly awaiting
his fate, while the roof of the building was torn
off above him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

The number of pilgrims congregated at Jeru-
salem at the latest advices, was enormous, two
thirds being of the Greek faith, who testify the
most Jealous and devout belief in relation to the
Holy Sepulchro. Ten years hence Jerusalem
will be visited as Familiarity as Rome now is, and
pilgrimage will have lost its old character and
import
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
"THE ALBUM OF VIRGINIA.-The National In
telligencer speaks as follows of Mr.. Beyer's AL
hn,,, of "; rr;n;o

i-Ao-n v
telligencer speaks as follows of Mr.. Beyer's AL
bum of Virginia:
The fidelity of the artists delineations will be
attested by every one who has visited the local
ties portrayed in the illustrated work and while
the scenes here represented possess an artistic
merit and a national celebrity sufficient, one
would think, to render the work most accepta-
bic to the lovers of beautiful art throughout the
whole country, it is to the people OF Virginia
that these sketches must appeal with peculiar
interest, as possessing for them special charm (;
and we cannot but hope that they will by the
liberality of the patronage afforded to his stump
tuous work, (whose price, moreover, places it
within the reach of all,) evince at once their APP
probation OF tie ARTISTS skill and their pride in
these ''Home Scenes Of the Old Dominion;" for
as Virginia contemporary justly remarks, Mr..
Boyer in illustrating whatever is famous, grand
or beautiful in the Old Dominion, whether the
creation of nature or art, is engaged in an I'M
dertaking that entities him to the liberal en-
couragement of her people. 1t needs only the
pencil of the astst and the pen of the tourist to
make Virginia as renowned for the sublimity
and beauty of her scenery as the most celebra-
ted OF foreign lands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

FOREIGN NEws.-The details of foreign news
received by the Arabia are of interest. The
dispute between Spain and Mexico looks very
threatening at the present time, and we have
reliable information that the Mexican Envoy
was preparing to leave Madrid. In France, the
elections As previously announced, had resulted
almost wholly in favor of the Government
The Bank of France had reduced its rate of in
terest. In England, the cotton supply was at
tracing considerable attention. We have news
from India, dated Calcutta on the 18th, Madras
'25th and Bombay 9th of May. The mutiny
in the Bengal native army had progressed to a
fearful extent. Three regiments were in open
revolt at Meerut, but having been dispersed by
European troops, they fled to Delhi, nd,having
been joined by three other regiments, they took
possession of the city, and proclaimed the son OF
the late Mogul Emperor as King, after having
committed many murders and outrages Gov
eminent troops were being concentrated around
Delhi. The degree OF Doctor of Laws had been
conferred upon Minister Dallas by the Oxford
University
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

THE BURNING OF THE MONTREAL. "-Ihe cor
oner examined on Saturday the bodies of II
more of the victims of the late dreadful accident,
and there has been only one body recovered
since, that of girl about "A years OF age. The
total number of the dead found to this date is
244.-Montreal Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

There are various speculations with regard
to the inspections of tobacco in Virginia this
year. Some say $4,000 hogsheads, others more !;
should the former opinion be correct, it will fall
considerably short of the year previous. At
Shockoe, the inspections will be minus 1000
hogsheads on last years estimate. The other
warehouses not heard from.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
ANOTHER SOUTHERN CONVENTION May

ANOTHER SOUTHERN CoNvENTIoN.-The May
or and Corporate authorities of the town OF
Knoxville, Tennessee, have notified the delegates
to the Southern Commercial Convention, which
is to meet there on the 10th of August next,
that the hospitalities of the city and the people
will be freely accorded to the delegates end visit
ers on that occasion. They also hope to obtain
for the delegates accommodations from the rail-
road companies equally as liberal as those ex-
tended to the delegates to the Savannah Con-
vention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

MAGNAN1M1rY THE Lynchburg Virginian re.
marking upon the taunts of the Know Nothing
party by the Democratic press, says:-"Admit
that the American and Wing parties have
made their last struggle, and will no more, as Of
old, resist the cohorts of the so called Democra
cy we submit whether it isnoble, magnanimous
or bold to be constantly offering insult to tic
falen9 Is it the impulse of a generous or 9
craven enemy to be disturbing the ashes Of the
mighty dead9 The dead lion may be prayed o
yer by the living ass, though the one be not les;
lion, nor the other less an ass. We are only
assuming that the vauntings of the democracy
are true, when they proclaim the utter annihi
lation of their old opponents We hold them
responsible for treading with unseemly and in
decent levity upon PROSTATE foe that coult
once look them in tho face and Brighten then
from their propriety.r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
VALUABrE FARM FOR SALE,

HAVlNG determined to go West will sell my val
Ill liable Farm in The county of Augusta, lying five
miles Southwest of Middiebrook, on the head waters
of Walkers Greek, and containing 262 Acres. The
land is of limestone character, well tmbered, and
watercd BY never failing springs. The improvements
are good Log Dwelling House, with oil necessary out
houses fine Stabing and to'erably good Barn; also
Distilery now in operation tenants house en- one
end of the farm, with water pped to the house. This
land is in fine healthy neghborhood, convenient to
churches schools aud mills. Nothing but desire to
try new State, where number of my children are,
induces me to offer this land for sale.
To any one desiring to buy home in the county OF
Augusta, fell assured that and will sell bar
gain they will CALL examine the premises, and empire
my terms, (Which will be accommodating deem il
useless say much about the quality of the soil know
ing that purchasers will cali and examine. If | do
not sell privately before the l7h of august next will
offer it publicly, on the premises, that day.
Also.on the same dayI will sell House and BLACK
SMITH SHOP. There are or Acres of Land, with a
fine stream of water running through the lot; The
house is new, and one of the best stands for Black
smith in the county. r. Turk at Staunton is referred
to for fuller description of the property Address
Middlebrook p. o., JONATHAN GOLLADAY.
.July Is. 1857
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
To Business Men.

The Spectator" is now emphatically TIE paper for
business men and advertisers The union of the lists
of the two papers gives TO il circulation unrivaed
bv any paper in the interior of Virginia See terms
OF advertising in another column, which WILL IN all Ca
SEES be striciy adhered to- except when the cash is
paid when liberal discount will be made. All char
ges for advertising and job work due when the work
done
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
To Distant SUBSCRIBERS.

We this week enclose accounts TO some of the dis
tan subscribers to the Spectator for amounts due on
the ls day of Nay and shall continue TO send them
list II is impossible for us to make personal appca
ton to these subscribers but trust to their sense Of
Justice to make speedy remittances.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

TIE COMET FRIGHT AT MALTA.-Letters from
Malta mention that, on the nights of the 18th
and 18th of June, prayers were offered up in
many of the Roman Catholic churches, that the
SHINING population might he saved from the con-
sequences of the stunning crash which some of
the continental astronomers looked upon as pos
sible, from the close proximity to the earth OF
the passing comet, which no one seems to have
discovered, Notwithstanding dligent look out
had been kept by the possessors even of the most
diminutve Dolland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
A Newspap er nj Oranse CHI.

DIR. G. X. Gilmer, late of the True American
of this place. and Mr.. A. J. Stofer, editor of the
Culpeper Observer, have issued proposals for
publishing newspaper at Orange G. H., to be
called The Southern Chronicle. We wish them
abundant success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

The Bank of Rockingham has declared d.
yidend of IL per cent for the last months
per cent of which will be paid to stockholders
on the 18th inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

The British Government has granted to the
widow of the late Hugh Miller pension of ETC
per annum, in consideration of Mr.. Miller's ser.
vices to literature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
SUPERIOR Teas.

We are indebted to Messrs. Staples, Martin &
Go. for package of very superior green tea
These gentlemen keep on hand the largest as.
sortment of teas we have ever seen in this
place. Housekeepers in need of the article
should give them call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

VIRGINIA FEEDING THE NoRrH.-The steam
ship Jamestown, which left Norfolk on Monday,
took to New York $500 barrels vegetables
on her last trip carried 1900 bbls. vegetables.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

| TIE UTAH EXPEDITION exer-
tions have been made by the various depart
ments of the military arm of the Government,
to get under way, the expedition to Utah. II
was the province OF the Government to show
how quickly one-fourth of the Army could be
concentrated at one point. 1t is not more than
month or six weeks since it was resolved by
the Government that such an expedition was
necessary. In little while-not exceeding ten
days we should think-the whole army will be
in the field, and then the attention of the coun-
try will be directed to its progress We have
orr doubts, whether such an army, so cucumber
ed with baggage and military supplies, can reach
Utah before the winter sets in, but if not they
can readily find quarters at Fort Laramie, and
then make an early march to Great Salt Lake
City in the spring.
The Quartermaster and Commissary Depart
ments in fitting out this expedition have done
wonders. Since the fifth of May, and up to Srd
Of July, the number OF troops forwarded by them
to the West is 1900; the number of horses pur-
chased S02; mules, 231; wagons, with harness
for six mule teams, 325; tota. number of tons Of
Quarternaster's and Commissary stores, pur-
chased and shipped, $3.50; bushels of oats, 49,
600; corn, 10000 steamers engaged, As team
sters employed, 200. The value of the Quarter
Masters stores is 100000, anu the Commis-
sary's stores, $32s,O0O. We do not know that
this includes the value of the horses, mules, &C.,
purchased elsewhere than in st. Louis, and we
are quite sure that it does not embrace the ma
terial of war furnished by the st. Louis Arsenal,
and in the preparation OF which an average Of
one hundred men have been for some time en-
ployed. This expedition has been the means of
disbursing some twenty or fifteen hundred thou
sand dollars in Missouri, to say nothing of trans.
portation across the Plains, the supply of beef
cattle, &c.. contracts for which have already
been made. Such depletion Of the Treasury,
for supplies to BIO found at our doors, cannot
help exerting a beneficial influence upon the Pc
cuniary affairs of this State.-T Louis Repu6-
lican Of 4th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
TO POslmasters.

Postmasters are requested to inform US promptly
if any of the subscribers this paper refuse 10 take
from the office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

The accounts of the late firm of j. A. & L. Waddell,
IT, are now ready for settlement, and those whom we
have long INDUCED earnestly requested to pay up
promptly-before somebody gets latter them with
long poep'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
CIrcuif Cnnrf.

Judge Thompson will hold special term o
the Circuit Court in this place, beginning to-
dow
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
Immense Excitement.

Organ Grinder, with monkey dressed in
regimentals, on the street Monday evening
Great Excitement among the Juveniles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

NlNGULARLY DELIBERATE MURDgB.--ln Adams
county, Miss, few weeks since, Mr. Duncan
Skinner, ovcrseer for Mrs. Sharpe, was found
murdered in mysterious manner. Last week
three negroes were arrested and proved to
be the murderers. The Natchez Courier says:
The evidence collected, together with the cor
roborating circumstanc g. shows that this was
one OF the most coolly planned and deliberate
murders ever accomplished. The negroes IN
the plot went to Mr. SINNERS house just before
day, and aroused him on pretencc of child in
the family being sick. He opened the door
While IN his night clothes, and was Knocked
down by blow on his breast from heavy
stick. Three stalwart negroes seized him, and
after severe struggle succeeded IN choking
him.
While thus insensible they carried him some
few rods from the house, and there by mann
strength dislocated his neck. They then got
out his clothes, dressed him to turn away sus-
picion, put his watch around his neck, and ms
purse with part of his money in his pocket,
brought out his horse and saddled it; put the life
less body on it, and led it to the woods, Where
tho body was afterwards found. uere, after
running the horse up and down they took OH
the body, turned the saddle, and set the animal
loose. The latter returned home few hours
after. The body of their victim they placed in
such position as would indicate the probablli-
ty ofaccidental death; then brought out his gun,
cap, whip and game bag discharged one barrel
and placed several articles in the tracks, as II OF
a runaway horse.
So long period had passed that the guilty
assassins imagined the crime was unnoticed ana
would be forgotten. But terrible and speedy
retribution awaits them. The whole chain of
evidence is complete as to the crime, its manner
and circumstances The three negroes are safe
ly secured, and are now in Jail in this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
rn Cnrresnondenfs.

The letter of our Alexandria correspondent i:
unavoidably crowded out this week, and also q
letter from Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

Thos. L. Yancey, ESQ, has been elected May
or of HsrrisonbTg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

NOTICE.-0n the 18th inst, we sold our Cloth
~ ing Establishment to Levenstein & Elkan, who
will hereafter conduct the business Mr.. l.. is well
known to this community, and we take pleasure in
commencing the new firm to the patronage Of thepub
lie.
We return our sincere thanks for the liberal pat.
ronage we have received whilst in business in Staun
ton.
Our accounts are now drawn off, and those indebted
are earnestly requested TO forward and settle with
Mr. Levensteln as speedily possible who is author
lied to collect for US. STEINER, BROS. GO.
July Is, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

DoRTLAND SYRUP & suGAR...45 $50 bbls;
Portland Syrup; 100 bbls: Sugar, just received
ahu III 'A'' FOWLE & CO., Agents.
Alexandria, July Is, 1881.
-pFSu TEAS.-A lot of Fresh Teas from the Pekin
X Tso COMPANY. Just received aud for sale by
- STAPLES, MARTIN co.
Stanton July IS, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

TUsT RECEIVED, lot of Imported Havana
81 Plantation SEGARS of fine quality and for sale by
Staunton, July Is, 1857. JNO. B. EVANS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
COR SALE---A FARM OF $40 ACRE

THOR SALE---A FARM OF 800 ACRES,
II NEAR STANTON. VA.-The Farm on which
reside miles from Saunton, Of about 500 acres 80
of which are well tmbered, is for SALE The buildings
are handsome and spacious and the land very good
and we'll watered by Lewis Creek-capable of division
into two farms and will be sold on very favorable
terms. Address WI. b. JOHNSON,
July Is, 1857. Staunion, q.
Wind copy, also National Inteligencer and Richmond
Enquirer in country papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
CONCERT OFVOCAL AND INSTKU.
MENTA l. MUSI C...The members of the

Z 7 N
''Mountain Sax Horn Band" under the direction Of
their teacher Prof A. j. Turner respectfully announce
to the citizens of Saunton and vicinity that they will
give their first Concert of VOCAL AND INSTRU-
MENTAL MUSIC at UNION HALL, on Friday even
ipc next, the 18th inst. when Programme worthy
the patronage of the citizens viii lie presented Cen
tlemen of acknowledged ability have kindly volunteer
ed their services for the occasion. a really gooa en-
tertainment may be expected. Remember friday
evening the l7;h inst, ut o'clock.
Irl.r TX 1877
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

NEW FIRM.-Having purchased the Clothing
~ Establishment OF Steiner, Bros. Co., We res
pectfuly solicit continuance OF the patronage here
tofore bestowed on that house. We will always
keep on hand good stock ofREADY-MADE CLOTH.
ING and will sell as low as any house in the State of
Virginia. LEVENSTElN Ethan.
Stn,,ntnn Inlv IL 1917
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
: TTsTEEs, SALE or IL NDSOM Il

T1RUsTEES' SALE OF HAN DSO " T.
| TOWN PR0PERTY.-As trustees of DR.. John
Smjthee in deed of record in the Clerks Office OF
the Hastings Court of Saunton, we offer at private
sale. until the lst of January next,the HOUSE LOT
lately occupied as residence by Or. Smlhee; also,
the Furniture in the house Possession OF house and
rrpvs vary reasonable. Title unqueationable
June l5 lS57--tf i3iDODEN MCCUE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

i ancc of deed of trust executed TO me by jacob
Bowes, shall proceed, in the town of New Market,
Shenandoah county, ON Saturday, the 3st day Of this
month, lJuy to sell at public sale, for Cash, to the
highest bidder, the following property Feather
Knives and Forks, II Stools Safe 2 doz. Plates
s Cups and Saucers, 2 Tables, Washstand, Wash.
bowls and Pitchers Cooking Stove and Furniture,
Trundlebed and furnitnrc, lot of Stair Carpeting
July l5 81. H. d. HILL, Trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15
nERIYIAN GUANO.-The subscribers ha

DEKUVIAN GUANO.-The subscribers have
4 made arrangements with Messrs. +. Baneda d
Bro to receive their supply of Guano this d.
rect from the Chinca Islands, and thereby enabled
to offer the article to their agricultural friends at low
err prices than it can be procured any other market
in the State.
They are daily expecting the ships Zephyr and
"Cas;ilian" from the Islands.
Those who desire to do so, engage to be de-
livered from their ships on their arrival.
Alexandria. July 10, 1857. FOWLE co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-15

r A-GRANGE FARM FOR tSALE.-I offer
j at private sale my FARM lying in the county of
Augusta Immediately on the Central Railroad, about
three miles west of Staunton, containing Four Hun.
dred and Eighteen Acres-about one.thrd in
timber, and the balance in good state o. cultivation
The Improvements are good and comfortable BRICK
HOUSE, containing number of rooms; also several
good Houses for tenants servants-a Blacksmith
Shop new Corn Crib, and large Barn, shielded all
round The neighborhood is unsurpassed by any in
the State for health, aud affords good society.
Those wishing TO purchase GOOD Farm, will do we'll
to call on JOS T. MITCHELL, my Agent residing about
two miles west of said farm for the terms address
the subscriber. JOSEPH TULEY,
July Is, 1857. Wildwood, Clarke CO., Va.
n. Vim. and Rock. Reg. copy I'm and send acts to
this Office for settlement.
classical AND MATHEMATICAL
l J SCHOOI-POR BOYS AND GlRLS.-The next
wear of SLYvAMoSr ACADEMY will commence the
list Tuesday in September, and continue with yaca-
ton of one week at Chrstmas to 9th ofJune, 1858.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Common English, ..'............"..a7.50
Higher s................ lU.OU
Ancient Languages ..'.................. l5.cO
French, .......... ......................1 1000
Music, with use OF inst, 5000
Embroidery. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 500
Boarding in the family of the Principal, fuel and
washing $4,000 No pupil received for less time than
three months. For farther information. Address
July Is, lS57.-2mos. HENRY L. HOOVER
West View, Augusta Co.. Va.