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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20

THE "CoRN ExoHANGE"- Chicago Trib-
une has the following brace of paragraphs-a
bull and bear:
Making Money.-A corn dealer of Water St.,
sold 1000 bushels of corn last Friday at 81,
cents, which he bought not month ago at SO
and 40 cents, making the comfortable little sum
of $4,000 in one transaction, and that in cash.
Luck of that kind beats real estate tran.ac-
tons. Such pill is not bad to take.
4 Failure.-There was q rumor out on Satur-
day that a corn speculator had gone under. 1t
is said that month ago he contracted to deiv-
er on board ten cargoes of corn, amounting to
100000 bushels, during the first week in May, for
49 cents per bushel. lie "sold short"-that is,
he bet on the price of corn at the opening OF
navigation and lost, corn having advanced to
SO cents he consequently lost $4,000; and not
being very heavy in the pocket, "broke."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
MOB AT Lou1sv11LE.-Four negroes accused of

numbering the Joyce family some months since
were acquitted at Louisville, KY, on Thursday
last one turned States evidence, but his testi-
mony was not legal, though corroborated. The
acquittal caused great excitement about the
Courthouse A mob assembled with cannon
and placed it in front of the Jail. A number of
shots were fired from the Jail and from the mob,
and the jailor, fearing the escape of the prison
ers, formally surrendered two of them, when
they were hung The third took razor and
cut his throat. The negro who turned States
evidence was unmolested.
The remaining negro implicated in the muir
der was taken from the Jail on Thursday night
and hung by the mob.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
Bath and AlInphanY.

We are pleased to learn that our friend Sam'l.
Goode, Jr., is the distribution candidate for the
House of Delegates in Bath and Allegheny. Mr..
Goode is gentleman of more than ordinary tai
ent, aud will make highly creditable repre-
sentative. We trust the friends of distribution
in Bath and Allegheny will exert themselves to
secure his election
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
Mechanical Nursing SWING.

We have lately examined model of the Me-
chanical Nursing Swing, and patentedby
Dr. S. d. Hopkins, formerly ofthis place, and take
pleasure in testifying to its admirable adaptation
to all the purposes for which it is designed. 1t
would be almost invaluable in the sick chamber,
and, if properly appreciated would soon come
into general use. With its aid IA lad or girl
can with the greatest ease and facility remove q
helpless sick person from one bed to another,
raise the head and lower the feet to q sit
ting posture, give cooling and refreshing exer-
else by raising up the mattresses on which he
lies, SO as to be suspended clear of the bed and
swinging it gently to and fro, which has been
found in practice essential to the speedy restora
ton of health. The invention has other impor-
tant advantages, one of the most valuable is the
prevention of the horrible bed sores which
are produced in case of long confinement, which
are unavoidable in cases offracture, paralysis, and
low form of fever. There is abundant testimo
ny as to Its value in practice distinguished
scientific man certifes that he has used it in his
family in case of his mother and uses the fol-
lowing striking language in reference to its val
ue: L look upon it as a kind of providence, that
this admirable continuance was brought to my
notice at time when it was so much needed !;
we would not be deprived of its usefor ten times
its cost"
DR.. Hopkins invention received the award of
gold medal at the sixth annual exhibition Of
the Maryland Institute. The cost of construc-
ton is trihng, and persons who may desire to
introduce the Swing into their houses, in this
county, can procure them from Mr. Hartman j.
Lushbaugh, who has the sole right to manufac-
ture them. DR.. Hopkins will dispose of rights
to other Counties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
Jamestown Celebration.

The celebration of the 250th anniversary OF
the first settlement of Virginia took place at
jamestown on Wednesday last, according to APP
pointment. The crowd on the grounds is vari-
ously estimated at from six to eight thousand,
including sixteen military companies from Rich
mond, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Petersburg
A large number of ladies graced the scene
with their presence, and added greatly to
the beauty and attractions of the imposing
display.
Sixteen STEAMERS, many of them first class,
were anchored in the stream, all gaiy dressed
with flags and streamers, which Haunted in the
breeze and presented scene at once beautiful
and picturesque. Several bands of music were
also on the ground, sending forth their enliven-
ing notes, and adding largely to the interest of
the commemoration.
The site selected for the ceremonies, was
plat of about ten acres, on the very spot where
large portion of the houses of the colonists
were built, and of which now scarcely trace is
discernble. Suitable stands for the orators
were erected, and all necessary preparations
made for the accommodation of ladies and
others.
The Grafton of Ex-Presdent Tyler, which
occupied about two hours and half, is spoken
of as an effort eminently worthy the occasion
and its distinguished author. We hear of but
one objection and that is its great length
The Poem, from James Barron Hope, ESQ.,, of
Hampton, was received with universal favor,
and all accord to it more than ordinary merit.
Gov. II. A. Wise was present, and being call |
ed upon, spoke for about 30 minutes is eloquent |
and thrilling terms.-Petersburg Express.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20

HORRIBLE CASE IN NORTH CARoLINA.-The
Charlotte North Carolina, Democrat, of the
18th inst. gi7es the particulars of q horrible al
fair, which has just been brought to light in the
neighboring village of Concord, in Mecklenburg
county. 1t says:
A quacL doctor, known by the name of Nu-
gent, applied to man to assist him in taking
up child that had been buried few days be-
fore. The man made the request known, and
intmatedthat two little girls, daughters of very
respectable gentleman residing in that vicinity,
had been removed from their graves by this
man Nugent, for the purpose of extracting med
dicinal properties from their flesh and bones
To ascertain the truth of the rumor, the father
had the graves re-opened, and found the collins
and bodies missing Of course this created
great sensation, and we are informed that it was
determined to ipflict summary punishment upon
Nugent but on visiting his house he was found
very sick and in dying condition. One re-
port says that he died from disease contract
ed from frequent handling of decomposed bod
les.
Nugent died on Wednesday last. He made a
statement before death that he had exhumed
about sixteen dead bodies in Concord and else
where, and after using them (for making medl-
cine) he burned the flesh, collins and every thing
to prevent detection. His ash pile was examin-
ed and teeth and bones found therein.
His theory appears to have been that med
icine could be made by boiling the liver OF hui
man being that would cure liver complaint; and
so with regard to other diseases. We learn
that Nugent was from Forsythe county, and had
been living in Concord about two years, he once
lived in this town we are informed, engaged in
selling peppermint and cinnamon drops. Be-
fore he died he gave the names of three or four
of his accomplces, one of whom, white man
named Bogue, was arrested in this place last
week and committed to Jail.
What the fellow did with the medicine he
has been making, no one knows. He had a
gents in Salisbury and Goldsboro', where one or
more of his accompices reside.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20

ROCKINGHAM IrEMs.-From the Rockingham
Register of Friday last we gather the following
news items Harrisonburg is now entirely free
from small pox-Dr. Samuel II. Motfett, son of
Samuel Moffett Esq, Of Rockingham, has been
appointed Surgeon and Geolo,gist to the United
States Artesian Well Expedition, under Engl-
neer Pope-The Grand Jury OF the Circuit
Court of Rockingham made not q solitary pre-
sentiment at its late session.-The trial OF Mrs.
Kisling for arson was progressing before the Cir
cult Court last week. The circumstances of the
case are peculiarly interesting. The main evil
dence in support of the charge was that of lit,
tie girl some - or 13 years old, who testified
that Mrs. Kisng compelled her to burn the
barn. Mrs. K. is in feeble health, and was at
tended by her husband, who sat by her side du-
ring the progress OF the inyestlgatlon. The
counsel for the accused were Messrs' Bryan and
Woodson, of Harrisonburg, and Col. Baldwin, of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20

Hon. JOHN BELL.-Tbis distinguished states
man, we learn from the Nashville Patriot, at
tended the convention in that city on Friday
week as spectator, and at night, in response
to the demands of his friends, made brief. but
pointed and effective speech. He portrayed lu-
cidy the mischievous tendencies OF the policy of
the Democratic party, and SAID much to stimu-
late the Wings and Americans of Tennessee in
their efforts to resist the Democracy in the pres
ent canvass successfully. He announced, too,
that it is his intention to participate in the con-
test, whenever and wherever it may be deemed
necessary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20

One of the Central Railroad freight cars was
broken open at Waynesborough, on Saturday
night last, and several boxes of goods broken
open and rifed. The goods belonged to mer-
chant of Greenbrier, named Snyder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
Soda Wafer.

This delightful beverage may now be found
at the Drug Stores of Messrs Laird d LlnK, ana
DR.. II. S. Eicheberger & Bro. Better Soda wa
ter is not made anywhere than is manufactured
by these gentlemen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
Pnhiic Speaking.
Announcement.

Weare authorized to announce Hon. JOHN LETCH-
Err candidate for reelection to the Congress OF the
IT, States for the district composed of the counties OF
Augusta, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Har-
DIV Pendleton and Highland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
sat,la Hin SattIe Hin.

The accounts of the late firm of j. A. Il 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 o
long polep'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
10 Kusinass lIen.

The Spectator" is now emphatically the paper for
business men and advertisers The union of the lists
of the two papers gives it circulation unrivaled
BY any paper in the interior of Virginia. See terms
SEES be strictly adhered TO- except when the cash is
paid, when liberal discount viii be made. All char
yes for advertising and job work due when the work is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
To Pnsirnasfers.

Postmasters are requested to inform us promptly
any of the subscribers to this paper refuse to take
from the office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
GROOne Children, 3,

The Boone Children gave an exhibition at u
lion Hall, in this place, on Saturday night last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20

various societies which held their Anniversaries
in New York last week:
Total Rec. Total Erp.
American Tract Society, 1920 $3.50 S41s, SO
Presbyter'n Board Foreign Mis-
sions, :........ 2O5,7ssoO 21s,52o.17
American Board Foreign Mis-
sons, fiscal year, ending Au-
gust /, 1885,. $50: ao7,s1s.Oo a2s,Ooo.4s
American Baptist Home Mis-
sionary Society. ........... A,5O70O S6,lSS. 90
American Anti-Slavery Society 3S,l6260 33,970,l2
New York State Colonization
Society Gncluding Educa-
tional Fund, ).,........... 36,9l340 S5,699.o5
American and Foreign Chris
tian Union, .......... 76,29693 72172.G5
New York Bible Society,". 2l,755A 2l,755.l4
American and Foreign Bible
Society,". 45.C0n0o 100000
Female Magdalen Society,". 3,33473 3340.73
Female Guardian Society,". 30,35392 45,s39.93
n York Sunday School Union, 15,53s.30 15,573.9O
American Abolition Society,". 6,6l451 59S5.39
Seamen's Friend Society,". 27,52O.95 29,S4l.76
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20

RECEIPTS AND ExPENDITUREs.-Th following
table shows the receipts and expenditures of the
various societies which held their Anniversaries
in New York last week:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20

vile papers say that provender has become so
scare in that region that people were cutting
their trees for the cattle to eat the buds. The
greatest want existed among the poorer classes.
The Circuit court sitting at Jacksonborough
was obliged to adjourn, being unable to procure
feed for the horses of the Judge and the lawyers.
The Rogersville Tenn..) Times says that a
great number OF people north of Clinch Noun
tain in that county are actually starving. It's said
that there is no corn or wheat in all that coun-
try. We also learn that poor woman and her
four children starved to death last week. They
had been living on wheat bran for some time.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-06-25
or the Journal.
Wood County Teachers, Assoeintion.


The members OF the Association met according TO
adjournment at the school house 10 Bowling Green,
on Saturday juno 10Th at 10 o clock A. NJ.
Meeting called to order by the President. who made
some very appropriate remarks to teachers
Mr.. W. II. Gorrill appointed Secretary pro
TEN.
The minutes of the last meeting read and corrected
by inserting the name of Mr. Gso Williams read an
Essay, which had been omitted.
The President and others made some interesting re-
marks upon suppressiig whispering in school.
The meeting adjourned to meet at IL o'clock p NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Met agreeable to adjournment. Meeting opened with
Prayer by Mr. }. j. Parsons On motion the commit
procure speakers were continued. Mr.. L. Elliot
then read Essay to the association on the art Of
teaching. Rev. Mr.. j. o. shannon an address on the
Object of Education: also, Mr.. Geo. Williams read an
Essay the same subject. Miss VI. Z. Carr read an
Essays subject the best mode of teaching the Alpha
bet; and, Mr.. W If, Gorrill, an Essay the same
After which the President made some remarks upon
the las. essays.
The Committee Programmes, for the next meet
ing presented the following
l. Opening Exercse-Prayer.
2. Business of the House.
8. Report of Committees.
4. cton upon the
.. Addresses upon different subjects.
6. Reading Essays.
I. Closing Address by the President.
8. Adjournment
The following appointments were made,
MIR. L. W. henderson to write an Essay teaching
Arithmetic.
Mr.. Elliot, on English Grammar.
Messrs. D. Cargo. W. IL. Gorrill and Miss L. l.
Bassett, on Ortbography.
DR.. J. B. Smith, on Hygiene in School.
DR.. J. G. Rogers and air. WE. Hsnnon Phre-
nology
Mr.. J. j. Parsons to explain the best mode Of teach
ing written fractions
ies,rs. j. G. Curtis and ]. J. Evans, on teaching
Geography.
Miss Carr, on Education.
Rev. Mr. j .. shannon. Mr.. Geo. Williams and
Misses NJ E. Carr and L. Eaton, Oil subject OF thei
own choice.
bir. ID. Donaldson teaching Grammar.
Mr., A p. Donaldson, ON Natural Philosophy.
MIR. d. Cargo was appointed Corresponding Secre-
tar, anu directed address circular to all the teach
of this County, requesting their attendance at
next meeting.
| MIR. L. a. higgins, Editor the PerysJurg Journa
was elected honorary Member oi this Association.
Voted, That tic proceedings ol this meeting be sen
TO the PsrrySjurg JoUTgGi, for publication.
| Noted, 10 aoJourn TO meet at Gilead the thir
Saturday in September, 1851, at ~ O'Clock A. NJ.
| d. A. AVEhT,
| W. Ii. GoRRILL, Secy. pro TEN. Presiden
| Eo"naa Grcen, ood Connty. o., June q, 81.
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Zs- Dr.. Hamilton has evidently been at work
in the east, as we observe boxes Of medicines,
perfumeries, SSe., daily arriving at the Drug
Store. They have greo; msny new and nice
things that will nstonish and please tho people
of this curious oge, who are always expecting
something new aud are never willing TO trust
anything that has been tried Men aud woman
will no longer comb their heads il they can get
nothing better than horn comb, consequently,
guttn-percha, that pliable material which an
swers so many purposes, is now made into
combs, and Peck & Hamilton have them. We
have not combad our head for iong time,
but we think Of undertaking ii again Us soon as
we can raise the winl' and get gutta- percha
comb, as they arc warranted not to pun the hair
unless il needs pulling
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DITCI4 NOTIcT.

ITO lIen-y Warunr Gidsrn 81. }nrbnnk, VIM. r.
l. MANY, = Gnoirich John Shriuer. aud the heirs
Of George Swag or h, uftie following lands,
10 wit: The 4 pna the 5. e. ofths :. W Of see.
p, and the s. T.. IA o section u and the :. w. Ia
AMI W l-2 OF The ; Il. Ia Of section 22. and the W.
- of the n. w, "a and the w - S. W. IA section
n aud the W.l-2 and T.. - ofthe y. T.. Ia aud the
N Z, IL oftao n. F.. IL Of section 80. township 4.
range II, Wood county, Ohio; you hereby notified
tha tho trustees OF Lake township, Wood county. Ohio
viii meet at James McLargu'' on saturday. August
lat. 81 for viewing beating and spporioning ditch
course, follows: Commencing at the W. Ia
post Of sccior 81 THENCE running north parallel with
the cnunty road teween sections p 25 SO and 80 until
il strikes the y. fsectirn o. said
ditch be 10 feet from the center OF
said rad west. henco in north eastery direction until
il ntrrscct the west branch Of east Crane Creek there
terminate; and also branch ditch or water course
commencing 30 rod east OF the line Of section 2S.
and feet south Ofth s, " of the s. f. Ia of
the S. ". Ia of sectloh %, thence running parallel
east, with ths scconne hetween sections % and 50
until il intersects the main irh At said county road
$SiIs $5SS- S5SE sSsHl5s shsis5., Sias.s,s r.''ops
JuDe n ICJT--t.ybN
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-06-25
school Examinrrs, Notice.

The board will hold their next regular session for
the examination of Teachers, at New Rochester, on
the first Tuesday in July,
In addition to the usna course, all Teachers will
hereafter be examined in American History
No applicant will be examined who is not present
punctually at 10 o'clock AM
J. w. WOODBURY., Clerk
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-06-25

HS~ Prot Spencer ectuysd in our Cour, House
on Mondoy anil Tuesday evenings on he subject
of Mesmsrism. His guij,nces were large, bat
his success with madiums was rot complete
He lacks the force necessary 10 mesmeriza men.
and shonld confna his experiments to boys and
girls. Ills assertion that he can cure persons vi
the habi, of smoking, chewing nnI drinking,
Is nothing more nor less than the hattest spe-
cies of humbugg. .ry.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-06-25

.z2- We give anexract from sermon recently
delivered by President al Sais Lake city on the
subject of HelliuS.' Az this day we cSn
scarcely conceive 1n infatuation equal 10 tbai
which eppsars to have ,saeu complete posses
sion OF the entire Mormon community:
In recent discourse President Kimbdli said ::
'Iha rough OAK boxes III wh,ch The bodies Ut
Joseph ana Hymn We brought fIom Carthage
were mJda into Canes and othet articles.
have cane made from the plank OF Ons OF
thoss boX.s 50 has brother GrIgnsrd and gGesl
many Others, anl we piiEe them highly aud es-
teen them srea blessing. | went 20 carefully
preserve my cane, and waen arn done with il
acre | shall hand II iowa 10 my heir, with in
sfuctiOus 60 him to Ito th, samt. AAd the day
wIll coms WHEN there Will BE- mu,tiiIdts wno
viii be Healed and blesstd through the Inslru-
mentality of those canes, and me 'eVli cannot
overcome those who have thein, III consequ, nee
of their faith and cUnii!euce III The virtues cCu-
nccted wltb them. Often wien called upon IL
visit the. slrk, ami when nos IN I~si Jla ion 10
90, ! have blessed ny handkerchief and asked
Gcd 10 saneiily il sId fiji II with lIh, ainsscow-
81. and sent i. 10 h sick, and hJtfIS1 1cS't%iS
been healed Oy it; IN like manner have scnj
nv cane. Dr.. R,CiosJs~ssGd 10 lay his old
black cane on PERSONS mead, and thas person
has been healed through lis rnstrumsntohty by
the power 9t God. ! have known Joseph, hum
drcds OF times, send his handkerchief 10 tie sicA
and tdIy hsve been heated. There are person;
in ttis congregation who have been htH,ed by
| throwing my old Cloak On their beds
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LOCAL AND LITERARY.
Cash up--Imr mrorsant 10 Everybody.

Cash Up--1m p0rGnnt 20 Everybody.
Hereafter, advertisement viii be admitted into tile
JouRSAL until il is paid for ropt where there is
special agreement the contrary and in all the
person presenting an advertisement for insertion will
be held responsible for the same. We cannot pay
debts with accounts on rom. Dick. and Harry, otwhom
we know nothing. The cash system is better for all
parties and TOE shall adhere to it.
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O- Wehave neglected 10 notica the fact that
our esteemed friend, c. X Bennett, has pe..i,,
taken his post as conductor on Il. Southarn
Michigan Road. Mr. B. ia popular conduc-
tor, being both prudent in management snl
polite and atGnriyc TO passengers Tn South
ern Michigan Road IS a. well msnased as tny
road in the West, and while Sam brown stands
a, the helm, its reputation will b. Sustained
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-06-25

OS- We have seen a gentleman who las
been travelling in the eastern part oi our county,
who informs us tlat h saw fourteen Virginia
negroes. all in gag, on lh,ir road to Cansda
The U. c. L. appears TO be doinga fne busi
ness.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Guandian's Sale,
Ebenezer NJ. Fowler, Guardian vs. Peter y. Fowler,

EBenezer NJ. Fowler Guardian vs.. Peter y. Fowler.
Ct al.
an the 30th day Of July, 1857 between the hours of
~ and o'clock r. NJ, at the door of the Court
house, in the town of Perrysburg, Wood county, Ohio
will be sold TO the highest bidder the following real
estate the property of Peter Fowler ct al The undi
vided bali OF the north hwes quarter, section 49,
north, range II east Wood county Ohio appraised
s.. Terms Of sale-one- third In hand one-third in
three months, and onethrd in six months, with inter-
est secured by Mortgage said premises
EBENEZER NJ. FOWLER,
Guardian of Peter a. Fowler ct al
June 25 1S57--7w5s2E3