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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11

NARROW ESCAPE OF Mr.. BUoHAYAN.-When
Mr.. Buchanan went to Washington, he put up
ut the National House where j. Clancy Jones,
John L. Dawson and others were stopping. 1t
appears that this hotel has been terribly intest-
ed with rats of late, and one Of the boarders-as
the story goes-conceived the idea that they
ought to be disposed of effectually before the
day of Inauguration. Accordingly, 10 procured
extra large doses of arsenic which he disposed
of in the most tempting manner about the house.
The rats ate the poison. 1t is well known that
when rats partake Of arsenic they put directly
for water. There is q large tank of water IN the
upper part of the hotel referred to- and into this
the host of rats plunged, drank, bursted and died.
From this tank the house is supplied with water
for drinking and cooking purposes.
Twenty or thirty Of the guests were suddenly
and some of them severely affected, from the
use of water thus impregnated with poison. Mr..
Buchanan left suddenly for Whealland, where
he arrived suffering severely from diairhea. He
was, however loss severely affected than the
Others, and in short time recovered sufficiently
to receive visiters-but the fatigue incident to
entertaining two or three hundred persons, made
it absolutely necessary for him to husband his
strength, by refusing to see any but his most init
mate personal friends--a rule which was rigid
" observed up to the hour of his departure this
Observation-Disclosures (Pa.) Express.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
Alabama's Portion.

1t appears that all the Southern states are not
DISPOSED to follow the example of Virginia in re-
gard to the public lands. Alabama, as thor
ouehly Democratic as Virginia, has asserted her
rights, and they have been conceded by Con-
gress. The proceedings on the last three days,
as reported, are so confused that we are not pos
tive about the matter, but it seems that 2o0,oo
acres of land were granted to Alabama Tor haii-
road purposes We observe that on Tuesday,
the I'd inst, the Minnesota Railroad bill being
under consideration in the House, Mr.. Seward,
of Georgia, Democrat, moved to amend the
bill so as to extend its benefits to the State OF
Alabama The amendment was agreed to and
the bill passed Next we find that the Senate,
on the 3d. "agreed to the House amendment to
the Minnesota land bill, giving two hundred
thousand acres of land to Alabama" And last
~, in the House, on the Sd, OH motion of Mr..
Houston, of Alabama, Democrat, the Senate
bill granting public lands to Alabama, was re-
ported, read and passed.
Now, we should like to know if it is Demo
cratic for Alabama to demand aud receive a
portion of the public lands? Is there one kind
of Democracy in Alabama and another in Vir-
einia? Ii not why cannot Virginia also receive
some benefit from the common DOMAINE And,
why were our Representatives less
attentive to our nights and interests than the
Alabama Congressman were to the rights and
& +l,o;r copcttuantc2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
Rafnrms in Congress.

The proceedings of both houses OF Congress,
and particularly of the lower house, were con-
Quoted with so much confusion and disorder du-
ring the last three days of the session just closed
that they were almost unintelligible to the re-
porters, and of course the public are unintormed
to q great extent rs TO what was done and what
left undone. 1t is even alledge that the mem
bers themselves voted at random, and that largo
sums of money were appropriated, nobody but
those immediately interested knowing for what
purpose. That this is crying evil does not adj
init of question; aud any plan tending to Sc
cure more industry and attention to business on
the part of members OF Congress, earlier in the
session, will 90 far to remedy it. According to
the present arrangement and mode of proceeding
the members do not repair TO their seats chiefly
certainly not exclusively-for the purpose of
tranSacting the public business. Each one is
provided with q comfortable armed and cush-
toned chair; before him is a desk full of paper,
pens, &C.; and while another member is speak
ing to Buncombe, he sits at his ease writing let
tiers. Thus those interninable political ha-
rangues are tolerated, and day after day is squan
dered. As a necessary consequence, important
business is neglected and left to be attended to
in the last week of the session, when it is dis
posed of in the manner described.
1t seems to us that the first step to be taken
in the way of reform is the removal of every
desk from the two halls This being done there
will be more work and fewer windy speeches at
the daily sessions.
But another reform is equally as much re-
quired The Thanking privilege should be abol-
ished without unnecessary delay. 1t leads to
more waste of time and money than any other
single cause. Instead OF attending to the public
business, members of Congress are encouraged
to do their electoneering in Washington, where
they can have their speeches reported and pub
lished at the expense of the United States and
then circulated free through the mails. And
time and money are not only spent in this way,
but by the immense amount of matter thrown
into the mails the Post Office Department is
made dead weight upon the Government
Let these reforms be carried into execution
and we do not doubt that the legitimate business
OF Congress will be transacted more expeditions
ly and more judciously than it has ever been
heretofore, at least during late years.
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Far The lGnpctnfnr

Nessrs. Editors AS the time is rapidly APP
preaching when the people of the County will
be called upon to select suitable persons to re-
present them in the next General Assembly OF
Virginia, we beg leave, through the medium OF
your columns, to call public attention to man
whom we think eminently qualified to fill seat
in the next House of Delegates. Combining as
he does high degree Of intellectual culture, and
energy of character, with great moral worth and
the experience of former term of service in
the same station, he is just the man to represent
the true interests of Augusta county. We allude
TO Major James Walker, and express the hope,
that he may be willing to comply with the
wishes of his fellow citizens in this respect, and
that considerations of private character may
not influence him to decline being candidate.
MANY CITIZENS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
Ear tie .Snectntnl

A ball came off at Monterey on the night of
the 23d ultimo. Quite a large number of gentle
men and ladies were in attendance. The fair
daughters OF Highland, on that OCCASION present
ed an array Of beauty and taste that is seldom
surpassed by Metropolitan assembly. This was
green spot in the dull and dreary monotony OF
an almost Siberian winter. Gaity and mirth
ruled the hour. The pleasures Of the dance and
the eloquence of the music, so beguiled the 9th
erwise tedious hours that the happy participants
could scarcely conceive what "od father time
WAS about when he began to remove the sable
drapery Of night from Old mother eqrth and in,
troduce the grey hours of morning. All felt that
it was good to turn aside for while from the
dull corrodiag cares of every day life and spend
q few hours in joyous recreation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
The Presidents Address.

W. ppblish elsewhere in this paper the lnau-
orro, Address of President Buchanan. As
literary production the address is not remark
able for its elegance but the general tone Is pat
r;otic and the sentiments in the main unexcep-
tionable.
II viii he observed that Mr.. Buchanan de-
elares himself opposed to the doctrine OF squat
ter Sovereignty, in unequivocai language lheFe
"a q striking contrast between this portion OF the
Address and his letter accepting the nomination
of the Cincinnati Convention. In the letter the
doctrine seemed to he plainly ayowed. Ills
views he SAYS have always been those now an
poupeed. and hence some unchartable folks
might indulge the suspicion that the letter was
Intentionally ambiguous. At any rate his North
eru friends, who almost to a man supported HIM
under the impression that he, like themselves,
held to squatter sovereignty, VIII have an ac-
count to settle with him. Gen. Cass, his chief
confidential adviser, must feel rather cut at tins
emphatic reputation of the doctrine OF which
he is the author and champion.
Upon the subject OF the Tariff there is nothing
in the Address which all will not assent to. 1t
Is universally admitted that no more revenue
ehould be collected than an economical admins
eration of the government requires. But what
we shall do with the surplus already IN the Urea
sury. is not fully shown. The enlargement Oh
the NAVY is recommended, but this is only one
of the national objects" indefinitely alluded TO-
In regard to the Public Lands, Mr.. Buchanan
is in favor of preserving them for actual settlers
Whether ne would agree to distribution OF the
proceeds does not appear. Possibly his speech
in favor of distribution, delivered in 1887, may
throw some light upon the question. He then
far outstripped Henry Clay in his advocacy o
the measure Complaining of the fluctuations
in the amount of revenue, he said Now, SIR
a distribution of the proceeds of the public lands
among the States woald remedy all these evils
and correct all these anomalies of our SYSTEM
1t would draw of from the General Government
this eccentric source of revenue and distribute
it among the States We should then be let
where the Constitution intended to place us
The Government would then be administered OF
its original principles"
The most marked feature of the Address, how
ever, is the porton urging the construction OF
great highway to the Pacific. During the ad
ADMINISTRATION of Mr.. Fillmore, Mr.. Stuart, thel
Secretary of the Interior, reported in favor OF thu
same scheme, and was fiercely assailed by TIT
Southern Democratic press. A copy OF the Rich
,oond ENQUIRER of that date would be interest
ing at this time. The Enquirer, it is true, now ex
cepts to Mr. Buchanan's position, but with bateC
breath and gentle tones.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
Err the Snectator.
To Knfn KareleSS,

I 20 heart and hand with you, dear Kate, in
your suggestions towards reform and l shall
Willingly put my shoulder (Which by the way
is pretty broad one) to the wheel beside nellie
Chat curious name of hers, can't spell it and
in spite of Will Wolfe and the rest of man
kind we will invest ourselves with awful rule
and right supremacy. We eagles will not be
"mewed" while such sixties and Buzzards" as
Will Wolfe ''prey at liberty" HAS any body
KITTY SPRIGuTLY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
THE MARKETS.
STANTON MARKETS.
-ACKsoN,s RIVER HOTEL & FARM

81 FOR SALE-ln pun snance Of two deeds OF trust
Oone executed to me by Samuel VI. Woodward, and
the other by Joseph \. and VIM. Z. Woodward WILL
on 7uesay, april It'll, 1897, on the premises proceed
to SELL public auction the above mentioned valuable
HOTEL K FARM. The Farm contains about go Acres
of excellent land, at least 100 of which is the
richest Riger Bottom, and is situated the Turnpike
leading from the Warm to the White Sulphur Springs,
about fourteen miles West OF the former and twenty
seven East Of the latter, aud within - ii miles OF
the terminus of the Virginia Central Railroad.
Upon the Farm there is large and commodious
HOTEL containing twenty or twenty-five comfortable
rooms an excellent Kitchen, two fine Stables barn,
Corn-crib, and other necessary ouhouses. Inc s'ahd
is an excellent one for Hotel, having everything ne
cessary to make pleasant summer resort ana Is al
eligible point for Store .ho,
An undivided half of said Farm Is subject 10 'ne con-
tingu at dowernierest Of the wife OF SAID oahi oou
ward. aud will be Sold subject TO her interest, sepa
rate and auart from the other hail.
| TERNS':-One-fourih of the purchase money IN
hand and The balance in one, two, and three years
purchaser giving bonds and approved security, ana
the title reserved until all is pad. -,
Persons desiring any further information Will ad'
dreSs iiie a. WM S. II. BAYLOR, Trustee.
March il, 1887 -
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~ No., I HR ANnTRITRG X co
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
The Ediuburg Review,

Contents of January number: I. FhlIip II.
and his Times Prescott and Motley, 2 Human
Longevity, 8. Convocation, /. Ferguson Hand
book of Architecture, 5. Macaulay'S history OF
England, 6. Rights and Liabilities OF husband
and Wife, Z. French Society under the Dlrec-
tory, s. Scottish Lawyers and English Critics, 9.
Parliamentary Committees and Railway Lesis-
lation, TO- India, Persia and Afghanistan. Re-
published by L. Scott & Co., New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
A New PAPER,

1t will be seen by reference to the Prospectus
published in our advertising columns that r. A.
Pryor, Esq, late of the Richmond Enquirer, pro-
poses to publish in Richmond daily and semi
weekly paper to be called Tile South. Mr.. P's.
well known ability as a political writer will no
doubt secure for his Journal large number of
readers and subscribers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
MARRIED.,

On the oath ult, by Rev. j. A. Cornelison, Mr. JACOB
T. Tool. of Metamora, ILL.,, to Miss SARAH Ans c.
SwArsLEY, lately of Augusta county, Va.
In St. Louis, No., on the 22d of December, by the
Rev. j. T. Prescott Mr. JAS NJ. HUFF, formerly of Au-
gusta county, to Miss BETTE C. MCMAHON, OF Saline
county, No.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
ADVERTISEMENT.

Passing Counterfeit Noney.-No law in A
merica is more strictly enforced than that against
passing counterfeit money, yet, some otherwise
respectable dealers sell worthless counterteits OF
Perry Davis excellent Pain Killer, thus impos-
ing upon the afflicted. March 4.-2ws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11

The remains of DIR. Kane arrived at Louisville
last Friday and were received by large process
of Mosons, in regaia. frenen and citizens: ihe
procession marched through all the principal
streets and attended the remains to the steamer
Telegraph which left for Cincinnati at noon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
rAnrrnr1sr,,rNr /

Orygenated Bittcrs, cure for Dyspepsia :
The proprietors do not claim that this medicine
is nfallible, but refer TO certificates o! gentlemen
well known to the public for abundant proof that
they have been remarkably successful.
March lit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
Lecture.

We are pleased to learn that Prof. Bledsoe. OF
the University of Virginia, will deliver lecture
at Union Hall, in this place, on Friday next
The distinguished reputation of this gentleman
will doubtless attract large audience,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
DIED.,

In Middebrook, on the 9Th inst, from the explosion
of gum Mr. JOHN ARGENBGIcnr, aged about IL years.
On the 9Th inst, at the residence of Mr. Adam
Hawpe, near Greenville, Miss JULIA A. SPE. Obitu.
AIRY next week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11

TIE New TAn1rr.-The bill for the general
reduction of the duty on imports passed both
Houses OF Congress, and having been signed by
the President, its provisions will go into effect
upon the lst day Of next July. The bill is a
between the Senate and the House
plan. 1t places raw materials, chemicals and
dye.stuifs upon the free list and reduces general
" the other schedules. Wool, of the value of 90
cents per pound and under is free.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11

The arrearoges due Gen Scott, for which pro.
vision has been made by Congress, will amount
to about thrty-two thousand four hundred dol
lars, and his annual pay and emoluments will
hereafter be fifteen thousand dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
Killed.

An irishman was killed by blast at the Blue
Ridge Tunnel on Thursday last. His remains
were brought to Stauatoa on Friday for inter-
luent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11
Announcement.

Weare authorized TO announce Hon. JOHN LEiCh-
Err candidate for reelection to the congress VI 'u
+ States for the district composed OF the counties Oh
Aucusta. Rockbrdge, Rockingham, Shenandoah har-
dy Pendleton and Highland
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11

s3Ye Several communications intended for
this paper are necessarily postponed till next
week,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-11

n KEGS Old Dominion Nails of all sizes and at low
al ast rates J. BRANDEBURG C0.
siaunton, Mar II, 1851
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-01
SUMMER RkTnKATs
NoNrGOMERY WHITE sD1.PnUs

lN1 SYRINGE.
This Watering Place will be oman far IN. rea.p-
ten OF visitors. on the 10th day Of Juas merit
" 10 situated on the Eastern slope Of aha Ailsxha
nies. IN MONTGOMERY county, Virsinia. seventy
eight miles from Lynchbars aod two hundred miles
. half miles Of the Virginia and Tennes,ee Rail.
road from which there 10 branch rai,roaa 20 the
door OF the kece option House
These Waters have been resort.s 70 for many
yesn bg the people OF the surreunains corntrv ana
since the Mace has been improved by ysry Il, gs
run b. ef visitors from many seaton. of th fIninn
INST OF whom can testify to their efficacy ia a mum
Der ofoiseases. :" AN"'
The improvments Of the first ord.r, IN. roo,n,
are iarse aud airy. and many of them Arranged WITH
patieu ar regard to the comfort and of
families. s'ee"o0 Vi
The Dining Room has been ENLARGED .i,,. Last ...
son, and will be under the IN sgement of Cu.eISs
q. THOMPSON, Esq.. of Richmond who.. a.naaits
as caterer Is unsur passed. S1F''S
To seekers of health or pleasure tb;. MAJ.
sents attractions seldom to be met with AZ rs,.r;
place snd second to none in the Union.
In ADDITION to the railroad facilities by which vi.
tors from sil sections of the country can he
to the door OF the Reception House, there viii he
daily ine OF supe'ior four horse coaches bv wav ~
the Ne ~ River White sulphur SPRING. and The al
eurated Salt Lake, to the Red salt 0r.snhr;.r
White sulphur, and Bveet Springs.
The byuchburg and Ahingdo Teiexrsph Conn.nv
have constructed brsnch of their line IN thess
sp ipgs and opened an Office In the Reception Hons.
Ample provision has been made for the comforts .
be accommodation Of one thousand persons and NO
effort will be spared to render their soourn
and agreeable.
ROBERT H. MosBY, Prest
Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-01
BY e. b. Cook 81 Co. Amer.

TUE OF MILLINERY, FANCy
- SOODS AND HOUSEHOLD AND x ,TCHEN
FL kNiTURE AT AUCTION-Ou TEiITRsnaV
I'd 'uiy, at 10 o'clock will SELL at the stora If
Mrs Cherleton, No 2i7 Main street The whole n
her Stock OF Nil inery and Fancy Goods embracins.
a AIRED assortment of well selected sessonabis
Goo dsi store Fixtures and Furniture su.h AZ Com
ters, show Cases, Glass Cases, Fables store stooI.
Oil Goth, Carpets, Looking Glasses, Hat Stands.
&C. tLt.
All til > Household and Kitchen Furniture e,nbrs
cling in part, Bedstea6s Feather Beds Mattrassea
Bed Cotl log Three Dozen Chairs some very little
used; Mahogany Tabies, Wa,hstands, Two Ward.
robes one very superior article; Chamber Carpets
arge qua 1tity OF Oil Cloth nearly new; Cabinets
Looking Gis sIes, Gas Fixtures &C., sc
Dining Room Furniture consulting of the usual va.
riety Of Tables Side bosrd, Safe. Refrigerator SC
The usual asso -tmen OF Kitchen Furniture amongst
which IS y superior Air. Tight COOKING Stove,
large size.
TIE above Gala is worthy the attention OF the pub
hc the Stock nd Furniture are ell in good ORD or
aals CONDUCTED by E. B. COOK CO.,
Je5O Aucts
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AuGYION MALKa.
- - >---rer's--,
BY Tay lor 6 william


CENTRAL AND DEsIRABLR BUILD.
~ ING LOTS FOR SALE Will be sold. on
FRIDAY, the 80 day of July, 1857, commencing at
O'Clock. . number OF rlsAsansiy located, unim.
proved Lots, . portion Of which are htusted on
the beautiful hill. east Of the residence Of Lewis
webb Esq, fronting on Leigh and lth and on lIth
between Leigh and n streets. together with others
on Abigail and 10th Streets, French Garden Hili q
short dstsnce North Of The beautiful cottage resi
denes Of VIM p. Ritchie, Esq.
Terms at sale, which will be scccr1 modstins
jy1 TAYLOR n WILLIAMS, Auats.
THE FARM kNOWN As "AssEN
L HALL" ON The WILLIAMSBURG ROAD,
FIVE MILES FROM RICE sOND, Az AUG.
TIoN.-on Monday 9Th day Of JAY at o'clock P.
upon the premises will be sold the above stated
Farm. owned BY Mr.. r. 8. 9sskins, and sdjoin-
ing the lands II Messrs Thomas French, Robert
Stsnard, &c. 1t contains 1856! acres IS Of which
are cleared and hive been much improved; thu ba
lance 10 well wooded IL has q good dwelling with
rooms. barn. stables, ard the usual outhousss
This farm, with some improvement, may be made
verg valuable The wood alone win pay g large
proportion OF the purchase money.
The purchaser will be allowed the privilege of
seeding acrop OF wheat in tie fall, and possession
will be given lst January next
-, TEkms-one fourth cash; the balsnce at 6, IL and
10 months with Interest and secured BY trust ed
Js ~ ids TAYLOR e. WILLIAMS Anrts
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HYGEIA HOTEL
IL OLD POINT COMFORT, VIRGINIA.
This renowned SUMMER REaORF mill BE- >,

IL OLD POINT COMFORT, VIRGINIA
This renowned SUMNER RESORT will be re-.
opened on the FIRST OF JUNE.
There is no watering place 10 toe land prese n TIM
more varied and tempting attractions than this.
In bread view Of Hampton Roads and the Chssa-
pesse Bay II is famed by the slant breeze.
lts location at the site of the FIRST military post
in the country.
The luxurious salt water bath and all the Injuries
of the salt. Water rel lons are at its doors
The finest ball room IN America 8 spacious and
most . essant Billiard Saloon Pisto Galleries, de-
lishfl beach and country sunts the best facilities
for fishing, and good reading room are among the
attractions
Music is discourssd not only by the band appurte-
pant to the establishment, but the Band of the
"a Regiment of u g. Artillery. said to be the best in
the army.
And for health it il not surpassed By the most ae-
cluded mountain retreat The various army geons
OF the post, and all the physicians resident in the
vicinity have certified that 'they have never known
case Of ngue and fever, bilious fever to originate
at Old Point Comfort and that it IT, throughout the
year az healthy locslity any the face of the
earth See their certificates ia the Farmer and ce
Bows Review
A lot Of the very best BRANDIEs, direct from the
London dooks-a special importation of the messrs
burruss OF Norolkwl be found IN this cellar of the
Hotel, and the best LIQUORS of all kinds to be had
in the country. | shall tolerate nothing in feror in
any department., resolved, as am, to make the Hy.
sslaths very first establishment of the kind in the
Union
my H-d6w JOS. SEGAR, Proprietor.