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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26

CoyFusIoN OF TIME.-The New Orleans Pics
yune hints al the dillculty In the Intelligent
Transmission of messages by the submarine tele
graph in consequence of the difference in time
lsome FIVE hours between LONDON and y. York
For instance, how odd it will be to have q mes
sage to the following effect:
'LoNDoN, Tuesday, October 20, o'clock, T
M-The Emperor was shot few moments ago
while going home from the Italian Opera House
whittier he had gone to hear Verdls new oP
ere.'
An extra would, of course, be issued at eight
o'clock In the evening, worded probably to the
following effect:
Louis Napoleon was shotat tomorrow morn d
ing at one o'clock, while going from the Italian
Opera House. No further particulars.
RICHMOND FLOUR INspEoTIoNs.--3Ihe follow
ing remarks precede quotation OF the Flch-
mond. Va, markets =
We did not know until recently that lhe noul
INSPECTORS varied their standard every year ac'
cordiDg to the average quality OF the wheat crop
This variation, of course, renders the Inspection
statistics vaueless, so far as they may nave been
considered an Indication by comparison q ine
ouality of respective crops. The standard THIS u
1ear has been heightened in consequence OF the
General excellence Of the yield, so that the same
onality of the -four which was branded Extra
last wear, will narrowly, if at all, escape the
"SuperRne" Ia grade lower impress 'nis SeaSoi'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26

NOTICE.-The subscriber having determined to
~ retire from the Clock business, would most res
pecty his sincere thanks to the citizens of Au
gusa for the liberal patronage extended to him IN the
Clock business. His place Will hereafter be succeeded
by HENRY w. BAGLEY, who has for several years been
engaged in this business, and whom ne can confident
ly recommend as thorough and practical workman,
ably qualified TO do business in successful and salts
factory manner He will commence with the subscri-
bers who have not been called this year about the
last of August. Persons DESTROYS Of having Good
Time will do well to continue their subscriptions to
Mr. Bagley in his business, will please give notice to
the subscribers residing in their immediate vicinity.
August 26, 1857 5. w. GREENE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26

dsen REWARD Ran away from the subscriber,
stCU near Staunton, Va, On the 18th inst. my Ne
g, boy BURR Hes, srppose 81 or % years OF age,
about feet or inches high; his color is black; he
away white drab wool hat and striped hickory
shirt, No other clothing recoected. will give the
abcye reward if taken out of the county Of Augusta
secured in Jail delivered to Inc at my house.
GEORGE P0AGE.
Stanton Va Aug o. ls51-tf
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WI. ". GWATHNEH. q. y. NV ATHNEf.
w. & q. GWATHMEY,
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA.,


r LIBERAL Cash advances made on Consignments-
IL Office on 18th Street, opposite Shockos Ware
house.
COL P. A. WOODS, of Charlottesville, Va, is now
associated with US in our business. The business will
be conducted as heretofore, under the style of w.
G. GwATHMEY. w. G.. GWATHMEY.
Richmond August 20. 1851
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26

NEW BOOK Gid Churches, Ministers AID
IN Families Of Virginia, by Bishop Meade, just re-
ceived and for sale by kQBT. CONAN.
Stanton, Aug. 20, 1857,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26
PEEL & STEVENS,
w n OLE SALE UGQIS rs,
80 King ST., ALEXANDRIA, VA,

A RE now receiving their Fall spply OF DRUGS MED-
N IcYEs PAINTS, 0Ls, VAsSIsHEs, &C.. to which
they call the particular attention Of Country Mer.
chants With the stock they keep, and great desire
to Virginia trade, they confident that deal
ers will save money by purchasing Of hem instead of
paying freight and commission on goods from the
North. Give theE, e trial and see for yourselves.
Alexandria, August 26, 1857.
g EE HERE!-I have other arran gements re-
- quiring my constant attention and am therefore,
anxious and determined to dispose Of nv GOODS, and
rent out my Store House and Dwelling House attached
solvent coaaly where good merchant cannot fail to
make money. II il located at the White Sulphur
Pump, on the main road, equdistan from Mt. Sidney
and ut. Meridian.
Address me at Mt. Meridian, or enquire Of N. K.
Trout. IL Il. KERSH.
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1t is unnecessary for the undersigned to say anything
fav orably known. For himself, he would refer the
public TO the farmers of Albemarle and citizens OF
Charlottesville =. A. WOODS.
Aupust Of 1S57-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26

WANTED-By young man, situation in
w wholesale or retail establishment of any kind
as Book keeper Or Salesman Has had several years
experience in the mercantile business and is good
Clerk aud competent Book keeper. Can furnish good
testimonials as TO character and qualification. Salary
small first year. For further particulars address
J. d. NJ,
Care of Thos. r. Hawkins, Mallory Ford,
Aug. 90, iS51-lm Orange county, We,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26

An ILLINOIS FARM-Wbat will those persons
who have been accustomed to consider five hum
dred acres q large farm, think OF the following I
The editor of the spirit of the Agricultural
Press'has recentlybeen on a visit to the farm OF
NJ. L. Sullivant Esq, in the Southeastern part OF
Champaign county, Illinois. The farm contains
over t,centy thousand acres, and although only
about seven thousand acres are yet under Gull
tivation, employs over one hundred men!-
Three thousand acres are planted in corn, and
the editor estimates that the farm will produce
at least $4,000 bushels of wheat this year, be-
sides large quantities of barley, oats, flax, &c.
Mr.. Sullivant employs five different reapers this
season, and threshes Immediately after cutting,
employing a steam engine as his power in the
latter operation. A backsmiths shop is loca-
ted on the farm, and employed continually in
repairing farm implements; school is kept up
for the education of the children Of the work
men, One hundred and twenty-five yoke OF
oxen, and fifty horses are employed. 1t must
be acknowledged that this is something of a
farm, and that Mr.. Sullivant possesses much ex-
ecutive ability to successfully manage such
stupendous concern; yet we are informed that
everything moves on as regular as the click
of q chronometer. This is but one of the many
large farms which now grace the broad praries
of that and adjoining counties, none OF which are
so large as this, but large enough to excite the
wonder and admiration of outsiders who know
nothing of the magnificent West.
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THE FAR-FAMED AND POPULAR
Maryland Lotteries, for Septr, 1857
K. FRANCE & CO., Managers.

ID SOLIDATED LOTTERY OF MD, Class l.. to
be drawn Saturday, September, 2Gh, in Baltimore,
Maryland.
~ Drawings conducted under the superintendent
Of the State Lottery Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26

DUBLIC SALE.-0n Frltay, the llM day Of
J. Sepsem{er next, will sell at public SALE At my
residence, near Hangers MILL the following property
viz: 9 HORSES, CATTLE, [soGe Mich Cows HOGS
and SHEEP. Terms made known on day OF sale,
Aug. 26, .857--3t* GEO. SHERMAN.
ArOTICE.--0u accounts age drawn OF aud ready
u for settlement. Those indebted 10 us, either by
note account vii! confer particular favor by paving
up, j. BkANDhhoho ".
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A DAGUERRoTYpE.-The Richmond Enquirer
"a i Al IL IL.

A DAGUERROTYPE.-lne Richmond enquirer
replies with spirit and effect to the Charleston
Mercury, and in reference to remark of the
latter paper, concerning "certan Virginia poll
tcians, who amid the general detection of the
Virginia Democracy have stood firm and nnse-
duced by the temptations of federal honors, y re-
forts by telling the Mercury that tit will name
this clique, "that they will turn ont to be the
hungriest aud most eager hunters after federal
houors in the State 1t guarantees that lthe
Mercury's pets are politicians who have sought
federal honors as keenly as any of their fallen
brethren, and who look upon Washington ss the
Mecca where all their hopes GENRE And, adds
the Enquirer, "the greediest Office hunting cor
morants in this State-the sharpest aud hungri-
est political pixies who have been always eager
and ready to snap up federal offices, great and
small, have been the very politicians whose vo-
cferous protestations of affection for the cotton
States the Mercury so loudly applauds. When
there have been spoiis to distribute, the gross
est feeders and most guttouous of our party
have been the very men who are constantly as
sailing their political brethren with selling the
South for mess of federal pottage."
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Staunton, Aug 90. 1875
COME UP AND sEHYhE.--PersOns indebt,,
" ed to the late concerns of j. G. Laird and Lalrc
Link are hereby notified that unless they settle be-
fore the 18th Of September their accounts wlil be plac'
ed In the hands of officers FOR collection. The purpose
Of The subscriber to leave the county by that time rem
ders this course matter of necessity.
Aug. 70, lS57-3t ,. u. LAIRD.
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From Europe.


The steamer Arabia arrived at New York on
the 10th with Liverpool dates to Saturday, the
9th inst. In the British House of Lords, Lord
Campbell presented petition from the Queen
and Prince of Dude, residing IN England, ex-
messing regret at the revolt IN India, and that
suspicion should attach TO their relative, the
ny. King Also stating that the petitioners had
assurances from the King of his entire inno-
cenoe of all completely in the outbreak, end pray
inc that the charge against him might be an
nnrnced. so that he might establish his inno-
canoe Objections being raised the paper was
withdrawn.
petition that Parliament increase the rein
forcenents for India was receiving numerous
Signatures at Liverpool.
The Emperor and Empress of France have ar
rived at Osborne on their visit to Queen Veto
ria.
Belief in the fall of Delhi had become almost
universal.
The trouble between England and Naples III
consequence of an unauthorized search OF an
English steamer by Neapolitan officials remains
unsettled. 1t is said that England has reinon-
strated without eliciting reply.
The Spanish Government is actively engaged
in military preparations and the effective strength
of the army will soon number 10000 men. 1t
is rumored also that the Royal Guard dismem-
bered under the Regency of Esparrato will soon
be re-established.
The COMET APPRoAoHING.-Ihe comet seen
at Berlin on the 22d June, by Klnkertne, and
recognized at Paris on the Oath of the same
month. has been observed with sufficient min
uteness to trace its orbit. From the observa-
tons of Messrs. Viarceau and Lepsser. at the
Paris observatory it is ascertained to be far from
its parihelon; and that it will increase in bril-
lianoy as it approaches, until 1t can be seen by
the naked eve. It will, indeed, approach the
sun, at the same distance as the earth. IL Is
also ascertaned by its movements, the position
of its perheon aud inclination to its orbit, that
it is not the comet of Charles v, which, it was
calculated would return at some indefinite period
before 1860, and which was recently announced
for the 18th of June to annibiate the earth. In
regard to the query, lis this Grant body an old
acquaintance, returning in accordance with es-
tablished laws, which may be observed and cal
cuated; or is it a new comet, visiting US Tor the
first time?" 1t is impossible, at present, to an
swer these questions; astronomers must nave
time to calculate its orbit more closely, and to
compare its movements with those OF similar
yisiters observed heretofore. Two points, how
ever. are settled. 1t is not the comet OF Charles
v: and it can do us no harm, IN consequence OF
the remoteness of its orbit from the earth's. At
any rate, it will be sufficiently democratic to be
seen and enjoyed by all, and not confined to the
oristocracy of science.
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= REAT EXCITEMENT IN sTAUNTON

VI The citizens OF Stanton aud is vicinity are
particularly Invited to call the Gallery OF r. ].
RANKIN, and the various styles of Pictures made
at his rooms. Having obtained all the recent improve
ments in the arr pAauERRsorYfEs. MeLAlSorYpks AN
which can be enclosed to any part of the world with
out additional postage and last though least il the
MizzoeRArH PoRrgAlT, which can be lad from the
smallest size TO that of life size, Ladies and gentle
men would do well to call spa examine specimens at
the above Gallery before sitting for picture else
where.
Stennton Auo 1897
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26

nAGUERREAN ROOM FOR RENT
~ have for rent g daguerrean Room, % by so
feet, with akyight window, in corner building in
the most business part of the town also Store Room
on the lower floor This is first rate chance for
artist in that line to make money.
THOMAS C, 3URWELL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-26

TERRIBLE SUICIDE OF a YOU'VE WoMAN.-A
Philadelphia letter of the 10Th says:
4 thrill Of horror ran through the passengers
by the seven o'clock train from Germantown,
yesterday morning. at hearing from the conduc'
tor that in passing the Tioga station the train
had run down and instantly killed young girl,
who appeared to have purposely sought death
through this means. The spot where the occur
renee took place was abont two hundred feet a.
bove the plank road bridge which crosses the
track on the Germantown branch, some hundred
yards below the Tioga station. The unfortunate
girl was observed by the engineer walking upon
the track, just in advance of the engine. The
whistle was sounded loudly, but the girl kept
on her way until the engine was almost upon
her, when covering her eyes with her hand she
threw herself across the rail. A moment later
and the entire train passed over her body, sew
erng it in n,and tearing off the back part of
her head. She had been seen behaving in an
insane manner near the spot tor some hours pre-
ceding the terrible act which resulted in her
death, and of course verdict had to be render
ed in accordance with these facts. She proved
to be Miss Grace Annie Miller, from near Ger
mantown, and had been insane for some time.
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r IMITATION.-0 partnership will shortly ex.
we this day selling our entire stock
GOODS ut prime Cost, tor Cash only. Our stock is
large, and embraces some very desirable goods which
shall be sold without reserve.
We also have variety OF other goods, outside the
Dry Goods iue which will be sold on terms Per-
soma dealing for cash, and others wishing full value
for their money, would do well to give US call and
examine for themselves.
j. BRANDEBURG g. co.
Stannton. Aug. 26. 1S57-Nnd. copy.
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SPLENDID SCHEME.

0C0 Prizes amounting to $19s, 200
Whole Tickets $40; Halves s.; Quarters $3.50.
t9s" Please address all orders for Tickets in the O.
bove Magnificent Schemes, 10
T. H. HUBBARD 4 CO.,
No. SO Fayette.st., or Box No. 40,
August 90, 1857. Baltimore MARYLAND
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associates, and was particularly affecting, as
coming from quarter whence it was least to be
expected The infection was none the less severe
because names were not mentioned, for there
was no installing the allusion.
The fact of this address being reported and
adopted shows that the black republicans are
beginning to be ashamed of their own rottenness,
and are coming to the confessional promising
repentance and seeking dissolution. We will see
however, whether their penitence is sincere, and
whether they really intend to abandon the vital
principle of their organization, which hitherto
has been the profits and advantages of lobbying
and corruption. If they do, then the party,
though miserably weakened, may have some
claim to respectability. 1t is significant fact
that, so wide spread and notorious have become
the evils Of this system of lobby corruptions
which was inaugurated under the administration
of Mr.. Fillmore and received its greatest de-
velopement under that of poor Pierce, all parties
are trying to clear their skirts of it. We do
hope that Dudley Fields address will have the
desired effect, and bring Thurlow Weed and his
fellow sinners to penitence and grace. 1t is
never too late to mend.
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A PRETTY Coon JOB Several years ago
contractor, whose name has frequently appeared
in the journals as rather a shrewd operator re-
extension of the Battery and to erect sea wall
of solid and sound material and good workman
ship about the same. The contractor bound him
self to finish the work within a specified time, In
consideration of the sum of thirty six thousand
dollars. He afterwards sold the contract to two
other operators, who are in high bridges, steam
ships ferries, and all sorts of things where any
money is to be made. The new contractors then
commenced the work of filling the Battery. BY
means of advertising the public we're informed
that dirt Of almost every character could be de-
posted in the space TO be filed in, by the person
depositing the same paying ten cents cash down
for each load. In this way it is understood
that the parties have received in hand $4,000
thus far, without the payment by them of one
cent for the work Of filling in. On Wednesday,
between the hours Of l and o'clock, two hun
dred and thirty loads Of dirt were thus deposited.
This certainly is an easy way of making for
tunes, and has hitherto been so regarded by
the parties holding the contract. In few weeks
the filing in part of the work will have been
completed, and then comes the building of the
sea wall. The building Of this wall, IL Is estma-
ted, cannot be done for sum short OF $4,000
1t is also understood that the contractors wish 70
get rid Of this part Of their obligation, aud are
at work to accomplish their object. A few eve
nings since resolution was offered in one Of the
branches OF our Common Council, which, IL passed.
would be Just the thing for them. OF course no
one suspects that any such result was contem-
plated by the mover Of the resolve, but never
thele~ II would prove as intimated. Th, resolu-
ton rescnds the existing contract on the ground
that the time for performing the work has al
ready expired Should this patriotic design be
carried into execution, the contractors are at
once relieved from the responsibility and loss
which would attend the erection OF the sea wall
besidcs being privileged to walk of with the
snug sum of $4,000 as a premium for the non
execution of their contract.
We have no doubt that there are some honest
men in the Common Council who will look into
this matter and keep the contractors 10 their
work. The small amount they might lose on the
wall has been more than made up by the money
they have gained during theflling in. They can
build the wall and have handsome profit re-
naming on the whole job. IL they do not fulfil
their contract II will be no more Dor less than
a downright piece Of modern financering
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Markets.
PHILADELPHIA srOCK BOARD.


PHILADELPHIA srOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 26, 1857.
Railroad, isl Morri. Canal IS bid; Long Ll.nS ssii
road, 8; PeunEylvAn, Railroad, 40.
NEW optrAys, Sept Is, 1857.
Cottou-Sales to day Of 500 bales at i6c 1890 for
the sales 500 bales Stock SO 900 bales Flour 90 p
barrel Sterling exchange, 6h per cent premium Rio
cofse-saes o. the week 200 bags ii lie for prime:
stock, III 900 bagS
Coiton-Saies OF the week, 700 bales al l5kc for mid
ding fair Two hundred erces OF new rice, the nrss q
the seasor, sold to-day ~ aye dxc per h. Rcd
wheat, 81 2b 81 80; and white, 81 40
BUFFALO, Sept 26-lPM
Flour UNCHANGED; sales to-day of 900 Sols at - II
IS so for extra Ohio and Indians Wheat favos buyers;
sprrg, and 81 10 for good white Canada Cyn Is
changed sales to day or Ia 900 bushela ~ eac $50
Oats lower sales Of 1000 bushels al 36c Whskey dull q
25c Freights dull and heavy. Receipts limited.
BUFFALO, Sept 25-sPN
Flour shade easier; sales 1000 bushels at IS - TX
for good to choice oalo. Indiana and Michigan: IS Is
80 80 FOR extra do Wheat closes du sales % 600 bush
Canadian Corn lower saes Is 900 bushels ., GO ese
closing at the inside price and with downward tsa-
tercy Ost lower sales 900 bushels 1t $50 wn'sksy
sales 100 bbls ~ 22o Gig u DULL &C. for 10 Al
bsny Lake imports for the "a hours ending a room 10
day: 42ceo bushels wheat ~ eco bushels corn, 1000
bushels rye, 1000 bbs -four. Canal exports: 81 900
bushels wheat, 900 bushels corn, mostly 70 tdewataT.
OswsGo, Sept 25-ePM
Flour unchanged. Sales 500 bbls ct IS % IS 70 for
common 70 extra State whcas firm Sales 900 bushels
bushels Il 7cc Lake Imports 10 dsy~4a 600 SusSsis
wheai Canal exports-28oo bbn flour; 10 COO bushels
wheat; 5000 busheb corn.
CHICAGO, Sept 25-sPM
Flour nrm Wheat dull Bale. ct 49, Corn inactive
Sales 600 bushes 1t $50 Oats steady. Shipmsnss b
Bufa Ole 900 bushels wheat 900 bushels snip
Receipts 70 day-2,4oo bbh -four; Of 900 bushss wheas
$500 bushels corn.
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ALBANY, Sept. Is, 1857.
The Americans Of the Third judicial district met hero in
convention 10 day Hon. G. Nichols Of Greene county,
Wa chosen President AT long and animated seaoa,
Henry Hoseboom, democrat, OF Columbia county, was
nominated for the long term Of The Supreme Court, and
VIM. B Wright, republican and present Judge, for the
shors term. The Convention adopted the following pre-
amble and resolutlon:-
where's tho sais OF New York has, from lie earliest
history 70 the present time possessed upright, inel
gent and Impartial judiciary, on which liz citizens have
relied with entire confidence for redress OF injuries
ceived and for protection Of rights invsdss and whereas
Is 10 vitality 10 the stability Of consutu
tional good, OF which the judicAr, forms npor
tant element that should be free from any
undue influence In the discharge OF resp Visible
duties and whereas efor have bcen made recently to
establish the principle that judges shall be held
BILE 10 pAr'zan conventions for expressing opinions de-
nvsred ny them in the discharge Of the, eoia duties
whirh efforts persisted In, must inevitably result In de-
srcy ing the integrity OF the Judiciary and r1h cng to
the dic,atou OF poll icai parties; therefore,
Resolved. That the American party OF the Third Jadi
cal district represented In Jndicn Convention, make
nominations with sole reference 10 the nass Of the cand
saies, without regard % their political sentiments; and
tha This bns invite the houest operation Of oil
that unwilling 10 sne bench red sth paytlzsn
judges aud who desire the continuance OF an impartial
aud rprgh, Judiciary.