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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-30

GREAT ATTRACTION at 1871, Main
~ street, Eagle Square -BULKLEY & co. are of
fsriBg great inducements TO purchasers OF China,
Dinner and Tea Ware; Glassware; Table Cutlery !;
Plated Casters and House Furnishing Goods gene
rally. Give them call &C 2s-4t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-30
COMPETI TION CHALLENGED

ONLY 6 IA cents for O Pocket Hand
" kerchief warranted ell pure linen, Colored
Bordered Gentiemen's Pocket Hdkir at 2ss cts; Cob
lars at 50 per cent lower than be purchased al
any other store in the city. Every description o
dry goods can be purchased very low at the old ssta
iishment Of JACOB A. LEVY,
~ % Is Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-30
NOTICE.-Peraona aesirnn,

s5Fzses zsof sending Stock other articles over
the road of this ConpanS intended FOR exhibition at
the State Agricultural Fair. will be charged the
usual frei hit rates. Should such stock or other art
clos be returned in tho hands Of the owner the
freight paid down will be refunded. Persons wish
Ing send Stock give four days notice ta the
Depot Agent, so that proper may be prov ded.
SAM'L. RUTu, sup't. Transportation.
OFFICE K. T. J. =. +. K CO.
Richmond, OCt. Il ISa|.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-30

DAINTERS' COL0RS and BRUSHES,
Varnishes, Wind W Glass, Putty, White Lead,
and Wait Zinc, for sale wholesale or rstaIi by
WIN. sATTLER CO,
se2s I42 Main street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
COMPLIMENTARY.

We are not In the habit of publishing notices
complimentary to ourselves, but as we send the
paper this week to many who have not been re-
ceiving it, it is perhaps allowable to show them
what our contemporaries think of the "Specta-
tor" Our friends of the Richmond Wing and
Petersburg Express, have our acknowledgements
for these very fattering remarks:
NEWSPAPER CnANGE-The Stanton True
american, of which Richard Mauzy, Esq, was
proprietor and editor, has been merged into the
Staunton Spectator, which is owned and edited
by the Messrs. Waddell. The True american
was conducted with great spirit and ability, and
we express our regret at its discontinuance.-
However, the Spectator will be, as it has been in
the past most efficient and acceptable repre-,
sentative of the sterling Wings and Americans
of old Augusta The Spectator has always been
a favorite journal with US on account of che
marked ability with which it has been conduct.
ed. and the firmness and zeal it has uniformly
displayed in the advocacy and support of sound
political principles. We extend to its proprietor;
and editors our cordial wishes for their prosperi'
Ity.-Richm0nd Wing.
The Spectator has ever been with US one Of
the most readable weeklies on our list. Its &C.
lections are invariably good, and its editorials
are written in a style that renders them attrac,
tive. Though avowedly political journal, the
publishers have never allowed politics to so en-
gross its columns as to exclude miscellaneous
and news matter-an example which we think
might be followed by many other journals that
reach us regularly. We wish the Spectator and
all concerned, much success.-Petersbauy ES'
press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Canvassing the County.

1t has ever been the boast of Augusta county,
that her people will not submit to personal &c
lectioneering." 1t is trait of the independent
Scotch Irish character. Each voter forms his
own opinions and acts upon them with q jealous
contempt for all interference or dictation.
In many counties of the State it has become q
degrading custom for candidates to electioneer
by visiting voters houses, kissing the babies,and
buying salable voters by treating to drinks. We
rejoice to believe that the day is far distant when
the voters of Augusta would not be insulted by
such approaches upon their independence.
The only cauvassing customary in this county
has been in the way of digniied and courteous
public discussion by the opposing candidates o.
the questions at issue. This is right and proper
in itself and should be done whenever the peo-
pie demand it-for the sake of the information
and interest if it would furnish.
In the present canvass the candidates on both
sides are all perhaps personally known to the
voters. We do not know what is the expecta-
ton of the Democratic candidates as to speaking
around the county but we take it that they as
well as the candidates in favor of distribution
are willing to discuss the issue openly whenever
the people call meetings for that purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
odd Fellows, Celebration.

On Friday last the new and handsome ouu
Fellows Hall in this place was dedicated, &C
cording to the imposing ceremonies OF the oruef'
in the presence of the members and large con-
coprse of SPECTATORS. At 10 o'clock o process
sion, numbering probably two hundred was Or
ranized, and conducted by the Marshals, Messrs'
VIM. Fl. Hartman and VIM. A. Sterrett, through
the principal streets of the town TO the Au'ne'"n
Church, where most appropriate ana ezceleh'
address was delivered by John d. lmDoden' H'q
Mr.. |. gave q succinct but comprehensive history
of the organization, explained its benevolent oo
iects, and furnished great deal OF Information
in regard to its operations, and left upon the
minds of those who heard him most favorable
impression, not. only of his own abilities, but o
the institution whose claims he advocated. "A
the conclusion of Mr.. Imboden's address the pro
cession was re-organized, and proceeded to th'
Hall, when the dedicatory services proper TOOL
place in the presence of the public.
The procession was led by the Mountain Sax
Horn Band, whose performance was highly cred
liable to the gentlemen composing it, and con
tributed no little to the enjoyment of the occa
son The members of the order were CLOTHED
in their richest regala and attracted universe
attention by the handsome display.
In the evening large proportion of the ladie
and gentlemen of the town participated in tn
entertainment at the National Hotel, which wa
gotten up in admirable style by W. D. Gilkeson
Esq, the popular proprietor. We have seldom
seen more handsome or more bountiful table
spread, and everybody feasted themselves to re
pletion upon all sorts of edibles, from the soli'
''substantals" to the light confeotionaries. Full
justice having been done to the supper, the to
bles were cleared away, and when we left, at
late hour of the night, the ''gay lads and bonnie
lassies" were still stripping it on the light fan
tastic toe"
The first day of May, 1857, will long be re
membered by the members of Staunton Lodge
as one OF the most agreeable in its history, ant
we wish them the return of many such occasion
of enjoyment and testivity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
For Congress-.

''Many Voters" of Rockbridge having second
ed the nomination of John D. Imboden Esq, of
this county as the Distribution candidate for
Congress in this District, we take the liberty OF
hosting his name at the head of our columns,
with the hope that he will receive the cordial
support of the friends of distribution. Will the
Lexington Gazette and Hardy Wing do the same,
and endeavor by all means in their power to
bring out the voters of the entire District to the
support of this talented and popular ofold Au-
gusta2 Though the prospect of his election may
be slight, it is our decided conviction that, as
matter of policy, it is we'll to have candidate
in the field, however hopeless our minority, in
every political canvass. Whether successful or
not, we shall at least have the privilege of vo-
ting for one who represents fairly and squarely
the political sentiments we entertain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Chinese Sugar Cane.

We have received from the publishers, Mes
srs. G. NJ. Saxton & Co., New York, a paper
covered volume entitled "The Chinese Sugar
Cane and Sugar Making, by Charles F. STAINS
bury, A. NJ, Late Commissioner at the Industri-
al Exhibition, London" 1t gives full and in
teresting account of the history, mode of cult
walton and uses of the Chinese Sugar Cane,
which is now attracting general attention in
this country The publishers will send the book
and seed enough to plant two square rods, free
of postage. for twenty-eight cents. Whether
this famous plant will ever be useful for surgar
making we have our doubts; but its value as
provender for cattle is we'll established Every
body should give it trial
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Discussion at Mt. Sidney.

Our readers will perceive from Mr.. SINNERS
announcement that he will address the people at
Mt Sidney on Saturday next, and challenges Mr..
Stuart to meet him on that occasion. This chal-
lenge has been given in the face OF Mr.. Stuarts
announcement to the people at the time he
Welded to their wish to allow his name to be
presented to the voters Of Augusta, that he could
not canvass the county, and of similar an
nouncement by Mr.. Skinner when he accepted
his nomination Mr.. Stuart is now engaged in
the Federal Court at Staunton, and is also a
practitioner in the Circuit Court of Rockingham,
the next term of which commences on 9Th inst,
and will probably continue during the greater
part of the month We do not doubt that Mr..
Stuart will indulge Mr.. Skinner in passage at
arms at our May Court on the 25th inst. In the
meantime we presume that Mr.. Christian will
meet Mr. Skinner at Mt. Sidney, and at such
points as he may think proper to designate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Hon. A. I'll. III. Stuart.

This gentleman is before the people of Angus
ia as candidate for the State Senate. The posi-
ton is not one of his own seeking, but he has
literally been forced into it by his political friends
For reasons of private and personal character,
which wore fully explained to the Committee
which waited upon him on Monday week, Mr.
Stuart was decidedly averse to becoming can
didate. But the people called for his services
they were not so much influenced by desire to
confer honor upon Mr.. Stuart, as by common
dable wish to be represented by q gentleman OF
talents and experience who would be credtable
to them, and capable of being greatly useful to
the State at large. The request that he would
consent to the use of his name, was so unani-
mously and so urgently pressed upon him that
he could no longer refuse, and under these cir
cumstances he is now q candidate.
We are satisfied that the announcement of Mr..
Stuart's acquiescence has afforded universal sat
isfaction to all who agree with him in political
opinion but will our friends stop there What
will they do on election day2 We have the vote
to elect Mr.. Stuart and our candidates for the
hOuSe Ny u IrluiiPuauI uidJoiily ouI WIZ ehos
vote be casts Will the people remain at home,
fattering themselves with the belief that Messrs.
Stuart, Msssie McCue and Christian will be g.
lected, whether they vote or not This delusion
has already proved fatal to us once, and it will
do so again if it is entertained. Let each man
then rouse himself to action-let him be sure to
vote himself, and see to it that his neighbors are
at the polls also. This much is due to our can
didates-it is due to our cause
Our opponents are active and boastful, and
especially anxious to defeat Mr.. Stuart They
calculate largely upon the supineness of our
friends. Wings and Americans of Augusta inn
agine what shout of triumph they will raise il
their object be accomplished, and what will be
your feelings of modification. You can prevent
such result You have the strength-only
nsa il
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06

FOUNTAIN OF BLOOD Is CATHgg.-E. W.
Sauiers notes on Central America describes z
wonderful effusion of q fluid resembling blood
near the town of Vitud, in the State ot HOlGtC-
ras. 1t appears that there is continually oozlns
and dropping from the roef Of q cavern there
red LIQUID, which upon falling coagul&-ss go Al
to precisely resemble blood. Like blood ii o9r-
rupts, insects deposit tner larSe in it. and dogs
and buzzards resort to the cavern to cat IL At
tempts have several times been made 10 ooi4Sn
some OF this liqnid for The purpose OF analysis
but in all cases without success, in consequences
of its rapid decomposition, whereby the bottles
containing it were broken.
The small cavern or grotto during the day IS
visited by buzzards and hawks, and at night by
multitude of vampire bats for the purpose OF
feeding on the unnatural blood 1t is situated
on the border of rivulet, which it keeps red
dened with small flow of the liquid, which has
the COLOR taste and smell Of blood. In APP
preaching the grotto q disagreeble odor is OBJ
served, and when it Is reached there may De
some pools of the apparent blood in state OF
coagulation. =,
The peculiarities of this liquid are considered
due to the rapid generation in this grotto OF
some very prolific species of irtusoria. The
California State Journal remarking on the a.
bove, observes that the estero of the town of
Monterey contains q species of blood red infuso-
ria, (the larvae of water insects) which at GER
tain seasons of the year smell precisely like fresh
fish, or on exposure In vessel like putrid fish.
In some seasons it has been found dried in flakes
and of the intense color of vermiion. -.Seienty-
&c american,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Town Affairs.

At meeting of the Council, on the "a lnst
proposition from Vim. Kinney, Esq, for the
sale of lot at the price Of $1,000, was present
ed and read, and on motion the proposition was
accepted and thereupon, on motion, the Chlel
of Police was instructed to have the building on
said lot arranged for Market-house, rent out
the stalls, and enforce the Market regulations.
A petition on behalf of the Augusta Female
Seminary in relation to the side walks on the
west side of said Seminary lot, praying that ii
be curbed or paved by the town, was presented
and read, and thereupon, on motion, the Street
Commissioners were instructed to cause the said
side walks to be curbed.
The Mayor reported that he had qualified VIM
E. Woodward and ]. II. Waters as Assistant
Police Officers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Our Candidates for the House.

Our candidates for the House of Delegates
are gentlemen of the highest responsibility, tai
ents, requirements and legislative experience
Honest, men of all parties will acknowledge
them to be-faithful to all the trusts heretofore
confided to them by the people-and capable o.
serving the public well, as their denomination
for position which each of them has occupied
before, sufficiently demonstrates. With such q
ticket in the field we might well rely upon the
good sense of the people of Augusta, and rest
satisfied as to its success, did not the history Of
past campaigns admonish US that all will be lost
unless there is strenuous, untiring effort from
this time until the day of election. We appeal
to the people, then, to go into this canvass in
earnest, and soort-'cork-''0rk-to insure the
success of our party and the triumphant election
of Stuart, Christian, Massie and McCue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
For tile Spectator

hOChbRlDuL, IuA1 Iol5 lSO''
Messv. Editors Many Voters in your last
issue, express the sentiments of many OF their
political friends in this good old county, in rela-
ton to the candidate for Congress from this dis
trict.
We cannot by our vote endorse the suicidal
policy, so vigorously maintained by our last re-
preventative Although there is but little hope
of defeating him; yet we cannot and will not
vote for man whose whole energy seems to be
spent toward the building up of his party, even
at the sacrifice of his own State.
We ask every true lover of the good old Com
monwealth, to take retrospective view Of the
past, and the position Virginia once occupied in
relation to other States; and her position now.
Once first, now fourth, with downward ten
dency. Notwithstanding all the facilities she
has for greatness; her public improvements have
come to dead stop, schools, she has none; her
manufactures dragging along in an almost life
less state of existence, and instead of life and &C
tivity, her citizens are grooming, grooming,
grooming under heavy burden of taxation,
only to be increased, and as their only means of
escape ARE moving off by scores and by hundreds
to the far West, where the Democratic party are
not so constitutionalty scrupuIous about accept
ing the benefits of distribution.
There are distribution men enough in the dis
trict to elect distribution candidate if they
will! only come out and speak their sentiments
irrespective of party ties.
And there is no man in the district we had
rather bestow our suffrage upon than John D.
Imboden, of Augusta. so hoist the lag OF Inn
boden and Distribution; Virginia and her rights ;
that every true lover of the good old mother
may rally around it, and speak their sentiments,
if not carry their point.
MANY VOTERS IN RoCKBRIDGE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Death of w. b. Buchanan, Esq.

We are panied to notice that our old friend
and correspondent, Vim. B. Buchanan, Esq, died
suddenly of disease of the heart in Wheeling
Va, on Thursday last. Mr.. Buchanan was q
gentleman of fine talents and requirements. The
productions of his pen have often graced our col
umns, over the signature of Nv. B. B." Ellen.
dale, Va, and we have no doubt our readers
will mourn with US over his demise. If gather
ed together in a volume, his poems would rank
high in the literature of Virginia, and we hope
that some one may be found to edit his papers
Mr.. B. was sixty-three years of age, and had
long been connected as correspondent with the
National Intelligencer and Home Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Proceedings of the Board ofDirectors Of
the Central Railroad Company about
Meeting at GOrdOnsyille.

At meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Virginia Central Railroad Company held April
10Th, 1s57-Present, E. Fontaine, President,
VIM. Overton, Jacob Baylor, N. B. Hill and
Sam'l. Carpenter Directors.
On motion of the President, the following pre-
amble and resolution were adopted:
Whereas the Board found it necessary during
the season of frost and SHOWS, to require the
trains of this Company to meet at Melton's Turn
out, partly on account of the difficulty of reach
ing Gordonsville, resulting from detention in
starting from Richmond, and the difficulty Of
making good speed on the grades during that
time; these objections not existing at this sea,
son, and it being important to advance the pas
sengers Westward as rapidly as practicable, dur.
ing the season of visiting the Springs,
Resolved, That the Superintendent Of trans.
portation be instructed to cause the siding al
Gordonsville to be extended, or to construct a
new one as soon as practicable, SO as to allow
the trains to pass each other there; but take
care and provide that there shall be space e.
nough separating the Up and Down Trains, to
prevent the confusion heretofore resulting from
the passengers and their baggages belonging, to
the two trains, being thrown together at that
point.
A true copy from the Minutes OF the Board.
elf. NErHERLAND, Clerk.
Office of Va. Central R. R. Co.,
May 1st, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06
Nominating Meeting.


AT a meeting of the Wigs and Americans OF
Augusta county, convened at the Town Hall, on
the 9th of April, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the Legislature:
On motion, Elijah Hogshead, Esq, was called
to the Chair, and A. T. Gilkeson appointed Sc
cretary.
Before proceeding to business, the Hon. A. ID
II. Stuart addressed the meeting in very able
and forcible manner; declaring his position in
the present distracted state of partiesa and giving
q very clear and satisfactory history OF the ques'
ton of the day-Dstributio He declined an
nouncing himself candidate for the State Sen
ate, for reasons of private nature, which ne
had been solicited to do through q numerousy
signed petition. Immediately after the conclu-
sion of his speech and his retirement from the
Hall, it was unanimously and enthusiastically
resolved that the nomination be again rendered
him, and that committee OF three be appointed
to wait upon him and urge his acceptance. The
Committee, consisting of Messrs. Jos. A. Wad'
dell, Imboden and Pilson, reported that they
were satisfied Mr.. Stuart was sincere in his wish
not to become candidate, but that ne dld not
now feel at liberty to refuse: he therefore would
accept the nomination. This announcement was
enthusiastically received by the meeting The
Committee further reported that pressing ousi,
ness engagements would not admit OF Mr. Stuart
canvassing the County.
The meeting then proceeded to make nomina'
tions for the House of Delegates. After some
discussion, it was agreed that the names OF suit
able persons should be suggested to the meeting,
to be decided by ballot Accordingly the names
of number of gentlemen were proposed. Sew,
eral of the gentlemen named, however, declined
the honor of nomination.
| On the first ballot Bolivar Christian received
131 votes Nathaniel Massie 1913; James Walker
| II; J. M. McCue IA; VIM. M. Tate So; VIM. 5.
Sproul 81 ; and A. NJ Moore g. Messrs. Chris
tan and Massie having received q majority OF
the whole were declared elected. Two more
ballots were had for the third candidate. On
the second, Maj. j. NJ. McCue was chosen.
On motion Committee of three were APP
pointed to inform the gentlemen of their non-
nation. Messrs. F. F. Sterrett, Imboden and
W. B. Kayser were appointed said Committee.
In short time the Committee reported the
gentlemen in attendance They then appeared
before the meeting, each making few appro-
pirate remarks and accepting the nomination.
On motion Central Executive Committee
was appointed by the Chairman, with power to
appoint Precinct Vigilance Committees, as fol-
| lows: W. NJ. Tate, D. S. Young, &C.. &c.
E. HOGSHEAD, Chairman.
r. GuKEsoN Secretary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-06

News FROM WALKER-The steamship Illinois
arrived at New York on the Goth nit, bringing
California dates to the 5th and 81 800 600 in treas
ure The British frigate Tartar was at Aspin-
wall with 200 of Lockridges men on board
They were to be sent to the United States in
sailing vessels. The British gun boats protected
the retreating fllibusters from the Costa Ricans.
From the accounts given there had been con-
siderable fighting at Rvas between Walkers
forces and the Costa Ricans, in which the sub
stantial advantages had been on the side of the
latter.
The Costa Rican papers give different versions
of the battle of the 9th of March at Riyas.-
Walker, they say, at the head of 300 men, was
routed at the point of the bayonet, with great
loss of men, arms and ammunitons. In the bat
tie of the 10th, near San George, 100 fllbusters
were killed, as stated by some deserters from
Walkers camp. The allies lost % Killed ana
go wounded. At the last accounts gwen III the
same papers, General Mora held his position on
the north and south sides of Rivas, within four
hundred yards of the plaza, and was soon to o.
pen fire. ,
The latest accounts, to the 2Sth March, state
that fighting had continued at Rivas for four
DAYS without much impression being made on
either side. A correspondence had taken place
between the Costa Rican General and Capt.
Daus, of the sloop-of-war st. Mary's, in which
the latter refused to interfere between the bel
| ligerents.