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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31

YANKEE CURIOSITY London Times, in
its account of the voyage of the Agamemnon
the British vessel engaged in laying the Atlantic
telegraph cable, mentions a circumstance which
is good illustration of Yankee curiosity The
writer says:
"Duripg the afternoon an American three
masted schooner which afterwards proved to De
the Chieftain, was seen standing from the east
ward toward u.s. No notice was taken OF her at
first. but when she was within about halt a
mile of the Agamemnon, she altered her course
and bore right down across our bows. COLL
sion. which might prove fatal to the cable, now
seemed inevitable, or could only be avoided by
the equally hazardous expedient OF altering the
Agamemnon's course The Valorous steamed
ahead, and fired gun to heave TO- which, as she
did not seem to take much notice Of was quick
" followed by another from the bows OF the A.
and a second and third from the Valorous; but
still the vessel held on her course, and as the On
" resource left to avoid collision, the course
of the Agamemnon was altered just in time to
pass within few yards of her. 1t was evident
that our proceedings were source OF the great
est possible establishment to them for all her
crew crowded upon her deck and rigging. AT
length they evidently discovered who We were
aud what we were doing, for the crew mounted
the rigging and dipping the ensign several times
they gave us three hearty cheers. Though the
Aganelnnon was obliged to acknowledge these
congratulations in due form, the feeling of an.
noyance with which we regarded the vessel
which, either by the stupidity or carelessness OF
those on board, was 50 near adding a fatal and
unexpected mishap to the long chapter of acct
dents which had already been encountered, may
easily be imagined"
On the following Tuesday morning large A.
mericen bark was seen standing right across the
stern of the Agamemnon, and the Valorous
rounding too in warke attitude fred gun after
gun. Such loud and repeated remonstrances
from large steam frigate, says the writer, were
not to be despised, and evidently without know
ing the why or the wherefore, the bark quickly
threw her sails aback and remained hove to-
Whether those on board her considered that we
were engaged in some tillibustering expedition,
or regarded our proceedings as another British
outrage upon the American flag it is impossible
to say, but certain it is that, apparently in great
srepidaticn. she remained hove to until We had
lost sight of her in the distance.
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Discharged.

Davidson Gearheart had his trial before the
Examining Court on the charge of feloniously
killing his brother, Michael Gearheart, few
weeks since. After the examination Of the wit
nesses and the argument of the counsel he was
discharged from custody.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31
Fall Trade, 1858 !
w. PETERSON,
DRU Ct G. IS tt
SIS Main Street, Corner of 18th

l55 Main Street, Corner of 18th,
rs now receiving complete and desirable Stock Of
i Goods for the Fall Trade. Having purchased on
the most favorable terms he is enabled TO compete
with any House here or elsewhere. full assortment
of PaISrs. OILS, GLASS, GROUND CoLoRs, PATENT
MEDICINES, SEGARs, CHEWING and SMOKING TOBACCO,
&C., &c. . Il. s.o ..oo,-
of FANCY DRUGGISTS ARTICLES, comprising HAIR,
Tooth and Nail Brushes Mirrors, Shoe and PANT
Brushes Fine Fancy and Toilet Soaps, Horn, Ivory.
Buffalo and Tortoise Shell Combs, Perfumery, I'm
ported Cologne, &c.
| Merchants, Physicians and Farmers can rely upon
our articles, as the reputation 81 the House for selling
goods of the FIRST QUALITY will be strictly main.
| tained.
~" Orders promptly attended to.
| Richmond, Aug. 81, 1853.
THRUST SALE OF PERSONAL PROPER.
i TY.-By virtue of deed of trust executed TO me
by Jno. r. Brison, August 2lst, 1885, and on record
in the Clerk Office OF the Hastings Court OF Staun-
ton will sell public auction, in front OF the Court
House, on the fourth Monday OF September, (being
Court day. the following properly, viz:
| Bcdsteads and Bedding-3 Bedsteads, a lot OF Bed
dinp-2 Washstands, Writing Tables, sets Chairs,
odd Chairs, / Writing Desk and Book Case, / fine
Mahogany Bureau, l Safe, Wardrobe, Dining Ia
ble Side Table, Sofa, Lounge, Carpets, Zone OF
them fine, excellent Cooking Stove and apparatus,
! 8 fine Stoves one horse Spring Wagon and Harness.
Saddle and Bride, together with number OF House.
! hold conveniences.
| TERMS Upon all sums Of S. and upwards, q
credit of four months will be given, the purchasers
giving satisfactorily endorsed negotiable notes, with
interest added from date OF purchase sums OF less
| than So cash will be required.
NJ. T.. FUNKH0USER, Trustee.
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For the ,SDectat0,

n. X. Trout, Esq, of Staunton, will be sup
ported for the Gubernatorial Chair of Virgins
by Many Voters. He is talented, qualified, ant
as firm on the slavery question as the rock Glib
ralter. A CITIZEN.
Mt. Scion, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31

From Oregon and Washington we learn that
the movement to the gold region continued al
high tide, large bands, well armed and mounted
forcing their way through the hostile Indian
district Fresh evidences of hostility have been
furnished by the savages. In his preparations
for prosecuting the war, Major General Clarke
is unremitting, and it was anticipated that i'm
mediately after the arrival of the renforcements
sent from New York, he would take the field
The troops in the meantime were moving up
the river to rendezvous at Fort Walla Walla.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31

~ The STAUNTON SPECTATOR hay
ing as large "a circulation as any paper paD-
hshed in Western Virginia, mas no superior
Ina this section of country as an advertising
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31

Mr.. Charles Ellet, ,jr., the eminent American
Engineer, has communicated to the London
Times plan tor purifying the Thames.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DARN AND MILL FOR SALE.-My other
J. engagements requiring my whole attention, ana
being DESTROYS OF settling up my affairs have deter
mined to offer at public sale, on Saturday. tie I'd Day
of october next, my FARM in Augusta county, three
miles from Staunton, on the McAdamized road lead
ing to Winchester.
1t contains about BAG Acres of the BEST QUALITY
land About 256 acres are cleared and in high state
of cultivation (about 90 of it in Meadow and sixty
acres the residue in woods. 1t has on il new Chop
ping Mill and Saw Mill, with abundance of water
at all times and patronage giving constant employ
ment and yielding profit OF at least $5U0 per year.
The land is of admirable exposure easily cultivated,
exceedingly productive of all kinds ofgran and grass
es close to market and otherwise conveniently oca-
ted-in good neghborhood, surrounded by and al.
Joining some of the best estates in the county, name,
lily Poage's, Shefeys, Bells and Nelson's ana
hazard nothing in asserting that there is no farm now
for sale in the county OF such superior character anu
possessing so many advantages
My Terms are one third in hand, or in sixty days,
secured by negotiable note, endorsed and with inter-
est added residue in one, two and three years, with
personal security.
In the meantime will sell privately, and persons
wishing information in my absence will coll on n. n.
Trout or A. X. Kinney.
~ On the day Of SALE will sell some good Stock
Cattle and line Colts, Oh credit Of six months.
| AiChO. Z. KINNEY,
Aug 81, lS3s-tds Stanton, Va.
~ Nindieator and Rockingham Register copy ids.
LBEMARLE LAND FOR SALE. The
1
uu.rs for sale TWO FARMS, closely adjoining, one
situated one and half miles from Medium River
| Depot on Vliginla Central Rao containing $50
Acres, eighty acres being well timbered; the rest
cleared and mostly well set in clover and timothy
is we'll watered and has on it Barn and three good
Tobacco Houses.
The other farm is situated two and half miles from
the same Depot, contains about $50 Acres, has on
it neat and comfortable Dwelling House. large Barn,
Stable, Negro Cabins, and out-houses an abundance
of good timber, and is finely waered. 1t is needless
to say more about these farms than to invite the at
ton of those wishing to purchase, feeling confident
the advantages which either possesses IN soil facilities
for Market society and proximity 10 churches OF all
denominations, as well as beauty of situation and OF
surrounding scenery, will them to find ready
SALE The land will be offered for sale privately till
It'll Of October, and then at public auction to the high
est bidder.
TERMS accommodating and made known on day Of
sale. If said land is sold then the Stock, ten or
twelve head of Horses, Farming Utensils, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, Crop, &C., will be sold on
same or next fair day.
Address Mediums River, Va, apply to the un-
dersgned at his residence who will take pleasure in
showing the land. A. >. WooD.
Auo II ls5S-tds
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ALEX. II. II. STUART. B. BALDWIN STUART.
LAW PARTNERSHIP.
HAVING associated my son y. Baldwin Stuart
law in all the Courts held in Stanton, under the name
and style of ALEX. III. III. STUART Il SON.
Particular attention will be given to the COLLECTION
OF CLAIMS.
The senior partner will also regularly attend the
Circuit Courts of Rockingham and Rockbridge and
the Court of Appeals at Lewsburg.
ALEX. H. H. STUART.
Cto,o4o, Auo
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mo ELIAS a.. BREW ER.-Take notice that
shall move the County Court of Augusta, State
If VIRGINIA on the first day of the September term
next. 10 correct an in judgement rendered on
an Attachment against you in my name at the March
tar 1873 of said Court which consists in the
said Judgment being entered for less sum than is
actually DUE as appears from the papers in the case
s"rr o. Is5S-4t JOHN 5. LAMBERT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31

- KYLARK !-Thish igh-bred, young ~
Gnrivailed race. horse imported skylark, }-4-sSS
dam by Victor, grand dam by Napoleon, gS~,gy
g. g dam by Medley, &C., &c, will be Ggs1z 2.
Waynesborogh Sept LIST aud "a tsnerssi ne t 5G
9Th at Geo. Poage's on the 9TH, and near New Hope
and regularly each place every ninth day E1 hsrsa
ter. "' SNo-'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31

XXTANTED-A MALE TEACHER, to teach the
w usual English Branches at the Gres1vile !. A,
cademy Early application is desired. Address the
" =, u''ee' VI Aug, 81, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31
A -nMINISTRAToR,s sALE.-wiIl be sold,

A DEMONSTRATORS SALE.-WiII be sold,
n ON Thursday the 9TH Of September, 1885, at tn. the
late residence of Phaudor Gamble, near Spring HUI
the PERSONAL ESTATE of the decedent, consisting
of Horses Cattle Sheep, Hogs, Farming implements
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Gram, hay, &C.,
Ec Terms made known on day of sale.
Wv WILLIAM IL GAMBLE, Admir-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31
T ANGWORTHY'S . RE OHIO CA.

| ! TAWBA BRANDY.-The subscriber has been
appointed Agent for the sale of this pure american
Brandy for This section of Virginia Consumers ana
dealers in the country have now opportunity OF OBJ.
oomntr, and vastly superior in flavor and purity to
.tentas of the imported mixtures sold as French
Brandy. Sold in cases of doz. bottles each Price
81 Is Der bottle, or sl2 per case, with liberal u.s.
count to the trade.
155 Main ST., Cor. 18th, Richmond. va.
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capable Of putting on good tin roof. Twill give
a rood price to any workman who will furnish the
tin, &C., and put the roof on and complete the same
nv the first of November. l will pay two hundred
dollars cash in hand by the 18th day Of September
to purchase the tn The house is so by 40 feet and
The portco extends to the end of the roof will re.
ouire the undertaken TO warrant his work for SIX
months, and if the work is well done ! will pay the
balance at that time. JOS. T. MITCHELL.
A...<
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~IOTHs AND CASSIMERES.-We car
[ show something nice in this line; ,,,,,,n
~ '"'" PIPER g. FUNKHOUSER.
Stannton Aug. 81, 1858.
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NTOTICE.-All persons indebted to the estate OF
P. Brightwell, decd, will please make lmmedl'
ate payment. DAVID foAiN' -A' .
Aug. 81, 1s5s-4w
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nUEENSW -CHINAWARE. "A large
W supply just received to which we invite partcu
lar attention. PIPER FUNKH0USER.
Stanton, Aug. 81. 1858.
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ITO NY CUSTOMERS. In Il few more weeks
i a new Stock OF Fall and Winter Clothing has to
be purchased. which cannot be done without means.
must Therefore call upon all indebted TO come
forward and pa, up their accounts =.
~ large Stock OF CLOTHING am now seillng Oh
at Cost Ior Cash, and CasA only. j. POLLlTZ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31

CTEEL HOOPS, BRASS AND RATTAN
do. Combs, Buttons Shetland Vans of all colors
Belts Velvet Ribbon. Fringes, Spool Cotton, and o
great variety OF notions just received at
PIPER d FUNKH0USER.
Staunton Aup al 1858
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-31

CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL
" CH00L BY NJ. r. LULEM-The next session
of this School will commence in Staunon, on the ist
day of September next. The year will be DIVIDED IN
TO two halt sessions OF five months each, beginning
LIST OF September and LIST ofFebruary. No deductions
will be make except in cases Of personal prolonged
sickness. Tuition fees graded according TO studies
sl2JI SIS, and $40. Schoolhouse opposite the Val.
ley Hotel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26
Raleigh Female Seminary.

The Annual Examination of the Pupils of
this Institution, win commence on Monday
the 31st of May, and close Wednesday the
End of June. The Literary Address, by
President Craven, will be delivered OF Mon
day evening, in the Methodist Church, and
the sermon before the Graduating Glass by
Rev. N. F. Reid, on Tuesday evening, at the
same place, commencing each respectively at
s o'clock. On Wednesday evening, after the
usual graduating exercises, the class will re
ceive their Degrees and Diplomas. The pub
lie are respectfully invited to attend.
- We are requested to state that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders ofthe Semi
nary, will be held in the Office of the Princi
pal, ON the 1st day of June, It'll o'clock. 4
fun attendance is important, either in person
or by proxy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26
British Outrages.

We give on our first page, a detailed &C.
count of a gross outrage perpetrated by a
British Captain On an American Merchant
vessel. Since that time twelve or fifteen 9TH
ers have been boarded, searched, and their
commanders otherwise insulted by these same
arrogant red coats. The pretence of j~ustifi-
cation for such conduct is made, that they
were suspected with beng African slavers.-
A falsehood as base as it is cowardly. As
may be supposed, these high-handed and I'M
warrantable proceedings have created the
greatest excitement and Indignation in this
country, not only among commercial circles,
but every where. The President and Con-
gress have taken hold Of the matter, and
apology and reparation must be made, or the
English lion will be made to feel the talons
of the American Eagle.
President Buchanan has demanded expla-
nations from Spain and England, in refer
ence to the boarding and searching of our
vessels in the vicinity of Cuba. The frigate
Colorado takes out orders to the Home Squad
ron, to stop observation-disclosures with our ship
ping. If Spain canno protect our vessels in
her ports, and on her coasts, we will do it for
her.
Gen. Cass, the Secretary of State, has ad-
dressed the British Minister, upon the sub
ject, and it is understood that Lord Napier
will avail himself of the earliest opportunity
to make some remonstrance to the Comman-
der of the British squadron in that quarter.
The news is as troublesome to Lord Napier as
to Secretary Cass.
Congress is moving in the matter, resolu.
tons having been passed calling on the Pres
ident to know if further legislation is neces.
sary to protect American vessels in that
quarter.
On Saturday a meeting of ship owners anc
ship masters was held in New York, at which
the following resolutions were adopted:
"ResoE0ed, That Congress should assis+
the administration to enforce retribution fol
every high handed wrong, so as to render tn,
American name a terror throughout thu
world.
ResoZoed, That " our flag covers the cargo
whether that cargo consists of niggers O
nothing and that freedom from search
is an Americans inalienable right at sea, a
much so as freedom from the intrusion O
2 foreign policemen in our domicils on shore.
That has the ring of the true metal. TIL
4 American people will never consent that Brit
I ish officers shall search their merchant yee
t sells.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26
Another Melancholy Suicide

The papers announce the melancholy IN
telligence of death, by suicide, of Henry ~ il
liam Herbert, well known as one of the most
popular novelists and pleasant writers of the
day. He fell by his own hands on the 18th
notwithstanding himself in the breast with
a pistol. Domestic troubles are assigned as
the real One writer says, she was not
intoxicated at the time" thereby leaving the
impression that the bottle probably acted an
important part in bringing about the breach
Of domestic peace, ifnot in causing the suici-
dal act. The number ofmen of mark-states-
men and literary charaeters-who now die
by their own hands, is alarmingly great; and
in almost every case, liquor performs a fear
full part.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26

AsHEvILLE SPEcrAToR-Major James L.
Henry ~retires, with a handsome valedictOry,
from the post of Junior Editor of this paper.
Henry E. Cotton, Esq, is now sole Editor
We nave the pleasure of an acquaintance
with both these gentlemen, and know them
to be worthy knights of the Quill
The former we part from with regret, as q
member of the corps Editorial and wish
him all the pleasures he may seek in the
" shades of his retirement" With Mr.. Col
ton we know how to sympathise, as he con-
tinues his daily rounds in the tread-mill.-
But although a hard and laborious task, may
each round of the wheel turn up a &" golden
honor, and the smiles of the fair and the
brave be his reward. Let every body send
a two dollar bill to H. E. Cotton, and receive
in exchange his Messenger from his high
land home, which we promise will always be
a welcome one.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26
DANpuRY D1v1sloN.-Bro. ]. O. Blackburn

DANBURY DIyIsIoN.-Bro. ]. o. Blackburn
writes us that this Division is prospering.-
At the last meeting some five or six petitions
for membership were handed in, and more
were expected next Division night. Not
withstanding there are three grogshops in
that little village, the gallant members o.
Danbury Division havenobly stood up against
all prosecutions and though ridicule and op-
position in all forms have beset them, they
have been able to accomplish much good
May still greater triumphs await them; for
we are certain their firm and indefatigablt
course deserves it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26

TERRIBLE SToRM.-A Correspondent at
Gainesville, informs us that a violent storm of
vino visited that place on the 18th inst. The
Episcopal church was torn from its pillars
and nearly every joint separated T. 6.
Vaughan's Carriage Warehouse was thrown
down, demolishing about fifteen new vehicles,
and the whole town IS more or less injured
houses, fences, walls, shade trees, &c. The
damage to property is estimated at twenty
thousand dollars. Fortunately, no one was
personally injured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26
.Gres on China.

Ld Wy great pleasure and in
We deEFom BENDING some of the Lee
struction, fnina, keries of which were deliv-
lures on Church in this City, last
cred in the = : 49, -
weeLy \
sionary to that curious and interesting peo-
ple-the Chinese.
The lecture on the Literature of the Chi
nese was peculiarly interesting to us. The
Lecturer related many points of fact, not
known to scholars, even, on this side Of the
| globe. Although the Chinese are a grossly
idolatrous and berighted people, yet they are
highly literary and pride themselves much
on intellectual attainments. Among many
curious facts relatedby Mr.. Yates, was that OF
the difference between the oral and written
languages of the Chinese-being utterly at
variance with each other. The oral language
cannot be written 50 as to be understood !;
and the written language cannot be read
aloud so as to be comprehended by a China
man himself. Its characters, or letters, must
be seen, in order to convey the sense.
The great difficulty in learning to speak
the Chinese language, is owing to the multi
plicity of meanings belonging to the same
words-their peculiar definition depending
entirely upon the sound or information giver
to the words. The Lecturer gave the wore
"Choong,' as an example. Pronounced short
- - - yooopc 6 q nac
sage" but give it a longer dwelling sound
"Cho-o-n-g,' and it means brass !" and
still longer and more musical tone, and
means something else-and so on throug
six or eight definitions. Hence it requires
quick, discriminating ear and good powers {
imitation, more than study, to acquire apoV
er to speak Chinese. There were sewers
other highly interesting points noticed, bl
we have not time to give a more extended a
count of the Lecture.
Mr.. Yates went out to China in 1S47, as
Missionary from the Raleigh Baptist Assoc
alton, and he has b4a there ever since, IN
his return a few weeks since. HIS neal
having suffered, he comes home to recru
, but will return next year to his INTEREST,"
and important field Of labor. Having acqu
l ed sufficient knowledge of the language
, ex plain gospel truth to the almost innumel
l BILE millions in China, it is to be hoped tn
: his life and health will long be spared to
Dor for their conversion to the knowledge
Christ. The Church in this section, viii
Rev. Mr.. Yates represents in that far-offf fl
= of missionary enterprise, ought to encoura
, and sustain him by their prayers and libe
S support, so as to make him feel that, thou
1t expatriated-away from country, home a
IS friends-amid perils and privations-that
. brethren sympathise with, and care for h
in his self-sacrifcinglabors to carry the g
le pei to the dark and benighted heather.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26

- John H. Tiller, Esq, sends us a club
of fifteen subscribers, from Point Peter, Ogle-
thrope comfy, Ga, which, he says he readily
procured in one evening-having a~ccidently
seen a copy ofthe Spirit ofthe Age. Thanks,
dear sir. Though a stranger to US, our
heart warns to you for this act of friendship,
May you live to serve us the SAM trick fol
many long years to come-and often each
year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26

Mr.. SENATOR REID.-We are gratiied to
learn that Gov. Reid has so far recovered his
health as to be ableto leave his home in Rock
ingham on Monday last for Washington
He has not fully regained his usual strength,
but his friends indulge the hope that he will
soon be completely restored.