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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

A SEoRRr.-It is secret known but to few,
vet of no small use in the conduct of life, that
when you fall into mans conversation, the frss
thing YOU should consider is, whether he has u
greater inclination to hear you, or that YOU
should hear him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

Why is dandy like mushroom Because
he's regular sap.head, his waist is remarkably
slender, his growth is exceedingly rapid, and
bis top is uncommonly tender.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

Notwithstanding the general depression, the
quantity of salt inspected at Syracuse, N. Y,
this year, exceeds the amount inspected during
any preceding year by about 900 bushels
The aggregate for the season will be nearly Z.
100000 bushels, or 100000 bbls., valued at
81, 100000. About obe half the quantity OF
salt manufactured in the United States is produ-
ced there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

Lever in one OF bis stories tells Of q dashing
individual who boiled his hams in Sherry wine;
wbereat an honest Hibernian exclaimed, 81 wish
I was pig them times myself"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

Mother-"Here, Tommy, is some nice castor
OIL with orange ice in IT, -
Doctor-"Now remember, don't give it all tt
-1 Ton,nv-who has been there-"Doctor's
nice man. ma give It all to the Doctor| a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

A pert young lawyer once boasted to an old
member of the bar, that he had received two
hundred dollars for speaking in certain case
81 received more than double that sum for hold
ing nv tongue" was the reply.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

DOMESTIC YEAsT.-Ladies who are in the
habit land most laudable and comfortable hab-
it it isl of making domestic bread, cake, &C., are
informed that they can easily manufacture thelr
own yeast by attending to the following dlrec,
tions Boil one pound of good flour, quarter ol
pound of brown sugar, and little SALT IN two ",
gallons of water, for one hour. mhen m'lk u.
warm, bottle it, and cork it close. ltwill oe ~
for use in twenty-four hours. one pint OF ln's
Yeast will make 18 pounds OF bread.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

care those apples fit for a hog to cat ;" asked
a snob of q huckster. TRY them aud see" was
the rather caustic reply.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

1t is recorded that an eminent bug.catcher
chased butterfly ninA railAo hotarA he could
catch him. The chase for butterflies still con-
tnues, and some people expend all their lives
in chase of them in some torn or other.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

An Irish paper describing q late duel says that
one of the combatants was shot through the
heshy part of the thigh bone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
NEW SEGAR AND TOBACCO STORE

IN OPPOSITE VIRGINIA HOTEL, URd Qdj0iniag
KamererS Japetry SOrs.-To the lovers of the Weed,
aud chewers OF Tobacco, beg leave announce that
have opened Il SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB
LISHMENT at the above mentioned stand whereat all
times may be found SEGARS of all the most admired
Brands, of imported and domestic Manufacture, with
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco of the very best kind
practical experience of many years in the above bus
mess and thorough knowledge of the same, ustiGes
me in saying, that can supply al demands, and ad-
minister to the taste of the most nveterate tobacco
chewers and smokers. hope my many friends will
give me trial. and their kind support, in my endeav
or to establish myself here promising them astrctand
faithful attention to business
WILLIAM BARKMAN.
Stannton May %. 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

Tom thought it much JOY the first year OF his
married life, but more jawy the second.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

AN IRISH MANNER OF STOPPING hoLE.-Our
folks have got q Biddy of the yeritabest kind.-
She was q queer duck, and good natured as a
basket OF Chips. Well last Sunday as we wers
sitting down to dinner, we found the OLD cav,
with three young grimalkins, largely engaged 10
the nursery business under the table.
sBiddy,n said we, stake this cat and her KIT
tens and put them where we shall never see
them any more" A hint Of dreadful import,
but not understood. 9
"Fsith sir, an I will
The feline family were removed, and we pro,
ceeded to dine. By-and.by Biddy re.entered
with an expression on her face that seemed 10
say, "bedad / guess they are In safe-keep'pg
now" ea a,t s1. 81 -
SWELL, Biddy what have you done with the
old cat and kittensf"
''Be gor, sir, they are safe enough sure. Uye
mind the wood house frontist the stabef wen
| put them all in there, and fastened the doors
and windies Then seeing there was hole be-
side where they might get out, stopped that up
too and 80, you see, they won't trouble you any
more"
We were satisfied, of course, aud we ate our
dinner in peace; afterwards walked into the
yard where we saw the identical old cat and
her three kittens at liberty. Calling Bicdy, We
said:
"Did you not say you fastened the cat and
kittens up in the wood house,"
"Faith an did, sir"
Sand stopped the holea"
'Yes, SIR"
Well she had, that's fact but what do you
suppose she stopped the hole withs She had
stuck section of stove pipe into It'll we
thought we should split. And there sat one OF
the little imps at the mouth oft just as it had
crawled out, licking its paws and looking as sau'
cy as thunder -Rnickerbocker
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

Ifthree feet make yard, how many will It
take to make gardenl 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

Extravaganza of the most abominable kind
A man. who is blind Of one eye, Lighting TWO
candles In read the newspaper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
BURDETTS GALLERY.
VXTHEN Scotia's great MINSTREL the Wizard OF the
w North, sang bemoaningly-

"What sklfu limner eer would choose
To paint the rainbow's dying hues,
Unless 10 mortal it were given
To dip his brush in dyes of Heaven
he little thought in his poetic dream that there was
then on the empire of the great Napoleon, boy born,
who, in quarter of century thence, would teach
men to dip the brush in dyes of Heaven and seat in
rbe artists studio the light of day, as more finished
nar than ancient or modern schools could boast of
As one OF the disciples (of considerable experience)
of the immortal Daguerre. desire TO let it be known
that am now taking the 'human face divine in lines
living marble. and to invite those who want nice
Pictures taken in any style and at any price to visit
my Northern SIX, Light Gallery Burwells Corner(u
stairs.) No rlesse, no pay. "Come o1e, Come all
both large aud IN III - j. Ii. BURpETT,
burwelrs Buidng, Nam Street
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

If all the fools wore white caps we should
look like flock of geese. @ 'a,so
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

Why are chickens necks like door bells2-
Becsuse they are often rung for company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

ITO THE PUBLIC.-The esubscriberrespectful-
i ly informs the public that he is now in the occu
pancy of the House occupied by John B. Scherer and
that hereafter will be opened at his house RESTAU-
RANT and that persons from the country, aud other
places can at all times be accommodated with PRO.
VISIONS, for themselves and Horses, &c.
Mr. j. B. Scherer will give his personal attention 10
customers. WIN. WHOLEY.
Staunton, Ap. 2s, 50.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

AL adretising for less time than three months, sOA
be charged for at Che usual rdes-Sl 20 per square for
the first three insertions, and taVentyfre cents for each
subsequent issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
los Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md.
April z 1S5S-ty
! EYERCOMB,s PREMIUM PLOUGHs

IL Il would respectfully call the attention OF Farm.
els to my Ploughs. which am now manufacturing at
Churchville Augusta county.
lst. The improved Two ana Ihree-horSe NEVER
I'd. The Improved Livingston, known as the Vr'
Sd. The Self-sharpeniug Double Shovel.
The above named Ploughs are deemed superior 70
or ever used in this county by those who have tried
them.
Below append the Certificates of such gentlemen
as have tried them they can speak for themselves.
Farmers who want Ploughs would consult their OVID
interest and do we'll to oexamine my Ploughs would
respectfully refer to Mr. A J. CARRIER, at Stauntou
and to all who have examined or used the Ploughs[
will keep a supply on hand at Mr. A. ); Gar6ers ,
Foundry. JAMES bAhhLEi'
Churcbville, Augusta CO., Aug. 8, '5S-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

Among the latest novelties are Heenan hat
and PiccolOmini cigars. lag
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

"A lass! am no more as the girl said when
she got married. ~ s'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
Stauntnn Spettator.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
L. WADDEIL, Jr., Proprietors'
RICHARD MAUZY,
TERMS.

rsy- Tbs "SPEC7A TOR" as published once psss
1t Iaco Dollars and Gtty Csats ysar 0A'ch n'ay Dc
de1arged by e a~sn g d''" ,oT Iyars g. amS sas
bit at tie option Of the Editors until aarrearages are
0aid.
ER7HSEAENTS Of ten lines Tor tess,) inserted
three times for doIar. and tceatyce cents for each
Larger advertisements inserted
IN tie sane proportion.
beral lscount made to those ,oho advertise By the
JsQf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
CERTIFICATES.

We. the undersigned, Farmers of Augusta, who
have used Mr.. BarEley's Two-horse Reyercomb Self.
sharpening Plough, take pleasure in recommending It
to Farmers generally the best and cheapest rlougb
now in use IN this section oil country
JOSEPH WILSON, SR.,
pc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
JOSEPH WILSON, SR.,
ABsALoM KNOWLES,

We do hereby certify that we have used Mr.. BARK.
levs Double Shovel Plough, and have tound IL 10 De
the yery best and cheapest Plough of the kind ever
used by us We with confidence and pleasure re-
commend them to Farmers. JOSEPH WILSON,
VIM B. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

A LARGE LOT OF GENTLEMENs TRAVEL
ing Sh, %ls, for sale cheap, at the Clothing House
Of ]. P0LLlTZ.
Stnnntnn DC 70 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

A FULL STOCK OF MEDICINES AND
IN DRUGS can be always found at my store, for
Physicians and family uses.
DR. Ii. S. EICHELBERGER.
Stannton Oct 10 1883
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

"EAYY GOODS.-We have in store good as
III sortmeut ofheayy Fulled Cloth, Cassinets, Kear
seys, CassimereS, LnseyS and Flannels suitable for
bows and servants. d. A. hAlcEh q W.
at Stauntop, Oct. 26, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

DURE BRANDY, WINES II LIQUORS,
OF all kinds, for sale BY
20 DIR. H. S. EICHELBERGER.
Stauuton, Oct. 10, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

A LARGE LOT OF BLACK FRENCH
IA LACE Wells, from 81 to S5, at
d. A. KAYSER i cos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

NHINA SETS.-A very large assortment OF ev-
Y J ery description of Queensware and Glassware can
be fonnd at PIPER v FUNKH0USER'S.
Staunton Oct 10. 1883,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
CITY HOTEL
Corner Royal and Cameron Streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
q A ,1Eru,I'D gEREI EROWER PrODrletOrs
GEO. N. COCHRAN. JAMES COCHRAN
ATTORNEYS E.YS At Law,


WILL practice their profession IN all the Courts
w of Augusta, and the Circuit Courts Of Bath and
Highland Strict attention will be given to all busi
ness entrusted to their care.
AuO o. 1883
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

DR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL Il
1 J MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Staupton for the last four years would
rssnectfny inform his friends and thepubc generally,
that he sti continues to practice Dentistry in oil its
various branches with the strctest regard to dursbi-
ty and usefulness.
Office ON the south-s, of Main Street, opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton, Nov. 29, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
POWELL HARRISON,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNT0N, VIRGINIA,
WILL practice In the Courts of Augusta and High
w land.
sg- He may be found ct his Office, adjoining the
SheriRs office.
Dec. 9, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

nR. III. JAMES The Retired Physiclanl Ex
tract of Cannabis Indica, (or Indian HseP,) for
the cure of Consumption, for sale by
DR.. 7. II. i J. G. KINNEY.
CtauptOp ct 1858
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

KIRK KWOOD HOUSE,
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, Washington, ID. G.,
JOHN Ii. x A. w. kiRKWOOD,
PRoPRlEroRS
Washington March "a, l>5S--ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

NNTtRE FOR HAY.-Just received, II large lot
w of Wire suitable for bahng Hay. For sale by
Staunton. Oct. 26. 1883 GEO. Z. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

nOCTOR JAMES ID. GiLKESON-Hav
IL located in Stauntou, tenders his protessonalSer
vices to the public Tie may be found when not pro-
REASONABLY engaged, al the National Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

MEAT CUTTERS.-9 doz. Iron Meat Cutters,
M just received and for sale very low.
Siaunton. Oct 26, 1858. GEO. E. PRICE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-16
PERSONAL.

80. EI-Gov. CoTwin, of Ohio, passed through
Chicago, on his way home, on the 10th inst
80. The maiden name of the present Mrs. Fill
more was Miss Van Loon, dang hter OF the late
Peter Van Loon, Of Albany.
The Baltimore American is down upon
Parson Brownlow in long article and calls
Tour"
-. 1, !. said that the Hon John Minor Bolts
Europe. ''''''
....M rs Julia Dean Hayne brings with her
from California, as the nett proceeds Of thirteen
months acting, the snug sum of S2O,OOO
-. Hon. Edward Everett has consented 10
deliver his Grafton on " Charity In Baltimore,
for the benefit of the Association for ImproyIng
the Condition Of the Poor.
go. General Walker arrived In Nashville ON
the 18th inst and is stopping at the residence OF
his father, Jas. Walker. The Genera intended
remaining several days in Nashville
go. We are informed that the distinguished
Professor gassiz has been several days in town.
as the guest Of his friend and countryman, Count
fourtatis. Prof. A. is en- route to Florida.
80. The New York Sunday Atlas, heretofore
edited by Mr.. Arson Herrick, announces Mr A
b seaman, formerly OF Washington, as one of
T Pre-, Pseseh. PLoPrietoIs Mr. Louis Fitzgerald
iassHo mas also bee ome associate editor. The
Atias exhibits marked evidences Of prosperity.
49, Mr. Weymss Jobson who was 40 berated
by Lola Mont.z lately in New York court. 4,
aiways Ssthng Into trouble. lie has now been
III 1Ohh Allen, the charge Of
posuhg llbeIons placaTds against him through
out that city. 'A''"s u
-... There have been three suits 10, a,o.o.
between Theatrical couples pendinv Ia,.I 3;
New York city One Of AdolpLu, U n.,y III
Is. Lizzie Yves on Davenport Mr. DsvsnP.
alleges divers acts of criminaiity ag,ins, -.
wife, and one in pdTtIculaG-thP most Tecs,,
namely, with Charles Mathews the c.lehra,l,
English ''staTn comedian The referee renn,,
that the proof Of the offence is conclusive. and
the order for divorce follows, as d matter of
course. TIE real legal title Of the cause Is HOY,
against HOyt-Davenpor being merely the the
strical name Of the parties. The second is a AT
Of Annie JoTdon as George CliffoId Jordan
The plaintiff was formerly daHSsKss attach. d
10 the Park theatre, and the defendant Is a we 1
known actor-one of the leading male artists {
Laura keene's theatre. The plaintiff complai s
OF adultery on the part Of her husband = O
states that the defendant has a salary Of &lOO per
WEEK, ana owns personal estate TO the amount Of
eoIOOo She, Therefore, asks for a divorce and
decree Tor he' support The Judge granted her
q dlvorce and all allowance Of IS a week Eliza
beth Ponisi rS- James Ponisi. The pIaintifY Is
known as Madame Ponisi and claimed a divo,ce
from Lef husband on the ground Of adultery on
bis part. The testimony proved that the act. of
crimibality charged were committed In The Al
bany kuseum, and that the management IVA
not ignorant Of Illicit intercourse The Com,
granted the divorce Ii IL said Mrs Ponisi U.s
on Thursday last married TO Mr. Wallis Nor
erty maker # the Broadway theatre where
Madame Ponisi was the leading tragic actress
for several years past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-16

LAST ACT OF THE KEKsEpoRr TRAGEDY On
Friday last the streets of Pittsburgh, Pa were
fhronged on the occasion Of the execution OF
Charlotte Jones and Henry Fife for the murder
Of George Wilson and Elizabeth McMasters.
Al two o'clock, the prisoners having ascended
the scadold, the religious services were perform
ed. Both Fife and Charlotte delivered short ad
dresses In tones never to be forgotten by those I'm
attendance They enforced attention like deep
harmony. They admitted the business of the
sentence and hoped in God for mercy Contrary
10 the expectations of many they adhered to their
last confession and pronounced Monroe Stewart
innocent, which, IL is thought, will effect his
permanent discharge.
The caps were then adjusted as usual by a
slight motion of the lever the loop was thrown
on the pins, the beam fell, knocking away the
standard, and the door of the platform dropped
from updsr the feet of the condemned and
g from world 10 world they swung -
Mrs. w olf, or Washington county, sister of
Charlottes, took charge Of the bodies Tie re-
mains OF the two unfortunate persons will be re-
moved TO Washington county for intsrment
where they will be buried side by side in com
Pliance with request of Charlotte
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-16

ID From Taylor Maury, the Washington
agents, we have the Westminster Review for
January, 1883, quite up to its average high stand
ard Of vigor and literary excellence. The new
volumes Of the Westminster, North British.
Edinburgh and London Quarterly Reviews and
Blackwood's Magazine commenced in January,
and the present is thus a most favorable time for
new subscribers to begin. The price of sub
scriPtion to these unexceptionabe reprints of l..
Scott Co. is a mere fraction of what the Eng.
lish subscribers are compelled to pay
To J. Shillington, Odeon Building, we are in
debted for a copy of Graham's Magazine (, T
March
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-16

EMIGRATION TO THE STATE OF MAINK.-Dr.
H. Sherman, member of the Emigration So
ciety at Breslen, Prussia intends to bring a large
German immigration to the State of Maine He
has petitioned the Maine Legislature for an ap-
preparation of land for a German settlement,
stating tina: there are large tracts Of uncultvated
lands In the Interior, and setting forth the ad
vantages which would be derived from an emf
grafton to that State. During next month Mr..
Silbermann will proceed to Germany, whence he
expects to return sometime in June, with about
any families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-16

appropriation bill, and gave notice Of his inten
ton of calling il mp for conside alton next week
The MARYLAND contested election was then
taken up.
r Thus Is the case wherein Mr. Brooks, one of the
ca nddstes from the fourth Congressional district
of Maryland, alleges that the sitting memp r.
Mr.. Davis, claims his sea on the authority of a
preten0ed election, where the violence exhibited
by one party prevented and intimidated the voters
OF the opposite pa ty from voting and also that
the Predominant pa -ty used fraud 10 attain tri-
umph. The contestant petitions that the Com
mittee on election shall have power to take sue b
testimony In the Gaze will satisfy the House Of
the Truth OF his statements, and thereupon the
House shall order . new election TO b. bad.
The m joritv Of the committee ieport adverse
Nv ard tie minority favo q .ly 10 be riyer OF he
petitioner
Mr.. Boyce advocated the passage of the reso-
tuition submitted bv the majority Of the rcmmit-
zee. he urged that there Yves not sufficient rea-
son given why Mr. Brooks should not be Obliged
10 conform to the act Of 1851 respecting conie ed
eiec.lons The assertions In the men orial that
tue taxing OF testimony in the usual way nv the
contestant would be attended w II danger 10 the
witnesses and that they would be intimidated
ON test Tying because of the ALLEGED complicity
OF the munltip pal authorities Of Baltimore with
| the rioters. he thought were unfounded and 10
| sustain this view be cited the fact that Mr.
Whyie, the contestant Of the seat of Mr. Harris
ON the Third district is now eng ap ed in "a Ming
| testimony I'm the same CITY
Mr.. Phillips cited the statements Of the MEM
ria list, and urged that they were sustained by
MANY respectable citizens OF Baltimore and by
the Governor of the State He thought the N, a :,
involved the subjuga.ion Of the liberties Of tn,
| people
Mr.. Maynard opposed the claims OF the con
| testant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-16

ID murder, or rather homicide, was COM
mitted In Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday
evening, on the steps Of porter house in Pierre
pont street; Mr.. Simonson, a well known citizen
OF Brooklyn, was the victim, and 1t is not known
who his assassins are, though three persons,
canned Lalley, Mallen, and McGarry, who, few
moments previously had had some words with
deceased, have been arrested on suspicion. La-
ley Is a member of the Brooklyn, and Mallen of
the New York Fire Department II is doubtful
whether the murder was inflicted with a knife
or brass knuc kles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-16

ID The fisheries Of Maine, says the Boston
Traveller, are gradually declining from year to
year. and the Withdrawal Of the Government
bounty will have tendency to hasten their de-
cline, IL such measure passes Congress Among
the causes OF the decline of the fisheries of aipe
are two prominent ones, viz: first, the dificul-
Ties OF procuring outfits at the ports engaged in
that business. IL Is with much dificuIty trou-
Bile, and expense, that necessary outfits are pro-
cured, and the vessels engaged In the fisheries at
Inc smaller ports have TO proceed to Portland
Boston, and Gloucester for their supplies-prin-
eipaly TO the latter place, in consequence OF the
superior facilities afforded them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-16

LAND WARRANTS IN VIRGINIA The Rich
mond south says, that the system of granting
warrants 10 locate vacant and uuappropriatsd
lands In Virgin has been carried to sue b an
excess, that Gov. Wise has felt IL his duty 10
otest az alnst the gross frauds practissd under
IL for years. The warrant is granted TO anybody Y
who will Fay two cents acre, and the waUran-
tee may ind the land where he can in a region
already ''shing led over with conflicting titles
Ignorant persons in the North and elsewhere
have bought these warrants al f. ON 50 to 100 cts
per acre, under an impression that there would
lie no d ficulty in making location whereas In
Truth, there In no land left. The Governor Is
az ainst any further issues of this sort