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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
STANTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
. From FRASER RlvER-The San Francisco

FROM ERASER RIvER.-The San francisco
Bulletin of the Goth ult. says:
During the past fortnight, Fraser River mat.
tiers have continued to monopolize public atten-
ton. For the first few days after the departure
of the last Eastern mail, the emigration to the
North continued undated. The news then
brought from there was considered as untavora-
BILE and up to the present, this has continued TO
be the character of the intelligence. The con-
sequence has been the immediate cooling down
of the fever that ragged so violently throughout
the State for the past six weeks. The tide
thitherward has received sudden check; and
at present writing, the number of Fraser River
emigrants to be met is not very great.
This is perhaps exceedingly fortunate: Inc
number of Young men who have hurrieu OIL
from our State to the new mining region approx
imates to 5000 Many of these were badly
provided with means to exist for any length OF
time in country where the commonest neces
saries of life are exorbitantly expensive. Inc
waters of Fraser River and its tributaries still
continue too high to allow of their beds being
worked. Consequently great suffering aud des-
titution already begin to manifest themselves IN
the new mines and the probability is that much
more will be felt before the mining season be-
gins.
In the meantime, matters on Fraser river con-
tinue really in the condition that all well in
formed people expected they would be at this
time. The river is very high, and is kept
up by the melting OF the mountain SHOWS during
the present summer weather in that region
The snow after while, will be exhausted; or
if not, when the cold sets in, it will freeze, and
the river will go down and enable the miners to
work the bars on which the rich pacers are be-
lieved to exist How long it will be before this
takes place, if it will ever happen, is now the
question under discussion. Two months, at
fartbest, say the sanguine. The Responding say,
when the snow freezes the rainy season will
have set in-tbus supplying the stream all the
year round with an abundance OF water. So
little reliable information about this country is
in possession of the whites as yet that nothing
else is left but to wait patiently the operation of
time for the solution of this disputed point. A
bout the existence of rich mines on Fraser river
and its tributaries there seems to be no dispute.
The difficulty is that these mines are now COW
cred with water, and are so kept by the melting
SHOWS in the mountains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

THE RIeHT OF SEARpH-On the 26th nit
Lord Lyndhurst called up in the British Parla.
ment this question, and quoted authorities tc
show that the right of visit never existed. The
Earl of Malmesbury stated in reply, that as the
question now stood the English Government had
abandoned the right of search and visit, and the
American Government had agreed 10 entertain
and consider in fair spirit any suggestions to
obtain security against the fraudulent adoption
of the American flag. The French Government
had been communicated with, and was ready,
and even anxious, to assist us in attaining thai
object.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

A MILLER WANTED.-The recent death Of
N Mr.. Jacob Fifer has left q vacancy in the Mill o.
the subscribers and they desirous of engaging
suitable successor to 50 esumable man.
The Mill is a large new one, with oil the modern
improvements in machinery, and is in perfect order
The wheel il an overshot, IL feet high and Ia feet
wide. and commands the water Of the whole South
River.
The Mill was designed 10 pack from 80 to so barrel.
of -four per day.
IL is situated on South River. 81 miles above
Waynesboro', in fine grain growing Segion, and
there is no other Mill on t5iver above, for IA miles
No one need apply who cannot bring UNREASONABLE
evidence capacity honesty. industry and so6riety
GERARD y. STUART,
Allen. II. Ii. STUART.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

MIssoURI.-The election for Congress has re-
suited in the choice of j. R. Barrett, Thomas L.
Anderson James Craig, John B. Clark, John S.
Phelps, Sam'l Il. Woodson and J. W. Noa-all
democrats. The same party have carried the
Legislature, to which body only one republican,
it is stated, hss been elected
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

The acting President of the United States a
this time is a young man named Jas. Buchanan
Henry. Each morning he receives the reports
of the Departments, notes their contents, ant
sends such of them as he thinks requifs the at
tention Of his uncle. to the President at Bedford
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

WASHINGTON ITEMs-Preparation are being
made for the organization of an efficient militia
ry staff for Washington and Oregon Territorie
preliminary to the contemplated operations a
gainst the hostile Indians of that region, and tt
prevent repetition of such defeats as expert
enced by Steptoe. The object of the Secretary
of War is to make them fully sensible of the
power of the Federal army. A force of $500
men is to be kept in Utah. One of the Peace
Commissioners, in a private letter, represents
the affairs of Utah to be on good foundation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

NORTH CARoLINA.--Ellis, the regular Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor, is elected, and
the Legislature is Democratic, but with a re-
duced majority. The American candidate,
Vance, to fill the vacancy in Congress occasoned
by the resignation of Clingman, has been elected.
There are heavy Democratic losses in that Dis
trct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

The Richmond Examiner announces that Mr..
John NJ. Daniel, the former editor of that paper,
in pursuance of a right reserved to himself in the
sale OF that newspaper five years ago, has repur-
chased an interest in the same, and will in a
short time resume hi9 fpruef editorial position.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
Postmaster Arrested.

Maj. J. B. Watts, of this place, Deputy United
States Marshal, arrested Postmaster charged
with misdemeanor, in Morgan county, on Mon
day week. The accused was admitted to bail,
and will be tried in SauntOn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

On Friday evening last an accident occurred
to the axle OF the tender of the down train OF
the Central Railroad, ten miles this side O
CraigSyille, and the train did not arrive at Staun
ton till midnight-sx hours after time. NJ
one was injured
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
DIED.,

On the 18th inst. MARGARET ELLEN, daughter Of
David W. and Elizabeth j. Slower aged one year and
seven months. The only child of these afflicted par
ents has thus early been called to the arms OF the 81;
ylor. Suffer little children TO come unto me- ana
forbid them not" at is we'll with the child. G.
q Findcator and Rock. Reg. please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
Freight CHARGES.

We are requested by q gentleman interested
in freight transportation on the Genital Railroad,
TO enquire what has become of the new tariff OF
charges. At the date of our last advices Mr.
Elicit had it in hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

A Company formed last year to establish tel
egraphic communication between Cuba and this
continent, have completed their preliminary ar
raneements and will commence work immedi
ately
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

There is q strong contention in California O.
mong the Democrats of the State, for possession
of the nominating convention, the contest being
between the administration mensand the Doug
lasites under the lead of Senator Broderick.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

DUBLiC SALE.-Will be sold, on Thursday
The Cd Of September next, at the late residence o.
David McCray decd the Personal Estate of the said
decedent consisting of Four Horses, and Harness fol
same, Is head of young Cattle. 90 Sheep, Hogs one
good Road Wagon, Wood Wagon, Stills and lot Of
Still Tubs, set of Blacksmiths Tools, Wheat Rye
Corn, Oats, Farming Implements, &c" dc.
Terms made known day OF sale.
JAMES II. CALLIS0N. Executor
Auo IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

KENTUcKY.-The majority in the State at
large is in favor of the Democrats, but the OPP
position have carried the Ashland District, in
spite Of the efforts of Vice President Breckin-
ridge and James B. Clay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
GoMMIssIoNER,s sALE.-In obedience to

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-In obedience to
" decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
rendered in the cause Of Jacob Humberts executors
against Samuel N. Long. We shall, on Saturday, tho
1871 day Of September next proceed 10 SELL upon the
FARM owned and in the possession of said Samuel
VI. Long, lying ON The waters of Naked Greek. in the
county of Augusta, adjoining the lands of Brown,
Craun, 0rebaugh and others. containing about Two
HUNDRED and TWENTY FIVE ACRES.
This farm is highly and extensively improved, with
II large BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, Brick Store
II use large Barn, and other necessary Buildings
aud fine Orchard. The fact that tins is Naked Creek
and is recommendation enough. 1t Is rarely that
such farm is fonnd in marker
TERMS $50 much of the purchase money IN band
will pay the charges and expenses OF sale, and The
baance upon credit of one, two and three years. the
purchaser giving bonds with good security, and the
title retained Full possession given on LIST January
next. DAVID FULTZ I lcoL,s
NICH0. X. TROUT, ootiS'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
New Flour,

New flour is retailing in this place at s. 80 to
$3.50 per barrel We understand that the quality
of the flour is very superior.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

Gen. Cass is said to be worth four or five mil.
lions of dollars. He invested at an early day il
the town of Detroit. His age is nearly eighty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

James z. Dyer, lately emigrated from Pendle-
ton county, Va was drowned at Cedar Falls,
Iowa, q few days since.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
AnnrSt II 1ShS-

DUBLIC SALE.-On Tuesday. the l4M day Of
L September next, having determined 10 remove
of Horses, Cows and Hogs all my Farming nipple.
pents, consisting Of Wagon, Ploughs Harrows, &c.
all my Household and Kitchen Furniture consisting
of Beds, Bureaus, Chairs one Cooking Stove, &c and
all my Wheat, Corn and Hay.
Also, at the same time, will sell publicly my LAND
which has been advertised for some time in the Staun
ton Spectator.
~" Bargains may be expected as I am determined
to sell. Terms accommodating and made known at
the sale. Sale TO commence at half past o'clock,
A. NJ s. j. LOVE.
Aun
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
POstpOnement.

MEDICAL NOTICE.-DOCTORS JAMES 7
vi CLARKE and B. F. HOPKINS, having loca
ted permanently at the village of Mt Solon in Angus
county. and entered into co-partnership in the
practice of their profession would respectfully ten
der their services to the public They may always b,
found their respective offices when not professional
ly engaged Fees moderate and no additional charge
when the services of both are required.
sD s Usrks t takes ss this Opportunity to sarn
bestowed upon him heretofore. and would solicit il
continuance to the new firm.
Mt Scion, Va, Aug. II, 185S-1m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

The Oregon Legislature has chosen Gen. Lane
Smith O. S. Senators.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
TEACHER WANTEDLA Lad

II Enhbc I'm WIEN w AN ED.-a lauV
IL of experience and superior qualifications is want
ed by the first of September next, First Assistant
in CALDWELL Masonic FEMALE INSTITUTE, Blacksburg,
Va One competent to teach any of the English
branches usually taught in our best female Schools
together with French is desired. The attention Of
the fraternity is invited to this and their aid solicited
please address, immediately with references tesmo-
mails aud terms, REV. w. p. HICKMAN,
Aug II, lS58-It Blacksburp Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

CtAUTION.-I hereby warn thepublic not to have
I j ANYTHING 10 do with note executed by mysel
and Smith Darnall to S F. Huffman, for two hundred
and fifty dollars, said note being dated short tim,
prior to the election Of Henry A. Wise to the Office
Governor of the State of Virginia and constituted
portion of betting transaction cancelled By mutua
consent of the parties; but the note it seems, was no
destroyed and yet remains in said Huffnan's hands.
j L, McGUFFlN.
Mt Scion Va Aug H. 1853-St
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

ACADEMY. The next
w sesrion will begin on the 18Th Of September
REV w. I. RICHARDSON, Principal,
Few places offer such inducements to those who
seek 10 have their educated in safety There is
not dissipated youth in the place. And, perhaps,
no school in the State has furnished in ten Years q
larger proportion of frst-rate yourg men, Ask at the
University and ct Washington College.
s7y" Twenty Scholars wanted.
For terms and particulars apply to
". I. RICHARDSON,
Aug. II, '5s-4t Waynesboro Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
.1. COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
August 18th. 1853.
no JOHN CRAUN. SE,. MATTHIAS m

- COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
August 18th. 1853.
ITO JOHN CRAUN, sR., MATTHIAS M.
i Kersh, Thornton G. Stout John j. Cupp, Robert
G. BickIe Join Reed, Nicho. X Trout George Poages,
Robert Linn, ST., G. CARRIER, John Humbert, Joseph
Burkholder John H. Rush, and John G.. McCue and
l. j. Parkins administrators of Samuel Harnesberger,
dec'd.,-Plaintiis
And to Benjamin Weller, John Cook. Jacob Shook,
John Wampler, Alexander Walker, John Shutterly,
Thomas Walker, Benjamin Byerly, Hugh w. Shefey,
John D. Imboden, John Seawright, John B. Baldwin,
Eli Long, samuel Cline, Jonathan Sheets, Benjamin
Weller jr, John Click. Samuel Click. John R. Kesgy-
John Giyens John B. Watts, Theophilua Gamble, Ur-
bane d. Poe, William G. Lauck, Present Mo-
ses H. McCue, Adam Sheets, and Benjamin Hoover
Absent Defendants.
And to all others claiming to hold liens on tae land
of Benjamin Weller, sr, whether by mortgage. trust
deed, judgment, or otherwise.
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon the
2lst day OF September next, If fair il not on the next
fair day, (SuudaF excepted at my office in the town
of Stanton, to take and settle account showing,
according to their due prorties all the debts and de-
mands chargeabe the proceeds of the sale of the
lands OF Benjamin Weller. ST., such account having
been required TO be taken and settled Dy decree
of the Augusta Circuit Court entered the 18th day
of June 1885, in suit in Chancery depending in the
said Court in which you are parties by which same
decree the sale of the land aforesaid ordered-st
which time and place you ere required to attend.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner in Chan
said. POWELL HARRISON, Com'r.
Aug. II, ls5s.-5ts.
ENOR RENT-That desirable DWELLING on The
Il corner of Main Street, Immediately below Hop
kins & Campbell, being the same in which Bacon j.
Lewis and other stores are situated.
The House is admirably adapted for Boarding
House, being very large, containing a great many
and fitted up with every convenience which
could be desired, either Boarding House or Hotel
1t has fine large Kitchen, in which there Is fine
10 r.
Bath House, supplied with either hot or cold water
and all necessary 0ut-Buildings, together with any
quantity Of Cellar and Garrett room the latter being
nicely done off aud fixed for fires.
The subscriber is carrying on large Bakery, which
would be great convenience to any one wishing to
rent for Boarding House Hotel. The House Is so
arranged to be conveniently occupied by two pri.
vae fames-the subscriber occupying one part, AZ
his store is in the house. in order to be convenient to
his business would as soon make this arrangement;
but if desired by the person who may rent he would
relinqush the whole house.
JOHN B. CONNEvEY.
Iax;nr,op Aro
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
THE MARKETS.
STAUNT0N MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
ReD0rted bU StaD1es Mort;,, e. N.
RICHMOND MARKETS.

RICHMOND MARKETS. ~
Exported for the Spectator By ". D. ZompEins d Bro.
RICHMOND. AUG IT, 1858.
FLoUR-Old Superfne at S61I@s5s<; Extra at Sc
,S@sH New Superfine, s6@s4i Extra, s61IOs7;
Family, SI1l@s.
WHEArLGood to prime Red. sl.2C@sl.40; good to
prime White $l.S0@Sl.40
CoRN-S5c.
RYE--s0c@S5c.
BrrrER-(Plenty and dulD loo to $4,000. v
LARD-l0c@l2c.
0Ars-35@4o.
PLAsrER-S3%
GuANo-s60, and scarce
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
MT. Scion. Va. AUG. II, 1859-st

NOTICE.-As am removing TO Staun'on, will
~ offer at public sale. in Greenville on 7aS 2
the 24h Of Augvst inst, } my Farming Utensils Work
Horses, Colts, Cows and young Cattle, Hogs. r mag
on and Gear. Threshing Machine, Slacksni.n Ioos,
ct 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, at which time the terms OF sale
Viii he made known. JAMES N. LILLY.
Aup H. lS5sS-Vin COPY IT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

DUBLIC SALE.-As Administrator de- 5onis non
i of VIM, H Ebdon, decd, will, on Friday. the
18th day of August next, sell the unexpired Lease Of
said Ebdon lin front of the Sherfs Office, at ~ o.
clock. M in the PUBLIC GARDEN, leased by said
Ebdon from A. II. Ii. Stuart, Esq., and sold subject tc
said Suarts claim for rent. The Garden is in highl,
improved condition, and the Buildings are neat ant
comfortable. Terms accommodating and made known
on the day of sale. r. TURK, S. A. c.,
July II, SO. And as such, Administrator, &c.
POstpOnement.
The above sale has been postponed till Tuesday. til,
PAN inst. r. TURK
Aug. II, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

ezy- The STANTON SPECTATOR hay
ing as large a circulation as any paper pIOr
lished in Western Virginia, has no snpe ai"a
i'm this section of country as an ADVERTISING
ynadsum
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
MISS LUCY WADDELL WILL RESEME

WI her SCHOOL at Wayuesboro', Va, on the first
Monday in September.
TUITION from slb TO $50 per session. Instruction
in Music Ton Piano and Guitar will be given by
competent teacher. Boarding be obtained in pri-
vate families at about Sl2 a month.
REFERENCES :-Rey. w T. Richardson, n. Masse,
Esq, and the former patrons of the school.
WaynesbOro' Aug. II. '5s-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

T7RESH DRUGS-Warrantedp pure and genuine
i just received and .alwaya on hand at ,orvo,s
Stanton, Aug. II, '5S, DIX. fooN@9'
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

c~ BUSHELS ORCHARD GRASS SEED ;
"a 40 bushels Timothy Seed warranted pure, and
low sale bv TAYLOR H0GE.
Staunton, Aug. II, 1858.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-13
Indiana Statistics.

We copy tine following, furnished origin
ally for the Indiana Gazefieer and Directory.
now in progress Of compilation by G.. W.
Hawcs, Esq Mr. \. j. Baker, Postmaster,
and leading business man of the place,
furnishes the report:
COFFEE, CLAY CoUxTY.-We do not live
in a town, but aS we live in model torn
ship ! will give you an item, and f you
think it worth time and place in your Il;-
rectorN please revise and publish any part
5trrrr pro- A-1------- -
office.
Old Lewis Township. Clay County, In
diana. is the hammer township in the State
for sociability among her people. She num-
bers about one hundred and seventy fami-
lies, all white except one family. The
voters number about one hundred and sixty
five. and they have voted at the ballot-box
at Friendly Grove Church for the last twcn-
" years and there has never been fight,
a quarrel or the lie passed at any election
in the township-all in friendship. Within
the township there are seven school-houscS,
seven road districts, seven old bachelors
and seven large men; three church houses,
three preachers, three pair twin boys, three
liddiCrs, three carpenters, three postoillces,
/ three crazy persons and three men over
/ seyenty-fye wears old. We have no l0aicrs,
no lawyers, no doctors, no doggerics and
! no paupcrS; one store, one blacksmith shop,
/ one mill one canal, one State road and one
river.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-08-13

ting the works upon our canal, and, if pos
sible to complete them. Delegates were
sent from this place to that meeting. They
were Amos Clark, Nathan Rowley, John ].
Chandler, and the late G.. W. S. White
think their names ought to be mentioned:
for TO their suggestions on that OCCASION are
we indebted for the completion of the Wa
bash and Erie Canal, which, though it has
not realized all the benefits we expected
from it, undoubtedly by its prestige secured
to us such population and wealth, as to
render il certain that we shall be great
commercial city. Without it. it is not
probable we should have ever constructed
our railroad. The plan proposed by these
delegates to the Washington convention
and which was accepted by that body, was,
To petition Congress TO donate land-one
half of the land of the Fincennes district
for the purpose Of finishing this work An
able memorial 10 Congress, asking for this
donation, prcpaSed by the hands of Judge
j. Law, was presented TO 4 meeting held in
this city ~ tl,V~pusfsose OF considering IL,
and beingapproyedo OF, was sent to Washing
ton; and after much labor and expense on
the part of ourscitizcns to procure its pas
sage, the grant was obtained. Then il was
that certain bond-holders to whom Indiana
owed the greatest portion of her debt, offer
ed To take tie land above donated and what
had before been given, for the purpose of
making this Caual--and finish il; besides,
for one half OF ncr debt, TO look to the pro-
ccelS of its profits for payment. And, al
though this Arrangement was so beneficial
the State thus getting rid of one half of
her debt and securing the making of this
great public work--yct it was not without
great difficulty our Legislature could be
forced to agree to it. 1t was finally, how
ever, in the Session of 1867, of our Legis-
lature, sanctioned, in the passage of the act
called the Butler bill Charles Butler, Esq,
Of New York, having been the agent of the
bond-holders to bring about the measure
Since then our city has continued to adj
vance in wealth and population.
| remark, with sadness at the close of
these remembranccs of Evansville, that of
those of the male population, so far as
know, who Ike myself came here in 1919
To settle, none now remain but Nathan
Rowley, Esq. From the first his faith has
been unfatering, that he should live To see
this great commercial city. Long may he
live to enjoy the reward of his faith; for
none more than he, by his money in pre-
portion to his means, aud by his labor, has
contributed to bring about this result.