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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The Iaaycnworlh Constitutional Conven
ton closed its lsbors and adjourned on the
ID Of April. The correspondent of the St
Louis Democrat says:
A complete constitution has been framed
and adopted in little more than week =
time, the several committees. having been
announced yeslerlay a week aga, .,......... -,
Within the past two or three days, earnest
efforts were made by the conservative mem.
hers, TO introduce the word white into
Tho instrument, but every attemp, was u
complete !ail,an. Every iaa'e tttiszt ri the
u. s.. twenty .onc years old, and upward.
and foreigners who have been in the coun-
try one year and have declared their inicn-
ton TO become citizens. are qualified elec.
tors The question Of universal suffrage ia
to bc submitted by the first Legislature, 10
u popular vote at the frat general election
under the constitution Schools arc re-
quired to be established, open and free to
every child in the State. In the declaration
Of rights. the right Of oil men to the con
troll OF their persons. Is asserted to be- prior
Ia law, aud the right of trial by jury is de-
clarcd to extend 10 persons Of every condi-
ton These are among the liberal provi.
siou@ Of the instrument, and those over
which tho struggle between the liberal and
conservative elements in the convention, was
most earnest.
After the constitution had gone 10 the
enrolling committee. j. NJ. Walden, chair
man Of the committee on an address TO the
American public. submitted n report Of this
document The Ddny Times says This
able state paper IL from the pen Of Mr.. Wal
den 1t is admirably written, earnest calm,
conclusive II has IN II the fire Of the spirit
Of the revolution aud its wisdom. Il will
be read by the people Of the republic, bc.
cause il Ia noble defense Of the rights and
liberties Of the people
The policy recommended 10 the people Of
Kansas by this Address, Nv that they give the
IDayenworih constitution n hearty raiitlcal
ton. and refuse 10 accept OF any organic
law which may drive its origin from the
lNcomptoD constitution or government, IL
was distinctly understood, by il. that the
convention would not tolerate the policy
Of any free stats men qualifying under the
lecompton constitution. should IL bc re.
cciyed. This provoked nn earnest and pro-
tract~l discussion, for there are few persons
who think that there may be n contingency
in which il may be necessary for the officers
und,r lecomptoD 10 assume their functions
The address az adopted by the convention
does not recognize the possibility oi I~comp-
ton becoming the fundamental law, even
should Congress receive il inasmuch "a
without the sanction Of the people ii will
be-, in fact null aud void
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The steamship Star Of the West arrived
at New York on the l2th. with ~ $50 900
in specie ~ passengers, and California
mails Of March oath, The following Ia all
the news Of moment
Anti.lecompton Democratic motings had
bocD held IN various places, in California, III
which Douglas was fully endorsed. The
California fhronitie says that out q sixty
papers in tho State, Of which twcptycight arr
Democratic, only five support the President
on the Ircompton issue. McCmkic. tx.
member Of Congress- and other leading
Democrats, are IN favor Of the position
oi Dpuglas aud Walker.
The supreme Court had rendered dccis-
ion adverse TO frcmonta claim 10 gold Ia
ken from his Mariposa lands.
The California Senate passed the rs0ln-
ton previously adopted by ,Ic Assembly in
favor Of Lccompton. The Senate bad re-
fused 10 provide for Constitutional Con
yention. The Assembly had passed bill
10 provide for funding the floating debt Of
San Francisco.
~ large number Of cattle had bosp drown
cd on the upper Sacramento by the high
water succeeding heavy rains
News had reached Panama that the trea-
~ between the United States and New
Grenada had been ratified.
Lieut.. Allen, who was reported 10 have
perisbod iD the SNOW, had arrived at Port
land, Oregon, having been abandoned by all
his party, except one man.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22
III. Utah EsJseds,iss

The ieayenworth correspondent Of the
81. Louis Repubi,op,, rays
Mersrs. Russell, Majors and Walden have
received orders To start 10 trains Of 2C
wagons each. These trains take upwards d
1900 Transfers aud ! / 900 mules 4 com
Iany Of sappers and Miners from West
Point had reached The Fort. The entire
force at the Fort. 90 the 10Th, consisted Of
~ companies Of artillery, aof infantry, and
2 Of Dragons iIorses anil mules were ar.
irving rapidly; 20s transfers are reported
ready ior grvioe.
Ilogmans command parsed IT. kearncy
and wa. rapidly pushing onward. A move
msn, Of the troops 10 take post 10 the Dew
district Of Platte. IN guard the route will
take place in few days.
l.. Nst..s..l r. \ fui.e s.e2fa
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

the people hereafter requisite for admission
in all territories of the United States, ex
cepting Utah and dispsnses altogether with
All enabling act
There will bc no acceptance Of volunteers
by the President until the final passage OF
the deficiency bill. Senator Davis is ~
gar,led as convalcsecnt.
WASHINGTON, April3 ).
Correspondence of the Courier 4 knqulrer.
The following ARE the provisions Of the
Deficiency Bill which will probably pass the
House:
For the Clerks Of House, ..........s 5000
Contingencies Of the House Of Reps $4,000
Regular Supplies ofQr, Master Dept 'is,0o0
Purchase OF llorses ....,.......... $4,000
Incidental expenses Ur. Master Dept 1000
barracks and other buildings ....., $1,000
Transportation Of The Army. ........ 5,ta0. 900
Subsistence in Kind ,...,...........i ,220, 900
surveys for military detcnses. . 5000
Mise elianeous NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1000
Surveys IN California ,,,,,......,.. 10, 900
Clerks in Post Office .,........... $500
Dehciene lin Revenues Of L. o. Dept ,iGa 900
-
This il exclusive Of amendments to he of.
lorcd in the Senate and House. which will
doubtless swell the bill to over 81 900 900.
by lar the largest ever known.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The McDosoron estate has been finally
diys,cd Baltimore will receivc about 5000.
900. ~ soon as The proceds Of the sale can
be- rcalizeJ.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

Orders are out to the 10000 Mayors Of
the various communes Of France, To deliver
no passports without the personal attend
apce Of the Individual, wbore personal pecu-
liartiss are to he more carefully depicted,
specifying all the distinguished marks VI the
physiogromy.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

Tng UrAn Ansv.--Our latest advics
are 10 January 26tb. The troops are ~
ported IN comfortable condition, and excel
Ieni health Only four deaths have occurred
since the arrival Of the command at Camp
Scott.
In view of the serious, II no. nsarm0ant-
able, obstacles presented by the forti6cs-
tons and cannon Of the Mormons, II wH
thought an entrance 10 Salt lake valley
would be made by another routea hundred
mihs longer than tbe one heretofore con.
teinpIated. but Offering 40 Sbstructions Of
any magnitude. Two hundred Of the prin-
pal men of the Utah Indians had been in
the camp, and gave assurances Of peaceful
intentions towards the Americans.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The National Typographical Union meets
d, Chicago, 90 tbe Bird OF May.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
MARRIED,

On the 18th of September by the Rev. S. ]. Love,
HAIRY EDISON, Esq, to Mrs. ELIZA HANGER, all oil
this county.
On the 2Sth ult in Lewsburg, by Rev. DIR. McEt
henry, Mr.. RICHARD MAuzY. of Rockingham, to Miss
MARY EDGAR, daughter of Mason Matthews, Esq.
On the 18th ult., near Timbervilie, Rockingham
county, by Rev. Socrates Henkle, Mr.. DAVID FUNK to
Miss ANNA, eldest daughter OF MAJ Henry Men, all oil
Rockingham.
On the 2lst ult at the residence othe brides faith
en- by Rev. r. C. Smith Mr. JoHN d. HANssL OF high
land county to Miss MARGARET HINER, only daughter
of BENZ. Hiner, Esq, of Pendleton county.
On Tuesday morning 18th ult, at Rose Hill, near
Charlottesville the residence of Mrs. Jane 9. Craven
by Rev. VIM. P. Parish, Mr.. ]. BERNARD PEyroN, Of
Albemarle, to Miss ELLA ]. HOWARD, OF Richmond
city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05

THE TARIEY.-The Richmond Enquirer of the
nth inst, publishes very sensible article from
a correspondent upon the subject of the tariff
The writer urges return to the principles OF
the protective policy of 1928 and 1912. Madi-
son, Jefferson and Jackson are quoted in favor
of affordiDg ample protection to all the industri-
al pursuits of the country. 1t is alleged that our
present financial troubles, as well as the emoar-
easements which have previously afflicted the
country, have grown out of departure from
the protective system. The writer iersner
strongly urges q return to protective duties as
the only sure means of relieving the country irou
the present difficulties. This we suggest - ),
move from the proper qua, al Id 'ne i'eN'
direction
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
q. ". -MINNIS'
Photograph and Fine Art Galleries,

40. 1877, Main 81, Richmond, OPp0. CHstona HoHse,
and Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Va.
HAVING furnished myself with every facility for
Ii getting up pictures of all kinds, in the most ar
tistc style, feel assured that can satisfy the most
critical taste wish the people Of Virginia to be sd-
at either of my Galleries they can procure any style Of
picture that can be gotten in New York any other
Northern city am taking life-size photographs
which are colored in Oil, by which means perfect
likeness and most beautiful picture is secured The
same effect can be produced from small Daguerreo-
types or Miniatures, which, for effect and durability,
equal the best Portraits small size photographs, col
ored in water colors making softDess and delicacy
of finish, highly pleasing; and in Ambrotyping
think can exhibit specimens which are the veryre
lection of the Art.
Richmond Sept 81. lS5S-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05

PHILADELPHIA, June ID, 1857.

PHILADELPHIA, June IL, 1897.
Messrs Perry Davis / Son-Gents: For more than
wear was afflicted with troublesome cough, at:
tended with yellowish frothy expectoration, and
great emacation followed. Whether it was liver or
lung cough l knew not, but there was an incessant
tickling sensation in my chest. Calling one day at
the office of the United States Journal, OF this CITY,
one of the proprietors strongly recommended me to
try your Pain Killer. sent out and got the article
and was helped Immediately, and am now we'll This
was last March l withhold my address, as my FAM,
" and myself are averse to notoriety. That what
have written is solemn truth, is we'll known to the
proprietors of the Journal. | write under the infu-
ence of grateful feeling. Yours truly,
~ Sold by druggists, grocers and medicine deal
ers generally.
Oct < 1S5S-oW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
AUCTION SALES.
DURIIC SALE OF Personal, PRO

N
/ ERTY.-I will offer, on the 22d day of Octo5e,
next, at public auction, at my residence, three miles
west of staunton, on the Middlebrook and Browns
burg Turnpike, the following property, viz
About fifty acres of very fine Corn, Horses, and !
very fine Colt, rising two years, Mich Cows and
Wagon with Harness, Q horse Carts with Harness
lot of Pillow and other Harness, Poughs and Har.
rows Wheat Fans, Wheat Screen, Cleaner, all
my Farming Utensils, together with my Household
and Kitchen Furniture. will also, on the same day.
sell o lot of Derrick Rigging, such as Machinery,
ers Hammers in short all kinds Of tools for quarry
ing sets Blacksmith Tools, and variety Of other
things too numerous to mention.
not rented priv ately before the day of SALE will
on that day offer my Farm for Rent publicly, Should
rent nv farm, will have quantity of Oats, about
Is tons of Hay and large quantity of Fodder to sell
at the same time and place
TERMS "A credit of four months will be given on
all sums over S. the purchaser giving negotiable note
satisfactorily endorsed; IS and under, cash.
Sept. %, ls5S-tds JOHN NUNAN.
GNUG FARM FOR SALE.-As trustees Of
y the estate of j. B. Breckenridge decd, we will
sell at public auction, the premises, on SATURDAY.
Noo. Is, 1858, the FARM purchased OF Samuel Is.
Brown, and on which he formerly resided. This farm
is situated on the road leading from Staunton to
Waynesboro,' within half mile of the Fishersviile
Depot on the Central Railroad. 1t contains 200 A
ores of Land, and is well improved as place OF
residence.
This property Is so well known as to require no
further description.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne. fourth in six months, on ne
gotiabe note well endorsed; and the balance in one,
two and three years from day of sale. Deed to be
made and deed of trust taken.
The creditors of j. B. Breckenridge are respectfully
invited to attend the sale and look after their inter-
ests. JN0. B. BALDWIN, r,..o,.
NJ G. HARTMAN Arustees'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
Sept. %, 1858.
DCPI,
|YOMMISSIONER,S SALE,-Tn order to car

COMMISSIONERS ALE.-In order to carry
into effect decree of the Circuit Court Of Angus
ta rendered in the cause of James Bell against Hatch
Clark and others, SHALL on the 18th of October next
proceed to SELL upon the premises to the highest bid
ner, TRACT OF LAND, lying on North River, in
said county, containing, by estimation, One Hundred
and Sxyfour Acres, sold by said Bell to said CLARK
This farm lies about two miles Northwest of Mt
Scion, is tolerably well improved, and can be made
very productive
TERMS:-So much Of the purchase money in hand
as will pay the charges and expenses of sale and the
balance on credit OF six twelve and eighteen months
the purchaser giving bonds and good security, and
the title retained till purchase money is paid. Full
possession on the 1st of January next
Sept 7, 1858. DAVID FULTZ, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
, MAGNIFICENT ATTRACTIONS
AND MOST EXCELLENT BAReAINs IN
F ALI x D r. Z, 6. &SsO!Oo5DSf

No. 229 BROAD STREET, Richmond, Va.
WE are prepared to exhibit to our customers and
w the public, large and splendid stock of Dry
Goods adapted to the Fall Sales Our stock was Sc
ected with especial reference the retail trade and
consists of all the new designs gotten up in Europe
and our country. We shall continue to add by every
arrival all the new goods that out to pre-
sent to the trade, at all times, the most fashionable
ST. les in market We will offer the best inducenent
in price and are confident that in STYLE quality and
variety, our assortment cannot be surpassed. With
every facility to conduct an extensive business,
shall spare no pains TO attain object and cordially
invite all to examine our goods before purchasing.
CRENSHAW, QUARLES co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
Fall Trade. 1855.

Y ally South in laying in their Fall Stock of mer-
chandise should fail to purchase abundant sup
ply of SEMPLE'S INFALLIBLE BAKING pow
DER, the best and most economical preparation
known for making light, sweet and wholesome Loaf
Bread, biscuits, &c. 1t is recommended by numer-
citizens of different sections, and will certainly
give satisfaction when used properly. 1t Is entirely
ia physician, and manufactured with great care from
the purest material Merchants can confidently re-
commend this article to their customers as the BEsr.
saH JOHN w. GARLICK,
Manufacturer and Sole Proprietor,
~ Richmond. Va.
az Sold by Druggists and Grocers generally
throughout the State.
Sent IA 1855
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05

ANNIVERSARIES -DtsUis' Pam R'tlsr-lt Is
real pleasure to speak so favorably OF TINS ar,
ticle known almost universally to be good ana
safe remedy for burns and other pains ofthe BODY
1t is valuable not only for colds in the winter,
but for various summer complaints, and should
he in every family.-Ch. Adr0cate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05

Since the commencement Ofthe search for Mr..
Thurston, the missing @ronaut, in the swamps
of Michigan and Canada West, the bodies OF
two men have been discovered, but neither was
identified as that of Mr Thurstou. One OF these
was found near Monroe Mich and the othef III
the river at Tilbury East, in Canada.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
OOCKRRInCE LAND FOR SALE.

LAND FOR SALE.-The
II undersigned having determined to move to the
West, offers for sale his TWO FARMS, nearly ad-
Joining and lying on Walkers Greek, 6 miles North
of Brownsburg-the one containing near $50 and the
other 1873 ACRES There are about loo acres of each
cleared and mostly set in grass the residue well tim
bered The land is of excellent quality, well watered
and exceedingly productive There are on ZACH farm
neat and comfortable DWELLING HOUSES, Barns
&c Il is needless to say more, as persons wishing
purchase wiIl of course examine for themselves.
Sept. u, 195S-2m WIN. ID. SMILEY.
esy- Rock. Reg. copy I'm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05

New YoRK PoLuIos.-Washington Hunt has
written n letter to gentleman in New York
CITY, defining his present position. He says he
was honestly and earnestly in favor of a union
Of the Anti-Demooratic masses, but the action OF
the Republicans at their Convention has render
ed il impossible for conservative men to unite
with them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
DIED,

On Linvills Creek, Rockingham county, on the
nth of September, Mr.. DAVID p. Bowman, aged A
wears. months and 20 days.
On the goth ult, near Bridgewater, Rockingham
county. of typhoid fever, Mr.. ADRIAN NIswANDER, IN
the 2Sth year of his ege.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
AUCTION SALES.
0oMMIssTONER,s sALE OF VAAUA-

n
1 BIE REAL ESTATE, In BATH COUNTY. =
In pursuance ola decree pronounced in the CiIcnit
Court of Bath county, at the July special term $685.
in cause therein pending, in which Emma Johnston,
in her own right andas executrx OF John johnston,
decd is plaintiff, and Edwin Bowen and others are
defendants shall, as Commissioner OF said Court,
proceed to sell at public auction, on the premises On
Thursdau, the l1tk day of Norenaber NEXT the ALu-
ABLE TRACT OF LAND upon which the salo John-
atom resided at the time of his death, consisting OF SIX
senorate tracts containing, in the aggregate, ABOUT
I55O ACRES and situatedin the SAID county OF batn,
abont three miles from the "Heanng springs ana
civ miles from the "Hot Springs" Immediately upon
the Turnpike Road Leading from tne warm 10 the
"White Sulphur Springs.
This farm is chiefly limestone land and much of it
level and can easily be made one OF the best Grain
Stock Farms in this section of the State, being well
watered with two never-failing streams running
through it, and with numerous springs.
The tract may be very conveniently divided, So rs
to make two excellent and good sized FARMS with all
necessary buildings upon each, there beng on the
tract two large and commodous ID DWELLING HOUS-
ES, one of Brick which has been used Tor several
wears ne HOTEL known as the "Cedar Greek Hotel,
and the other large and we'll built Frame House, in
which said Johnston resided at his death. There are
attached to each of the Houses all necessary Out
houses. rr os
fce-ths having always been capital situation for
country Store. There is also on the promises good
MERCHANT MILL, upon never-failing stream.
All of the buildings now in good repair 10
farmer, grazier, physician, merchant or hotel keeper
this property offers great inducements, and, indeed,
it is seldom that property so desirable as this and so
eligibly situated is offered for sale In Virginia
FERNS One fourth of the purchase money to be
paid in cash on the day of sale the residue on credit
of nine eighteen and tweny-seyen months, in equal IN
staments and the purchaser purchasers executing
bonds with good personal security for the deferred
navments and the Commissioner retaining the legal
title as additional security until all the purchase mon
ey is paid
and Mills and the farm contiguous, on the LIST day OF
January next and the residue ON the LIST day OF octo
Address Healing Springs P. O., Bath Co., Va.
EMMA JOHNSTON Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Reported 6y p. ~. .PoaosU Dc Go.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
RsDortsd for tie Spectator By ". d. T5mpkins d Bro
RICHMOND. Der. 4, 1858.
FLoUR-We quote new Superfne at 61S; Extra,
'WuEAr~Prlme Red, Sl.S5@sl.4O; Prime White,
$l.50@Sl.55.
CoRX-Sl. OO@s1.O5. Stock very light.
RrE-75e@s0c.
BUrrER-l5c@20c.
LARo-llc@l2Hc.
0ATS-45950.
PLASrRR-S4
GUANo-S60.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
SOMETHING NEW FOR SHAVING.

The most exquisite toilet compound that can Se o US.
ed for shaving is "FoNTAINE's CREAM OF WILD FLOW
Fps tbt effect Of which upon the skin is almost mag
cal Its rich ather penetrates and sOftens the beard
operation both easy and agreeable Its effect upon
the mouth alone in whitening ine 'eet a nnS peri"
c % is worth the price of the article F. G.
FONTAiNE h CO., S05 Broadway and No. Astor
House, New York. Sold by all Druggists. For sale
in stanton by DR.. W. B. You've.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-05
Church Dedication

Church Dedication.
The new Methodist Episcopal Church at Mt. Merl-
dian Augusta county, will be Dedicated on Sabbath,
October 10th, at II o'clock, A. NJ. The Rev. Il; n,
Brown, of Alexandria, former 2; =. OF Rockingham
DistrictO and other ministers will be present.