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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

A SINGULAR Confession New York
Herald devoted to the interests of Mr.. Buchan.
an, acknowledges openly that there is no nation
al issue now before the country. 1t says that
is the reason the Wing and American parties
could not stand, and it is the reason, likewise,
that the Democratic party is in a state of com
plete disorganization. National men, it says,
with large national views, make great national
parties, but your wretched little sectionalists-
your Dougsses, your Banks, and your jeff Da-
vises. can do nothing more than excite one Sec
ton of the country against another. They have
no national views, and the people who are tired
of Niggers and Kansas, and other sectional is
sues, soon become tired of their authors
&C. The Pittsburg Post, after the Pennsylva.
MIA election, acknowledged the same thing, aud
ascribed to the want OF q national issue, the ut
ter route of its party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

"A letter from Buenos Ayres. in the Havre
Journal, states that the Bishop of that place has
accommodated all Freemasons, and declared
their doctrines incompatible with those OF the
Catholic Church. In consequence OF this, the
clergy have exhorted from the pulpit the wives
and children of Freemasons to quit them, and
servants to denounce them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
HRara Ayis.',

Mr.. D. V. Gilkeson, of this county, shot 6
large swan in Christians Creek on Friday last
1t measured 4 feet inches from the tip of the
bill to the end Of the tail, and feet inches
from wing to wing. The plumage was very
thick and snow white. This is the first wild
bird of the kind that has ever been seen in the
county, so far as we know.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
Soutb Carolina Senator.

For the first time in the history of South Car
DINA, it is said, there has been warm contest
in the Legislature over the election Of United
States Senator. After ten ballots were taken
the Hon. James Chestnut was elected, on Thurs
day last, to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Judge Evans. This is considered signal trl'
umph of the conservatives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
Encnnraping Report.

In his late speech to the members of the Mis-
sissippi Legislature, Senator Jefferson Davis
gave hopeful account of the state OF public
opinion at the North, where he has lately trav'
eled extensively, in regard to the slavery ques-
ton. He stated that great reaction had COM
menced, ard that there was hope that agitation
would soon become Improbable to New England
politicisns
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

Mr.. EvERErT's EULoGY on the late Thomas
Dowse the noted leather-dresser of Cambridge
port, will be delivered at the Music Hall, in Bos-
ton, early in December. The proceeds go to the
Massachusetts, Historical Society. 1t is intended
to illustrate, by striking instance, the compati-
biity of TASTE for literature and the fine arts
with life oil manual labor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

1t is stated that the President has received
information from Japan that full embassy from
that country will make its appearance in Wash
ington sometime in May or June next. They
will be brought to Panama in an American steam
frigate, and thence proceed to New York. i
will be marked by splendid presents to the gov
eminent from the Japanese Emperor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

The steamship Indian Empire sailed from
New York on the 29d of October for Galway,
via Halifax. After boisterous passage she
reached Halifax on the evening of the 29th, and
sailed for Galway on the 30th of October. As
her arrival at that port is not reported by the
Europa, she has been twenty-five days at sea
without being heard from.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

The Hon. Jehu CLANCY Jones has received 6
rather instructive lesson from his constituents
The Opposition candidate, Gen. VIM. Il. Keim
is elected from the old Berks District, PenDsyl-
vanis, to fill the vacancy caused by CLANCY:
resignation, by larger majority than Major
Schwartz received in October.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

The Paraguay papers express the hope that no
rash measures will be undertaken by the United
States in their direction. 1t is charitably added
in an editorial Ola Paraguayan official, ''that the
United States might repent, when too late, of q
policy that wanted reason"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

CHRISTIANITY IN JApAN.-A correspondent OF
the Boston Traveller, under date OF Simoda in
Japan, August 10, writes that religious services
were held in the house OF the American Consul
Townsend Harris, Esq, on the Sunday follow
ing the signing of the new American Treaty
1t will be recollected that the treaty provides
that Americans may practice their religion, and
promulgate it throughout the Empire, and erect
churches wherever they please, the two Impe-
rial cities, Mako and Jeddo, not excepted
What added to the interest of the services was
the remembrance that Christianity bad been ex-
PEELED from these islands for nearly two centu-
ries and half the fatal edict against 1t having
been promulgated in the year 1920, the very
year when the Pilgrims carried it to the new
world and that this was the first celebration OF
Protestant worship since the Empire OF Japan
was known to the civilized world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

ADVERTISEMENT. l. Cholera-No medicine is
more prompt in its action on this disease than
Perry Davis Pain Killer. 1t is the acknowledg-
ed antidote which seldom fails if applied in its
early symptoms. No family should be without
q bottle of it always on hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
MARRIED..

On Thursday, the I'd inst, by Rev. Geo. G; BROOKE,
Mr. JOSEPH DEsPgR to Miss JULIA TisDALE all OF Au-
guata county.
On Tuesday evening the Cd inst, BY Rev. o. F.
Wirgman, Mr.. Lew MYERS to Miss ANGELINA n. BA-
It's, all of Augusta county, Va.
On the goth ult., by the Rev. George B. Taylor, of
Staunton, Mr.. PHILIP B. SrANARD of Richmond City,
to Miss Rosa, daughter OF E. Christian, ESQ.,, of Lex
ington, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
A TALE OF HoRRoRs- following is FIR

A TALE OF HORRORS -The following is iron
an exchange: Two brothers in-law, named Hun
ter and Reed, in Grand Cote Prairie, Randolph
county, H., got into an alteration few day
since while in q room alone. They went at !
with knives, and when first discovered one o
them was lying dead in pool of blood on thu
floor, and theother was sitting near by 10 intens
agony from serrible cash in his abdomen, from
which his entrails protruded
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

PRESIDENTIAL MORALITY. The President has
written what appears to be a very patriotic and
very moral letter, to "the Centenary ANN.
versary of the capture of Fort Duquesnee," at
Pittsburg, aud after saving the Union, as is Gus
tomary on such occasions, he launches OH INTO
the following lamentation: 1--WE never heard,
until within recent period, OF the employment
of money to carry elections" Mr.. Buchanao
seems to speak knowingly on this point, and
therefore must be credited. His letter has pro-
duced most agreeable sensation among the en-
eployees of the Government, who have been hao'
itually taxed to do what the President so much
deprecates, and as is understood here by his spe-
oial direction. They have all filed away copy
of this letter, so that when another assessment
shall be ordered, such as was recently levied to
promote the success of Mr.. CLANCY Jones, the
rebuke will be produced as justification Tor re,
fusal. No former Administration so openly and
so audaciously, required compulsory contribu-
lions for electoneering purposes, and the TACT 10
notorious here that they were authorized direct :
ly by the President. Wendell who is the con-
fdant in these operations, was sent to Philadel,
phia and New York, with supplies thus obtained
to aid particular candidates, and hundreds OF
witnesses in the Department could be produced
to prove this assertion from personal knowledge,
but for the certainty OF dismissal, which would
follow their revelations Washington Cor. o.
Bait. Anaer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

Authentic advices from the KANSAS gold re,
giou at Pixies Peak, leave no doubt of the reali,
ty of the gold discoveries. There were collected
in the diggipgs about fifteen hundred persons
principally Americans, but embracing number
of Mexicans and a few Indians. Yankee enter
prise has already begun to manifest itsefin the
founding of two towns-one, St; Charles, situa'
ted at the mouth of Cherry creek, and the other
Montana, about sight miles above the former
Buildings are going up rapidly; provisions,
though not superabundant, are sufficient to sup
ply the immediate wants of the miners, and no
very great suffering for want OF food or protec
ton during the ensuing winter is apprehended.
A special train had been despatched to New
Mexico for provisions. Gold has been found
north and west far into the heart of the mount
aims, but the diggings now worked are short
distance above the mouth of Cherry creek.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

EXTRA SESSION Leesburg Washingtoni'
an advocates an extra session of the Legislature,
upon the ground that the biennial sessions, limit
ed to ninety days, do not afford sufficient time
for the transaction of the Legislative business OF
a great Commonwealth like Virginia. In this
view we concur. The Legislature ought to meet
annually in such State as Virginia-and the
Governor ought to take the responsibility always
of converting it. The expense is trifling, COM
pared with the loss annually sustained in various
ways, by the people Of the State, for the lack OF
necessary private legislation-to say nothing OF
the great public interests which the Legislature
has in charge. Let US have the extra session.
Lunchburg Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

Senator Crittendeu, of KY, in his reply to
the congratuatory address of bis friends, IN New
York, a few days ago, stated that he must de
cline the proffered honor of leadership" de
was willing to serve with them and DO his duty
as heretofore. He would rather be patriot
than partisan. He was not q candidate for
the Presidency, and never saw the intimation
to that effect without regret
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
For the Spectator

f0T the spectator.
Messrs. Editors The nomination of Mr..
Letcher for Governor will create vacancy in
this Congressional District next Spring. Now
there are number of Democratic gentleman who
are aspirants for these vacant slippers and there
is no possible chance to elect Wing; for, as
soon as one is brought out, the Democrats will
hold Convention, and rule off all their men
but one, and then elect him in spite ofus. Now
for one, | prefer letting the whole people of the
District have voice in the election, and that
can only be done by preventing Democratic
Convention. therefore propose that the Wings
and Americans of the District shall! hold Con-
venton at an early day, and resolve not to run
candidate under any circumstances, but give
the whole field to the Democracy, and vote for
whom we please of the candidates Of that party,
What say you, gentlemen, to the proposition I?
Your views are entitled to weight, and should
like to have them. AUGUSTA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

A man has declined being a candidate IN
new State because he is not legal citizen--has
never paid tax or any other debt-owned no
property, can't read nor write, is blind, has lost
four fingers from his left hand-has tel children,
and can't leave home for fear they will abuse
their mother. 1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
Gen. Paez sailed from New York on Thursday

Gen. Paez sailed from New York on Thursday
in the government steamer Caledonia Let US
rejoice Worthy, brave, and distinguished as
the General undoubtedly is, the New Workers
have so 'overdone" him by fulsome adulatory,
never ending parades, that we are glad he has
at last gone We are really inclined to believe
that if New York could bring back the great
Washington and have the opportunity OF lonis.
ing him for about month, they would succeed
even in bringing into contempt the Father OF his
Country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

SLICK QUARTERS Virginia seems to hold on
beyond any other part of Uncle Sans unwalled
dominions to slick quarters and slick "nine-
pences," but we are glad to hear that with this
year their reign ceases, and that our money comes
down to the excellently planned system of "deci-
NAL currency"
We are disguised with "Dutch change" and
especially with that old fogy, ugly silver Gus
toner called n Virginia mine pence" in New
York SHILLING" in Georgia "seyen pence" and
so on, undergoing a peculiar synonyIne in every
State. We would, therefore, advise all to
''shove off, the slick old Spanish coins while
thew can do SO at full value, as after the 1st of
January next, the old quarters" will only bring
20 cents, and the 'nine pences" only / o cents
They will soon be among the things of the past,
and shaving money upon such will, we are glad
to state, be among the wickedness OF the past
age. So mote it be!-Rich. Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

A bill was passed the House of Representa-
tives of Georgia, by vote of fifty-six to niIy-
two, prohibiting the intermarriage OF hrst eoa ~
ins, under severe penalty, and cutting OH the
inheritance of issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

A number Of bogus gold" dollars have made
their appearance recently, which are easily
wshoyed Off on the unwary. Look out for them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
Ne, , ,ass 2. CHRi FgLTz, com'rs.

TITNHE MESSENGER COMPLETE,-J. ".
i RANDOLPH has for sale, in Nos. or Bound,
complete Set of the Southern Literary Messenger,
from 1884 to 1885, 26 vols. He also supply Vols.
or Nos to complete Sets.
BOOK BUYERS would do well to send to III
Main Street, Richmond, for Catalogues of new and
rare Books received within the last twelve months
Also published for free circulation, Catalogue Of
Standard and Miscellaneous Works, in extra bind
ing, for Libraries or for Presentation.
The style, binding and price of each Book is given.
Richmond. Dec z, 1858,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

The independence Beige says that NJ. de koths,
child has sent, through the representative of his
honse in the Pontifcial States, the sum OF TO-.
600 francs to NJ. Mortara, to enable him to CON
time his efforts for the restitution OF his child,
without sacrificing the interest of his family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

y to decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, rendered in the cause of VIM. B. Porter and 9th
ers vs. Thos Johnston and wife, &c. we shall, on Sat
urday, the lst day Of January next. at l2 o'clock.
in front of Bickles Store, in the town of Staunton,
sell at public auction, to the highest bidder the dow
er SLAVES of the late Mrs. Julia Ann Sharp, Twelve
or Fifteen in number, comprising Men, Women, Boys
and Girls.
TERMS-Nine months credit, the purchaser Civ
ing bond and good security.
DiyID FgLTz, com,rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
GALES MADE RECENTLY BY JAMES
- THOMAS COMMISSION MERCHANT, Cary
HuGH w. SHEFFEY. JAS. BuNoARDSER, JR
LAW NOTICE.

TINE undersigned have formed partnership in the
i Practice of Law, in the various Courts held In
Staunton. They will attend promptly to all business
conided to their care. Especial attention paid to the
Collection of Claims.
HUGH w. SHgFPEY will practice in the Courts OF
Highland Bath aud Rockbridge, and in the Court OF
Appeals HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

Frs has just introduced new and
beautiful style of AMBRorYPE, which surpasses any
thing heretofore produced by the "Art' of Photogrs
phyl
the people generally, In commenting upon the late
and wonderful discovery-the "PEARL AnBRorYPz"
have pronounced it far superior to the Miniature
Painting, standing out in bold relief, needing only
breath to bo "thing of life"
PRoF. Powers GALLERY crowded to overflow
ing each day and, with bis many facilities, finds it
hard keep pace with the people, so great is the de-
mand for his new style of Ambrotype. His prices arc
| low and uniform.
| Richmond, Dec. 7, 1858.
7 AND AND SLAVES FOR SALE.-As At
II torney ia fact for Mrs. Jane Mcclure and Others
WILL on THURSDAY, THE SeTa OF DECEMBER, 1859, in
front OF Lymans Tavern in the town of Way nesboro,
sell at public auction, the highest bidder, about
FoRTY THREE ACRES Of the part OF the tract Of
land now in the possession OF Mrs Mcclure.
The land is within one and half miles Of Waynes-
boro of good quality, part of it freshly cleared and
the balance finely timbered.
It would be valuable Town Lots and will be sold
all together in lots may best suit purchasers
upon credit of 6, IL and Is months
At the same time and place, will sell Two SLAVES.
Ben, an old Man, and Nancy, likely Girl, about
nineteen Cash, negotiable notes at ninety
days, well endorsed with the interest added.
Dec 7, 1858. DAVID FULTZ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
eo0O REWARD Ran away from the sub

tbO00 REWARD Ran away from the SUBJ
DZUU scriber, on Saturday night, the 4th inst,
his Negro Man Frank, about % years DID, five feet ten
or eleven inches hgh copper coored and has the end
of finger cut of on OF his hands. He also has
scar on the back of one of them. Twenty-Five Doll
lars will be given If he is apprehended in the county
Fifty Dollars if taken out ofthe county, and Two Hum
bred Dollars if taken out Of the State, and secured,
in either case, SO that get him.
Stanton, Dec 7. 1s5S-tf-yind. copy.
GALES MADE RECENTLY BY JAMES
| y THOMAS, COMMISSION MERCHANT, Cary
Street, opposite Columbian Hotel, Richmond Va.
| bbls. Apples, for DR.. A. Dold, at $275@$S; /
Frkin Butter for f. Craig. at zoe; Dried Apples for
s. Fl. Alexander, at Sl.55; Flour for Mrs. Martin,
Rockbridge, at $51s, basin Bank) Flour for same,
at 1925, Gin Store); Bucks for DR.. Wilson, Bath ct
6c@sc gross Frkins Butter for RO. Sterrett, Esq,
ROckbridge. at 22c92Sc.
Staunton. Dec. z, 1858.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF HR e e
~ VALUABLE SLAVES AT AUCTION.--AsC Com
missioner in the case of Kenney Kenney, and un-
der decretal ORDER entered the 18th day OF Nov,
in the above case shall proceed to SELL to the high.
est bidder, on the Let day of January 1852 in front
of the Courthouse in the town Of Staunton, Three
Very Valuable Slaves,-two young Men and Boy,
on credit of six months, purchaser executing bonds
with good personal security.
Dec.7, '5S. THOS. w. AcCUE, Comr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

rs- The sTAUNTON SPECTATOR 1 naS-
ing as large a circulation as any paper p. J;o
lished i'm Western Virginia, has no suPe a;Ia
In this section of country as aii
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

Whole number of votes cast, 10000. Necessary
to choice, $4,000. No choice. At six o'clock
the Convention took recess.
On assembling again at half past 8, the bust
ness was resumed. DR.. Harris withdrew his
name as a candidate.
Mr.. Wise offered resolutions endorsing the
Administration, and rejoicing over the triumph
of Douglas. Mr.. Pryor advocated Them and
they were adopted with few dissenting voices.
Mr.. Old rose and urged the nomination of Mr..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

Montague for Lieut.. Governor, who was then
nominated by reclamation
Mr.. Brannon, of Louisa, then proposed re-
consideration of Mr.. Wise's second resolution,
relating to the Illinois election. The resolution
was reoonsidered, and, after some debate, laid
on the table.
Some other business was transacted and the
Convention adjourned sine die.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
At II o'clock the Convention assembled agai
and the Secretaries reported the vote as follows


The majority c. John Letcher over all com.
pettors is II $50. The President then declared
JOHN LEToHER, the Democratic candidate for
Governor.
JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER was chosen the can
ddate for Attorney General, by acolaInation.-
His nomination for Governor was made with
out his consent.
The Convention then went into the election
of Lietenant Governor. Mr.. Berry, of Alexan-
dria, nominated Dr. 9. r. Harris, of Culpeper,
and other gentlemen were put in nomination by
their respective friends. Before the vote was
taken Mr.. o. J. Wise lose to a personal expla-
nation Many knew that no man had labored
harder to prevent the nomination of John Letch-
er. Now this man was no longer simple John
Letcher, but stood as the nominee of the Demo
cratic party of Virginia. For the sake of the
party, he told them now that he would give his
entire and hearty support, editorial and person
al, in behalf of the nomination.
The result of the vote for Lieut. Governor was
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DEARL AMBROTYPES-
L NEW sTYLE.-PRoF: POW YX15
Frs !. GALLERY g Isl Sa6 Main P6 Sc, aSM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

Daniel c. Dejarnette, of Caroline, ......... s,l0l
DR.. Clement R. Harris, of Culpeper, .......S ls4s
VIM. Old, IT,, of Powhatan, .............. II ,60S
Jas L. Kemper, OF Madison, ..............l,65 1858
Robt L. Montague. OF Middlesex, .........ll,69 800
o. NJ. Crutchfeld, of Spottsylvania, .6,6O3
j. B. Stovall of Halifax. ..455
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

"a BOXES ADAMANTINE & SPERM CANDLES
Nv Ii ''''' A'N ~ ' taylor, HoGE & CO.
noc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

L00 SACKS MARSHALL'S FINE SALT; also,
TOO "a Sacks Ground Alum do, just to hand and
for saIeby TAYLOR, H0GE co.
iof cor Doc ? 1s59-V conv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

FURS.-We have large assortment OF furs, Of
II the newest and Iaost fashionable klnds, whlch
we are selling at New York prices. anu r sne
early. " a. nc W W.
Stauuton. Dec. z, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-07

TXTOODEN WARE.-Brass Bound Buckets,
w Brass Bound Cans Flour Buckets and Painted
Buckets o full assortment just received st
TAYLOR, HOGE cos.
Stanntou Dec Z. 1888