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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
Comfy Elections.

BAru.-Adam G. Cleek was elected Sheriff
Charles McDannald, Clerk of both Courts, by
40 or so majority; McElwee and Wilson, Com
missioners of the Revenue; and VIM. McClin-
tick, Surveyor.
HreHLAND.-A. Stephenson, for Clerk of both
Courts, received 9s5 votes; Joseph Layne, 1872
The candidates for the other offices had no op'
position.
GREENBRIER.- Beard elected Sheriff; McPher-
son, Clerk of the County Court; Stuart, Clerk
of Circuit Court; Larew and Arbuckle, Com
missioners of the Revenue.
RooKBRDGE.-For the Office of Sheriff Poage
received S72 votes, Houston 500, and Lindsey
2ss. The other county officers were reelected
without opposition, viz: Joseph G. Steele, Clerk
of Circuit Court, Charles Chaplin, Clerk of Coun'
ty Court, Robert S. Campbell and John A. Shaw
Commissioners Of the Revenue, and Andrew NJ
Lusk, Surveyor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
LOCAL MATTERS.
Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court has been in session since
the date Of our last issue, engaged principally IL
the trial of criminal causes. James Reese wa;
charged with forging promissOry note purport
lug to be signed by Henry Anderson, for nine
barrels of -four, which he traded to Mr.. Aoran
Lang, of this place, for gold watch. The pris
oner was prosecuted by Col. Hartman and POWER
Harrison, ESD, and defended by Messrs. Mlchler
Skinner and Niche. On Friday last the case
was piyen to the jury, who returned Veruic'
&c ,r;ltv after brief retirement, fixing the tern
IS The nrisoper's confinement in the penitentiary
at two years.
On Friday the Court entered upon the trial o.
Rev. Daniel Downey, charged with killing Will
liam Mullins on the 18th of December last. A
Jury was obtained with but little difficulty, com
posed of the following named freeholders:
samI Branneman, j. Sior, A. G. McOune, F
NJ. Finley, Rob. Terrell, Jno. Price, Jas F. Hite
Isaac A. Bushong, Isaac Baker, Job Couger
VIM. Ramsay and William Hess.
1t is not probable that this case will be dis
posed of for several days, and we refrain IRON
alusion to the testimony, but a small portion o.
which has vet been taken. The prisoner is very
mnch bleaohed from his confinement, but looks
well and cheerful.
The Grand Jury made number OF present
ments for betting on elections, selling arden
spirits without license, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08

A QUAINT ADvERTIsEMENT.-The Mechanics
Free Press, of November s, 1888, "a copy of
which has been given to US by friend) contains
the following advertisement, which it says it
copied from a late Dayton (Ohio) paper. 1t
seems that greater inducements were held out to
bachelors thirty years ago. to enter into the bonds
of matrmony, than are presented in this pro-
gressive age:
Take Notice! Elijah Slider, Minister of the
Gospel, wishes to inform the public that he has
had authority to solempize marriage, from the
year 1927, in March, and desires patronage
If they will grant him their custom, he promises
to marry for one dollar, if not taken more
than FIVE miles from home, or seventy-hve cents
at his house. He will be found one mile from
Dayton on the Cincinnati road, Jefferson Street.
Also the said Slider will pay the highest price
for linen and cotton rags delivered at his store,
either in goods or cash.
Assuming that the rags were worth five cents
per pound at that time, for twenty pounds of lin
en- or cotton cast off garments, two happy hearts
might be united in the silken bonds of Hymen.
| - 6iZa BuLLetiR
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.


N1OTlCE FhOM The BOARD OF PUB
IN Lie W0RKS.-In compliance with the provis.
ions of an act of the General Assembly passed on the
I'd of April 1858, the Board OF Public Works of Va.
invite Sealed Proposals, to be opened on the 2Sd Of
June 1858, stating the lowest terms on which the Su.
perintendence of the following named State Roads will
be undertaken from and after the LIST July next VIZ:
Allegheny and Huntersville, Abs Valley and Tug
Road, Beverly and Fairmont Road, Fairmont and
Road Huttonsville and Huntersville Road, Hunters.
Vile and Lewisburg Road Martins Bottom and Lew
isburg Road, Mlddlefork Turnpike Road. Northwest
ern Turnpike Road, Junction Valley Road Ohio River
and Maryland Road, Richards and Kentucky Line
Road, Tazewell Courthouse and Richards Road,
Staunton and Parkersburg Road Southwestern Turn
pike Road, Savin's Cabin and Summersville Road,
Wyoming Courthouse and Bluffs Road.
When several Roads are of such length and cent?.
guilty as to admit ofit proposals will be considered
for the superintendent of more than one Road by the
same person. The Board will decide upon the compe
tency and fitness Of applicants as to which the most
satisfactory testimonials will be required and every
superintendent will be required to give bond with am
pie security, conditioned for the faithful performance
Of his duties.
By order of the Board of Public Works,
TH0S. Fl. DE WITT, Sec. B. P. W.
Richmond Nav 10 '6S-1m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08

~" Hundreds of our citizens complain of debility
and anguor of the system arrangement of the liver
or stomach &C.. they frequently the result of toe
close application and thousand other causes we can
not here name; but we would say to all so afflicted
do as we have done-get bottle or two of DR.. Hoof
lands German Bitters, prepared by DR.. Jackson and
our our word for it, you win be cured We recommend
this medicine, knowing from experience that it is
much superior to the generality of patent medicines
We would say to our readers, purchase none unless
prepared by DR.. c. NJ. jackson, Philadelphia,
sold by druggists and storekeepers in every town and
village the United States Canadas West Indies and
South America, at rs cents per bottle. See that the
signature of DR.. G. NJ, Jackson is on the wrapper on
each bottle
For sale by Dr. H. s. Eichelberger Bro, and Dr.
T. H. q j. c. Kinney, Staunton; Jas. E. Ross Mt
Sidney; Waye Thompkins, Buchanan; W. NJ. Scott
Covington.
June g. ls5s-ew
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PRAYER MEErNes.-A Philadelphia letter

PRAYER MEETNGs.-A Philadelphia letter Of
the 1st last says; The prediction that the re-
lgious reyivals and prayer-meetings would be
of but brief duration was very great mistake.
On the contrary, the interest in them is, if pos
sible, increasing every day. At SAMSON Street
Church yesterday, the crowd was very pressing,
while the character of the exercise was more
interesting than ever. AT the Mariners Church,
Walnut street. near Water, is also being held q
series OF very successful prayer meetings. II
has extended into the fire department, and is
exercising an influence there which is already
bearing the most benefcent fruits. Even the
omnibus drivers have organized prayer meet
ing, and present marvellous spectacle every
Sunday afternoon, at their room, on the corner
of Girard avenue and Ridge road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
PRIVATE SALES.
FARM FOR sALE.-The

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-The un.
Y dersigned offer for SALE privately, 800 Acres
of Land, lying within two miles Of Wayneshorough
most desirable estates in the county. The land is OF
first rate quality, the improvements are good water
excellent and abundant, and the neighborhood remark
able for its facilities of markets, mills, schools and
churches.
A long credit can be given on considerable portion
of the purchase money by its being made an interest
bearing fund and secured on the land.
The premises will be shown by Samuel Il. Steele to
any one DESTROYS of purchasing; and any information
furnished by j. D. 1mboden, if addressed by letter. al
Staunton, Va.
If not sold in body, we will agree to divide it into
equal notifies, and sell them separately
And Samuel II. Steele will sell at the same time In
addition to his half of the above tract 81 Acres con-
tiguous to it, which is principally in timber
Such land as this is rarely in market we earnest
" invite attention to it. J. D. IMBODEN,
SAML Ii. STEELE,
Ex'ors of A. A. Steele, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
REy'p & DEAR SIR :.

REV ID ~ DEAR SIR
The Grand Division OF the Sons of Temperance
tits semi-aunual session in April last passed
among others, the follwing resolution:
"That the subordinate Divisions be urged to
invite the ministers of the gospel, in their re-
spective localities to preach sermon upon the
subject of Temperance on the 4th of July next"
In pursuance whereof we, a committee on the
part of = x hereby most
earnestly invite you to deliver such discourse as
is therein contemplated.
At the same session Of the Grand Division,
among Others, the following resolution was
passed:
"ResOtred, That we recommend to subordi-
nate Divisions, to admit all ministers of the Cos
pei in charge of congregations, as members of the
subordinate Divisions free of initiation fees quar-
terly dues, clearance cards, and deposting cards,
provided that they shall not receive any pecu-
mary benefits of the order, nor allowed vote
on any question appropiating funds to any OBJ
ject."
We would be much pleased to see you apPro-
plate to yourself the privilege proftered in this
resolution.
Very respectfully yours.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08

DEATH OF SENATOR MISREPRESENTATION. J.
Pinckney Henderson, Senator from Texas, died at
Washington Friday afternoon. He was detained
at home by illness until late in the session, and
after his arrival in Washington was able to give
his attendance in the Senate but short time
when illness again confined him to his bed. His
disease was of pulmonary character. The
Washington Union says
Senator Henderson was native of North
Carolina, and emigrated to Texas in the year
1885, He filled many high civil and military
positions during its existence as Republic, and
since it's admission into the Union as State the
value of his service has been repeatedly recog-
nised. He was chosen the first Governor OF
the State of Texas, and by the last Legislature
unanimously elected to the Senate as the success
sor of the lamented Rusk. He was lawyer OF
distinguished ability, an orator, and statesman
and his death will be felt by the people of texas
as great loss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
poUcH SKINS. CHAPPED HANDS

These annoyances, incident to the season, can be
readily cured by the use of "FoNTAINE's CREAM OF
WILD FLOWERS" It's medicated ather penetrates the
pores heals the sore and abraded surface and mparts
delicacy and softness to the skin.
For SuAv1Ne-Gentlemen will find it admirable
and for washing Infants and Children, it will prove
an etiectual safeguard against chatting, eruptons &c
F. G. FONTAINE & Co, 3O5 Broadway and No.
Astor House, New York. Sold by all Druggists
For sale in Staunton by DIR. WIN. B. You've.
~ A perfumed breath can be obtained by DOW
DES'S DENTAL FLUID. Toothache instantly re-
lieyed by Dowden's Dental Fluid. Soft and Spongy
Gums cured by Dowden's Dental Fluid, Teeth made
white and tartar removed by Dowden's Dental Fluid,
recommended by Drs. Peasants Hudson, Edmonds,
Hancock, &C., &C., of this city, and Physicians every
where For sale by Gil Druggists, wholesale and re-
tail. GEO. DOWDEN, DruggisI,
Sixth and Broad Streets, Richmond, Va.
~. Beware of limitations, Toothwashes, DC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08

WAR BIL.-The act of Sd of March, 1889,
which Mr.. Douglas has moved to revive with
notifications, puts at the disposal of the Presi-
dent, to be used when necessary to resist the
claims of Great Britain, the naval and military
forces and the militia of the United States, and
authorizes him to call into service $4,000 volun-
teers. 1t also puts at his disposal ten millions
of dollars, with the right to borrow the same !;
also, if he deems it necessary, to send special
Ambassador to Great Britain. The act to con-
tinue in force for sixty days after the meeting OF
the next Congress.
The bill confers these powers in precisely the
same language as the act of 1889, except that it
strikes out the word boundary" and inserts
visitation and the right of search" with few
other verbal alterations, comforting the same
power in fact on President Buchanan as was
conferred on President Van Buren,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
wesleyan Female Institute.

=. The annual Catalogue of this Institution has
been laid upon our table by the Principal, Rev
B. Arbogast, a gentleman of fine attainment;
and iudomitable energy, under whose auspices
the Institute bids fair to progress in prosperity
and usefulness The Catalogue is handsomely
gotten up, and speaks well for the taste and skill
of the printer, Mr. D. E. Strasburg, Foreman o.
the Spectator" Office. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported for tile Spectator By ". D. I6mpkins d Bro
RICHMOND. JUNE 6, 1858.
FLouR-Dull. Last sales to shippers at $4I fol
Superfne; Extra at $5.S71a
WHARF.-THE city mills have stopped grinding fol
the season.
CoRN-60c@G5c.
RYE-65c@75c.
BUTTER-lSc023.
LARD-l0c@l2c.
0Ars-30@35.
PLAsTER-S4@S414.
GUANo-S55
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
Fine Strawberries.

Mr. W. B. Crawford is one of the most sue
cessful cultivators of the strawberry plant in
this region of country. He brought to our office
one day last week specimen number" of his
crop of this season, which are emphatically
mammoth. In short time Mr.. @. will have an
abundant supply for sale.
Mr.. r. H. Fisher has also left at our Office a
sample of his strawberry crop-not inferior to
Mr.. Crawford's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
Messy Creek Academy.

We invite attention to the notice in an other
column ofthe Exhibition and Fair shortly to come
off at Messy Greek Academy. This institution
is one of the most useful in the country, and we
hope the effort to relieve it from debt will be sue
cessful. The interest of the occasion will DO in
creased by an address from Col. Baldwin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
New PAner.

We have received the first number of the
"Baltimore Christian Advocate" paper devot-
ed to the interests of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. 1t is large and handsomely printed
sheet, filed with excellent matter, and is wor-
thy of the patronage of those who wish to sub
scribe for good family and religious journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
STANTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

EooIEsIAsrroAL LAW OF DTvoRoE.-The Gene
raj Assembly of the New School Presbyterian
Ohurch. now in session in Chicago, by vote
of three to one, has made an Important decision
upon the subject of marriage between partles
divorced from other persons. The facts are thus
narrated in the Chicago Times
lady from Massachusetts, came to Iowa, and
soon after applied for a divorce, upon the ground
that the conduct of her husband towards her had
been so violent and unjust, that she had to flee
from his roof; and that though thus compelled
bv his conduct to quit his roof, he had refused
to provide for her, and thus he had abandoned
her. This application for divorce rested entirely
mon her own testimony, and not being resisted,
a decree was granted divorcing her from her
husband. Shortly after she and the Rev. Mr..
Shields, of Des Moines, were married. The
Presbytery of Des Moines took the matter into
consideration, and while admitting the legality
of the divorce, under the laws OF Iowa, they de-
cided that there had not been sufficient cause
shown in q scrptural point of view, to justify
tba narties marrying. Therefore they deposed
NJ Sbialds. The action of the Presbytery was
rov;ewed by the Synod of Iowa, and they re-
storsd Mr.. Shields to his ministerial functions
The Rev. Thomas Bird brought the matter to
the attention of the General Assembly, upon q
complaint against the action of the Synod, and
the matter has been debated pro and con. for
several days. The result is as we have stated
the action of the Presbytery has been endorsed
and, consequently, that of the Synod disapproved
This action of the General Assembly cannot fail
to attract great attention. 1t will have one good
effect at least-it will prevent persons claiming
to be religious from rushing upon trivial causes
to the courts for divorces, and then rushing, with
like haste, into matrimony.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08

The COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN Relationship
action of the Senate Committee of Foreign Re-
latons on the question of the difficulties growing
out of the aggression of British cruisers upon our
commerce, has been altogether wise and prudent.
Whilst preserving firm and decided position
in relation to the right of visitation and search
they have refused to countenance the violent ex-
tremes to which the mistaken ardor of some
Senators would have urged The resolution of
Mr.. Douglas which proposed to confer upon the
President the war making power, has been very
materially modified by the Committee both in
its scope and in the duration of the extraordina-
ry authority it proposed to vest in the President.
The original resolution which was introduced by
Mr.. Douglas and referred to the Committee on
Foreign Relations, invested the President with
unlimited discretion and was unrestricted as to
time. The substitute reported by Mr.. Mason,
from the Committee, recited that outrages had
been committed against the persons and proper
ty of citizens of the United States by the Gov
ernmenss or those acting under authority of the
Governments of Mexico Nicaragua &c., and au-
thorizes the President to employ force to obtain
redress. The act moreover, is to continue in
| force only till the first of January, 1860.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
Ladies' Fair.

We are requested to state that the ladies of
the Methodist Episcopal Church in this place
will have Fair and Supper at Union Hall on
Thursday evening, the Oath inst. Further no
tce hereafter,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08

At County Union Temperance Convention,
held in Staunton on the first day of June, 1858,
the following was agreed upon as q letter of in
vitation to be addressed to the Ministers of the
of the respective Ministers within dissatisfaction:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08

The announcement that General Harvey would
succeed to the command of the Utah army, made
vacant by the death of General Pesifer F. S,nish,
was unauthorized. 1t is now said that General
Wool will be his successor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-08
ElfHt11t1dtlfix1n<1r1Eo
DIED.,

At Lenoir, N c., on the 9th ut., ANNA TATE, only
child of Walter W. and Corneia c. Lenoir, aged SIX
months "Is it well with the childg And she an
swered, it is WELL"
Miss MARTHA A. WILSON died at her mothers, foul
miles East of Paris, No., April the 29th, in the 26tt
year of her age. She emigrated from Virginia tc
Missouri in the fall of 1856. Her disease was linger
ing and her suferings severe but borne with calm
signation to the will of God. She united with the
Presbyterian church Of Shemariah, Va. four years
ago. Her life was consistent with the sacredness o.
the VOWS she assumed and her end was peace.
dearest sister thou hast left US,
Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But tits God that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal"
J. P. F.
Near New Hope, on the 23d of May last, Mrs. ELIZA
CARRIER wife OF Mr. Martin CARRIER, in the 23d year
her age The subject of this notice was truly victim
of affection But short time ago she had snatchet
from her embrace by the chilling hand of Death, two
smiling little infants from which time her own health
had been declining and after the most unring efforts
of the best medical aid had failed to restore unitet
with the kind attention of affectonate husband ane
friends.
They saw decay steale Ger her form
And rife all her bloom away;
They saw her sink beneath the storm,
As rose buds sink in summer day. ID.
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New and Enlarged Edition.
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nod LIVER OIL.-Limes, Hegeman, Clarke
" Cos Cod Liver Oil, nice article, to be had at
DIR. 7. II. 4 j. G. KINNEY'S,
Drug and Chamieal Store.
Staunton, May ~, '5s.
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TO THE CITIZENS OF sTAUNTON.
DENNIS & BROTHER,
DYERSi
pInu1IONn VIPGTNTA

DEG to inform the citizens of Staunton and vicinity
ID that they are now prepared to execute every de.
scription of Silk, Cotton or Woollen DYEING or
CLEANSING as well as can be done in New York, or
elsewhere. We have new Machinery and the very best
of Workmen, and guarantee to give satisfaction to our
patrons. Merino Silk and Delain Dresses dyed into
fashionable coors to suit the taste of the owners
Shawls Of every description dyed and ceansed Grape
Shawls dyed Scarlet Crimson or other colors equal
to imported; Velvet dyed nearly equal to new; Silk
Dresses cleaned, and grease wine stains removed.
We intend to do our work equal to any establishment
ronage of the citizens Of Staunton and vicinity.
N DISCRETIONARY Garments cleaned and dyed to
look like new DENNIS & BRO,
Successors to j. W. HINES,
Franklin st., opposite Metropolitan Hall,
Richmond, May 8, 1858. Richmond, Va.