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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

Ex-President Pierce and wife were to leave
Madeira on the first of June for Lisbon; from
thence, avoiding the larger European cities, for
Vevey, in Switzerland, where he will spend the
summer. Mr. Nathaniel Hawthorne and MIR.
John Howard March will be with him in Swift
erlaud,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

DEATH OF PRESIDENT BuoHANAN's Cousin
An Irish paper announces the death, on the Sd
ult., of Mrs Hemphill, of Straw near Newton
stewart, in her Saith year. She was the eldest
daughter of Mr.. W. Mcfarland, of Leardan, who
married Maria, eldest daughter OF the late Mr..
Andrew Buchanan, of Tattyreagb, near Omagb,
and was first cousin to the Hon. James Buch-
anan now President OF the United States of A
merica
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A STATUE OF EDWARD EyERETT.-The Bos-
ton Courier recommends that when Mout Yer
non shall have come into the possession of the
nation, statue of bronze or marble, in some APP
propriate part of the domain, be erected OF the
orator by whose efforts it has been secured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20
Military Election.

The election of field officers in the 16Oth Reg
iment took place at Springhill, on Friday last,
and resulted as follows; William Fl. Hartman,
Colonel; William D. Anderson, Lieut.. Colonel;
Robert T. Poage, lst Major; George Fishburn,
End Major.
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VALUABLE ESTATE IN ROANOKE
v COUNTY. NEAR BONSACKS DEPOT. CON.

VALUABLE ESTATE IN ROANOKE
Y COUNTY, NEAR B0NSACk'S DEPOT, CON-
FIFTY-SEYEN ACRES, FOR SALE AT AUG
TI0N.-Will be sold at auction, on the premises, on
TUESDAY, tho nth Of august, 1858, at II o'clock,
H. If fair if not the next fair day, that portion Of the
valuable estate in Roanoke county, recently owned by
Mr. Fleming James, as lies on the right side of the
turnpike road leading from Lyncbburg to Salem, con-
tanning by recent survey, Acres say one tract
No. l. Of 727 acres of which 215 cleared and
5l2 in original growth, and mainly the finest to-
bacco land The other tract, No. g of 430 acres, Of
which l54 acres are cleared and 2lS acres in original
growth as above mentioned On the largest tract the
Improvements are valuable, consisting of large
BRICK DWELLING, two stories above basement,
with brick wing for Kitchen, &C., all recently thor
oughly repaired and painted, with new porches be-
sides large Brick Barn, needing some repairs an
excellent brick Office, Store or Lumber House, ali COW
esed with tin, except the barn. the dwelling house
having been covered with tin the past year, with light
ming rods complete. Also fine Orchard, Garden
ground, well Of water, &C.
is very fertile, having fine southern exposure being
similar in quality to the lands in that neigEborhood
which are 80 we'll known, and regarded as among
the most valuable in Virginia; the heallhiulness Q
the climate and beauty Of scenery being unsurpassed
This estate being within quarter of mile Of Bon
sacks Depot, on the Vlrginia and Tennessee Railroad
and less than quarter Ut mile from manufacturing
-four mill, mill and mill is within nine hour
travel of Richmond and Petersburg. and about tvs,
hours from Lynchburg, to either of which places it:
products can be easily and quickly transported. The
neighborhood and society are excellent. 1t lies with
in one mile of Coyner's White and Black Sulphur
Springs, about IL miles of Salem and about OF the
large and hourishing Female Institute at Boteour
Springs
Persons disposed to examine the foregoing property
can do so at any time, and they are particularly anc
respectfully invited to do so.
On the above estate there is nearly 500 acres OF
in original growth the wood from which can be solo
at Bonsacks depotat from 81 1925 per cord From
much of this land six loads per day be hauled ant
from other parts four hive loads per day. This
would pay large proportion of the purchase money
of the whole estate.
As the present owners of the above estate are anx
ous to sell the same purchasers invited TO attend
the sale. As tract No. 2, il will be sold aohoat tn
last limit or reserye, that purchasers may atenC
the sale with the expectation of getting bargain, thu
not having purchased the property with view
of holdlngit.
TERMS :-0ne-third cash; balance at one and two
years. for negotiable notes. bearing interest secured
by trust deed G0DDIN q APPERSON,
July 20. 1858. Auctioneers.
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Col. John B. Moomau, of franklin, Pendle-
ton county, graduate Of the Virginia Military
Institute, at Lexinton, has been appointed Bri-
gade Inspector, for the 18th Brigade, Virginia
Militia, composed of the counties of Hampshire,
Hardy, Pendleton and Highland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

FROM MEXICO -Advices from Mexico to the
9th ult. have been received.
The order for the levy of the forced loan upon
imports had been countermanded in the prov
ince of Guanajuta, and number oforders that had
been issued for the expulsion Of those foreigners
refusing its payment had been withdrawn.
The earthquake reported in previous accounts
continued to be felt on the 18th, 10th, and Goth,
with the most disastrous effects. At Monelia
two churches and several houses were laid pros
trate, and at "Talazacuaro" four churches and
number of dwellings, besides sixteen of the in
habitants being killed.
From other portions of the country we have
accounts of many villages being destroyed.
The earthquake was the most fearful for half o
century, and no portion Of the country is believ-
ed TO have escaped its visitation.
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THE LYNouINe CASE IN KENrUoKY.-Joseph
Beard, the city marshal of Lexington, KY, who
was killed by Barker on Saturday morning, the
10th, was at the time, endeavoring to stop fight
in the market house. Barker, who was engaged
in the row, rushed upon Beard with knife,
which entered his side, severing the lungs and
entering the heart, killing him instantly. A ter
rible excitement Immediately ensued and the cit
liens assembled in large numbers. Barker was
taken to the watch house and thence to jail
He was, however, soon seized by the indignant
multitude and marched to the court house yard.
A temporary scatfold was erected from the court
house window, and at 8 A. NJ Barker was swung
Off The first rope broke aud he fell to the
ground, distance of thirty feet bruisng his
face considerably. he recovered in few min
utes and was again taken up to the window, a.
mother rope attached, and he was then made to
jump again from the window. His lifeless body
was left dangling in the air Throughout the day.
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no N Wu0N TT NAV CONCERN.-At

mo ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.-At
i the November term of the Circuit Court Of Angus
County in the year 1888 Will apply 70 S4ri GOrst
tor of jacob BasEin stefre dec to pay to or to
money in hi, h %s12 f. m such s sS
NH 81 bs parish Of Caddo in the State of Louisiana
miami daughter of Alexander Boyd Sterrett decd,
late Of said Parish MARTHA STERRETT,
Tutrix of Mary Emily Sterrett.
Caddo Parish, La, July 20, ls5S.-4t
MILITARY ELECTION.--An Election Of
Nl Colonel, Lieut. Colonel, and two MaJors Tor the
urday' ihe 2sh of August, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. The
Subaern Officers, it IS expected, will have qualified
to their Commissions, and be on hand promptly, to
vote in the above election.
G.. G. ROBERTSON,
ID. S. BELL, ICom'rr
J. A. HARTMAN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

MHEAT DRILLs.-I. ann prepared to order
w for those in want, either Pennock's Roller or
Slide Drill, or Bckford d Huffman's superior Cylin-
der Drill, with or without the Guano Attachment
They will be furnished ut the lowest factory price,
with freight added. Those who wish to supply them
selves should at once hand in their orders Any fur
Their information given upon application.
GEO. E. PRICE
Staunton July 90 '5s-V COPY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

DUBLIC SALE.-As Administrator de 6onis
i non of VIM. Ii. Ebdon, d., will, ON Friday,
the 1861 of August next, sell the unexpired Lease Of
said Ebdon lin front of the Sherfs Office, at IL o.
clock, NJ in the property called the PUBLIC GAR
DEN. leased by SAID Ebdon from A. H. H. Stuart, ESQ.,,
and sold subject to SAID Suarts claim for rent. The
Garden is in highly improved condition. and the
Buildings are neat and comfortable Terms accom-
modating and made known on the day of SALE
r. TURK, S. A. c.,
July 90 1858. And as SUCH Admir-, DC.
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The MEXICAN FORCED LoAN.-Minister For
syth it is stated is to be fully sustained by the
Government in his course in resisting the impo-
sition of the extraordinary tax in Mexico on the
property of foreigners. The question, rs invov-
ing principle of international law, was refer
red to Attorney General Black, who has dec-
ded that it is neither compulsory tax nor
forced loan, but an attempt to extort money
in defiance of express treaty stipulation with
England, and virtually with the United States,
which places US on footing with the most favor
ed nations. The information is that the British
Minister at Mexico did not consent to the pay
ment of the tax by the subjects of Great Britain
except under protest, waiting instructions from
his Government There is every probability
that this proceeding must involve serious EN-
barrassment, and may be designed to provoke
complications
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4 TTENTION CAyALRY.-The Cavalry at
n tached to the S2d Regiment will parade at New
Hope on Saturday. the 3lst day of july at IL O'clock
A. NJ full attendance is required as business Of
Importance will come before the Company BY order
of the Captain, JOHN s. ELLIS, D. s.
July 90, 1858.
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Emil and Fair Notice!

anhscrhers who pay within the year 50 viii be recelv
ed in full. This regular price OF $3.50 will be rigidly
and lmpartally exacted from all who fail to pay be-
fore the expiration Of the year.
Jan. 6, 1858.
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CCHOOL FOR BOYs.-wM. II. wAD-
y DELLS SCHOOL will be resumed on the lst Of
September He expects to be in possession of the
schoolroom recently occupied by Miss Maria Clarke
Pupils will not be received for less than FIVE MONTHS
and no deductions made except for protracted sick
ness. Terms per month, $780, with a small assess
ment for fuel during the session.
Sfaunton .Tnlv Oh
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STANTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

LETTER FRoM JUDGE SUMMERs.-Judge George
W. Summers of Kanawha, was invited to par
ticipation in grand celebration of the National
Anniversary near Maysville Ky,at which John
J. Crlttenden> and himself were to bs,the ora
tors Judge Summers was compelled to decline
the honor, and in a letter announcing the fact,
he says:
would rejoice to have it in my power to at
tend the contemplated gathering of sound con.
SENATORS and patriots on the occasion referred
to. should especially delight to meet Jno. j.
Crttenden, the nobest specimen of a true heart.
ed gentleman, and of wise and enlightened
statesman. to be found within the broad limits
of the Union. The simplicity and truthfulness
of his whole life, bis fidelity to the Constitution,
and his devotion to the perpetuity of the Union,
make him the man for the times. believe his
services and worth are better appreciated at this
moment than ever before. Would that l could
tender him, in person, the homage of my admi-
ration, next week, in his own Kentucky. He
is, in fact, Kentucky. Virginan, for he was
born when your State was county of Virgin
ia, and within the limits of that county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

Lucien Minor, Professor of Law in William
& Mary College, died week before last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

RENOVATION OF MOUNT VERNoN-The New
ark Daily Adcertiser says:-We are glad to
learn that the ladies of the Mount Vernon Asso-
citation have taken one step and that an impor-
tant one, in order to make the Mecca of the A
merican pilgrimage all that it should be, by So
liciting the services of Mr.. Geo. Thorburn, OF
this city, to take charge of the premises. 1t is
intended, we understand, to raise a large fund
$500, 900 if possibe-the interest of which will
be appropriated towards identifying the place
from time to time, the cultivation of rare and
beautiful trees, flowers (seeds and cuttings of
which will be distributed through the country,)
laying out the grounds in the most tasteful man
ner, and in word, making it the Garden of A
merica. Among other improvements contem-
plated, are the restoration of an old church on
the premises, built by Washington, which has
long gone to decay, and the building of mau-
soleum to cost from $50, 900 to $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

CHAD, HERRING & MACKERAL.-We
y have few Barrels of very nice Shsd. Herring
and Mackeral that We will sell at reduced price for
cash. p. n. POWELL. co.
Staunton, July 90, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

A VALUABLE FARM.-In order to carry in-
II to effect decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
rendered in the of David Baylor William Kyle
and wife and others, we shall, as Commissioners of
said Court Friday tie 20M Of August next proceed
to SELL upon the premises to the highest bidder tract
OF Land lying the village OF Parnassus in sal
county, containing by estimate 2O5 Acres, and in
the occupancy of said Kyle and wife for years
past.
This farm lies on the Harrisonburg and Warm
Springs Turnpike, in good neghborhood, is well i'm
proved and susceptible of high state of cultivation,
and altogether well deserves the attention of purcha
sers.
TERMS.-So much of the purchase money in hand
will pay the charges and expenses of sale, and two
hundred dollars in cash. or negotiable note well en-.
dorsed payable in sixty days. with the interest added
the balance upon credit of /, 2 and years, bonds
with good security required and the title retained.
The growing crops reserved. Partial possession
given the purchaser in time to Seed and full possession
on the 1st day of January next.
DAVID FULTZ,
ALEX. II. ii. STUART, Com'rs.
WA IT HARTMAN
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New Arrangement in the
STAUNTON ACADEMY,
Session Of lS5S-'9.
LYTTELTON wADDELL, A. NJ, Prineiuals.
JAMES A. WADDELL, NJ. D., ! ''A''p"'''

JAMES a. WADUELL, NJ ~,
DR. JAMES A. WADDELL. now associated with
his father needs no formal introduction in this
community. where he was born and reared. The
Trustees have in therpossession the most satisfactory
testimonials, including several from the University,
in regard to his qualifications. His own academlcal
education begun in this Academy and continued at
Princeton was completed at the University of Va,
where he obtained diplomas in several schools incu
ding those of Ancient Languages. He is, moreover,
Teacher of long experience elsewhere. The course
ofi3structon in the Academy is thorough and sub
stantial, embracing MATHEMATICS, LATIN, GREEK and
FRENCH. 1t is designed to make the School, in fact
equal to any of the same order in the State.
The session is divided into two half sessions Of I'VE
months each, beginning the lst of September and Isl
of February The fees are due at the close OF eacn
half session, and no deductions are made excep. ioI
prolonged sickness. Pupils must be entered i0r ~
least five months. en-
Terms per half session, $50; French, Aexrs.l eiV'
There Is also an assessment each pupil Tor iuei.
Stanton, July 20, '5S-6w THE TRUsTEEs.
CTORE STAND FOR RENT, Hermitage,
- VA Merchant that is single man can Obtain
nood hoard conveniently, at moderate price, or
SS,arr;ed man with small family, can be accommoda-
tod with house This is excellent Country STAND,
bcipg within miles of the Waynesborough Depot IN
a thickIy settled neighborhood and miles from any
other Store For information apply to me at Waynes'
boro'. or M. A. Chambers, Hermitage, Augusta, va
JULY 90, ls5S.-2m SAML. hENNEnLI
-. barp
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DESIRABLE SMALL FARM IN MAR


IA KET.-The subscriber offers for sale the very de-
sirable little FARM on which he now resides, situate
in Augusta county, on the road leading from the Staun.
ton and Buffalo Gap road up Middle River adjoining
the lands of Jacob Baylor, ESQ., Maj. Wayland and
The tract contains about rs AcREs-about Il acres
in timber; the residue in cultivation. OF the land in
cultivation about 30 in grass The improve
menis are comfortable, consisting of House and
Kitchen, substantially built and conveniently arrang
ed Stable Courthouse, Ice house. and all other ne
cessary outhouses a OF which buildings compar-
atvely new.) There is Spring of excellent water
convenient to the Dwelling, and young Orchard of
the usual varieties of Fruit The tract lies as well as
could be desired and is probably productive as any
upland in the county; is in highly intelligent and
quite pleasant neghborhood, convenient to Churches,
Mills, Stores, and within y miles ofSwoopes Depot,
on the Virginia Central Railroad.
A more minute description is deemed unnecessary,
as il is presumed any one wishing to purchase WILL Of
course, examine for himself The undersigned will
take pleasure in showing the premises to any one
wishing to examine. The terms will be made known
ON application in person or by letter.
Address, Swoope's Depot, Augusta county, Va.
July 90 '5S-6W S. j. LOVE,
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nACONi RACON!!-6OO lbs. Nice Rockingham
b Cured Middlngs and Shoulders. mn
$500 lbs. Cincinnati Hams superior TO anything we
have ever sold in the way of Bacon: Call ana exam
me for ycurself P. n. POWELL CO..,
Staunton July ., 1862 Union Han buiioing'
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EXTENSION SKIRTS.-A few dozen more of
~ those splendid Patent Spring Steel Extension
Skirts, the best now in use, received by
d. A. KAYSER d co.
Staunton July 90 1858
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Ayers Pills

Are particularly adapted to
arrangements Of the digestive
apparatus, and diseases arts
Ing from impurity Of the
blood. A large part Of all the
complaints that afi1ict man
kind originate In one Of these,
and consequently these PILLs
are found to cure many vari-
atfsa NJ disaaaa
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A UGUSTA RIFLES-Will parade at Fishers
n ville on lst Saturday of August next, at 2 o.
clock, p. NJ. G. F. KEISER, o. s.
July 20, '58-Y. please copy w
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-01-21

BRUTAL MURDER OF \ WoNAN.--The Worcester
Mass Bay State gives the following particulars
of a murder near that place, which has been brief
ly noticed heretofore:
On Friday night Edward Boyle with his wife
Isabella Il. Boyle) attended ball. given in house
about SO rods from their own. They left the ball
at about halfpast ten O'Clock, but in a few min.
utes he returned for help to get his wife home,
saying that she had fallen and could not arise
Some Germans went with him, and found her
about half way, lying on the ground her face Gov.
cred with blood aud unable 20 speak They con-
veyed her to the house where the blood was wash
ed off her face, and she was put into bed. The
Germans left about twelve o'clock, leaving Boyle
alone with her.
Saturday morning he went to the honse of an
Irish family, and State that his wife had fallen
out of bed in fit and died This led to an exam
ination, when il was discovered that she had r =
ceiyed several severe wounds on various parts of
her head any one of which, according to the ply
sician's opinion, would have caused death Her
nose was broken. her face terribly battered, aud
there were severe wounds on her skull. These
had the appearance of having been done with a
stone.
Her bloody clothes had been washed ont, but
the base board near the head of the bed was spat-
tered with blood, as well as the wall paper
Boyle was arrested, and this (Mouday) morning
was arraigned before the Poliee Court on the
charge of wilful murder. Boyle is about 33 years
of age and not of a aprepossessing appearance. lie
plead not guilty.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-01-21

ARREST OF ALLEGED CoUNTERFEIrERs-on Monday
last Lucien Swartz and John Van Caster were ar
rested near Cressona, schnylkill county, Pa,
charged with issuing counterfeit coin and notes.
A carpet bag, which they had left at a hotel IN
Cressona, was found to contain some $500 IN
counterfeit 25 and 30 cent pieces. 81, 81 90, $
and $40 gold pieces together with ahont ,5co IN
counterfeit notes, principally on the Phladeiphia
Bank. They were committed to Jail in Schuylkill
Haven TO await the arrival of the u. ). marshal,
from Philadelphia From information given by
Swartz, David Gibson, of schuyikill Haven, was
arrested aud held in 5000 to answer the same
charge. Next day, Jonas sYonng, resident OF
Muncy, was arrested at Pine Grove, ON similar
charge
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-01-21

CORRECT ESTIMATE OF GgASDMorHIRs.-Rey. DIR.
Tying, of New York. recently delivered lecture
upon -Old Women in which he gave ''our grand
mothers the following compliment: "Nothing,"
said he, is respected in private family than
the old grandmother who sits in the centre of its
circle. j wouii not give up the worth of my chill
dren's grandmother In my house for the best and
handsomest yotag woman in the land"
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GREAT ExoIrEMExT.-A large COM

WHEAT IAOIIEmHNT.--h iHBd cun~
course of persons assembled on the Capitol Square
yesterday, with the hope of seeing the statue
box removed from around the horse ard his
rider, and ropes and blocks adjusted and tested 20
zee if they would bear the ponderous weight. The
statue was swung and hoisted short distance By
the machinery, which seemed TO be amply strong
in every respect. As as ths iron fastenings
are completed, Capt. Dimmock has promised 20
give notice when he will have tine statue hoisted,
that all who wish to do may see the opera
tion. The figures are yet encased in wrappings,
which will not be entirely removed, In all proba.
bilty until the inaugural ceremonies are ready to
be performed. F'..r
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THE Sons OF TEMpERAscr-we have

Hh GUNS UF IEMFEHANCE-Wt nHV6
beard it intimated-will turn out in full regalis.
on the 22d of February, to witness the inaugurs-
tion Of the Washington Statue. If the Masons.
knight Templars, Recabites, Red Mon, Sons OF
Temperance firemen and Military all parade In
full uniform that day, aud march tn procession to
the capitol square, the sight will indeed be an i'm.
posing one. As yet the order of proceedings have
not been made known, ifdeter rmined upon, but the
impression generally prevails that gi and process
sion will be absolutely necessary to make such
demonstration the occasion requires. If bust
Of every kind is suspended, AZ IL should be,
and the weather proves favorable. the I'D will be
day of pleasant recolleetions to all who live to see
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-01-21

FATAL AFFRAY.-At Waterloo, Munroe county
ILL.,, on Monday Of last week, an affray occurred
between a farmer named G.. SchirIing, and ply.
sician. Knives were used, and both parties re
ceived severe cuts. While the tight was in pro
gress constable arrived, who threw Sehirlng
down stairs, where he died few moments after
The doctor and constable were both arrested.