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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

CAUGHT ON TIE JURY.-The following, which
we have heard told as fact some time ago, may
be beneficial to some gentleman who has young
unsuspecting wife:
A certain man, who lived about ten miles from
K, was in the habit of going to town
about once week and getting on regularspree,
and would not return until he had time to ''cool
off," which was generally two or three days.
His wife was ignorant of the cause of his stay
ing out, and suffered greatly from anxiety about
his welfare When be would return, of course
his contiding wife would inquire what had been
the matter with him, and the invariable reply
was, "thathe was caught on the jury, and couldn't
get off,"
Having gathered his corn and placed it in q
large heap, he, according to custom, determined
to call in his neighbors and have a real corn
shuoking frolic. So he gave Ned, faithful ser.
want, a jug and an order to 60 to town and get
gallon OF whiskey-a very necessary article on
such occasions. Ned mounted a mule and was
soon in town, and, equipped with the whiskey,
remounted to set out for home, all buoyant with
the prospect of fun st ''shucking."
! When he had proceeded few hundred yards
| from the town, he concluded to try the "stuH,
and, not satisfied with once, he kept trying un-
til the world turned round SO fast that ho turned
| OFT the mule, and there he went 10 sleep ano lne
mule to grazing. 1t was now nearly night, and
when Ned awoke it was just before the break
o'day, and so dark that he was unable to make
sny start towards home until light. As soon as
his bewilderment had subsded so that he could
get the ''point," he started with an empty jug,
the whiskey having run out, and afcot, for the
mule had gone home. Of course he was con-
templating the application Of a ''two year Old
hickory" as be went on at the rate OF two forty.
| Ned reached home about breakfast time, and
''fetched up" at the back door with a decided
guilty conntenance.
"What in the thunder have you been ct, you
black rascal2" said his master.
Ned, knowing his masters excuse to his wife
when he got on a spree, determined 10 tell the
truth if he died for it, and said: "Well, iraster,
to tell the truth, was kotch on the jury, and
couldn't get off "-,NashrilIe Neaos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

It is a very erroneous imputstion upon one Of
our prominent politicians that "he drinks hare"
There's nothing in the world he does easier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
JNo. u. ISBoDsN, GEO. w. lABoDEN.
EMBODEN IL BRO,
ATTORNEY S AT LAW,

STAUNTON, VA.
TNHE above Law frpi Is dissolved SO far rs praeuce
l. in the County Court Of Augusta Is concerned NJ M
Iulbodsn alone win practice; but when the interests
of their clients require it, the services OF ootn wi oe
rendered in ell the other Courts and the partnership
name will be used in receipting Tor all claims placed
in their hands, as heretofore.
Aug s. '5S-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

little editor in the interior thinks that We
seat had corn" Probably he lives upon wheat
for he is bearded, and cbatfy and smutty.-
| Prentice
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

The Bombay Geographical Society announce,
in their proceedings, that they have received q
specimen Of the walking leaf, from Java, with
eggs and young; and, what seems more curious
sill, walking flower, described as a creature
with white body, pink spots, and crimson bor'
der
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
AIEx. II. N. STUART. B. BALDWIN STUART.
T,AW PARTNERSHIP.

TTAyING associated my son D; Baldwin Stuart
I'll with me in business we win hereafter practice
law in all the Courts held in Stsunton under the name
and style Of ALEX. III. III. STUART IL SON.
Particular attention viii be given to the COLLECTION
OF CLAIMS. -,
The senior partner viii also regularly attend the
Circuit Courts of Rockingham ana Rockbridge and
the Court of Appeals at Lewsburg.
ALEX. Fl. H. STUART.
.Ctannton Aur 81 1883
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
Stanntoa Spsttatpr.
JOS. A. WADDELL, !
L. WADDELL, Jr., r.
RICHARD MAUZX,

TERMS.

IL k
esg- The "SPRC7ATtOI2' Is published once 'reee
at T,oo Dollars ard tty Cents yecr sch'ch naag %
dsrSGroed Jy s pagnseste Tao Dollars at any time
ln;t6E ss vtar No subscription egt1 Be discontinued
Bat at s option of The Et0rs, uatt tarTearages are
DgERzZS&AEG1S of len Sines (or less,) inserted
Etss times for one o,la end tOenty us cents for eaoa
observation-disclosures. LaTgsr anSsrsd
IN TIE same proportion.
I5eral discount made to those who advertise By the
year. mn.
Professional Cards. not srcssdsng seven lines pt be
Inserted for oas gear for s. 006 months for s3 90.
One square, tsn!iaaes) ...l gear: w
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Tco squares .l,y~ar. W
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One colamn. year; .SO w w
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AL adusrt sing for less time than three months 'Ds@
be charged for at the usual raessl 90 per square o
tie FIRST three assertions, and tOeayue cents TOR eae@
su6SsQAsat issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
April z, I8oo--Iy ---
TEW sEGAR AND TOBACCO STORE

NEW SEGAR AND TOBACCO STORN
lN OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL, and Gayo,nsnY
Ea,asre's aeoslry Stors-To the lovers of the Weed
and ehewers of Tobacco beg leave to announce hatl
have opened a SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB 8,
IISHMENT, at the above mentioned stand ,~hereat all
times, may be found SEGARS fall the most admlrea
Rrands OF imported and domestic manufacture, with
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco of the very best kind:
practical experience of many years in the ABOVE n9s
ness, and thorough knowledge of the same 1usn@Ss NE
uH Is 10 fSe taste of the mcs uveterae tobacco
ohewers and smokers hope my many friends viii
give me trial, aud their kind support in my endeAv
or to establish myself here promising them astrct
faithful attention to business. s.
'"''-'''' WILLIAM BARKMAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

DRESERYING CANS-For putting up Fruit
i for Winter use, just received. Call and get
supply soon, or all viii be gone.
Stannton July 13. rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
StaurtOn, May 2S, I85G.
- = = 20

ITO THE PUBLIC.-The subscriber respectful
J. y informs the public that he is now in the occu.
that hereafter will be opened at hs house RESTAU
RANT, and that persons from the country and other
places, can at all times be accommodated with PRO
VISIONS, for themselves and Horses, &c.
Mr. J. Z. Scherer will give his personal attention to
customers VIM. WHOLEl,
Staunton, Ap. 2S, '55.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

HENTAI. NOTiCE.-WM. CHAPMAN has re-
i moved to Staunton. He will be found at DR.. Ar
THURS Office, four doors from the National Hotel when
not professionally engaged in the country.
Staunton April g, lS57.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

9 CREW-ToP PRESERVING CANS.-Iust
- received, large supply oithe Sclew-top Preselv-
ing Cans found by three years experience TO be the
best and only reliable Canin use. For sale, wholesale
and retail, by GEO. Il. Ph1CE.
Stannton, Jnne Is '5s--Yind. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

TUS'r IN SEASON. never failing remedy
81 for killing Roaches-no mistake-as number OF
certificates from many Of the most distinguished
Reaches will estify-at DIR. 1OUNGS
Staunton, Aug. 8, 1888. Drug store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

TxTRACTS FOR FLAVORING ICE
IL CREAM, CAKE, &C., for sale BY DIR. H. 5.
EICHELBERGER q BRO, such as Rose, Vanilla,
Orange, Strawberry, Lemon, Pine Apple Nectarine
Peach, Pear, Celery, Cinnamon and Nutmeg; also Es
senees of AL kinds for the same purpose.
S.anpfon Inlv 1875
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

T ARD OIL, LAMP AND FISH OILS,
1 Burning Fluid, Csmphene and Alcohol, for sale
nv DR. d. S. EICHELBEEGER Il BRO.
'Stannton March g. 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

HLOTHS AND CAsSIMERES.-We can
I show something nice in this line.
PIPER Il FUNKH0USER.
Sinnntnn Anr 81 1873
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
POWELL. HARRISON,

k.ays or CG.TFECt1IO.s,EHx,
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
BY WM. L. MOUNT,
Main street, StauntOn, Virginia.
ORDERS respectfully received and faithfully ex-
I J eeuted VIM. L. MOUNT,
Feb 10 ls5s Main Street Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

HR. III. s. EICHELBERGER OFFERS
IL his Professional services to the public He viii
be found at his Drug Store.
CAanninn lnlv q 1lS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

NEW CONSTRUCTED COAL OIL LAMP,
IN much more handsome better aud cheaper than
she old style. For sale by ,,,1-
Staunton. July 6, 1S5S-Vind copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN. JAHEs COCHRAN.
COCHRAN & COCHRAN,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

STAUNTON, VA,
NXTILL practice their profession IN all tho Courts
wv of Augusta, and the Circuit Courts OF Bath and
Highland Strict attention will be given to all busi-
ness entrusted to their care.
o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
Ea6ieS' and Gents

ICG-CREAM SALOON,
TIME subscriber has fitted up an Ice Cream Saloon,
4 to which the Ladies aud Gentlemen of Staunton
and vicinity are respectfully invited
Stanton, June 29, 1858. WM. L. MOUNT.
A CARD.-DR. THOS. Il. KINNEY having To-
Gated in Staunton, offers his professional services
10 the citizens OF the town and country When not
professionally engaged be may be found during the
day at his Drug Store aud at night at the residence
of his father, Mr.. Jefferson Kinney.
Nov 1877
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

nIPES.-Nine thousand Powhatan Pipes, supe
rior article also, full supply ofa common ~
ticle, in store and for sale by z. J. GLENDf,
Staunton, Nav 5, '5S. Per G. L. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

J. TURNER, PROF. OF MUSIC,
N STAUNTON, YA.-Teaches Piano. Guitar
Flute, Violin, Brass Bands, Orchestra, &c.; also Bal
lad Singing Pianos Tuned in the most accurate man
ner-warranted. Persons wishing to buy Pianos will
DO well to consult A. J. TURNER before purchasing
as selection made by him may be rlly relied upon
Residence opposite Presbyterian Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

NUEENSW WAlsEs-CHiNASfAk AREA large
~ supply lust received, to hich weinvite partc1-
lsrattention. PIPER & FUNKHoUSER.
Stannton Anc SI 165s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
II. l.. DOYLE,
Atfapnav of oT SfsUnfGU Va

httUA IVY Cb NItt = EIWUhIVHy VWIy
yNTILL practice in the Courts Of Augusta, Rock
w bridge, Bath and Highland.
July 29 1887
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

SS BUSHELS ORCHARD GRASS SEED !;
I'D 10 bushels Timothy Seed-warranted pure, and
for sole by TAYLOR Il H0GE. .
CtauotND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

Q FILLING orr AT COST.-The undersigned
y being desrous of reducing their present Stock Of
Goods 10 make for New Fall Stock, will sell at
want of Goods will find it to their interest to give us
o call. BUMGARDNER & MCCLURE.
Greenvile Aug. 10, 1855.
, 1858-07-30

and control by us, American freemen, hav-
ing a great destiny before us San Fran
cisco, more developed than Puget Sound,
having much larger immediate population
backing Il up, is the natural port Of Cali
fornia aud Of our southern States; Puget
Sound Of our Northwest and our North,
and it will be the great port Of all the car
rying trade by rail from Asia TO Europe.
For these reasons, Mr.. Chairman, urge
moving to the Pacific on at least three
roads. l deem them all national, aud re.
quired by the exigences Of the age l be-
seech American statesmen 10 take an en-
larged aud comprehensive view Of this great
subject; to endeavor to realize our future
growth; and, by frmness and wisdom in
the policy which they will now inaugurate,
to make us, one compact and continuous ma
tionality, to make US, in truth, the ocean
bound Republic, controlling the commerce
Of the world.
, 1858-07-30
Letter from MIR. HieI Barnes.

We are permitted by Mr.. G. A. BARNES,
merchant of this place, to give publicity to
the following letter which he received from
his brother by the last mail The letter is
dated Fort Yale, July goth 1883" and,
as will be observed, holds ou. not the least
encouragement for gold hunters to go to
Frazer river, for at least six weeks or two
months-if at all. The letter is quite an
interesting one, although not designed for
publication Mr.. HIEL BARNES being q
resident here, we doubt not but that his
statements will have due weight with such
Of our citizens as may have thought Of
seeking their fortunes in gold hunting
through Frazer river. lie says:
81 arrived here on Sunday cyening--had a hard
time getting up the river, aud It is impossible 10 g,t
any further up al present. account Of high water.
Il must fan hiocn ieet yet. before there be any
mining done, and that will prubabyb he six weeks yet.
The Indians say 80, aud the men al the Fort confirm
it, suppose there arc 10 900 persons on the river,
from the mouth up to This place, and that Is modor
ate estimate for believe there are more and out Of
that number not more than twenty or them arc doing
anything. There arc hundreds going hack every
week. We met, think, one hundrcd boats going
back, all loaded with Passengers, besides what goes
on the steamers every week There arc a great many
here that entrcly destitute q provisions aud have
70 get back by workiag their way in some shape or
other. There arc great many claims above and be-
low here that pay well when the water Is low, but
they are all under water now, and every loot Is claim
ed. There are no bank digyings here on this river.
All the gold is on bars and ground that has been
washed Up by the river. ] have no doubt but that
there are nch dcposics above, but a long distance
up the river Tue gold here is very fnc, and not 30
plentiful as has teen reported. I am TOO early, BY
two months, TO get up the river. and DO not know
actly what shall do yet. may go tack 70 Victoria
and had ] knawn what l. now know, ! should have
remained there Tor at least two months
You vould confer an act ~ kindness upon all PER
sons who think Of coming % these mines, by telirg
them not 70 come this way for IL they want 10 nine
they must 20 higher up. and th s not the route for
them 10 take. II had 20 start again, would not
think Of coming hero, but would take the route by
Seattle and the Snoqualmie Pass of the Cas5adrs
This river Is considerable Of humbuE. The gold Is
on Thompson river, 200 miles from here, and i can
be reached mich easier BY The way hayc mentioned
or by any otter practeablo- pass In The mountains
than by this riyer.
There has been cutie a number Of person. drowned
within the past week. Three bolics were picked Up
the other dly-one a woman. May are never seen
after they start up the river They get lndan pilots
pay them from whcrc they start, and who upset
them n Get their grub"
4" The little steamer C-t1fiha rnt up hsru about 40
hour ago. and has just blow,d her whistle b start
back, 90 you must excuse haste.
Yours ESpecifolly
HlEL BARNES"
, 1858-07-30
M. Sl,am,r aCOmmOdOr,.n

Her retnrn 70 San Francisco in Distress -
JsttisOH at Sea l---Bdrsiy ESoapiag Des-
fTaofiOn : afaa I.a
The San Francisco Bullsfia Of the lTth
inst. says, that "the rotten old steamship
Conn'odore, formerly the Brother Jonathan,
which left that port on Thursday, tho 9Th
inst. with about 400 passengers and a large
amount Of freight for the Fraser river coun-
try. returned at o'clock on that morning,
having fully proved her unseaworthy condi-
ton, losing the greater part Of her cargo
BY jettisOn, aud barely escaped sinking aud
carrying down to the bottom Of the ocean
a great number Of The citizens Of California.
Il was well known that the old thing was
dangerous, and that those who shipped in
her ran great risks The passengers may
consider themselves fortunate to have esca-
ped II it we're only with the clothes on their
backs. Many have lost oil their property.
Il appears that the COnBloiOre did not en-
counter siOrn-that there had been no in
dicatious Of anything like storm
" As the steamer lay at Pacific street
wharf on the morning after her return, par
iicularly after Capt. John T. Wright, the
Agent bad gone down on board, the scene
is said TO have been one Of great excite.
ment. As soon as be entered the ship he
was corraled by the passengers, and
compelled to make immediate arrangement,
with them for the return Of their passage
money, (uOstly sieerage,) being $S2 SO
each.D
, 1858-07-30

~ We oommenoe this week The Publication o. the
T. s Laws, adopted At The late session Of Congress
Their publication viii necessarily interfere somewhat
with the usual quantity Of other reading matter Tor
some time, ye, the character OF our laws must he
made known
, 1858-07-30
SInrnIar Ind MeIanehOIy SuIcIde.

A most singular suicide was committed
10 our town on Thursday night Of last
week. Mr. JAMES GARDINER, an old resi-
dent Of our Territory, and a man vel
known to many Of our citizens, was discov
cred on his bed with an empty pistol in bis
right hand, box of caps in his left, and
his head terribly shattered by the ball
from the pistol. A coroner's jury was
summoned to the place, and soon returned
the following verdict
OLYMPIA, July %, 1858.
We, the undersigned jurors on the inquest on The
body Of AMEs GARDINER find that the deceased came
10 his death by pistol shot wound-tbe pistol held
BY bis own hand-and between the hours Of I in the
evening Of the 22d aud 5 OF the morning Of the 23d
and that he Is a native Of Scotland, and aged about
50 years. JAS. N. HUNT,
LEWIS ENSIGN,
THOS. W. BEALE,
WM. TROUT,
EN-. SARJENT,
JAMES SCOTT.
The only clue given to the cause Of this
sad occurrence is in the following note
which was left to DR.. WARBAss, which it is
deemed prudent to publish, that bis &C.
quaintances elsewhere may know all that
IS known about it
DR. U. @. wARBAssi
Please take the Keys and let no one get
It the Boxes until my son William arrives and let
him have them. There Is $40 and my papers, &C., IN
he locked Box. l desire you will Tor Mr.. Winsor)
nave me decently Inferred and quickly.
JAMES GARDINER.
/ hope no one will blame my Wife-altho' she was
obstinate and might have given In 10 what regarded
ls purposely insulting, yet she was a good wife-and
ny peculiar notions and morbid temperament lat
least since have been physically unable 10 stand any
work or exposure) have led me 10 expect more than
was quite reasonable.
l have long been tired Of life land request Mr..
Furste, anything is put In bis paper 10 give that
and poor health as my only reason for this act.
j.. G.
Mr.. GARDISER was a man Of excellent
education and the steadlest habits In his
intercourse with his fellow-men be was up.
right, correct, and scrupnlOusly honest
Though his tastes were peculiar and bis
faneies singular, in the business Of life his
Judgment was sound and interrupted
Let the grave rest on all his faults
, 1858-07-30

- FarErTE McMrLLrS. Govenozof Washington
Territory accompanied by bis lady, took passage o1
tbe stoamsr Paana on Sunday last With an beet of
visiting the Atlantic sdc
, 1858-07-30

~ Recent advices from the Atlantic
ports wOuld seem to justify the opinion
that our market will soon be overstocksd
with all kinds Of staple merchandise.
Whether this will prove beneficial or 9th.
erWise, remains to be seen. OF one fact
there can be no reasonable doubt, that
however large may be the overstock Of
general merchandise, the Graeieuberg Fam.
lily Medicines eau never prove q drug in the
market, as so popular have those truly ex.
cellent medicines become that it is only
with difficulty that the agents are able to
keep pace with the daily increasing demand
, 1858-07-30

IS- We learn from the Puget Sound
Herald of the 2Sd inst, that the residence
Of Mr.. Martin. Of Upper Steilacoom, was
destroyed by Gre on the previous Saturday
morning. Everything in the house was
consumed, and the family aud inmates
barely made their eSeape-some Of them
not having had even time TO rescue their
clothing, Mr. NJ sustains q serious loss
BY this Gre, which is believed to have been
the work Of an incendiary.
, 1858-07-30

THE REJECTION!
, 1858-07-30
LATEST FROM THE NORTH

Affairs at BeIllnsham Bay and VIctOrIa ,
, 1858-07-30

We, the undersigned jurors on the inquest on the
body Of JANIS GARDNER find that the deceased came
10 his death BY pistol shot wOundthe pistol held
By bis own hand-and between the hours Of in The
evening Of the 22d aud 5 OF the morning Of the 23d,
and that he Is a native Of Scotland and aged about
50 years. JAS. NJ HUNT,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-10-28

WHAT ARE WE COMING TO ?--The N. Y.
Tribune, in abiding to the proposed pill
grimage of Pope Plus TX. says:
The strangeness Of the thing is not, Of
course, that the head of the Catholic
Church should pay a visit to the scenes
where the Christian religion had its orr
gin, but that he shouid. under the pFotec-
ton and by the permission of the Head
of the Mussulman Faith-the representa-
tive of the deadliest oppositos Of the APP
ostolic predecessors. Indeed, the Pope
will be, in reality. the guest Of the Grand
Turk, who has already cordially assented
to the arrangement, and viii unquestion-
ably do al in his power to make His
Holiness visit agreeable to him. But,
this being the case, suppose the Grand
Turk should propose to retun the visit,
and partake Of the Inequalities of the
palace Of the Pope-would it be possible
to do the handsome thing by him
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-10-28

PROPOSED DIVISION OF KAHsAs.-The
Kansas correspondent Of the Boston Jour-
nal, writing from Sumner. under date oil
Sept 20, makes the following statement :
There is a political movement Of some
Importance going on in connection with
these gold discoveries. 1t is the forma-
ton of new territory frow the western
portion of Kansas. The parties in the
vicinity of Pixies Peak. it is said, win at
an early day elect Delegate to Congress.
and send him on to the next session with
a petition for a new territorial organizs-
tion. 1t is said that a gentleman from
Kansas City, who is to start with one Of
the trains leaving this week, will return
as the embryotic Congressman.
The grounds upon which they ask this
action Of Congress, will be, that situated
as they are. FIVE hundred miles from the
well settled portions of Kansas. and the
seat of government, it will be impossible
for them to find any protection from our
Territorial authorities and that unless
furnished with an organization Of their
own, mob law must prevail, anil they
must suffer from great anarchy. Seven
hundred miles, they will claim. are quite
too much for the length Of State. where
railroads are unknown and steamboats,