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COMET OF 1sbs.-This remarkable comet (say

COMET OF lS5s.-This remarkable comet (says
the Albany Argus) is now visible to the naked
eye, as predicted by DR.. Gould some weeks ago.
1t is now only one hundred and forty millions
of miles distant and is very rapidly approaching
the earth, and already shows through common
opera glass well defined tail. We are told
that during the first week in October the comet
will be of the most striking brightness, possibly
the largest of the century, and at that time will
be seen near Arcturus, perhaps even surprising
that brilliant star in splendor. 1t is now visi-
BILE for about an hour after sunset and an hour
before sunrise in line with the two stars called
tile Pointers, and forming nearly a right angle
between these and Arcturus. 1t is now best seen
at four o'clock in the morning. DR.. Gould also
suggested in the last number of his Journal that
from the similarity of the elements it was posi-
bic that this comet was Identical with the first
comet of 1927, and also that of 1894. This fact
seems now, from the recent observations, almost
certain, atfording reasonable presumption that
it is periodic comet, whose period is about
thirty one years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
Fire.

On Thursday night last stable belonging to
Mrs. Sewers, on the outskirts of the town, was
destroyed by fire. It's location and distance
from any other building indicates that the burn.
ing was the work of an incendiary. A fine horse
which was usually kept in the stable, had been
fortunately turned out in the lot in the afternoon
and thus escaped the flames.
We regret to learn that corner post of the
building fell upon Mr.. James Fl. Waters, the eff
cient President of the Fire Association, and So
riously injured one of his legs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

OF Mr.. Forney little is known, and the few
conspicuous incidents of his life are notorious
for no other significance than as eminent exam
pies of personal depravity. In The field OF lite
nature, the Forrest letter is his most memorable
production. In the province OF politics, his
most signal achievement was correPs lnterpo'
lation in the journal OF the House of Represent
atiyes an act of clever villainy, of which he es-
capped the punishment in expulsion from office,
through defect of legal evidence. Is this the
sort of man upon whose word the President OF
the United States must be condemned to perpet-
ual infamy 1-Riehmond South.
And yet this is the identical man whom the
President stopped from his high position to elec'
toner for as q Senator from Pennsylvania, after
tile acts to which the South alIudes Uere commit
ted. Certainly the President cannot impeach
John W. Forpey's testimony. Ii he was tit to
be Senator, he is fit to testify even against
President Petersburg lntelligsneer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

from their substantial interests, whilst the Vani-
pires are sucking the likelihood Of the nation
from the treasury.
The public attention has been aroused; puoilo
opinion has undergone wonarous change;
healthful reaction has taken place. it is fast CIV
ing birth to new party; the party OF the PEG
pie and the Union, which will oVerwhelm Tue
present dynasty with shame and confusion
Look out for the Autumnal elections we
greatly mistake the signs of the times IL 'he'
win not prove disastrous to the bogus Denlocra
CIV. The handwriting is on the WALL Belshaz-
Ear already trembles in the White house Anu
we shall be greatly mistaken if he does not meet
politically the fate of his prototype. Such al
Iasst we believe is the tendency of public opinion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
Ear the Snect1tor

At meeting of the "West Augusta Guards
held in the Town of Stanton on Saturday the
4th day of September, 1858, the following reso
lutions were unanimously adopted:
Resolued That the thanks of this Company be
rendered to Adjutant General VIM: IL. Richardson
for the ZEAL diligence, and kindness which he
has exhibited, both as public officer and as an
individual, in aiding its organization and in
promptly furnishing it with arms and accoutre-
ments.
Resolred, That the Secretary send copy of
these resolutions to General Richardson, and
have them published in the Stanton and one CT
the Richmond papers,
VIM. S. II. BAYLOR, Capt.
VIZ. A. BURNETT, Sec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
Fall Trade, 1858.

VIRGINIA MERCHANTS, and Merchants geuer-
Y ally South. in laying in their Fall Stock Of mer-
cbandise should not fail to purchase abundant sup
ply of SEMPLES INFALLIBLE BAKING pow
known for making light, sweet and wholesome Loaf
Bread, biscuits, &c. II is recommended by numer.
ous citizens of different sections and will certainly
give satisfaction when used properly. 1t is entirely
harmless, being the production OF scientific Virgin
ia physician, and manufactured with great care from
the purest material. Merchants confidently re-
commend this article to their customers the BEST.
JOHN w. GARLICK,
Manufacturer and Sole Proprietor,
Richmond, Va
E- Sold by Druggists and Grocers generally
throughout the State.
Cant "a l658
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
North British Review.

The August number of this periodical, repub-
lished by L. Scott & Co., New York, contains
articles on Chateaubriand, Homer, Biblical In
depreciation, British Art British Drama, Light,
Political Parties, &C., &c, Price SO year, or
the four Reviews and Blackwood's Magazine for
40
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

The Union says, that, sac the tide is going
out, and sweeping in its course all the works OF
the Republicans, itcan i'll afford to have them SUR
render to the "Know Nothings." 1t is well we
should think, to have them surrender to any
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
Sermon to the Guard.

The "West Augusta Guard" have received
their arms and are now fully equipped. On
Tuesday evening last they marched to the Meth.
odist Church where sermon was addressed es-
pecislly to the members of the Company, by the
Pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Brooke, from the text
Slight the good fight of Faith &C."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

THE FRASER RIVER GOLD MINEs.-The Rev.
Bishop Scott, of the Methodist church, who is
now on an official visit to the Pacific, has re-
Gently visited the neighborhood of the newly
discovered gold mines. The last California Ad-
vocate contains an interesting letter from the
Bishop, written from Esquimault Harbor. Hesays:
Many have spent all their funds, have nothing
to 90, and know not how they are either to live
here or to get away. So it is also, am told, up
Fraser River. If the trail can be cut through,
il the water fall sufficiently in the river, If the
mines prove rich and sufficiently extensive, if
and fit is all if. am not, you know, miner
and my opinion is not worth much, but at any
late, | have no motive to be partial; and my o.
puion is, that this Fraser River excitement will
prove to be the greatest bumbug of the age, and
that many people will suffer even to the last e1,
tremity. This was my opinion before l left
California, and have seen no reason to change
it since came here, but much to strengthen it
fear that some parties will have an awful &C
count to settle in regard to this matter in com
ing day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

Aessrs. Editors The following gentlemen
have been elected field officers in Bath County
William D. IRVINE, Colonel James W. Boner,
Lieutenant Colonel VIM. Sitlington, 1st Major;
Baller Brown, End Major.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
The Comet.

The comet an account Of which is published
elsewhere in this paper, is now visible soon af-
ter dark, in the Northwest, short distance
above the horizon. 1t is very indistinct, but we
have seen it for several evenings past.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

In reference to the return of the captured At
ricans, and their probable landing in Liberia, a
writer in the Baltimore American says, that the
captured Africans from two other slavers, who
were formerly sent by the United States govern
ment to the same place were located on Stock
ton Creek" and their town, called New Geor-
gia, now boasts two Christian churches, in
which Sabbath Schools are regularly held, in ad-
dition to two day schools. They long since took
the oath of allegiance to the Republic of Libe-
ria and most of them possess the requisite prop
erty qualification emitting them to a vote. One
of their number has been a member of the State
Legislature. A few have married colonist fe-
males. They are not traders, but simple cult
vators of the soil and market gardeners for the
town of Monrovis, four miles distant. They are
an honest and industrious people, and highly
respected as such by the American Lberians,
with whom they associate on terms OF equality.
The adults speak in broken English, and cannot
be considered as wholly civilized men but their
children have had the benefit of common
school education and would not be recognized as
differing in any respect from blacks whose pa.
rents were born in this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
Marriage Notices.

Notices of marriages will not be published in
this paper unless accompanied by a responsible
name. We have been imposed upon several
times Of late and will not subject ourselves here
after to snch shabby tricks
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

LooK OUT FOR PLUNDER.-The Washington
States gives warning OF another plumber scheme
impending over the treasury, in the Oregon war
debt. That distant field affords every facility
for spectators and swindlers to ply their feloni
GUS art The fact that the War Departments
lame branch of the governments concerned,
should make the public and their agents the
more vigilant. The Star says:
'Oertain facts have come into our possession
which will enable Us, before the meeting of Con
gress to show up in its true light, this nnstrous
claim on the Treasury of the United States, a.
mounting to over $5,00O,000. a combination
of men, in high and low positions, composed of
bankers, and, it said, Senators, and their abet-
tors are getting, or have already got the control
of this immense claim, and will attempt to force
it through Congress at the next session. These
spectators, we understand, have had their a.
gents at work in Oregon, buying up the different
claims against the Government, based on the
most ertrapagont rates, for few cents on the
dollar. The facts before Us, we think, will ena-
bic US to show up this whole matter in its true
colors, and expose one of the greatest attempts
to deplete Uncle Sans Treasury which has ever
before been made"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
By the Same Author,
NEW AND ENLARoED EDITION OF
The Old Red Sandstone.

IZmO. CIUtu' SI'ZJ
This edition is reprinted from the last Edinburgh e.
new matter from the pen of Hugh Miller. 1t contains
also several new plates and cuts and appendix of
new notes, while the old plates have been re-engrsved
and improved.
~ New editions of "My Schools and Schoolmas.
ters" "The Testimony Of the Rocks" Footprints Of
the Creator" and First Impressions Of England,
ready, and may be had separately, or in uniform
sets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

The CAPTURED SLAYER Precedent.-The
press have generally given currency to the state
ment that the brig Echo, or Putnam, is the first
captured SLAYER that has been brought to oul
ports. This is believed to be an error-a belle
that is confirmed by the subjoined letter which
we find in the Charleston Courier
The present case is not without precedent, and
the action of the Government then, may indi
cate what will probably be its course in the pres
ent instance.
Thirty years ago vessel with cargo of AT.
ricans was wrecked on Carysfort Reef. The At
rcaus were landed and transferred to ST. Angus
tine. and placed in custody or cafe keeping OF
the T. States Marshal, who received Instructions
from the authorities at Washington to hire them
out and make them defrsy their own expenses,
until vessel could be sent for them. They re
manned for some time in Florida, perhaps year.
In the fall of 1929 vessel arrived in the port OF
ST. Augustine, and as soon as the Africans ascer-
tanned the object Of her coming, most of Them
unwilling to leave the flesh pots of Florida, took
to the aooeds and it was with some difficulty that
the Marshal could master them for embarkation.
They were finally gotten together and shipped
for Liberia. What became OF them Afterwards
we had no means of knowing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

~ The STAUNTON sPECTATOR nav
ing as large a circulation as any paper pup.
ished in Western virginia, mas NJ
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

81 The September No. of sargent's School
Monthly has been received, and is welcome as
usual. Published in Boston, at 81 year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

WDon't forget the Tournament at Stribling
Springs, on Thursday, the 10TH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
Temperance Cause.

Public addresses on the subject of Temperance
were delivered at the Hall of the "Sons of Tenn
perance" on Thursday night last
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

eYr See advertisement of Semple's Infallible
Baking Powder in to-day's issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, J
Mcdowell, HIGHLAND COUNTY, VA, ,
Sentember 9Th. 1858.

ITO THE CREDITORS OF WIN. b. STU
i AIT, DEc'D., and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified That at the request OF Geo.
T. Robson, Admir- of the estate of the said VIM. B.
Stuart dec d., have appointed the 9Th day Of Ocso-
Der next at my office for receiving proof OF the debts
or demands against the said deceden his estate at
which time and place you are required 10 attend.
Given under INV hand as Master Commissioner OF
the Circuit Court of Highland county, the day and
year first aforesaid. GEO. W. HULL.
Sept IA, l656.-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
GOULD & LINCOLN,
80 Washington Street, Boston.

Q HAYER'S FUND-FREE EDUCATION.
- The subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, to select from among
the poor children of the town Of Sraunton, rHREH
BoYs and NINE GIRLS, to be educated by the Slayer
Fund. will on Monday the goth Of September, 1858,
at the Clerks Office OF the Hastings Court, at o.
clock, A. M, proceed to make the selections
The Boys will be sent to the Staunton Academy, and
the Girls be equally divided between the Wesleyan
Female Institute the Virginia Female Institute, and
the Augusta Female Seminary.
All applications aud recommendations must be in
writing and must be handed to COL Baylor before the
day named and the children be within reach on
the day appointed that they can be seen by US II
we wish it.
The recommendations must be addressed specially
10 the character, disposition and capacity Of the chill.
dren and their inability 10 obtain educaon BY 9th.
or means JOHN B. BALDWIN,
A. D. TR0TTER,
GEORGE BAYLOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

NOTICE.-The undersigned has sold his entire
IN stock Of Hardware &C., to Messrs. Woods Gil.
keson, by whom the business will hereafter be con
Quoted at the old stand. Main Street, under Union
Hall. All persons indebted 70 me are requested to
come forward and settle and 10 all persons desiring
to purchase any thing in the Hardware line, would
cordially commend the new hrm.
Sept IA, 1858. u. w. KENNEDY.
HARDWARE! III A RID w REIl-Ths
il Il subscribers having purchased of Mr.. d. w Ken
nedy his STOCK of HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &C.,
the name and firm OF WOODS 4 GILKESON, and
respectfully solicit continuance OF the patronage SO
literally extended to their predecessors They will
keep on hand all times full stock OF every thing
belonging to their branch VI business, and will sell at
fair prices to punctual customers.
JNO. K. WOODS,
ANDREW T. GILKESON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

nEMOVAL.-Havipg removed to the Store re-
IL Gently occupied BY LaytGp and 1.-TWO two doors ..
~ o..r. of announcing to my friends and the pub
the tn bsys ON hand and fresh supply Of
m iiT ns WINES, LIQUORS and TEAS, all Of
,rbch will be sold cheap for Cash. Persons in want
of these articles would no well TO give me cai De-
fore purchasing elsewhere. l.. B. WALLEn'
Staunton, Sept IA, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

NHAINS.-We have in store. and for sale chesp:
u 1000 pair Trace Chains;
200 Stage
100 Breast
30 Back
rs Log
Az Fifth
IS Tongue
90 Stritcher
80 doz Halter "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

NEW STORE.-As Agent for Robert G. Bckle,
IN have opened STOCK OF GOODS In the
store house lately occupied by Hartman Snapp, in
Staunton, opposite the Spectator" Office.
NV agency limits strictly to Cash business, In
buying and selling. This will enable to conduct
business mutually advantageous to both parties
Country Produce will be bought and sold on fsr
terms WIN. MCCALL,
Agent for R. G. Bickie.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

And Coil Chain, assorted Il, 6-ls, H, 7-le, and n
inch. CLARKSON, ANDERSON 4 CO.,
Importers of Hardware, No. Ice Main st.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14

NEW GOODS.-I have this day received ana no Q,
~ pened choice supply ofFALL COATS: PASTS
and VESTS, which will be sold VERY Low Ior JOSH,
and to which would call the attention OF my many
II ''AN'' "A0 ]. P0LLITZ,
Corner Virginia HoIel.
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