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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
The Elections.

We have no doubt that many Democrats at
a South, in their hearts disappearing OF the
rse lately pursued by the President, think
deserved the overwhelming defeat which he
received in Pennsylvania. Others affect
lat surprise that any Southern man should re-
we at the result. The Richmond Examiner,
Instance, cannot imagine what there in "the
5cess of the Black Republican party" to excite
eJyful emotions. So far as slavery was concern
ed. however, the candidates in Pennsylvania,
with one or two exceptions, stood on the same
platform, and Southern snti-Democrats may
therefore properly rejoice at the election OF
those who agree, with them in the main upon
other questions But if the Black Republicans
have triumphed in the Presidents stronghold at
the North it must have been BY the detection Of
the Democracy, and what indueement has an-
other Southern man to cooperate with ''the only
National party 2"
The Philadelphia Pennsylvania, the leading
Administration paper in the State, attributes
the result to anything else but slavery. 1t says
GAS to the old, stale question OF Kansas, that
was almost forgotten. 1t was not heard on the
battle field, nor borne on the banners of the vic.
tors. Those who used it the most unsparingly
at the outset Of the fight abandoned it at the
pinch, and rested their whole case on local is
sues and the cry of protection to domestic in
dustry. These were the main springs that NOV
ed the opposition during the contest, and pro-
duced the result which we chronicle to-day"
The Democrats in Pennsylvania protested also
to be as good tariff men as the Opposition, but
the same profession was made in 1914, and the
people were distrustful of them this time.
A Democratic contemporary consoles himself
in a singular manner over the loss of Pennsylva-
MIA. He says, as the Opposition will have a
majority in the next House of Representatives,
the Democracy will be relieved of all response
bility for the remainder of Mr.. Buchanan's term,
They will hardly escape so easily. With 8
Democratic President and Democratic Sen
ate the party must shoulder more than half
the blame Of any Encouragement of public of.
fairs. The great Democracy are wonderfully a.
fraid of responsibility. They disclaim any for
the large expenditure of money during the past
two years, because the Republicans had ma
iority in the lower House Of Congress before Mr..
Buchanan came into office, and now claim ex-
emption for the next two for similar reason
When. pray, will they be responsible
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Political Rumors.

1t is stated among the knowing ones about
here that Mr.. Charles J. Faulkner is certainly to
receive the appointment of Minister to France /;
and that Mr.. Mcpherson, of Page, has announc-
ed himself a candidate for Congress in that Dis
trict. If these rumors prove to be correctthe Gu
bernatorial contest will probably be more easily
decided, and we trust Mr.. Boteler will be elect
ed to fill Mr.. Faulkner's place in Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

The New York Herald, though lately appar
emily sanguine of a contrary result, now predicts
the defeat of the democracy in New York. /
says:
"From all the lights, shadows, facts and ties
timcny before US, we frankly confess that We
anticipate nothing else than crushing defea
of our demoralized democracy in November
defeat which will include the election of Morgan
and his State ticket, an opposition Legislature
and an increased opposition delegation in Con
gress. = IL Is In this view, the work which
was not done in Pennsylvania will be done il
New York in our November election. or there
is no truth in overshadowing facts, develop
ments and signs of tile times"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Rockingham for Letcher.

a large meeting of the Democratic praty Of
Rockingham was held in Harrisonburg on the
18th inst. Resolutions were adopted endorsing
Mr. Letcher to the fullest extent, expressing a
preference for him as the next Governor, and
denouncing the assault made upon him by por-
ton of the Democratic press, as ''unwarrantable
and unjust" From the number of delegates
appointed lover 100 we infer that the potent
voice of the Tenth Legion" is to be heard in the
Convention. 1t is o settled "pint," therefore,
that Rockingham not only goes for fletcher but
for his old slippers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

HORRIBLE AcoIDENT-Impure Water.-A cor
respondent of the Richmond Dispatch, writing
from Hillville, Carol county, Va, under date Of
October 10, says:
A very extraordinary occurrence has just
come to light here. 1t appears that on Tues
day after last Carroll Court, Abner Brady, whose
age is supposed to have been about sixty years,
went to the we'll of Mr.. Crockett the keeper Of
hotel in this place, and, in attempting to send
down the bucket, fell in. He was missed, but
it seems no one suspected he was in the well I'M
til yesterday, for Mr.. C's family used water from
the well until then, period OF about nine days
when it became very offensive On searching
for the cause Mr.. G. and another man discover,
ed the body and broughtit out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26


LIBERAL EDUCATION FOR GIRLs.-The commit
tee to whom was referred the application. O
young ladies OF Michigan for admission as stu
dents in the State University, have reported thai
at present it is inexpedient to introduce the
change into the University. In coming to a con
clusion they have sought to collect facts and O
pinions from many sources, such as would com
mand respect and exercise healthful influence
upon public sentiment. Mr.. Mann, President o
Antioch college, says: "The system works vel
here, and there are great advantages in it.
ought not to say this, however, without adding
that very serious dangers must attend the intro
duction of such system. O. G. Finney, Presi
dent of Oberlin College, where oil are admitted
says the results are quite satisfactory. President
Hopkins of Williams College, favors it partially
Chancellor Frenghuysen opposes. President
Walker, of Harvard University, says there is al
immense preponderance Of enlightened public o
pinion against the experiment. in which opinion
he entirely concurs. President Woolsey, O
Yale, writes that he is averse to mingling the
sexes in any place of education above the schools
for the elements, more on account Of girls thar
boys. Numerous other letters from Union, Go
lulnbia, Dickinson, Dartmouth, Hamilton am
Wabash Colleges, and from the universities o
Vermont and Virginia, all express the opinion
that the education Of the sexes together is mex
pedient.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
West Augusta Guard.

This company returned from their visit to
Winchester on Friday night last, in fine plight
and greatly delighted with their trip. We un-
derstsnd that Mr.. John B. Engleman won the
prize of two handsome silver goblets in the tar
get-shooting match. Four men were selected
from each of the companies present, of whom
Mr.. Engleman proved to be the best marksman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

MILLERITE REvIyAL.-The Millerites are tax
ing fresh courage from the comet which they
are now certain is the sure precursor of the end
of the world. They had quite large meeting at
Military Hall, in the Bowery, New York, on
Sunday. Their ministers dwelt on the prophe-
cy of Daniel, and figured the whole thing out
as clear as mud. Spontaneous combustion may
now be looked for between now and next March,
though it is positive fact, that some OF the
very Jeremiahs who are preaching the doctrine
are buying and selling stock in the street, on
time, deliverable in June and July.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

A MOST DISTRESSING AooIDENT.-On Wednes-
day last, says the Culpeper Observer, soon after
the passenger train on the Orange and Alexan-
dria railroad passed Union Mills the freight
train on the Manassas road followed immediately
after. On turning the curve, the engineer OF the
freight train discovered child, apparently about
two years of age, take seat npon the rail. lie
Immediately reversed his engine and did all in
his power to stop the train, but finding it i'm
possible to do so, he sprang from the engine
with the hope of picking the little fellow up be-
fore the train reached him, but in vain. The
mother of the little one was within four feet Of
him, but could not reach it in time to save it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

Sir Peter Fairbairn, the Mayor of Leeds, late.
ly sumptuously entertained Queen Victoria al
his house, on her visit to Leeds, giving it up
indeed to her use, and spending thousands Of
pounds for her pleasure. The English newspa
pers say, that the wife of Sir Peter was not even
allowed to see the Queen, in her own house, ex
cept as strangers saw her. The queen upon re-
turning to Windsor sent Lady Falrbairn pres
ent of splendid bracelet, which the newspapers
also say was returned by the indignant lady
with message, that when she wanted Jewels
her husband was sble to buy them for her
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Weisand Again.

Another letter has been received by Mr.. II
Frank from Abram Lowenstein, in which he as
serts in the most positive manner that he saw
and conversed with Martin Weigand. He says
W. assigned as his reason for leaving that
that two men came to him with bond for $1,000
which they insisted he must pay, and fearing
violence if he did not comply, he thought it
best to go away. He also stated that he met q
son of Mr. Albert CARRIER the morning he left,
Int did not speak to him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

PARAGUAY-Itis said that if Lopez deter
mines upon resistance to the Paraguay squadron
he has the command OF position to make it effect
i've, both in obstructing the narrow channel OF
the river, by which alone approach may be
made, and in the Notifications. He has stand
ing army of twelve thousand men, and seyera
skillful English officers in his service. In lit
natural capacities of Defence Paraguay is said tt
be the Switzerland of South America. No
more than two small vessels can ascend the nv
er together under the most favorable circum
stances. The blockade will prove the most eff
Gent means of annoyance, and probably sooI
bring the dictator to terms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

~Ihe Democracy of Pittsylvania and Stat
ford have declared in favor of Letcher as the
next Governor. A resolution was introduced IL
the Pittsylyania meeting censuring Letcher's
course in regard to the Ruffner pamphlet, but ii
received only one vote. The Stafford meeting
expressed preference for Stauntou as the place
for holding the Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
ssWeston Herald. -

Mr.. F. J. Alfred, late of the "Staunton Vindi-
cator,n has again taken charge of the "Weston
Herald" q paper which he established some
years ago. We hope Mr.. Alfred may succeed in
building up a profitable business. Weston has
been selected as the site of the Allegheny
Lunatic Asylum, which will add considerably to
the prosperity of the town when it goes into OPP
Grafton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

ARKANSAS JA1Ls.-The Powhatan (Ark,) Ad-
vertiser, noticing the escape ola prisoner from
the Green county Jail, says that that building
has an inner and outer door; the inner was very
ndiAerently secured, and the outer was kept
firmly fastened by means of fence rail propped
against it with board driven in the ground at
the foot. The prisoner for several days had Of
fered reward of five dollars to any person who
would shell an ear of corn at the foot OF the rail
and leave the rest to the hogs, declaring at the
same time that he could manage the inner door.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
cosr or A SEAT IN PARL1AMENr.-It is indeed

Cosr OF A SEAT IN PARLIAMENT 1t is indeed
no slight matter, this of fighting ones way up
to the unpaid seats of the English Parliament
Mr.. Thackery, for instance, told me that his
unsuccessful contest for the comparatively small
borough OF Oxford cost him over 81, 200 ster-
ling. one item of which-for the hire of "cabs
and hys"-amopnted to 9l75 or nearly $780,
The county contests are, of course, much more
costly. One friend of mine stood twice in sue
cession for county representation, losing the
first and winning the second contest, spent upon
the two more than 1900, or $6o,000.-Lcn.
don Dorrespondence of the Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Sad Accident.

We regret to learn that a little son of Mr..
John A. Hartman met with a very serious acct
dent on Fridaylast, the wheel ola wagon hay
ing passed over his thigh and crushed it very
badly. The little boy was setting on the lock OF
the wagon, from which he was thrown by sud.
den Jolt. At the latest accounts he was getting
along as well as could be expected from the Sc
rious nature OF the injury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

THE OVERLAND MAIL.-As the overland mail
from St. Louis to California may now be regard
ed as fixed fact it is well that the people
should be advised of the time of its departure
The mail is made up specially for California, and
leaves this city on Monday and Thursday morn
ipgs. To ensure their transmission by this route.
letters should be endorsed "by the Overland
Mail" The price of postage on single letters is
three cents-by the steamers it is ten cents. No
newspapers can be forwarded by the overland
route, but letters containing printed slips, it is
presumed, may be sent.-St LOUIS Rep, Oct. Is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
SORGHUM SYrnn-

We are indebted to Mr.. Thornton Berry for
bottle of as nice Molasses as we have ever
seen manufactured from the Chinese Sugar Cane
Almost every farmer is now making his own
molasses, thus saving considerable item in the
grocery bills. We should think that the speci
men presented TO Us BY Mr.. Berry is as good as
the best that can be made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Encouraging.

The "Valley Democrat" says they have a
Orchard" in Rockingham, "whose ponderous
battleaxe will prove rather disastrous to the
hopes of many who dream of glory and $4,000 a
year." Encouraging for our side!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
The Bank CONTROVERSY,

We shall cheerfully comply with the request
of ga Subscriber" to publish an article form the
Richmond Enquirer, entitled "The Richmond
Banks and the Independent Banks of Virginia.
1t was received too late for insertion in this pa
ner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
PENNSYLVANIA EIEorloN.-The HARRISBURG

PENNSYLVANIA ELRorIoN-The Harrisburg
papers give the following as the official result o.
the recent election in that State :
Supreme Judge. NJ. Read, anti Democrat
1916; W. A. Porter, Democrat, III, 100; ma
iorlty for Read, 26,9S7. Canal Commissioner
Majority for Frazier, ant-Democrat, 26,290.
Legislature -Senate-Democrats II; anti
Democrats, l6. House Of Representatives
Democrats %; anti-Democrats 81; majority a.
ganst the administration on joint ballot, 80.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
n EsIRABLE FARM FOR sALE.-I 0

ESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.-l ofel
~ for sale MY FARM, situated in Amherst county
in most desirable neighbOrhood, and within miles
of the city of Lynchburg, the Stage Road leading
to Amherst G. H. The said farm contains about $40
Acres, and it is well watered and about $50 acres
in wood and heavily timbered in original growth
The cleared land is well fenced in fields, and run
ming water in each field. About 30 acres well SCI
in Clover. The land is in good state of improve.
ment and well adapted to the growth of grass, wheat
oats and tobacco and is contiguous to one OF the best
markets in the Union. The improvements consist Of
good two-story BRICK HOUSE, fine Porch beauti
full yard neatly fenced in, and delightful grove in
front of the house. The Out-houses are all good.
fine Barn with Shed all around it. There are two
good Apple Orchards of choice fruit, and young
Peach Orchard, on the place. ANY one that would
would find it profitable, Lynchburg is an excellent
market for such things There also two excellent
Springs convenient to the house, and SAID to be the
best water in the county There were % acres seeded
in wheat this fall will sell at public auction, on
day, my crop of Oats, Corn and Fodder, Mich Cows
some Horses Mules Colts, fine Heifers Calves, &c.
all my Plantation Tools, Ploughs, Harrows, Wagon,
Cart and many other things too numerous to mention
Terms made known on the day Of sale:
Oct. 20, lSes-tds ALEX. KINNIER.
THRUST SALE.-By authority Of a deed of trust
/ executed to me by John w. Hemp, on the 18th
of January 1885, and at the instance ofthe said Hemp
thall on Saturday. the 9Th Of November, 1853 at his
residence the public road leading from StauHtoT
to New Hope offer for sale the following personal
PROPERTY: 3 Horses, Heifer, 2 four-horse Wag
ons, two.horse Wagon, single horse Carriage and
Harness and six pair of Wagon Harness, sundry Dou
Bile and Shovel Ploughs, Harrow; Wheat Fan; and
other Farming Implements set dG sS
ding Bedsteads, Cooking Stove, Parlor do, and
other Household and Kitchen Furniture.
TERMS For all sums under $40 dollars, cash
and for all over that sum- credit of four months, the
purchaser giving satisfactory bond or note before re
ceiving the property. JNo. N. HENDREN,
Oct o. 1858. Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

~, - ss iarse a circulation as any paper pup
iis6ed in Western Virginia, mas no 5S Smp
in this section OF country as "n
,oedium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

His Majesty Helm Fung, the Emperor of Chi
ma, it is said, will soon be made Knight Grand
Cross of the Bath. Our treaty is as good as
theirs, if the abstract already published is cor
rect. We can do nothing less than give the old
fellow an l.. L. D., and perhaps the President
will send him message over the Atlantic ca
BILE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
ssKnickerhncLer.,I

The last number of the "Knickerbocker" is
on our table. We have devoured its contents
with the usual relish. The "Kuickerbocker" is
a never failing treasury of good things.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

The .'SIcK MAN OF AMERICA. "A correspon-
dent of the New Orleans Picayune, writing
from the capital of Mexico, says that unless
some change for the better should speedily take
place the Republic must become mass ofrulns.
The real condition of affairs is thus summed up
"The desolation and the abandonment OF TWEEN
ty or thirty towns.
The Punishment from their homes of at least
100000 people, -,
The abandonment of hundreds OF haciendas.s
The complete stagnation Of all branches Of
trade and industry. .
The insult of many women by the rabble SOL
diery. sas e9-,
The useless employment of $4,000 persons in
keeping up civil war, and their consequent de-
moralization. -
The sacrifice of 500, 100000 in money, ami
mails, food, clothing, grain, &C.. taken by force
for the maintenance of the civil war, and IN the
property actually destroyed in consequence Of
these feuds.
These are already the proceeds OF seven months
strife, and still the fires of civil discord burn
and the indications are that the flames are Du'
iu state of infancy. The struggle that has SC
long been sustained on nominal political prlncl-
Piles, is now rapidly changing into demoniac
war vi casleS, 70 carry WIFI IL tne enaoUlhon' VI
those atrocities which characterize the savage,
and set aside all the rules of civilized or hall
civilized people.
There can be no mistake in saying that all the
worst positions of the native Indians are now
being worked upon to ncte them to make re-
lentless war upon those who have become their
masters, and converted into fruitful fields their
old hunting grounds. have seen lately several
most inhammatory procamations circulated a
mongst their pus5las, urging the natives, ''the
rightful owners Of the sol" as they are pleased
to call themselves, to rise en- naasss, and extlr.
pate from their lands their unprincpled plumber
ers and heartless taskmasters."
The London Times continues to urge that the
United States should extend helping hand, and
rescue the unhappy republic, or, in other words,
its British creditors Rich. Dis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Democratic Meeting.

In pursuance of notice published in the VIM
Dictator for some weeks previous, the Democracy
of Augusta assembled in the Court House Id
Staunton on Monday, the 25th inst, for the pur-
pose of appointing delegates to the Democratic
State Convention.
On motion of COL VIM. Hartman, committee
of seven was appointed to prepare resolutions
the following was the committee:
Col. VIM. H. Hartman, Thos. j. Niche, Glide
on Barnhart, Jacob Baylor, John L. Peyton, Jas.
II. Skinner, Thos. J. Burke.
After consultation the committee returned ana
reported the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the Democracy OF Augusta
| tender to their brethren throughout the State
cordial invitation to hold their approaching Gu
bernatorial Convention in the Town OF Staunton,
and promise them, as heretofore, ahospltal recep'
ton in the event it shall be their pleasure to
make Staunton their place of meeting; and this
meeting concurs in preferrng the 1st of Dec as
the time for the converting of such Convention.
Resolved, That the Delegates of this County in
said Convention shall consist of six members to
be selected by the Chairman of this meeting
from each of the Magsterial Districts Of the
County, and that the Chairman and Secretaries
of this meeting are hereby added to said delega-
ton, and that any Democrat of this County who
shall be present at said Convention is hereby au-
thorized to add his name to the delegation.
| Resolved That the Hon. John Letcher is the
decided choice of the Democracy of this County
for the Office of Governor. His long and zeal
Gus service in behalf of our cherished principles,
both before and since his election as our Repre-
sentative to the Federal Congress, his proven
bal devotion in that capacity to the best inter-
ests of the Union and of the several States, in
short the honesty, capacity and fidelity which
have distinguished him in every position OF
public trust he has been called to I'LL, alike
qualify and commend him for the chief execu-
tive office of the State.
After some very appropriate and interesting
remarks by Jas. H. Skinner, Esq, the resolutions
were unanimously adopted.
| On motion the meeting adjourned.
JOHN A. HARTMAN, Chairman.
GEO. N. COCHRAN, 5l 5e
Il. 3, NICHE, Secretaries.
J. NJ. CRANK. s..s.C4ees +a,tsaf
P.s.-The names of delegates will be pub
lished hereafter. 70 F''
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NTOTICE.-All persons indebted to the concern of
IN STAPLES MARTIN d CO., are requested to
come forward and settle up during the present week,
as further indulgence cannot be given. One of the
partners, John Staples can be found at the American
Hotel, from this date until LIST November.