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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

THE ADMINISTRATION IN THE HoUsE.-The AID
ministration is not likely to be supported with
the zeal or fidelity which it received last winter
on its OVID side of the house. There are various
tokens of disaffection and no concealment of COM
plant in various quarters Most of the few
Northern Democrats who were fortunate enough
to escape the recent popular reyulsion are not
fattering in their expressions of the Presidents
Lecompton policy, and some of them openly con.
denim it as suicidal and gratuitous, like the repeal
of the Missouri Compromise. Mr. John Coch-
rane, of New York, is now on the ground, and
is not reserved in his estimate Of the whole con.
cern nor does he much scrupls to say, it may
seek aid where sense of gratitude will justify
the recognition.
1t appears the Administration made no effort
to assist his re election, but expended most of its
influence upon the return of the redoubtable Dan.
Sickles. And as the so called Democratic pa
pers have habitually misrepresented and assailed
the alleged abuse of the elective franchise in Bal
timore, it should be known that the President
personally directed that the United States troops
stationed at Governors Island should 60 to the
polls and support his man Sickles. They were
marched over, Us if on regular duty, and appear
ed at the ballot box to neutralize the votes OF
substantial citizens. 1t is the notorety of out
RACES like these-outrsges worthy of the despot-
ism now existing in France, and emulating the
example of its ruler-that excites resentment in
the public mind and provokes retaliation-which
cannot be justified. The liberties of Rome were
overthrow by foreign aud mercenary levies, and
the instruction of that historical event appears
not to have been lost on those who are determin-
ed to rule with a strong hand or to ruin with q
reckless one Washington Cor. Of Bait. Amer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

tE The STAUNTON SPECTATOR hav-
ing as large a circulation as any paper pub
lished in Western Virginia, has no superior
ia this section of country as an advertising
medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

SENATOR DAVIS DEFINING HIS PosITloS-Sen-
ator Davis speeches, last summer, III Maine, leo
many persons to believe that he was getting over
his hre-eating notions, and was becoming o
moderate, practicable politician, looking TO the
general interests of the Union, rather than en-
Pertaining the sectional views which had pre-
Vlously marked his public course. The recent
elections, and Senator Stewards late aggressive
speech, have turned the current of his thoughts
back into their old chanrel, and lie IL now as
ultra as ever On his return to Mississippi, ne
was invited to address the members OF the Leg
islature. Ia this speech Mr.. Davis declared that,
though State Rights Democrat, lie was no dis
nnionst but desired the perpetuity OF the Union
OF the States. Its dismemberment would De
great evil, but the "suhugation of the govern
nent to Black Republicauism would be great
er one." He said this party would have the
majority in the next Congress. Their policy
was to have multiplicity of candidates for the
Presidency, to prevent choice BY the people,
in which event they could secure the election,
by the House, of one of their own number
When that happened, he was for asserting the
independence of Mississippi, and her Immediate
withdrawal from the Union. That preparation
might be made to this end, he advised that ali
the old muskets in the State should be turned
into Minnie rifles, and that the whole State
should at once prepare for war, collect ammuni.
ton, cast cannon, and all this, he thought but
the part of prudent precaution." The people of
Mississippi are not likely to make such extensive
preparations for war till hostilites are more inn
minent than they yet appear. When he advises
them to extend their railroads, he gives them
good advice, not 'because it is a weapon of Of
fence" but because it adds to those interests
which are the best security for the peace and
prosperity of the whole country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

GALE OF LAND.-Pursuant to a decree Of the
- Circuit Court of Augusta county. rendered at the
November term, 1858, will sell, at public auction,
on Friday, the 244 of December, valuable TRACT
OF LAND, containing about l09 ACRES. This tract
of land is known the "Helskell Farm" and lately
owned by Catharine Fauber decd. 1t lies about
miles north of StauntOn and adoins the lands of Jno
condition, well watered, and with suficiency oftim-
Der. 1t has on it comfortable DWELLING HOUSE,
q good Switzer Barn, and an Orchard of excellent
Fruit Trees.
Terms OF SALE:-So much in hand as will defray
expenses of ssle and balance in one two and three
years, secured by bond with good personal security
and the title retained as ultimate security
ALEX. ANDERSON, Conn.,
Tux & CUSHING, Auctioneers.
Nov an 1870
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

aF See the advertisement OF the Home Jour
nal. 4.-3a.t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

PRISONERS AMONG THE CAMANoHEs.--The
Albany Knicker6Ocker notices the return to that
city of Nelson Lee, who was taken prisoner by
the Camanche Indians in 1856, near Eagle Pass,
while on his way from Texas to California
He furnishes the following:
Lees life was spared because the Indians could
not manage a repeating watch which he carried.
The watch saved his lite. In the Camanche
calup Mr.. Lee found no less than twenty Eight
captured white women, and some thirty or forty
children. A day or two after be arrived in camp,
they massacred an English woman named Anna
Haskin, in most cruel manner. They tied her
naked to tree, and, in the presence of her
two daughters, Margaret and Harriet Haskn, in
flicted the most revolving cruelties upon her
Before Mrs. Hsskin was finally dispatched, she
was tortured for nearly half day, during which
time the Indians became excited with liquor, and
danced about her like so many demons. They
took sharp peices of flint and cut her flesh in all
possible directions. Mrs. Haskn and her daugh-
tiers were captured while on their way to the
Mormon settlement ut Salt Lake. The daugh-
tiers still remain with the Indians. Their ages
are II and 10. Lee made his escape in the fol.
lowing manner: He was accompanying the chief
of the Oamanches to lodge some miles distant.
During the tramp they met a party of Indians;
the Indians gave the chief o skin filled with ii
quor. The chief drank of the spirits and became
excited. Arriving at creek he dismounted, and
stopped down to drink. At this moment Lee
seized his tomahawk, split his head open, and
killed him instantly. He then took the chiefs
rifle, mounted the chiefs horse, aud put out for
Mexico. When he reached Mexico he was com.
pletely naked, while his feet and legs were so
swollen from being cut by the cactus plant, that
he could go only some eight miles day. The
last hundred miles he did on foot, his horse hav.
ing died of exhaustion. The Mexicans treated
him very kindly, and gave him money and cloth
ing to reach home The clothes he now wears
In ALBANY are those given him by the Mexicans
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
GRAND MUSICAL ENTERTATNMENT!
THE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION OF STAUNTON,
i consisting of
F" TURNER'S BAND,

ORCHESTRA AND GLEE CLUB,
Will give their FIFTH CONCERT, on FRIDAY, the
18th Of DECEMBER. AS their efforts in time past
have been crowned with much success, they would
again solicit the patronage of the citizens Of Stanton
and vicinity assuring them at the same time that
their coming Concert will be superior to either ofther
former ones.
Nov. 80, lS5s-St-V. copy.
. 1. b. Prom the Rev. THOMAS BIsFoRD:
% MARL HILL, Henrico CO., Va,
October 18th, 1858.
DR.. GARLcK--Dear Sir: Having used to some con-
siderable extent your SEHpLE's BAKING POWDER,
unhesitanty pronounce it to be superior to anything
that has been used In my family for purposes for
which it is recommended. THos BISFoRp
JN0. w. GARLICK, Manufacturer and Sole Pro-
prietor, Richmond, Va.
~ Sold by druggists and Grocers generally
throughout the State
~ For sale by Dr.. You've, Druggist, Staunton.
Richmond Nov. 30, 1858.
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pnorrorryr DOCTRINES AT THE soUrH.-The

PROTECTIVE DOCTRINES AT THE SoUTH.-Ihe
"Iouisville Journal does not believe the cur
rent report that the Southern wing OF the Dem-
ocracv will take ground against the protective
policy. We quote =
sThe day has passed to argue in favor OF free
trade, while other nations, which are theoretl-
cally its advocates, are practically the most
careful to throw around their manufacturers oil
the fostering guards of legslation. Mr.. Stephens,
of Georgia, said last winter, that the protective
policy, incidentally as a revenue measure, must
come, and Kenneth Raynor, of North Carolina,
has written letter to political committee at
Wilmington, Delaware, iG which he takes strong
ground against the Kansas policy of the Admin
istratiun, and in favor of protection to American
industry, which lie regards as naionai, anu
not as Northern question.
The fact is that agriculture forms merely
transition state. People who only supply raw
material must live in raw state. They may
have chickens, and hogs and hominy, homespun
and houses but, for everything which is the re-
suit of scientifically trained genius, they must
90 to those regions where mind is stimulated in
to its highly inventive stages where labor CRAP
Piles with the most delicate and difficult tasks,
where science in one word is continually strl-
king out new ideas, new wants. and new means
of gratifying them. As regards political power
and social superiority, it is barely possible that
the agricultural community, happy in the pres
tige of a few old traditions, which are yet res
pected everywhere may for short time, hold
its head up. Sooner or later the traditions
will fade-they are fading very rapidly now, and
the time is at hand when genius, the genius ofin-
dustry will impose the only laws and standards
of responsibility which the world will recognize
The South is beginning to feel this. Complaints
that they are rocked in Yankee cradles, taught
from Yankee Bibles and school books, doctored,
with Northern medicine, and buried in Yankee
coffins are beginning to be heard, and wishes to
be expressed that they could do more themselves
But how is this to be done9 By establishing
manufactures for themselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30
Miscellaneous.

The Hon. Ihos. L. Harris, member of Con-
gress from Illinois, died # consumption on the
morning of the Oath. 1rEI-s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

HOMINY MILLS.-We have been made the
IL Sole Agents of Augusta county for the sale Of
HEATWoLE'S H0MINY MILLS which have been
ON exhibition at the Virginia Hotel for few days
past. 1t is no Yankee humbug, but the invention of
citizen of Valley. and is the most complete
article for the purpose offered to housekeepers.
Bring some corn and We will prepare you mess of
Hominy in four minutes
WOODS i GILKESON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

A TTENTION, OFFICERS.--The Commits
II stoned Officers of the Tooth Regiment are hereby
notified to attend with the Rolls Of their respective
Companies, at Spring Hill, on Saturday, December
10th, adjourned Battalion Court of Enquiry and
Regimental Court Of Enquiry. By order of the Col.
Commandment G.. w. IMB0DEN,
Nov. 80. 1858 Aduant l60th Regiment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

Tux CUSHING, Auctioneers.
Nov 30 1853
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

A xES.-6 doz. Axes and Helves, just received
n and for sale by WOODS 4 GILKESON
Stsunton, Nov. 16, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-30

A SADDLER, who can come well recommended
n for industry, honesty and sobriety, can find con-
slant employment and good situation by applying
to the undersigned at Mcdowell. Highland co.. Va.
GEORGE w. HULL.
Nov. so, ls5S-4t-yind COPY st.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-03
so337,o56 90


s. No liabilities to Banks or others,
due not due
g. No losses adjusted and due.
I. Amount of losses either unadjustcd go oco &c
s. adjusted and not due
.. Losses in suspense waiting further
proof included in the above.
10. All other claims against the Com
lNtIiy f-cbl L
H. The rule of the Company is not to exceed
$1,000 in any risk subject to loss by single
fire.
p The amount insured in city or village, de-
ponds upon its Subsequently, all the desirable
risks to be had subject TO the rule above nameds
IS. The amount insured in any one block of build
ngs depends upon its size and construction, subject
to the rule above referred to.
II. No part of the Capital or earnings of this
Company have been deposited in any other State rs
security for losses therein, and such deposit is
required by any Stat! except Indiana from which
State the Agencies of the Company We're withdrawn,
as this Company entertans the opinion that its
tire Capital and pledged for the equal
security of all ite Policy holders and should
main Under the opinion of late Attorney General
of the State of Indiana aforesaid, pronOunciug the
law invalid and void, some of the Agents Of this
Company have resumed their Office and continue to
transact the business of Insurance in that State.
And this Company will recognize all its Policies
issued to any party or parties in the State OF In
diana valid and of binding obligation, and pledges
itsefto faithful performance ofal such contracts OF
Insurance, whether so held by reason Of the pas
sage Of the law referred to not
c. B. BOWERS, Secretary.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-03

SALT SPRISGs.-Eery rich Salt Springs
have been discovered in digging well
near Moore's Hill, in this State. The salt
water was struck only thirty-fve fest from
the surface. The salt made from it is pro-
nounced to be of an excellent quality. a
Stock Company has been formed to work
it. \ geological survey of the State might
have discovered the existence of this spring
and given the people of its neighborhood the
benefits of it for many years past. y Spring
formed so near the surface, must have given
evidence of its presence, on the surface, to a
scientific and observing eve.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-03
"a BEaTTx' N. D-0FExC e Avn

II BE.gTTE' III. D.-OFEXC e .E-!I2
c-A oResidence in HTr. Caldweifs Buildings,
Locust, Second Street.
THANKFUL for the liberal patronage given TO him
last summer ha has returned TO Evansville, with the
dseign of becoming permanent citizen, and res
Fectfuy offers his professional services in all dis
eases, acute or chronic.
While Dr. B. regards the scientific use of water "a
the Febritugum Magntn, he nevertheless all
the safe remedies both Of the Alciathc ami Eclectic
schools adjuncts, discarding all injurious and
poisonous medicines.
He would call the attention Of the public to the
following
SPECIALITIES
CAXcERs-Remoyed without the knife and per1na
nenty cured
BRONCHITIS ASD CoSsUIPTIoS-Treated ~ the
system Of inhalation of nacdicated vapors, as
sisted by valuable expcctorant syruIs.
DISEASES or THE EYEs.-Persuns who have h.d
their eyes burnt with various kinds OF caustcs re-
ceiVing little benefit Will find it to their in
terest to change thetreatment.
FEMALE DIsEAsEs-Wiil be treated with re1narka-
Bile Success Various new remedies will be used,
the Magucto Electric machine for nervous diseases,
&C, &c.
The subscriber has choice assortment of pure
drugs and medicines, (wines and brandies for medi-
cal purposes only, and the most popular patent
medicines retail. Persons calling for medicines,
aud paying for them in the Office, may have medical
/ counsel without charge
BR- Physicians prescriptions both of the Alo-
pathic and Eclectic schools carefully prepared at all
hours. y. BEATTY, II. d.
myl4-ly
RYP.syHrsDILLR P.sPER E.ERE-
/ -z%house.-We have now on hand, and offer on
liberal terms we'll assorted stock for printers and
bookbinders, among which we name
/ 500 bundles Printing Paper, assorted sizes;
4 1900 Straw Boards 1000 Tar Boards,
As we'll as colored Printing Paper; plain Cap ami
Hose fiat Cap; DENY, Medium, white and coIoret
Cards and Card Boards, which we can have cut II
any size; Post-ofice paper, Manila Wrapping
Printers Ink, &c. We also beg leave to call th'
attention of dealers to stock of 250O bundle
! Wrapping Paper, and 100 gross of Bonnet Boards
The highest market Price paid for Rags.
jyI TENNEY & SoRENSON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-03
CHoArEs OPINION OF A DESPERATE CASE

CHoATEs OPINION OF A DESPERATE CASE
The eight mutineers and murderers of the
whale ship Junior are soon to be tried. be-
leve it was of the ring leader of this gang
that Mr.. Choate said the other day n most
singular thing "Wifat" said he in reply
to a statement as to the desperate condition
of the fellow, q hands dripping with blood
and no money? He's a lost man -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-03

PRIsoNERs FROM CHrCAGo.-We are in
formed that fourteen prisoners arrived yes
terday at the penitcntiary, from Chicago
One of them was a fcmale-a tyoung lady"
dressed in silks, and wore far spreading
hoops. They may notbe so much in fashion
when she has served her term and again
dons them to astonish the worl5.-ALton
Democrat.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-03

DS5~ A man named Freeman from Bata-
via Ind, was robbed of 1850 in Chicago,
last Saturday. At the Sherman House,
where he was stopping, he made the ac-
quaintance of man, who very kindly vol
unteered to go with him to a bank where he
could get currency changed into gold.-
Afterwards, very disinterested stranger in
vited Freeman to drink, and induced him to
enter two or more saloons for that purpose.
In the last saloon they entered, the afiec-
tionate stranger appeared to be remarkably
familiar with the bar-man. They drank,
and before leaving the saloon Freeman fell
asleep. When he awoke his friend and his
$3.50 were both gone. He is of opinion that
they went away together.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-03

Esye The members OF the Common Coun-
Gil of Louisville, few evenings since, got
up an exciting discussion, which ended in a
general discharge of inkstands at each
others heads.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-03

R~The City of Madison, Indiana, Is in
default of interest on $50, 900 bond issued
several years ago to the Madison and In
dianapolis Railroad Company The latter
was to pay the interest for ten years, in
which undertaking it has latterly failed, and
the city had made no provision to meet the
obligation
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
HVO THE PUBLIC.

Sam, the little man, has this day
Been opening GOODS both fresh and gay,
He received near every kind
That You in any city can find;
And as he purchased by the bale,
He is determined to RETAIL
For READY PAY, little lower
Than ever has been had before.
He with his brethren means to live,
But as for CREDIT shall not give,
He wouldn't live to rouse your passion,
For CREDIT here is out of fashion;
His friends and buyers one and all,
It'll pay you well to give call,
You'll always find him by his sign,
On Main street, Number 40.
Further more you will bear in mind,
Embrich takes funds of ev'ry kind,
And broken Banks at higher rates,
As can be had in other States
The city's credit he'll defense, -
Take ther orders at 90 cents, 81
So if bargains you wish to meet,
Go to 40. on Main street
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-11-03

HsYF7 The Washington States publishes a
spicy letter from Mr.. Wright, member of
Congress from Georgia, in which he takes
strong ground for Douglas, and says some
sharp things of Secretary Cebb.
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IL WILLIAM STREET,
New York, March, 1857.
At the request of the President and Boa.Id of Di-
rectors of the Knickerbocker Life Insurance Com
pany, certify that the mode of computing present
value of the Policies employed by the Secretary of
the Company is scientifically correct, and in ac-
cordance with the prescriptions of the charter I
also certify, that have compared the list of poli
cies furnished me by the President as on the books
of the Company with valuation tables sufficiently to
test the accuracy of the results given by the Secre
tary, and find the values stated within be
mericaly correct. That is to say, the present val
of the future risk of the Office on all outstanding
policies the difference between the present value
of future premiums to be paid them is S43 967 10.
The total value of policies the holders Of which
are entitled to dividends, is So, ,227 OF.
And the surplus is correctly stated at ST1 3l2 II,
the difference betwee2 this and the present value of
the future risk of tho Company existing policies,
after deductng 10 per of ii for the relief pnd,
is the proper amount for dividend, to-wt: S24 610e7
The true principle of dividend is to assign to each
policy holder who has insured on the mutual plan
share proportoned to the present value Of his poll
cy, which is the true value of his interest as stock
holder of the Company. This share amounts to 10
CHARLES W. HACKLEY.
February 25th, 1857.
As Agent for the above Company, am prepared
to issue Policies, on the most favorable terms Pam
phlets giving all desirable Information, can he had
on application. VIM. T. PAGE.
Evansville, April 24th, lS5S.-1y.
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Bas@ The camels which recently arrived
at New Orleans, were imported on private
and not on public account, as stated in the
newspapers,
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@~f0.gL! C0.sE!. C0.gL!!!--'.JUsTE TECE
q WILL AND SHALL BE D0NE."-I have
just erected Fairbanks Scale, for the purpose of
weighing my coal. l shall sell my coal by weight.
according to the law of the State. i have a large
stock of superior quality of Pittsburg Coal and in
vite all my friends TO give me call and try it.
have been eighteen years in tha business and pro-
fess to be judge The price of coal is 20 cents per
bUsIe All orders left at the Gas Company's Office,
between First and Second, on Locust street, at
Hernbruok's Store, on Water street, or at my Coal
Office. at the Lamasco Wharf, will he attended to.
All coal must be paid for when ordered, in haukabIe
currency ANDREW HUTCHESON.
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