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

AN ELECTIVE JUDIoIARY-The National
Inteigencer closes an article on this subject with
the following COMMENT
AS we write the journals of Pennsylvania bring
us a new example of the practical working of an
elective Judiciary u rapidly tending to subvert
the most fundamental conceptions Of the judicial
Office. 1t appears that the Hon. William A.
Porter, at present Judge of the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania, has incontinently resigned his
seat on the bench because of the recent defeat
of the Democracy in that State. 1.-THE civil ad
ministration of the State should evince this same
sensitive regard for the popular will as recently
expressed, it would not perhaps be so anomalous
if viewed at least in connection with those pre-
cedents of British Constitutional freedom to
which we are so largely indebted for the form
and substance of our own institutions. But in
inaugurating this reverential Difference for the
popular voice, it seems to US that beginning
has been made at the wrong end, and that the
judicial office, instead Of being the first, should
have been the last to confess the necessity Of
"reslgning" in consequence of popular vote ex
pressing swami of confidence" in the power.
that be-,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

WATERPROOF BLACKING-l2 doz. of
w the celebrated Water Proof Backing, warrant
ed to make leather waterproof and TO add very much
to its durability. Also, Masons superior Backing,
for sale wholesale and retail. GEO. E. PRICE.
Oct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Staunton, Oct. 90, 1858.

NOTICE Courts of enquiry for the 9Sd Regi-
IN ment will be held as follows: lst Battalion in
Greenville, on Thursday November llth I'd Battalion
in MddIebrook, on'Friday, Nov. 18th, and the Reg-
mental Court in Mddlebrook, on Saturday 18th Nov.
W. S. SPR0UL, Col Com. 93d Regiment
Oct. 26, 1885,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
"Oh, Take Your Time, Miss Lucy ."

Ladies and Gents now invite,
I our kind attention claim,
A handsome story I'll relate,
To WOO you if can;
Ifnot you will confess
Your grief and sorrow Free
To ease heart TO rest
Go to houxrs Confectionaire.
There you will ever find
Assortments rich and rare
Candies of every kind,
Both striped and clear;
Fruits, Nuts and Cakes alike,
And Toys of great variety.
Ifyou want your money back,
7El Go to MOUNTS Confectionaire
Now Ladies, If you'll 60, .
ir You will meier regret
Your time as spent below,
And Bargains there you'll get.
Gents alas! whose taste display,
Will often meet you there,
And presents buy for thee,
From MOUNTS Confectionaire
At Christmas should you want
A feast of vision FAIR
He will that vision grant,
If to his store repair,
Now Ladies and Gents adieu,
And all I'll ask of thee,
Is, get your money ready,
- And 60 to MouSr's Confectionaire.
Staunton, Oct. 26, 1885,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26


DUBLIC RENTING IN SPRING HILL
as Guardian of the infant children of Leroy O'Brit,
decd d., proceed to rent in the village of Spring Hill,
Augusta county, to the highest bidder, DWELLING
HOUSE, q BLACKSMITH SHOP, and the LOT OF
GROUND attached, containing onethird of an acre.
This is an excellent stand for an industrious me-
chanic, and the terms which will be aoeommo daiin &
and made known on the day of renting, offer strong
inducements to such man.
Oct 26. 1858. WIN. D. ANDERSON.
CTRAW CUTTERS.-We have just received
y supply of "Daniel 4 Raymond's" celebrated
d. w. Kennedy. These Cutters are now used by Da-
vid Rankin, ID. V. Gilkeson, Col VIM. A. Bell, VIM.
b. Cochran Dr. Davidson, and others in this county.
We will take great pleasure in showing the machine
to the farmers Of this county, and assure them
that it is superior to any ever introduced.
re5 ~ WOODS Il GILKES0N.
Staunton, Oct. 2S, 1858.
DITCH DRESS GOODS.-We have now open q
IL splendid line of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, such
as Rich Printed French D'Lane, Lobe LIE, Robe
Valentine, and Robe guile Dresses; Bayadere Va
lencia Printed and Bayadere Mouslins; Plaid Meri
noes in great variety; French and English Merinoes
Black and Fancy Silks, and great variety of other
new style Dress Goods, which are prepared to sell
very cheap. ID. A. KAYSER Il co.
Staunton, Oct. 2s, 1885,
ERENCH WORK & LACES.-We would call
the particular attention fthe Ladies to stock
OF French Work, Honiton and Maltise Lace Collars,
Valencieues Laces, Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs,
(some very good for l21lc,) Ribbons, Dress Trim
mings Gloves, Hosiery, DC,
q We are now selling our goods very cheap
d. A KAYSER d CO.
Staunton, Oct. 90, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
THE OCTOBER ELEoTIoNs.--I following is
the result of the October elections, with regard
to members of Congress:

October, ls56.-.-, c--October,o 1885,
Democrats. Opposition. Democrats, Opposition
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@ NOVELS IL TONGS, &c.-Just received, a
- few pair of handsome Brass Andirons and Fen
ders, Wire Tenders, Bronzed and Cast Andirons,
Sbovels and longs in great variety and at every price,
all of which will be sold low GEO 4. PRICE.
Staunton Oct 1888
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

BOARDING HOUSE.-The subscriber having
ID removed 10 the House near the Courthouse, gem
orally known as the "BREcKINRIDGE PROPERLY is
prepared 10 accommodate few DAY BOARDERS.
The Basement ofthe house has been fitted up as
RESTA URANT, with BAR attached, where those
desiring can at all times, short notice. be furnished
with BEEF STEAK. MurroN Chop, HAN and Eecs-
OYSTERS served in the best style. Suppers or DIM
ners prepared for private parties when desired Per-
sons attending Court have their choice to dine
with the family or in the Restaurant.
t9y Families can be supplied with OYSTERS by
the quart, half gallon or gallon.
share of public patronage is respectfully solicited
~ MARY E. GILkESON.
Stanton Oct "a 185s-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
MRS X M. KELLEY

MRS. X. M. KELLEY
HAS just returned from the Northern cities, where
IL she purchased large stock of beautiful MIL
LIVERY, comprising every thing that is usually
found in such establishments. CL0AKS of every
style, ranging in price from Sc to $50; fine Pattern
Hats, from most fashionable Northern houses; rich
Ribbons, fine French Velvet and Chenille, Flowers, q
fine assortment of Embroidery, Hoop Skirts. new style
Bustles and in ne everything the Ladies will DESIRE
can be found at her store. ..e,,
Fall and Winter Hats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

n0CKE Err CUTLERY-Th have just received a
yery large assortment of Pocket Knives, Of all
qualities. at very low prices. GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton, Oct. 20, 1858.
T7WINE, CORD, ROPE, &c.-I have just re,
ceived complete assortment of Cordage from the
finest Twines TO ~ Rope. GEO. Z. PRICE.
Staunton, Oct. 20. 1858.
TORsE sHOEs.-5O kegs heavy Horse Shoes;
III 10 kegs light Horse Shoes, suitable tor ssadle
horses. GEo. Il. rhioH'
Staunton Oct. go, 1858.
HATS,-Black Mole Skin and Soft Hats, Of the
IL latest STYLE at ID. A. kAfSEh q OoS.
Staunton, Oct 26, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

O HAWLS.-We would call the particular atten-
la, Bay State, Double Mantle, Long and Square
Shawls of the newest STYLE which are selling very
low. ID. A. KAfSER W.
Stannton Oct oR 1888
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
= PREMIUM MILLINERY
y MADAME SON.

Y. Who has receired the Premium at the w
VII Mechanics Institute,)
IS Main St., directly Opposite 81. Charles Hotel,
f. RICHMOND, VA.
II EEPS constantly on hand large assortment Of
N MILLINERY AND DRESS CAPS.
N. Bonnets Cleaned equal to new, and altered in
the latest style. Country Merchants supplied at New
York wholesale prices.
Richmond, Oct. 26, 1858.
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INEN GOODS.-We have in store good
IL stock OF Irish Linens, Table Damasks, Towelings,
Sheetpgs, and other Linen Goods, of the very pest
makers. Our Irish Linens think particularly good.
d. A. KAYSER a co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Miscellaneous.

The reported number of deaths from yellow
fever at New Orleans, tor the season, now reach.
aa Q 900 t.tf +li
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

HEAVY GOODS.-We have in store good as
Ill sortment of heavy PULLED Cloth, Cassines, kear-
seys, Cassimeres, IAnseys and Fannes, suitable for
boys and servants. ID. a. kAfSEh w.
StauutOn Oct. 90. 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

FRENCH CALF SKINS-I have just received
l. lot of superior French Calf Skins, which can be
sold at lower price than usual for the quality Call
early. GEO. L. PRICE.
Staunton Oct 90, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

,IIsrULS-CoIt's, Aliens, Colts New Model, and
several new patterns of Reyolvers and Repeating
GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton. Oct. 90. 5S-Vind copy all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

The Fredicksburg Recorder says:-"We re-
greet very much to hear of the dangerous Illness
Of John M. Patton, formerly of this place, and
now a resident of Richmond city. There is but
little hope of his recovery. Mr.. Patton Is
oneamongst the most eminent lawyers in the I'm
Tor
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08
WHY AM NOT A CHRISTIAN.

WHY AM / NOT A CHRISTIAN.
l. Is it because am afraid of ridicule.
and of what others may say of me?
Whosoever shall be ashamed of me. and
OF my words, of him shall the son of man
be ashamed
2 Is 1T because of the inconsistencies of
protesting christians :?
Every man shall give account of HIM
self to Cod
). Is it because I am not willing to give
up all for Christ?
What shall it profit man, if he shall
gain the whole world and lose his own
soul p
t. Is it because I am afraid that shall
not be accepted?
Him that cometh to me [ will in no
wise cast out
5. Is it because [ fear am too great
sinner?
THE blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth
from all sin
6. Is it because | am afraid that shall
not hold out?
He that hath begun a good work in
you, he will perform it until the day of Je-
sus Christ
I. Is it because | am thinking that
will do as we'll as | can, and that God
ought to be satisfied with that?
'Whosoever shall keep the whole law
and yet offend in one point, he is gritty of
all
s. Is it because | am postponing the
matter without any definite reason?
Boast not thyselt of tomorrow, for
thou knowest not what a day may bring
forth.
8. Is it because [ am trying to save my
self by morality, or in any other way of noy
0lcn ?
There is none other name under heaven
given among men, whereby we must be sa-
we'd
TO- Is it because do not clearly see the
way to be saved
Repent ye and believe the gospel
God so loved the world, that he gave
his only begotten Son, that whosoever be-
lieveth in him should not perish, but have
everlasting life John 3, 1G.-4m. Messen-
ger. .
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08
WHISKEY- SELLING.

Whilst we loath and despise that traffic
in Intoxicating Liquors which sets itself
up in conspicuous places and deals out
liquid poison by the dram, We often find
persons engaged in it for whose course there
is some excuse. They are those who from
early education and association conscien-
ciously believe it to be legitimate and right;
that the moral turpitude is with the in
temperate user and not the vender; that
it is a subject about which men are alone
responsible to themselves and exempt from
obligations to society. 1t is not matter
of surprise to find such men pursuing the
traffic, and when we think of the lasting
influence of earl y training-the immutable
nature of earl y impressions, and also that
conscience is the creature of faith, every
person must be more inclined to pity such
than condemn them
But Kansas has some exemplars of a
far different class of venders There are
groggeries now open in Kansas, and for
anght we know in Quindaro, under the
auspices of men who at their homes in the
States, a few hundred miles nearer the
rising sun, were only known as active,
thorough advocates of the Temperance
Reform-men who have declared the max
ing, selling, or drinking of intoxicating
liquors to be degrading, ruinous, damning.
In coming to Kansas they have put off
their professions by the wayside; their eyes
have been blinded to the dread horoscope
of the drunkard their convictions have
been blurred, and their consciences have
been scared by the crisping, deadening
passion of avarice; the unsettling of the
humanity of husbands and fathers, the
undermining of the happiness of wives
and mothers, the Overwhelming Of the
hopes of sons and daughters, have to them
lost their terror and their magnitude For
such men there is condemnation without
ray of pity. BY their course they are
treasuring up for themselves a most direfal
wrath against the day of wrath. In this
life they must retrograde with fearful
aud dizzy rapidity, inaugurating career
which beyond the discriminating portals of
the grave, will be continued adown the
awful and gloomy descents of perdition.-
Quindaro tx. T) Chmdowan.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1858.

bosom. He heeds not the din or the dam
ger of the conflict; but down by the side
OF the dying boy he kneels Then, for
the first time, does he learn that the strip
ling is his love; that often by the camp
fire and in the swamp, she has been by his
side; that the dim visions in his slumber,
OF an angel face lowering above him, had
indeed been true. In the midst of the
battle, with her lover by her side, and the
barb still in her bosom, the heroic maiden
dies
Her name, her sex and her noble devo-
tions soon became known through the corps.
There was fearful group gathered around
her grave; there was not of these hardy
warriors one who did not bedew her grave
with tears. They buried her near the river
Santee, Z" in a green shady nook, that look
ed as if it had been stolen out of Paradise"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08

nn.Mr. James Grant residing ten miles
from Heighstown, New Jersey, lately fell
headlong down his well while drawing wa
ter. No one saw the accident. Hereach-
ed the bottom without much injury, but
the water being twelve feet deep, he sunk
three times before he could get footing
against the side walls. Having succeeded
in doing this, he commenced his ascent,
and after vigorous exertions reached the top.
His arms and legs were rather bruised, but
otherwise he was not injured. The dis
tance from the top to the water is fifty
eight feet
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08
New Series---Vol III, No. SO.

An Ercifiag Trial at Neac Orleans.
The trial of George w Harby-an old.
and respected citizen of New Orleans, and
veteran teacher in the public schools for
over quarter of century-for the kill
ing of Charles Ell. c. Slone, "a native of
Virginia. a young man of previously irrc-
proachable character, and Junior men,
Der of one of the largest and most respec-
table mercantile houses of that city, took
place on the 18th inst The killing grew
out of the charge that Stone had seduced
the daughter of Hardy, and then refused
to marry her. The trial seems to create
intense excitement, and the court room was
thronged with an anxious multitude. The
defence admitted the killing, but contend
ed that, under the circumstances, it was
justiGable.
The case was submitted to the jury with
out argument, and in a few minutes return
ed verdict of tnot guilty" The result
produced scene seldom witnessed in such
a place. Cheer after cheer resounded
through the building, and the indignant re-
monstrances of the judges, and the vigor-,
Gus exertions of the deputy sheriffs failed
to quiet the enthusiasm The demonstra-
tions were renewed outside the court room
until Mr.. Hardy succeeded in getting away
from his friends and driving off in a
carriage with his daughter
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08

sg-A couple of fellows strolled into a
colored church at Hartford, few evenings
since to enjoy the fun; but when the colored
minister rose up to preach, before announc-
ing his text, he leaned forward on the
pulpit, and looked slowly around, on his
congregation.
'Breddren, says he at length, May de
Lor' have mercy on all the scofers.'
A long pause.
May dc Lor' hab mercy on all de laffers,
Solemn pause.
May de Lor hab mercy on de two pea
nut eaters down by the door
The young men did not wait to hear the
benedietion.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08
M1lFBnlN COUNTY, PAo
CIRCUMsTANTIAL EVIDENCE.

The fallibility of human testimony is
| such that it must be acknowledged we can
! not believe our own eyes A case very
similar to one which occurred some months
since at Poughkeepsie, n Y, in which
girl positively identified the remains of
deceased person as those of her sister, and
on the strength of which young man was
arrested for murder, but in which case sus-
piseion was averted by the temperance of
the supposed murdered girl, has occurred
at Joliet, Illinois.
A body of female was found in
ravine near the town of Joliet, Illinois
farmer testified to the finding of bloody
clothes near the spot; four families testi-
fled to the hearing of screams from the ra-
vine on the night of the supposed murder,
and that the cries were those of female :;
woman named Cook recognized the body
as that of her daughter, who was missed
on the very night of these screams, and
knew it was her daughter because one of
her front teeth was gone; she also testified
to improper intimacy between her daugh-
ter and Mr.. Richardson, and he was ar
rrested for the murder, and some three hun
dred men were about taking the law into
their own hands to lynch Richardson, fear
ing that justice would not be done by a
regular jury
The girl finally was found in Chicago,
and produced in Joliet. The body found
was finally proved to be that of an elderly
grey-haired lady, who had died natural
death, and whose body had been disinter-
red for dissection. The girl is only eigh-
teen years of age ClepelQnd HeraH
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08

The Gold Huna6uq IN Losco.-The
Dubuque Herald speaks of the gold excite
ment in Iowa as not promising any golden
results. 1t says:
A number of mischieyously inclined
persons have on various occasions procured
quantities of brass filings and strewed
them in the places where they expected
gold hunters would find them among the
sand. Among the specimens of gold on
exhibition at the office of the Emigrant
Association is sample said to be from
Eagle Point, which has been labeled thus:
Brass filings from some place and black
sand from some other place. Presented
by MIR" No sell that time.
A number of supposed specimens of gold
have been discovered to be nothing more
than straw colored mica, whose shining
appearance is calculated to deceive per-
sons of limited observation on such SUBJ
jects.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08
A SCENE FROM REAL LIFE.

There is many life scene more touch
ing, more worthy of Immortality than the
deeds of conquerors or the heroes of histo-
ry. The following from the st. Louis Re
publican, is one:
We saw last evening an apt illustration
OF the affection Of woman A poor inc
briated wretch had been taken to the Gala
boosc. His conduct in the street, and af-
ter he had been taken to the cell, was of
such violent character that it became ne
ccssary to handcuff him. The demon rum
had possession of his soul, and he gave
vent to his rawlings in curses so profane as
to shock the sense of his fellow prisoners,
one of whom, in the same CELL at his own
solicitation, was placed in separate apart
ment. A woman appeared, at the grating,
and in her hands she had rude tray, up
on which were some slices of bread, fresh
from the hearth-stone, and other little del
icacies for her erring husband.
She stood at the bar, gazing intently IN
to the thick gloom where her manacled COM
panion wildly raved. Her voice was low
and soft, and as she called his name its ut
terance was as plaintiye as the melody of a
fond and crushed spirit The tears stream
ed from her eyes, and there, in the dark
house, the abode of the most wretched and
depraved, the tones of her voice found
their way into that wicked mans heart,
and he knelt in sorrow and in silence be-
fore his young injured wife, while his heart
found relief in tears such only as man can
weep. Though the iron still bound his
wrists, he placed his hands, with the heavy
insignia Of degradation, confdingly and
atfectionatcly upon the brow of his fair COM
panion, and exclaimed
I Katy, | will try to be a better man. ,
There, upon rude seat, she had spread
the humble meal, which she had prepared
with her own hands, and after he had fin
ished she rose to depart, bidding him to be
SdiHl anu lCSlS-hCu IOl hCI SdhcJ WIFI INC
assurance that she would bring friend to
go as his bond, and that she would return
and take him home. And she left him a
strong man, with his head dropping on his
breast, very coward, humiliated before the
weak and tender being whose presence had
stilled the angry passions of his soul
True to the instincts of her love and prom
Use, she did return with one who went on
his bond for his appearance the next morn
ing-with his hand clasped in that of his
loving wife, she led him away penitent,
and, we trust, better man.
There were those who laughed as that
pale, meek woman bore off her crring hus-
band but she needed them not, and her
selfsacrifcing heart knew or cared for
nothing in its heaven-born instinct, but to
preserve him whom she loved with all the
devotion of wife and woman
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08

a YOUNG DEyIL-The Baltimore Re-
publican gives the following as few of
the exploits Of the son of very respecta-
bic citizen of that city. The villain is
only fifteen years of age =
Not long ago, young Newfoundland
dog, the favorite of his father, was securely
tied by this young Nero, who saturated
the body of the unfortunate animal with
camphene or ETHEREAL oil, and set fire to the
infammable fluid, which had the effect of
roasting poor Towser until life became ex-
tinct, after the endurance of the most in
tense, agonizing suffering which the human
mind can conceive.
The young demon being well pleased
with the result of this grand experiment
in cruelty, next endeavored also to roast
alive his little sister, bright, intelligent
child, about six years of age. Having
playfully bound her legs and arms with
rope, he placed her upon the stove in the
kitchen, heated to an intense degree, in
order to prepare dinner for the family
The shrieks and yells of the agonized little
victim were fortunately heard by the
mother, who rushed down and removed
the poor child before she was fatally in
jured federation of the young villains
crimes had now ceased to be virtue, and
the father was engaged in preparing to
effect his removal to the House of Refuge,
when the hopeful youth suddenly disap-
peared at night from his dwelling, and no
tidings have been heard of him since his
fight.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-08

A DeriEaoorshipper Sentenccd.-Prud-
homme, the notorious French communist,
recently wrote an atrocious book, in which,
among other infamous things, he praised
and eulogized the Devil-seriously, not in
jest We learn that this French Devil
worshiper has been sentenced to three years
imprisonment and to pay a fine of 1000
francs for publishing that work. We do
not particularly admire the lion rule of
Louis Napoleon over the press, aud over
the entire literature of France, but in this
instance it is pretty certain as regards the
penalty imposed upon the "victim," the
universal verdict of mankind will be, "serv-
ed him right"