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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

E-The Vindicator is quite right in supposing
that the democratic party generally" was our
game in connection with the Letcher contoyer
sy. We must, however, correct an error into
which he mas fallen in reference to our proto-
type. Mr. Tupman did bring down plump
partridge, notwithstanding he went it blind
(See Pickwck Papers, p. 1881 That we too
have done some execution is proved by the tiut-
tering of the wounded birds. We regret that
we cannot commend our neighbor for the virtue
of prudence, which he attributes to US; but hope
By the influence OF the good example which we
shall continue to set him, and his own unhap-
DIV experience at this time, he will improve in
that particular. 1t was very imprudent in him
to assail Summers for the same offence which
he now has to defend in Letcher-very impru-
dent The gun is useful weapon, but some
times it does as much damage behind as before.
Witness the case of Sir Hudibras. The charge
of abolitionism against political opponent is
upon occasion equally effective, but it also will
rebound when least expected. GLOW it hurts
ones shoulder" said Mr., Tupman. Il had no
idea these small firearms kicked So"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
M Rr,1rrr recent letter from

DE REvlERE-A recent letter from New
York says: 1t seems that De REVERE, when he
found that the pursuit of him was becoming toe
earnest to DO comfortable, shaved of his nous
tache, donned a sailors blue flannel shirt, mount
ed an old straw hat, made his home at fisher
mans cabin at Gloucester, and passed himself Oh
for an honest fisherman. Since the 10th inst.
nothing has been heard of the distinguished
stranger, and it is probable that he is still wan
deriug about avoiding the officers of the law,
and taking in aud doing for unsupported publ
cans,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
County Expenditures.

During the last week we have heard good
deal of conversation among taxpayers on the
subject of our county expenditures, and there
seems to be general desire that the Court
should order thorough investigation ofthe mat
ter. We respectfully suggest that the Court
would do good service by appointing COM
mittee to ascertain the causes of the great in
crease in expenditures, aud to report some bet
ter plan for managing county finances. To ez-
hibit the progressive increase through series
of years we have obtained from the Clerks Ot-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
ice the following statement:

Our readers can consider the above at their
leisure. We will only remark in reference to it
that during several of the years mentioned, pri
orto 1867, extraordinary expenses were incurred,
such as building the Jail, re-modeling the Court
house &c.
There is fact connected with this subject
which is worthy Of notice, to wit that since
the new Constitution went into operation there
has been yearly increase in the number of de-
liuquent taxpayers. The causes are obvious e.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
MARRIED.

On the 9TH ut, by Rev. J. s, Blan at Willow Hill,
Mr.. JAMES THOMAS, of Richmond, to Miss J. RoBER.
TINE HODGE, of this county.
On Thursday, the ED ult., by Rev. James Beatty
Mr. JOSEPH j. MCCORMICK, of Rockbridge, to Mss
ELIZABETH S. GRoAH, of Augusta.
In Fncastle Va, on the Goth ult, by Rev. J. E.
Armstrong, Rev. VIM r. STRINGER to Miss SALLIE V.
ARNOLD daughter of Rev. D. W. Arnold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
Secret Service.

It is stated that two noted individuals, Grund
and Wikoff, are now in the foreign secret service
of the United States. Gruud is q German by
birth, and we know him only by his interesting
Washington letters which have been published
in the Baltimore Sun. He is, however in very
bad odor with portion of the Democracy, who
call him disreputable fellow and complain loud
ly of his recent appointment. OF Wikotf we
know something more having read his book,
"My Courtship and its Consequences" In that
volume he exhibits himself in anything but IA
vorable point of view. He alleges that he was
employed by Lord PalmerstOn in the British oil
plomatic service, and that, while he was pursu
ing wealthy young lady, whom he wished t(
marry, over the continent Of Europe, his Lord
snip, becoming disatfected towards him ant
wishing to get rid of him, had him arrested ant
imprisoned at Genoa, on the false charge of at
tempting to "abduct en- heiress." His adven
lures scenes with his lady love, and experiences
prison constitute the staple of the volume. Th'
book was so universally ridiculed, that we pre-
sumed the Chevaliers career in both love anC
diplomacy was arrested forever But it Seems
that he is now employed abroad by our Govern
ment, and he will doubtless avail himself of the
opportunity to resume his race after the crue
dsmsel who formerly permitted him to languist
in prison.
The service being secret, its nature cannot a.
present DO known outside of the Cabinet a
Washington. Perhaps it is Of the same charac
ter as that performed for Lord Palmerston. A
late English paper says that Wikoff was retained
at salary of five hundred pounds per annum
without any definite instructions. He went Il
work, however, aud, according to his own &C
count, did wonders for the money. Taking M
seat OF Paris he kept two continents in order by
means of his connection with the press OF France
and the United States. But the paper alluded
to is so malicious as to assert that he was all the
time 'either a spy upon foreign politicians or
paid pufFer of the English Government" Ii
which of these capacities he is now employed
we do not know, but we rest patiently in expec
tstion of another book from his pen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
For The SDect0tOi'.


Messrs Editors:-I wish to suggest to the
farmers in general the propriety of changing
their seed grain, the ensuing Fall, previous to
pitching Their Fall crop 1t stands to reason that
grain will degenerate by being confined too
long upon one place. l will give an example
of the benefits to be derived from exchanging
grain from one soil to another, was requested
several years since to make an exchange OF ten
bushels of rye, which had been raised on black
oak or gravel land This was sown on sandy
soil, and the following harvest this rye was the
admiration of every one that had seen it, and
the proprietor was spoken to for some OF it for
seed. thinking it was q new kind of rye, when
it was the common black rye, and the only DIFF
ference was in the SOIL The same may he said
in all kinds of stock, cattle, sheep, and hogs |
hope some, if not all, of the farmers will be in
duced to make the experiment, as it would be
mutual benefit to them all. A FARMER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

The steamer Vanderbilt arrived at New York
on Sunday, bringing Liverpool dates to the 2lst
The steamer Niagara and Agamemnon were
seen on the 18th on their way to mid ocean to
renew the attempt to lay the Geographic cable.
Interesting debates had taken place in Parlia-
mont on the Hudson Bay Company and the New
Caledonia bill and On the massacre at Jeddah.
England and France would adopt vigorous meas
ures to punish those engaged in the massacre,
and the Turkish Government was slso actively
endeavoring to satisfy all their demands in the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
Menagerie and Circus.

The 'showy" advertisement OF the Circus and
and Menagerie viii appear next week and
start all the little boys and show-goiDg people
generally to looking up their quarters. Robin
son is popular caterer to public amusement,
and generally has good exhibition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

DUBLIC SALE.-By virtue of deed of trust
i executed me by Adam Rusmsel and wife, dated
Sept 10Th, 1855, will expose to SALE for Cash, on
Saturday, tie 2lst day Of this nontl, (August,l q
HOUSE AND LOT in tina town ofMiddlebrook. The
house is large and commodious and in good repair
The village is one of the most pleasant in the Valley,
with wealthy and refined community in and sur
rounding it. This property is large enough for any
one desiring to establish School, and is worthy the
attention OF a Teacher who wants permanent loca.
ton Mr. Rusmisel or NJ. W. ID. Hogshead. Esq, will
show the property any desiring to purchase.
will convey such title as have, but there is doubt
that it is good. II. d. ROBERTSUN,
Aug 8. '5s. Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
Still they Comer

The travel over the Central Railroad still con-
Times very great On Friday last, nine coaches
behind the Locomotive carried three hundred
and serenity too through passengers from Rich
moud to Oakland, besides an unusual number
of way Messengers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

To BE HUNG.-The negro woman charged with
the murder of Mrs. Musgrove, an account of which
we published last week, was tried at Bedford
County Court on Monday, found guilty, and sen,
fenced to be hung on the second Friday in Sep
TENDER. Bill, the negro who killed his master,
in Gilmer county, some few weeks ago, was tried
at the late term of the County Court, found gull
ty, and sentenced to be hung on the first Friday
of October next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
Blackwoods Magazine.

We have received the July No. OF Blackwood's
Magazine, republished by Messrs. L. Scott q Co.,
New York. 1t contains Part IA of Bulwer's
novel, "What will he do with it2" Part OF
"The Poorbeah Mutiny," "a Plea for the Prin-
cipalities," &c. Price So year, or Blackwood
and the four British Quarterlies for so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
Militia.

The commissioned officers of the 162ud Regi
msnt in Highland County met on the 10th inst
in Monterey and elected George W. Hall, Colo
mel, Henry II. Fleisher Lieut.. Colonel, Jno s.
Byrd lst Major, and Arson o. Wade End Major.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
dss 000 WORTH OF GROCERIES AT

CUsUUV C0ST-Having determined TO close
our business in Staunton, WILL from this day until
the LIST of September, 1885, sell our entire Stock con
sisting ofSugar, Coffee, Moasses, Salt Herring, Mack
erel Candles Sole Leather Cotton Yarns, Stone Ware
Wooden Ware and other articles usually kept in the
Grocery line at prime Cost far Cash only Merchants
would do well to call and examine our stock, as we
can sell as cheap as they can purchase in any other
market. STAPLES MARTIN W.
n. B-All persons indebted will please call and set
tie Immediately, as close; and those having
''S stanton Aug. 3, '5s. s.. & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
August I'd. 1855.
ITO THE CREDITORS OF VILLA NJ

-TT'U TIE CNEDIIONS OF W II n :"
i SPROUCE, DECD.-In pursuance of a decree
entered June 18th, 1885, in the case pending in
Chancery between James $. Guy. Complainant, and
Mary Ann Sprouce VIM. Sprouce John Sprouce, SUI
san Sprouce, Elizabeth Sprouce, Matilda Sproqce'
Monroe Sprouce and Nancy Sprouce, heirs, and Ru.
dolph Turk as Sheriff of Augusta, administrator Of
VIM Sprouce, decd. Defendants.
The Creditors of VIM. Sprouse, decd, are hereby
notified to appear before at my office in the town
of Staunton Thursday, the second day of Septem-
for settlement POWELL HARRISON,
Aug ,5s-5t Commissioner in Chancery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
- EyERCOMB's PREMIUM PLoUGHs.

EyERCOMB,S PREMIUM PL0UGHS.
IL i would respectfully call the attention ofFarm-
ers to nv Ploughs which l am manufacturing at
Churchville Augusta county.
LIST. The Improved Two and Tbree-horse Rever-
comb Sefsbarpening Patent Plough.
ID The Improved Livingston, known as the Vir-
GINA Plough.
Sd The Seif.sharpenng Double Shovel.
The above named Ploughs are deemed superior TO
any ever used in this county by those who have tried
them.
Below append the Certificates OF such gentlemen
rs have tried them they can speak for themselves.
Farmers who want Ploughs would consult their own
interest and do well toexamine my Ploughs would
respectfully refer to Mr.. A. j. CARRIER at Staunton,
and to all who have examined used I he Ploughs-
will keep supply on hand at Mr.. A. J. Carriers
Foundry JAMES BARkLEY.
Churchville Augusta CO., Aug. 3, 5S-ly
CERTIFICATES.
We, the undersigned, Farmers OF Augusta, who
have used Mr. Barkleys Two-horse Reyercomb Self
SHARPENING Plough lake pleasure in recommending il
10 Farmer, generally the best and cheapest rlCGgb
now i'm use In this section OF country.
JOSEPH WILSON SR.,
ABsALoM KNOWLES
JACOB HANGER.
We do hereby certify that we have used Mr.. Bark
leys Double Shovel Plough, and have found it to be
the very best and cheapest Plough of the kind ever
used by US. We with confidence and pleasure re-
commend them 10 Farmers JOSEPH WILSON,
Wu Is. COCHRAN
lust IN SEASON. never failing remedy
81 for killing Roaches-no mistake-as NUMBER OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

The Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Ore
gon it is stated, suggests to the government that
the troops destined to operate against the Indians
OF that Territory be Withdrawn at once, and that
our true policy is to send peacemaker among
them to redeem the promises made of presents
of agricultural implements, &C. The President
is assured that the present hostile position of the
ILdians is not owing to the naturalization OF
treaties made with them, but proceeds from
other causes, the principal If which is their fear
of being driven from their homes, and of other
tribes from the Pacific coast being forced upon
them. They promise to create no further dtti
Guilty if the troops are Withdrawn and their rights
respected. The number of Indians in Oregon
and Washington Territories is said to be greatly
exaggerated by parties interested in army specu
lations
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

THE MASSACRE AT JIDDAH.-The following ac-
count of the massacre at Jiddah was received by
telegraph in England:
"On the evening of the 10th of June the Mo-
hamnedan inhabitants of Jiddah rose and mas
sacred the Christians Among the victims were
Mr.. Page, the English Vice Consul; NJ Eveil-
lard. the French Consul, and his wife, and about
90 others. The English and French Consulates
were plundered. The Cyclops was anchored IA
bout two miles from the town, and during the
night some Greeks swan off TO the vessel. The
next morning two boats sent to the town were
attacked and obliged to fight fire on those
who endeavored to intercept their retreat. On
the 10th the Governor General of the Hedjaz,
who was at Mecca, arrived with 800 men.
"The Cyclops lett Jiddah on the oath, and
brings up the Christians who escaped, including
the daughter of the French Consul and the
French Interpreter, both badly wounded and "a
Others"
The scene of the massacre, called Jddah or
Diiddah, is town of considerable Importance
in Arabia Hedjaz, standing on the shores of the
Red Sea, about sixty five miles west Of Mecca OF
which city it is the port. The town Of Jiddah
is built Of stone and madrepore, and is remark
able for being much cleaner than most Eastern
ports. Its population is said to be $4,000, but
this is probably too high figure. There is a
remarkable fact connected with the municipal
government of this town; the sherifs Of tue city
of Mecca have ruled there in regular succession
ever since the time of the prophet Mohammed
until the present century. 1t is now, however,
under dominion of the Pasha of Egypt. The
vicinity of the town is a barren desert. Provis
ions have to be brought from long distance, as
it stands in the midst of sterile, unproductive
plain; and water is so scarce that the rain is
scrupulously preserved in cisterns. There were
no American missionaries of any denomination
in .Tildah
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

During the last Presidential canvass James Is.
Clay stumped it in Pennsylvania and Forney,
who was then Mr. Buchanan's right hand man,
states that Buchanan himself prepared portion
of the speech which Clay delivered on several
occasions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
Baltimore Conference
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE,

Tic only Conference Seminary in the 6ounds cfe Bal
tinaore Conference.
TNHE standard of Scholarship higher, and the Board
l. and Tuition cheaper, than at institutions OF SINH
lar grade This Institution is easy ofaccess by Rail
road from Richmond, Petersburg, Alexandria, Balti-
more and Washington 1t is situated near the centre
of the great Valley of Virginia. many of Virgin
las most noted watering places. No locality possess.
es greater advantages Of climate and healtbtulness
Being the only Conference Seminary in the bounds
If the Baltimore Conference since the recent division
of that body into the Baltimore Conference and Bat'
more East Conference, no efforts will be spared to
make it worthy of the distinguished relation it sus-
tans to the church and to the of Christian edu.
cation.
By recent handsome donation, the Institution has
been relieved from all financial embarrassment, ana
is placed upon the most reliable basis.
TERMS.
EXPENSES PER SESSION OF TEN MONTHS
Preparatory Department. ..................sdo
Collegiate ..:.,..;.:......;;:.;. "
Board, Washing, use of furnished Rooms, Light r
and Fuel, ....................'.''''' ."
EXTRA CHARGES PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS. 49,
Music on Piano, with use Of Instrument,...... 20
Guitar. ............'....'.'." ~
Modern Languages, each, .................... ~
Drawing, &C., ....................... ~
Painting in OIL. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is
~ For further information apply for Catalogue to
b. ARB0GAsT, Principal.
Auorsf o 1e5e-om
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03

INDICATIONS FOR lS60.-From an Extract o.
private letter." dated Washington, July 26, and
published in the Richmond Sonth, we extract
the following:
Gov. Denver, understand, says there are not
exceeding $4,000 inhabitants in Kansas. 1t Is
unbappily, evident enough that the Lecomp,ol
a new one, out and out anti-slavery, will be
dopted in January, and application made imme
dately thereafter for its acceptance by Congress
Will this body, in that case, require companc'
with the provision OF the Act OF last session send
ing the Constitution back? Will it insist upor
the $4,000 population as condition of entrance
There can be hut little or no doubt that the mem
hers from the slaveholding States, with the ex
ception perhaps ofthe Know Nothings who wen
off with Mr.. Crittenden, will resolutely adhere
and Just rs little, if anything less, that every
representative from the non slaveholding States
will 90 unqualified admission.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ITO HoUsEKEEPERs, HEADS of F

ITO HOUSEKEEPE Frs, HEADS Of FAM
i LIES, and all others fond Of light sweet an
wholesome Loaf Bread, Biscuits, Batter and Buck
wheat Cakes and Pastry of all kinds These can al
be made with saving of TIME, LABOR and En-
PENSE, by using
SENPLE'.S LNFALLLBLE BAKING POWDER,
according to directions each box.
No family should be without them, as Bread is made
more speedily than by any other method.
One trial will insure its in every family it being
much cheaper and better than most of the similar
parations. =,
~ Merchants will find it to their advantage to sell
this article, as it is sure to give satisfaction.
JOHN W. GARLICK,
Sole Proprietor,
Aug. 8, 1858. Richmond Va
EOR SALE.-On Tuesday, the l7th Of august, |
Il will offer for sale on the premises, small TRACT
OF LAND, containing about 81 Acres, on the Port
Republic road, Ave miles from Staunton, being that
upon which John W. Hemp now resides Said prop
ery is well improved, having upon it comfortable
Dwelling House. Stable, and other necessary out
houses, Orchard, &C., besides Log Building formerly
used as Waggon-maker's Shop.
To one engaged in any trade. or to any one who
wishes merely pleasant home, this property is par
tcularly desirable being in a thickly settled neigh
borhood, and in close proximity to a school house.
post-office, store, &C.
TERMS made known on day of sale. Sale to com.
Aug. 8, '5s--tds WIN. J NELSON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
ENTRANCE OF THE ARxY INTO SALT LAKE Oh.

ENTRANCE OF THE Army INTO SALT LAKE o.
TY-The correspondent of the N. Y. Times
gives graphic account of the entrance Of the
Army into Salt Lake City, on the 26th of June.
1t was about 10 O'Clock in the morning when
the right of the advance column emerged from
the cleft of the Wasatch Mountains known as
Emigration Canon, and began TO spread its long
line over the tortuous road down the "bench"
towards the city. The day was perfectly clear
and the whole line OF march could be distinctly
seen as the troops trailed over the gentle slope
from the mountain foot to the riverbottom, pre-
>enting the finest possible view which could be
had of any army in motion. In pursuance OF
Gen. Johnston's order, not man LETT the lines
while passing through The city. The line OF the
Army, as it trailed into the city, was at least ten
miles long, and when the head of the column
had advanced to the temporary camping ground
west of the Jordan River flowing through the
valley bottom, we could look from the Generals
tent and see the glistening bayonets and the
snowy wagon covers of the rear still dehling out
from the mountains. The scene was magnificent
and cheering to Gentle eyes, but exceedingly
huniliating to the few Mormons who witnessed
it-men who had repeatedly prophesied sin the
name of Israels God" that the Army should
never enter the Valley.
The correspondent set off Immediately for
Provo City, forty eight miles south of Salt Lake,
where the head men of the Mormon Church
and the mass of the people were congregated.-
He found Provo overlooking with the refugees,
living in all sorts of habitations. Brigham
Young occupied an entire block with his family
The Gentle stranger witnessed novel scene as
he walked down the inner front of this range OF
family ''shambles," amid the din of crying chill.
dren "too numerous to mention" as he passed
the long row of booths standing side by side,
each with wife at its door. He says Such
glance as obtained showed me that Brigham
is man of some taste, and that his spirituals are
generally fine looking women-some OF them,
indeed, quite pretty, and all of them so far as
could Judge, intelligent. l suppose saw in the
shanty quarters" some thirty women. The
general impression here seems to be that he has
nearly or quite fifty wives. He only claims to
have forty children living, having had f"rty-sev
en- altogether. Some ofthe younger females APP
peared thoughtless, but the elder, who were ed
ucated in circles where woman was queen rather
than vassa slave, wore their chains evidently
with inward murmurings.
The people were rapidly returning to their
homes. Brngham himself, with seventeen OF
his family, arrived on Thursday night. The Ar
my was establishing itself in permanent quarters
at Cedar Valley, forty-fve miles from Salt Lake.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-03
NIVHI10r1U' 0I orrt
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY,

For sale by all Druggists and Grocers.
Richmond, Aug. g. 1858.
NTOTICE.-The subscriber would inform the cti-
~ zens of Augusta that he is again in the county
on his annual CLOCK REPAIRING BUSINESS
Subscribers will receive call usual. Other citizens
who may desire his services in the business VIII please
give notice to the subscribers residing in their mme
3ate vicinity IL. w. BAGLEY.
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